From Lucia with Love

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and with restaurants, hotel and some other romantic spots already booked, do you still know a place where you and your loved one could enjoy this romantic day? Well, if you have some budget and ready to indulge on to some Italian romance, Lucia Ristorante at Hotel Celeste in Makati City has prepared something for lovers that they could really enjoy!

Sweet Spot, available on February 14 only

For a fair price of Php1,800+ (good for two), Lucia Ristorante has put up an incredible dinner date offering that is just so hard to resist. Consist of 4 heart-warming and tummy-filling Italian dishes, this Valentine promo comes with  live piano acoustic and a complimentary glass of Prosecco sparkling Italian wine that you could share on during your date.

Executive Chef Davide Lombardi

Available beginning February 12 until February 15, this sparkling Valentine is prepared exclusively for the occasion by Executive Chef Davide Lombardi. For those who are coming on the exact Valentine's Day, February 14, a sweet spot will be prepared for lovebirds to indulge on assorted dipping fruits, pretzels, and aphrodisiacs like fondue-covered strawberries, marshmallows, and petite biscuits. Find what the future holds for you through their personalized Fortune Chocolate Bowl.

Fall in love with their amazing offering starting with a sumptuous antipasto choice, Mozzarella Di Bufala “Bellavista” (Marinated mozzarella with basil olive oil capers and olive vinaigrette) or Crema Di Funghi Alla “Valdostana” (Forest mushroom soup, creamy assorted soup with cheese croutons).

Mozzarella Di Bufala “Bellavista”

Crema Di Funghi Alla “Valdostana”

For Il primo, Paglia E Fieno Al “Brucio Piemontese” (Homemade green and white color tagliarini with meat ragon and herb garlic butter) and Il Secondo, a choice between Dentice Arrosio Ai Due Sapori (Pan-seared lapu-lapu with roasted potato wedge and bell pepper with saffron sauce) and Costollette D’Agnello Alle Mandorle Con Risotto Alle Erbe (Almond crusted lamb chop with assorted herb risotto and lamb sauce).    

Paglia E Fieno Al “Brucio Piemontese”

Dentice Arrosio Ai Due Sapori

Costollette D’Agnello Alle Mandorle Con Risotto Alle Erbe

And for a dolce ending, Spuma Al Cioccolato All’Arancio (Chocolate cake mousse with orange flavor). 

Spuma Al Cioccolato All’Arancio

Above all, Lucia Ristorante's Sparkling Valentine’s Day Special also serves an extensive selection of authentic Italian specialties and premium Italian wines as steady offerings. It is open from 11:00am- 11:00pm.

And to fully enjoy this love day, I suggest that you book a room at Hotel Celeste, which also has Valentine offering, and they call it "Eat Stay Love."

For only Php8,500.00, couples could enjoy a romantic deluxe accommodation that comes with a welcome drink of their choice (choice between Sangria, Local Beer or Iced Tea). A relaxing foot and leg massage awaits their guests upon arrival, and a one (1) hour relaxing whole body massage after their lovely dinner. Hotel Celeste is also throwing in a complimentary dinner reservation for two (2) at Lucia Ristorante with a glass of wine and sweet and lovely breakfast the following day.

So, if you wanna score a cozy spot for you and your sweetheart at Lucia Ristorante, you can call their reservation hotline at (02) 887-8080 and (02) 836-0023. Or you can drop by at Hotel Celeste (02 San Lorenzo Drive Corner A. Arnaiz Avenue, San Lorenzo Village, Makati City) for other amazing packages they have prepared for the loveliest day of the year.

Happy eating and advance happy Valentine's Day to all!