The biggest date night of the year is coming up, and the citys restaurants are pulling out all the stops so you and your date can celebrate in style this Valentines Day in Chicago. Enjoy special tasting menus, champagne toasts, wine pairings, and chocolate-filled baking classes. Take a look at our favorites below, and be sure to secure your reservation for Valentines Day 2025 in Chicago. 

Alinea: Surprise your Valentine with an unforgettable Michelin-star experience. Expect an evening that transforms ingredients and techniques into a multi-sensory dining experience.

LH Rooftop: The gorgeous rooftop restaurant will be adorned with Valentine’s Day-themed igloos that create a romantic and intimate setting against the stunning city skyline. 

CheSa’s Bistro Bar: Serving Creole cuisine in Avondale, CheSas romantic offerings will include live jazz, complimentary champagne, and a long-stem rose for your love.

Brass Tack: Indulge in a specially curated prix-fixe menu, with the option to choose three or four courses. Meals come with a complimentary half bottle of sparkling wine.

Mesler Kitchen Bar Lounge: The Hyde Park neighborhood spot offers a luxurious Valentines Day dinner experience. Choose from sophisticated flavors like lobster bisque, sautéed diver sea scallops, and molten red velvet cake. 

Coco Pazzo: The Italian restaurant has been a Chicago staple for more than 30 years, with a wood-fired oven, an award-winning wine list, and handmade pasta. There will be a number of Valentines Day specials available.

Nafsi: The new upscale restaurant, located inside the historic South Shore Cultural Center, is offering both Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day specials. 

Next: This Michelin-starred spot is known for its always-rotating menu. This February, it will pay homage to its sister restaurant Alinea.

Toro: The curated prix-fixe menu at Toro showcases bold Latin flavors and global influences. For those looking to elevate their experience, upgrade with wine pairings or the tableside tomahawk flambé.

Le Sud: The romantic Roscoe Village restaurant will feature extravagant Valentine’s Day decorations throughout the salon, main dining room, and heated patio. Special menu items for the evening are venison with foie gras and red beet risotto. 

City Cruises: Spend Valentine’s Day on the water and experience unique vantage points of the city skyline while enjoying an elegant plated dinner.

City Cruises Chicago RiverItalian Village: Be transported into old-world Italian romance at this family-owned restaurant in the heart of the Loop. There will be a set menu, in addition to wine specials. 

Kindling: Celebrate the day of love with an exclusive three-course prix fixe menu by a James Beard Award-winning chef. The experience starts with an amuse-bouche of caviar and ends with a decadent warm chocolate molten cake.

Demera Ethiopian Cuisine: Everything is designed to share at Demera, serving up authentic Ethiopian flavors in the Uptown neighborhood.

Casa Chi: Feel the vibes of a romantic Peruvian getaway during this three-course dinner complete with cocktail specials and live soulful music.

Maple Ash: Known as one of the citys best date night spots, Maple Ash will offer a special seafood risotto with a Maine lobster, king crab, and scallops.

Fora: The special language of love five-course menu includes dishes like saffron oysters, winter truffle risotto, and various desserts at this swanky West Loop spot.

Bronzevillle WineryManchamanteles: This authentic Mexican restaurant in Bucktown draws inspiration from the romance-novel-turned-movie “Like Water for Chocolate” for its Valentine’s Day menu.

Sifr: Delight in vibrant flavors of the Middle East with a romantic tasting menu at Sifr, which recently received a Michelin Bib Gourmand designation.

Bronzeville Winery: Share a bottle of wine paired with a menu of elegantly plated dishes at the neighborhood hot spot.

Itoko: In Lakeview, this intimate Japanese spot from the team behind Momotaro will be serving sushi and robata favorites, along with exciting new dishes, to make your celebration truly special.

HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen: Helmed by a married couple, HaiSous is the perfect place to spend Valentines Day. Shareable dishes and an inviting atmosphere seal the deal.

Geja’s Cafe: Geja’s Cafe has been a mainstay in Lincoln Park for more than 50 years, featuring a romantic interior and a variety of fondue offerings to share.

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©Adam Alexander Photography 2019Raised: Celebrate the stages of love with a menu designed to captivate the heart. Each bite will represent a different phase of romance, from like to love.

Sepia: The Michelin-starred restaurant is offering a special customizable tasting menu. Indulge in unique dishes like grilled lobster chawanmushi, caramelized tarte anglaise, and more.

Adorn Bar Restaurant: The beautiful restaurant on the seventh floor of the Four Seasons features a menu of shareable plates and small bites. Enjoy live music, specialty cocktails, and custom-engraved wine glasses with select champagne purchases. 

Rose Mary: Have an unforgettable evening with a carefully curated prix-fixe menu of Italian-Croatian fare. Menu highlights are tuna crudo with crispy capers, rabbit mortadella tortellini, and more.

BLVD Steakhouse: The classic American steakhouse is celebrating Valentines Day with a luxurious three-course menu designed to elevate any romantic evening. Add luxe upgrades like shrimp cocktails, oysters, seafood towers, or caviar service. 

Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse: The iconic steakhouse is offering a romantic Valentine’s Day for two with twin filets paired with broiled lobster tails, mashed potatoes, and charred broccolini. Finish with molten chocolate and salted caramel gelato.

Moody Tongue: This Michelin-starred restaurant and brewery offers an intimate setting with just 28 seats. Enjoy an elevated tasting menu of creative food and beer pairings. 

Brasero: The acclaimed Latin-inspired restaurant offers the perfect blend of romance, flavor, and cultural richness. The menu beautifully marries South American culinary traditions with a Midwestern sensibility.

Perilla Korean American Steakhouse: The new Asian-inspired steakhouse is offering a prix fixe dinner with a swoon-worthy menu, including oysters with kimchi vinaigrette, premium cuts grilled tableside, and a yuzu olive cake.

The Metropolitan: This private members club is open to the public on Valentine’s Day weekend. Indulge in an enchanting evening featuring a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.

Ina Mae Tavern: The New Orleans-style restaurant is offering three days of Valentine’s activities, including karaoke, a special four-course dinner, and a burlesque show. 

Avli on the Park: Cozy up to the fireplace while enjoying Greek-inspired Valentine’s Day specials. Finish dinner with a gold-dusted raspberry cheesecake.

Virtue: The award-winning Hyde Park restaurant showcases love through elevated soul food and Southern classics like the blackened catfish and buttered grits. 

Cindy’s Rooftop: Celebrate with breathtaking views and culinary delights. Exclusive Valentines Day offerings include a chilled seafood platter, a ribeye for two, and a “melt my heart” chocolate mousse.

Stetsons Modern Steak + Sushi: Indulge in lovely Valentine’s Day-themed culinary delights during a three-course meal. Round out the evening with a signature drink — Love Potion No. 9.

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