Gloucestershire restaurants for Valentine's Day

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Gloucestershire and impress your date with a candle-lit dinner for two at one of the county's best restaurants.

An intimate dinner for two is a sure way to bring a smile to the face of your beau on the most romantic day of the year. Wherever you want to wine and dine your loved one, take a look at SoGlos.com’s choice of Gloucestershire restaurants offering special Valentine’s Day menus and celebrations.

With tables being snapped-up quicker than you can whisper a sweet nothing, don’t forget to make a reservation as soon as possible – a takeaway in front of an episode of Eastenders just doesn’t have the same ring to it, after all.

Cheltenham restaurants for Valentine’s Day

Venue: The Montpellier Chapter Restaurant
On the menu: Kick off your evening with starters including marinated salmon with fried oyster and horseradish cream, or the duck liver mousse with apple chutney and toasted brioche; and after a mid-course sorbet there’s fillet of sea bass with buttered spinach and crab-stuffed tomato or chive crusted best end of lamb with roast pepper and rosemary roasting juices to look forward to; plus a variety of desserts for two to share, including chocolate fondant, glazed lemon tart and berry sorbet.
SoGlos.com loves: Go all out for an additional £15 supplement, and impress your lover with a show-stopping chateaubriand of beef or lobster thermidor to share.
When?: Saturday 11 to Tuesday 14 February 2012
How much?: The five-course Valentine’s menu is priced at £35 per person.
For more info: See Valentine's at The Montpellier Chapter.
To book: Call The Montpellier Chapter on (01242) 266708, email montpellier@chapterhotels.com or visit themontpellierchapterhotel.com directly.

Venue: Hotel du Vin Cheltenham Bistro
On the menu: To celebrate the most romantic time of year, Hotel du Vin is hosting an Austrian Wine dinner on the Sunday just before Valentine’s Day, when diners will be able to enjoy wines from the famous Schloss Gobelsburg vineyard – including both Grüner Veltliner and dry Riesling grape varieties. Plus, a special four-course dinner has been expertly paired with the vineyard’s wine, ensuring a fab night out for discerning foodies.
SoGlos.com loves: Have that extra glass of wine and let your hair down with a loved one – as rooms are on offer at the special rate of just £99 for those attending the dinner.
When?: Sunday 12 February 2012
How much?: The four-course Austrian Wine dinner costs £75 per person.
For more info: See Austrian Wine Dinner in Cheltenham.
To book: Call Hotel du Vin on (01242) 588480, email events.cheltenham@hotelduvin.com or visit hotelduvin.co.uk/hotels/cheltenham directly.

Venue: Ellenborough Park
On the menu: More than just dinner out, Ellenborough’s Valentine’s Cotswold Escape break includes overnight accommodation for two – with champagne, chocolates and a gift on arrival – plus canapés and a glass of pink champagne before a four-course dinner in the hotel’s flagship restaurant, The Beaufort Dining Room. Plus, you can also look forward to a full English breakfast after a restful night’s sleep.
SoGlos.com loves: With use of the hotel’s spa and leisure facilities also included, check in nice and early to make the most of the spa pool, sauna and steam room – or splash out on a massage in the couples’ treatment suite.
When?: The Valentine’s Cotswold Escape is available on Friday 10, Saturday 11 and Tuesday 14 February 2012.
How much?: The break costs £455 per-room on the Friday and Tuesday, £555 per room on the Saturday.
For more info: See Valentine's Cotswold Escape at Ellenborough Park.
To book: Call Elenborough Park on (01242) 807598, email reservations@ellenboroughpark.com or visit ellenboroughpark.com directly.

Venue: Parkers Restaurant
On the menu: The Hotel’s award-winning restaurant will be offering a three-course Valentine’s menu of carefully crafted modern British cuisine with a French twist, including highlights such as the hand-dived Cornish scallops with cider pork belly, carrot and cumin puree for starters; Cotswold ribeye steak with bloody Mary butter, triple-cooked chips and garden salad for the main course; and a selection of desserts such as poached rhubarb crumble with homemade custard.
SoGlos.com loves: Extend your Valentine’s celebrations with one of The Hotel’s romance packages, and treat your loved one to a night away, a bottle of bubbly, strawberries dipped in chocolate and a full English the morning after. Book a spa room and you can also enjoy an aromatherapy bath too.
When?: The Valentine’s menu is available on both Saturday 11 and Tuesday 14 February 2012.
How much?: The three-course menu costs £29.95 per person.
For more info: See Valentine’s at Parkers Restaurant.
To book: Call Parkers Restaurant on (01242) 518898, email stay@thehoteluk.co.uk or visit thehoteluk.co.uk directly.

Cotswolds restaurants for Valentine’s Day

Venue: Lords of the Manor Hotel
On the menu: Fit for a lavish hotel with a Michelin Star, the Ultimate Valentine’s Gourmet Break includes a seven course feast of stylish modern cuisine at its best, accompanied by individually selected wines. Promising to be heaven for romantic foodies, the two-night break also includes an a la carte dinner in the award-winning restaurant.
SoGlos.com loves: Champagne afternoon tea is also included in the Valentine’s break – promising to be a thoroughly British affair, it comes complete with cucumber sandwiches and gorgeous cakes to be enjoyed in front of Lords of the Manor’s roaring fire.
When?: The Ultimate Valentine’s Gourmet Break is available throughout February 2012.
How much?: The Ultimate Valentine’s Gourmet Break costs £445 per night.
For more info: See Ultimate Valentine's Gourmet Break at Lords of the Manor
To book: Call Lords of the Manor on (01451) 820243, email reservations@lordsofthemanor.com or visit lordsofthemanor.com directly.

Venue: The Snooty Fox
On the menu: The Tetbury hotel’s specially-prepared Valentine’s tasting menu includes four-courses spanning pink champagne and scallops; starters such as whole prawns with vermouth; a middle course option of smoked halibut and salmon or rabbit, duck liver, pork and prune terrine; with main courses including highlights such as slow roast shoulder of lamb with mint and caper sauce with kale. There’s a pre-dessert of lemon posset with shortbread; while dessert highlights include Cambridgeshire burnt cream with spice biscuits or dipping fruits and marshmallows with chocolate pots to share.
SoGlos.com loves: If one night of passion is not enough, the Tetbury hotel is offering a package including two nights of luxury accommodation, the six-course Valentine’s tasting menu on the first night and a candlelit three-course dinner on the second night of your stay, as well an intriguing-sounding ‘romance box’ in your room, costing from £350.
When?: The Valentine’s tasting menu is available between Friday 10 and Saturday 18 February 2012.
How much?: The Valentine’s tasting menu costs £49 per person.
For more info: See Valentine’s at The Snooty-Fox.
To book: Call The Snooty Fox on (01666) 502436, email res@snooty-fox.co.uk or visit snooty-fox.co.uk directly.

Gloucester restaurants for Valentine’s Day

Venue: The Wharf House Restaurant
On the menu: The Wharf House will be giving lovers a lavish six-course menu to feast on this Valentine’s – available for both lunch or dinner. Starting with a glass of prosecco or a Kir Royal cocktail with canapés, the menu includes scallops with coconut, lemongrass and chilli or duck with fresh orange and caramelised walnuts to start; venison with a redcurrant sauce and a hint of dark chocolate or a duo of red pepper shortcrust tarts with celeriac and wild mushroom for the main course; followed by desserts of rocket and raspberry jelly and meringue filled with vanilla cream and fruits to complete the evening. There’s also a mid-course sorbet, as well as coffee, tea and petits fours to look forward to.
SoGlos.com loves: Situated overlooking the canal basin, the chance to take a waterside stroll hand-in-hand is not just romantic, but also the perfect way to build up an appetite for The Wharf House’s special six-course menu.
When?: The Valentine’s menu is available for lunch and dinner from Saturday 11 to Tuesday 14 February 2012.
How much?: The six-course menu costs £39.99 for lunch and £49.95 for dinner.
For more info: See Valentine's at The Wharf House.
To book: Call The Wharf House on (01452) 332900, email thewharfhouse@yahoo.co.uk or visit thewharfhouse.co.uk directly.

Venue: Cafe Rene
On the menu: A special three-course Valentine’s menu, plus an amuse bouche, sorbet and coffee course, will be available – with choice starters including the giant prawn and crab ravioli with tomato concasse, or the warming roasted butternut squash soup. Main course favourites are the parcel of salmon, plaice, scallops and prawns with white wine and coriander, of the fillet steak stuffed with blue cheese wrapped in parma ham. While the trio of desserts on offer are the black forest gateaux, selection of cheese and biscuits or Eton mess.
SoGlos.com loves: As well as great value, Valentine’s diners can also expect live music care of Ash Mandrake on the Wednesday, and Skavilla on the Friday, making a proper night out of your romantic celebrations.
When?: The Valentine’s menu is available from Monday 13 to Saturday 18 February 2012.
How much?: The three-course menu costs £22.50 per head.
For more info: See Valentine's at Cafe Rene.
To book: Call Cafe Rene on (01452) 309340, email jojo@caferene.co.uk or visit caferene.co.uk directly.

Venue: Hatton Court Hotel
On the menu: The special four-course candlelit dinner starts with a champagne and canapé reception, followed by starters such as smoked salmon fishcake with quails egg, aioli and Japanese cress or wild mushroom ravioli with cep foam. Second course choices include sea bream or tomato and goats cheese salad; followed by highlights such as slow cooked shoulder of lamb chump for main course. Desserts include strawberry and peppered white chocolate roll with sweet wine-braised new season rhubarb for the sweet-toothed.
SoGlos.com loves: There’s a trio of ways to celebrate Valentine’s at the Upton St Leonards hotel, with three packages – the first is the four-course candlelit dinner; the second package also includes one night’s stay for a very reasonable £169 per couple; while the third romantic choice includes an additional two night’s stay and three-course dinner in the Tara Restaurant on the second night for £144 per couple per night.
When?: The Valentine’s tasting menu is available from Friday 10 to Tuesday 14 February 2012
How much?: The dinner and champagne reception costs £90 per couple.
For more info: See Valentine’s at Hatton Court Hotel.
To book: Call Hatton Court Hotel on (01452) 617412, email info@hatton-court.co.uk or visit hatton-court.co.uk directly.

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