Valentine’s Day is all about love, appreciating others and of course, food – so here are the best foodie deals in and around Leeds so you can start feeling the love.

Whether you’re celebrating the big day with your significant other, heading out on the town with your pals or just looking to give yourself some well-deserved self love – there’s nothing better then enjoying a lovely meal out.

But it doesn’t always have to be a huge slap-up meal which breaks the bank, after all many of us are still feeling the pinch from the back of last year.

So we’ve pulled together a list of places in and around Leeds who are feeling super generous this Valentine’s Day by offering us some great menus which can save us a few pennies.

From cocktail tasting to natural wine and small plates to special set menus, keep reading to find out where you’ll be spending Valentine’s Day this year…

The Ox Club

Tuesday 14 February 2023 | The Headrow

We adore the Ox Club here at The Hoot, they use live-fire cooking to serve up incredible dishes in a beautiful, relaxed setting. This Valentine’s Day they are spoiling us with a 4 course set menu for just £55 per person.

Expect sharing cuts of rare breed beef, seasonal sides and indulgent desserts, as well as some excellent natural sparkling wines to impressive your dining companion with.

Book your table here.

Livin’ Italy

Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Wharf Approach, Granary Wharf

Livin’ Italy is one of the most romantic spots in Leeds, and this year they are hosting an evening named Love at First Bite. Because as they put it, ‘Nothing Says ‘Ti Amo’ like Good Food and Fizz’ right?

Enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival followed by two courses for £34 or three courses for £39 from their A La Carte menu, expect a variety of pizzas, meats and pasta’s including a delicious seafood cannellone filled with octopus and ricotta.

To top it all off there will be live music to really set the mood and get you feeling all loved up. To book your spot, take a look at their website.

The Maven

Thursday 9 – Sunday 26 February 2023 | Call Lane

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Calling all cocktail lovers, this one’s for you. The Maven, a sexy and sophisticated speakeasy cocktail bar on Call Lane, are hosting a special Valentine’s six-course tasting menu and it looks absolutely fantastic.

Guests can indulge in a romantic selection of bespoke cocktails paired with small bites, which just like you and your partner make for a match made in heaven. All of this for just £30 per person, it’s a no brainer.

Kino x MorMor

Tuesday 14 February 2023 | New Briggate

Now if we are talking about a perfect love match, then there is no better pairing than Kino and MorMor. The Levantine inspired kitchen serve up the most exquisite small plates inside Kino, a beautiful restaurant next door to the Leeds Grand Theatre.

This Valentine’s Day you can dine on 4 incredible courses plus a glass of Prosecco for just £34.95 a head. The menu includes highlights such as confit duck, charred shallots with fennel, grilled lobster tail, and seared beef heart with Jerusalem artichoke.

So what are you waiting for? Book here now.

Estabulo

Monday 13 February – Wednesday 15 February 2023 | The Light, The Headrow

Did someone say all-you-can-eat steak? Yes, we certainly did. Estabulo is know for their incredible (and unlimited) grilled meats as well as their cosy, romantic atmosphere.

This Valentine’s Day you can enjoy their unlimited dining experience alongside a glass of prosecco on arrival as well as a luxurious sharing dessert. The menu starts at £19.95 for the veggie lunch, £20.95 and £34.95 for unlimited meat options during the lunch service and £29.95 for veg and fish, and £44.95 for meat during dinner.

Dijon Boys and Number 8 Cocktails

Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Stonegate Road, Meanwood

Tucked away inside a cosy cocktail bar in the heart of Meanwood, the Dijon Boys will be cooking up a storm inside Number 8 Cocktails.

Expect mouthwatering small plates, romantic sharing platters and incredible cocktails and wines. You’ll get three courses for just £35 and we can assure you that both the food and drink will blow your mind.

Read more: Dijon Boys: The new must-try small plates spot taking over Meanwood

Pizza Punks

Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Bond Street

What’s better than pizza? You guessed it, heart-shaped pizza. And this Valentine’s Day, Pizza Punks will be serving these in abundance alongside Love Heart flavoured cocktails to really get you in the mood.

Known for their punk’d up pizza – a San Fransician sourdough base served with your choice of unlimited toppings for no extra cost. Spice up your heart shaped pizza with toppings from black pudding to garlic and rosemary roasties, Sriracha caramel pork belly to beef shin ragu. And what’s better is that you can get 2 pizzas or 2 pasta dishes, plus 2 Love Heart cocktails for only £22.

Book your table here.

The Botanist

Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Trinity Leeds

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If there’s one thing The Botanist do well, it’s sharing. From their famous hanging kebabs to their luxurious skillets of gooey cookie dough, you can’t help but reach your spoon over across the table to pinch a bite or two. 

Luckily for us, their Valentine’s set menu has been designed for sharing and makes for the ultimate romantic experience. For just £39.95 per person, expect oozy baked truffle camembert fondue, their signature warm cookie dough dessert and the ultimate sharing hanging kebab. You’ll also receive a limited-edition Confetti Martini cocktail each to really get the party started. 

Sakku

Monday 13 – Wednesday 15 February 2023 | St Peter’s Place

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What better way to celebrate love than dining in luxury with unlimited Japanese cuisine and fizz, right? Sakku are known for their incredible all-you-can-eat Japanese dining experience – expect sushi, bao buns, yakitori, tempura, incredible cocktails and so much more.

This Valentine’s season you can enjoy the dining experience alongside a glass of prosecco on arrival and a delicious sharing dessert to top the night off. Lunch costs £36.95 and dinner is just £48.95, you even order from an iPad on your table so you and your loved don’t have to talk to anyone but each other.

Book your Sakku experience here.

Issho

Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Victoria Gate

If you’re really looking to push the boat out this Valentine’s Day and treat the one you love, then this set menu at Issho carefully curated by Head Chef Angelina is the one for you.

For £70 per person, you will receive a whole host of exquisite Japanese delights. From a luxury Sushi Platter featuring all the fresh fish you could imagine to Yakiniku Rib Eye Steak, you will be truly spoilt at Issho as you’re taken on a special culinary journey.

You can view the full menu here.

Feature image – Kino / The Hoot Leeds