Valentines Day is quickly approaching and what better place to spend it than the most romantic restaurant in Reading. The menu has been created specifically for Valentine’s Day by our Head Chef, Matt Hynes. Our special Valentine’s menu will be offered at £40 per head for 3 courses.

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In Wales wooden love spoons were carved and given as gifts on February 14th. Hearts, keys and keyholes were favourite decorations on the spoons. The decoration meant, "You unlock my heart!"

In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their valentines would be. They would wear these names on their sleeves for one week. To wear your heart on your sleeve now means that it is easy for other people to know how you are feeling.

In some countries, a young woman may receive a gift of clothing from a young man. If she keeps the gift, it means she will marry him.

Some people used to believe that if a woman saw a robin flying overhead on Valentine's Day, it meant she would marry a sailor. If she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a millionaire.

A love seat is a wide chair. It was first made to seat one woman and her wide dress. Later, the love seat or courting seat had two sections, often in an S-shape. In this way, a couple could sit together -- but not too closely!

Think of five or six names of boys or girls you might marry, As you twist the stem of an apple, recite the names until the stem comes off. You will marry the person whose name you were saying when the stem fell off.

Pick a dandelion that has gone to seed. Take a deep breath and blow the seeds into the wind. Count the seeds that remain on the stem. That is the number of children you will have.

If you cut an apple in half and count how many seeds are inside, you will also know how many children you will have.

Mya Lacarte prides itself in being the ideal destination for birthday parties, anniversaries, leaving do’s or special treats. The friendly and exciting atmosphere ensures you will have a fab night to remember. We offer homemade cakes of your choice, have great champagnes, and can decorate your table with personal items on your behalf.

In the summer of 2008, the basement of Mya Lacarte was refurbished from its previous guise as an extension to the dining room, into Mya Lounge; an exclusive private dining area.

Underneath Mya Lacarte you will now find Mya Lounge. Caversham’s only exclusive dining room is kitted out with seductive soft sofas, comfy cushions and ambient mood lighting. The room is simply gorgeous.

For exclusive hire of the room you will receive first class personal service, from your own personal waiter. We can pre-arrange the food with you, and have the wine on ice for your arrival.

The Lounge can be hired for bookings for up to 12 people dining from the Mya Party Menu or the seasonal A La Carte menu. For more information simply Contact Us to enquire.

Mya Lacarte is a destination restaurant for local and regional businesses. With two car parks close by, a light and airy restaurant, free wireless broadband connection, and slick and attentive service the venue lends itself perfectly. If you are limited for time the fresh food can still be cooked to perfection without compromising on quality. For larger business parties we can arrange specifically tailored menus, table arrangements or private hire. Please head to the contacts page to enquire.

We are able to provide outside catering specifically tailored to your needs. Please call to enquire.