The most romantic day of the year is approaching!
February 14th is universally known as the day of love, an occasion for people to come together with their partners to celebrate their relationships among heart-shaped chocolates and flowers.
You might ask, why celebrate such a romantic holiday on St. Valentine’s day? Well, that’s because the saint is regarded as the protector of the lovers. There are actually two different Valentines the tradition springs from, both dating back to the Roman Empire: the first one was said to protect those in love and guide them towards marriage; the second one is famous because he was executed for celebrating the wedding of a christian young woman and a pagan young man.
Taking inspiration from these ancient love stories, in modern times as well people have started celebrating their relationships in a way that would connect them to Saint Valentine. Couples all around the world have romantic dinners to honor the feelings that tie them together and Berlin is no different… which is why we’re here!
Do you need suggestions on where to have an amazing Italian meal with your sweet half on the 14th? Then keep reading, because we might have just the perfect choice for you!
Photo credits image @Stefan Johnson on Unsplash
Vino e Basilico
If you’re looking for a refined and researched meal, then Vino e Basilico is the right place. The two chefs, one from Tuscany and one from Lombardy, take traditional Italian food and re-elaborate it to create something new and sophisticated, everything with prime quality ingredients. Perfect for a prime quality romance, am I right?
From their vitello tonnato Vino & Basilico style to the maltagliati neri… you’ll be able to find some delicious foods you won’t get to taste anywhere else.
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Vino & Basilico
Tucholskystraße 18/20, 10117 Berlin
030 27878885
Enoteca L’Angolino
Enoteca L’Angolino is a cozy place that offers an exceptional selection of cold-cuts, cheese, wines and much more. Located in Charlottenburg, the wine shop-restaurant is the perfect spot if you and your love want to drink great wine while trying out homemade Italian dishes.
Among the many specialties on the menu, you can find sardines “in saor” (with onions cooked in oil and vinegar) as well as cheese like “robiola 3 latti” and different options of high quality cold cuts. But there is more! They have thought about a special Saint Valentin’s menu. Discover it here.
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Enoteca L’Angolino
Knesebeckstraße 92, 10623 Berlin
030 88713630
Marina Blu
Pizza that has raised for 48 hours. Ravioli with shrimps and burrata. Burger with grilled octopus, tuna sauce, arugula and cherry tomatoes.
Is your mouth watering yet? If so, then what are you waiting for to take your beloved partner to Marina Blu? This restaurant in Mitte is where the two of you will be able to savor the delicacies we just mentioned. Sounds to us like a perfect Valentine’s Day dinner!
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Marina Blu
Weinbergsweg, 8a, 10119 Berlin
0176-22018245
Caravaggi Naturwein
From one loving couple to another, Caravaggi Naturwein is a bistro in Prenzlauer Berg where Piero and Rita will offer you and you partner a contemporary Italian cuisine to be paired to a wide selection of natural wines from small producers.
Seasonal products, creative recipes and great wine: simply the best you could ask for your love one (and you, of course, but the other person comes first on Valentine’s Day, right?).
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Caravaggi Naturwein
Lettestraße 3, 10437 Berlin
030 28704411
Madre
Another happy union is the one from which Madre was born: a union between two people, Valo and Seb who are the founders of the restaurant, and a union between two cuisines, the French and the Italian ones.
A peculiarity of the place? They don’t cook meat. On their menu you can read about pasta, risotto, fish and vegetables but no meat, which makes the restaurant perfect for vegetarians!
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Madre
Gärtnerstraße 12, 10245 Berlin
01788818107
Zum Heiligen Teufel
Zum Heiligen Teufel originated from another kind of love, the one for the Apulia region, where Antonio, the owner, comes from. His dream is to make people visit and experience his land through his cuisine. In addition he has also thought about a tasting menu to make you have the best food and wine journey.
And if you don’t feel like going out and leave the coziness of your apartment, you can also buy products on the shop of the restaurant’s website and have you romantic dinner at home, just the two of you!
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Zum Heiligen Teufel
Muskauer Str. 9, 10997 Berlin
030 69001126
Lagalante
Looking for something in Schöneberg? The right choice for you is definitely Lagalante. It was generated by the idea of a young Italian chef, who learnt all about food in different parts of Italy as well as abroad, ending up in Berlin to gift us of his amazing cooking skills.
Beware, though: with gorgeous modern dishes, this restaurant will steal your heart and the one of your significant other!
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Lagalante
Grunewaldstraße 82, 10823 Berlin
030 98375296
Bellucci
If you feel like going all out for Valentine’s Day, then we would suggest choosing Bellucci, in Charlottenburg. It’s one of the most famous restaurants in Berlin… I assure you, you cannot go wrong!
Not only will you get to eat excellent Italian food, but with their candlelight dinner, it will feel like you’re actually dining in Italy, in the city of love, Venice, or the eternal city of Rome!
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Bellucci
Kurfürstendamm, Brandenburgische Str. 35, 10707 Berlin
030 28032233
Bruderherz
Pasta lovers, this one’s for you! Bruderherz is a restaurant in Charlottenburg that focuses on homemade pasta: how amazing is that?
You can order a plate of spaghetti, tagliolini or tagliatelle and share them with your lover: this way the two of you can recreate the iconic scene from “Lily & the Tramp“!
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Bruderherz
Leonhardtstraße 6, 14057 Berlin
030 33852077
Calibocca
Last but definitely not least is Calibocca. Located once again in Charlottenburg, this place offers a wide selection of pizza and pasta: both you and your partner will be able to choose whatever appeals to you the most and enjoy a romantic meal, celebrating your love (and the love for carbs).
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Calibocca
Schlüterstraße 30, 10629 Berlin
030 720233301
So, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and make a reservation.
Happy love day, hope you’ll enjoy it!
