This Valentine’s Day, India feasted in style! Insights from Swiggy Dineout reveal that diners went all out—from lavish fine-dining experiences to spontaneous last-minute dates.
Bengaluru, Delhi, and Hyderabad led the charge in reservations, while emerging cities surprised with a remarkable surge in bookings, turning the day into a nationwide celebration of food and romance.
The data also highlighted some serious indulgence—one Mumbai diner racked up a jaw-dropping Rs 1,30,155 bill – the highest across the country!
From elegant fine dining and lively bars to big group outings, Indians embraced Valentine’s Day in every style imaginable. And the twist? Most bookings came just hours before the celebrations kicked off, proving love—and spontaneity—was in the air.
Swiggy Dineout revealed that metro cities—Bengaluru, Delhi, and Hyderabad—led Valentine’s Day reservations, while emerging hubs like Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Chandigarh showed impressive growth, highlighting a booming dining-out trend beyond India’s biggest urban centers.
The biggest booking spikes compared to the previous Saturday (February 7, 2026) came from:
– Surat: 180% growth
– Vadodara: 155% growth
– Bhubaneswar: 145.5% growth
India’s Valentine’s Day dining trends leaned into indulgence, with bars, pubs, and lounges making up 30.6% of bookings. Fine dining surged 121.3% year-on-year, reflecting a taste for premium experiences, led by Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi, where diners embraced luxurious settings for their celebrations.
Swiggy Dineout users cashed in big on Valentine’s Day offers, saving over ₹6 crore in just one day. Highlights included a Pune diner snagging a 60% discount and a Bengaluru customer enjoying half off their bill, proving love—and smart savings—were in the air.