They say love is all you need. But sometimes you also need a complementary glass of bubbles on arrival, three courses, and a rich chocolate mousse to share for dessert. And if you can book a room upstairs for later, even better. Here's a few ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in Canberra.
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Pialligo Estate
The Estate is making a weekend of it, offering lunch and dinner on Saturday, February 13, and the Sunday itself. With a special four-course menu, you can choose to dine in the Glasshouse or the Pavilions and there's a glass of sparkling on arrival to kick things off. The menu features an opener of "fruit de mer", fresh oysters, prawns and Smokehouse salmon; a starter of Estate-grown tomatoes, black garlic and whipped goat's curd; with roast spatchcock and smoked potato puree for main; and peaches and white chocolate to finish. Tickets are $199 per couple, with an option of matching wines. thepialligoestate.com.au
First Edition
Should you stay or should you go? First Edition gives you the option of an in-house dining experience or a high tea hamper to go. At the restaurant there's a three-course dinner showcasing a vast array of local fresh produce from around the region. There's also a "First Love" cocktail featuring their signature gin. The no-fuss hampers are full of high tea treats, think chacuterie, finger sandwiches, chocolate-dipped strawberries and a bottle of chilled prosecco. They'll even throw in plates, cutlery and glassware. firsteditioncanberra.com.au
QT Canberra
Spoil your cutie at QT with a selection of Valentine's Day packages catering for lovers of all kinds. Clock Strikes Love is a 24-hour luxury sleepover with a noon check in and some delicious extras. Captured in Love has guests working with a photographer to create a moment to remember. Feelings are on the Menu is a dining experience at Capital Bar and Grill. During the weekend the hotel's playlist will be hijacked by love songs and QT cupids will roam the guest spaces sharing random acts of love. qthotels.com
Agostinis
Love the Italian away with a five-course dinner and a glass of prosecco upon arrival. Book one of the cosy booths and enjoy grilled asparagus and pickled zucchini on a bed of oozy stracciatella cheese with taragon and chilli to start; followed by ravioli filled with ricotta, prosciutto, spinach and parmesan; slow cooked pork belly served on a bed of parsnip puree with peaches, blueberries and rocket; roast pumpkin with honey and pinenuts; before finishing off with Belgium chocolate andamaretto silky semifreddo. Cost is $95pp. easthotel.com.au
Braddon Merchant
Celebrate your love story in the heart of Braddon at Braddon Merchant. Enjoy a complementary glass of bubbles on arrival followed by a menu of five share-style courses, curated especially for the evening. Cost is $79pp and there's an option of adding in matched wines. Why not make a night of it and book a room upstairs at Midnight Hotel. braddonmerchant.com.au
Siren Bar
There's nothing better to get you in the right post-dinner mood than a shared dessert. At Siren in Gungahlin, share a generous serve of chocolate mousse and fresh berries. There's the option of a two- or three-course meal, entrees include oysters, sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes or lobster spaghetti; mains include sirloin steak, barramundi or ricotta gnocchi. sirenbar.com.au
Highball Express
Shake things up with a hands-on cocktail masterclass for couples. You'll learn to make three classic cocktails, and your own concoction. After the class take a seat and enjoy a complementary date night cheese plate for two.$150 per couple includes complimentary entry to Descarga Latina dance party. highballexpress.com.au
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Karen Hardy
Email: karen.hardy@canberratimes.com.au
Email: karen.hardy@canberratimes.com.au
