Ninyo Fusion Cuisine & Wine Lounge

66 Esteban Abada Street, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
(02) 426 0301, 0917 530 2580 | Facebook Page
Open everyday from 11am to 2pm then 6pm to 10pm
Budget for two – P1,500

You may be thinking densely-populated QC is a bad idea for a secret date, but Ninyo has private gazebos that you can take advantage of. Look forward to exciting European-Asian dishes, set in a romantic garden ambiance. You can even have their staff decorate your gazebo with petals and other lovestruck items your bae will swoon over.

While you have the option to order a la carte, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to splurge on a degustation menu, which you can be sure to be executed well. Chef Ninyo has a special Valentine’s menu, so don’t let your palate miss out on that.

Lemuria

5 Julieta Circle, Horseshoe Village, New Manila, Quezon City
(02) 724 5211, 0927 428 4202 | Facebook Page | Website
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 6pm to 10:30pm
Budget for two – P3,000

Go on a date in bustling QC at ease with Lemuria’s exclusive and secluded location. With this French-Mediterranean restaurant’s breathtaking façade, amazing wine cellar and exquisite ambiance, your mistress will feel like she’s number one in your heart. You can expect to have a gastronomic treat when you dine at Lemuria as they make everything from scratch, using only the best and freshest ingredients. Even bread and ice cream are made in-house.

Don’t let Lemuria’s extensive selection of great dishes overwhelm you. Just some must-tries are the twice cooked pork belly with sage butter risotto, the grilled salmon with corn and mushroom crepe as well as the Valrhona chocolate soufflé cake with mandarin orange glacee.

Chateau Hestia

Hernandez Street, Caviter Purok 5, Brgy. Bukal, Silang, Cavite
0929 711 3289, 0905 352 4636 | Facebook Page | Website
Open everyday from 9am to 10pm
Budget for two – P1,000

Off the beaten path of Tagaytay is a lovely escape in the form of Chateau Hestia’s garden restaurant and rustic cottages. You’ll be welcomed with lush greenery, beautiful flowers and cool breeze as soon as you find its obscure location. After you explore Chateau Hestia’ refreshing grounds, give your bellies proper attention with the restaurant’s delicious European dishes. The restaurant’s also a deli, so make sure you sample their bread, cheeses and cold cuts.

Treat your mistress to Chateau Hestia’s premium Australian Angus Ribeye, one of their homemade fresh pasta dishes, or the exciting sandwich of the month. Chateau Hestia doubles as a bed and breakfast as well, housing fantastic casitas.

The Purple Owl

Gardenia Loop, Villa Pura, Tagaytay
thepurpleowltagaytay@gmail.com | Facebook Page
Budget for two – P5,000

Here’s a foolproof mistress date. There’s no chance that your actual bae (or anyone else you know) will walk in on your forbidden date because you’ll have the whole garden to yourselves. The basic date package comes with an incredibly romantic garden set up that’s personalized according to your liking and a delectable full course meal. You can also make the date into an outdoor movie or one featuring live music for other higher-priced date sets. Whether you’re taking your mistress or your legit lover, a one-of-a-kind date at Purple Owl is definitely fit for a queen.

Any other secret spots perfect for a Valentine’s date with a “mistress”? Sound off with your suggestions below!

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