Restaurants with a Romantic Valentine’s Menu

Need a little help in the Romance Department? Don’t worry! We are your interim Cupid. We understand how hard it can be to find the most romantic dinner spot to spoil that particular person in your life. Finding the right atmosphere, a delicious menu, and of course, creative cocktails but it so happens that each of these restaurants is it and they have prepared a unique Valentine’s menu that will impress.

Treat that special person to a romantic evening at one of these great restaurants and create memories that will last forever!

The Albion Rooms, 33 Nicholas Street 

With a warm atmosphere and comforting upscale food, The Albion Rooms is your home away from home. Did you know that The Albion Rooms was a hotel before it became a restaurant? It was established in 1871, and it is still in use today as it is still a popular place to relax and dine.

This Valentine’s Day, enjoy a special menu created by Top Chef Canada Winner and Beat Bobby Flay Winner Chef Rene Rodriguez.

The Albion Rooms Valentine’s Menu

FIRST COURSE
BEET VELOUTÉ

SECOND COURSE
RAVIOLO OF CONFIT SQUAB 

THIRD COURSE
SMOKED DUCK BREAST

OR

PAN ROASTED HALIBUT

OR

MISO BUTTER BASTED CELERIACE “MIGNON”

FOURTH COURSE
CHOCOLATE SACHER BY ELINA PATESSERIE

Book your Reservation: https://bit.ly/3YdWWCs

Zoe’s, 1 Rideau Street 

What better way to spend your Valentine’s evening than in a castle? Located in the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Zoe’s offers delicious food with views overlooking downtown; it’s the place to be!

Zoe’s offers a three-course tasting menu on Valentine’s weekend from February 10th to February 12th and a five-course tasting menu on Valentine’s Day. Indulge more with a unique pink cocktail created with beer and gin. Awkward – indulge more? Maybe reframe as a way to finish off the evening, etc.

Zoe’s Valentine’s Day Menu

FIRST COURSE

WILD MUSHROOM SOUP

tartufata, crostini, chives, charcoal salt, pine nuts

SECOND COURSE

FENNEL & BLOOD ORANGE SALAD

frisée, kale, Manchego, radicchio, 50 years aged sherry vinaigrette, niçoise olives, pickled onions, pistachios

THIRD COURSE

choose one

ACORN SQUASH FETTUCCINE

goat cheese, spinach, lemon cream, gremolata crumbs (vegetarian)

LOBSTER & CRAB FETTUCCINE

lemon cream, Acadian sturgeon caviar, dill, baby spinach, gremolata crumbs

FOURTH COURSE

choose one

PEPPER-CRUSTED HANGAR STEAK

celeriac purée, bordelaise sauce, roasted heirloom carrots, rapini

ROASTED MUSHROOMS

herb polenta, wilted greens, forestière sauce, pistachio pistou (vegetarian)

FIFTH COURSE

RUBY CHOCOLATE CREAM

red wine mousse, hibiscus gel, pink pralines, chocolate sorbet

Book your Reservation: https://bit.ly/3YEkJvb

NORCA, 30 Daly Ave

Enjoy the beautiful ambiance of NORCA restaurant! NORCA offers a perfect conceptualized menu based on Northern Canadian cuisine and is offering a special Valentine’s with an optional wine pairing with every dish.

Next door to NORCA is the Ottawa Art Gallery, make it a perfect date night out with a trip to the gallery.

Valentine’s Day at NORCA 

FIRST COURSE

WILD MUSHROOM SOUP 

puffed rice with chervil oil

Pairing: Pfefferer Moscato Giallo 2021

OR

SWISS CHARD, ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES, PICKLED WATERMELON, CANDIED BEETS SALAD

toasted walnuts, Monsieur Émile cheese from Québec with a maple Dijon dressing

Pairing:Pfefferer Moscato Giallo 2021

SECOND COURSE

TOURNEDOS ROSSINI 

Filet mignon from Ferme de la Grange, pan-fried foie gras, truffled parsnip and celeriac purée, pan-fried Brussels sprouts and rosemary red wine reduction

Pairing: Bella terra Cabernet Franc 2017

OR

MONKFISH

Monkfish fillet with wild rice, grilled carrots, seaweed and herb sauce

Pairing: Closson Chase Pinot Noir 2019

OR

TIAN

winter vegetable mille-feuille, cherry tomatoes, crispy shallots and tomato coulis

Pairing: Battito Umbria Rosso 2018

THIRD COURSE

SELECTION OF CHEESE FROM QUEBEC 

Pairing: K.J Watson Rosé 2021

OR

CHOCOLATE CAKE

with red currant coulis

Pairing: Late Harvest Chardonnay Musqué 2017

OR

SABAYON

with seasonal fruit gratin

Pairing: Late Harvest Riesling 2016

Book your Reservation: https://bit.ly/3YCezLI