Valentine's Specials

Not sure what to do for Valentine’s Day? Sure- chocolates, cards or flowers are a good start, but if you really want to impress, a romantic meal is the way to go. We’ve narrowed it down to the city's most delicious menus (at the best prices) so you can treat your other half to a bit of luxury without the hefty price tag. Feel free to take all the credit- that's what we're here for.


Mercato
Treat your special someone to the market-fresh, Italian-inspired cuisine at Mercato. Choose from a four-course prix fixe chef’s menu that features mouthwatering dishes such as braised Jamison farm lamb shank, whole grilled bronzino, and house-made papperdelle. Top off your night with a choice of delicious desserts ranging from vanilla bean panna cotta to dark chocolate mousse. All of this with a champagne toast for $75 per person.

XIX
Dating a seafood lover? Luckily, Chef Marc Plesis at XIX (Nineteen) restaurant has created a chef’s romance menu in honor of Cupid’s day. Selections will include kumomoto oysters, hand-dived scallops, black sea bass, bison tenderloin, and chocolate-almost-macaroon hearts to make your dining experience as lovey-dovey as possible. For those lovebirds who wish to celebrate romance beyond V-Day, XIX continues to offer Philadelphia’s largest selection of aphrodisiac oysters on the half shell and a dessert menu with sexy, shareable sweet treats.

Ansill
So a trip to Paris didn’t quite make your February budget, but if you want to experience the romance of the city of lights, there’s nothing like sharing Euro-style small plates accompanied by samplings of premium wines. This V-Day weekend, Ansill is bringing you a menu for two that will make both of your hearts race. Dishes for two include surf and turf ($15), ribeye with and mushrooms in a red wine sauce ($50), and flounder stuffed with crab served with lemon and fried capers ($35). Bon appetit!

Pond & Bistro Cassis
Food and love come together at Pond and Bistro Cassis where Chef Abde Dahrough showcases the taste of romance in a six-course tasting menu. For $95 per person, heat up the evening with choices ranging from pan-seared diver scallop, lobster bisque, wild mushroom ragot, yukon potato gnocci, and saffron coulis. Conclude your dining experience with sensual desserts like Adam and Eve chocolate cake or green apple sorbet.

Ms. Tootsie's RBL
For just $40, Ms. Tootsie’s RBL is spreading the love with a soulful prix fixe menu all week long, in honor of Valentine’s Day. This year, you and your date can celebrate love with food that’s good for the soul. The Café is serving southern cuisines including southern fried chicken, grilled salmon, BBQ chicken, and fried cat fish that can be accompanied with a flute of champagne. Finish it off with red velvet cake to show your special someone your true colors.