Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is fast approaching. Here at What's On, we've compiled a choice of 12 great restaurants in Birmingham and beyond in which to spoil your loved one this 14th of February...

Pasture
New(ish) kid on the block Pasture has been welcomed into Birmingham with open arms. With rave reviews from journalists, bloggers and punters, what better restaurant to visit for a romantic Valentine’s celebration...

The steakhouse is running a set menu for £65pp from Thursday 13 to Saturday 15 February. Available dishes include crab toast (sensational - trust us on this one!), char su pork belly, fillet steak (sharing steaks can also be ordered), chocolate dome and more.

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Bonehead
We are yet to meet a carnivore who doesn’t love Bonehead. After all, their fried chicken is among the best in the country.

A more affordable option this Valentine’s Day - you may have to wait for a table (pop into the fantastic Cherry Reds for a drink beforehand) and you will have to listen to a soundtrack of metal/rock (a huge plus in our book) - why not break with tradition and celebrate the occasion with a Hothead burger and some Lemonhead wings?

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Orelle
Elevate your love to new heights this Valentine’s Day at Orelle, where romance meets the skyline for an unforgettable dining experience above the city lights.

Enjoy four courses from Executive Chef Kiran Suvarna’s exclusive menu on Friday the 14th & Saturday the 15th. Dishes include: canard tartlets, roast native lobster ravioli, 32 days dry-aged beef fillet, and a sharing dessert of pistachio praline, hazelnut cremeux, rose and raspberry.

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Satori
Tradition meets modern artistry at fine-dining Japanese eatery Satori. Michelin recommended (they’ve just been added to the prestigious guide), the restaurant offers everything from delicate sushi and sashimi platters to premium A5 Wagyu beef and expertly grilled seafood.

Whether you’re savouring their signature miso black cod or exploring creative vegetarian options like tea-smoked miso aubergine, there’s something for everyone.

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La Bellezza
Undoubtedly the city’s most beautiful restaurant, La Bellezza opened in December, much to the delight of both locals and foodies from further afield.

Located in the city’s Chamberlain Square, the Italian restaurant & pizzeria is a perfect spot in which to spoil your loved one this month. Offering, amongst other dishes, carbonara served from an 8kg wheel of Pecorino DOP, a six-inch-tall lemon pie, and a tonne of truffle, secure your table asap!

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Albatross Death Cult
“Put simply, Albatross Death Cult is one of the top five seafood places in the UK today,” says restaurant critic Grace Dent. We agree with Grace - and you will, too!

Fourteen guests gather around a kitchen counter as chefs present an ever-changing menu of 12 (or more) creative servings of (mostly) seafood and coastal ingredients that will smack you in the face like ocean spray.

The cocktails and sake are fantastic, too, so why not check it out for Valentine’s Day!

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Docket
Located in the market town of Whitchurch, Shropshire, Docket offers a tasting menu by Stuart Collins, who you may recognise from BBC TV’s Great British Menu. The dishes Stuart creates are inspired by his travels and feature the best local and seasonal produce sourced from Shropshire, Cheshire and the Welsh Borders. Priced at £85 per person, the menu changes frequently, along with the availability of the freshest ingredients. A perfect option for a Valentine’s Day treat!

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Lucarelli
West Bromwich-located Italian restaurant Lucarelli has just taken the number-one spot on The Fork’s Top 100 Most-Loved Restaurants List. And if that’s not a reason to visit, we don’t know what is.

The eatery serves up a host of Italian classics. As well as pizza, pasta and risotto, there’s lobster thermidor, 28 days dry aged fillet of beef served in a creamy mushroom & truffle sauce, spaghetti gamberoni, flame-grilled lamb cutlets and plenty more.

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The Boat Inn
The Boat Inn is up there with the best restaurants in the Staffordshire region - and across the West Midlands, too!

Chef/owner Liam Dillon has developed an on-site micro farm, where he not only keeps chickens and pigs but also grows fruit, vegetables and herbs.

An ethos of seasonal, sustainable living is reflected in his casual fine-dining experiences and honest approach to modern British cooking.

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Hencote
Offering panoramic views across the Shropshire hills, Hencote provides a truly unique dining experience. 
Priced at £150 per couple, the restaurant’s  Valentine’s Day offering features canapés and a tasting of three sparkling wines - Evolution, Isadora and LXX - followed by a sumptuous tasting of four dishes.
As always, places are limited, so be sure to book as soon as possible to bag yourself a table and avoid disappointment.

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Fiume
If Italian is your thing, then why not give Wolverhampton-based Fiume a try?

Offering tasty cuisine with ‘southern Italian influence and a fresh twist’, the independent family-run bar, restaurant & café is widely considered to be one of the best places to eat in the region.

Boasting a picturesque canalside setting, the restaurant offers a menu featuring pastas, pizzas, fresh fish, meats and a wide selection of artisan cocktails.

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Little Seeds
Stone-located restaurant Little Seeds has been Michelin-recommended for a number of years now - and we can see why.

Serving both an a la carte menu (available Wednesday to Saturday evenings and Friday/Saturday lunchtime) and a tasting menu (available Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday evening), the eatery uses high-quality regional ingredients to create eye-catching British dishes with ‘the occasional playful touch’.