Valentine Day Specials To Dig In The City Of Joy
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It’s the valentine’s week and it’s the perfect time to woo your partner to something that’s exotic and special. From some cranberry salads to Wild Rice with Hazelnut Pesto Layer to Gandhraj fish fry with tartare sauce to Hara Bhara Quinoa Kebab”, “Mushroom Cappucino there’s no dearth of option in City of Joy. And what better way to celebrate apart from having some great food. 

Here are some great options of places in Kolkata that will set the mood right for you. 

Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata

 

Catering to the palates of those seeking rich and flavorful meals, Vertex, the liquid restaurant will be offering some of the most sumptuous vegetarian and non-vegetarian signature delicacies on a set menu for couples to indulge in. Guests can relish lip-smacking starters like “Lifafa Paneer Tikka”, “Tandoori Malai Broccoli”, “Toasted Seasame Chicken”, “Beetroot Galoutti” “Amritsari Aloo Masala”, “Lucknowi Subz Biryani”. Treat your taste buds by choosing from an array of non-vegetarian delectable spreads which will highlight dishes like “Murgh Adraki Shorba”, “Lamb Galoutti Kebab”, “Gulabi Murgh Lababdar”, “Lasooni Jheenga Masala” and many more along with a spectacular view of the city. Guests can satiate their sweet tooth by choosing from the Dessert Section, “Badam Aur Gajar ka Halwa”, “Gur Kulfi” and “Rose Petal Shahi Tukda”.

Indulge in a romantic rendezvous under the starry sky by the poolside with a live band to elevate the grandeur of the day. Adding to the celebration is an elaborate menu featuring “Provencal Seafood Salad”, “Hara Bhara Quinoa Kebab”, “Mushroom Cappucino”, “Wild Risotto with Asparagus” and many more. End the meal with decadent desserts that will include “Baked Nolen Gur Shahi Tukra”, “Red Velvet Cake” to name a few.

Kava, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant showcases a three-course buffet along with daily breakfast crafted skillfully by the in-house culinary team.  The menu will comprise of local and global cuisines like “Murgh Hariyali Kebab”, “Lamb Shikampuri Kebab”,“Tempura Sushi Roll”, “Mushroom Sushi” and many more. The International Cuisine will display “Chili Garlic Chicken”, “Stir-Fried Vegetables” and the Indian Cuisine will showcase “Tandoori Murgh in Arrabiata Sauce”, “Haare Masale ki Tawa Fish with Cheese Sauce”, “Paneer Roll in Bell Pepper Coulis”, “Dal Kabila with Caramelized Onion”. Alongside the succulent meals, guests can select from a plethora of sweet treats like “Red velvet heart shaped cake”, “Strawberry Sandesh”, “White Chocolate Gajar Halwa” to relish from.

When: 12th - 14th February 2022 , Timing:  12:30 pm onwards 

Price: For KAVA: Rs.1299++ taxes onwards  , For Vertex: Rs 3000 ++ taxes onwards , For Poolside: Rs 8000++ taxes           

The Salt House

The Valentine's Day special menu includes a five-course meal where the guests can choose any one item per person per course. The first  course consists of dishes like ‘avocado, arugula, orange, walnut, blue cheese, cranberry dressing salad’, ‘bottle masala fries’ and ‘off the bone chicken wings’. The second course consists of options like ‘amritsari hummus with garlic chutney kulcha’, ‘shiitake, porcini, button mushroom, gruyere & caramelized onion tart’ and ‘spicy goan sausage’. The third course offers mains like ‘aglio e olio’, ‘spinach ricotta ravioli’ and ‘chicken carbonara’ followed by the fourth course with options such as ‘edamame cream cheese & truffle risotto’, ‘veg or chicken stroganoff’ and ‘pan roasted bhetki’. Last but not the least, the dessert menu comprises ‘hazelnut mousse’ and ‘lemon cheesecake’. Patrons can choose any four drinks from the following - ‘the zin gin’, ‘kolkata mule’, ‘mulled wine’, ‘lemon sour’, ‘berries margarita’ and ‘beer”

When: 7th to 14th February, 2022, Time: 11am to 10pm

Meal for 2: Rs 5,200 plus taxes

Paprika Gourmet

The special menu consists of dishes like Sundried Tomato Mousse Puff, Mushroom Quiche, Spinach Artichoke Pull-apart Bread, Wild Rice with Hazelnut Pesto Layer, Risotto with Sundried Tomato & Feta, Torta Leches and 8 Layer Chocolate Cake  Relish mouth-watering delicacies with your love this Valentine’s day

When: 7th to 14th February, 2022, Time: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Meal for 2: Rs. 1500 plus taxes

La Macario Cafe

To make this Valentine’s Day even more special, La Macario Cafe is offering patrons a special menu from which they can choose two drinks, two starters, two main dishes and one dessert. This menu includes Strawberry & feta Salad, Pan Tossed Tortellini In Garlic Butter Sauce, Nibble Cheese Board and 2 Cheese served with crackers for small plates. For the mains there are Heart Shape Pizza, Spinach Cherry Tomato onion & 3 types of Cheese and Oven Dried tomato Mascaporne Cheese Risotto. To end on a sweet note they have desserts like Belgium Chocolate Coated Strawberries, Chocolate Fondue served with Marshmallows, strawberries & brownie bites and Strawberry Cheesecake. They also have Apple Mint Ice Tea and La Macario Special Cold Brew as refreshments. Guests can gorge on these scrumptious delicacies whilst enjoying live music performances lined up especially for the occasion.

When: 10th to 14th February, 2022, Time: 11:30 am to 10:00 pm

Meal for 2: Rs. 2400 (with table setup)

Homely Zest

 

Treat your loved one to Homely Zest’s Valentine’s Day menu. The special menu comprises scrumptious delicacies like Avocado Salad with Ponzu Dressing, Zucchini Rosti with Feta Cream, Cherry Pie Tart, Petite Wonton Cups, Cranberry and Brie crackers, Korean BBQ Tofu Sliders with Kimchi Slaw, Mexican pull me up Cake, Cheese Platter, Lotus Biscoff Cream Cake Jar and Maltesers Cake Jar amongst others.

When: 7th to 14th February, 2022, Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm

Meal for 2: Rs. 1200 plus taxes

LMNO_Q

 

The special menu includes, Indo Mex Seekh, Mexi Khumb Taco, Kasundi Balle Balle, Amritsari Fish Tikka, Delhi 6 Paneer Makhni, Kerala Mutton Pepper Fry and Handi Murgh Biryani. Lastly, the sinful desserts on offer are Tutti Frutti, Tiramisu Our Style, Brazillian Kiss and Gul-E-Jahaan. The innovatively curated beverage menu highlights specials like, Berry & Rose Bramble, Pomegranate and Pomelo Coupe, Floral G&T and Bengal Princess.

When:  11th - 14th February, 2022 , Time: Presently noon to 11 pm (As per current government regulations) 

Meal 2: Rs. 1,200 (without alcohol) + tax; Rs. 2,000 with alcohol + tax

Effingut Kolkata

The special menu offers delicacies like Watermelon & Feta Salad, 3 Effin Cheese Loaf, Mexican Fish Crackers, Chicken Tikka Biryani, Potato Skin Chips with Wasabi Dip, Spicy Kheema, Corn Cake, Chicken Spring Roll and Cheese Onion Kulcha. The desserts on offer are Tiramisu, Mishti Dohi and Sizzling Brownie and Ice Cream. Some of the unique Effingut signatures include “Corpse Reviver No. 2”, “A Bath With A Stranger”, “Cigar Smoked Old Fashioned” and “Cafe Brûlée”.

When: 12th & 13th February, 2022, Time: 12 noon to 11 pm (As per current government regulations) 

 Meal for 2: 1200 plus taxes (without alcohol), 2000 plus taxes (with alcohol)

Monkey Bar, Kolkata

Sway to ‘Strings of Love’ Sundowner at Monkey Bar this Valentine’s Eve. So drop by at Monkey Bar and indulge in a wide assortment of heady libations and delicious small plates. Try the Chilli Cheese (Rolls), Butter and Basil Mushroom, Cheesy Pao Bhaaji, Malabari Mutton Kulcha, Reddy’s Popcorn Chicken, Lasooni Prawn or Pepper Calamari along with some signature cocktails like Tomish Collins, Sip Me Tender, Hipster Smash and Rasam Mary

Celebrate Valentine’s Eve with one of India’s most popular artists DJ Sourcevibe and talented violinist Rajarshri as they jam at Strings of Love, a special Sundowner evening. Relish mouth-watering delicacies and love tipples and sway to romantic melodies as they sync their melodies to your heartbeat.

When: 13th February, 2022, Time: 4 pm till 11 pm 

Meal for 2: Rs 1,400++ (without alcohol) | Rs 2,000++ (with alcohol)

Polo Floatel

The buffet menu includes Asian veg cigar rolls with sweet chili jam, Sunehri paneer tikka with mint yogurt, Gandhraj fish fry with tartare sauce and Malai chicken tikka with  pudina chutney for starters. Anti-Pasti section includes dishes like Middle Eastern Lebanese, International Formaggio, Melon & Feta salad with balsamic drizzle, Green apple, celery & rocket salad with toasted almond and Tossed garden green salad. In the soup section there is Burmese Khow suey with option of vegetarian, egg & chicken. For the mains there are Stir fried Asian greens with almond, Meghalaya chilli garlic noodles, Grilled polenta, basil pesto cream, Paneer pasanda, Dal makhani, Benarasi dum aloo, Zafraani matar pulao, Kolkata chicken chaap, Mutton biryani & raita, Prawns in Thai coconut curry, Mediterranean fish with fennel, cherry tomato, garlic & olives and Assorted Indian breads. The dessert selection consists of Strawberry mousse, Nutella banoffee pie, Chocolate truffle pastries, Hot gulab jamun and Vanilla ice-cream.

When: 12th - 14th February, 2022 , Time: 12 noon to 11 pm (As per current government regulations) 

Meal for two:  Rs. 25,000 + taxes (this includes the teepee set up, a 4 course meal and a bottle of wine)

The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat 

Create unforgettable moments with your loved one’s at at Seasonal Tastes, the hotel’s all-day diner will boast an array of innovative recipes from 11th -14th February 2022. The menu will comprise of “Korean Chilly Chocolates”, “No Baked Chocolate Cups”, “Classic Berry Espresso Cake”, “Berry Baba”, “Berry Almond Tort”, to name a few. On the 13th of February, the restaurant will deliver mouth-watering cuisines,  like, “Seafood Ceviche”, “Tea Khambucha”, “Zabaione with varied options on live”. On 14th February, there will be chef curated dinner buffet paired with glass of Sparkling Wine. Nori, will highlight some executive dishes like, “Live Welcoming Heart Shape Sushi”, “Hot Steaming Heart Shape Dimsum”, “Wok Tossed Starter”, “Delicious Mains‘’ and many more.

On the 14th of February, 2022, indulge in a romantic rendezvous to an open-air dinner experience at The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat, with chef-curated buffet, unlimited premium beverages, live band and DJ as well as an unrivalled poolside ambience.

When: 11th - 14th February 2022, Timing: 12:30 PM onwards 

Price:  For Seasonal Taste: Rs.1450++ taxes onwards, For Nori: Rs.2699++ taxes onwards, For Poolside: Rs.8000 per couple.