20 romantic recipes to impress your partner this Valentine’s Day

These romantic dinner date ideas are sure to impress – they’re elegant but easy recipes for two or more that you can even make with your significant other.

Pastas, roast meats, luxe seafood, punchy pizzas, refreshing cocktails and decadent desserts are all included in this gorgeous list of Valentine’s Day dinner recipes.

Whether you want something simple, or you plan to go all-out for that special someone in your life, you’ll find the Valentine’s recipe you’re looking for right here, courtesy of Delicious.

Roast chicken with verjuice, grapes, walnuts and tarragon

This chicken dish is like a little piece of home, plated up with plenty of love and an abundance of flavour.

Crayfish, caper and chilli spaghetti

This impressive crayfish chilli pasta by Sean Connolly packs a mighty seafood punch.

This recipe is perfect for someone who loves going over the top.

Langres (cheese) and champagne dip with pepper-glazed peaches

Ellie and Sam Studd raise a flute to a cheese just made for Champagne, giving it a starring role in a recipe ideal for special occasions.

Mamma Maria’s lasagne napoletana

“As a kid, I would wait patiently on Christmas Day and then get caught picking out the meatballs before we served and get in big trouble. I couldn’t help it! It’s moreish, decadent and makes me so happy when I get to sit down to eat it.” – Massimo Mele

Taglierini with blue swimmer crab, chilli, garlic, salmon roe and chives

“What makes this dish special for me is the use of the whole crab. The shells in particular really help to accentuate that beautiful blue swimmer crab flavour. Combined with handmade pasta, you can’t go wrong!” – Max Sharrad

Delicious, light and completely irresistible.

Floral meringues with whipped yoghurt cream and roasted strawberries

“I defy anyone to refuse the heavenly trio of crisp meringue, pillowy whipped cream and tart roasted fruit. I think these little rosewater-scented meringues are the perfect end to a meal outdoors – eat them piled up as little pavlovas, or crush them up and serve Eton mess-style.” – Tilly Pamment

Lobster mac ‘n’ cheese with herb butter

The most luxurious mac ‘n’ cheese you’ll ever make.

Lobster is the perfect ingredient on Valentine's Day.

Creamy garlic and lemon salmon with tagliatelle

Fishing for a fast and fresh dinner? Look no further – this salmon pasta is the reel deal.

Spaghettini with red mullet, onion, anchovy and saffron

“This was inspired by a very traditional dish from Veneto, bigoli in salsa. My interpretation is more refined, with the addition of the red mullet and saffron that complements the punchy flavour of the anchovy-onion puree.” – Andreas Papadakis

Spicy sugo eggs with sausage and cannellini beans

“A twist on Italian ‘eggs in purgatory’, we’ve turned this one-pan meal into a filling dinner by adding sausages and beans.” – Tracey Pattison

Nothing is more romantic than the ease of cooking a one-pan meal.

Lobster spaghetti with blistered tomato and basil

You won’t regretti making this lobster spaghetti. Restaurant-level decadent, but easy enough to create at home, it’s guaranteed to be a hit, no matter who you dish it up to.

7-hour lamb shoulder

“I learnt this recipe at my first chef ’s job in London when I was working with Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens. I cooked so many lamb shoulders, I started to hate them! But over the past few years, I’ve rediscovered the dish, and now I love cooking it. I want to bring people back to the table, to enjoy being together over a shared meal.” Recipe from Andy Cooks: The Cookbook (Oriana Press).

Want to really impress your significant other? Try this 7-hour lamb shoulder.

Pork belly ‘osso buco’ with saffron gnocchi

“This is a take on the veal shank favourite. I like a nice golden crust on the pork belly before braising.“ – Shannon Bennett.

Semolina gnocchi osso buco

“This gnocchi is super easy and perfect for home-cooked osso buco. Spend your time nailing the veal and have these pillows standing in the wings. I like when delicious things are easy to make.” – Monty Koludrovic.

This pasta will make anyone fall in love with you.

Neapolitan potato flan (gatto di patate) with pancetta and fontina

If you haven’t yet tried Neapolitan potato flan, you need to rectify this situation immediately. Never has there been a more deliciously cheesy and comforting potato bake.

Tandoori pizza on naan

“These pizzas are pretty unorthodox. No tomato, no tomato sauce – but don’t worry, there’s still cheese (thank god for that). Using the store-bought garlic naan is the ultimate cheat, if you ask me. Feel free to keep them as a base and go a little more traditional with your toppings. But before you do, try these, because you might just be a convert. It’s the mint yoghurt for me that freshens everything up and brings these pizzas to life.” – Sam Parish

This delicious pizza will be a hit on Valentine's Day.

One-pan cheesy chicken

Think chicken breast is boring? Think again. Colin Fassnidge and Anthony Puharich turn what’s generally thought of as a ‘boring’ piece of chicken into a parmigiana/pizza-style one-pan meal. Be sure to serve with plenty of toasted bread to scoop up all those pan flavours.

Baked tomato and provola risotto

Just as delicious as it is impressive, this baked risotto recipe will have everyone begging for seconds.

Nonna’s meatballs with polenta

“You can go down the path of mincing your own pork or buy it minced from a good producer. You want a nice amount of fat for texture and flavour, but not too much for a dish like meatballs or they will be mushy.” – Joel Valvasori-Pereza

Love is the secret ingredient to these meatballs.

Pumpkin, leek and gorgonzola galette

This cheesy pumpkin creation is the crispy bake treat of your dreams.

Originally published as 20 romantic recipes to impress your partner this Valentine’s Day