Are you seeking something specially curated for you and your loved one this Valentine’s Day? Have your date set to sizzle at one of these Bucks beauties.
Atul Kochhar and his chef teams are cooking up extraordinary experiences for their locals this February – here is a round-up of regional specials for this most romantic time of the year:
Riwaz riwazrestauarant.co.uk
Meaning ‘tradition’, Riwaz in Beaconsfield serves sensational Indian cuisine inspired by the history, cultural practices and rustic charm of the Indian states. The Valentine’s Day’s Menu (£65pp plus £49pp pairings) is a seven-course menu with vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian options, in addition to classic meat.
Highlight include Kekda West Coast Crab Cake with Green Chilli Mayo, which is paired with D’arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay from Australia. Atul has an extra treat in-store for Beaconsfield residents as singer/songwriter Ollie Wade plays live on Saturday 11th February from 6.30pm. There is also a Valentine’s Early Bird Menu (£49pp plus £35pp with wine pairings) available from 10th to 14th, served between 5pm and 6pm.
“Atul has an extra treat in-store for Beaconsfield residents”
Vaasu vaasurestaurant.co.uk
In the gourmet town of Marlow, Vaasu stays true to Atul Kochhar’s passion for gastronomical discovery, with a focus on pan-Indian cuisine. The Valentine Weekend Menu is (£69pp plus £51pp with wine pairings) is a seven-course menu with vegetarian/vegan and pescatarian options, in addition to classic meat. Highlights include Reshmi Seekh Kebab with apple chutney and rice bhel, which is paired with Thelema Vineyards Chardonnay from Stellenbosch, South Africa. There is also a Valentine’s Early Bird Menu (£49pp plus £35pp with wine pairings) available from 10th to 14th, served between 5pm and 6pm.
Hawkyns hawkynsrestaurant.co.uk
Over in Amersham at The Crown Inn Hotel, Hawkyns Valentine Weekend Menu is (£69pp plus £49pp wine pairings) is a seven-course menu with vegetarian/vegan and pescatarian options, in additions to classic meat. Highlights include Scallop with petit pois Maderia and citrus segments to Lake District Aged Lamb with purple sprouting broccoli, sweet potato and Kashmiri gravy paired with Fina Del Alta Malbec, Argentina. There is also a Valentine’s Early Bird Menu (£49pp plus £35pp with wine pairings) available from 10th to 14th February, served between 5pm and 6pm.
Sindhu sindhurestaurant.co.uk
Overlooking the River Thames, Sindhu at The Compleat Angler in Marlow pays homage to Atul Kochhar’s love of traditional Southern Indian cooking. The Valentine’s Menu (£79pp plus £51pp pairings) is a seven-course menu with vegetarian/vegan and pescatarian options, in addition to classic meat. Highlights include Turbot & Mussels in a Keralan Seafood Moilee with purple sprouting broccoli, which is paired with Rhythm Winery’s Peach Wine from India.
If you’re looking for romantic dining to spice up your Valentine’s Day then look no further than Atul Kochhar Restaurants. Please get in touch for a review (please note we cannot host in the evening on 10th, 11th and 14th)