50 Romantic Dinners the Two of You Can Cook at Home
Prepare one of these easy recipes, open a bottle of red, and light a candle to set the mood.

There can be a lot of pressure to design the perfect Valentine's Day dinner menu for you and your partner. From heart-shaped dips to multi-layer cakes to extravagant seafood dishes, there is no shortage of ways to impress the one you love most over a candlelit dinner. And while you can certainly dine out on February 14, there is something special about preparing a romantic dinner at home while your favorite love songs play in the background and you sip from your glass of red wine. The following romantic dinner ideas cater to a variety of dietary preferences and all make for a delicious meal, while ensuring you spend most of your time sitting at the table rather than standing over the stove.
Cooking a meal together is a fun activity to do on Valentine's Day, especially if you are looking for an easy date night idea. You also don't have to go through the stress of finding a restaurant you'll both enjoy. Romantic dinners in the comfort of your home up the cozy atmosphere while still making the evening extra special, whether on Valentine's Day or if you're celebrating your anniversary. We've compiled dinner recipes for meat lovers, seafood lovers, pasta lovers, and those who follow vegetarian, plant-based, or vegan diets. At the end of the day, though, your partner will be impressed by anything you cook for (or with) them.
Jamie Kravitz (she/her) is the digital editor at Woman's Day, where she oversees the brand's digital platforms and covers holidays, food, and more. Before joining WD in 2021, she was a digital editor at the Rachael Ray Show. Jamie has over five years of experience writing relationship, entertainment, home, and gifting content for publications including The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings, Insider, and Elite Daily. She graduated from Emerson College with a BFA in Writing, Literature and Publishing and lives in Brooklyn with her cats, Lumos and Linus.
Elizabeth Berry (she/her) is the Updates Editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she optimizes lifestyle content across verticals. Prior to this role, she was an Editorial Assistant for Woman’s Day where she covered everything from gift guides to recipes. She also has experience fact checking commerce articles and holds a B.A. in English and Italian Studies from Connecticut College.
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