February is the month of love, a month dedicated to celebrating Valentine’s Day and emphasizing the value of love in our lives. And what better day than Valentine’s Day to fall in love with food all over again? So, why not celebrate the day of love with your special someone in the most classic way possible? To add a delicious twist to the most romantic day of the year, these restaurants in Kolkata have curated a special Valentine’s Day menu with utmost adoration and love. Take your pick from these romantic restaurants that are all set to create an unforgettable experience for you and your sweetheart.
Potboiler Coffee House
In case you’re looking for a change of taste this Valentine’s Day, head over to Potboiler Coffee House - a literary-themed cafe located at Southern Avenue. The delicious and refreshing flavours are surely going to blow your mind. “In my opinion, Valentine’s Day is not just for couples; it is meant to celebrate anything and everything you love and cherish. Keeping that in mind, we’ve curated the ‘Valentine’s Week Specials’ accordingly. Drop in, enjoy a date with your favourite author and binge on some scrumptious delicacies such as P.S. We Love You!, Ode To Hot Chocolate, Love Hurts, Bad Romance, Valentine’s Pink Pancakes, Frosted Cookies and more”, Sonali Lakhotia, owner and founder of Potboiler Coffee House, said.
Price: Rs. 950/- for two people (approx)
Lord of the Drinks
Celebrate your Valentine’s Day with the Lord! Choose from an array of Valentine’s Day special vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes like My First Love, Made For Each Other, Serious Confession, Flirty Fish and more. Try some of their delicious beverages like Lover Is In The Air, Perfect Pair or Seduction and flavoursome desserts like Kissing Booth - a velvet white chocolate pastry layered with cream cheese, rich cream and garnished with nuts and strawberry relish. Can’t think of a more sumptuous way to spend the day of love! “To make the day unforgettable, we’ve put together a special Valentine's Day menu that includes everything you and your sweetheart could want in terms of food and drink. From delectable appetizers and drinks to toothsome main course and desserts, our ‘Valentine’s Week Menu’ has got you fully covered!”, said Vanita Bajoria, Director of Lord of the Drinks Kolkata.
Price: Rs. 1800/- for two people (approx)
Aminia
Say it with dinner at Aminia and celebrate your love! Famous for its Awadhi cuisine of Lucknow, Aminia’s Valentine’s Day Specials include some of the signature dishes such as Aminia Special Mutton Curry, Mutton Pasinda Kebab, Mutton Biryani, Chicken Chap, Saffron Milk Cake, Firni and more. Wondering what else? Try out Aminia’s most recommended dishes like Chicken Kati Roll, Chicken Reshmi Kebab and add that little sparkle to your Valentine’s Day. “Since Aminia is one of the oldest restaurants in Kolkata, we always wanted to keep that classy quotient high. Be it any occasion; we’ve always catered to our patrons with our specialties. This year, on Valentine’s Day, we’ve our signature dishes along with our latest creations. We’re sure our guests will love it!” stated the restaurant’s fourth-generation owner Kabir Md Azhar.
Price: Rs. 700/- for two people (approx)
Traffic Gastropub
This Valentine’s Day, Traffic has curated a special food and beverage menu to amp up your celebrations. Enjoy the gourmet affair with dishes like Gulabi Aankhen: Egg Cocktail, Candlelight Dinner: Cheesy Malai Tikka, Love Aj Kal: Chicken & Shrimp Popcorn, Chinese Smooch: American Corn Manchurian (Veg) and more. To take it a notch higher, sip on some amazing drinks like Design Love Fest, Cupids Arrow, Creamy Smooch and Cool Kiss, to name a few. Siddharth Gupta, Sekhar Chatterjee, and Swastik Nag, Directors of Traffic Gastropub, remarked, “Let hungry be the new romantic - as this day is all about love, we decided to come up with a menu with some really quirky names. The menu is just as impressive and inviting as one would want, and it comprises a plethora of food and beverage options.”
Price: Rs. 1500/- for two people (approx)
Canteen Pub & Grub
The well-known destination in Salt Lake, Sector 1, is perking up Valentine’s Day with their special Valentine’s Day Menu that consists of a number of delectable delicacies. Indulge in some toothsome foods and beverages like Mushroom & Three Cheese Valentine Raviolis, Red Velvety Cheesecake, Green Chilly Chicken, Little Hearts and Babe In Pink, to name a few. Swastik Nag, the Director of Canteen Pub & Grub, said, “By keeping the quirky aspect of the day high, we’ve curated the Valentine’s Day menu. The menu for the day is sure to wake the taste buds of our guests. Drop in to take your celebrations several notches higher.”
Price: Rs. 1700/- for two people (approx)
Hard Rock Cafe
If you’re looking for a crazy, fun evening with your one and only, then head to Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata, located in the part of the city that never sleeps. Along with some flavourful dishes like New York Cheesecake, Hot Fudge Brownie and Cookies & Cream Milkshake, you can enjoy a Valentine’s Day special DJ night with DJ Enzed. Fancy a DJ night? Then head to Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata with your dancing shoes on and match your dance steps to the DJ’s beats. Also, dig into some delectable dishes and make your evening extra special.
Rs. 2500/- for two people (approx)
Masala 21
If you’re in the mood for some delicious North Indian cuisine, then head to Masala 21 this Valentine’s Day. The restaurant has some flavourful offerings such as Malai Chicken, Lasooni Tangri Kebab, Fish Ajwaini Tikka, Masala 21 Special Chicken/ Mutton Biryani and Brownie With Ice Cream, among others. “Surprise your partner with a dinner date at Masala 21. Enjoy a lavish dinner with your beau by indulging in some of our must-haves like Malai Chicken, Fish Ajwaini Tikka or Biryani. And yes, there are desserts as well! What can be more romantic than this?” stated Priyadarshini Hakim, founder of Masala 21, Kolkata.
Price: Rs. 500/- for two people (approx)