Valentine's Day Dinners & Deals Around Los Angeles

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – The countdown begins and the pressure is on to make the perfect Valentine's Day for your significant other, best friend, or whoever you'll choose to spend your day with. Whether you'd like to keep it casual or dress to impress for an elegant evening, we've gathered up some great options for Valentine's Day around Los Angeles.

If you want to "Netflix and chill," pick up a heart-shaped pizza from Mickey's Deli. Maybe a beach picnic violin serenade at Pacific Park is more your speed? Or you can take the traditional route with a fancy dinner and drinks. Whatever type of Valentine's Day date is your speed, check out our top picks for how to make the day special.

Heart-Shaped Pizzas For Sweethearts

Where: Hermosa Beach
Cost: $15.99 for a large, toppings $1.50/ea

Whether you're spending it with your significant other, best friend, or dog, nothing says true love like a heart-shaped pizza from Mickey's Deli. On Valentine's Day, you can order a large heart-shaped pizza from Mickey's Deli for only $15.99 with additional toppings for $1.50 each.

For every heart-shaped pizza order, you'll be entered for a chance to win a broken heart, which for once isn't a bad thing !One lucky pizza lover to receive a broken heart pizza will win a $25 gift card with their order. This offer is only available on Valentine's Day so make sure you grab one for your loved one (or yourself, no shame).

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Pacific Park Ferris Wheel Ride + Violin Serenade

Where: Santa Monica

Cost: $10/person

Take your sweetheart for a ride on the Pacific Park Ferris wheel coupled with a live romantic violin serenade by Daniel Morris on Valentine's Day from 6-9 p.m. The famous wheel will be illuminated by 174,000 red, pink, and white LED lights forming patterns like hearts and kisses from Feb. 9-14. A Valentine’s Day ride on the world-famous Ferris wheel is $10 each.

USA Today put the Pacific Park Ferris wheel on a list of “The Romantic Places for Couples in Los Angeles” and Westways magazine cites the Ferris wheel as one of Los Angeles’ “Great Places to Make a Romantic Proposal.”

“Valentine’s Day guests are going to have a sweet time at Pacific Park while being serenaded by a live violinist and taking a turn on the Ferris wheel,” Nathan Smithson, Marketing and Business Development Manager at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier said in a statement. “Couples will rise 130 feet above the Pacific Ocean to enjoy romantic views of the Santa Monica coastline, Catalina Island, Malibu and Palos Verdes Peninsula.”

For additional information and hours of operation, call 310-260-8744 or visit www.pacpark.com.

Primo Italia

Where: Torrance

Cost: $95/person

Enjoy a special prix-fixe 5-course Italian dinner on Valentine's Day prepared by Chef Michelangelo Aliaga, with menu options including (but not limited to): Tagliatelle al Ragu de Anuta, Paccheri al Sugo di Coniglio, and Bomboloni con Crema Inglese. Every dish on the menu is made with authentic Italian ingredients delivered from Italy to your plate for only $95 per person. Set the mood with candlelight and enjoy music playing in the background, with songs by Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole.

R10 Social House

Where: Redondo Beach Marina

Cost: Varies

For a more relaxed atmosphere, visit R10 to watch the sunset over the Redondo Beach Marina, while you cuddle up on one of their many cozy couches or outside on their second-story patio. Choose a drink from their many bars or enjoy a glass of champagne on the house. In addition to their traditional menu, Chef Cindy Rizzoli will be preparing exclusive food specials, from duck to rib-eye steak. There will also be special surprise desserts treats at the end for you and your loved one to share. Once finished, take a walk on the pier or enjoy a romantic cruise leaving the marina.

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Chez Melange

Where: Redondo Beach

Cost: Starting at $75/person

Sea Change, the eclectic seafood restaurant within Chez Melange, is hosting a special Valentine's Day dinner with a three-course prix fixe menu with multiple options for each course. Starting at $75 per person, guests can choose from 9 appetizers, eight main entrees, and four desserts. Some of their options include Escargot Chez Toast with Stilton cheese, garlic, butter, and Brussels sprout leaves; Roasted Duck a l'Orange with orange sauce, wild rice, and butternut squash; and Apple Croustade with whipped cream. There are also healthier options for those who are still going strong with their new year's resolution. Check out the full menu below.

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