Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas
Valentine’s Day Dinner Playlist
We’ve started the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner playlist with 20 of our favorite romantic songs; put this playlist on repeat or use it as inspiration for making your own Valentine’s Day dinner extra romantic.
“The Very Thought of You” — Woody Herman Orchestra, Flip Phillips
“All the Way” — Frank Sinatra
“The Nearness of You” — Norah Jones
“It Had to Be You” — Billie Holiday
“L-O-V-E” — Nat King Cole
“I Just Called to Say I Love You” — Stevie Wonder
“More” (Theme from Mondo Cane) — Frank Sinatra
“Anema E Core” — Perry Como
“Life Is Beautiful” — Tony Bennett
“Call Me Irresponsible” — Michael Buble
“Unforgettable” — Nat King Cole
“You Belong to Me” — Dean Martin
“My Cherie Amour” — Rod Stewart
“Love Is Here to Stay” — Frank Sinatra
“That’s What Love Is” — Bobby Darin
“How Are Ya’ Fixed for Love?” — Keely Smith, Frank Sinatra
“My Romance” — Sammy Davis, Jr.
“I’m in the Mood for Love” — Nat King Cole
“You Make Me Feel So Young” — Frank Sinatra
“The Way You Look Tonight” — Rod Stewart
Lighting
Create a romantic Valentine’s Day atmosphere with candlelight. A centerpiece with a cluster of different sizes of pillar candles will give your romantic dinner table the perfect glow, or for a different look, scatter votives across the table and windowsills.
Cook the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner for your sweetheart with our suggestions for starters, the main course, and dessert — or mix and match the recipes for your special menu. Not sure which wine goes best with your main dish? Take a look at our romantic food and wine pairings to get started.
Romantic Starters
These appetizers are light and easy to make for a two-person dinner.
Delicious Main Courses
Make the star of the show a special dish that you can linger over.
Sweet Valentine’s Day Desserts
End the dinner date with a sweet dessert that finishes with a romantic note.
Handmade cards and gifts are often the best way to tell your Valentine “I love you.” Here are some of our favorite gift and card ideas:- Make a handmade card with an inside joke to make him or her smile on this day for lovers.
- Give a blank journal with a sentence written on each page telling why you love him or her or recounting a funny story in your relationship.
- Buy a bottle of wine from a significant year, such as your wedding anniversary or the year your first child was born.