Cut the cost of Valentine’s Day with supermarket dine‑in deals

Valentine’s Day has a funny way of sneaking up on your bank balance. One minute it’s “just a nice meal”, the next you’re £120 down and pretending you meant to order the expensive wine.

The good news? You don’t need to break the bank to make the day feel special. Supermarkets have clocked on and rolled out dine‑in deals that bring the fancy vibes without the fancy bill.

Stick the tablecloth on. Light a candle. Pretend your kitchen’s a bistro. Job done.

Price-wise, you can get a fancy meal for two plus a drink for under £25 - even at Waitrose. Plus, if you're a thinkmoney SmartPlus customer, you can bring the cost down even more with PlusSave discounts^.

Here’s what’s on offer - and what it’ll actually cost you.

Asda

Asda’s keeping things simple.

• You’ll get a starter, main, two sides, dessert and a drink for under £12.
• Available 5–15 February

Some of the starters on offer include:

• prawn cocktail
• goats cheese & caramelised onion tarts
• crispy mac & cheese bites

Plus, there's some great mains to pick from, including:

• mushroom stroganoff pies
• sirloin with smoked garlic & pink peppercorn heart butter pellet
• salmon fillets topped with black pepper and lemon zest with dill & lemon heart butter

And sides like:

• cauliflower cheese
• beef dripping skin on chips
• potato dauphinoise

Desserts come with options like melt in the middle chocolate pudding, vanilla panna cottta hearts, and strawberries with chocolate dip.

There are lots of wine options to choose from, plus some of the best non-alcoholic options going, including bottlegreen presse and alcohol free sparkling rose wines - beats the standard Coke Zero choice.

Great value if you want the restaurant experience without the price tag. And, Asda is on PlusSave, so you can get an extra 4% off your total bill. Every penny counts.

Tesco

Tesco’s deal depends on where you shop and whether your Clubcard earns its keep.

• £20 with a Clubcard gets you a starter, main, two sides, dessert and a drink
• Or £15 at Tesco Express if you’re happy to skip the starter
• Available 9–14 February

The full details of the meal deal aren't live on the Tesco website just yet, but some starter options include:

• camembert with garlic and parsley dough balls
• Mediterranean-style breaded prawns with hot honey dip
• mushroom parcels

Mains include options like:

• salmon & prawn en croute
• mushroom stroganoff
• beef bourgignon

There's also extra sides to pick from, including options like:

• rosemary & parmesan fries
• baby potato traybake
• chantenay carrots & tenderstem broccoli

No Clubcard? This might be the nudge you needed. And, if you're a SmartPlus customer, you can get an extra 4% off your total Tesco spend with our discounted gift cards.

Morrisons

Morrisons offers a solid bang‑for‑buck option with their Valetine's Dine in for Two deal.

• Couples can enjoy a starter, main, side, dessert and drink for £15.
• Available 5–14 February

There's a huge range of options on offer, including starters like:

• prawn cocktails with Marie Rose sauce
• goats cheese, cheddar and onion chutney tarts
• spicy 'Nduja bites with chilli chutney

...and more.

Mains include options such as:

• ultimate Mac'n'Cheese
• slow cooked duck legs with hoisin & plum
• shorthorn beef encroute & mushroom red wine

Plus, they come with sides like triple cooked chips, flatbread with wild garlic, and creamed spinach, among others.

For dessert, there's several options to choose from, such as:

• melt in the middle chocolate pudding
• lemon & mascaropone cheesecake slices
• amaretto tiramisu

And there are all sorts of drinks options ranging from Peroni to prosecco, and choices like apple soda, San Pellegrino, and fizzy drinks for those foregoing alcohol.

A strong middle ground if you want variety without overpaying. If you have access to PlusSave, you can shave an extra 3% off your total bill with a discounted gift card.

Co‑op

Small shop, big value – especially if you’re a member.

• Members get a main, two sides and a drink for £10
• £12 if you’re not a member
• Available 4-17 February

You can choose from mains like:

• chicken parmigiana
• salmon en croute
• vegan mushroom wellington

Plus other new choices, and returning favourites like macaroni cheese and lasagne al forno.

Sides include options such as:

• dauphinoise potatoes
• vegetable steamer
• triple cooked chunky chips

You get two, and there are several options to choose from.

Drinks include different types of prosecco, red and white wines, plus non-alocholic options like Elderflower Presse, and Coke.

You can add on an optional dessert at a discounted price ranging between £1.50 to £3, with Valentine's themed choices like heart shaped lollipops and chocolate melting middle puddings, as well as rose cupcakes.

If you’re already popping into Co‑op for the essentials, this is an easy win.

Sainsbury’s

Nectar card holders, this one’s for you.

• A starter, main, side, dessert and drink will set you back £18 with Nectar.
• Available 9–14 February

With a wide range of choices, there'll be something to suit everyone. Starters include:

• vintage cheddar & leek tarts
• cauliflower bites with chipotle ketchup
• burrata and chorizo arancini

Plus loads more.

You can also pick from sides like:

• hasselback potatoes with pink peppercorn butter
• chunky triple cook chips
• confit garlic & herb mashed potato

Mains include options like:

• sirloin steak with butter
• duck legs with cherry teriyaki glaze
• butternut squash & chickpea pie

And for those with a sweet tooth, there's plenty of dessert options such as:

• chocolate & pistachio melt in the middle
• lemon tarts
• sticky toffee pudding

Drinks are the usual range of red, white, and prosecco wines plus Coke for those wanting a non-alcoholic option.

Pricier but a good balance of choice and quality. You can get an extra 3.25% off your Sainsbury's shop with PlusSave helping bring the price down.

Waitrose

If “treat yourself” is the brief and the budget allows, get yourself down to Waitrose.

• A starter, main, side, dessert and drink costs £25.
• Available 10–15 February

The exact meal options on offer aren't available yet, but will be "coming soon" according to Waitrose's website.

The priciest option, but perfect for a more premium night in.

Whether you’re veggie, meat‑mad, dessert‑first or just here for the wine, there’s a dine‑in deal that lets you mark Valentine’s Day without rinsing your account.

You’ll eat well. You’ll save money. And your bank balance will still love you in the morning.

^Offers are subject to change and may vary. Check the thinkmoney app for the latest offers.