Five romantic places to take your date this Valentine’s Day

It’s less than a week to go before Valentine’s Day! If you’re still looking for the perfect place with exciting Valentine’s Day deals, check out any of these five spots around the metro:

Marco Polo Ortigas

His and Hers Surf and Turf menu set

If you want to commemorate Valentine’s Day with a breathtaking view, then the His and Hers Surf and Turf set menu at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s Connect Lounge or VU’s is a perfect choice. The Connect Lounge’s set menu is available for lunch and dinner service from Feb. 12 to Feb. 15 for an all-inclusive rate of P6288 for two guests. On the other hand, VU’s will feature the His and Hers Surf and Turf set menu on Feb. 12 and 13 for P3188 per person. For those who reserve their tables on or before Feb. 8, a 10 percent discount will be given.

City of Dreams Manila

Sous Vide Australian Tenderloin

At Nobu Manila, couples can opt to dine al fresco in the restaurant’s floating water cabanas charmingly surrounded by a lush garden. Nobu Manila’s five-course Valentine’s Omakase showcasing Nobu’s world-renowned Japanese-Peruvian fusion artistry highlights the amorous dinner affair. Aside from the complimentary glass of champagne, the set menu also consists of Nobu Canapé Selection of oyster with dried miso, oyster in phyllo with sesame aioli, yellowtail with Maui salsa, spicy tuna with crispy rice, Sous Vide Australian Tenderloin with truffle butter crust, and balsamic reduction and more.

Novotel Manila

Food Exchange Manila Buffet

Feast on the day of the hearts as Novotel’s Food Exchange Manila offers lovers a romantic buffet dubbed as Recipes from the Heart on Feb 13 and 14. Novotel’s award-winning buffet restaurant has been popular during the season of love through the years because of its delectable selections. Whether you prefer a lunch or dinner date, the delightful buffet is priced at P1288 per person for lunch and P2021 for dinner. Because love is in the air, the dinner buffet will feature a special Valentine’s buffet menu to spice up the romantic vibes.

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

Grilled fish with prawns and bisque sauce

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila demonstrates how to love like the French in true gastronomic fashion this Valentine’s Day weekend. Over at Spiral, nothing says Je T’aime like the French Stove with elevated specialties including beef filet mignon with red berries sauce, escargot cassolette with Chablis, and beef carpaccio. Meanwhile, a wide variety of mouth-watering chocolate-based desserts known for their aphrodisiac qualities are showcased at La Patisserie, topping off the gastronomic affair on a high. The Valentine’s Day special at Spiral is available for lunch and dinner on Feb. 13 and brunch and dinner on Valentine’s Day with rates starting at P3000.


Diamond Hotel

Red Velvet Cupcakes

At Diamond Hotel, a diverse selection of specially prepared dishes will be served for you and your loved one at the Valentine dinner buffet at Corniche Restaurant from Feb. 13 to Feb. 16 for P3380 per person. On the other hand, an excellent 4-course set dinner with a glass of wine await diners on Valentine’s Day at Diamond Hotel’s Lobby Lounge for only P3800. All ladies dining on Feb. 14 will receive a special souvenir from the hotel.