Valentine’s Day has a different meaning for everyone. Some people want the traditional box of chocolates and roses with a candlelit dinner while others want a unique experience they can share with the person they love. For me Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to over indulge in all of my favorite foods with my husband and some wine of course.

Here are some of my suggestions for a romantic food experience.

Acquaviva Winery – Maple Park
My Dish Recommendation: Chilean Sea Bass
Special Valentine’s Day Menu
47W614 Route 38, Maple Park
Website – Facebook

Barbakoa – Downers Grove
My Dish Recommendation: Arrachera Asada
1341 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove
Website – Facebook

Gaetano’s – Batavia
My Dish Recommendation: Risotto ai Frutti di Mare
15 E. Wilson Street, Batavia
Website – Facebook

Meson Sabika – Naperville
My Dish Recommendation: Salteado de Hortalisas
Special Valentine’s Day Menu
1025 Aurora Avenue, Naperville
Website – Facebook

Villa Verone – Geneva
My Dish Recommendation:  Pollo Francese with a White Wine
416 Hamilton Street, Geneva
Website  – Facebook

Village Vintner Winery & Brewery – Algonquin
My Dish Recommendation: Margherita Woodfire Pizza
2380 Esplanade Drive, Algonquin
Website – Facebook

Wine & Cheese by TCC – Plainfield
My Dish Recommendation: Chef’s Cheese & Charcuterie Board
Special Valentine’s Day Menu
24104 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield
Website – Facebook

So many different restaurants to explore for the holiday, you might want to start celebrating on Friday!