As the most romantic evening of the year draws ever closer, London’s favourite cicchetti haunt, TOZI Restaurant & Bar, prepares to get hearts racing with a menu of Italian Specials specially created by Head Chef Maurilio Molteni.

Served alongside the classic TOZI plates that everyone knows and loves, these especially indulgent Italian treats promise to set the mood and come with an optional, specially selected wine pairing from the restaurant’s all-Italian wine list:

Seabass carpaccio, beetroot, lime (£11)

Gewurtzraminer Classico, Terlan – 2017, Trentino (£12)

Potato gnocchi, Sicilian red prawns, artichokes, saffron (£11.5)

Vermentino di Gallura, Surrau – 2018, Sardinia (£9.5)

Baked turbot, tomato crust, smoked aubergine purée, salmoriglio dressing (£12.5)

Falanghina Beneventano, Lapilli – 2018, Campania (£9.5)

Raspberry & white chocolate Pavlova (£8)

Passito di Noto, Planeta – 2017, Sicily (£8.5)

Inspired by the casual dining ethos and culture of the Veneto region of Italy, the critically acclaimed restaurant in the heart of London’s Victoria focuses on high quality, seasonal ingredients, serving small plates that are bursting with flavour and take guests to the heart of Venice with every bite.

Close to the Victoria Palace and Apollo Theatres, TOZI offers the perfect place to kick-start date night. Booking is recommended. For more information and to reserve a table, visit www.tozirestaurant.co.uk or call +44 20 7769 9771.