With Valentine's Day just around the corner, plenty of people will be looking for somewhere to dine with your significant other on February 14.

So whether you're planning ahead, or panic booking a last-minute table, we've got you covered with Hertfordshire's top 10 romantic restaurants, according to TripAdvisor.

1. Lavish Bar & Grill - Stevenage

5 out 5 rating from 439 reviews

Located in Stevenage old town's High Street, Lavish Bar & Grill has become a very popular spot for diners.

The food, service and atmosphere have all received plenty of praise with one customers describing it as an "aptly named restaurant as it truly was a Lavish experience".

"The service and attention to detail at Lavish Bar & Grill is unmatched. The food is always served in great time and the cocktails were absolutely beautiful. I would highly recommend," read another review.

2. Tamarind - Potters Bar

5 out 5 rating from 366 reviews

Potters Bar's best rated restaurant on Tripadvisor, Tamarind is clearly very popular due to the incredible Indian cuisine it offers.

One customer enjoyed it so much they "hadn't even left the restaurant" and were already writing the review, describing the food as "delicious, perfectly spiced & fresh".

Plenty agreed that it was the best Indian restaurant they had ever been to, while the staff also received praised for their excellent service.

3. Paolo's Italian Kitchen - Borehamwood

5 out of 5 rating from 243 reviews

Serving the best in Italian cuisine, Paolo's Italian Kitchen has earned rave reviews.

"We can easily see why everyone is talking about it. This was undoubtedly one of the best Italian meals we have had and certainly a large cut above the average," said one customer.

After their first visit, another customer said: "I would recommend anytime, any day and I will visit over and over again."

4. DavVero - St Albans

5 out of 5 rating from 210 reviews

Described by one diner as the "best Italian restaurant in St Albans", DavVero offers an intimate space perfect for Valentine's Day.

One impressed customer even posted their review still at their table, saying: "Currently sat here with my friend. We've just finished our food and our experience was out of this world. Wow, the food was to die for."

Another even went as far as to call it "the best Italian food this side of Sicily".

5. Dalchini - Hemel Hempstead

5 out of 5 rating from 105 reviews

Serving up some of the best Indian food around is Dalchini in Hemel Hempstead.

"The food was delicious, service was great, our waiter Jay was super friendly. This place is so clean and the staff cannot do enough for you," said one customer.

Another customer, who was visiting Hemel Hempstead, said the restaurant was so good, they "ate there two nights in a row".

6. The Wee Vinoteca - Hitchin

5 out of 5 rating from 76 reviews

This small and intimate wine bar tucked in Hitchin's historic Arcade is putting on a special event for Valentine's Day.

You can join the waiting list for Valentine's Day Supper Club, which will see a "specially curated multi-course menu, expertly paired with some of our finest wines".

If you don't manage to get a ticket, then why not visit this excellently reviewed hidden gem another time.

7. Omboo - St Albans

5 out of 5 rating from 66 reviews

Described as "truly exceptional" and "an unparalleled dining adventure", Omboo at Sopwell House is offering special dining experiences for Valentine's Day.

February 10 and 14 will see a specially created Valentine's set menu costing £98 per person, while the February 7 to 11 will see Lunar New Year celebration dishes available in addition to usual a la carte menu.

"As the Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day overlaps this year, we thought we’d combine the celebrations with some Lunar Romance throughout the period," reads the Omboo website.

8. Roy's Restaurant - Welwyn

5 out of 5 rating from 49 reviews

The long-established Roy's Restaurant only moved to Welwyn last year, but has already been earning rave reviews.

One diner said the "food was unbelievably good", and that they couldn't "fault a thing" about the family-run spot.

"Complements to the chefs who are doing a cracking job. Can't wait to come back next time I'm in Hertfordshire," added another.

9. Hatche - Potters Bar

5 out of 5 rating from 35 reviews

Another new addition to Hertfordshire, Hatche opened last year and is already being described as "outstanding".

"We have just returned from a really nice evening at Hatche. The food was spot on and the atmosphere was perfect. I feel this restaurant is going to become one of our new favourites in Potters Bar," said one diner.

Another customer who was visiting Potters Bar admitted they enjoyed it some much they went on back-to-back days.

10. Thai Rack Glass House - Royston

5 out 5 rating from 34 reviews

Much like Hatche, one customer said that Royston's Thai Rack Glass House was "so good I ate here twice this week while staying in town".

Another diner was full of praise, describing it as "by far the best restaurant in Royston".

"Hands down the best and most authentic Thai food I've had in the UK. What a place. Very lucky to have them locally and couldn't recommend enough," added another.