Are you on the look out for a Valentine’s Day spot to celebrate you and your loved one this February? Now’s the time to start booking! Here are our favourite spots in Dublin that will be sure to impress your Valentine this year!
1. The Port House, South William Street
If you’re looking for the epitome of romantic restaurants in Dublin, then look no further than the Port House. Cozy up with your partner over shared tapas and an eclectic wine menu in this candlelit spot on South William Street for a truly magical experience. This Port House restaurant has sisters all over the city- including the floral outpost of Temple Bar’s The Port House Pintxo, the cocktail hub of The Port House Cava, on Camden Street, and the cottage hideaway of Ibericos Dundrum, found in the shopping centre’s restaurant row.
Our favourite thing about this spot is that their Spanish tapas menu is designed to share, so you could be feeding your lover gambas pil-pil, a tasty selection of Spanish hams and salamis and famous Manchego cheeses alongside a range of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options to suit all tastes. Pair your dinner with a bottle of a personal favourite- Bodega Inurrieta’s Mimao wine, or opt for their white wine Orchidea options- all imported directly from the Rioja/Navarra region. Finish the night off with a port tasting paired with delicious Spanish chocolate or dip some tasty churros into a pot of chocolate sauce…
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2. Aperitivo, Nassau Street
One of the most sought-after romantic spots in Dublin over the Valentine’s weekend will certainly be Aperitivo on Nassau Street. If you’re looking for a buzzy atmosphere, amazing cocktails and an immersive experience led by their Italian staff, then this is the spot for you and your beau.
This 22-seater restaurants combines a 1950s vibe with Italian small plates and a fantastic wine and drinks menu. The best thing about this menu is that it’s designed to give you tasters of every dish you could want. Whether you’re looking for Italian staples of bruschetta, porchetta and aranchini, or you want three different types of pastas- each dish is designed for sharing, devouring and ordering some more. We highly recommend the carbonara dish served at the table, lasagne and finishing off the evening with a tiramisu! Wine choices are varied with gorgeous red, white and rose options but if you’re in the mood for something a little bit different- try a Hugo cocktail!
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3. Pichet, Trinity Street
If you and your partner are in the mood for something a little more formal, why not sit in Pichet’s open room where you can watch this team of award-winning chefs prepare a menu of modern Irish cuisine? Since 2009, Pichet has been enchanting diners, earning awards such as the prestigious Bib Gourmand from the MICHELIN Guide and can be found just off Dame Street.
Choose from a-la-carte or a set menu options and feast on the glazed beef short rib or spiced chestnut soup for starters, followed by Iberico pork and roasted halibut for mains. Their warm 70 % Chocolate Mousse comes highly recommended for dessert- but if you’ve less of a sweet tooth, their carrot cake is one of the best in Dublin. Pair your dinner with a pichet of wine from their long wine list featuring Italian, Spanish, Californians and Germanic wines. A fan favourite is Verdejo from La Mancha for white, or their Argentinian Salentein Malbec for red.
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4. Le Cave, South Anne Street
Finally, if Spanish, Italian or Irish cuisine isn’t your vibe for Valentine’s, why not eat in Ireland’s oldest wine bar and fantastic French restaurant Le Cave this year? What could be more romantic then eating food from the country that brought us the City of Love? Located on St. Anne Street, you’ll find Le Cave hidden from view in their cozy basement restaurant that hosts an intimate and charming atmosphere.
This restaurant offers all the French food you could possibly desire- from French Onion Soup to Duck Liver Paté, snails and oysters and seared foie gras – and that’s just for starters! Their a-la-carte main menu also excites with slow-cooked venison Bourguignon, Gran Ravioli, Duck á l’Orange and Black Angus Beef. If you’re not in the mood for a big dinner, why not pop down and enjoy a l’Assiette de Charcuterie over a glass of some fabulous French wine options? Our favourites is the Côtes du Rhône 2020 for red and Chablis Domaine Servin 2022 for white! Finish off the evening with a French Crème Brûlée!
Book today at https://lacavewinebar.com/
