Valentine’s Day falls on a weekend, ideal for a romantic dinner or an anti-Valentine’s party. With so many gorgeous restaurants offering excellent South African cuisine, you could indulge not only your loved one, but your tastebuds too!

Or if you’re looking for something more spicy, opt for Mexican or Indian, or perhaps Chinese to coincide with the start of the Chinese New Year on 14 February. Or maybe you’re a singleton looking for somewhere to dance into the early hours of V day? We give you some ideas on where to take your heart and your desires around London this Valentine’s Day.

Chakalaka
136 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 2SP
Tel: 0208 789 5696

For a zebra striped V Day the SA way, woo your love interest to the sounds of Johnny Clegg’s Great Heart and other great tunes while you dine on fine SA wine, exotic game meats and speciality desserts such as peppermint crisp pudding or a Kahlua Dom Pedro! Certain to melt anyone’s desires! A function menu willbe available.

Delhi Brasserie
44 Frith Street, London, W1D 4SB
Tel: 020 7437 8261

For some Valentine’s spice, take your loved one to an Indian restaurant where you can share, explore and discover exotic tastes together. Delhi Brasserie is based in central Soho, so it is ideal to combine this with a West End show. And, not only is there a Valentine’s menu but also a special gift for the ladies!

Horse & Groom
145-147 Haydon’s Road, Wimbledon, SW19 1AN
Tel: 0208 544 2693

Known for its pool and darts competitions, poker and karaoke nights, Horse & Groom are now also offering the finest SA cuisine as they partner up with Chakalaka South African restaurants to bring the best flavours and super SA dishes to the Horse & Groom Wimbledon. Not only can you feast on these fantastic foods on the new menu, but Valentine’s Day will be a special occasion with a live jazz artist too!

Aardvark
351 Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5 LJ
Tel: 0207 394 8644

For an anti-Valentine’s Day party the Saturday before V Day arrives, Aardvark are putting on a night of dancing and SA fun from 9pm. You might even meet a special someone or perhaps you just want to enjoy the night with friends. Aardvark will have a DJ and great giveaways to add the element of surprise, and you can drink all your favourite dops from creme soda to Savanna and Klippies.