Perfect Scottish restaurants for Valentine’s Day

If you’re still looking for the perfect place to take your loved one this Valentine’s Day, take a look at this for some foodie inspiration!

1. Contini George Street, Edinburgh

Nothing says ‘amore’ more than a great Italian, so for Valentine’s Day Contini George Street have pulled together a special menu that is perfect to share with your loved one. Dine in the George Street banking hall interior surrounded by cherubs and luxury furnishings. Their selection of classic Italian dishes include Mozzarella di Bufala DOP, Vincotto candied Pachino tomatoes, basil crumb and avocado purée, and Gnocchi Cacop e Peppe. Finish off your romantic meal with the Contini take on a classic Tiramisu made with marsala mascarpone, coffee meringue and coco soil.

The Contini Valentine’s Day menu is accompanied by a Valentine cocktail and available from 14^th to 16^th February at £37.50 per person.

For more information, visit their website.

Contini is a lavish, opulent setting in which to treat your Valentine.

2. 21212, Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s only Michelin star restaurant with rooms, 21212, was named as one of The Telegraph’s Most Romantic Hotels in Edinburgh. This year they are holding a special evening for Valentine’s Day where they will be serving a specially designed five course menu to their guests. Diners will be greeted as they walk into the Georgian Townhouse with a glass of champagne. The Valentine’s Day menu features dishes such as the Valentine Trifle. For guests that are wanting to extend their 21212 experience, they are welcome to take advance of the restaurant’s four rooms on the top floor of the building that have gorgeous views up on to Calton Hill on one side and the Firth of Forth on the other. The Valentine’s Day five-course menu is £110pp.

For more information, visit their website.

The food speaks for itself at this Michelin star restaurant.

3. Three Chimneys, Isle of Skye

If you’re seeking a romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day, look no further than the Isle of Skye. Secluded, luxurious and welcoming, The Three Chimneys is located at Colbost on Skye’s north-west coast – an ideal place to eat, sleep and retreat. This iconic restaurant with rooms has been at the forefront of the Scottish dining scene for more than 30 years, with menus in the 3 AA Rosette restaurant carefully crafted by head chef, Scott Davies, using the very finest local produce from Skye. Enjoy a romantic dinner in the restaurant – we recommend starting with the Loch Harport oysters, served three ways.

For more information and to book, visit their website.

Loch Harport oysters on the Isle of Skye.

4. Le Roi Fou, Edinburgh

Owned by Chef Jérôme Henry, Le Roi Fou, (‘The Mad King’) is located in Edinburgh’s vibrant New Town. Le Roi Fou offers a relaxed fine dining experience and serves modern European dishes influenced by Jérôme’s French-Swiss roots and extensive culinary career in fine restaurants, including as Head Chef at Anton Mosimann’s private dining club.

Le Roi Fou opened in 2017 and has gone on to win multiple awards, recognising its use of local Scottish ingredients. Le Roi Fou’s seasonal à la carte or tasting menu is perfect for an evening to remember in stylish surroundings, designed by its creative director Isolde Nash, in the heart of the city.

For more information, visit their website.

A tasty treat for your special day.

5. Eusebi Deli, Glasgow

Euesbi Deli in Glasgow’s West End is owned Giovanna Eusebi and offers an authentic taste of Italy. Everything is handmade, including their own pasta, which is made daily in the ‘pasta lab’, focaccia and even homemade ricotta. Anything that can’t be sourced locally, Giovanna imports directly from suppliers in Italy to ensure her customers are always getting the best.

The food at Eusebi is made with real passion so there’s nowhere better to spend Valentine’s Day with the one you love. With a special Valentine’s menu including a sharing dessert and a gift to take away on the evening – it’s the perfect way to warm your heart and nourish your soul.

For more information and to book your table, visit their website.

6. The Spiritualist, Aberdeen

If you’re looking for the coolest spot to spend Valentine’s Day, enjoy a sharing cocktail with your loved one at The Spiritualist on Langstane Place. Choose between the Rum Goddess, Café Mambo, Mr Bean on Caffeine and The Disco Diva, which comes served in a disco ball. Cool down with one of their Signature Ice Spheres, which when cracked open, reveals a cocktail inside. It’s the ideal way to add a bit of theatre to your night! The perfect pairing with any of your cocktails and your Valentine’s evening are The Spiritualist’s selection of sharing platters including the baked camembert with white wine, garlic, chill jam and crispy bread.

For more information, visit their website.

7. Honeycomb & Co., Edinburgh

Honeycomb & Co., located in the heart of Bruntsfield, will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with lot of bubbles and plenty of sweet treats. Pop in for their champagne afternoon tea filled with sweet and savoury treats baked and prepared in house, all washed down with a glass of Heidseick Brut Champagne. Enjoy a selection dishes from their new menu with a loved one and treat them to one of their bespoke gifts. Honeycomb & Co.’s gifting range includes a bottle of Heidseick Brut Champagne with some homemade chocolate-coated honeycomb, dusted in raspberry powder. Or if you’re looking for something to keep you cosy in these chilly nights, pick up a heart hot chocolate mug, accompanied by Honeycomb’s recipe of how to make the perfect hot chocolate, setting you up for the ultimate hygge Valentine’s Day.

8. Kyloe Restaurant & Grill, Edinburgh

Enjoy your Valentine’s Day whilst gazing at Edinburgh Castle in Kyloe Restaurant & Grill. Kyloe specialises in Scottish steak and takes the provenance of their ingredients very seriously, working with the top farmers from around Scotland. Indulge in one of the specially selected sharing steaks with a selection of delicious sides and perfectly paired wines from their extensive wine list. Kyloe are the only restaurant in Edinburgh to serve the incredibly special Hardiesmill Ethical Scotch beef, which is reared in the Borders. Just be sure to leave room for one of the mouth-watering desserts such as passion fruit tart and pomegranate cheesecake or opt for the sharing dessert for the perfect way to finish your Valentine’s Day.

For more information, visit their website.

The perfect steak for a scrumptious Valentine’s dinner.

9. Bilson Eleven, Glasgow

Situated in a 19^th century townhouse in Glasgow’s East End is the pioneering restaurant, Bilson Eleven. Serving a full tasting menu of either five or eight courses, where they recommend allowing three hours to enjoy the meal fully, spend the time with your loved one discovering their approach to a number of classic dishes with their modern twist. Focusing on the best local and seasonal produce and perfectly paired wines for each course, their menu features a number of delights to take you on their culinary journey. Their eight-course tasting menu is available from 7pm onwards from £69.

For more information, visit their website.

10. Table Manors at Achnagairn Estate

Located at the beginning of the popular North Coast 500 route, Achnagairn Estate is home to the award-winning, two AA Rosette Table Manors restaurant. Treat yourself and your loved one to Table Manors’ four-course Valentine’s Day menu – or why not extend your stay by overnighting in one of Achnagairn’s Mini Manors, within the estate’s grounds? Set within 30 acres of countryside, yet only seven miles from Inverness city centre, this is the perfect romantic escape in the Highlands.

For more information and to book, please visit their website.