Marks & Spencer has unveiled an exclusive first glimpse of its Valentine's Day dine-in range, which has undergone a significant luxury upgrade for the 2026 season. The beloved high-street retailer is offering customers four distinct menus, each providing a three-course dining experience priced at just £25 per couple, equating to £12.50 per person.
A Touch of Luxury with Every Meal
To enhance the romantic occasion, each menu includes a bottle of Crémant or an alternative beverage of choice, adding an extra layer of sophistication to the meal without any additional cost. This thoughtful inclusion is designed to make the dining experience feel more special and celebratory.
Part of the Prestigious Collection Range
For the first time, M&S's Valentine's Day offering has been integrated into its esteemed Collection range. The retailer describes this range as featuring the 'best of the best in-store', with dishes crafted from locally-sourced, high-quality ingredients. This move underscores M&S's commitment to providing premium dining options for special occasions.
Each menu allows diners to select a starter, main course, side dish, dessert, and a drink, including the popular Crémant. The options cater to a wide variety of dietary preferences, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices available.
Menu Highlights and Standout Dishes
The culinary offerings are designed to impress, with standout items including individual Fillet Steak Beef Wellingtons served with a rich red wine jus, and Caledonian Gold Salmon and Prawn En Croutes. For those preferring a classic British option, the British Rump Steak with Peppercorn Sauce is a robust choice, while vegan diners can enjoy Handmade Dim Sum Flowers accompanied by a zesty Ponzu dip.
Dessert selections are equally indulgent, featuring a Chocolate Orange and Nut Brownie, Sicilian Lemon Possets, Pistachio and Chocolate Spheres, and Chocolate and vegan Caramel Millionaire Tortes. Side dishes range from Rich and Cheesy Creamed Spinach to Five Cheese Macaroni Cheese and Rosemary & Sea Salt Hasselback Potatoes, ensuring a complete and satisfying meal.
Detailed Menu Breakdown
The Classic Menu offers a traditional fine-dining experience with a starter of King Prawn & Lobster Thermidor Gratins with a Creamy Seafood Sauce, followed by two Fillet Steak Beef Wellingtons with Red Wine Jus. Sides include Spring Greens, Petit Pois & Cavolo Nero with Butter, Wild Garlic and Mint, and dessert is the elegant Pistachio & Chocolate Spheres, all paired with Crémant de Bordeaux.
The Gluten-Free Menu caters to those with dietary restrictions, featuring a starter of Pork & Ham Hock Terrine, a main of British Rump Steaks with Peppercorn Sauce, and Extra Crispy Triple Cooked Chips on the side. Dessert is a Chocolate, Orange & Nut Brownie, accompanied by an M&S Classics Malbec.
The Vegan Menu provides plant-based indulgence with Handmade Dim Sum Flowers with Ponzu Dip as a starter, and Caramelised Onion, Butternut & Potato Rosti Stacks with a Chimichurri Drizzle for the main. Rosemary & Sea Salt Hasselback Potatoes serve as the side, with Chocolate & Caramel Millionaire’s Tortes for dessert, paired with M&S Classics Pinot Grigio.
The Pescatarian Menu is perfect for seafood lovers, starting with Nocellara Focaccia & Melting Camembert, followed by Caledonian Gold™ Salmon & Prawn En Croutes as the main. Asparagus & Tenderstem Broccoli accompany the dish, with Sicilian Lemon Possets for dessert, and an M&S Classics Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to drink.
This comprehensive and luxurious offering from Marks & Spencer is set to make Valentine's Day dining at home both accessible and exceptionally special for couples across the UK.
