The Ultimate Easy & Budget-Friendly Date Night-In Menu
Published on 30th Oct, 2025
Stuck for easy date night ideas that don’t cost a fortune? Let’s face it, sometimes staying in is the new going out, and a proper good night in with your favourite person can be just the ticket after a busy week. Forget the faff and the fuss; we’ve put together a list of indulgent but easy date night food ideas that are big on flavour and small on the price tag.
Our top tip for easy date night food is to keep it simple but seriously delicious. It’s all about making your night-in feel like a proper night out, but with all the comforts of home. And even better, our new Morrisons The Best Dine in meal deal gives you a starter, main, side, and dessert for only £10*. That’s a proper delicious deal, if you ask us.
Start With Something Special
Ready to make your date night meal feel like a real occasion? A seriously tasty starter is the perfect way to begin. Our Best range of starters brings a little bit of luxury to your table with no fuss. They’re made with the best ingredients and authentic recipes, so you can enjoy a special, restaurant-quality beginning to your evening. Don’t miss our fan-favourite Camembert with a Garlic & Herb Sharing Wreath or the classic taste of our Goat's Cheese, Cheddar & Onion Chutney Tarts.
Scrumptious Sides
No date night meal is complete without a few brilliant sides to make it feel like a proper feast. We're talking our ever-popular The Best Roast Potatoes with Beef Dripping and The Best Cauliflower Cheese, Dauphinoise potatoes or a healthier option, a classic vegetable medley. For even more inspiration, you can explore our full sides recipe collection.
The Main Event
Our mains are a proper step up from your usual dinner, offering that delicious, restaurant-quality feel without the hefty price tag. Our favourite easy date night mains include tempting choices like The Best Slow Cooked Crackling Pork Belly Joint and a juicy Ranch Steak with Black Garlic Butter. Or, for a taste of the Med, try our King Prawn & Chicken Paella. Plus, our The Best Slow Cooked Coq Au Vin is a fantastic option for a little indulgence. Get ready to enjoy one of these seriously delicious date night meals!
Sweetest Endings
A delicious dessert is the perfect way to round off a brilliant date night. Our new chilled desserts range is packed with premium, indulgent choices to make your meal feel complete. From our comforting The Best All Butter Sticky Toffee Pudding to the elegant Dark Chocolate Black Forest Panna Cotta, we’ve got something for every taste. For a guaranteed win, our Caramel Melt in the Middle Puddings are a must-try. And for something classic, our Toffee & Bramley Apple Crumble is just the thing. For even more pudding ideas, browse our dessert recipes collection.
And there you have it—a brilliant, budget-friendly night-in is just a few products away! From impressive starters to indulgent desserts, we've made it easier than ever to create a special evening at home.
Ready to get started? Shop our new products now or explore our full date night recipe collection for even more ideas.
* Available until the 05.10.2025
