Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is fast-approaching in the City of Brotherly Love and there’s plenty of ways to get into the feels. Whether you’re looking for places to take your significant other for a romantic dinner or unique date night ideas, Philadelphia offers it all. Allow our ultimate guide to take the pressure out of planning -plan less, love more!
Romantic Restaurants For Valentine’s Day
1. Bleu Sushi, Center City
This cozy Japanese restaurant offers delicious Sushi and Japanese dishes bursting with fusion and flavor. Paired with outstanding customer serve and the cyan blue intoxicating ambiance, you’re in for a romantically unforgettable experience. Don’t miss on out on their Valentine’s Day special- when you spend $50 or more on dining, enjoy a complimentary sweet surprise!
♥️ Where: 262 S 10th St
2. Vetri Cucina, Washington Square West
This upscale Italian restaurant located in a historic townhome in the heart of Philly, offers an intimate and cozy atmosphere, making it the perfect spot for a romantic date. The menu changes daily and features delectable handmade pastas and dishes inspired by the flavors of Italy.
♥️ Where: 1312 Spruce St.
3. The Love, Rittenhouse Square
This charming restaurant with a rustic-chic decor serves up American comfort food with a gourmet twist. The intimate setting and delicious food make it a top choice for a romantic dinner in Philadelphia.
♥️ Where: 130 S 18th St
4. Zahav, Society Hill
This modern Israeli restaurant offers an intimate and exotic dining experience, with a focus on small plates meant for sharing. The cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious food make it a perfect spot for a romantic evening.
♥️ Where: 237 St James Pl
5. Bistrot La Minette, Bella Vista
This French bistro is known for its cozy and romantic atmosphere, with dimly lit chandeliers and rustic decor. The menu offers classic French dishes made with locally-sourced ingredients.
♥️ Where: 623 S. 6th St.
6. Revolution Chop House, Valley Forge
Perfect for last-minute dinner reservations! To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the American steakhouse will serve a whooping 36oz Wagyu Tomahawk perfect for sharing, accompanied by classic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus for $195. Make it a full luxury, aphrodisiac-inspired meal with Belgian Mussels flavored with Belgian ale, garlic, parsley, fennel, crispy lardons and blue cheese. End the meal with a slice of Red Velvet Cake and a glass (or two) of champagne.
Specialty menu available February 9-11 & February 14, 2024.
♥️ Where: 1160 1st Ave, King of Prussia
Date Night Ideas For Valentine’s Day
1. From Ella to Amy with LOVE! At Craft Hall
Enjoy Dinner & Dancing Set To Timeless Love Songs. This Valentine’s Day, come to Craft Hall to enjoy a journey of decades of iconic love songs. Enjoy a full bar and delicious food options, and the classics from female legends of jazz from Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, Billie Holiday, Amy Winehouse and more! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit here.
♥️ Where: 901 N Delaware Ave
2. Valentine’s Day Candlelight Concerts
Try a little tenderness this Valentine’s Day by taking your significant other to a mesmerizing Candlelight Concert located in stunning venues throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Allow the soothing sounds of iconic classical scores and ballads to fill your ears as you’re surrounded by a sea of flickering candles. Choose between the following romantic candlelight concerts that will have your date swooning…
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Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special ft. “Romeo and Juliet” & More
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Candlelight Ballet: Classics & Modern Masterpieces ft. Philadelphia Ballet II
♥️ Where: various locations
3. Wax + Wine, Center City
Enjoy a romantic and intimate Valentine’s Day at Wax + Wine. Located in Center City, your date will fall head over heels for this experience! Choose not only your favorite wine to savor but also your favorite scents to create the perfect candle. A dedicated hostess will guide you through the candle-making process, making it fun and engaging. The rustic decor makes for a truly sultry ambiance that will totally kick-start the romantic mood. The experience is about 90-minutes in duration. Believe us, your date is not the only thing you’ll fall more in love with!
♥️ Where: 144 N 2nd St
4. Dining In The Dark, Head House
This Valentine’s Day add a little suspense to your date night. With a blindfold as a gateway, taste and aroma intensify, transforming each bite into an extraordinary adventure. Enter a realm of sensory delight where an intimate setting invites you to break away from routine and relearn how to use your taste buds. Get your tickets now for Dining in the Dark, an unparalleled encounter that transforms dining into a thrilling journey of discovery! Get your tickets
5. Romance On The River Valentine’s Day Cruise
Toast to the most romantic day of the year on the water during the Philadelphia Valentine’s Signature Dinner Cruises on Saturday, February 10, 2024, Wednesday, February 14, 2024, and Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Guests can treat their Valentine to a special evening with signature buffets, delicious cocktails, dancing, and Philadelphia’s most stunning views.
For package options and more information, visit here.
♥️ Where: 401 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard
6. Yay Clay Valentine’s Day Clay Dates, Port Richmond
Yay Clay is a perfect and unique date night choice for Valentine’s Day! This chic and industrial pottery and art studio offers instructional date night sessions. Clay Dates, as the experience is called, is a wheel throwing class that will take you through all the steps to create your own piece on the potter’s wheel. It’s totally okay if you just thought of Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore– we did too!
♥️ Where: 3237 Amber St.
7. Thirsty Dice, Fairmount
Thirsty Dice is Philly’s original board game café with over 800 board games. This Valentine’s Day play games literally with your date. Have a fun night out that is both nostalgic and engaging. Play games, enjoy milkshakes, cocktails and nom noms.
♥️ Where: 1642 Fairmount Ave
8. Love, The Barnes: A Valentine’s Dinner Party
On Wednesday, February 14 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, be surrounded by gorgeous art and architecture as you enjoy a deliciously curated aphrodisiac-rich, Mediterranean-inspired menu expertly crafted by the visionaries at Constellation Culinary Group.
Mingle with your Valentines, galentines and palentines. From cocktail hour and a multi-course meal, through after-hours art, Love, The Barnes is a celebration of love and friendship. Tickets are required to attend this unforgettable event. For tickets and more information, visit here.
♥️ Where: 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Valentine’s Day Romantic Getaways
1. Discover The Village of Nyack
Just over a two hour drive from Philadelphia, is the romantic and quaint village of Nyack. Stay at the picturesque Hotel Nyack and book the Discover Nyack package. Guests of the hotel who register for the Discover Nyack package will receive a complimentary VIP tour of the Edward Hopper House.
Feb 3rd, is National Painters day honoring American painters such as Edward Hopper. Visit the Edward Hopper House, explore the town of Nyack through a Hamlet Centered scavenger hunt, and afterwards, enjoy a lovely sip and paint.
This unforgettable romantic getaway is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle while making new memories. Valentine’s Day, or any time, is the perfect time to escape for some rest, relaxation, and romance. Find out more about the romantic getaway by visiting here.
♥️ Where: 400 High Ave, Nyack, NY
2.Rustic Romance in the Poconos
This Valentine’s Day, get cozy with a getaway to the Pocono Mountains. Book one of the many rustic log cabins or cottages in the Pocono Mountains or stay at the romance-centric Cove Haven resort. Spend your days exploring the rustic charm of the Poconos while the white of winter enchants you and the embers of fire warm you. To book your Pocono romantic getaway, visit here.
♥️ Where: 194 Lakeview Dr, Lakeville, PA
3. The Inn At Bowman’s Hill
Located in charming New Hope, PA, this luxury bed and breakfast offers elegant rooms, gourmet meals, and romantic extras like in-room couples massages and private whirlpool tubs. Just under an hour’s drive from Philadelphia, visit this nationally acclaimed, award-winning romantic bed and breakfast nestled on a 5-acre, gated estate.
All rooms and suites offer a king bed, fireplace & heated jetted tub, some with steam showers. Within minutes of the inn, you can discover everything from hiking, biking, and kayaking, to wine tasting, eclectic shopping, live music, and entertainment, including the Equity theater at the storied Bucks County Playhouse.
To book your romantic getaway, visit here.
♥️ Where: 518 Lurgan Rd., New Hope, PA
4. Valentine’s Day at The Pennsbury Inn Bed & Breakfast
This historic inn in Chadds Ford, PA boasts individually decorated rooms with fireplaces, four-poster beds, and antique furnishings. Couples can also enjoy a complimentary gourmet breakfast and afternoon tea in the charming dining room. To book your romantic bed and gourmet breakfast retreat in beautiful Chadds Ford, visit here.
♥️ Where: 883 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA
5. The Inn At Leola Village
Escape, relax, and unwind at The Inn At Leola Village. About 90 minutes outside of Philly, you’ll fall in love with this charming boutique hotel in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. This Valentine’s Day book a romantic package that includes a couples massage, dinner for two, and a horse-drawn carriage ride through Amish country. Your significant other won’t be able to resist the Dutch charm!
To book your getaway, visit here.
♥️ Where: 38 Deborah Dr, Leola, PA
6. Suites and Sweets Valentine’s Day Special At The Valley Forge Casino
Between February 9 and February 14, Valley Forge Casino is offering a Suites and Sweets package, including a one-night stay, a $50 Dining Credit, flowers, sparkling wine or champagne, and chocolate-covered strawberries delivered to your room. Guests will also receive early check-in, late check-out and valet parking. Perfect for an immersive Valentine’s Day experience close to home.
To book your great escape, visit here.
♥️ Where: 1160 1st Ave, King of Prussia
Local Spas For Romantic Relaxation
1. Valentine’s Day At Remedy Spa & Wellness
This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of relaxation! One of the best spas in Philly, Remedy Spa & Wellness is a Black-owned business located in Brewerytown. Remedy is a full-service, results-driven spa that will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed. Their mission to restore, correct, and improve the body to its natural state.
Enjoy services tailored to skin care, massage therapy, acupuncture, IV infusion therapy, stretch therapy and more. Find out more about their services by visiting here.
♥️ Where: 1208 N 29th St.
2. Modrn Sanctuary
Tucked away in downtown Philly, Modrn Sanctuary is a boutique beauty & wellness spa. The first of its kind in the Philly area, Modrn offers an array of services for you to relax and unwind. Their services are integrative including traditional and alternative beauty, wellness and alternative healing therapies and treatments. This Valentine’s Day, make sure self-care is a priority.
♥️ Where: 1420 Walnut Street, Suite 1212
3. Spas In Philly: The Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia At Comcast Center
The spa & wellness center at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center is downright luxurious! Located on the 57th floor, upon disembarking the elevator, your senses will immediately begin to feel calmer. The decor is magical and the walls are encased with over 700 pounds of healing crystals!
Couples can enjoy a romantic night spa with a private infinity pool equipped with complimentary champagne and a bouquet of Jeff Leatham roses.
You can learn more by visiting their website here.
♥️ Where: 1 N. 19th Street
4. Valentine’s Day At Rescue Spa
Located in the beautiful Rittenhouse Square neighborhood, Rescue spa is a 9,700-square-foot urban oasis featuring 15 treatment rooms for body, facial and massage; a nail lounge; hair salon; brow room, and expanded beauty and make-up boutique.
♥️ Where: 1811 Walnut Street
Galentine’s Day
1. Galentine’s Just Wanna Have Fun: Beyoncé, Whitney, Taylor & More
Friday Feb. 16, Grab your girls and head over to Craft Hall for a night of food, fun, dancing, and girl power! Concerts Under the Stars goes indoors to bring you a celebration of Divas. Enjoy cocktails from a full bar, delicious food options, and songs from icons such as Beyoncé, Whitey, Taylor, and more. Sing your heart and make memories with your besties. For more information and tickets, visit here.
♥️ Where: 901 N Delaware Ave
2. Swiftie Galentine’s Tea Blending
Saturday, Feb. 10, call your squad and head over to Mary Cassatt Tea Room for a unique tea-making experience inspired by Taylor Swift’s albums. With seatings at 12:30 pm and 4:00 pm, enjoy exciting harp renditions of Taylor hits with your besties while crafting friendship bracelets to celebrate friendship in style. Tickets are priced at $120 per person and can be purchased online
♥️ Where: 210 W Rittenhouse Square
3. Valentine’s Day Brunch, Bubbly, & Besties
Sunday Feb 11 from noon to 2pm, celebrate Galentine’s Day with your besties only at Del Frisco’s Grille. Enjoy an extravagant brunch filled with yummy staples such as eggs, salmon, steak, desserts, and plenty of champagne. For tickets and more information, visit here.
♥️ Where: 1428-1432 Chestnut St.
4. Galentine’s Door Mat Paint & Sip
Sun Feb 11th beginning at 6pm, celebrate friendship and creativity at this unique event in the Moorestown Mall. Sip on your favorite beverage as you customize and paint a door mat. All materials are provided and a hostess will guide you through the process. For tickets and more information, visit here.
♥️ Where: Moorestown Mall, 400 NJ-38, Moorestown, NJ
Valentine’s Day Candy Shops
1. Shane Confectionery
Shane Confectionery is the oldest continuously operating candy shop in America offering sweet treats and chocolates in a historic location.
♥️ Where: 110 Market St.
2. Lore’s Chocolates
Lore’s Candy Shop in Philly is a beloved local confectionery known for its wide selection of handmade chocolates, candies, and nostalgic treats.
♥️ Where: 34 South 7th St.
3. Mueller Chocolate Co.
Located in bustling Reading Terminal, Mueller Chocolate Co. offers a wide array of candies, chocolates, and sweet treats. Enjoy truffles and imported candies that will make your significant other feel extra sweet this Valentine’s Day.
♥️ Where: 51 N 12th St
Valentine’s Day Flower Shops
1. Robertson’s Flowers
Located in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood, Robertson’s Flowers offers a wide selection of fresh flowers, plants, and gifts for any occasion. Flowers are a sure way to put a smile on anyone’s face during this season of love. Find the perfect Valentine’s Day bouquet by visiting here.
♥️ Where: 8501 Germantown Ave
2. R and R Floral Creations
This Black-owned, Muslimah-owned floral shop located in Germantown section of Philly, offers the largest and most variety of floral arrangements in the city. Choose from traditional and seasonal arrangements to exotic and customized ones. Who doesn’t love flowers? R & R Floral Creations is a perfect choice for flowers for Valentine’s Day.
♥️ Where: 53 W Pomona St
3. Bonatsos Flower Shop
Send blooms this Valentine’s Day from Bonatsos Flower Shop. Expert florists are on-hand to help you curate the perfect bouquet to show someone your love. If you’re a last-minute person, same-day delivery is also available.
♥️ Where: 133 S 10th Street
Romantic Places To Share A Valentine’s Day Kiss
1. Love Park
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, this iconic spot is known for its famous “LOVE” sculpture, making it the perfect spot for a romantic kiss.
♥️ Where: 1501 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
2. Fairmount Water Works
Head to the Schuylkill River and take a stroll along the Waterworks, where you can enjoy beautiful views of the city and a peaceful moment to share a kiss.
♥️ Where: 640 Waterworks Dr,
3. Rittenhouse Square
This charming park in the Rittenhouse neighborhood is a popular spot for picnics and romantic strolls, and the perfect spot for a quiet kiss under the trees.
♥️ Where: 1800 Walnut St.
4. Penn’s Landing
Head to Penn’s Landing and watch the boats go by on the Delaware River as you share a kiss with your significant other. You can also catch amazing views of the Philadelphia skyline from here.
♥️ Where: 101 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
5. Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Take a walk across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge at sunset and enjoy a kiss with the city skyline as your backdrop. It’s a beautiful and romantic spot to share a moment with your loved one.
♥️ Where: 1 Benjamin Franklin Bridge