The Food of Love: Valentine’s Meal Deals

Here’s a round-up of restaurants going the extra mile to help you seal the deal this Valentine’s. Click the restaurant titles for maps and user reviews, and don’t forget to call ahead for reservations. Also, only propose publicly if you’re at least fairly sure your partner won’t laugh in your face. It happens. She wasn't worth it anyway. I'm better off without her.

Aria, China World Hotel
Exquisite four-course gourmet set menu with a glass of champagne and a surprise gift. RMB 999+15% per couple. (6505 2266 ext 36)

Blue Frog
Hearty four-course set meal includes a glass of wine and coffee. RMB 268. (6417 4030)

The Bookworm
Indulge in a chocolate and strawberry platter with a bottle of champagne. RMB 210.
(6586 9507)

Capital M
Set menu begins with champagne and caviar and meanders through a feast of aphrodisiacs like eggs & oysters (in each other’s shells), lobster tails, salmon, crispy suckling pig and more. RMB 688+10%. (6702 2727)

CRU Steakhouse, JW Marriott
Luscious seven course set menu including oysters with two glasses of champagne, black truffle and Madeira soup, fresh roses for ladies and much more sweet surprises. RMB 1288+15% per couple. (5908 668)

Enoteca
Chocolate fondue featuring imported Belgian chocolate, fruits, cookies, marshmallows and more. Pair it with champagne on special offer for this night only! (6587 1578)

Ganges
Candlelit five-course set menu of healthy Indian food, available at all branches. RMB 138. (6587 2999)

Invito
Three course dinner with a special dessert and wine pairings. RMB 520 per couple. (5905 6909)

Jing, The Peninsula Hotel
Sumptuous five-course dinner includes a complimentary cocktail. RMB 788+15% (per couple). 6-10.30pm. (8516 2888 ext 6714)

Morel’s
A “Lovers Set Menu” of cream of tomato soup, grilled salmon with pink champagne and
St. Valentine cake. RMB 398 per couple. 11.30am-1am. (6416 8802)

One East, Hilton Beijing
A romantic set menu paired with a bottle of Mumm champagne. Splash out an extra RMB 1,000 for a deluxe spa treatment for two and a night of passion in a King Deluxe room. RMB 999+15% per couple. (5865 5030)

Prego, Westin Financial Street
New chef Fabrizio Bigi prepares a five-course menu accompanied by a bottle of Pommery Pop champers. RMB 1,398+15% per couple. (6606 8866 ext 7815)

SALT
Valentine’s Bubbly Brunch. Nothing says “I want you” like poached oysters with champagne broth, pan-seared salmon and Toblerone fondue with strawberries. RMB 398 (with free flow of champagne).
Noon-4pm. (6437 8457)

Vasco’s, Hilton Wanfujing
Candlelit set dinner includes glass of Taittinger champagne and a heart-shaped cake. RMB 840+15% per couple. (5812 8888)