Romantic Dining on the Isle of Wight
Penned on the 12th January 2015
If you’re looking to treat that special someone to a memorable and romantic evening out on the Isle of Wight for Valentines day, there are plenty of options to suit all tastes. For some people, a pub lunch with a roaring fire would be ideal, while for others it has to be fine dining. Luckily the Isle of Wight has a huge variety of both.
The newly opened Edulis restaurant is located within the historic Botanical Gardens at Ventnor and has large picture windows, offering an excellent view out onto the Mediterranean Garden. Why not enjoy a stroll around the beautiful Ventnor Botanic Gardens before sitting down to dinner.
The chefs use fresh herbs, salads and vegetables grown in the botanical gardens and delivered daily by the gardeners and can be seen preparing everything in the restaurant through the open kitchen layout.
Let the culinary delights of the Little Gloster assault your senses if you're looking for a unique fine dining experience with incredible sea views. The restaurant is situated right on the water's edge at Gurnard, with views across the Solent to the New Forest. The restaurant frequently receives rave reviews and early booking is highly recommended.
The Lockslane Bistro in Bembridge, serves an imaginative and frequently changing menu, using the locally sourced ingredients. The Bistro has been featured on the Hairy Bikers Best of British programme and has received a Certificate of Excellence 2013 from Trip Advisor.
If you’re looking for somewhere a little more lively and love seafood, try Salty's Restaurant and Bar in Yarmouth. Situated right on the side of the harbour in Yarmouth Saltys is very popular with tourists and locals as well as yacht crews. Local crab and lobster is supplied daily and the menu has an extensive range of seafood delights.