Romantic takeaway and delivery dinners for Valentine's Day in Ottawa
10 February 2025
Whatever February 14th means to you, there are lots of ways to have a celebratory. We’re rounded up our Valentine’s Day suggestions from our recent newsletters. Here’s everything you need to know to keep your honey sweet.
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Take Home / Cook at Home Ideas
❤️ Look to Around Block Butcher & Market for the last-minute solution to your Valentine’s Day romantic cook-at-home dinner conundrum.. Choose from Chicken Supreme, Denver Steak, Sirloin Steak, or Surf & Turf Dinners, all of which come with sides and cooking tips. Order now and pick up Thursday February 13 or Friday February 14.
❤️ Order your stay-at-home Valentine’s Day meal from Red Apron, who have romantic options for Thursday February 13 and Friday February 14.
❤️ Show your family some Valentine’s Day love with the Pizza Party prepared meal for four from Urban Element. Not only will you split two pizzas but your DIY Vanilla Cake dessert includes toppings so everyone can customize to their heart’s content. The order cut off is tomorrow (Wednesday February 12) at 2:00 pm.
❤️ Celebrate the day of romance at home with The Cuisine of Portugal from NeXT. (It’s too late for an eat-in reservation)
❤️ Urban Element Catering has a choice of Roast Beef Tenderloin or Celeriac and Mushroom Wellington for stylish at-home dining on February 14.
❤️ Learn how to create Zoe’s signature Apple Pear Salad with ricotta, a heart-healthy recipe, and enjoy it with a delicious entrée and dessert, all while supporting the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. This exclusive event offers hands-on cooking and indulgent dining in the newly renovated space. February 11 and 12. $95
❤️ Stop by Top Shelf Preserves from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Valentine’s Day to experience Little Jo Berry’s cookies, plus take an extra 20% off sodas, seltzers, and other non-alcoholic drinks.
Eating Out Ideas
❤️ Yugirolls will be serving up Ottawa’s best vegan Chinese food from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Dominion City Brewing on Friday.
❤️ Enjoy a classic “dinner and dancing” evening just like your grandparents used to do. Southside Tap and Grill is offering two entrées, two drinks, and two desserts for $46.99, and you’ll even get the chance to win a gift card from the Adult Fun Superstore.
❤️ Hintonburg Public House is keeping it low key on Friday February 14 with the regular menu brunch offering, along with a few surprises. Reservations are recommended.
❤️ Here’s a list of the eating and drinking details of the Love and Delight Getaway Package at Moulin Wakefield Mill: Chocolate-covered strawberries, sparking wine in your room, a three-course Discover Meal at La Muse Restaurant and a gourmet breakfast for two. You’ll be staying one night in a Heritage standard room. The package costs $445 for two people and is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout February.
❤️ Every Valentine’s Day budget is accommodated at Peace by Chocolate, from a single LOVE bar ($6.25) to the epic Chocolate Lovers Box ($205).
❤️ Maker Feed Co., those specialists in romantic dining experiences, present a four-course Valentine’s Italian Dinner on Thursday February 13. 2607 Old Montréal rd, Cumberland K4C 1A2 Sold out.
❤️ Brookstreet Hotel is offering not one but two Valentine dinner options as well as a romantic staycation option.
These restos all have special Valentine’s Day menus:
Shops Selling Valentine’s Sundries
❤️ Road trip: The Vintage Crate in Arnprior offers a range of treats by Canadian brands like Newfoundland Chocolate Company, Tealish Fine Teas, Sloane Tea, Christy’s Gourmet Gifts, fraktals, and I Like Chocolate. You can also order online.
❤️ Stubbe Chocolates’ Canada is Not For Sale bars will make any heart beat faster. Find them in-store today and online this evening.
❤️ You can now buy Fine Chocolate by Ludwig at both locations of Thyme and Again.
❤️ Create your own gift box of 24 macarons from Quelque Chose Patisserie on Montréal Road. You’ll save 20% if you purchase before January 31.
❤️ Almonte’s Hummingbird Chocolate has experiences for Galentines and Valentines: Bring a friend to watch the classic Chocolate (popcorn and a drink included) on Thursday February 13, or book the Fondue for Two on Friday February 14. Sold out. They still have lots of chocs.