But venues in Sheffield are offering the next best thing by putting together special meal packages that diners can take away and enjoy in the comfort of their own homes.
Here are nine of the best. Businesses should be contacted directly for further details of menus, prices, and cooking instructions, or to confirm availability.
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9. No Name, Crookes
No Name is offering menus with and without meat for Valentine's at £30 per person; food will be available for collection on February 12 and 13. Diners can expect dishes including chicken parmigiana and potato gnocchi with roasted butternut squash - with No Name tiramisu for dessert. (https://www.nonamesheffield.com) Photo: Scott Merrylees
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