Ruhi Gilder
Show your love with a special meal this Valentine Day. Here’s a list of stunning spots with curated meals for the day of love, for you and your beloved to choose from.
Mumbai
JW Marriott, Juhu: For a night of love under the stars, head to an intimate “Glamping” experience at JW Marriott Mumbai, Juhu’s Lotus garden. In a private tent strung with dreamy fairy lights, feel the cool sea breeze, and sip the finest champagne and sparkling wine. They have a specially curated five-course menu of gourmet signature dishes and desserts. With a professional telescope at your disposal, celebrate the day of love with stars and moon.
Gallops: Surprise your loved one with an elegant meal at Gallops, situated amidst the lush green of the Mahalaxmi Race Course. Their al fresco seating is perfectly decorated with chandeliers, cherry blossom trees and fairy lights. Indulge in a menu of Fondue, Prawns Thermidor, Fettuccini Genovese, Chicken A La Kiev, Kesari Rasmalai, or Baked Jalebi Cheesecake. Check out the special Valentine’s day desserts by Chef Yajush Malik, ‘Love Entremet’, with Belgian chocolate mousse, a hazelnut and praline centre covered in red butter velvet.
Bastian: Dig into the “For The Love Of Brunch” menu at the award-winning Bastian, Bandra featuring favourites like Mud Crab Benedict, Gluten-Free Crab Toast. The selection includes mouth-watering desserts like the Brownie Waffle and the Red Velvet French Toast with cream cheese frosting. Get drunk on love, Bastian-style with a G&T, Menning Mimosa with Chandon brut and Strawberry Bellinis.
St. Regis: Enjoy a romantic evening by the poolside in your very own private Al Fresco Pool Cabana with a panoramic view of the city skyline and the cool winter breeze. A 6-course European menu, a bottle of sparkling wine, flowers, divine desserts, live serenade service, all the makings of a great date night.
Toast & Tonic: Toast & Tonic, BKC celebrates Valentine’s Weekend with a ‘Love Triangle’ special from February 12 to 14, 2021. It’s a three-day extravaganza, of aphrodisiacs and special G&Ts like a ‘Love Potion’ with gin, elderflower cordial, a dash of lime and strawberry syrup, topped with champagne. Cocktails for him and her, ‘Melons Shaken Not Stirred’ for him and ‘The Lemon Drop’, a gin and lemon martini for her. Plated for sharing, and brimming with chocolate, chilli, cheese, lobster, strawberries, figs, rosemary, this four-course set menu is romance personified.
Delhi
Smoke House Deli: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with their Love Edition menu. This selection includes winter specials such as hot Organic Black Bean & Winter Vegetables Soup, Sweet Potato, Red Wine & Rosemary Braised Tenderloin Sour Creme. For an additional touch of love sample the Burnt Cheesecake with Strawberry Sorbet.
Diva CASA: DIY meals for a personal touch on a day celebrating love. Diva CASA by Chef Ritu Dalmia presents DIY Taco meal kits with mains like Spiced Sweet Potato & Guacamole Taco, or a Crusted Fried Fish Taco. Impress your S.O. with two special desserts for Valentine’s Day – Strawberry Cheesecake and Sticky Toffee Pudding.
Q’la: Offering contemporary European fine dining, Q’la’s is a great choice for an amorous setting. Accompanied by a four-course meal, coupled with a glass of sparkling wine to toast your love, there is no better way to celebrate.
Diablo: Pick a cocktail that’s ‘the one’ for you with Valentine’s special drinks menu at Diablo. The Frozen Rose Spritz with rum, rose cordial and lime pairs perfectly with flavours of the Mediterranean.
Bo-Tai: Say ‘I do’ to a Valentine’s Day Special curated brunch menu at the plush Bo-Tai. The outdoor modern restaurant offers Thai and European style grill and signature drinks. Their innovative menu and chic ambience are perfect for two.
Bangalore
The Oberoi, Bengaluru: Their green gardens set the stage for romance. Enjoy a specially curated Western or Thai menu by the scenic poolside. Surrounded by trees glittering in the moonlight, sip your champagne at a candlelit table.
ITC Windsor: Relax like a royal by the poolside cabana at colonial-style ITC Windsor. Book a table to experience their special Valentine’s Day menu, served with a bottle of sparkling wine, a bouquet on arrival and a sumptuous cake on the table.
Shiro: Sunday Brunch at its best at Shiro, a spot that serves delectable Japanese cuisine. High ceilings, soothing décor, they have the ideal setting for a date to remember this Valentine’s Day.
Ooru Cookhouse: Chef Anurag Arora prepares a ‘love’ly 4-course lunch or dinner on Valentine’s Day. Savour Gochujang and brown miso braised oyster mushrooms or a delicious dark chocolate and rum pannacotta all in the pretty rooftop environs of the erstwhile Om Made Café.
Kazé : Watch the sunset at the rooftop fine dining spot, Kazé. With a special Valentine 5-course meal this luxe Asian restaurant with a modern twist is sure to serve up the night of your dreams.
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