'Valentine's Day: The Best Hotel Experiences in Porto' Mercan in Time Out Porto

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Are you running out of ideas to celebrate the occasion? Discover the best hotel experiences in Porto for Valentine's Day. Some people prefer to spend the most romantic day of the year at home, enjoying homemade food, a comfy couch, and Netflix. But some couples like to celebrate love differently. If you belong to this group and want to dine and stay out on Valentine’s Day, check out the best hotel experiences in Porto. Dinner, accommodation, and even spa experiences are some of the options you’ll find on this list. All close by, without having to spend money on travel.

Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel

At L’Égoïste Bar & Restaurant, located in the Renaissance Porto Lapa, a unique dinner awaits, filled with poetry and daring for the most romantic souls: "Call it love" is the theme. The gastronomic experience begins with live music from the duo Andor Violeta, who introduces the first course: a red rose, an unusual combination of green apple and margarita. Next comes a dish of cauliflower in different textures—couscous, purée, pickle, and crispy bites. The menu also includes cured salmon with coriander and fennel, accompanied by pickled turnip, drizzled with sudachi sauce, and garnished with lemon purée. Another highlight is the ravioli filled with lobster and caviar, finished with a bisque sauce.

For dessert, expect a "love letter"—a combination of dark chocolate, raspberry, and black pepper, plated with a verse from a Fernando Pessoa poem on a sweet, edible wafer.

Arts Porto Hotel

If you're looking for more options in Porto’s vibrant downtown, offering everything you need for the most romantic day of the year, Arts Hotel Porto is a great choice. Their exclusive Valentine’s menu begins with flavored scallops, followed by two main course options: salmon with a "sea carbonara" twist and ossobuco served with ragout polenta and pumpkin. To end on a sweet note, the "Tree of Love" dessert—an inverted sour cherry cheesecake, with Oreo cookie crumble and chocolate—is sure to be a highlight of the evening.

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