17 Romantic Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day 2023

This Valentine’s day may be very different from the last. Dating has not quite been the same, cities are in lock down, and being romantic while walking around with a mask is not the most appealing. But don’t let this get in the way of you having a beautiful Valentines Day! Here are 15 romantic date ideas for this Valentine’s Day.

1. Create an at Home Movie Theater

Since COVID started we have all had our fair share of movies. But what if you switch it up and make it into some romantic date ideas?

You can get a giant sheet and use a projector to feel like you are at your own movie theater. Make some popcorn, put some candles, and create a fort out of pillows to get comfy and enjoy a new kind of at home movie experience.

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2. Have a Pizza Making Party

Cooking together is one of our favorite activities while at home! Pizza is great because it doesn’t require any kind of fancy equipment. All you need is an over, the dough, sauce, and cheese, and you’re ready to go!

Make a platter of different toppings and make different homemade pizza creations together. For the perfect Valentine’s Day bonus you can make it in a heart shape!

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3. Dip into Some Fondue

This is for those have a sweet tooth and want a little romantic dessert after their meal. Heat up bars of chocolate, get some skewers, and get creative! Some of our favorite things to put in a fondue are different fruits (you can order an edible arrangement), marshmallows, and pretzels.

4. Have a Wine & Cheese Night

Who doesn’t love a little wine and cheese? Well instead of just breaking open a bottle of wine, you can have a little fun with it, and have one of our favorite romantic date ideas!

Make a platter of all different cheeses, and get an array of bottles so that you can mix and match the wines and cheeses. Not only is it fun to try, but you’ll finish having a nice buzz, and ready to enjoy the rest of the night!

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5. Make a Scrapbook Together

This is one of the romantic date ideas for those couples who have been together for a bit. Head over to your local craft store for markers, stickers, and colorful paper to get creative together!

Scrapbooking is a great way to gather your memories and reminisce.

Print your favorite pictures together and grab old ticket stubs or small things that spark memories together. This will be a fun project, and will leave you with a beautiful keepsake.

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6. Dress Up and Do a Photoshoot

One of the best parts of dating is being able to get all dressed up and feel like a million bucks. Well even if you don’t plan on going to a fancy dinner, you can bring that magic home. We love to get on our most formal gear and just play around taking pictures.

Surprise each other with how well you can dress up, and spark that romance all over again. Not only will you feel great and have fun, but you will also be getting to have some nice photos at the end of it.

You can get dressed up formerly, or in holiday attire.

7. Bring Paint & Sip to Your Home

Have you ever done a paint & sip? Well this is a mis of romantic date ideas that can be a DIY. Head to your local craft store and grab a canvas, paint, brushes, and a bottle of wine.

Choose a destination you both want to travel to (or have already been) and make a masterpiece while sipping on some wine!

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8. Set Up a Massage Session

Who doesn’t love a good massage? Well you can bring the massage parlor to you! Get some lotions and oils and you’re pretty much set to go. Hey Alexa, “play romantic music” to set the tone. Light some candles (or even electronic ones) to make for a magical and relaxing night together.

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9. Learn How to Roll Sushi Together

This is one of the most fun romantic date ideas we have done together. Sushi is so delicious, and you can get pretty creative! Head to the supermarket and pick up some of the essentials such as fresh fish, seaweed, sushi rice, soy sauce, and chopsticks. There are also plenty of sushi making kits that you can purchase here!

10. Bring Your Travels to You

One of the most painful parts of the past two years was not being able to travel with freedom. But what if you could bring the travels to you for one night?

Decide on a country that brings you joy and recreate your space to bring those vibes to you. You can also create a three course meal of the cuisine of that country to really add to this romantic date idea.

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11. Take a Virtual Cooking Class

Cooking together may be fun, but cooking something new is even more fun! Even though cooking classes may be suspended in person, you can still do a class together virtually. You will learn how to make a new dish, as well as be able to make and eat however much you want!

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12. Have a Game Night

Most of us play games on our phones, but what if we played like we used to? Get a bunch of your favorite board games, or even some of the classic video games like Mario Party or Mario Kart and have a full tournament of different games!

Want a bonus for these romantic date ideas? You can even do a point system, and the loser will need to cook, clean, or give a massage to the winner.

Go old school and play some board games.

13. Make a Scavenger Hunt

Take the games to the next level and create a scavenger hunt for your partner! You can make them search around the house from spot to spot in order to find their gift, and you can also use clues from different experiences that you shared together to relive some of your previous magical moments.

14. Take a Virtual Mixology Class

Want to skip the idea of the cooking class? Well you can learn how to make specialty cocktails together! Playing bartender is not only fun, but you will be able to learn recipes and techniques to impress your family and friends in the future, when parties are back and in full swing.

15. Set Up a Romantic Bubble Bath

One of the most romantic date ideas for Valentine’s Day is to soak in a hot bath together. Let your stress melt away by drawing a bath that you can share together. Light some candles, play light music, and enjoy a hot bubble bath to keep you cozy this winter.

Having a bath together is one of the most romantic date ideas.

16. Rediscover Your City

While many of us can’t travel, that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy our own cities! Did you know that most people haven’t even experienced some of the most touristy aspects of their city because it is just too convenient? Take us for example- We have never been to the Statue of Liberty and we live right around the corner!

This Valentine’s Day make plans to do that touristy thing that you’ve never gotten around to do, and pretend to be a visitor from out of town! It will be more exciting than you think.

Last Valentine’s Day we were looking for romantic date ideas and we decided to visit the Top of the Rock, which is one of the best views in NYC. Luckily it wasn’t so busy and was a great time to go and explore a bit of home.

Top of the Rock has one of the best views in NYC.

17. BONUS: Dine in a Bubble

Bubbles were all the talk last year! With indoor dining closed, there were tons of restaurants that had gone above and beyond to make your perfect dining experience happen. While previous Valentine’s Day dates have been as simple as a fancy dinner reservation, this year you have the opportunity to really step your game up!

Dining in a bubble is one of the most innovative romantic date ideas for Valentine’s Day.

Bubble dining can be found all over the world right now, especially in big cities. Here in New York we have some pretty spectacular venues. From the cozy Bryant Park, to the romantic rooftop at 230 fifth, or our personal favorite-Route 66 Smokehouse, located in the financial district.

Last Valentine’s Day we had the pleasure of dining in the bubbles of Route 66 Smokehouse and truly loved it! We had a heated bubble with delicious food, great service, and even games to play all night long.

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Valentine’s day doesn’t have to be just another ordinary day watching Netflix! Let us know if you have any other romantic date ideas, or what you think about ours in the comments!

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March 17, 2021

17 Romantic Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day 2023