Valentine’s Day in Lakeview

Valentines DayUpdated 02/01/2017 with Valentine’s Day ideas for 2017.

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. February 14 falls on a Wednesday this year, so you can spend the whole day with your special someone. Fortunately for those living in Lakeview, you won’t have to leave the neighborhood to have a fun, romantic Valentine’s Day. Below are some suggestions for enjoying Valentine’s Day in the Lakeview neighborhood.

Coda Di Volpe – 3335 N Southport, Chicago

Coda Di Volpe is featuring a four course prixe fixe menu for Valentine’s Day. The menu includes wood-grilled oysters, herb-crusted halibut, chocolate olive oil cake and other options.

Visit the Coda Di Volpe web site or call them at 773-687-8568 to book a reservation for Valentine’s Day.

Bar Pastoral – 2947 N Broadway, Chicago

Bar Pastoral will have a special Valentine’s Day menu. The menu includes braised pork belly, ribeye steak, and flourless chocolate cake, among other options. Vegetarian options are available as well.

Even if you don’t choose Bar Pastoral for your Valentine’s Day dinner, you may want to stop in to pick up some of their artisan cheese, bread or wine.

Bar Pastoral’s Valentine’s Menu is $39, or $35 for the vegetarian options. Visit their web site or call 773-472-4781 to book a reservation.

Bottle and Bottega – 2900 N Lincoln, Chicago

Bottle and Bottega is a BYOB painting studio that is offering a couples class on Valentine’s Day. Their painting party includes a Valentine’s Day photo booth, chocolate, and raffles for items from The Gwen Hotel, Taboo Tabou, Cafe Chien, and the Athenaeum Theatre.

Bottle and Bottega’s Valentine’s Day party is Tuesday, February 14, from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Tickets are $40 and include aprons, paint supplies, instruction and a 16×20″ take-home canvas. Click here to register.

Vanille Patiserrie – 2108 N Clark, Chicago

Sweets are one of the most popular gifts for Valentine’s Day. Vanille Patiserrie, a french pastry shop in Lakeview, has some of the best sweets in the neighborhood. For Valentine’s Day they offer a variety of special pastries, macaroons and cakes.

Vanille Patiserre is open on Valentine’s Day. Visit their web site at www.vanillepatisserie.com.