Valentine's Dinner - stay in or go out?

Eating Out

Pros:

• If your partner is a bit of a foodie and loves trying new cuisines, dining out could be the winning option
  
  
• Eating out means you can get exactly what you want; if you were at home, you'd both have the same thing but this way you'll have a choice
  
  
• You can use it as an opportunity to get a babysitter and have a bit of time away from the daily routine
  
  
• You can make a real night of it - go for cocktails after a meal, or take a trip to the cinema or theatre if that's more your thing
  
  
• Eating out means no mess in the kitchen for the night!
  

Cons:

• Restaurants are often crowded on special occasions and you don't always get the reservation time you want
  
  
• More expensive than eating at home
  
  
• You will probably have to wait for thing, whether it be transport or service at the restaurant.
  
  

Staying at home

Pros:

• Home-cooked meals can often be more romantic; you and your partner can cook together or you can treat your loved one to their favourite meal
  
  
• You will get exactly what you want - you'll have a better idea of how your partner likes their steak
  
  
• Everything is to your timescale - you waiting for taxis or the bill
  

Cons:

• Cooking at home can be stressful if you're not used to doing it
  
  
• You eat in most nights a week - it's good to have a change
  
  
• Eating at home might be considered too casual for a special occasion
  
  
• You'll have to wash up!
  
  
• There's a danger you'll spend more time cooking, rather than with your partner.