Many couples envision a romantic restaurant dinner on Valentine's Day, but packed venues often lead them to enjoy a cozy night in with delivery instead. Meanwhile, the local brasserie owner polishes his shoes in anticipation of walk-ins, only to watch Deliveroo riders bustling across the street.
This home-delivery surge is backed by data: a Deliveroo and Happn survey reveals a 39% jump in two-person orders on February 14, 2019—a 10% increase over the prior week.
The survey also highlights French and Italian cuisines as the top romantic picks for nearly two-thirds of respondents. An omnivorous diet boosts appeal, with 44% of French people viewing it as the most attractive.
Couples' favorite orders? The classic cheeseburger with fries tops the list, followed by margherita pizza and tiramisu. Deliveroo noted a 41% rise in spaghetti orders and 27% for chocolate desserts, leaning into timeless love-food stereotypes.
No surprise, onion- or garlic-heavy dishes are avoided by 34%—Deliveroo saw a 10% drop in such orders that evening. Data-driven insights for your next romantic meal.
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