As Valentine’s Day approaches, I wanted to pass along a handful of festive dining offerings from around the Valley. From decadent sweet treats to romantic prix-fixe menus perfect for date night, there’s something special for every kind of celebration. Whether you're planning an evening out, a Galentine’s gathering, or a family-friendly dessert stop, you’ll find delicious inspiration below.
Pita Jungle
Celebrate love (and delicious food!) this Valentine’s Day at Pita Jungle. Bring your sweetheart on February 14 and enjoy a complimentary Chocolate Dipped Walnut Baklawa for dessert when you purchase two entrees. Perfect for a romantic day or night out, this special treat is available for dine-in only at participating locations. Restrictions may apply.
Over Easy
Over Easy is spreading the love this Valentine’s Day weekend with a sweet, limited-time menu made for sharing. From Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15, guests can treat themselves to their Sweetheart Donuts ($6), featuring two warm donuts finished with strawberry icing, rich chocolate ganache, sliced fresh strawberries, and cherry-almond granola. To sip alongside, Over Easy is serving a Strawberry Mocha ($6) made with fresh strawberry purée, iced espresso, chocolate and milk. These Valentine’s weekend specials will be available at all 19 Arizona locations.
Hash Kitchen
This Valentine’s season, Hash Kitchen is serving up two limited-time, love-infused sips for every kind of celebration. Fall for their ‘Cupid’s Cloud,’ a flirty shot of raspberry puree, lemon juice, and vodka, topped with a puff of cotton candy and a festive candy heart, perfect for your Valentine, Galentine, or a little self-love! Available all February at all six Valley locations. For those who love a savory twist on romance, the ‘Tomato, Tomahto’ martini is a love letter to martini fans. Made with housemade tomato mix and vodka, shaken ice-cold and finished with a mozzarella and tomato garnish that doubles as a snack. Available Feb. 13–16.
The Sicilian Butcher – Three Valley locations (Peoria, Phoenix + Chandler)
From Thursday, February 12 through Sunday, February 15, the modern-casual Italian restaurant will feature a limited-time dinner menu centered on classic Italian flavors suited for a romantic night out.
Highlights from the Valentine’s Day dinner menu include:
- Imported Burrata - assorted heirloom tomatoes, saba, basil pesto, and e.v.o. $16
- Sicilian Fennel Orange Salad - seasonal assorted citrus, shaved red onion, pistachio, rainbow radishes, and lemon oil. $15
- Grilled Octopus - nduja sausage, potatoes, and citrus oil. $27
- Jumbo Shrimp & Lobster Ravioli - $39
- Rigatoni Alla Zozzana - crispy guanciale + san marzano tomato sauce + egg yolk, grana. $26
- Spaghetti Vongole - garlic, calabrian chili, white wine butter, and lemon. $27
- Pork Milanese Saltimbocca - prosciutto di parma, sage, and sherry demi. $32
- Salmon Oregonato - lemon-caper butter, and grilled lemon. $29
- Almond Raspberry Mousse Cake - almond mascarpone mousse, raspberry gelee filling, and chocolate dipped almond daquoise cake. $12
The Italiano
The Italiano by Chef Joey Maggiore is curating elevated Valentine’s Day experiences for couples all February long. Guests can book romantic, indulgent dinners through the restaurant’s Love Concierge, with all experiences requiring 48 hours’ advance notice. The Italiano will also be offering a special Valentine’s Day dessert, Strawberry Pistachio Divine, available for in-house dining February 13-15. To book through the Love Concierge, guests can email love@theitaliano.com.
Love Concierge at The Italiano Includes:
- Lovers Seafood Tower – A cold seafood tower designed for two, featuring cocktail crab claws, jumbo shrimp, green-lip mussels, and a charred octopus salad. Served with two glasses of crisp prosecco for the perfect pairing. $90
- Chocolate Covered Strawberries & Prosecco – A classic Valentine’s treat of six chocolate-dipped strawberries and two glasses of prosecco - sweet and celebratory. $49
- Chef Joey Art of Love Dinner Kit – Bring the romance home with this elevated date-night kit for two. Includes a charcuterie board, two servings of fresh rigatoni with house-made alla vodka sauce and step-by-step instructions, plus a build-your-own tiramisu for dessert. $99
- Valentine’s Table Scape – Includes chocolate-covered strawberries, two glasses of prosecco, a handwritten love note, choice of a red or white rose bouquet, and a candlelit tablescape complete with table runner, rose petals, and romantic decor. With limited spots available, this special experience can only be booked February 12-15. $99
Copper & Sage
This Valentine’s Day, Copper & Sage in Goodyear invites diners to celebrate love (and great food) with a special $44 per person dine-in menu. Guests can start with a selection of sharable starters, from fried green tomatoes with chèvre and balsamic reduction to bourbon deviled eggs with bacon jam and pecans or enjoy ahi poke or bacon-wrapped dates. For the main course, options range from grilled Scottish salmon with maple-glazed sweet potato to Cajun chicken alfredo, blackened fish tacos, and hearty angus short ribs with cheddar grits. Sweet endings include French Market beignets or a cast-iron campfire brownie with marshmallow and vanilla ice cream.
Pair the meal with a Valentine’s Day cocktail spotlight featuring the Chocolate Raspberry Martini (Tito’s, Chambord, Kahlua, raspberry, mint | $12) or the Frey Ranch New York Sour (Frey Ranch bourbon, house elixir, pomegranate, cabernet | $15).
For the month of love, Brody’s Italian in Paradise Valley is turning up the heat with their Pizza of the Month: Chopped Clam Pizza. This 10-inch pie is designed to tempt the senses, with a garlic and olive oil base, mozzarella, tender chopped clams, and a sprinkle of red onions. Savory, indulgent, it’s the perfect aphrodisiac for seafood lovers, made for sharing or keeping all to yourself. ($35).
Wine Girl
Galentine’s is officially happening at Wine Girl Scottsdale! On Friday, Feb. 13, the venue will host an all-day celebration featuring Valentine’s drink specials, heart macaroons, and Instagram-worthy photo spots. Guests can enjoy cotton candy mimosas and custom V-Day bottles with labels such as Dump Him, Boys Lie, Emotionally Available for Wine, and Emotionally Available for Champagne. A ‘Closure Wine’ tasting kicks off at 6 p.m., and Valentine’s Day drinks and a dessert plate with macaroons flavors including strawberries, and cream are also available. Wine Girl Scottsdale invites friends to sip, celebrate, and make a night of it.
