What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than with some quality time together while enjoying a delicious meal? These Northern Virginia eateries — many of which are on our 50 Best Restaurants list — will offer special menus for the holiday. But you will want to make sure you make reservations.
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Our No. 1 restaurant for 2023 will offer a three-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day menu on February 14 for $105. The menu is also available February 13 and 15–17, and a five-course tasting menu for $135 per person is also available on those dates. 2941 Fairview Park Dr., Falls Church
Ada’s on the River
In addition to its signature à la carte menu, this waterfront restaurant will offer specials including the A5 Japanese wagyu New York strip steak, a 24-ounce prime 30-day dry-aged bone-in New York strip, and a cold-water lobster tail with lemon-garlic butter. 3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria
Ambar Clarendon
Try unlimited small plates of cuisine from the Balkan Peninsula with a modern twist for $94.99 per person. Dishes available only on Valentine’s Day from 4 to 11 p.m. include grilled oyster mushrooms, oxtail potato gnocchi, bacon-wrapped dates with tomato sauce, zucchini cake with cucumber yogurt, and Forrest gnocchi to share. Select cocktails will be priced at 99 cents per drink. 2901 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
Indulge in a three-course prix fixe menu at $95 per person, including specials such as Kobe beef carpaccio, micro arugula, capers, Parmigiano, and crispy Dijon aioli or egg fettuccine, scallops, and truffle cream; Chilean sea bass with saffron risotto, spinach, and lemon butter; a dessert sampler featuring warm chocolate cake, red velvet cake, raspberries, and dark chocolate strawberry. The menu will be available February 14 to 17. The regular menu is also available. 1902 Reston Metro Plz., Reston
L’Auberge Chez Francois
The seven-course Valentine’s Day Culinary Musical Celebration Experience returns, including a tuna tartare martini, chateaubriand for two, beef Wellington, and Le Homard du Maine, accompanied by guitarist Jarett Laskey, who will stroll through the restaurant strumming his romantic tunes. Seatings are available at 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m., or 6 p.m., and a special menu is also available at Jacques’ Brasserie. 332 Springvale Rd., Great Falls
Palette 22
With the Palette Passport special, diners can choose any three items from the à la carte or specials menus for $22.22 per person. Specials at this art-focused spot in Shirlington include smoked carrot dip, steak tartare causa, rock shrimp and port siu mai, and Vindaloo duck. 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington
Roberto’s Ristorante Italiano
Get a four-course Italian meal from chef Roberto Donna for $129 per person at this spot located on Vienna’s Church Street. Some highlights from the menu include thinly sliced roasted veal with tuna, housemade duck ravioli, lamb tenderloin, and Nutella semifreddo with banana mousse with chocolate hazelnuts. 144 Church St. NW, Vienna
The Conche
A restaurant focused on chocolate seems ideal for this sweet day. The Conche is offering a five-course prix fixe menu for $140 per person featuring items like charred octopus and buffalo burrata, potato gnocchi, an entrée of scallops or beef tenderloin, and a decadent dessert: either Cupid’s Kiss (chocolate mousse filled with crème brûlée, dark chocolate brownie, and salted caramel ice cream) or Match Made in Heaven (white chocolate mousse, coconut cake, rose Bavarian cream, and more). 1605 Village Market Blvd. SE, Ste. J108, Leesburg
Trummer’s
Celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 10, 13, or 14 at this bistro in charming Clifton. At $98 per person, the three-course dinner includes items like baked oysters or foie gras terrine, braised short ribs or pan seared scallops, and desserts including strawberry Bundt cake, Dulcey banoffee tart, or Itakuja chocolate verrine. 7134 Main St., Clifton
Vola’s Dockside Grill
Surf and turf, pan-seared Chilean sea bass, and a seafood tower for two are on the Valentine’s Day specials menu at this waterfront spot in Old Town Alexandria. The seafood tower includes oysters Rockefeller, ceviche-style oysters, Alaskan crab legs, mussels, and shrimp cocktail. The à la carte menu with tacos and American cuisine is also available. 101 N. Union St., Alexandria
Yume Sushi
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at this Arlington spot February 12 to 18 with a six-course chef tasting menu based on chef choices of seasonal ingredients. The menu is available for dinner during the week, and for dinner as well as for lunch or brunch on Saturday, February 17. 2121 N. Westmoreland St., A-2, Arlington
Feature image courtesy Ada’s on the River
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