Love is cliché and if there’s a classic program for Valentine’s Day, it’s going out for lunch or dinner with your sweetheart! So if you’re wondering where to eat on Valentine’s Day and surprise your partner, we’ve put together the best addresses in town. Check out our tips!
Tutto Gnocchi
At Tutto Gnocchi, chef Helena Murucci has prepared a unique and exclusive dessert: the Melted Heart.
It’s a white chocolate heart filled with semi-sweet chocolate mousse with crunch and a delicate English cream, served warm. A real sensory experience!
But this delight will be available for a limited time, from June 12 to 15, in all units.
📌BarraShopping | Avenida das Américas, 4666 – Barra da Tijuca
Rua São Clemente, 24 – Botafogo
📌Shopping Nova América | Avenida Pastor Martin Luther King Jr., 126 – Del Castilho
Casa Milà
If you don’t know where to eat on Valentine’s Day, how about trying a special 4-course dinner at Casa Milà?
On the menu, Croquetas de Jamón con Gambas al ajillo, the launches Huevos Rotos and Pulpo a Feira and, to finish in style, Churros al Ganache de Chocolate. There is also the option of pairing three glasses of wine with Casa Flora wines.
📌Rua Esteves Júnior, 28 – Laranjeiras
Lazy
Lazy has launched a special menu for Valentine’s Day, which will be served exclusively on June 12, starting at 4pm.
The “Menu à Trois” plays with the mood of the date and features three special dishes: “Trisal“, with a trio of mozza tartine, confit garlic bread and crudo tartare on ciabatta; “Good Mess“, with prawn quenelle with pumpkin caramelle in bisque with coconut milk and spices; and “Citrus Swing“, a dessert of white chocolate ganache with yogurt, fresh fruit, mandarin sorbet with Galician lemon and citrus syrup.
📌Rua General Polidoro, 23 – Botafogo
Calm
The evening of June 12 at Calma restaurant promises a unique gastronomic experience!
That’s because chef Jess Hume has prepared an exclusive experimental menu for the occasion. The starters include brioche with basil butter snow !
For mains, slow-roasted beef with fregula, pancetta, curd, watercress and jus, as well as the catch of the day served with crispy quinoa, passion fruit emulsion and wild broccoli.
To sweeten the evening, red fruit ice cream with farofa and an irresistible chocolatey wet cake, accompanied by English cream and caramelized chestnuts.
📌Rua das Orquídeas, 8 – Itacoatiara – Niterói
Boulangerie Carioca
If you can’t make it to Paris and want a tip on where to eat on Valentine’s Day, you can stop by Boulangerie Carioca, a pâtisserie inspired by the French style.
There you can try the classic croissant, croque monsieur or even the Petit-Déjeuner, a brunch option to share in four different sizes. The same can be done on an afternoon date, with the Thé du Soir menu, available in different versions.
📌Shopping Metropolitano | Avenida Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, 1300 – Barra Olímpica
Jotabê Pizzeria
In Jardim Botânico, Jotabê Pizzeria is offering two complimentary glasses of wine on June 12 for couples who choose to celebrate in the restaurant’s lounge.
In addition, the pizzas strike a balance between tradition and daring. Among the highlights is the Oro Verde with mortadella speciale, pistachio crème and stracciatella. While the Queijo Coalho com Rapadura pizza transforms Northeastern flavors into an irresistible combination!
📌Avenida Alexandre Ferreira, 196 – Jardim Botânico
Kitchin
For couples who want a sophisticated celebration, Kitchin offers a high-level Japanese experience. Only on the 12th, the restaurant is offering a tasting menu for two people, with a starter, a sequence of special sushi and sashimi and two glasses of wine to toast.
Dinner starts with salmon tataki in ponzo sauce, followed by prime cuts such as squid sashimi, special jyo centolla and sea bass nigiri with truffled honey.
📌Shopping Leblon | Avenida Afrânio de Melo Franco, 290 – Leblon
Peixoto Sushi
Still on the Japanese theme of where to eat on Valentine’s Day, Peixoto Sushi is also an unmissable tip!
Chef Willians has put together two menus with two glasses of sparkling wine, a starter and a dessert.
The first option includes Shrimp Popcorn, Usuzukuri Salmon, Salmon Belly Sushi, Gunkan Shimeji, among other oriental delights, plus 2 glasses of sparkling wine, Cheesecake or Ice Cream.
In the second option, you’ll find a Salmon Basket, Oishi San, different sushi options, spicy Tuna, plus Cheesecake or Ice Cream.
📌Rua Dezenove de Fevereiro, 49 – Botafogo
Rio’s Whale
With a privileged view of Aterro do Flamengo, Baleia Rio’s is a great tip for Valentine’s Day!
To celebrate the date, chef Bruno Barros has prepared a special menu. As a starter, there are two suggestions to share: Roastbeef with spicy salsa, dijon mustard and red onion pickle; and Shrimp in garlic, made with olive oil, garlic chips and fresh parsley.
As a main course, the chef chose grilled fish of the day with funghi risotto and grilled entrecote with orange sweet potato puree and crispy potatoes. To close, the house’s favorite dessert: Baleia Mousse, made with three types of chocolate!
📌Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, s/n – Flamengo
Nam Thai
Chef David Zisman ‘s proposal for Nam Thai ‘s menu is a celebration of striking and spicy flavors, with ingredients typical of Thai cuisine that awaken the senses.
One of the highlights on the menu is the duck roll with pineapple chutney, a delicious combination of contrasting flavors.
In addition, the Pennag Laksa is an enticing dish with fried rice noodles, prawns, squid and scallops, all prepared with coconut milk, pennang curry, kafir lime leaves, mint, tamarind and lemon, which can be adapted into a vegetarian version.
To end the meal, two desserts stand out: the Belgian chocolate kulfi, with Ovomaltine and caramelized banana, and the coconut cream and ginger brule.
📌Rua Rainha Guilhermina, 95 – Loja B – Leblon