Mumbai’s most romantic Valentine’s Day restaurants!

If you’re still ambling for some great Valentine’s Day celebration options, we’ve got you sorted. A special day such as this requires a special touch of great cuisine, ambiance, service and a stunning overall dining experience to feel exclusive.

Bayroute – Mumbai’s most-loved fine dine that serves utterly authentic and delicious Middle-Eastern cuisine. A classic culmination of east-meets-west, Bayroute’s minimalistic Middle-Eastern ambience sets the perfect mood with its rose-gold cutlery and stunning views. To commemorate Valentine’s Day, the tables will have special floral centerpieces and an overall mood of romance. Prepared from ingredients sourced right from the bazaars of Middle East, are delectable house specialties such as Bharatli Hummus, Koshari, Quwarmah, Arni Arnaki, Mint Chocolate and Greek Yogurt Popsicles, Quinoa Tabbouleh, Sorbets such as Lebanon Lentil and Shorba Manti; Fatteh, Koshari, and Rotisserie Chicken and mind-numbing choices in exotic desserts like Gold Souk and Jannat-e-Eadn. The world’s finest wines were paired perfectly to go with the cuisine, while the bartender tossed up house-special cocktails such as Desert Storm, Drink Like an Egyptian and Turkish Express. With successful outlets in Cuffe Parade and Hiranandani – Powai, Bayroute is spreading the goodness of authentic middle eastern cuisine all over the city!

Locations: Cuffe Parade, Hiranandani – Powai

Poetry by Love and Cheesecake

Adding more irresistible choices to its array of over 400 desserts and savouries, Poetry by Love and Cheesecake has specially-curated tokens of love for Valentine’s Day. We wish you luck as you choose from Straight From The Heart Chocolate Box (A box of breathtaking caramels, fruties, nutties, and chocolate pralines); Pick Me! (Available in Love and Cheesecake’s bestselling flavours of Double Chocolate Truffle and Red Velvet); Queen of Hearts (A heart-shaped slab of chocolate layered with decadent chocolate truffle and garnished with dollops of Belgian chocolate marquise, fresh strawberries and rose petals); Little Lovebugs: (Little heart-shaped pieces of indulgence that come with a crisp dark chocolate shell, dunked in bittersweet dark chocolate and topped with a little heart); Chocolate and Berries (Luscious strawberries, dipped in the finest chocolate); Valentine’s Day Lock-In (Love and Cheesecake’s best Red Velvet cheesecake, frosted with silky icing and finished with the cutest handmade heart-shaped chocolates, roses and fresh strawberries); and Valentine’s Heart Strawberry Cheesecake: (Eggless heart-shaped Strawberry Cheesecake). All these goodies are 100% eggless and start at just Rs. 100. The perfect gifts for those you love!

Locations: Across all Poetry by Love & Cheesecake Outlets – Kala Ghoda, Kamala Mills Lower Parel, Bandra, Juhu, Hiranandani Powai, Lokhandwala Andheri W, Viviana Mall,

Thane.

White Charcoal

White Charcoal has been stunning patrons with its progressive Indian cuisine since its opened doors last year. Inspired by the extensive travels of MasterChef Ajay Chopra, White Charcoal offers a culinary experience like no other. For Valentine’s Day, there will be special soft, romantic live music, coupled with a dreamy candlelight dinner setting. Be prepared for a great evening out as you sample its rare and exotic menu that includes Dahi Bhalla Ice-Cream, Indori Corn Khees Tempura, Khoya Mutter Khatafi, Haleem Baklava, Nahari Kebab, Prawns Tellichery, Gulabi Murgh Shorba, Coal-Roasted Litti Chokha, Rajasthani Lamb Chops, Konkan Fried Fish, Dal Awadhi, Malpua Stack with Lavender Rabdi – and everything in between!

Address: SAB TV Lane, Oberoi Complex, Off New Link Road, Andheri (W).

Loco Loca

If your idea of romance is candlelight dinner under the stars, as a musician plays a soft melody, then look no further than Loco Loca. In a city that’s starved of space, Loco Loca offers a rare open-to-sky dining experience that’s away from the din of the city, while still being at its heart. It’s Spanish-Indian love affair of a menu, crafted by MasterChef Ajay Chopra, offers a stunning variety of Indian inspired salads, Spanish small plates, perfectly cooked wood fired oven pizza, lip-smacking gourmet burgers, delicious plates and bowls, charcoal grills and artisanal pastries. All this, cooked fresh and live at Loco Loca’s beautiful cooking theatre, right before your eyes! Don’t forget to order a cocktail from a stunning range, curated by award-winning mixologist Shatbhi Basu!

Address: SAB TV Lane, Oberoi Complex, Off New Link Road, Andheri (W).

Drinkery 51

Mumbai’s favourite watering hole has 2 days of Valentine’s Day festivities planned, with something for everyone. On February 13, they celebrate with an all-day Happy Hour, 699 offer (unlimited sangrias and draught beer for INR 699), 20% discount for a couple during lunch hours and a special Valentine’s Day cocktail and dessert. On February 14, the legendary DJ Remy will be in the house to get the groove going. A cover charge of INR 1500 (for couples and stags) will give you access to Drinkery 51’s Valentine’s celebrations that include a 1+1 free glasses of sparkling wine for a couple on the first order, chef’s special sparkling wine cocktail and dessert and a speed dating event for all those looking for love, between 5:30 PM and 7 PM. Their perfectly done up romantic ambience, complete with balloons, roses, and candlelight, wraps it all up nicely.

Address: Drinkery 51 - 1st Floor, Vibgyor Towers, Opposite Trident Hotel, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051

So, if you haven’t made your Valentine’s Day plans yet, make a rush for it. Mumbai’s finest places have it all sorted for you – from candlelight, flowers, and cocktails to gift hampers,

special offers and even speed dating. Reserve your table today and show you special someone that they deserve the best!