The biggest date night of the year is coming up and while things aren’t totally back to normal, the city’s restaurants are pulling out all the stops so you and your date still celebrate in style this Valentine’s Day.
We’ve picked out some great deals and romantic specials for a perfect Valentine’s Day dinner in Chicago, whether you’re looking to cozy up on a outdoor patio or enjoy an intimate meal at home. And check out our guide to indoor dining if you’re looking for somewhere to dine out and stay warm.
Dine-in
Geja’s Cafe: Known as one of the most romantic spots in the city, Geja’s diners can enjoy the full fondue experience (including beef tenderloin, lobster tail, chocolate, champagne, and more) while cozied up near an outdoor fireplace.
BOKA: Experience the chef-curated tasting menu on BOKA’s intimate covered patio, featuring seven courses and an optional wine pairing.
Bar Ramone: Travel to Spain with Bar Ramone’s dinner for two, featuring charcuterie, crispy Spanish rice, steak with whipped potatoes, and more. The regular menu will also be available.
Siena Tavern: In River North, enjoy a four-course tasting menu of Italian favorites on Siena Tavern’s heated and covered outdoor dining area.
Tzuco: Enjoy an intimate dinner on this heated, covered patio in River North. The meal includes three courses of French-Mexican cuisine, plus a welcome drink and a dramatic surprise dessert.
Le Sud: Spend Valentine’s Day inside a glamping-style heated dome, where you can dine on French-Mediterranean fare like wood-grilled steak and an arctic char filet.
Prime & Provisions Steakhouse: Splurge on an unforgettable meal at this River North steakhouse, which will be serving a signature a la carte menu on their heated and covered patio.
RPM Italian: Make a reservation on the heated and tented patio (or opt for the private greenhouse) to share Italian favorites with your sweetheart — you can even add on a single red rose or bouquet to be waiting at your table.
Swift & Sons: Book one of the romantic yurts outside this West Loop steakhouse and enjoy a multi-course feast, with smoked trout tart, côte de boeuf, celery root agnolotti, and more.
Taxim: This Wicker Park spot will be offering a special prix fixe meal, with four courses of modern Greek favorites, plus a complimentary rose.
Quality Crab & Oyster Bah: Enjoy oysters, crab dip, Alaskan king crab legs, and a triple layer chocolate cake from this Lincoln Park seafood spot in the comfort of your own home.
The Bristol: Spend a magical evening inside The Bristol’s romantic snow globes, where you can dine on American fare in a climate controlled setting.
Kyōten: Looking for something extra special for Valentine’s Day this year? Rent out this acclaimed sushi spot for the evening and enjoy a private omakase for up to six guests.
Temporis: Indulge in a 10-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings (plus some surprise touches for Valentine’s Day) inside the Temporis dining room.
Delivery & carry-out dinners
Aba: Make it an evening to remember with a Mediterranean feast for two from Aba; add on a rose bouquet or an interactive truffle kit for extra romance.
Virtue: Enjoy a cozy night in with Virtue’s dinner for two, which includes your choice of honey mustard salmon or filet mignon, plus appetizers, dessert, and a bottle of champagne. There’s also a vegetarian meal.
Haisous: Enjoy Chef Thai’s multi-course Valentine’s Day menu for two, featuring papaya salad, Vietnamese egg roll, grilled ribeye, roasted whole bass, and more.
Avli Taverna: Get creative and send your loved ones a Valentine cocktail gram, complete with a card and homemade truffles. This Greek spot is also offering Valentine meal boxes (with options like lamb shoulder, stuffed eggplant, and white fish).
Ella Elli: Pick up a four-course dinner experience to enjoy at home, which includes step-by-step cooking instructions. Choose from beef, vegetarian, and fish options, plus wine and champagne add-ons.
Robert et Fils: Get a taste of France with this five-course “Menu de la Saint Valentin”, including caviar panna cotta, potato puree, black cod, seared foie gras with black truffle, and more.
Momotaro: Choose from two dinner kits (Cupid’s Plate or Fishing for Love), which feature Momotaro’s signature Japanese flavors.
La Josie: This Mexican spot is offering special to-go dinners for two, with elevated options like lobster tail and grilled skirt steak, plus dessert and cocktail options.
Bar Roma: Travel to Italy with a meal from Bar Roma, which will be offering Valentine’s day specials like surf and turf for two and red velvet cake, along with their regular menu.
Beatrix: All locations of this health-conscious spot will be offering a Valentine’s Day package for takeout and delivery, featuring main lobster risotto, slow-braised short rib, chocolate cake, and more. Add on a locally made bouquet from Flowers for Dreams.
Nobu: The “From Nobu With Love” menu is available for carry-out and includes signature dishes like yellowtail jalapeno, black cod miso, tenderloin teriyaki, and more.
Nonnina: Customize your four-course dinner from Nonnina, with choices like whipped ricotta, goat cheese truffles, roasted sea bass, grilled pork chops, and more.
Lou Malnati’s: What says romance better than a deep dish pizza? A heart-shaped deep dish pizza. Order one for yourself or ship a pie to a far-away loved one.
Sepia: Order a three-course meal for two from Sepia, which includes smoked beet tartare, braised duck pot pie, a chocolate fondant cake, and more.
Wood: Build your own three-course meal from Wood, featuring dishes like smoked beet tartare, salmon en croute, and beef Wellington, plus luxe add-ons like poached lobster.
Mon Ami Gabi: The “Je T’Aime” package includes a Parisian dinner date for two, with six courses of bistro dishes like lobster bisque and beef tenderloin with truffle butter and frites.
Summer House Santa Monica & Stella Barra: Order a luxury dinner date for two, whether you opt for a fully prepared seven-course feast or a DIY meal kit you can make with your sweetheart.
Pizzeria Portofino: It’s hard to think of a better combo than pizza and prosecco. Enjoy a bottle of bubbly, salad, pasta, a heart-shaped pizza, red velvet cupcakes, and a flower arrangement from Pizzeria Portofino.
Boqueria: Transport yourself and your date to Barcelona with a pinxto party for two. This tapas-style takeout special includes a bottle of sparkling Spanish wine or batched cocktails.
Tanta: Spend a romantic Valentine’s Day at home with Peruvian-inspired cuisine, cooked and ready to reheat, like seared scallops, 48-hour short rib, chocolate cake with dulce de leche, and more.
Travelle at The Langham: Choose from a variety of special meal kits from Travelle, including Breakfast in Bed, Quarantine Love Kit (Dinner for 2), My Heart Melts for You – The Ultimate Sundae Kit, and more.
Looking for more? Explore Chicago restaurants offering delivery, carry-out, and outdoor dining.
