The Great Northern unveils a dazzling array of fine-dining specials, sweet treats and more for Valentine’s Day

From endlessly elegant fine dining with wine-tasting to free card-making sessions that will keep you out of the doghouse, The Great Northern hosts another another fabulously romantic array of set menus, dining discounts and creative events this Valentine’s.

At the Good Food Awards Blue Ribbon-winning Polish restaurant, Platzki, hopelessly devoted diners can try an exclusive Valentine’s menu beginning with decadent Duck Breast Tartare, Roasted Beetroot Tartare with cottage cheese and walnuts or savoury Georgian Aubergine Rolls.

Mains include a rich Pan-Fried fillet in red wine and chocolat jus, white vegetable mash and fresh blackberries, the Roasted Cauliflower Steak. and delicate Pan-Fried Halibut Fillet with lobster sauce, courgettes, and carrot ribbons is the perfect choice.

For dessert, finish with Naleniki – golden crepes with orange, mascarpone, and a hint of rum.

Round off a memorable meal with the Sweet, Sweet Love cocktail; a blend of chocolate vodka, orange, pomegranate syrup, and coffee.

Book your table HERE.

Over at Pan-Asian hotspot Suki Suki, the three-course set menu Love in Bloom is available to book from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th February for just £30pp.

Arrive to a complimentary glass of Prosecco, before starting the meal with a choice of vegetable gyoza, bang bang karaage chicken, or teriyaki tiger prawns.

Then, select from Nagoya ramen, szechuan chicken, katsu curry, or pad Thai, with double chocolate dragon egg with vanilla ice cream, brownie, and strawberries, or a creamy white chocolate and honeycomb cheesecake for dessert. Book HERE.

If you’re looking for night of love with a sensual Mediterranean twist, book the Valentine’s menu at Deansgate’s award-winning wine and tapas bar, Evuna.

Start with king prawn tempura and spicy paprika sauce, followed by grilled chicken thighs with crispy potatoes and romesco sauce for the main event. For dessert, guests can revel in a rich yet refreshing strawberry yoghurt cake. There’s also s selection of Spanish cheeses to complement the meal. Book HERE.

For a unique Valentine’s gift to satisfy your favourite foodie, Evuna hosts a Bodegas Sommos wine tasting event on Wed 26 Feb at 6:30 PM. Led by Carmen, the one-off session will feature six carefully chosen wines, each paired with an assortment of sumptuous small plates. Priced at £50pp – book your spot HERE.

If you’ve left it late and can’t face the unbearable toilet humour of supermarket greetings cards, head to 285 Deansgate for a free creative card-making session with GRIT artist Jordan O’Brien on Thu 13 Feb.

With two sessions running from 12-2pm and 5-8pm, the drop-in workshop promises a fun and inspiring arts class to keep you in the good books, as the artists guides you through the process and leaves you with your own creation to present on the big day.

If you’re looking for an evening of timeless romance and indulgent high-end cuisine, James Martin Manchester invites lovers to celebrate one another in style with a £55 set menu, with oysters and bubbles available for a £10 supplement.

Start with Chicken, Red Pepper & Focaccia Terrine or a White Onion Veloute, served with truffles and chives, before sampling a showcase sharer featuring 10oz dry-aged sirloin steak paired with half a grilled lobster, garlic and herb butter, dripping chips, chargrilled broccolini, and a peppercorn sauce. Desserts include an opulent Chocolate & Pistachio Fondant and pistachio gelato, or a refreshing Classic Lemon Tart with torched meringue and raspberry sorbet. Book HERE.

For your sweet-toothed special someone, grab a brand-new chocolate heart from award-winning Deansgate chocolatiers Dormouse. Options include a dark chocolate heart with a mango and white chocolate swirl, and a creamy milk chocolate heart with crunchy pistachio swirl. Pick up yours online or in-store.

Treat your favourite foodie to an evening of classic Italian cuisine at Italiana 55. Starters include Seared King Scallops, Tiger Red Prawns, or Sicilian Rice Balls, alongside shared seafood platters, Homemade Ravioli Lobster or Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli.

Mains range from 28-Day Aged Fillet Steak and Creamy Shellfish Risotto to a tableside-carved Steak for Two. To finish, diners can sample a selection of indulgent specials Pistachio Cheesecake or Warm Chocolate Soufflé. Book HERE.

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