An unforgettable Valentine’s Day at Cinnamon Lakeside

Premier five-star urban resort Cinnamon Lakeside is all about making moments matter. With the ‘day of love’ just around the corner, the hotel has lined up distinct culinary events to make every star-crossed lover swoon.

For a truly special Valentine’s Day celebration, the hotel’s poolside will be transformed in to a magical candlelight dinner venue serving the very best of gastronomic wonders. Prices at Rs. 25,000 nett, this exclusive dinner for two  entails a personal butler to take care of the love birds and a four course menu with each course thoughtfully prepared by the hotel’s culinary team to be enjoyed. A bottle of sparkling and a box of signature truffles featuring 100 handcrafted chocolates are also part of this enchanting evening.

The menu will include macadamia crusted goose liver pate on peppered peach chutney, Cajun smoked chicken on roasted turnip mash with pomegranate glaze, seared rock lobster on celery salad served with mango relish, vodka cured Tasmanian salmon with dill champagne reduction and caviar froth, anise scented pumpkin soup and green pea cappuccino, and quail consommé with duck dumpling. Slow roasted lamb saddle with tamarind kumquat marmalade, braised lamb neck served chestnuts and field mushrooms, smoky bacon foam, pickled balsamic shallot jus and potato fondant and wakami crusted fillet of seabass with abalone dumpling, served with light saffron cream, tempura baby zucchini and baked caponata of purple yam rosti are some of the other dishes available, alongside dessert.

Colombo’s only picturesque floating restaurant 8 Degrees on the Lake will host yet another unique experience, with a special dinner menu and dancing on the deck for Rs. 12,000 nett per couple. With live entertainment, complementary bottle of sparkling and a cocktail bar, this is ideal for couples who yearn for a getaway from the constant buzz of the city life.

The Dining Room, the hotel’s 24 hr coffee shop will lay out an extensive spread of international cuisine, specially prepared for the day. Priced at Rs. 3,400 nett per person, this includes a glass of sparkling and post-dinner rendezvous at the terrace to enjoy some slow love songs and a drink.

For those who’d like to pick up speciality cakes, cupcakes, heart shaped chocolates, bottles of sparkling; Cinnamon Lakeside’s Goodies will showcase a Valentine’s special selection. Pair your purchase with a unique gift or some roses available here to make your present that much more memorable.

For reservations and inquiries, please call 011 2491000. Log on to facebook.com/cinnamonlakeside to stay updated on latest happenings at the hotel.