Well, we are aware that love conquers all. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, sweethearts across the world will think of ingenious ways to make it special and of course, memorable. Roses and chocolates will be sold in millions but the real deal is to go beyond these and make your celebrations a bit more personal. Here is a look at several tony addresses that are trying to take the stress out of Valentine's Day planning, and helping you to focus only on pampering your Valentine.
You can offer your Valentine the ultimate Japanese dining experience at Wasabi by Morimoto with a specially-crafted menu from the repertoire of Iron Chef Morimoto. The package includes the following:
In case you want to celebrate Valentine’s day against the shimmering skyline of the city, you can do so at The Grill Room, the rooftop restaurant at The Chambers. Enjoy a Mediterranean and European meal with a customised five-course menu and other bells and whistles.The package includes the following:
Have a vibrant Valentine’s day celebration with fine wines, spirits and other creative concoctions at Rick’s. On offer are Southeast Asian cuisine, innovative cocktails and eclectic music. The package includes the following:
Four special lounge seating tables will be offered at the 'Upper Al Fresco' at INR 25000 plus taxes for a couple.
There are options for two packages, which includes ‘cocktail paired with tapas menu’ and ‘champagne with caviar’.
Poolside Table
You can live it up in style at one of the city’s most luxurious rooftop’s poolside table at The Leela Palace.
This would be priced at INR 2,50,000 plus taxes per couple and would include a customised 5-course menu with unlimited champagne.
The Private Dining areas - Maharaja Table, Kimono Room, Chef’s Table would be offered with a Special Valentine’s day themed flower set up and a customised menu for two and unlimited champagne at INR 1,00,000 plus taxes per couple.
You can take your pick of any of the following two packages. Both packages include unlimited food and beverage. Everything will be freshly prepared and served on the table.
Price of packages (inclusive of food and beverage)
Non-alcoholic: INR 3500 (Inclusive of taxes) per person
Alcoholic: INR 5900 AI (Inclusive of taxes) per person
What is more? Expect to be entertained by a live saxophone performance to mark your special occasion.
On Valentine’s Day, The China Kitchen has offered a set menu featuring hearty classics and house specialities including Peking Duck, Dumplings, Noodle, Chop & Wok and desserts.
Enjoy trattoria-style Italian cuisine with a live kitchen at La Piazza on the day of love. There is a Valentine-special buffet, which serves antipasti options, showcasing the best of Italian cuisine by Chef Alessandro Sandrolini, while a selection of kinds of pasta, pizzas and main courses are served on the table.
Hotfoot it to Oriental Grill for an endearing Valentine’s day meal. Indulge in an array of starters on the buffet, while the rest of the dishes are cooked in front of you, showcasing the best of the Teppanyaki culinary tradition.
In case you want to give several cuisines a try on Valentine’s day, head to Café, the hotel’s 24-hour restaurant located at pool level. With a multi-cuisine all day buffet format, the outfit is the perfect venue for whispering sweet nothings.
Non-Alcoholic Package: INR 3,650
Prosecco Package: INR 4,200
Taittinger Brut Champagne Package: INR 5,450
Taittinger Rose Champagne Package: INR 6,600
Note: All prices are on a per person basis and will be charged with additional taxes as applicable
Aphrodisiac menus await you at The Imperial’s restaurants to make your day of love special. Nibble your way through Chef Veena Arora’s South- East Asian spread at The Spice Route. Alternatively, opt for the hotel’s unique dining experience tailor-made for Valentine’s Day, that’s offered in structured canopies, under a starlit sky at San Gimignano lawns and 1911 lawns. Daniell’s Tavern can also be your choice if you are craving authentic Pan-Indian flavours while La Baguette - the French patisserie is all set to indulge you and your partner with sinful desserts.
Date: 14th February 2018
Timings: 07:00 pm to 11:45 pm at The Spice Route, San Gimignano, 1911
06:30 pm to 11:45 pm at Daniell’s Tavern
10:00am to 10:00pm at La Baguette
San Gimignano specials
Cannelloni Gratinati Pollo E Spinaci - Cannelloni filled with chicken and spinach, au gratin
Agnelotti Di Spinaci E Ricotta Con Finferli E Funghi Spugnole - Spinach and ricotta agnolotti with chanterellei& morel mushrooms
Duo Di Fettuccine Di Barbabietola E Zafferano Con Cuori Di Palma Grigliata, Uovo In Camicia, Asparagi E Lampone Croccante - duo of beetroot and saffron fettuccini with grilled palm hearts, poached egg, asparagus and raspberry crisp
San Gimignano Dinner: INR 14,000+ Taxes (Per Couple) 4 Course Menu
San Gimignano Canopy: INR 75,000+Taxes (Per Couple) 5 Course Menu + 1btl Champagne
Daniell’s Tavern Specials
Badami Nalli Korma With Zaffrani Rice
Nargisi kofta - Egg Dumplings in a smooth Onion Gravy
Meen Moilee with Steamed Rice
Garam Jalebi with Strawberry Rabri
Price: INR 14000+ Taxes (Per Couple) 4 Course Menu
1911 Specials
Shrimp Cocktail with Hot Brandy Sauce
Cauliflower Bisque with lime and avocado
Crab and Papaya Timbale with mint
Parmesan Baked Chicken, Caramelised Porcini
Grilled and milk poached Sea Bass with Celeriac Puree
Beetroot and Asparagus Soup with mix nuts
Chocolate Coated Strawberries
Coffee Crème De Pot
Strawberry Tarts
Strawberry Tiramisu
1911 Lunch: INR 3500 + Taxes (Per Person) Buffet
1911 Dinner: INR4000 + Taxes (Per Person) Buffet
1911 Canopy: INR 30,000+ Taxes (Per Couple) Inclusive of 4 Course menu + 2 Glasses of champagne
Susmita Saha is a Delhi-based Features Writer. She has worked as an Assistant Editor at India Today and The Telegraph and writes on arts and culture, films, travel, food, architecture, design and various other lifestyle subjects. She has seriously itchy feet and plans to tick the world off her bucket list, one burger at a time.
