Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love in all shapes and forms, be it romantic love, self-love or platonic love. As for me, I shall be taking the opportunity to celebrate love – my love of food that is. Here are six places to do just that.

Note Dublin

This Valentine’s Day, for one night only, Note Dublin are teaming up with London based wine bar, P Franco. Expect a special collaborative wine list, a memorable snack menu while being serenaded by the musical choices of the two teams. The event promises to bring a little taste of East London to this corner of Dublin. No booking required, walk in only from 6pm. www.notedublin.com 

Food by Sally Anne at Home

One of Dublin’s foremost caterers, Food by Sally Anne has all your Valentine’s feasting needs wrapped up, with no need to lift a finger (except perhaps to open the wine). Sally Ann’s Valentine’s Box for Two features a celebratory cocktail to start, followed by sharing starters, a choice of mains, indulgent dessert and petits fours. The box is priced at €120 for two and both delivery and collection are available. www.sallyann.ie 

Tartare Café + Wine Bar, Galway

Another safe bet in the food stakes, JP McMahon’s Tartare Wine Bar in Galway will be running a special Valentine’s menu from this weekend. The menu kicks off with a glass of bubbles followed by a three course menu of local and seasonal delights. The menu costs €45 per person and will be served Thursday 10 – Monday February 14. www.tartaregalway.ie 

Afternoon Tea at Luttrellstown Castle

Steeped in romance, a visit to Luttrellstown Castle is an outing to remember and the perfect way to treat yourself and a loved one this Valentine’s Day. The ‘Wish Upon a Castle’ Afternoon Tea will be served in the Van Stry Ballroom for you and your loved one to celebrate with a choice of two sittings – 1pm and 4pm on February 11, 12 and 13. Afternoon Tea is €55 pp, Rose Champagne Afternoon Tea is €70 pp. Afternoon Tea at Luttrellstown will also run on Sundays throughout March and over the Easter break. www.luttrellstowncastle.com 

‘Pal-entine’s’ at Avoca, Ballsbridge

Avoca’s Fodder restaurant, in conjunction with Liberty Wines will be hosting a ‘pal-entine’s’ evening this Thursday February 10 from 6.30pm. The event includes a champagne reception, fine wine pairings, tasting notes, cheese and charcuterie sharing boards, live jazz entertainment from Charlie Moon and each guest will leave with their very own goodie bag. Tickets are €45 each and it promises to be a wonderful evening whether you bring a loved one, friend or family members along. www.avoca.digitickets.co.uk 

Valentine’s Box from Saltwater Grocery, Terenure

Seafood dinners for two from Saltwater Grocery read like a lesson in extravagance and why not we say, it is a special occasion after all… Caviar, crab and scallop ravioli with langoustine cream, roasted monkfish and rhubarb and white chocolate panna cotta – a menu like this could very well make me fall in love (with food) all over again. There are also sushi kits, taco kits, bubbles and chocolates for those truly in the mood to celebrate. www.saltwatergrocery.ie