Seasonality, Maidenhead

Seasonality, Maidenhead restaurants for valentines near me

As far as settings go, it doesn’t get more intimate than Michelin Guide hottie Seasonality – a cosy neighbourhood restaurant where its imaginative dishes and cooking are in a class of their own. The place is run by husband-and-wife dream team, Wesley and Francesca, with chef Wesley regularly taking the limelight at his cooking station in the centre of the ten table restaurant. As for the food, expect an ingredient-led, regularly changing menu of innovative and delicate dishes where flavour is king. The value is exceptional and there’s a whole lotta foodie love to go around for all.

The Braywood, Maidenhead

The Braywood, Maidenhead romantic restaurants near me

Nothing like a bit of wining and dining to get the mood sizzling. The Braywood is the hottest new destination for your fine dining fix. Kick start the night in the cosy cocktail bar before indulging in their Valentine’s Day specials including Lobster Raviolo, Beef Wellington to share, and a Chocolate Souffle with strawberry ripple ice cream and chocolate sauce. If you need some perspective on just how good this place is, the fact it was only open two months before being added to the coveted Michelin Guide is practically all you need to know. It’s seriously impressive. And that’s before we’ve even touched on the ridiculously stylish interiors.

Mio Fiore, Newbury

Mio Fiore, Newbury romantic restaurants near me

Italian food is the sexiest cuisine around. No better spot to grab some love bites than Mio Fiore, quietly nestled away on Newbury’s Market Street. It’s cosy, buzzy, and oozes oh la la, with views into the restaurant like a scene out of a romcom. Just add two dapper hounds and a spag bol and you’re practically on the set of Lady and the Tramp. But then again, you’d expect nothing less from an authentic, family-run eatery that takes the food of its motherland seriously. Lust for crust? The pizzas are to die for – all 100% handmade and baked in their wood oven that takes pride of place in the restaurant. Now that’s amore.

Omakase Dining Experience, Hurley House Hotel

Omakase Dining Experience, Hurley House Hotel

The Omakase Experience at Hurley House Hotel has us a little hot under the collar. In fact, it’s one of Maidenhead’s best kept secrets, taking place up an intimate five seater bar, with either a 12-course Lotus or 16-course Dragon tasting menu on the cards. Omakase is all the rage with the London foodie crowd, attracting the absolute crème de la crème of chef talent such as Hurley House’s very own Chef Suren who handcrafts exquisite bitesize portions of glory right before your very eyes. It’s top notch ingredients only. Think Wagyu beef and bluefin tuna, and is an absolute belter of a dining experience.

The Woodspeen, Newbury

The Woodspeen quietly twinkles without much fuss. This stylish Scandi vibe restaurant serves seasonal dishes using homegrown or local ingredients (often freshly picked from the garden). The main dining room is surrounded by huge panels of glass, giving a sweeping view of the surrounding countryside right on the doorstep. Make sure to ogle the open kitchen as the chefs flex their creative muscles. It’s all the drama you’ll need on Valentine’s.

Damson Restaurant, Winterbourne

We’ve got a lot of love for Damson Restaurant – headed by chef Henry Kremer-Ireson. They only opened eighteen months ago, but already they’ve made quite the splash (hm, hm, Michelin Guide!) Expect lowdown luxury in a cosy and intimate setting. The service is sublime, but no pretentiousness here. However, it’s the food that’s the real star of the show. Damson is a fine dining destination specialising in seasonally changing tasting menus with expert precision injected into every bite. From 13 -15 Feb the full seven course tasting menu is running and includes a glass of the fantastic local All Angels sparkling wine too.

Goat on the Roof, Newbury

Inserts heart eyes emoji. If there’s anything The Goat on the Roof knows, it’s how to put on one hell of foodie feast. It’s practically the best tapas and wine bar around with rustic charm in spades. On the menu, you’ll find a tempting array of bites, breads, smaller plates, big plates, sides, and puds that regularly change according to the seasons. Once you’ve had your fill, retire upstairs to the quirky yet intimate bar to work your way through their foxy selection of organic and bio diverse wines from the UK and Europe. Saucy.

Bluebells Restaurant, Sunningdale

Bluebells Restaurant, Sunningdale restaurants for valentines near me

A pink and green dream! Bluebells Restaurant in Sunningdale is made for special occasions (and Insta stories). It’s informal fine dining with a stonking wine list. Interior lovers will appreciate the dreamy décor, foodies will lap up the modern European cuisine, and the service will go down a storm for all. It’s got the look of love. Grab two courses for £47 or three for £59.

The Loch & The Tyne, Windsor

The Loch & The Tyne, Windsor valentines restaurants near me

Adam Handling’s The Loch and The Tyne had an absolute storming year in 2024 with not just one, but two accolades on the Estrella Top 50 Gastropubs, plus a coveted Bib Gourmand Award from Michelin. Secure your reservation pronto on 14 Feb for an exclusive tasting menu with all the usual favourites and the option to start with oysters. Not even a question really.

The Foundry Bell, Wokingham

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to blow the bank. Love is in the air at The Foundry Bell which ticks all the romance boxes with its cosy nooks and deliciously mod interiors. Plus, there’s a staggering 95 bottles of world wines if you’re looking to leave their cellar high and dry. The three-course Valentine’s set menu is priced at £45pp with an assortment of deliciousness on the menu. Pulled pork, grain mustard and parmesan croquettes, baked apricot jam, chilli and pecan nut camembert, sirloin steak, and hot chocolate fondant are just a few dishes to choose from.

Thames Lido, Reading

Thames Lido is steamy. And no we’re not just talking about the swanky outside heated pool. It’s one of Reading’s sexiest hangout spots for scoffing, quaffing, and dunking with their swish scandi style restaurant serving up delicious Mediterranean and Spanish inspired fare that’s herby, spicy, and sumptuously buttery. Now that’s hot.

The Hind’s Head, Bray

The Hind's Head, Bray valentines restaurants near me

Get your fill of seriously good nosh at Heston’s one Michelin twinkler, The Hinds Head. The décor is elegantly eccentric with old-school sex appeal that will get hearts racing. Their Valentine’s menu sees a special romantic menu a deux complete with welcome Champagne and three-course meal. It’s running 14 Feb at £110pp.

Date night! Romantic restaurants to celebrate Valentine’s locally

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