In Malindi, the town of creativity, magic, peace and integration, love is celebrated as it should be. And even tomorrow, Sunday, February 14, 2021, despite difficult times when restrictions impose early dinners and a few extra distances, the invitation to all those in love with each other or those enamoured of Kenya and its beauties, comes from the most prestigious Italian restaurants united by the desire to promote their initiatives to boost Malindi's hospitality appeal.
Here are the Valentine's Day programmes:

Karen Blixen Bar & Restaurant
Appointment in the late afternoon for Valentine's dinner at the Karen Blixen at 2500 Kes (drinks not included), with a welcome drink and then a set menu dinner to enjoy, with a choice between Cannelloni Bolognese or seafood noodles, then grilled fish or meat fillet with grilled vegetables or mashed potatoes, cake "of lovers" and fruit salad.
Grilled fish or meat fillet with grilled vegetables or mashed potatoes
Reservations required Tel. 0705144744

L'Oro di Lorenzo
Romantic gala dinner by the pool in the enchanting garden of the Mwembe Resort, with two menu options:
Seafood Menu consisting of a rich selection of starters: prawn cocktail, kingsfish carpaccio, tuna tartare, octopus salad, lobster au gratin and squid in guazzetto.
As a first course, Spaghetti alla chitarra with lobster, fish fillet with lemon and coleslaw salad. To end on a high note, Valentine's Day dessert. Price: Kes 2,500 per person excluding drinks
For the meat menu, the restaurant offers samosas with meat and vegetables and potato and mozzarella pie as starters.
Tagliatelle with ragu sauce is the first course, followed by fillet of meat with green pepper and spinach pie, and a special Valentine's Day cake to end on a sweet note. Price: Kes 2.000 per person
Special menus can only be booked by calling 0759856899.
The classic a la carte menu and the Pina Romana are also available.

La Malindina
Romantic gala dinner with live music by the pool in the unique atmosphere of the Malindina lounge par excellence. Starting with a welcome drink and appetizers at the bar from 7pm.
Menu with grilled lobster and prawn salad, seafood linguine or ricotta and spinach ravioli with tomato sauce. Then mixed grilled fish or tagliata with rocket and parmesan or beef fillet with pepper. Love Chef Fantasy" dessert.
Special price: Kes 3,000 per person with a glass of bubbly.
For info and reservations 0710303402 or 0799846983

Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort
Special menu proposed by the JIKO restaurant inside the elegant Leopard Point in Casuarina:
Red snapper tartare with avocado and lime or three samosas (choice of meat or vegetarian)
Three main courses to choose from: Mixed grill of ½ lobster, squid and 3 king prawns with fried potatoes and mchicha, grilled beef tenderloin, pepper or mustard with stewed vegetables.
Or for vegetarians, a tropical salad with pineapple, mango, red onions, lettuce and olives.
Desserts can be grilled pineapple with cinnamon and vanilla ice cream or fruit salad with vanilla ice cream.
Kes 5,000 per person (excluding drinks)
Reservation recommended, Tel. 0768266698

Olimpia Club 
A Valentine's Day dedicated to women and the aphrodisiac oysters fresh from Kilifi, at Olimpia in Casuarina.
Alongside the usual a la carte menu with specialities such as calamarata, ladies will be offered a glass of prosecco and all couples will be offered a plate of oysters to celebrate the day of love. Info 072775455

Osteria Beach & Town
At the Osteria Beach on Sunday lunchtime the classic Sunday buffet on the beach becomes a special "Valentine's Day Buffet" (Kes. 1800 excluding drinks, sunbed included) which will respect as always the Covid procedures and will be accompanied by the music of Dj Dulla who will then turn from 5pm into a danceable Deejay for the Beach Party which will last until 9pm, with dinner à là carte or with a special lovers menu at Kes. 2000 (excluding drinks).
At the Osteria Town you start with an aperitif in pink, strawberry daiquiri with appetizers at 5pm, then dinner with the special menu (also Kes. 2000) or the usual à la carte and a special surprise for the ladies. Aperitifs and dinner are accompanied by the beautiful voice of singer Catherine.
Reservations welcome and recommended: Osteria Beach Tel. 0711480046, Osteria Town Tel. 0725525665

Rosada Beach
On the historic beach with sun loungers in Silversand, Valentine's Day is celebrated with a special lunch and dedicated menu based on fish or meat, but why not also a mix. Choose from Tagliolini alla Pescatora or Lasagne al Pesto as a first course, fillet of meat with balsamic vinegar or grilled lobster with side dishes. To finish, the Rosada Beach "Aphrodisiac Tiramisu". All at Kes. 2200, excluding drinks, with a thought for the ladies. For info and reservations, Tel. 0794677525