By Jekelyn Nisola, Art by Von Pabalan

It’s LOVE month again!

It’s that time of the year again when most couples exchange romantic gifts such as flowers and greeting cards as well as celebrate Valentine’s Day over dinner.

Are you done planning for Valentine’s dinner? If not, check out our Top Picks: “Most Romantic Restaurants,” which exceptionally combine that romantic vibe and that cozy homey feeling!

1. Pio’s Kitchen

96 Sct. Reyes Cor. Sct. Fuentebella, Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City

Headed by Chef Chin Gallegos-Bagis, Pio’s Kitchen is a former ancestral home, which was converted into a private dining restaurant. Dining at Pio’s Kitchen is like visiting your grandparents’ old house, which makes the restaurant’s guests feel relaxed while their tummies are being filled!

Expect antique lamps hanging on the ceiling as well as old furniture pieces that add to the eccentric, rustic feel of its mid-century architecture.

Signature Food:                                                   

• Paella
• Pulpo Ala Gallega
• Homemade Caesar Salad
• Lola’s Maja Delight
• Galician Seafood Stew
• P2,000+ | Good for 5-7

Strictly for reservation: (63917 )532 2892 / (632) 509 4529

Theme: Ancestral Home

When The @teddymanuel graces our home. I never would have thought our home could be transformed this beautifully and unconventionally too! Beautiful day and an equally beautiful wedding! Congratulations Kean and Chynna Cipriano! #TheCips #weddingsatpios

A post shared by Home of Pio's Paella (@pioskitchen) on Nov 7, 2017 at 6:30am PST

2. The Wholesome Table

Infinity Tower, HV Dela Costa Cor. LP Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Bel-Air, Makati City 

30th St Corner 7th Ave. Bonifacio High Street Central, Taguig 

R2 Level Stall 255, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati 

This organic restaurant aims to correct the common misconceptions about vegetables and other organic foods as being dull and boring.

The Wholesome Table’s restaurateurs Bianca Araneta-Elizalde and her husband, Juan Elizalde, generously share this wholesome “organic” experience with guests to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Let the festivities begin! We will be closing at 5pm tomorrow to make way for our annual Christmas party and celebrate the season with our entire team 🎄 ⠀⠀ #be_wholesome #thewholesometable

A post shared by The Wholesome Table (@thewholesometable) on Dec 4, 2017 at 8:13pm PST

Signature Food:                                                                                         

• Grazed Land Wood-Fired Pizza
• Caesar Salad
• Organic Mushroom Fritters
• Wholesome Table’s Meatloaf
• P200-600/per meal

Call (63917) 885 7520

Theme: Secret Garden Style

3. Taste of L.A. Cafe

171 Don A. Roces Avenue Corner Tomas Morato, Quezon City 

Set up like a home, Taste of L.A. is perfect for sweet surprises such as a Valentine’s dinner or a wedding proposal.

It has its own veranda, which is good for casual, low-key lunch or dinner.

Signature food:                                                                                        

• Crusty Bread With Cheese
• A Combination of Gruyere and Emmental Cheese
• Pinoy Favorites
• Grade A Steaks
• Wood-Fired Pizza
• 400-600/ person

Call (632)  374 2461

Theme: Casual Home