Valentine’s Day: Here are some of the eateries that are great for a special occasion in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and Wakefield is home to a number of great restaurants that are perfect for a special occasion, despite not being recognised by the Michelin Guide.

By Kara McKune

Published 1st Feb 2024, 19:00 BST

The brand new Michelin Guide is set to be released next week.

The prestigous guide awards up to three Michelin stars for excellence to a select few restaurants.

Wakefield currently has no restaurants recognised by the Michelin Guide, with the closest Michelin star restaurant being Leeds’ Man Behind The Curtain, despite having a variety of incredible eateries.

And with February 14 fast approaching, now is the perfect time to make plans for the special person in your life.

If you're looking for somewhere to take your other half, or perhaps you need to drop the hint for someone special to whisk you off for a well-needed date night, then look no further.

From five-star foodie destinations to casual and cool places to tuck into some tasty food, from Italian to Indian – here are 18 of the best places for a special occassion in Wakefield, according to Tripadvisor, that aren’t in the Michelin Guide.