Valentine’s Day can be an expensive time, but who said being a little frugal had to mean romance was dead?
For those of us looking to mark the day of love without spending a fortune on overpriced restaurant meals, your local supermarket may hold an affordable alternative.
Whether you’re steak connoisseurs or vigilant veggies (or one of each), there’s a delicious meal for you and your special someone to enjoy.
Keep reading to find out which supermarkets are offering a Valentine’s menu deal for 2025, what’s on offer in each, and how much it’ll cost you.
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Valentine’s meal deals for 2025 at a glance
Different supermarkets have different offers for February 14th, but you usually pay a set price for a two- or three-course meal. The best menus give you quite a range of options too, which may entice you more than the competitive prices.
Check out our summary of this year's supermarket meal deals below. We're still waiting for Asda and Waitrose to release their full menus for 2025, but we'll update these as soon as we know.
Supermarket | Price (for two) | What's included |
---|---|---|
£10 | A main and side, plus a bottle of wine, prosecco or soft drink | |
£11.97 | A starter, main, two sides, dessert, and a bottle of wine or chocolates | |
£15 | A starter, main, two sides, dessert and prosecco, wine, beer or a soft drink | |
£18 | A starter, main meal, side, dessert and a drink | |
£18 | A main, side and dessert, plus a bottle of alcohol or a soft drink | |
£20 | A starter, main, side and dessert, plus a drink or box of chocolates | |
£25 | A starter, main, side, dessert and prosecco, wine, cocktails or soft drinks |
Co-op: £10
A main and side, plus a bottle of wine, prosecco or soft drinks
Asda: £12 (2024)
A starter, main, two sides, dessert, and a bottle of wine or chocolates
Morrisons: £15
A starter, main, two sides, dessert and prosecco, wine, beer or a soft drink
Sainsbury's: £18
A starter, main meal, side, dessert and a drink
Tesco: £18
A main, side and dessert, plus a bottle of alcohol or a soft drink
Waitrose: £20 (2024)
A starter, main, side and dessert, plus a drink or box of chocolates
M&S: £25
A starter, main, side, dessert and prosecco, wine or two soft drinks
The best Valentine's meal deals (2025)
Whether you’re loyal to one particular supermarket or willing to shop around to find the best deal, it’s always worth comparing what’s available before you buy.
We’ve done the research for you, with everything you need to know for your romantic evening on a budget.
It's worth keeping an eye out for supermarkets offering a wider selection of menu items than others. This is especially important if either of you has any specific dietary requirements or is a particularly fussy eater.
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If you're after more than just one bottle of wine for your February celebrations, why not check to see if your favourite supermarket is offering 25% off six bottles of wine this Valentine's Day? More of a beer drinker? We've got a guide to supermarket beer deals too.
M&S: £25 for two (2025)
When we think of indulgent Valentine’s meal deals, M&S is the first supermarket that springs to mind. Though the priciest of all this year’s dine-in offers, M&S is always popular, with an impressive selection of top-quality choices.
What’s on the menu?
- King prawn and lobster thermidor gratins (2-pack)
- Luxury prawn cocktails (2-pack)
- 6 dumpling bao buns (VE)
- Baking burrata with 'Nduja and ciabatta crumb
- British baking brie (V)
- Coquilles St Jacques
- King prawn medley
- British beef rump steaks with peppercorn sauce (2-pack) (GF)
- British chicken breast paupiettes (2-pack)
- British duck breasts (2-pack)
- British sirloin steaks with garlic butter (2-pack) (GF)
- Salmon and prawn en croûtes (2-pack)
- British Wagyu beef pie
- Butternut squash and spinach pie (VE)
- Fillet steak beef wellington with red wine jus
- Cheesy green vegetable bake (V)
- Loaded cheesy mash (V)
- Mediterranean-style roasting vegetables (VE)
- Potato dauphinoise (V)
- Salt and pepper wedges (V)
- Smashed potatoes (VE)
- Triple-cooked chips
- Vegetable medley (VE)
- 2 Become One chocolate praline heart
- Chocolate melt-in-the-middle puddings (2-pack) (V)
- Classic vanilla cheesecakes (2-pack)
- Sicilian lemon possets (2-pack) (V, GF)
- Tiramisu cheesecakes (2-pack) (V)
- Chocolate and caramel pots (2-pack) (VE)
- Salted caramel profiteroles (V)
- Conte Priuli prosecco
- Conte Priuli prosecco rosé
- Conti Priuli Pinot Grigio blush
- Fizzero rosé (alcohol-free)
- Las Dalias Malbec
- Lisboa Bonita
- Lock Keeper's Reserve Chardonnay
- M&S Classics Pinot Grigio
- M&S Found Refosco
- Mystery Bay Sauvignon Blanc
- Mojito
- Passion Star Martini Cocktail
- Pink Raspberry Lemonade
- Sparkling Light British Elderflower Pressé
What makes it great?
The M&S dine-in deal is a popular Valentine's Day choice, despite being more expensive than others.
If you want an indulgent meal that feels like a real treat, we don't think you'll be disappointed.
When and where can you get it?
The M&S Valentine’s dine-in this year is available in store from the 10th of February until the 14th February, and online via Ocado from the 31st of January.
Morrisons: £15 for two (2025)
The Morrisons Valentine’s meal deal 2025 offers a really broad selection of menu choices, mostly from their The Best range.
You can get a starter, main, two sides, dessert and Prosecco, wine, beer or a soft drink, all for a total of £15. You’ll need to be a Morrisons More member to take advantage of this offer.
What’s on the menu?
- Bloody Mary prawn cocktails
- Valentines soft set Scotch eggs (two-pack)
- Goats cheese, vintage cheddar & caramelised onion tart (V)
- Tear & share Camembert wreath (V)
- Scallop & king prawn Thermidor
- Vegan hoisin vegetable roses (four-pack) (VE)
- Marinated pork loin steaks with butter
- Slow-cooked duck legs
- 30-day matured rump steaks with butters
- Chicken in mushroom & prosecco sauce
- Mushroom, spinach & pine nut wellingtons (two-pack) (VE)
- Lightly smoked salmon with heart-shaped butter
- Pulled beef brisket en croûte
- Roast baby new potatoes (V)
- Triple-cooked chunky chips (VE)
- Green vegetable medley (VE)
- Dauphinoise (V)
- Roasted Chantenay carrots with acacia honey butter (V)
- Valentines cauliflower cheese (V)
- Truffle mash
- Melt in the middle pudding (V)
- Raspberry profiteroles (V)
- Raspberry & vanilla heart-shaped panna cotta
- Vegan tiramisu (VE)
- Sticky toffee pudding (V)
- Lemon cheesecake (V)
- Prosecco
- Menestrello Prosecco Spumante
- Vinho Verde 'Loureiro' wine
- Pinot Grigio rosé
- Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bordeaux Superieur
- South African Sauvignon Blanc
- South African pale rosé
- Top 10 Peroni Nastro Azzurro 4 x 330ml
- Peroni Nastro Azzurro gluten-free 4 x 330ml
- Peroni Nastro Azzurro alcohol-free 4 x 330ml
- Kylie Minogue alcohol-free sparkling rosé 75cl
- Sparkling Sicilian lemonade
- Sparkling raspberry lemonade
- Elderflower pressé
- Sparkling apple & elderflower pressé
- Pomegranate & pear pressé
- Ginger beer
What makes it great?
If you like a tipple, the Morrisons dine-in deal might just be the deal for you. With an impressive 18 different options, there are plenty of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks to choose from. What’s more, the majority of the food products available in this deal are from the Morrisons The Best range.
When and where can you get it?
This Morrisons Valentine's deal is available in store and online for delivery between the 11th and 15th February 2025.
Co-op: £10 for two (2025)
Co-op members can get a main, side and a drink for two people, all for £10. If you're not a member, you'll pay £12 (in which case, it might be worth signing up and paying the £1 joining fee).
There's a decent range of mains to choose from (all from their Irresistible range), although their sides are more limited. When it comes to tipples, you can choose from a range of still and sparkling wine and soft drinks.
What’s on the menu?
- Chicken parmigiana
- Chicken & wine sauce
- Salmon en croûte
- Vegan mushroom wellington
- Beef bourguignon
- Chicken, ham & leek
- Macaroni cheese
- Hereford ranch steak
- Lasagne Al Forno
- Mash potato
- Triple-cooked chunky chips
- EVOO flatbread garlic & parsley
- Dauphinoise potatoes
- Vegetable steamer
- Prosecco
- Rioja Crianza
- Solo Pale Spanish rosé
- Pinot Grigio
- Elderflower pressé
- Coca Cola Zero Sugar 4x330ml
- Coca-Cola Diet 4x330ml
What makes it great?
If you'd rather keep things simple, this Co-op meal skips the starters and dessert, which is why you'll only pay £5 per head. And if you do want a dessert, you can add one of these three optional extras to your meal:
- Rose cupcakes (two-pack): £1.75 (£1.50 member price)
- Valentine’s heart-shaped lollipops: £1 (2 for £1.50 member price)
- Chocolate melting middle puddings (two-pack): £3.85 (£3 member price)
When and where can you get it?
The Co-op Valentine's deal is available in store and online for delivery between the 5th and 19th February 2025.
Sainsbury's: £18 for two (2025)
The Sainsbury’s Valentine’s meal deal includes a starter, main meal, side dish, dessert and drink for two people. The dishes included are all from their Taste the Difference range.
This deal contains a generous number of dishes in each category to choose from, although you'll need to be a Nectar member to get yours.
What’s on the menu?
- Vintage cheddar & leek tarts (2-pack) (V)
- Valentine’s scallop gratin
- Italian calabrian selection
- Tempura bubble king prawns
- Breaded camembert with cranberry (V)
- Vegan antipasti platter (VE)
- Prawn cocktails (2-pack)
- Sirloin steak with heart-shaped butter
- Rump steak with heart-shaped butter
- Plant-based mushroom wellington (VE)
- Duck legs with cherry teriyaki glaze
- Chicken Arrabbiata
- Fish pie
- Beef lasagne
- Chunky triple-cooked chips (VE)
- Dauphinoise potatoes (V)
- Cauliflower cheese (V)
- Rainbow chard vegetable medley (V)
- Green vegetable delection (V)
- Hasselback potatoes with pink peppercorn butter (V)
- Truffle & pecorino topped triple-cooked chips (V)
- Creamed spinach (V)
- Lemon tarts (V)
- Chocolate melt-in-the-middle pudding (V)
- Cookie chocolate torte (VE)
- Morello cherry cheesecake (V)
- Bee Mine desserts (V)
- Sticky toffee pudding (V)
- Amaretto tiramisu (V)
- Western Cape Sauvignon Blanc
- Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grenache Rosé
- DOC Prosecco
- Pink Grapefruit G&T
- Nozeco
- Appletiser
- Sparkling apple juice
- Coca-Cola Original x4
- Diet Coke x4
What makes it great?
With seven different starters, mains and desserts to choose from, there’s bound to be something for everyone. This deal includes a wider variety of desserts than most other deals we've seen, from lemon tarts to amaretto tiramisu.
When and where can you get it?
The Sainsbury’s Valentine’s menu is available both online and in store from the 10th of February, until the 16th of February 2025.
Tesco: £18 for two (2025)
If you’re a Clubcard holder, you can enjoy a romantic meal for two for £18 this Valentine’s Day when you shop at large Tesco stores or online.
For this price, you’ll get to choose a starter, main, side and dessert to share, as well as a bottle of alcohol or a soft drink. All of the dishes in this deal are from the Tesco Finest range.
What’s on the menu?
- Coquilles St Jaques
- Charcuterie wine topper
- Bruschetta arancini with balsamic sachet (VE)
- Vintage cheddar & red onion tarts (V)
- Soft set scotch egg
- Breaded Mediterranean prawns with hot honey dip
- Camembert swirls
- Chicken ballotine with parmesan & wild garlic
- Mushroom stroganoff pies (V)
- Slow-cooked duck legs with port & berry sauce
- Seabass with king prawn & champagne sauce
- Chicken & mushroom risotto
- ‘Marry Me Chicken'
- Chicken parmigiana
- Al forno lasagne
- Pulled beef shin pies
- Rump steak with green peppercorn butter
- Beef feather blade
- Baby potatoes with Chantenay carrots & Tenderstem with smoked garlic & herb dressing (V)
- Golden baked potato dauphinoise (V)
- Creamy buttery mash (V)
- Triple-cooked chips with Cornish sea salt
- Sea salt & black pepper heart-shaped rosti
- Creamed spinach (V)
- Three cheese cauliflower gratin
- Petit pois & Tenderstem, spring green & spinach with salt & pepper butter (V)
- Lemon meringue oyster shells
- Raspberry & passionfruit tarts
- Chocolate cheesecake moulded hearts
- Vanilla panna cotta with rhubarb conserve
- Cheese selection
- Gü zillionaire cheesecake pot (VE)
- Prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG
- MOTH Margarita x4
- South African Sauvignon Blanc
- South African Cinsault Rosé
- South African Malbec
- Nozeco Rosé
- Coke Zero x4
- Diet Coke x4
- Coca Cola x4
- Coca Cola Zero Caffeine Free x4
- Estrella x4
- Lucky Saint alcohol-free lager x4
- Bottle Green x2
What makes it great?
Tesco are offering a few different Valentine’s deals this year. If you don’t want to pay £18, head over to a Tesco Express store near you to pick up their £12 Valentine’s deal, which includes a main, side, dessert and drink.
When and where can you get it?
This deal is available in stores or online for delivery/collection from the 10th of February 2025.
Asda: £11.97 for two (2025)
With last year's Asda’s Valentine’s meal deal, you could enjoy one Bistro starter, one main, two sides, a dessert and a drink, all for £11.97.
We haven't yet seen the full menu for Asda this year, but we've included all the dishes we know so far.
What’s on the menu?
- Prawn cocktail
- Goats cheese & caramelised onion tarts (two-pack)
- Crispy mac & cheese bites
- Breaded no-brie hearts (VE)
- Sirloin with smoked garlic & pink peppercorn heart butter pellet
- Salmon fillets topped with black pepper & lemon zest with dill & lemon heart butter
- Mushroom stroganoff pies (VE)
- Cauliflower cheese
- Beef dripping skin-on chips
- Braised red cabbage (VE)
- Potato dauphinoise
- Melt-in-the-middle Belgian chocolate pudding
- Strawberries with Belgian chocolate dip
- Vanilla panna cotta hearts with heritage raspberry & prosecco jelly
- La Moneda Merlot
- Mariana Bay Sauvignon Blanc
- Casaluis Cava Brut
- Kylie Minogue alcohol-free sparkling rosé wine
- Bottlegreen presse
What makes it great?
While Asda's Valentine's deal is a fantastic budget-friendly option, last year's menu also received praise online for the fantastic quality of the food.
When and where can you get it?
This year's deal is available in store from the 6th February and online from 10th February 2025.
Waitrose: £20 for two (2024)
In last year's Waitrose Valentine’s meal deal, shoppers could enjoy a starter, main, side and dessert, plus a drink or box of chocolates, all for £20 (and this serves two).
Waitrose offer a slightly more limited choice than some of the other menus we've seen, with a fair few veggie and vegan options to choose from last year.
Waitrose haven't yet released their full menu for Valentine's Day 2025, but here's what we know so far.
What’s on the menu?
- Prawn cocktail
- Cornish quartz cheddar & caramelised shallot tarts
- Cauliflower & Broccoli Three Cheese Gratin
- Moules marinière
- Vegetable antipasti arancini with basil pesto
- Goat's cheese and lemon bakes with wild garlic pesto
- Sirloin with mixed peppercorn butter
- Paella
- Salmon en croûte with champagne sauce and spinach in buttery puff pastry
- Beef bourguignon
- Truffle chicken kiev
- Juicy Marbles plant-based steaks
- Triple-cooked fries with Cornish sea salt
- Green vegetable medley
- Roasted garlic and buffalo mozzarella flatbread
- Chocolate ‘You’re my No.1’ bars (two-pack)
- Melt-in-the-middle chocolate puddings,
- Raspberry panna cotta desserts
- Sticky toffee pudding, and Sicilian lemon tarts
- La Gioias Azolo Prosecco DOCG
- Thomson & Scott Naughty Sparkling Rose Alcohol Free Wine
- Shiraz
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Negroni
- DA-SH raspberry-infused sparkling water
What makes it great?
Waitrose usually offer a notably wide selection of vegan dishes, which set them apart from other supermarkets last year. Their menu included two vegan starters, two mains and three sides to choose from, as well as a vegan torte for dessert.
When and where can you get it?
This year's deal is available in stores or online for delivery/collection between the 7th and 16th of February 2025.
Other supermarket Valentine’s offers
Aldi: from £5.97 for two (2025)
While there aren't any entirely set Aldi Valentine’s meal deals, they do have a range of delicious food and drink items to be enjoyed on the day of love.
Each item is individually priced, so the price you’ll pay will vary depending on how many items you buy, and which specific items you buy.
If you’re really keeping your purse strings tight, you can enjoy a three-course meal for £2.99 per person (yes, really). This menu includes a starter/side, a main and a dessert, but no drinks (although you can add these on if you like).
What’s on the menu?
Here are some suggested menus from Aldi this year:
- Main: heart-shaped pizza (spicy pepperoni or semi-dried tomatoes & mozzarella)
- Side: Valentine’s Day mini heart-shaped garlic bread
- Dessert: pink mini heart pancakes
Add a bottle of Prosecco Spumante DOC for £4.75, taking your total to £10.72 (£5.36 per person).
- Starter: double bubble tempura prawns with sriracha dip
- Main: heart-shaped pasta with lobster
- Dessert: cheesecake slices
Add a bottle of Prosecco Spumante DOC for £4.75, taking your total to £12.22 (£6.11 per person).
- Starter: wild mushroom or tomato & basil arancini
- Main: gastro galettes – roasted med veg
- Dessert: vegan caramelised biscuit heart sponge pudding
Add a bottle of Castellore Organic Prosecco Rosé for £7.99, taking your total to £15.46 (£7.73 per person).
Other Valentine's Day treats from Aldi for 2025 include:
- Tempura prawns with sweet chilli dip (£2.49)
- Red pepper swirls sharing bread with camembert (£3.99)
- Nduja style, bacon-wrapped chicken with sunblush tomatoes (£2.99)
- Duck breast with plum & hoisin sauce (£2.99)
- Seabass fillets with Asian-inspired butter (£2.99)
- Gastro wagyu triple-cooked chips (£1.49)
- Truffle & parmesan mash (£1.49)
- Tear and share cookie with milk chocolate dip (£1.99)
- Raspberry and vanilla macarons (£3.99)
What makes it great?
If you’re not interested in a full three-course meal with sides, these smaller (and cheaper) deals might suit you better.
Aldi's Valentine's menus are only suggestions, which means you can switch things up to suit you and your loved one, paying as little as £2.99 per head. You can cut back costs by opting not to include a bottle of Prosecco with your food too.
When and where can you get it?
Aldi’s Valentine’s menu is available in store only from 10th February, 2025.
Iceland: various prices (2025)
Iceland have also released a range of special occasion dishes for Valentine’s Day this year, rather than having a set menu.
Go for an Iceland Luxury ready meal for under £4 and add a side like straight-cut chips or onion rings from as little as £2. Iceland are also offering big discounts on sweet treats. You can buy a Ferrero Rocher gift box for £5, instead of the usual price of £6.50.
What’s on the menu?
Here are a few of the discount dishes, sides and drinks available at Iceland this Valentine’s Day:
- Luxury 28-day matured Aberdeen Angus 170g sirloin steak (£4.50)
- Big Daddy 454g rump steak for (£6.50)
- Luxury House Special chicken tikka & lamb biryani (£3.75 or 3 for £10)
- Luxury buttermilk chicken tenders (£4 or 3 for £10)
- Ridiculously Crispy straight-cut chips (£2.75)
- Battered onion rings (£2.75)
- 12-pack of Luxury macarons (£3.50 or 3 for £10)
- Belgian chocolate eclairs (£1.75, down from £2.25)
- Dandelione Prosecco (£7.50)
- 3 for £18 on selected bottles of wine, including Burfield Chardonnay, Burfield Pinot Noir and The Weather Dial Sauvignon Blanc
What makes it great?
Like the dishes available at Aldi, Iceland are offering flexibility this Valentine’s Day, where you can mix and match dishes to build your meal to suit your preferences.
When and where can you get it?
Iceland’s Valentine’s items are available in store and online throughout February.
Get a Valentine’s Day meal kit delivered to your door
Meal kit subscriptions like HelloFresh and Gousto are a great way to enjoy delicious, healthy meals at home without spending hours in the kitchen. If you’re a couple who likes to cook together, they offer a fun Valentine’s Day activity with delicious results.
They help you reduce food waste by only sending you the exact portions you need and can work out cheaper than Valentine's meal deals too (although you will have to spend a little longer in the kitchen).
Many of these services allow you to skip deliveries, pause them, or cancel your subscription at any time, so you could just get one month’s worth of delivery if you don’t want to commit.
And after the big day, you can keep the recipe cards to remake your favourite meals at a later date.
If you’re keen to stretch your Valentine’s Day budget further, don’t forget you can earn cashback when you subscribe to HelloFresh, Gousto or Mindful Chef via TopCashback.
Which 2025 Valentine’s Day meal deal is our favourite?
The deal you go for will depend on a range of factors. Maybe having a range of options is your priority, or perhaps it’s all about getting the best bottle of wine for the cheapest price?
Here are our top picks that factor in a range of preferences.
🥇Overall favourite: M&S
🥇Best on a budget: Co-op
🥇Best luxury choice: M&S
🥇Widest choice of meals: Tesco
🥇Best drinks offering: Morrisons
🥇Best for sweet treats: Sainsbury's
🥇Best for veggies & vegans: TBC
Why bother with a Valentine’s dine-in deal?
Valentine’s Day is all about showing your partner how much you love them. It’s not necessarily about who can spend the most money on the flashiest gifts or fine dining experiences.
Cooking your loved one a special dinner at home will not only save you money, but it’s a meaningful and heartfelt gesture they’re bound to appreciate (as long as you don’t burn anything!).
Supermarket dine-in meal deals make Valentine’s cooking easier and more convenient than ever. You can forget about driving to an over-priced restaurant, with many of these deals including a starter, main, side, dessert and drink, all for a more affordable price.
You don’t have to be a confident cook either, as these meal deals contain everything you need for a delicious, romantic meal without any actual food prep.
How do supermarket meals compare with restaurant dining?
We’ve checked out a few popular restaurant chains to see how their Valentine’s Day menus compare to the supermarket dine-in offers we’ve seen this year.
Not only are the supermarket deals cheaper, but some have a wider range of menu options to choose from.
Miller and Carter:
This year's Valentine’s set menu at Miller and Carter includes three courses but no drinks. Prices start from £38.50 each and the menu is available all day every day between February 8th and February 15th, 2025.
There are five starters, 11 mains (with seven of these being steaks), and four desserts to choose from. Some of the steak dishes come with a supplement of up to £14 per person, or you could upgrade to their Valentine’s Sharing Steak and Champagne Experience, which costs £135 for two.
Ask Italian:
At Ask Italian this Valentine’s Day, you and your special someone can enjoy three courses for £28.95 per person. Again, this set menu doesn’t include any drinks.
There was quite a range of choices though, with 10 starters, 13 mains and six desserts to choose from. This deal is running from the 12th to the 19th of February 2025.
How much you’ll pay for a Valentine’s set menu will of course depend on the restaurant and its location.
We were surprised to find that many of the set menus available at restaurants this year were actually cheaper than choosing an equivalent starter, main and dessert from their usual menus.
This suggests that Valentine’s menus do offer decent value for money when compared to standard menus at many chains. However, it’s worth bearing in mind that many of the deals above didn’t include drinks, so you would most likely end up spending more.
Both supermarket meal deals and traditional restaurant dining on February 14th have their upsides:
Supermarket dine-in
Restaurant dining
Generally far cheaper than most Valentine’s restaurant meals
Offers a more thoughtful and meaningful gesture
You can stay in the comfort of your own home (even in your PJs)
You don’t have to worry about travel or avoiding alcohol if you’re driving
Can offer a nicer, more luxurious experience overall
You can get dressed up for a romantic date night to remember
There’s no need to argue over who does the washing up
You don’t have to cook any of the food or serve any of the drinks yourself
Supermarket dine-in
- Generally far cheaper than most Valentine’s restaurant meals
- Offers a more thoughtful and meaningful gesture
- You can stay in the comfort of your own home (even in your PJs)
- You don’t have to worry about travel or avoiding alcohol if you’re driving
Restaurant dining
- Can offer a nicer, more luxurious experience overall
- You can get dressed up for a romantic date night to remember
- There’s no need to argue over who does the washing up
- You don’t have to cook any of the food or serve any of the drinks yourself
Still prefer a restaurant? Save money on your romantic meal
If you’re leaning towards restaurant dining, this still doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune. Here are some quick tips for saving money on your trip to a restaurant this Valentine’s Day.
❣️Book for a different day
While some of the restaurant Valentine’s menus we checked did offer good value for money, that’s not to say every single restaurant will be cheaper on February 14th. In fact, our instinct says quite the opposite. Many restaurants inflate their prices for Valentine’s Day as they know they’ll get booked up.
With that in mind, one way to save money if you do fancy dining out would be to celebrate Valentine’s Day on a day other than February 14th or avoid that week entirely if you can. As Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year, the weekend of the 14th-16th is likely to be busy (and expensive).
With that in mind, why not delay your romantic celebrations for a couple of weeks and book a table for a Friday or Saturday during late February or March?
❣️Pick a restaurant with a loyalty scheme
If you’ve already signed up for any restaurant loyalty schemes, you may have credit or personalised offers available to use. If you haven’t, take a look at your chosen restaurant’s website and see if they have any offers for new members.
At the very least, you might be able to earn yourself some rewards for a future visit. We particularly like Gusto’s Gold Rewards scheme, where you can earn cash to spend on your next meal.
❣️Take advantage of Reward Wallet
TopCashback members can make their cashback go further this Valentine’s Day with Reward Wallet.
If you have payable cashback in your account, you can redeem your balance in the form of a gift card and earn a bonus on your balance.
All you have to do is go to your account and then click Payout, where you'll see how much payable cashback you have.
You can withdraw all or part of your balance, just make sure you select Reward Wallet as your payout method.
Whether you’re dining at a restaurant or home, you’ll find plenty of supermarkets and restaurants to choose from, with the chance to earn up to 15%* of the gift card’s value on top.
For example, if you convert your cashback to an M&S gift card through Reward Wallet, you could earn a 6%* bonus. This means a £30 M&S gift card would actually have a value of £31.80.
* Cashback rates correct at the time of writing
❣️Save money in store with a TopGiftCard
TopCashback members can now save money in store too, thanks to our new and improved TopGiftCards.
Treat yourself to a gift card from over 100 retailers and earn up to 18%* instant cashback in your account. You'll receive your gift card in your email inbox straight away and your cashback will become payable in your TopCashback account almost immediately.
Let's say you're buying the M&S Valentine's meal deal, so order an M&S TopGiftCard worth £25. At the time of writing, we're offering 2.25% cashback on M&S gift cards, which means you'll earn 56p in your TopCashback account, just for going through us.
* Cashback rates correct at the time of writing
Get a sweet deal this Valentine’s Day
Hopefully you’re now feeling more clued up on how to have a romantic Valentine’s date night without breaking the bank.
Getting busy in the kitchen and making a special meal for your loved one is a far more memorable Valentine’s Day gift than a simple box of chocolates.
Our £10 gift to you this Valentine's Day
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Fancy earning £10 cashback on a £10+ Dine In For Two spend?
It's really simple: it takes as little as 30 seconds to sign up for your TopCashback account.
Buy your dine-in deal and upload a photo of your receipt. We'll track your purchase, and then you'll get cashback in your account to withdraw to your bank or as a gift card.
Here's how to get your £10 offer;
- Click: Click the green button
- Join: Create an account
- Shop: Purchase your £10 Dine In For Two deal from any UK supermarket
- Snap: Take a photo of your receipt, showing the date, time, item and price
- Enjoy: We'll add £10 to your account once we track your purchase
How does TopCashback benefit? We make money when you buy from supported brands, which allows us to offer cashback with no hidden fees.
There are plenty of supermarket Valentine’s Day meal deals to choose from, which means you should be able to find something to suit your tastes and budget.
Don’t forget to check if you can earn cashback by shopping through our site, or with a TopGiftCard. Looking for more romantic ideas this Valentine's Day? Check out our 46 cheap date ideas.
Have you treated your loved one to any of these Valentine’s Day supermarket meal deals? Let us know in the comments how you found it.