Love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we’re all in need of some inspiration for a romantic date night. There are tons of local businesses around Ottawa that are offering special dinner menus and stay packages to ensure your Valentine’s Day is extra special!
To help narrow down the search, we’ve compiled our top 10 restaurants and hotels with Valentine’s Day deals or Couples Packages, so you can create the ultimate date night for you and your bae.
Hotels
1. ARC The Hotel Ottawa
ARC offers their Romance Package which includes a luxurious evening with a bottle of wine, complimentary parking, a 2 p.m. late checkout, and complimentary breakfast for two. With an added bonus of double Aeroplan points – it’s a win-win!
This hotel is also pet-friendly, making it the perfect choice if you want to bring your pooch along on date night.
Located at: 140 Slater St, Ottawa
2. Brookstreet Hotel
Spoil your Valentine this year with not one, but TWO, dining specials at The Brookstreet Hotel. Enjoy an exceptional 4-course dinner menu at Perspectives Restaurant with dishes like Butternut Squash Velouté and Herb-Crusted Lamb. If you’re looking for a more upbeat dining experience, visit Ironstone Grill for live music by Edra Silva from 6:00-9:30 p.m. Ironstone Grill is also offering a delicious 4-course menu for under $100 per person.
Located at: 525 Legget Drive, Kanata
3. Fairmont Château Laurier
Be swept away with a romantic getaway for two with the Fairmont Château Laurier’s Grand Romance Package! Enjoy chocolate covered strawberries with sparkling wine upon your arrival at Ottawa’s castle and wake up feeling connected and refreshed with an intimate breakfast in Wilfred’s Restaurant or in the comfort of your own room.
Located at: 1 Rideau St, Ottawa
4. reStays
The beautiful boutique condo-hotel, reStays, offers a Lovers’ Treat Package which includes breakfast for two from Le Moulin de Provence KD, a bottle of Prosecco, chocolate dipped strawberries, a heart shaped box with chocolates and fresh rose petals from Luxe Bloom, underground parking, and a late checkout.
For the ultimate date night out, pair your stay with a takeout experience from one of reStay’s 4-star dining partners – Riviera, Aiana, or Rabbit Hole.
Located at: 101 Queen St., Ottawa
Restaurants
5. Cocotte Bistro
Cocotte Bistro has an amazing Valentine’s Day menu, only available on February 14, that includes two courses along with an amuse-bouche and Chef’s Sweet Surprise dessert. This French restaurant practically screams romance!
Located at: 123 Metcalfe St., Ottawa
Price: $104 per person
6. La Roma
La Roma is an Italian, from-scratch kitchen, focusing on contemporary Italian cuisine that is rooted in tradition. Their Valentine’s Day menu offers an incredible menu of two courses plus a dessert.
Located at: 430 Preston St., Ottawa
Price: $90 per person
7. Carben Food + Drink
The Valentine’s Day menu at Carben is sure to be a memorable meal with an eight-course tasting menu that is guaranteed to look like a work of art!
Located at: 1100 Wellington St. W, Ottawa
Price: $110 per person
8. Fairouz Cafe
Fairouz Cafe is offering a romantic, four-course dinner for two that includes dishes like Winter Truffle Baba Ghanoush, Ras el hanout crusted Albacore, and Shish Tawook. There’s only a few available reservations left – be sure to secure your spot soon!
Located at: 15 Clarence St., Ottawa
Price: $85 per person
9. Sidedoor Restaurant
Inspired by the street food of Southeast Asia, SIDEDOOR is offering a delicious casual yet refined, five-course tasting menu that’s made for sharing. This is one of the best values for a Valentine’s Day dinner date in the city and it’s available from February 14-18.
Located at: 18B York St., Ottawa
Price: $140 per couple
10. Fauna Food + Bar
Fauna is offering an elegant four-course set menu which includes Bison Carpaccio, Casarecce, Surf & Turf, and Croquembouche. You can also add on 1/2 dozen oysters for $24 and a wine pairing for an additional $70.
Located at: 425 Bank St., Ottawa
Price: $110 per person
So how are you going to spend this special day? We hope this list helps to give you unique date ideas that will WOW your partner!
Expand your bucket list with even more Ottawa date ideas here!
