Staytion is running their specialty menu 2/13-12/16. Reservations can be booked on Tock. Begin your evening with a taste of the Roasted Beet Bisque or the Chard Citrus Salad, bursting with seasonal flavors. For your main course, the tender Filet of Beef paired with truffle polenta or the Pan-Seared Gnocchi with roasted mushrooms. Conclude your culinary journey with the Mango Passion Fruit dessert, a sweet and tangy homage to love. Toast to romance with themed cocktails like the Chocolate Covered Strawberry or the Burning Love.
Raised An Urban Rooftop Bar
Raised is running their specialty menu 2/13-12/16. Reservations can be booked on Tock. Begin with Falling in Like, featuring starters like Scallops with a pomegranate beurre blanc or Beetroot Ravioli filled with ricotta and mint. Move to Falling in Love, where mains await, such as glazed Pork Chops with apple bourbon or the Mushroom Bourguignon with cipollini onion polenta. End on a sweet note with Falling for Life, delighting in Cream Puffs drizzled with mocha and paired with fresh strawberries. Toast to love with Sips for the Smitten, from the sparkling French Kiss to the fiery Burnin’ Love, or the Box o’ Chocolates cocktail. Raise a glass of bubbly with offerings like Francois Montand Brut Rosé or Thienot Brut Rosé Champagne.
Boleo
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Boleo at the Kimpton Gray Hotel with a special three-course menu, available Friday and Saturday for $69. Start with a choice of Ensalada de Fresa, a mix of baby spinach, sliced strawberries, and feta, or Tiradito de Atún, ahi tuna with passion fruit leche de tigre. For the main course, either a grilled filet with parmesan mashed potatoes and red wine sauce or roasted mahi mahi with saffron rice and champagne cream sauce. End on a sweet note with a choice of Torta de Chocolate, a flourless chocolate cake with passion fruit sauce, or Tiramisu de Frambuesa, a mocha raspberry tiramisu with fresh berries. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Kindling
Celebrate with Kindling’s exclusive Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu, curated by Chef Jonathon Sawyer, available from February 13-15. This 3-course experience begins with an amuse-bouche of Caviar served with crispy chips, crème fraîche, and fresh chives, followed by an Oyster Duet featuring wood-fired Rockefeller oysters and raw oysters with champagne mignonette. For the main course, guests can choose between Lobster Lovers Risotto with shellfish brodo, leeks, garlic, mussels, and parmesan espuma, or Wood-Fired Filet of Beef with pommes Anna, asparagus, and Bordeaux bordelaise sauce. To end the meal on a sweet note, either Proper Rice Pudding with cookie spice, Chantilly cream, and vanilla bean, or a decadent Classic Warm Chocolate Molten Cake with melted ice cream sauce and Luxardo cherries. This exclusive prix fixe menu is priced at $88 per person, with optional wine pairings available. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
The Dearborn
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with exclusive specials at The Dearborn, available from February 13-16 in the heart of the Loop. First, Pickle Point Oysters, served with champagne-cucumber mignonette, Bloody Mary cocktail sauce, and charred lemon. PEI Mussels & Fries, accompanied by roasted Jimmy Nardello peppers, anisette cream sauce, fresh basil, and whipped lardo toast. O their Pheasant & Foie Gras Pot Pie, featuring a golden puff pastry crust, confit pheasant, Hudson Valley foie gras, Neusek’s bacon, foraged mushrooms, and madeira-tarragon cream. Finish on a sweet note with London-Style Strawberry Trifle, made with housemade lemon chiffon cake, vanilla diplomat cream, strawberry compote, fresh strawberries, and vanilla bean chantilly. Wine pairings are available at an additional cost. Reservations can be made on their website.
Toro Chicago by Richard Sandoval
A curated prix-fixe menu at Toro Chicago this Valentine’s Day, featuring Latin flavors and global influences. Start with an Omakase presentation of ceviche, oysters, sushi, and nigiri, followed by a surf & turf course with Wagyu beef tiradito and lobster corn chowder. For your entrée, choose from Mar y Tierra, Rack of Lamb, or Halibut Miso Chipotle, and end with the MI Dulce Amor dessert paired with Rosé Brut.They’re offering wine pairings and an exclusive upgrade: the tableside Tomahawk Flambé ($140). Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
PERILLA korean american steakhouse
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, PERILLA korean american steakhouse is offering a pre-fixe menu for $95 per person. The team led by Chef Andrew Lim will serve a lineup of dishes like oysters with a white kimchi vinaigrette, PERILLA’s premium cuts grilled tableside and a yuzu olive oil cake with jujube ice cream. This special menu will be offered from February 14-16, and the whole table must participate. Book a table on OpenTable.
LondonHouse Chicago
This February, LH Rooftop at LondonHouse Chicago offers three Valentine’s Day experiences:
Valentine’s Day-Themed Igloos - Available from February 1 to 28, LH Rooftop’s Valentine’s Day-themed igloos are adorned for the occasion. This rooftop experience can be reserved by contacting rsvp@londonhouse.com.
Valentine’s Day Tea - This February, LondonHouse Chicago is offering a way to celebrate love with its special Valentine’s Day edition of Winter Tea. From Feb. 10 to Feb. 16, 2025, guests can select the traditional Winter Tea menu, enhanced with custom Valentine’s Day-inspired treats. Held in the Bridges Lobby Bar on the second floor, this limited-time event can be reserved via their website.
Cupola Proposal Package - For those ready to take the next step, the LH Rooftop Cupola offers a planned service, including surprise elements and professional photography to capture the moment. To start planning your proposal, email rsvp@londonhouse.com.
Cindy's Rooftop
This Valentine’s Day, Chef Kaleena Bliss’ menu features crafted specials including: Chilled Seafood Platter, 32oz Tomahawk Ribeye for Two ($145 and “Melt My Heart” Chocolate Mousse. Every guest will receive an amuse-bouche to start their meal and a takeaway of assorted chocolate truffles. Cindy’s Rooftop also offers a special hotel amenity package ($45) available exclusively on Friday, February 14th, and Saturday, February 15th. Enjoy heart-shaped macarons and chocolate-dipped strawberries, for sharing.
Avli on The Park
Avli on The Park in Lakeshore East, will offer a Greek-inspired specials on Friday, February 14th. The a la carte menu will also be available. Start with a Feta & Caramelized Onion Pie ($15) to share with feta, graviera, vidalia onion, and thyme. Entree specials include Seafood Orzo ($32) with calamari, shrimp, and mussels; and Vegetarian Moussaka ($28) with eggplant, potato, mushroom ragu, bechamel, and graviera. For dessert, the Raspberry Cheesecake with chocolate sable, chocolate glaze, and gold dust is available for $16. Dinner reservations are encouraged and can be booked on OpenTable.
Virgin Hotels Chicago
Virgin Hotels Chicago has a variety of events and packages this February. Here’s a quick look at the special offerings available at Virgin Hotels Chicago:
Love in the Windy City Chamber Package Available year-round, including February: This package includes spacious accommodations with a premium city or river view, a $100 dine & drink credit, a handcrafted dessert, a bottle of bubbly, and flexible check-in/out. More info & bookings on their website.
I Love You A Latte | Two Zero Three Available February 1-28: Two Zero Three is offering a sweet twist on your typical coffee break with exclusive Valentine’s Day-inspired lattes. Sip on Cupid’s Cookie Butter Latte or the Raspberry White Chocolate Mocha
Flavors of Love Valentine’s Day Dinner | Miss Ricky’s Available February 13-16: Miss Ricky’s is serving up a three-course dinner with a twist. For $80++ per person, Italian options curated by Chef Mike Alaridi, including off-menu dishes and a heart-shaped dessert pizza. Couples can also upgrade their pasta entrée with a table-side Parmesan wheel toss. Reserve your table on their website.
Edgewater
Sfera Sicilian Street Food
For Valentine’s Day, Sfera Sicilian Street Food has created a dinner for spending a night in, available on February 14. Their Valentine's Day Dinner for Two will be available for pick up or delivery and orders can be placed via Tock. The special meal includes: Heart Shaped Sfincione to Share, A Pair of Specialty Arancini, Polpetti with Garlic, Fennel Seed and House Marinara, Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan and House Balsamic Vinaigrette, Citrus Marinated Olives and Mini Chocolate Torta filled with Cassata Cream. The cost is $55 per package (serves 2) with optional upgrades like Italian Chili and Herb Dipping Oil ($0.60), Truffle Aioli ($0.60), Extra House Marinara ($0.50).
Photo courtesy of Sfera Sicilian Street Food
Fulton Market and West Loop
El Che Steakhouse & Bar
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at El Che, one of Chicago’s steakhouses located in the West Loop. Under the guidance of Executive Chef John Manion, El Che brings the spirit of Argentina’s traditional asados to life—rustic backyard barbecues with grilled beef. With over 90% of the menu cooked over a live-fire grill, each dish bursts with smoky flavors that pair with their South American wine list.
BLVD Steakhouse
BLVD is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a three-course pre-fixe menu designed to elevate any romantic evening. The first course offers a choice of Wedge Salad with bacon and blue cheese, French Onion Soup, or Tuna Crudo with veal aioli. For the second course, choose from wild mushroom Risotto, Salmon with asparagus, or an 8oz Filet with chimichurri and confit potatoes. Premium steak upgrades like A5 Wagyu and Wagyu Ribeye are available. Dessert options include Cheesecake with Oreo crust and raspberry coulis or Sticky Toffee Pudding with caramel and dulce de leche gelato. Luxe upgrades include Shrimp Cocktails, oysters, Seafood Towers, and Caviar Service with Golden Kaluga, White Sturgeon, or Emperors Osetra.
Rose Mary
Rose Mary hosts an evening with a four-course pre-fixe menu. The menu offers highlights such as Tuna Crudo with crispy capers and veal aioli, Grilled Oysters with garlic herb butter, and indulgent second-course options like rabbit mortadella tortellini or butternut squash risotto with black truffles. For the main course, guests can select a 16oz Lamb Saddle with roasted carrots or a rich Sweet Potato dish with prosciutto vinaigrette. Dessert features the Toffee Zelten, a blend of cinnamon-roasted nuts, whipped panna cotta, and vanilla gelato.
Sepia
On February 14, join Chef Andrew Zimmerman and Chef de Cuisine Kyle Cottle for a special customizable tasting menu. The evening will begin with a series of amuse-bouches, including a parmesan doughnut with black truffle and balsamic, a tuna and beet tartlet with horseradish, dill, and smoked trout roe, and a white sturgeon caviar course. The main courses will feature grilled lobster chawanmushi with potato, fennel, and bouillabaisse; crispy cream cheese gnudi with celery root, belper knolle, salted black pepper; black truffle and potato scarpinocc with lamb bacon, scallion, and sour cream & onion potato crumb. The intermezzo will be a yellow chartreuse sorbet with winter citrus and candied spruce. For dessert, a caramelized tarte anglaise with toasted bay leaf, tangerine, and vanilla bean; toasted buckwheat namelaka with burnt honey; preserved gooseberry, and tonka bean, and more. Reservations are available on OpenTable.
Fora
Celebrate love at Fora at The Emily Hotel with The Language of Love, a five-course prix fixe menu available from February 13-15 for $75 per person. Dishes like Saffron Oyster, Winter Truffle Risotto (with options for Steak, Salmon, or Chicken), and Petit Filet with Purple Peruvian Potato Mash. For dessert, choose from Olive Oil Cake, Manchego Cheesecake, or Chocolate Mousse. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Selva
Selva at The Emily Hotel is offering Amor Prohibido, an Anti-Valentine’s celebration. The night will feature a curated DJ set playing a mix of heartbreak hits and singles anthems. Sip on themed cocktails and agave discounts. RSVP via Eventbrite.
il Carciofo
il Carciofo is hosting a four-course menu for $105 per person. To start, guests can choose from a selection of antipasti including the Roman-style fried artichoke, Carciofo Alla Giudia, and Supplì Ragù, traditional Italian rice croquettes filled with a rich meat ragu. For the primi course, guests can select Mezze Rigatoni Alla Amatriciana, a savory pasta dish with guanciale and pecorino romano, or the Pizza alla Tartufo Nero, topped with fontina, mozzarella, and fresh black truffle. The secondi options include Vitello Saltimbocca, tender veal wrapped in prosciutto and sage, and Patate e Lardo, creamy potatoes enhanced with cured lardo. To finish the evening on a sweet note, guests can choose the Zeppole, light and airy Italian doughnuts dusted with powdered sugar.
Photo courtesy of Sepia
Gold Coast
Marisol at MCA
Marisol at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicagoannounce its Valentine’s Day specials for 2025. For $100 per person, guests can select a 4-course experience. Valentine’s Day dinners begin at 5:30 pm. To make a reservation, book via Resy. Want to visit the MCA before your dinner? Tell the box office you’re visiting for Valentine’s Day dinner and get 2 for 1 admission.
Sofitel Chicago
Sofitel Chicago is hosting a Valentine's Un-Tea! Each ticket includes one glass of sparkling wine and a menu selection of Valentine's Day-themed high tea offerings, such as a Raspberry Scones, heart-shaped treats and more. Reservations are open from Feb 14-16 and tickets are $70 per person. To buy a ticket and see the full menu, visit Tock.
Adorn Bar & Restaurant
At Adorn Bar & Restaurant, located on the seventh floor of the Four Seasons Chicago, couples can celebrate with "The Foods We Love," an à la carte menu featuring sharables and small bites such as grilled octopus, colossal shrimp cocktail, and spiced butternut squash soup with butter-poached lobster. Salads like shaved Brussels sprouts with ricotta salata and mains like Ora King salmon with mustard spätzle will also be on offer. Live music and specialty cocktails will be available and couples can take home custom-engraved wine glasses with select champagne purchases.
Maple & Ash
Maple & Ash will offer a special Risotto Frutti de Mare with Maine lobster, king crab and scallops with a saffron emulsion from February 12 - 16. The lower level of Maple & Ash, known as Eight Bar, will be open for dinner.
LAUREL
LAUREL is offering a special cocktail for Valentine’s Day: Smokey Seduction. This crafted drink features Oppidan Smoke + Sea Straight Bourbon Whiskey, paired with a house-made orange-bergamot aroma garnish and finished with smoked trout roe.
Magnificent Mile
Michael Jordan's Steak House
The restaurant hosts a Valentines for Two experience. Begin with garlic bread and your choice of a lobster bisque or a salad with strawberries, goat cheese, and candied hazelnuts. For the main course, twin filets paired with broiled lobster tails, complemented by lobster mashed potatoes and charred broccolini. Finish with molten chocolate and salted caramel gelato. $185 per couple, available in the evening, dining room only.
Casa Chi by Richard Sandoval
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Casa Chi by Chef Richard Sandoval, where couples can choose from a 3-course prix fixe menu for $130, with cocktail specials and live music by Siul Reynoso from 6 to 9 PM on Valentine’s weekend (Friday and Saturday). Guests are welcomed with a choice of cocktails, including the Ruby Passion (pisco, midori, lime, strawberry purée, egg white, Angostura bitters), the Sweet Moment Negroni (Luxardo liqueur, blanco tequila, sweet vermouth, Campari, mole bitters), or the non-alcoholic Poción De Amor (coconut cream, mango purée, simple syrup, sparkling water). The first course features Guacamole with jalapeño, chipotle aioli, lime, and chips, along with an assorted Makimono presentation that includes Angry Tuna Roll (spicy tuna, avocado, lemon, yuzu kosho mayo), California Roll (lobster, avocado, cucumber), and Beef Roll (asparagus, yuzu kosho, shiso pesto), as well as assorted Nigiri, such as torched salmon and pork belly with kabayaki, and hamachi with yuzu hollandaise and togarashi. The second course includes Hot Stone offerings served family-style with CASA "Latin Style" thin-sliced fajita-style meat, vegetables, pico de gallo, and flour tortillas, with a choice of Prime Skirt Steak, Shrimp, or Provoleta Cheese. For dessert, guests can indulge in The Yuzu, a yuzu cheesecake with almond crumble, yuzu sauce, and chocolate sauce, all with soulful acoustic sounds of Siul Reynoso. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Near South Side
Moody Tongue
Moody Tongue offers two options for celebrating Valentine’s Day in Chicago. With 28 seats, this fine dining experience features a hyper-seasonal tasting menu paired with a curated selection of specialty beers.The Bar at Moody Tongue provides a casual setting for a Valentine’s celebration. Guests can choose from à la carte menu items paired with a selection of seasonal, perennial, and specialty beers.
Photo courtesy of the Chicago Athletic Association for Cindy's Rooftop
River North
Coco Pazzo
Coco Pazzo has a number of V-Day specials (available a la carte) and reservations can be made on OpenTable. Specials include: Leek and potato soup with a black truffle crostini; Aged Carnaroli rice with shellfish-saffron broth, Prince Edward Island mussels, butter, oregano; Lobster & potato filled pasta, lobster-brandy sauce, topped with lobster meat and tarragon; Wood roasted bass, fennel purée, chives, Fingerling potatoes, extra virgin olive oil; Herb crusted New Zealand rack of lamb, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, Swiss chard, demi-glace; and Bittersweet chocolate custard, Amarena cherries.
Gus' Sip and Dip
Gus’ Sip & Dip cocktail menu features 30 reinvented options—such as a White Russian, Amaretto Sour, Irish Coffee, and Martinis—made with premium spirits. The kitchen is open late at Gus’ Sip & Dip, allowing guests to choose a full dining experience late into the evening. Featuring tavern options crafted by Bob Broskey, the offerings include a selection of French dip sandwiches, a shrimp cocktail, a tavern-style burger, and more. Gus’ Sip & Dip is available for walk-ins and is first come first served.
Sifr
The flavors of the Middle East with Sifr’s 4-course tasting menu for $85 per person. Begin with an amuse-bouche of Muhammara with choux and walnuts, followed by Cannellini Bean Hummus paired with sweet and sour squash, and a crispy potato crumble served with freshly baked pita. For the second course, choose between Turkish Borek filled with mushrooms, feta, urfa pepper, and truffle, or Black Tiger Prawn with harissa toum emulsion and micro sorrel. The third course offers a choice of Swiss Chard Roulade with maftoul, peynir, and charred yellow pepper sauce, or Lamb Roulade with manti, garlic yogurt sauce, pine nuts, and parsley. The experience culminates with a Baklava Cheesecake. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Hard Rock Cafe Chicago
This Valentine's Day, Hard Rock Cafe Chicago offers a special, limited-time menu, available Feb. 10 - 21. Guests can select 2 courses for $32.99 or 3 courses for $45.99, with the option to add a steak entrée for an additional $9.99 on either tier.
Siena Tavern
Siena Tavern will host a Valentine's Wine Dinner with Fabio Viviani and the Siena Tavern culinary team in the private wine cellar on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. The event will feature a five-course tasting menu consisting of truffles, caviar, and wagyu, paired with an exclusive selection of Siena Tavern’s champagne and wine from the sommelier team. Priced at $150 per person, tickets can be purchased on OpenTable.
Ukrainian Village
Brasero
At Brasero, Executive Chef John Manion's passion for live-fire cooking is at the heart of every dish. Inspired by his childhood experiences in São Paulo, where the flavors of Brazil captured his imagination, Chef Manion has crafted a menu that marries South American culinary traditions with a Midwestern sensibility.
Omakase Shoji
Guests can choose the full omakase experience, led by sushi chef Shoji Takahashi, at the 10-seat sushi counter, featuring fish and ingredients from Japan. Additionally, they will be offering a special $175 omakase menu at the Izakaya-style bar for Valentine’s Day. Guests can choose from a curated selection of sake, wine, beer, Japanese whiskies, or chilled Japanese tea.
Wicker Park and Bucktown
Manchamanteles
Manchamanteles is using romance novel-turned-movie “Like Water for Chocolate” to inspire their Valentine’s Day dinner. Throughout the story, protagonist Tita’s emotions are expressed through the food she prepares, and Chef Geno has created a menu inspired by Tita’s favorite dishes. This will include Quail in a rose petal sauce, oxtail soup, and a foamy Mexican hot chocolate known as Chocolate Mexicana. Manchamanteles will also offer their regular menu as well, you can make Valentine’s Day reservations on Tock.
The Robey
The Robey offers three in-house restaurants and bars with special Valentine’s Day offerings. At all-day brunch spot Cafe Robey, all diners will be given complementary chocolates with their meal on Valentine’s Day. From February 12-16, 90’s inspired bar Clever Coyote and rooftop bar The Up Room will offer festive Valentine’s Day cocktails. Valedor, the Japanese-Latin fusion bar located next door to The Robey will also offer a special lychee martini during Valentine’s Day week. Make reservations for Cafe Robey and Valedor on Resy, Clever Coyote and The Up Room are first come, first serve.
Photo courtesy of Garrett Sweet for Coco Pazzo
Multiple Locations
Hannah's Bretzel
Each Hannah’s location features an entire wall with more than 24 local, national, and European speciality chocolate brands. Guests can stop by to see the chocolate wall in person or add a bar on to any delivery order. Chocolates include: Amedei (Tuscany, Italy), Vosges (Barcelona, Spain), Original Beans (Netherlands) and Chocolove (Colorado, USA).
Hewn Bread
With locations in Evanston, Winnetka and Libertyville, Hewn Bread offers premium baked goods, artisan breads, coffee and more. This Valentine’s Day, their special offerings include a 4-pack of Linzer heart sandwich cookies, a cinnamon swirl brioche with raisins, and a classic Paris-Brest with hazelnut praline crème mousseline. They will also have take-and-bake molten cakes and gougeres to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home!
Suburbs
Tievoli Pizza Bar
This Valentine’s Day, Tievoli Pizza Bar is celebrating with heart-shaped pizzas. In honor of Valentine’s Day and the restaurant’s second anniversary, all pizzas are available in heart shapes upon request, exclusively on February 14. Tievoli’s menu showcases 13 varieties of pizzas crafted with quality, fresh ingredients and a fermented 72-hour dough. For gluten-free diners, Tievoli offers all pizzas with a gluten-free crust, made using Caputo Gluten Free Flour imported from Naples and a 48-hour fermented dough.
Bar Siena North Shore
This Valentine’s Day weekend, Bar Siena North Shore will host FABIO LIVE!, a four-course dinner and live cooking demonstration with celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 5–7 p.m. Priced at $79 per person, the experience includes the four-course meal, cooking demonstration, and a meet-and-greet with Chef Viviani. An optional wine tasting curated by Siena’s sommelier can be added to enhance the experience. Additional items, such as à la carte dishes, Fabio's cookbook, and wine pairings, are also available. Tables are available for groups of 2, 4, and 6. Tickets can be purchased on their website.
Downtown and The Loop
Staytion is running their specialty menu 2/13-12/16. Reservations can be booked on Tock. Begin your evening with a taste of the Roasted Beet Bisque or the Chard Citrus Salad, bursting with seasonal flavors. For your main course, the tender Filet of Beef paired with truffle polenta or the Pan-Seared Gnocchi with roasted mushrooms. Conclude your culinary journey with the Mango Passion Fruit dessert, a sweet and tangy homage to love. Toast to romance with themed cocktails like the Chocolate Covered Strawberry or the Burning Love.
Raised is running their specialty menu 2/13-12/16. Reservations can be booked on Tock. Begin with Falling in Like, featuring starters like Scallops with a pomegranate beurre blanc or Beetroot Ravioli filled with ricotta and mint. Move to Falling in Love, where mains await, such as glazed Pork Chops with apple bourbon or the Mushroom Bourguignon with cipollini onion polenta. End on a sweet note with Falling for Life, delighting in Cream Puffs drizzled with mocha and paired with fresh strawberries. Toast to love with Sips for the Smitten, from the sparkling French Kiss to the fiery Burnin’ Love, or the Box o’ Chocolates cocktail. Raise a glass of bubbly with offerings like Francois Montand Brut Rosé or Thienot Brut Rosé Champagne.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Boleo at the Kimpton Gray Hotel with a special three-course menu, available Friday and Saturday for $69. Start with a choice of Ensalada de Fresa, a mix of baby spinach, sliced strawberries, and feta, or Tiradito de Atún, ahi tuna with passion fruit leche de tigre. For the main course, either a grilled filet with parmesan mashed potatoes and red wine sauce or roasted mahi mahi with saffron rice and champagne cream sauce. End on a sweet note with a choice of Torta de Chocolate, a flourless chocolate cake with passion fruit sauce, or Tiramisu de Frambuesa, a mocha raspberry tiramisu with fresh berries. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Celebrate with Kindling’s exclusive Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu, curated by Chef Jonathon Sawyer, available from February 13-15. This 3-course experience begins with an amuse-bouche of Caviar served with crispy chips, crème fraîche, and fresh chives, followed by an Oyster Duet featuring wood-fired Rockefeller oysters and raw oysters with champagne mignonette. For the main course, guests can choose between Lobster Lovers Risotto with shellfish brodo, leeks, garlic, mussels, and parmesan espuma, or Wood-Fired Filet of Beef with pommes Anna, asparagus, and Bordeaux bordelaise sauce. To end the meal on a sweet note, either Proper Rice Pudding with cookie spice, Chantilly cream, and vanilla bean, or a decadent Classic Warm Chocolate Molten Cake with melted ice cream sauce and Luxardo cherries. This exclusive prix fixe menu is priced at $88 per person, with optional wine pairings available. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with exclusive specials at The Dearborn, available from February 13-16 in the heart of the Loop. First, Pickle Point Oysters, served with champagne-cucumber mignonette, Bloody Mary cocktail sauce, and charred lemon. PEI Mussels & Fries, accompanied by roasted Jimmy Nardello peppers, anisette cream sauce, fresh basil, and whipped lardo toast. O their Pheasant & Foie Gras Pot Pie, featuring a golden puff pastry crust, confit pheasant, Hudson Valley foie gras, Neusek’s bacon, foraged mushrooms, and madeira-tarragon cream. Finish on a sweet note with London-Style Strawberry Trifle, made with housemade lemon chiffon cake, vanilla diplomat cream, strawberry compote, fresh strawberries, and vanilla bean chantilly. Wine pairings are available at an additional cost. Reservations can be made on their website.
A curated prix-fixe menu at Toro Chicago this Valentine’s Day, featuring Latin flavors and global influences. Start with an Omakase presentation of ceviche, oysters, sushi, and nigiri, followed by a surf & turf course with Wagyu beef tiradito and lobster corn chowder. For your entrée, choose from Mar y Tierra, Rack of Lamb, or Halibut Miso Chipotle, and end with the MI Dulce Amor dessert paired with Rosé Brut.They’re offering wine pairings and an exclusive upgrade: the tableside Tomahawk Flambé ($140). Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, PERILLA korean american steakhouse is offering a pre-fixe menu for $95 per person. The team led by Chef Andrew Lim will serve a lineup of dishes like oysters with a white kimchi vinaigrette, PERILLA’s premium cuts grilled tableside and a yuzu olive oil cake with jujube ice cream. This special menu will be offered from February 14-16, and the whole table must participate. Book a table on OpenTable.
This February, LH Rooftop at LondonHouse Chicago offers three Valentine’s Day experiences:
Valentine’s Day-Themed Igloos - Available from February 1 to 28, LH Rooftop’s Valentine’s Day-themed igloos are adorned for the occasion. This rooftop experience can be reserved by contacting rsvp@londonhouse.com.
Valentine’s Day Tea - This February, LondonHouse Chicago is offering a way to celebrate love with its special Valentine’s Day edition of Winter Tea. From Feb. 10 to Feb. 16, 2025, guests can select the traditional Winter Tea menu, enhanced with custom Valentine’s Day-inspired treats. Held in the Bridges Lobby Bar on the second floor, this limited-time event can be reserved via their website.
Cupola Proposal Package - For those ready to take the next step, the LH Rooftop Cupola offers a planned service, including surprise elements and professional photography to capture the moment. To start planning your proposal, email rsvp@londonhouse.com.
This Valentine’s Day, Chef Kaleena Bliss’ menu features crafted specials including: Chilled Seafood Platter, 32oz Tomahawk Ribeye for Two ($145 and “Melt My Heart” Chocolate Mousse. Every guest will receive an amuse-bouche to start their meal and a takeaway of assorted chocolate truffles. Cindy’s Rooftop also offers a special hotel amenity package ($45) available exclusively on Friday, February 14th, and Saturday, February 15th. Enjoy heart-shaped macarons and chocolate-dipped strawberries, for sharing.
Avli on The Park in Lakeshore East, will offer a Greek-inspired specials on Friday, February 14th. The a la carte menu will also be available. Start with a Feta & Caramelized Onion Pie ($15) to share with feta, graviera, vidalia onion, and thyme. Entree specials include Seafood Orzo ($32) with calamari, shrimp, and mussels; and Vegetarian Moussaka ($28) with eggplant, potato, mushroom ragu, bechamel, and graviera. For dessert, the Raspberry Cheesecake with chocolate sable, chocolate glaze, and gold dust is available for $16. Dinner reservations are encouraged and can be booked on OpenTable.
Virgin Hotels Chicago has a variety of events and packages this February. Here’s a quick look at the special offerings available at Virgin Hotels Chicago:
Love in the Windy City Chamber Package Available year-round, including February: This package includes spacious accommodations with a premium city or river view, a $100 dine & drink credit, a handcrafted dessert, a bottle of bubbly, and flexible check-in/out. More info & bookings on their website.
I Love You A Latte | Two Zero Three Available February 1-28: Two Zero Three is offering a sweet twist on your typical coffee break with exclusive Valentine’s Day-inspired lattes. Sip on Cupid’s Cookie Butter Latte or the Raspberry White Chocolate Mocha
Flavors of Love Valentine’s Day Dinner | Miss Ricky’s Available February 13-16: Miss Ricky’s is serving up a three-course dinner with a twist. For $80++ per person, Italian options curated by Chef Mike Alaridi, including off-menu dishes and a heart-shaped dessert pizza. Couples can also upgrade their pasta entrée with a table-side Parmesan wheel toss. Reserve your table on their website.
Edgewater
For Valentine’s Day, Sfera Sicilian Street Food has created a dinner for spending a night in, available on February 14. Their Valentine's Day Dinner for Two will be available for pick up or delivery and orders can be placed via Tock. The special meal includes: Heart Shaped Sfincione to Share, A Pair of Specialty Arancini, Polpetti with Garlic, Fennel Seed and House Marinara, Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan and House Balsamic Vinaigrette, Citrus Marinated Olives and Mini Chocolate Torta filled with Cassata Cream. The cost is $55 per package (serves 2) with optional upgrades like Italian Chili and Herb Dipping Oil ($0.60), Truffle Aioli ($0.60), Extra House Marinara ($0.50).
Fulton Market and West Loop
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at El Che, one of Chicago’s steakhouses located in the West Loop. Under the guidance of Executive Chef John Manion, El Che brings the spirit of Argentina’s traditional asados to life—rustic backyard barbecues with grilled beef. With over 90% of the menu cooked over a live-fire grill, each dish bursts with smoky flavors that pair with their South American wine list.
BLVD is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a three-course pre-fixe menu designed to elevate any romantic evening. The first course offers a choice of Wedge Salad with bacon and blue cheese, French Onion Soup, or Tuna Crudo with veal aioli. For the second course, choose from wild mushroom Risotto, Salmon with asparagus, or an 8oz Filet with chimichurri and confit potatoes. Premium steak upgrades like A5 Wagyu and Wagyu Ribeye are available. Dessert options include Cheesecake with Oreo crust and raspberry coulis or Sticky Toffee Pudding with caramel and dulce de leche gelato. Luxe upgrades include Shrimp Cocktails, oysters, Seafood Towers, and Caviar Service with Golden Kaluga, White Sturgeon, or Emperors Osetra.
Rose Mary hosts an evening with a four-course pre-fixe menu. The menu offers highlights such as Tuna Crudo with crispy capers and veal aioli, Grilled Oysters with garlic herb butter, and indulgent second-course options like rabbit mortadella tortellini or butternut squash risotto with black truffles. For the main course, guests can select a 16oz Lamb Saddle with roasted carrots or a rich Sweet Potato dish with prosciutto vinaigrette. Dessert features the Toffee Zelten, a blend of cinnamon-roasted nuts, whipped panna cotta, and vanilla gelato.
On February 14, join Chef Andrew Zimmerman and Chef de Cuisine Kyle Cottle for a special customizable tasting menu. The evening will begin with a series of amuse-bouches, including a parmesan doughnut with black truffle and balsamic, a tuna and beet tartlet with horseradish, dill, and smoked trout roe, and a white sturgeon caviar course. The main courses will feature grilled lobster chawanmushi with potato, fennel, and bouillabaisse; crispy cream cheese gnudi with celery root, belper knolle, salted black pepper; black truffle and potato scarpinocc with lamb bacon, scallion, and sour cream & onion potato crumb. The intermezzo will be a yellow chartreuse sorbet with winter citrus and candied spruce. For dessert, a caramelized tarte anglaise with toasted bay leaf, tangerine, and vanilla bean; toasted buckwheat namelaka with burnt honey; preserved gooseberry, and tonka bean, and more. Reservations are available on OpenTable.
Celebrate love at Fora at The Emily Hotel with The Language of Love, a five-course prix fixe menu available from February 13-15 for $75 per person. Dishes like Saffron Oyster, Winter Truffle Risotto (with options for Steak, Salmon, or Chicken), and Petit Filet with Purple Peruvian Potato Mash. For dessert, choose from Olive Oil Cake, Manchego Cheesecake, or Chocolate Mousse. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Selva at The Emily Hotel is offering Amor Prohibido, an Anti-Valentine’s celebration. The night will feature a curated DJ set playing a mix of heartbreak hits and singles anthems. Sip on themed cocktails and agave discounts. RSVP via Eventbrite.
il Carciofo is hosting a four-course menu for $105 per person. To start, guests can choose from a selection of antipasti including the Roman-style fried artichoke, Carciofo Alla Giudia, and Supplì Ragù, traditional Italian rice croquettes filled with a rich meat ragu. For the primi course, guests can select Mezze Rigatoni Alla Amatriciana, a savory pasta dish with guanciale and pecorino romano, or the Pizza alla Tartufo Nero, topped with fontina, mozzarella, and fresh black truffle. The secondi options include Vitello Saltimbocca, tender veal wrapped in prosciutto and sage, and Patate e Lardo, creamy potatoes enhanced with cured lardo. To finish the evening on a sweet note, guests can choose the Zeppole, light and airy Italian doughnuts dusted with powdered sugar.
Gold Coast
Marisol at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicagoannounce its Valentine’s Day specials for 2025. For $100 per person, guests can select a 4-course experience. Valentine’s Day dinners begin at 5:30 pm. To make a reservation, book via Resy. Want to visit the MCA before your dinner? Tell the box office you’re visiting for Valentine’s Day dinner and get 2 for 1 admission.
Sofitel Chicago is hosting a Valentine's Un-Tea! Each ticket includes one glass of sparkling wine and a menu selection of Valentine's Day-themed high tea offerings, such as a Raspberry Scones, heart-shaped treats and more. Reservations are open from Feb 14-16 and tickets are $70 per person. To buy a ticket and see the full menu, visit Tock.
At Adorn Bar & Restaurant, located on the seventh floor of the Four Seasons Chicago, couples can celebrate with "The Foods We Love," an à la carte menu featuring sharables and small bites such as grilled octopus, colossal shrimp cocktail, and spiced butternut squash soup with butter-poached lobster. Salads like shaved Brussels sprouts with ricotta salata and mains like Ora King salmon with mustard spätzle will also be on offer. Live music and specialty cocktails will be available and couples can take home custom-engraved wine glasses with select champagne purchases.
Maple & Ash will offer a special Risotto Frutti de Mare with Maine lobster, king crab and scallops with a saffron emulsion from February 12 - 16. The lower level of Maple & Ash, known as Eight Bar, will be open for dinner.
LAUREL is offering a special cocktail for Valentine’s Day: Smokey Seduction. This crafted drink features Oppidan Smoke + Sea Straight Bourbon Whiskey, paired with a house-made orange-bergamot aroma garnish and finished with smoked trout roe.
Magnificent Mile
The restaurant hosts a Valentines for Two experience. Begin with garlic bread and your choice of a lobster bisque or a salad with strawberries, goat cheese, and candied hazelnuts. For the main course, twin filets paired with broiled lobster tails, complemented by lobster mashed potatoes and charred broccolini. Finish with molten chocolate and salted caramel gelato. $185 per couple, available in the evening, dining room only.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Casa Chi by Chef Richard Sandoval, where couples can choose from a 3-course prix fixe menu for $130, with cocktail specials and live music by Siul Reynoso from 6 to 9 PM on Valentine’s weekend (Friday and Saturday). Guests are welcomed with a choice of cocktails, including the Ruby Passion (pisco, midori, lime, strawberry purée, egg white, Angostura bitters), the Sweet Moment Negroni (Luxardo liqueur, blanco tequila, sweet vermouth, Campari, mole bitters), or the non-alcoholic Poción De Amor (coconut cream, mango purée, simple syrup, sparkling water). The first course features Guacamole with jalapeño, chipotle aioli, lime, and chips, along with an assorted Makimono presentation that includes Angry Tuna Roll (spicy tuna, avocado, lemon, yuzu kosho mayo), California Roll (lobster, avocado, cucumber), and Beef Roll (asparagus, yuzu kosho, shiso pesto), as well as assorted Nigiri, such as torched salmon and pork belly with kabayaki, and hamachi with yuzu hollandaise and togarashi. The second course includes Hot Stone offerings served family-style with CASA "Latin Style" thin-sliced fajita-style meat, vegetables, pico de gallo, and flour tortillas, with a choice of Prime Skirt Steak, Shrimp, or Provoleta Cheese. For dessert, guests can indulge in The Yuzu, a yuzu cheesecake with almond crumble, yuzu sauce, and chocolate sauce, all with soulful acoustic sounds of Siul Reynoso. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Near South Side
Moody Tongue offers two options for celebrating Valentine’s Day in Chicago. With 28 seats, this fine dining experience features a hyper-seasonal tasting menu paired with a curated selection of specialty beers.The Bar at Moody Tongue provides a casual setting for a Valentine’s celebration. Guests can choose from à la carte menu items paired with a selection of seasonal, perennial, and specialty beers.
River North
Coco Pazzo has a number of V-Day specials (available a la carte) and reservations can be made on OpenTable. Specials include: Leek and potato soup with a black truffle crostini; Aged Carnaroli rice with shellfish-saffron broth, Prince Edward Island mussels, butter, oregano; Lobster & potato filled pasta, lobster-brandy sauce, topped with lobster meat and tarragon; Wood roasted bass, fennel purée, chives, Fingerling potatoes, extra virgin olive oil; Herb crusted New Zealand rack of lamb, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, Swiss chard, demi-glace; and Bittersweet chocolate custard, Amarena cherries.
Gus’ Sip & Dip cocktail menu features 30 reinvented options—such as a White Russian, Amaretto Sour, Irish Coffee, and Martinis—made with premium spirits. The kitchen is open late at Gus’ Sip & Dip, allowing guests to choose a full dining experience late into the evening. Featuring tavern options crafted by Bob Broskey, the offerings include a selection of French dip sandwiches, a shrimp cocktail, a tavern-style burger, and more. Gus’ Sip & Dip is available for walk-ins and is first come first served.
The flavors of the Middle East with Sifr’s 4-course tasting menu for $85 per person. Begin with an amuse-bouche of Muhammara with choux and walnuts, followed by Cannellini Bean Hummus paired with sweet and sour squash, and a crispy potato crumble served with freshly baked pita. For the second course, choose between Turkish Borek filled with mushrooms, feta, urfa pepper, and truffle, or Black Tiger Prawn with harissa toum emulsion and micro sorrel. The third course offers a choice of Swiss Chard Roulade with maftoul, peynir, and charred yellow pepper sauce, or Lamb Roulade with manti, garlic yogurt sauce, pine nuts, and parsley. The experience culminates with a Baklava Cheesecake. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
This Valentine's Day, Hard Rock Cafe Chicago offers a special, limited-time menu, available Feb. 10 - 21. Guests can select 2 courses for $32.99 or 3 courses for $45.99, with the option to add a steak entrée for an additional $9.99 on either tier.
Siena Tavern will host a Valentine's Wine Dinner with Fabio Viviani and the Siena Tavern culinary team in the private wine cellar on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. The event will feature a five-course tasting menu consisting of truffles, caviar, and wagyu, paired with an exclusive selection of Siena Tavern’s champagne and wine from the sommelier team. Priced at $150 per person, tickets can be purchased on OpenTable.
Ukrainian Village
At Brasero, Executive Chef John Manion's passion for live-fire cooking is at the heart of every dish. Inspired by his childhood experiences in São Paulo, where the flavors of Brazil captured his imagination, Chef Manion has crafted a menu that marries South American culinary traditions with a Midwestern sensibility.
Guests can choose the full omakase experience, led by sushi chef Shoji Takahashi, at the 10-seat sushi counter, featuring fish and ingredients from Japan. Additionally, they will be offering a special $175 omakase menu at the Izakaya-style bar for Valentine’s Day. Guests can choose from a curated selection of sake, wine, beer, Japanese whiskies, or chilled Japanese tea.
Wicker Park and Bucktown
Manchamanteles is using romance novel-turned-movie “Like Water for Chocolate” to inspire their Valentine’s Day dinner. Throughout the story, protagonist Tita’s emotions are expressed through the food she prepares, and Chef Geno has created a menu inspired by Tita’s favorite dishes. This will include Quail in a rose petal sauce, oxtail soup, and a foamy Mexican hot chocolate known as Chocolate Mexicana. Manchamanteles will also offer their regular menu as well, you can make Valentine’s Day reservations on Tock.
The Robey offers three in-house restaurants and bars with special Valentine’s Day offerings. At all-day brunch spot Cafe Robey, all diners will be given complementary chocolates with their meal on Valentine’s Day. From February 12-16, 90’s inspired bar Clever Coyote and rooftop bar The Up Room will offer festive Valentine’s Day cocktails. Valedor, the Japanese-Latin fusion bar located next door to The Robey will also offer a special lychee martini during Valentine’s Day week. Make reservations for Cafe Robey and Valedor on Resy, Clever Coyote and The Up Room are first come, first serve.
Multiple Locations
Each Hannah’s location features an entire wall with more than 24 local, national, and European speciality chocolate brands. Guests can stop by to see the chocolate wall in person or add a bar on to any delivery order. Chocolates include: Amedei (Tuscany, Italy), Vosges (Barcelona, Spain), Original Beans (Netherlands) and Chocolove (Colorado, USA).
With locations in Evanston, Winnetka and Libertyville, Hewn Bread offers premium baked goods, artisan breads, coffee and more. This Valentine’s Day, their special offerings include a 4-pack of Linzer heart sandwich cookies, a cinnamon swirl brioche with raisins, and a classic Paris-Brest with hazelnut praline crème mousseline. They will also have take-and-bake molten cakes and gougeres to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home!
Suburbs
This Valentine’s Day, Tievoli Pizza Bar is celebrating with heart-shaped pizzas. In honor of Valentine’s Day and the restaurant’s second anniversary, all pizzas are available in heart shapes upon request, exclusively on February 14. Tievoli’s menu showcases 13 varieties of pizzas crafted with quality, fresh ingredients and a fermented 72-hour dough. For gluten-free diners, Tievoli offers all pizzas with a gluten-free crust, made using Caputo Gluten Free Flour imported from Naples and a 48-hour fermented dough.
This Valentine’s Day weekend, Bar Siena North Shore will host FABIO LIVE!, a four-course dinner and live cooking demonstration with celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 5–7 p.m. Priced at $79 per person, the experience includes the four-course meal, cooking demonstration, and a meet-and-greet with Chef Viviani. An optional wine tasting curated by Siena’s sommelier can be added to enhance the experience. Additional items, such as à la carte dishes, Fabio's cookbook, and wine pairings, are also available. Tables are available for groups of 2, 4, and 6. Tickets can be purchased on their website.
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