WITH the cost of living still cramping our style, dining in is the new dining out, even on Valentine's Day.
So, if a night spent Netflix and chilling with your other half, a bottle of fizz, a juicy steak and something devilish for dessert sounds like heaven, we've got just the thing...
Avoid the cringe fest that is a packed restaurant on Valentine's night, unless you love being serenaded/paying hiked-up prices/being surrounded by love-heart-shaped balloons.
Instead, simply add one of these to your basket for a DIY restaurant experience - from as little as £3.38 at one supermarket!
Marks & Spencer is renowned for its dine-in deals, and this year doesn't disappoint, but you'll also be wowed by Co-op's bellissimo Italian extravaganza.
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Special mention has to go to Waitrose & Partners' fancy cocktail inclusion - just light some candles, stick the oven on and revel in the romance of it all.
Waitrose & Partners Dine-in Deal, £20 - BUY NOW
2024 is set to be the year of the margarita, and you can now choose a pack of four premixed Moth cocktail cans as part of Waitrose & Partners' meal deal.
You'll also get a starter, a main, a side and a dessert (plus a bottle of fine wine if you don't choose the cocktail), and there are plenty of veggie and vegan options, too.
They've somehow included all of our faves, from prawn cocktail to start, sirloin steak with garlic and herb butter for main and a pair of divine white chocolate and pistachio mousses - heart-shaped, obvs.
See you at the checkout!
Aldi The Cheapest Three-Course Deal, £6.77 - BUY NOW
From bougee to downright bargainous, Aldi has miraculously managed to bring us a three-course meal for just £3.38 a head!
It looks pretty luxe, too, with wagyu beef pizza, heart-shaped lobster pasta and raspberry panna cotta on the menu.
If you fancy splurging on a bottle of sauv-blanc, you'll just need to cough up an extra £4.09.
And this is just one of a few Valentine meal deals the store has up its sleeve, so check the others out before you commit, from February 9.
Sainsbury's Dine In For Two, £15 - BUY NOW
It's already scooped 'Best Meal Deal' in Good Housekeeping's recent taste tests, and Sainsbury's is always a great three-course dinner date if you're looking to impress.
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For just £15 you can choose a starter (say yes to the scallop gratin), main (we're all about the slow-cooked duck legs in cherry and teriyaki glaze) with a side, plus a rose-shaped chocolate mousse for afters.
Don't forget to collect your bottle of Taste the Difference prosecco for a cork-popping finale - or alcohol-free Shloer if that's more your bag.
Available from February 7 to 14.
Co-op Irresistible Pizza And Prosecco Deal, £10 - BUY NOW
Maybe Italy holds special memories for you, or your fave Italian restaurant is just too pricey - well, never fear, Co-op to the rescue!
Available now until February 14, its £10 (for Co-op members) pizza and prosecco deal (£12 for non-members), means you'll be able to pop some extra pennies in the holiday fund.
The hardest part is choosing your topping, from chianti beef, chicken florentine, vegetable antipasti, carbonara bianca, chicken arrabbiata to a margherita - which will it be?
Asda Valentine's Day Bistro Dine In For Two, £12 - BUY NOW
If Asda's your go-to for the weekly shop, make a beeline for the Bistro meal deal, available in store and online February 8-20.
For £12 you'll be able to enjoy a starter, main, two sides, a dessert and an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink.
Even better, there are heaps of options, including shiny new products like vegan brie hearts with sweet chilli jam, herb-crusted canon of pork loin, parmesan fries and special Valentine's profiteroles.
You can even add a little celeb stardust with Kylie Minogue's sparkling rose, amongst other drinks available - if you should be so lucky...
Marks & Spencer Valentine's Dine In, £25 - BUY NOW
Cocktail fans, listen up - Marks & Spencer is in on the action too, offering a pack of four pre-mixed cans for the first time.
This marg-ellous addition sits beside tasty treats including Coquille St Jacques, lamb shanks, steaks, veg bake sides and our fave truffle mash, plus melt-in-the-middle choc puds and tiramisu.
That's a starter, main, side, dessert and a bottle of Conte Pruili prosecco or wine - or those cocktail cans (yes pease!), all for £25, available February 9-14.
It's a touch more spenny that the other meal deals, but of course it's not just any meal deal...
By Amazon Valentine's Day Meal Deal For Two, £9 - BUY NOW
While it's not your standard supermarket choice, don't rule out By Amazon for a quick and convenient dinner.
This year's romantic meal deal includes a main, side and dessert for £9, available until February 21 (handy, just in case you forget the big day itself!).
A fave is bound to be the British duck legs - excellent fakeaway vibes - and, oh hello Gu pots for dessert!
Who said romance was dead?
Tesco Finest Valentine's Meal For Two, £18 - BUY NOW
Add this epic deal to your weekly shop, which includes a starter, main, side, dessert and a drink for £18 in Tesco's larger stores or online, or £12 with a Clubcard (excluding the starter) at any Express store.
New treats for V Day are the slow-cooked duck legs with morello cherry hoisin sauce, creamy buttery mash and Belgian chocolate cubes with raspberry compote, amongst others - including some special vegan numbers.
Raise a glass of prosecco, opt for a four-pack of Peroni beers, or if Dry January's turned into Dry February then the Nozeco Rose is just the ticket to still enjoy a bubbly moment.
Cote At Home, from £44.95 - BUY NOW
If the budget doesn't stretch to a weekend in Paris, then this may just be the next best thing.
The French-bistro-style restaurant chain has a host of dine-in deals a deux, including fillet steak complete with a starter of camembert souffle or French onion soup, plus sides and a magnifique tarte au citron for le pudding.
You can even add on a luxe chocolate fondue with palmier biscuits, or a bottle of champagne for that je ne sais quoi.
Pre-order yours now to arrive February 7-10 or 13-17 - no passport required!
