Valentines Week - Doost & Amici

Valentine’s @ Doost & Amici

Rooz-e Eshq meets San Valentino
When Persian poetry meets Italian romance

At Doost & Amici, love has two languages.

In Persian, Valentine’s Day is called Rooz-e Eshq (روز عشق), the Day of Love. In Italian, it is San Valentino, a celebration of passion, togetherness, and the joy of the table.

This Valentine’s Week, we bring these two beautiful cultures together: Persian warmth and poetry, Italian romance and generosity, shared over food, wine, and unhurried time.

The Language of Love

Persian & Italian

Both Persian and Italian cultures believe that love should be spoken, shared, and felt, not rushed.

In Persian, love sounds like this:
Eshq (عشق) — Love
Dooset Daram (دوستت دارم) — I love you
Ashegham (عاشقم) — I’m in love
Joonam (جونم) — My soul

In Italian, love sounds like this:
Amore — Love
Ti amo — I love you
Sei la mia vita — You are my life
Tesoro — My treasure
Different words. The same feeling

To zendegi-ye mani — You are my life
Zendegim bedoone to por nemishe; My life isn’t complete without you
Man asheghe labkhandet hastam; I’m in love with your smile
Persian love is gentle, expressive, and timeless, just like the way we cook.

Love Is Meant to Be Shared

In Persian culture, love lives in poetry, tea, sweets, and long conversations. In Italian culture, love lives at the table — in shared plates, clinking glasses, and meals that stretch into the night.

At Doost & Amici, we believe the most romantic thing you can do is sit together and eat well. This Valentine’s Week, our menus are designed for exactly that.

Love Is Meant to Be

Shared

We will be serving our special Valentine’s menus throughout the week, alongside our à la carte menu — so you can celebrate in your own way.

✨ Please note: On Friday 14 February, we will be serving our Valentine’s Dinner Menu only, to create a relaxed, special atmosphere for the evening.

Brunch & the Brunch Challenge

Our Valentine’s Brunch brings together Persian generosity and Italian playfulness. Couples choosing our Valentine’s Set Brunch are invited to join our Valentine’s Brunch Challenge: Share your dish Feed each other a few bites Take a selfie Post it on Instagram and tag us The couple with the most likes and comments by 21 February wins a £50 dining voucher for two. Optional, light-hearted, and very much in the spirit of Amore and Eshq.

Book Early — A Little Gift from Us

In both Iran and Italy, love is often marked with a small gesture.

Guests who book by Sunday 8 February will enjoy a complimentary glass of brandy or limoncello on arrival — on us.

A Persian-Italian toast to love.

A Final Thought

Persian poets and Italian romantics agree on one thing:
Love should be savoured, not rushed. Or, as Hafez might say, and an Italian nonna would quietly agree:

Life is sweeter when shared.

Valentine’s @ Doost & Amici

The Language of Love

Persian & Italian

In Italian, love sounds like this:
Amore — Love
Ti amo — I love you
Sei la mia vita — You are my life
Tesoro — My treasure
Different words. The same feeling

Love Is Meant to Be Shared

Brunch & the Brunch Challenge

Book Early — A Little Gift from Us

A Final Thought

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Valentine’s @ Doost & Amici

The Language of Love

Persian & Italian

In Italian, love sounds like this: Amore — Love Ti amo — I love youSei la mia vita — You are my lifeTesoro — My treasureDifferent words. The same feeling

Love Is Meant to Be Shared

Brunch & the Brunch Challenge

Book Early — A Little Gift from Us

A Final Thought

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In Italian, love sounds like this:
Amore — Love
Ti amo — I love you
Sei la mia vita — You are my life
Tesoro — My treasure
Different words. The same feeling