Restaurant review: I can’t think of a better spot for a romantic meal on Valentine’s Day

A heart-warming treasure of a place

Pearl Brasserie’s cosy booths are perfect for small groups.

Dining out with someone you love (or even someone you just ‘quite like’) is surely one of life’s great pleasures. Add in fine food, decent wine, an inviting room and polished service and you have the perfect restaurant.

Pearl Brasserie just might be that restaurant. French chef Sebastien Masi and his wife Kirsten first opened the doors in December 2000, when they were both 25, so this year will mark their 25th year in business, no mean feat.