18 Valentine’s date ideas in Raleigh

From pink ravioli to champagne and dessert pairings, we’ve got your Valentine’s plans covered.

Champagne and a desert on The Willard Rooftop.

Choose from house-made lava cake with vanilla ice cream or white chocolate bread pudding with raspberry coulis.

Photo by The Willard Rooftop Lounge

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Are you in charge of making Valentine’s Day plans? We’ve got you covered with 18 date recommendations to celebrate love around the City of Oaks.

Reservations are strongly encouraged — each price is per person, unless otherwise stated.

— XOXO, RALtoday 💌

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Pink heart-shaped ravioli.

Cook at home with pink heart-shaped cheese ravioli.

Photo by Alimentari at Mothers and Sons

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