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Valentine’s Day 2026: ideas to celebrate in Buenos Aires

From luxury dinners and rooftop views to anti-romance plans and cultural experiences, a curated guide to celebrating Valentine’s Day your way.

Pilar Tapia
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Valentine’s Day 2026 once again puts love center stage—but it’s no longer just about classic candlelit dinners. In Buenos Aires, the Day of Lovers is celebrated with options for every style: upscale gastronomic experiences, laid-back plans, cultural outings and anti-romance alternatives for sharing great food, laughing at clichés or simply having a good time.

1. Romantic dinner and afternoon tea at Croque Madame Palacio Paz

Croque Madame Palacio Paz celebrates Valentine’s Day with two special experiences combining fine pastry, signature cuisine and the charm of the iconic Palacio Paz. From February 1 to 15, it offers a special edition of its Palace Sunset, a shared afternoon tea with sweet and savory options, coffee or tea of choice, and a 2-for-1 promo on Ramazzotti, Stella Artois or non-alcoholic drinks.

On Saturday, February 14 in the evening, it also presents a three-course menu featuring a starter, choice of main (including a veggie option), a dessert to share and a welcome glass of sparkling wine.

Dinner price: ARS 58,000 per person.

Where: Avenida Santa Fe 750.

2. Anti-Valentine’s Day at Williamsburg

Williamsburg moves away from classic romance and proposes celebrating Valentine’s Day with humor. Under the concept “No Two Without Three,” the burger joint launches a tasting experience designed for sharing, trying everything and laughing at predictable relationship clichés.

Starting February 14 and throughout the month, the highlight is the Sampler W, a combo featuring the house’s three signature burgers with fries:

UNO: Muge beef, cheese, pickles and classic sauce.
DOS: With crispy bacon, crispy onions and Bowie sauce (mayonnaise, mustard and honey).
TRES: A more intense and flavorful version for those seeking boldness in every bite.

An ideal option for couples, trios or groups who prefer to celebrate without solemnity and with a sense of humor.

Where: Av. del Libertador 3883, Paseo de la Infanta.

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3. Luxury Valentine’s Day at Four Seasons Buenos Aires

Recently awarded Two Michelin Keys, the Four Seasons invites guests to celebrate love with three distinct experiences, all marked by elegance, wellness and haute cuisine.

At Cielo Spa, the Luminous Love ritual offers a sensory pause for two, including massages, sparkling wine and access to Recoleta’s only outdoor pool.

For those who prefer a classic, sophisticated dinner, Elena Restaurant presents a special Valentine’s menu in an intimate, refined setting. And for a more intense, fire-driven experience, Nuestro Secreto offers a night of open-flame cooking in an enveloping atmosphere.

  • Cielo Spa – Luminous Love: ARS 310,000 per couple (available throughout February).

  • Elena Restaurant: ARS 115,000 per person. Saturday, February 14, 7pm.

  • Nuestro Secreto: ARS 115,000 per person. Saturday, February 14, 8pm.

(All experiences require pre-payment.)
Reservations: +54 11 4321-1200
Email: elenarestaurante.buenosaires@fourseasons.com / nuestrosecreto@fourseasons.com

Where: Posadas 1086/88.

4. Art and open-air cinema at Ronda (DOT)

For those looking beyond the typical romantic dinner, Ronda offers two different ways to celebrate on its DOT rooftop: a creative painting experience for couples and a special Open-Air Cinema edition with food, music and perks included.

On Saturday, February 14, San Valentín by Ronda & Art Point features “Paint Your Canvas as a Couple,” a guided one-hour painting session with live music and terrace tables, where each pair creates their own artwork. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

The ticket includes the painting experience, one complimentary drink per person, a welcome snack board, the finished artwork to take home, free Mini Golf access and live artistic performances. Guests can also dine at any of the venue’s restaurants.

On Sunday, February 22, it’s time for Open-Air Cinema – Valentine’s Edition, with a romantic film screening on an LED screen, seated spaces, welcome drinks and popcorn included. A Crêperie food cart will offer special couple combos, plus benefits for a future visit.

Where: Vedia 3600, DOT Baires Shopping.

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5. Tasting menu and wine pairing at Wino

Wino, one of the city’s coolest wine bars, celebrates Valentine’s Day with an exclusive menu designed for sharing, where signature cuisine and wine take center stage. The experience promises an intimate, sensory evening with specially crafted dishes and curated pairings.

Available February 14 only, the menu includes shared starters such as oysters with sriracha emulsion, lime and dill, and a mushroom terrarium with portobellos, cacao, blue cheese and crunchy walnuts, paired with Escorihuela Gascón Gran Rosé 2024.

For mains, choose between sweet potato scarpinocc stuffed with goat cheese and cane honey, or young beef sirloin in demiglace, both paired with Rosauria Malbec 2024 (first vintage). Dessert is the special “Copa Rota,” featuring roasted red grapes, Cafayate Malbec and beetroot, paired with Escorihuela Gascón Extra Brut Champenoise.

Price: ARS 85,000 per person.
Reservations: +54 9 11 7089-0291 / +54 9 11 5424-7661

Where: Thames 1347.

6. Special edition at KOI Dumplings

For February 14, KOI Dumplings adds a sweet touch with its Taiyakis del Amor, a limited-edition dessert created exclusively for the occasion. The proposal includes two filled taiyakis with cute, romantic decoration—perfect for sharing and ending dinner on a different note.

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The dessert is complimentary with dinner (with or without reservation) and available only on Saturday, February 14.

Where: Check branches online.

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7. Night of Domes at Palacio Barolo

This Valentine’s Day invites a double ascent: that of Palacio Barolo (inspired by Dante’s love story) and two musical icons. On the mythical terrace of the four Cupulines, Paulina Torres (Los Amados) and Sergio Pángaro (founder of Baccarat) bring boleros and glamour to a night designed as a sensory journey from hell to purgatory to paradise.

The experience includes the performance “Your Life in Bubbles” by Fabiana Rey: poetic reading, oracle, love tarot and champagne bubbles. It also features gourmet bites, sweet delicacies, wines and a themed guided tour.

Shows take place Saturday, February 14 and Sunday, February 15, with three time slots per day. Duration: 75 minutes.

Where: Avenida de Mayo 1370.

8. Special tasting menu at Lobo Café

Lobo Café proposes celebrating with an exclusive multi-course menu, ideal for a romantic dinner in Puerto Madero. The experience begins with a welcome glass of sparkling wine and continues with a classic, carefully crafted selection of flavors.

The menu includes shrimp carpaccio as a starter; ribeye wrapped in bacon with grilled asparagus or pumpkin panzotis with portobello and shallot cream as mains; and a special Valentine’s cake for dessert. Non-alcoholic beverages are included, with the option to add a bottle of Nicasia Malbec to share.

Price: ARS 55,000 per person / ARS 65,000 per person with Nicasia Malbec (1 bottle per 2 people).
Reservations: WhatsApp +54 11 6667-3660 or via Meitre.

Where: Pierina Dealessi 1330.

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9. Magical experiences at Grand Brizo hotels

Grand Brizo Buenos Aires and Grand Brizo Bel Air celebrate Valentine’s Day with gastronomic experiences combining multi-course menus, selected wines and live music in two distinct settings: Tierra Restaurante and Cielo Sky Bar.

At Tierra Restaurante, enjoy a five-course dinner paired with Nieto Senetiner wines and a live lyrical performance by Blue Marine Lyrical.

At Cielo Sky Bar, celebrate under the stars with a three-course dinner, Salentein wines, live music and an open bar featuring Emilia cocktails, all with sweeping city views.

Grand Brizo Bel Air also offers a five-course dinner with live show for a sophisticated romantic evening.

Where: Grand Brizo Buenos Aires (Cerrito 180) and Grand Brizo Bel Air (Arenales 1462).

10. Coffee and books at Ifigenia Café

For those seeking an intimate, cultural alternative, Ifigenia Café proposes celebrating Valentine’s Day with a blend of artisanal gastronomy and literature. On Saturday, February 14, from 4pm to 8pm, the San Telmo space becomes a meeting point for coffee, sweet treats and good reads.

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The experience features artisanal pastries by Mica Sueldo and a second-hand book fair by independent project Libros Amuleto—perfect for discovering titles, exchanging books and taking home a literary souvenir.

Where: Ifigenia Café, Bolívar 1049.

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11. Say “I Do” Las Vegas–Style at Punto Mona

Punto Mona celebrates Valentine’s Day once again with a playful, no-frills proposal: the second edition of its “One-Day Weddings.” The activation features symbolic, brief and laid-back ceremonies for couples who want to say “I do” for a little while, complete with a specially designed altar as a photo opportunity, an actor officiating as a priest, a toast and a red marriage-style booklet stamped by the bar.

Those who participated last year can renew their vows, and as a new twist, the evening adds a Brazilian-style carnival segment for dancing and celebrating together. All paired with the Enamorado Menu, featuring shareable dishes and the house’s signature cocktails.

Where: Fraga 93.

12. Vermouth, Summer Dishes and Candlelight Wine at Silvino

Silvino celebrates February 14 with a special candlelit dinner, welcome vermouth and a three-course menu based on its new summer offerings. Led by chef Gaspar Natiello, the proposal blends nostalgic flavors with a modern twist, including wines from Durigutti Winery.

The menu for two includes a choice of starter, main and dessert, bread basket, water and one bottle of wine, all within the intimate, vintage atmosphere that defines this Chacarita bistro.

Price: ARS 100,000 per couple.

Where: Guevara 421.

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13. Valentine’s Special at Cauce

Cauce celebrates the Day of Lovers with a special three-course menu, available both the night before and throughout February 14. A classic and well-executed option, ideal for those seeking a romantic dinner without excess—recognizable dishes with an optional wine pairing.

Starters include stracciatella with pesto and gazpacho, or “matrimonio” flank steak empanadas. For mains, choose between ribeye with demi-glace mashed potatoes, pacú fish with lemon beurre monté and fries, or gnocchi with mushroom sauce. Dessert options are strawberries with cream or chocolate mousse. The menu includes one non-alcoholic beverage, with the option to add Catena Appellation wine to share.

Price: ARS 85,000 per person / ARS 95,000 per person with Catena Appellation (1 bottle per 2 people).

Where: Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 440.

14. Valentine’s Menu at Roux

Roux, the restaurant of renowned chef Martín Rebaudino—recommended by the Michelin Guide 2025—celebrates Valentine’s Day with a fine-dining menu paired with Bodega Salentein wines, designed as an elegant journey through flavors, textures and premium ingredients.

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The experience begins with an eggplant asadillo muffin with basil gel and watermelon–lemongrass gazpacho. It continues with Puerto shrimp tempura with tabbouleh and caper–parsley coulis, and provolone fainá with wild arugula and serrano ham, paired with Salentein Númina Chardonnay.

The main course features Black Angus Azul Natural Beef with rosti potatoes, roasted pepper criolla, sweet potato and beet purée, and truffled roasting juices, paired with Salentein Númina Gran Corte. Dessert is a crispy basket of organic strawberries in three textures with almonds and Salentein Alyda, plus water, coffee and petit fours.

Price: ARS 125,000 per person.

Where: Peña 2300.

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15. Raise a Glass to Love at Pes Gastrobar

Pes Gastrobar celebrates Valentine’s Day with a relaxed, label-free proposal—ideal for toasting love in all its forms. The San Telmo spot, which fuses Peruvian and Spanish cuisine under chef Jimmi Álvarez Sifuentes, invites guests to stop by during the day and enjoy a special promotion for couples and solo celebrators alike.

All day long, there will be 2-for-1 biodynamic wines—perfect for pairing with the menu’s bold flavors and sharing without formalities.

Where: Bolívar 916.

16. Valentine’s Weekend at Enero Restaurant

Enero celebrates with Valentine’s Weekend, a riverside dining experience available Friday the 13th, Saturday the 14th and Sunday the 15th of February. The proposal includes a welcome amuse-bouche and signature cocktail, tasting-style starters, choice of mains and a dessert to share.

The menu is complemented by a special selection of Trapiche wines and sparkling wines, available by the glass or bottle. Reservations via WhatsApp.

Where: Avenida Rafael Obligado 7180.

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17. Fall in Love with Japanese Fine Dining at Haiku

Haiku presents a special Valentine’s menu to share at its Belgrano location. The experience includes a choice of starter (tiradito or oysters), sushi for two or Haiku Sakana, teriyaki salmon as a main course and, for dessert, lychee crème brûlée paired with a bottle of DV Catena.

There is also an exclusive deli and take-away option: a 30-piece Omakase combination with wine included—ideal for celebrating at home.

Where: Franklin D. Roosevelt 1806.

18. Multi-Course Menu with a View at Bestial Fly Bar

Bestial Fly Bar joins the Valentine’s plans with a fixed multi-course menu at its 11th-floor rooftop—one of Palermo’s trendiest viewpoints. The proposal combines gastronomy, sushi and Catena wines with sweeping city views in a full-experience format.

The menu begins with a glass of Edem N.7 Uco Stone by Catena Institute of Wine sparkling wine, followed by a choice of starters: fresh salmon tartare with fried capers, beet mousse, mixed greens and fried calamari rings; or vegetarian zucchini carpaccio with red onion, capers, black olives, arugula and Parmesan.

Main course options include tenderloin in Malbec and apple reduction with caramelized sweet potato purée, or a 15-piece omakase selected by the itamaes. Each is paired with a glass of D.V. Catena (Chardonnay, Chardonnay–Malbec or Malbec).

Dessert features artisanal pistachio marroc-style bonbons or chocolate semifreddo with berry coulis, plus a final glass of sparkling wine and one non-alcoholic beverage per person.

Price: ARS 140,000 per couple.

Where: Humboldt 2495, 11th floor.

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19. Valentine’s Among Central Asian Flavors at Chaijana

For those looking to move beyond the Italy–France axis and try something different, Chaijana offers a direct culinary journey to Central Asia in Palermo. Located at Bonpland 1965, this 200 m² restaurant specializes in traditional regional recipes featuring lamb, tomato, eggplant, pumpkin and rice.

The signature dish is Plov, considered the culinary heart of Central Asia. Of Uzbek origin but present in Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, it is slow-cooked in large kazan pots with rice, meat, carrots, onion, garlic, spices and sometimes dried fruits.

On Saturday, February 14 from 8pm, the experience includes a live duo performing romantic versions of Russian rock classics (DDT, Kino, Bi-2, Chizh), plus the option to enjoy hookah in the patio—a regional tradition.

Where: Bonpland 1965.

20. A Night to Share at Puchero

For a more classic, intimate Valentine’s celebration, Puchero offers a special menu designed for two, highlighting traditional Buenos Aires flavors with a contemporary touch. Located in Villa Luro, the proposal combines comforting homemade cuisine with a cozy atmosphere.

The menu includes a starter, main and dessert of choice per person, plus drinks and a toast or coffee. Options include homemade empanadas, spinach fritters with mozzarella heart, sweet potato sorrentinos, tenderloin with mushroom cream, chicken with scallions, and desserts such as pistachio affogato or cheesecake with berries. Gluten-free options are available.

Price: ARS 119,000 per couple.

Where: Av. Rivadavia 10300.

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21. Candlelit Valentine’s at Beza

For a truly romantic dinner—intimate and homey—Beza celebrates Valentine’s Day in a 1930s mansion tucked away in a quiet corner of Belgrano R. The candlelit experience unfolds across its cozy dining room, garden and leafy patio.

The special menu includes a starter, main and dessert of choice per person, plus a bottle of Be My Hippie Love by Ernesto Catena Vineyards to share. The proposal blends wood-fired cooking, seasonal ingredients and natural wines, true to the spirit of chef and sommelier Belén Zanchetti’s project: eat well, relax and feel at home.

Highlights include pâté with chutney and focaccia, pappardelle with shrimp and mushrooms, grilled cauliflower with ajo blanco and gremolata, and short ribs with triple-cooked potatoes. Dessert options include classic flan or peanut semifreddo with toffee sauce.

Price: ARS 120,000 per couple (wine included).

Where: Av. Olazábal 3301.

22. A Cosmopolitan Sharing Menu at Picarón

For foodie couples seeking something beyond the traditional romantic dinner, Picarón offers a bold, cosmopolitan three-course sharing menu on February 14. Chef Maximiliano Rossi presents off-menu dishes blending Oriental, Mediterranean and Latin American techniques and ingredients, with a fresh, contemporary, texture-driven approach.

The experience includes three starters for the table, one main per person and two desserts to share, each course paired with a glass of Lagarde Winery wine of choice. All set in a modern, relaxed space—perfect for celebrating without solemnity but with high culinary standards.

Starters include melon aguachile with white fish and shiso, smoked trout onigiri in bulgogi style, and king oyster mushroom and potato anticuchos. Main options are pear anolini with Patagonzola and toasted almonds, or koji-aged beef steak. Desserts feature bold combinations like chocolate with salted caramel and raspberries, or coconut meringue with passion fruit and basil sorbet.

Price: ARS 160,000 per couple (wine included).

Where: Av. Dorrego 866.

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