The Love Garden

Welcome to Opera’s Valentine’s Day Experience

Grab your special someone and give them all the love, energy and undivided attention they deserve. Opera’s private lounge floor is transformed into the most romantic of environments.

Our theme is The Love Garden, with two wonderful options for you and your partner to choose from.

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Option one

The Soulmate Soirée

A sensual night of love in this truly unique Opera Valentine’s Day Experience. A carefully assembled and decorated couples’ table awaits you in the centre of the room.

They say the way to one’s heart is through their stomach, and what better way to indulge in true love than our range of gourmet dishes prepared by our very own top chefs. A five course meal, a talented saxophonist and the finest bottles of wine.

R2,500 per person · limited tables

Five course dinner

1st course

Salmon tartare on sweet-potato shard, seared Campari tomatoes, roasted garlic whipped feta & basil crème fraîche.

Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus on a bed of basil crème filled phyllo, finished with a saffron hollandaise.

2nd course

Tiger prawn umami bisque with aromatic fried sage & tempura zucchini.

Shaved seared beef salad, watercress, spiced edamame, puffed capers & mint sauce.

3rd course

Frenched Italian spiced drums on tomato caper salsa, spicy tomato crème & mozzarella au gratin.

12-hour slow roasted lamb ravioli with champagne beurre blanc.

4th course

Roasted lamb shank on parmesan herbed polenta, charred seasonal micro veg & Cabernet Sauvignon reduction.

Deconstructed paella de marisco.

5th course

Marshmallow strawberry mousse on crushed ginger & almond biscuit, honeycomb, fresh strawberry & macarons.

Strawberry cheesecake with fresh berry fruit & raspberry coulis.

Option two

Cosmos of Love

Surround yourself in comfort and intimacy. Opera’s private lounge floor prepares its luscious lounge seating to make way for a sophisticated and aromatic three course menu ready to tantalise your palate.

A live saxophonist, wine and dedicated service bring to life your night of love and romance.

R1,500 per person · limited spaces

Three course dinner

1st course

Seared sesame tuna, mint crème on watercress & mignonette oysters.

Roasted cauliflower soup, subtle chilli oil, Parma crisps & fennel shavings.

2nd course

Seared duck breast, orange cognac sauce, sweetcorn mousse & roasted vegetables.

Dutch-oven slow braised stout short ribs, celeriac purée & exotic mushroom frisée.

3rd course

Lovers’ molten chocolate cake, red velvet fudge cubes & Madagascan vanilla ice cream.

Strawberry cheesecake with fresh berry fruit & raspberry coulis.

Reservations close on the 11th of February, subject to availability. Book now and don’t miss out on showing that special someone just how special they truly are.

For more information on the menus and overall experience, contact Zanele on +27 79 502 9309 or reservations@operalounge.co.za.

Reservations

Reserve your Valentine’s table

Let us know which option you would like and we will confirm availability.