Pasadena for Lovers: Where To Take Your Valentine for Dinner

The Most Romantic Valentine’s Day dinners and dreamy getaway spots in Pasadena for you and your significant other.

Valentine’s Prix Fixe Dinners and Spa Treatments at The Langham Huntington

Enjoy romantic dining in an elegant and timeless setting or express your love through rejuvenating spa treatments for Valentine’s Day at the Langham Huntington.

The Royce Wood-Fired Steakhouse

The Royce Wood-fired Steakhouse helmed by chef de cuisine Jorge Delgado is putting on a culinary show for Valentine’s Day 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The five-course prix fixe menu tantalizes the taste buds with decadent offerings. Select from three mains and savor the delectable dessert options.

1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106 | (626) 568-3900

Chuan Spa

It's the perfect time to relax and reconnect with a partner, friend, or yourself. From February 14th to the 17th, experience therapeutic spa treatments at the Chuan Spa at The Langham Huntington. Unwind with your Valentine in the private couple's suite with dreamy massages, champagne toast, and delectable macarons. No Valentine? No problem. There's also room for self-love this holiday. Delight in a Self-Love Indulgence Package leaving you refreshed and radiant.

Five-Course French Californian Tasting Menu at Perle

Romance is in the air at Perle, where an aphrodisiac-filled five course tasting menu awaits this Valentine’s Day with an extra parting gift to enjoy at home. Michelin-trained and winner of Food Network’s Chopped, chef Dean Yasharian offers sustainable-focused classic French dishes with a modern Californian seasonal twist. Treat your tastebuds to culinary masterpieces in a cozy, Parisian space, where sumptuous wine pairings and tantalizing dessert bites await.


43 E Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103 | (626) 460-8819

Four-course prix fixe at The Raymond 1886 Restaurant

Enjoy the timeless charm of a lovely Pasadena Craftsman-style restaurant, once a hotel that entertained celebs like Charlie Chaplin in the Roaring 20s. This Valentine’s Day, The Raymond 1886 is inviting couples to enjoy a romantic four-course menu with a charcuterie board; a choice of tuna tartar or prosciutto melon salad; a choice of roasted Mary's chicken, pan-seared seabass, spaghetti fruitti di mare, or filet au-poivre; and a choice of cheesecake or chocolate lava cake for dessert.


1250 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105 | (626) 441-3136

Three Courses at The Arbour for Valentine’s Day

Savor the multitude of farm-fresh flavors at The Arbour, dishing out Californian fare in a chic atmosphere. Love is in the air at The Arbour, and the special Valentine's Day menu proves it. Reservations are available for this romantic day. Check back for more information about The Arbour's Valentine's Day offerings.

French Bistro Valentine at Entre Nous in Old Pasadena

Enjoy the unapologetically French flair at Entre Nous, where love is a language translated onto the plate. Reserve a table at this French bistro for Valentine's Day and relish an array of bites that are cooked to perfection. Check back for more information about Entre Nous's Valentine's Day menu.

119 W Green St, Pasadena, CA 91105 | (626) 844-4500

Elevated Modern Mexican Cuisine at Maestro in Old Pasadena

Rustic, yet refined, Maestro is a local hotspot when it comes to going out. From agave-based cocktails to a romantic four-course meal, spend your Valentine's (or Galentine's) Day at this local-favorite Mexican establishment. Vegetarian options are available.

110 Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103 | (626) 787-1512

Romance at Union Pasadena

Owner Marie Petulla and Chef Sandra Hernandez crafted a rustic, yet elegant menu that celebrates the Californian farmer and heartfelt Italian cooking. Take your Valentine to Union, known as one of the most popular upscale restaurants in Pasadena, for an impressive dining experience with shared plates and a delightful wine menu. The wild mushrooms served over creamy polenta and truffle butter are a must, and the pastas are all exceptions, including the squid ink lumache with truffle and lobster. Book your reservations to endeavor their culinary masterpieces.

37 Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103 | (626) 795-5841

A Desirable Prix Fixe Menu at Dos Besos

Celebrate love the Spanish way at Dos Besos. Wow your Valentine with a charming atmosphere and shareable dishes of Valencian-style cooking. Kick off the night with their fresh salads and appetizers. Then select a sexy plate of lamb chops or share a plate of to-die-for seafood paella. Before leaving with a satisfied stomach, take a spoonful of Spanish bread pudding or tartufo ice cream.

99 Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103 | (626) 696-3741

Valentine’s Day, the Italian way at Mi Piace

For a romantic dinner, locals know that Mi Piace always dishes out delicious authentic Italian cuisine – have been for over 32 years. Located in lively Old Pasadena on Colorado Boulevard, try primi piattis like burrata with organic heirloom tomatoes, grilled fresh water prawns, or escargot. Savor the delicious slow braised veal with mushroom risotto or try the truffle fettuccine alfredo and the bow tie pasta in a vodka pink sauce topped with smoked salmon.

25 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105 | (626) 795-3131

Celebrate at Old Pasadena's Modern Coastal Kitchen

Impress your loved one with a new culinary experience in Old Pasadena at Pez Coastal Kitchen. With a focus on Mediterranean dishes, the owners Bret Thompson and Lucy Thompson-Ramirez are excited to present European inspired food such as shellfish towers, whole fish fries, and an impressive open seafood area where you and your valentine can spy on the local catch of the season. The restaurant's atmosphere transports you to a perfect romantic date on the beach.

61 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103 | (626) 210-0775

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