Occasions / February 14
A keto Valentine’s Day dinner
Valentine’s Day is the most crowded restaurant night of the year and one of the easiest to do beautifully at home. Filet with béarnaise, lobster, Champagne and a chocolate dessert: every course is naturally keto.
The game plan
- Make dessert the day before; pots de crème and panna cotta need time to set.
- Prep sides in the afternoon.
- Chill the Champagne and set the table early.
- Cook the main course to order while the starter is on the table.
- If you go out, book early and choose a steakhouse or seafood restaurant.
Go for
- Starter
Bacon-wrapped scallops or caviar deviled eggs. - Main
Filet mignon with béarnaise, or broiled lobster tails. - Side
Steakhouse creamed spinach or garlic butter mushrooms. - Dessert
Dark chocolate pots de crème. - Nightcap
A keto espresso martini.
Pass on
- Chocolate boxes and candy hearts
Choose 85% dark chocolate or make dessert. - Sweet sparkling wine
Brut or extra brut. - Prix fixe menus with fixed sides
Ask for swaps when you book.
What to say
“Could we have the vegetables in place of the potatoes on both plates?”
Quick answers
What is a good keto Valentine’s dessert?
Dark chocolate pots de crème, vanilla panna cotta, chocolate avocado mousse or berries with sweetened whipped cream. All can be made the day before.
General guidance, not medical advice. See our health disclaimer.
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