Full-on romance: Here’s where you can celebrate Valentine’s Day in Aalborg
Saturday, February 14th is Valentine’s Day – a day dedicated to love.
Whether you’re celebrating the love for your partner, your best friend, your parents, your colleague, yourself, or something entirely different is completely up to you.
We’ve put together an overview of places in Aalborg offering unique Valentine’s menus and experiences for the occasion. And there are plenty – so we’re confident there’s something for every taste.
The guide is divided into three categories: Restaurants, Takeaway, and Experiences.
Restaurants
Aktuel
Aktuel invites you inside for a fairytale Valentine’s dinner. The main course is inspired directly by a romantic Disney classic: Lady and the Tramp.
Menu:
Waffle
Serrano – aioli
Macaron
Salmon rillette – herbs
Pani puri (Danish “Burning Love”)
Mashed potato – bacon – chives – beetroot balsamic
Caesar salad
Romaine lettuce – crispy chicken – parmesan – Caesar dressing
Bolognese meatballs
Spaghetti – Bolognese sauce – parmesan
Boeuf béarnaise
Tri-tip – béarnaise sauce – rustic fries
Tiramisu crumble
Savoiardi – espresso – amaretto – marsala – cocoa
Where:
Budolfi Plads 4, 9000 Aalborg
Hasseris Bymidte 35, 9000 Aalborg
Hobrovej 452, 9200 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 300 per person
Ombord
Ombord is celebrating love with a very special Valentine’s menu. You can look forward to a 4-course dinner:
Appetizer
“Napoleon’s hat” made from candy beet and mushroom mousse
Shell with smoked tuna, teriyaki and black sesame
Starter
Ravioli with langoustine, herbs and lobster foam
Intermediate course
Ceviche of cod loin, green oil, lime and crispy salads
Main course
Slow-roasted veal culotte, beetroot purée, honey-baked carrots, parsnip and king oyster mushrooms, rich veal glaze and confit potato
Dessert
Raspberry tiramisu, raspberry coulis and torched white chocolate
Where:
Bådehavnsvej 16A, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
Including 5 glasses of wine/juice pairing: DKK 998 per person
Including 3 glasses of wine/juice pairing: DKK 848 per person
Duus Wine Cellar
Duus Wine Cellar looks forward to spoiling you with a sublime menu accompanied by wine, beer or soft drinks in romantic surroundings.
Starter
Langoustine bisque with white fish.
Main course
Veal fillet, Pommes Anna, vegetables of the day and delicious pepper sauce.
Dessert
Delightful honey-glazed pancakes with DUUS’ unique ice cream.
On top of this, you will receive two glasses of wine/beer/soft drinks.
Where:
Østerågade 9, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 444 per person.
Restaurant Fauna
Restaurant Fauna at Musikkens Hus has put together a 3-course menu for Valentine’s Day, including a carefully paired wine menu in the price.
Snacks and bubbles
Lobster salad in a crispy tart with chives and lemon
Poultry croquette with smoke and aromatic spices
Mini toast with air-dried ham, truffle and cheese
Starter
Char-grilled North Sea fish with broccoli, chili, browned butter and soy
Main course – served as social dining
Slow-roasted beef cuvette with herb butter
Crispy potatoes with béarnaise
Side salad with young cabbages, North Sea cheese and croutons
Dessert
Fauna’s Tiramisu
A fantastic and well-paired wine menu is served alongside (included in the price).
Where:
Musikkens Plads 1, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 998 per person, including wine menu.
Salling Rooftop
Want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one overlooking Aalborg? Then Salling Rooftop is an obvious choice. They have put together a 4-course menu, including a glass of bubbles in the price.
1st serving
ROOFTOP waffle with creamy lobster sauce, hand-peeled shrimp and fresh herbs.
2nd serving
Delicious ravioli with fresh cheese filling, gently tossed in browned butter and sage.
3rd serving
Flavourful veal tenderloin with glaze, served with silky celeriac purée, crispy Jerusalem artichoke chips and burnt onions.
4th serving
Chocolate mousse with hazelnut nougatine, pickled forest berries and fresh wood sorrel – the perfect ending to a romantic evening.
Where:
Nytorv 8, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 395 per person, including a glass of bubbles.
Chaacha
Are you and your Valentine’s date crazy about South Asian cuisine? Then you should definitely book a table at Chaacha on Valentine’s Day.
They have created a special love menu consisting of 7 modern South Asian servings. You can also look forward to delicious welcome cocktails, which are included in the price.
The exact menu is being kept secret, but Chaacha says it is designed to be light, flavour-intense and made for sharing at the table – perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Where:
Reberbansgade 16B, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 500 per person, including a welcome cocktail.
Nam
Nam loves love – and that’s why they’ve created no fewer than three Valentine’s packages, so you and your special someone can choose exactly what suits you best:
Early Bird
Book the Early Bird menu and enjoy a delicious 7-course dinner in just 2 hours – perfect if you have more plans later in the evening. Arrival between 5:00–5:45 PM.
DKK 395 per person.
Little Nam
Enjoy welcome champagne and caviar snacks, 10 servings with a 4-glass wine pairing, and finish the evening with a delicious cocktail.
DKK 1,250 per person.
Big Nam
Enjoy welcome champagne and caviar snacks, 15 servings with a 6-glass wine pairing, and finish the evening with a delicious cocktail.
DKK 1,575 per person.
Where:
Vesterbro 76, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 395–1,575
Fumo
If you’d love to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your special someone in Italy – but think a spontaneous flight might be just a little too pricey – then Fumo is definitely the next best thing, right here in Aalborg.
The evening begins with a glass of welcome bubbles, followed by the following romantic menu:
Snacks
Polenta – Squid – Aioli
Crustade – Chives – Lumpfish roe
Servings
Sourdough bread – Whipped butter
Charcuterie – Crispy pickles
Stracciatella – Watercress
Grilled onion – Tarragon
Pizza of your choice to share
Endive – Tabasco
Dessert
Homemade hazelnut ice cream – Salted caramel
Where:
Godsbanen 20, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 550 per person
Bistro V
Bistro V has put together an elegant 3-course Valentine’s menu. There is also the option to choose their Valentine’s Takeaway if you prefer celebrating at home. Read more under the “Takeaway” category.
Valentine’s menu:
Cold smoked salmon with cottage cheese, malt and dill mayo
Beef tenderloin with purée, onions, pommes Anna and béarnaise sauce
or
Mushroom risotto with truffle, comté and lightly bitter salads
Warm chocolate cake with cherry purée, meringue & sorbet
Where:
Toldbod Plads 2, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 350 per person
Including wine menu: DKK 595 per person
Add snacks & Valentine’s welcome drink for DKK 50 per person
Mortens Kro
Mortens Kro invites you to a romantic Valentine’s dinner like no other.
The evening features 4 snacks followed by a specially selected 3-course menu. In addition to the meal, there will be foil balloons, a rose on the table, and a small gift for each couple.
As if that weren’t enough, there will also be a raffle during the evening where guests can win a diamond ring from Henrik Ørsens. Could it get any more romantic?
Yes – you can upgrade the evening by booking a romantic stay in their penthouse spa suite. See more under the “Experiences” category.
4 Snacks
- Crispy fries with spiced mayo and Bearii Caviar from Rogn
- Crispy crustade with crab salad, dill and löjrom
- Tartar of North Jutland beef with truffle mayo, mango, watercress, and fried capers
- Brioche toast with wild boar cured ham, Karl Johan mayo, and hazelnut
Starter
Mortens Kro’s classic lobster salad of ½ lobster with avocado, mango, baked tomato, basil sauce – crispy salads, herbs, and brioche croutons
Main Course
Veal tenderloin Wellington with winter truffle – served with 2 sauces: homemade basil béarnaise and pepper sauce with pickled green peppercorns
Winter vegetables from the garden
Dessert
Pastry chef’s romantic heart dessert with Valrhona Ivoire chocolate, passionfruit, and cherry – pink candyfloss
Where:
Mølleå 2-6, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 2,698 for 2, including ½ bottle RED LOVE LABEL Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial (for 2 people)
Menendez
If your Valentine’s Day calls for bold flavors, champagne, and a touch of Latin American magic, Menendez is the place to be. They’ve created 3 different Valentine’s packages so you and your special someone can choose the one that suits you best:
Early Bird: 7 courses for DKK 395
(Arrive between 17:00–17:45 and be the first to taste love.)
Table reserved for 2 hours.
Little Valentine: 10 courses for DKK 1,250
Welcome champagne, caviar snacks, 10 courses with wine or juice pairing, and a finishing cocktail.
Big Valentine: 13 courses for DKK 1,475 per person
Welcome champagne, caviar snacks, wine/juice pairing, and a finishing cocktail.
Where:
Vesterå 4, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 395–1,475 per person
SMAEK
SMAEK is ready to spoil you and your Valentine with a 3-course love menu. They have two seatings: 17:00 and 19:30.
Starter
Grilled tuna with fennel, sesame & ponzu
Main Course
Truffle-stuffed guinea fowl with celery & gratin potatoes
Dessert
Passion tart with torched meringue
Where:
Ved Stranden 4, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 495 per person
Fusion
At Fusion, Valentine’s Day goes all out. Along with exquisite food and wine, expect red roses, decorated restaurant, romantic atmosphere, and live DJ music. They also raffle a gift card for a gourmet experience for one lucky couple, valued at DKK 3,000.
Evening Menu
Hellefisk – beurre blanc – trout roe – chives – winter cabbage – potatoes
Wagyu carpaccio – truffle – caviar – chips – dried foie gras
Stuffed guinea fowl – cauliflower purée – Jerusalem artichoke – ramson – pommes Anna – chicken jus
Pumpkin coconut ice – salted caramel – tuile – passion fruit – meringue kisses
Where:
Strandvejen 4, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
Menu DKK 695
Menu with wine pairing & dessert cocktail DKK 1,275
Søgaard’s
Søgaard’s has created a special Valentine’s menu served on a 2-share board (social dining), perfect for a romantic evening. Includes the house welcome drink.
Menu Highlights:
- San Daniele ham with accompaniments
- Bresaola carpaccio with ricotta & arugula
- Chicken salad with truffle & horseradish dressing
- Warm smoked salmon salad with mustard dressing
- Roasted peppers with olive oil, garlic, chili & parsley
- Mixed olives
- Basil pesto, artichoke cream & cherry tomato marmalade
- Homemade flutes & ham pâté
- Valentine cake: blondie base, raspberry jam & white chocolate mousse
Where:
CW Obels Plads 1A, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 698 for two people
Applaus
Applaus offers a luxurious Valentine’s package including:
- Champagne and caviar with blinis
- 10-course tasting menu
- Wine pairing by sommelier
- Bread & butter
- Still or sparkling water
- After dinner cocktail
Where:
Ved Stranden 9, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 1,250 per person (Upgrade wine pairing + DKK 500)
Dejavú
At Dejavú, they are excited to spoil you and your Valentine on Valentine’s Day, offering both a Valentine’s lunch and Valentine’s dinner so you can choose what fits your day best.
Valentine’s Lunch at Dejavú
The lunch menu is pick-and-choose, allowing you to select your starter and main course.
Two snacks
Include a tartlet with snow crab, piment cream and lime,
Gougers with Iberico ham, truffle cream, and truffle.
Two-course menu options: choose one starter and one main course.
Starters:
Tuna tartare with avocado smash, sesame, ponzu cream and salads, or Dejavú tartare with egg yolk, herb cream, pickled red onion, chips, and fresh truffle.
Mains:
Pepper beef medallion with haricot verts, pommes allumette and filled pepper sauce served with a side of marinated salad, or plaice on a crouton stuffed with lobster soufflé with glazed carrots, butternut squash, and filled sauce nage.
Menu price: DKK 375
Wine pairing: DKK 275 (1 glass of bubbles, 2 glasses of wine, and coffee/tea)
Optional extras
include homemade truffle pasta with ricotta and truffle sauce, Wagyu filet, whole black lobster tail, Truffle Brie de Maux, Crêpe Suzette, and pommes frites.
Valentine’s Dinner at Dejavú
Three snacks
Include a tartlet with marinated tuna
A tart with caviar, raw beef and herb cream,
Gougers with Iberico ham and truffle cream.
Four-course menu
Includes seared Norwegian scallops with glazed carrots, caviar, butternut squash and sauce nage
homemade truffle pasta,
Tournedos Rossini with crouton, seared foie gras, sautéed spinach, fresh truffle, and filled pepper sauce, and Crêpe Suzette with vanilla ice cream,
toasted almonds, and caramelized orange-Grand Marnier sauce.
Menu price: DKK 750
Wine pairing: DKK 500 (1 glass bubbles, 4 glasses wine, 1 after-dinner cocktail)
Optional extras: Wagyu filet, whole black lobster tail, Truffle Brie de Maux, pommes frites.
Where: Ved Stranden 7D, 9000 Aalborg
Menu price: DKK 375–750
Wine pairing: DKK 275–500
Restaurant Bühlmann at Scheelsminde Manor Hotel
Hotel Scheelsminde also offers a romantic Valentine’s stay including overnight accommodation and breakfast. See more under the “Experiences” category.
Snacks
Crispy tart with Funen smoked cheese and apple-marinated trout roe
Cold-smoked duck breast with pickled vegetables, young herbs, and horseradish
Malt pillows with venison tartare and smoked venison heart
Menu
Steamed ling served with a fricassee of steamed scallops, dill, and seasonal vegetables
Roasted beef tenderloin with oxtail ragout, pickled beets, and fresh herbs
Mousse of Belgian caramelized white chocolate covered with dark chocolate, filled with a core of blackcurrant, crispy coffee tuile, and crème anglaise
Accompanied by wine menu or juice menu
Coffee and Sweets
Filled chocolate & chocolate-covered strawberry
Where:
Hotel Scheelsminde, Scheelsmindevej 35, 9200 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 1,195 per person
Takeaway
Fandanko
On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, Fandanko offers a special Takeaway Valentine’s menu. It consists of 9 delicious tapas dishes for you and someone you love.
Roast veal
with onion compote with thyme, sautéed mushrooms, and warm spices
Scallop
with dill sauce, red pepper oil, and garlic sprouts
White fish soufflé
A light soufflé of seasonal white fish, red curry dressing, and pea shoots
Home-smoked pork
Thinly sliced home-smoked pork with bacon BBQ sauce and roasted corn
Pulled chicken
Shredded chicken with Indian spices, fresh cabbage salad, and cress
Ratatouille
Ratatouille with a delicious cheddar sausage
Italian charcuterie
Delicious Spinata Calabra Piccante with creamy Stracciatella and basil oil
Grubelageret North Sea cheese
Delightful North Sea cheese with onion chutney
Romantic Valentine cake
with forest berry sauce, crispy elements, and edible flowers
Freshly baked bread
Where:
Gammel Gugvej 19, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 250
Bistro V
Bistro V offers, in addition to their other takeaway dishes, a special Valentine’s menu that can easily be prepared at home.
Valentine’s menu
Cold-smoked salmon with cottage cheese, malt, and dill mayo
Beef tenderloin with purée, onions, pommes Anna, and Bordelaise
Warm chocolate cake with cherry purée and meringue
Where:
Toldbod Plads 2, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 250 per person
By Cortsen
By Cortsen has put together a luxurious Valentine’s dinner for you and your loved one to enjoy at home in peace and comfort.
Snacks
Sea Gold
Poached Gillardeau oysters with passionfruit and Platinum caviar
Crispy mini tart with scallop and horseradish
Hand-dived scallop with horseradish, finger lime, infused nashi pear, and yuzu mayonnaise
Our favorite charcuterie
Black-footed ham, coppa, chorizo, and smoked game
Heart waffles with crème fraîche and our own Platinum caviar label
Bread and butter
Small Manitoba rolls baked with Øland wheat
Garlic butter on steroids
Browned butter cream with tomato and ash
Starter
Grilled and cold-smoked “psycho salmon” with hiramasa tataki and citrus BBQ
Faroe Island salmon and Danish hiramasa with pickled pearl onions, marinated cucumber, matured soy cream, and Yuzu Kosho
Main course
Pepper steak of matured Himmerland beef
Pepper steak in aromatic peppers, potato gratin with potato sheet and mushroom cream, pickled mustard seeds, truffle, and lemon thyme. Served with Jeppe’s evil pepper sauce
Dessert
Chocolate and blackcurrant
Loads of world-class chocolate with all kinds of blackcurrants and salted caramel
Petit Four
Golden egg
A fancy mini tart
Cocktail
AERIS Negroni
Where:
Østre Alle 102, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 995 for two people
Experiences
Valentine’s Stay at Scheelsminde Manor Hotel
If you and your loved one want a Valentine’s Day in calm and atmospheric surroundings, a stay at Scheelsminde Manor Hotel is the perfect choice.
There is room for reflection and time together, with plenty of opportunity to retreat from everyday life, enjoy each other’s company, and create new memories.
A Valentine’s stay at Scheelsminde Manor Hotel includes accommodation, breakfast, snacks, and a bottle of cava.
Where:
Hotel Scheelsminde, Scheelsmindevej 35, 9200 Aalborg
Price:
Varies depending on choice of room and options
Valentine’s Stay at Mortens Kro
Mortens Kro invites you to a romantic Valentine’s dinner (see menu under “Restaurants”)
If you and your partner want to extend the evening and turn it into a full experience, there is an option to upgrade to a Valentine’s stay.
In addition to the exquisite dinner, you will stay in their Penthouse Spa Suite. You will be treated to heart-shaped chocolates from Aalborg Chokolade, romantic foil balloons, and breakfast served in the suite the next morning.
Where:
Mølleå 2-6, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 5,998 for 2 people
Valentine at Keramikvækstedet Aalborg
Have you ever dreamed of sitting at a pottery wheel shaping clay and suddenly feeling Patrick Swayze in his bare chest wrap his arms around you from behind while “Unchained Melody” plays in the background? No? Just me?
Now you have the chance to experience the iconic scene from the movie Ghost yourself. Or, you are invited to create pottery on Valentine’s Day.
Keramikværkstedet Aalborg is hosting a Valentine’s pottery event. You are invited to a creative and relaxed afternoon working with clay and shaping pieces in a calm environment. You even get a Valentine’s goodie bag!
The event is open to everyone and requires no prior experience. It’s perfect for those who haven’t worked with clay before but want a fun and cozy way to spend Valentine’s Day.
Each participant receives 300 g of clay, which can be shaped into any object of your choice, such as a small bowl, cup, or decorative item – only your imagination sets the limits.
During the event, you will learn the basic techniques and receive guidance throughout the process.
Once your piece is finished, you can glaze it exactly how you want with beautiful finishes. After the event, Keramikværkstedet will handle drying, firing, and applying a transparent glaze for a uniform and durable result.
The event lasts 3 hours (from 14:00–17:00) – a perfect start before heading to a romantic dinner or a drink afterward.
Where:
Hjulmagervej 58, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 300 per person (via MobilePay on the day)
Valentine at Lervaerk
Lervaerk is celebrating Valentine’s Day and its birthday on the same day!
You can book any activity on February 14 and enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles.
Choose between making a mug using the slap technique, painting on pre-fired ceramics, or creating your very own clay piece.
There is plenty of help and guidance available, and no prior experience with pottery is needed.
A perfect Valentine’s activity for creative couples.
Where:
Algade 35B, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
From DKK 125 per person
Valentines Single Fest at Club Moonlight
Are you single and want to dance and party on Valentine’s Day? Don’t worry – Club Moonlight has you covered
They are hosting a Single Fest, giving plenty of opportunity to meet like-minded adult women and men
A ticket for this Valentine’s event costs only DKK 50, including a choice of cocktail from the bar (valued at DKK 95) and free cloakroom. You also get half-price on draft beer, shots, and cocktails until 11 PM
There’s really no excuse not to come – unless, of course, you’re not single
If that’s the case, doors open for other guests at 11 PM
Where:
Håbets Gård, Ved Stranden 9B, 9000 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 50 per person
Charitable Valentine’s Walk
Maxi Zoo Aalborg invites all city residents and their four-legged friends to a heartwarming and charitable Valentine’s walk on Sunday, February 15. The walk benefits abandoned dogs at the Danish Animal Welfare shelters, who need extra care and love
Participation costs DKK 40 per dog nose, and Maxi Zoo donates an additional DKK 10, so together DKK 50 per dog nose is donated to the shelters. The full amount goes directly to Dyrenes Beskyttelse, which does heroic work every day for abandoned animals
Before the walk, participants can pick up a love ribbon – a small string to attach to the dog’s collar or harness as a symbol of making a difference. As a thank you, all participants receive a small goodie bag for their dog
The charitable Valentine’s walk takes place Sunday, February 15 in Aalborg and starts at 11 AM in front of the store
Where:
Krebsen 1, 9200 Aalborg
Price:
DKK 40 per dog nose