Valentine’s Day is back in all is delicious, romantical glory! So you can treat your better half to a truly romantic evening of culinary delights. Some of the best chefs in Boston, Cambridge and beyond will be whipping up all sorts of deliciousness designed for lovebirds. Scroll down for a slew of restaurants open for Valentine’s Day and see what they’ve got in store for you and the object of your affection.
A la Carte
The team at Alcove will be celebrating the most romantical of holidays all weekend long. Book a table at the West End spot on Tuesday to enjoy your favorites from the regular menu or any of their a la carte specials like Alcove tots with caviar, steak tartare, beef short rib and chocolate truffles.
Availability: 12:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
50 Lovejoy Wharf
Boston, MA 02114
617-248-0050
A la Carte
The chefs and bartenders at Alden & Harlow will be adding tempting food and drink specials to their regular a la carte offerings (which are already pretty irresistible to begin with). Reservations are strongly recommended, so book a table to build-your-own ideal meal at this beloved Harvard Square spot.
Availability: 5:00-11:00pm
Price: A la Carte
40 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-864-2100
A la Carte
Chef Adam Resnick's curated selection of Valentine's Day specials will be available at Bambara all weekend long plus Monday and Tuesday so holiday diners will have plenty of chances to celebrate. Book a table for dinner to tuck into dishes like steak tartare and filet mignon with black truffle and mushroom risotto. You won't want to miss these swoon-worthy specials.
Availability: Friday, February 10th through Tuesday, February 14th 5:00-9:00pm
Price: A la Carte
25 Edwin H Land Boulevard
Cambridge, MA 02141
617-868-4444
A la Carte
Grab yourself and your seafood-loving other half a table at The Banks Fish House on Tuesday, February 14th to tuck into your faves from the regular menu or chef Robert Sisca's seafood-centric specials (think Tyee Ora King Salmon Crudo, Surf and Turf with a tomahawk steak and lobster) with a specialty cocktail and wine specials.
Availability: Friday, February 10th through Tuesday, February 14th 5:00-9:30pm
Price: A la Carte
406 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-399-0015
A la Cart
You and your Valentine can celebrate love all weekend long with bubbles, cocktails and lots of amazing Italian fare from the team at Bar Volpe. Pick a day and book a reservation for a table in the dining room or a seat at the bar to tuck into Karen Akunowicz's house-made antipasti, fresh pastas and maybe something from the mozzarella bar.
Availability: Saturday, February 11th, Sunday, February 12th and Tuesday, February 14th 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
170 W Broadway
Boston, MA 02127
617-865-7100
A la Carte & Prix Fixe
Celebrate a full week of love at Bianca with a Valentine's prix fixe dinner for two offered from Saturday, February 11th through Saturday, February 18th. Start the night with a glass of complimentary bubbles and follow it with tuna or steak tartare, fusilli with mushrooms, chocolate mousse and other goodies.
Availability: Saturday, February 11th through Saturday, February 18th 4:00-9:00pm
Price: A la Carte; $65 per person
55 Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
857-576-8300
Prix Fixe
The Back Bay's Bistro du Midi will be serving a special chef's Valentine's Day tasting menu full of indulgent French-inspired dishes throughout Valentine's Day weekend and a five course tasting menu on Tuesday, February 14th. Make a dinner reservation to celebrate your love over deliciousness like Bluefin Tuna Tartare, Beet Gnocchi, Ora King Salmon and Chocolate Maoelleux.
Availability: Chef's tasting: Friday, February 10th through Monday, February 13th 5:00-9:30pm Five course tasting: Tuesday, February 14th 5:00-9:30pm
Price: $150 per person; $90 optional wine pairing
272 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-426-7878
A la Carte
Have a festive and flirty Valentine's Day at Burro Bar in Brookline where they're offering their special Valentine's menu for the whole weekend and right on through Tuesday. Sip on cocktails like the Love Bites with bourbon, yellow chartreuse, grapefruit, raspberry and bubbles or enjoy sweets like chocolate tres leches. Make sure to grab a res before they're booked, or you can order to-go and celebrate at home.
Availability: Friday, February 10th through Tuesday, February 14th 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
1665 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02445
617-277-0427
A la Carte
Whether you're celebrating at home, or want to have an intimate night out, Burro Bar South End has you covered with their regular a la carte menu as well as some Valentine's specials available for dining in or take-out Friday through Tuesday. You and yours can look forward to specials like chipotle crab cakes, prickly pear margs and apple crisp with dulce de leche ice cream.
Availability: Friday, February 10h through Tuesday, February 14th 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
1357 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02118
617-426-9300
Pre-Order Online & A la Carte
South Boston's go-to for classic Italian-American eats welcomes lovebirds with its gluten free a la carte menu. Like every Tuesday, the kitchen is entirely gluten free and offering all the pizzas, pastas and breads. In their Supper Club, there will be a special Sinatra show if you want to enjoy live music with your carbs — doors open at 5:30pm and the show starts at 6:00pm. You can also pre-order Valentine's cookies, chocolates and more (with gluten) for pick-up if you're looking for a small and yummy gift.
Availability: Pre-Order online by Thursday, February 9th for pick-up 11:00am-6:00pm Friday, February 10th to Tuesday, February 14th; On-site dining Tuesday, February 14th 4:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
443 W Broadway
Boston, MA 02127
617-993-8080
Prix Fixe
If you have a truffle lover in your life, head to Catalyst in Cambridge for their Black Truffle Wine Dinner. The four course prix fixe menu features decadent dishes like truffle butter-poached Maine lobster, lamb with a truffle bordelaise sauce, duck ravioli with shaved black truffle and a truffle brie to end your meal. Each course is carefully paired with bubbles or wine and tax and gratuity are included so you don't have to worry about a thing.
Availability: 6:30-9:00pm
Price: $165 per person
300 Technology Square
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-576-3000
Prix Fixe
Take your amore to the North End for an evening full of romance – and tasty Italian eats – at Ciao Roma. The elegant restaurant overlooking North Square will be serving a three-course prix fixe for two with dishes like lobster ravioli and skirt steak with Prosecco included, so you can toast to the biggest date night of the year.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $99 per couple
5A North Square
Boston, MA 02113
617-829-4975
