Best Supermarket Dine-In Deals

Frequent dining out can burn a hole in our pockets, so when date night comes along, you feel like a nice meal is off the cards. Enter ‘dine-in deals’, a money-savvy foodie’s saving grace. They make it possible to enjoy a nice dinner for two at home without breaking the bank. This article will guide you through the available supermarket dine-in deals to get the best value from your budget-friendly meal. Also, ensure that those savings are maximised with our guide to saving with supermarket reward schemes.

It should be noted that although these deals are widespread, they only run for part of the year, and your local supermarket may not have their dine-in-for-two deal available. So, if you're looking for which supermarket is cheapest overall and throughout the year, our guide to the cheapest supermarket brand may help you.

M&S Dine in Deal

M&S is considered a less budget-focused store for your weekly shop. However, regarding great value dine-in deals for you and your family or significant other, M&S holds its own. There are several types of dine-in sales, all at different price points.

Due to the sheer volume of dinner for two deals offered by Marks & Spencers, below is a list of available deals instead of a single deal with a breakdown. The best is the Ultimate night-in for £12 with a max saving of £7.50. 

• The Pizza Night Dine In, two pizzas, two sides: £12 
• Gastropub Dine-in: main, a side and either a starter or dessert: £12
• Steak and Chips Dine In, steak and a side £12
• Stir Fry Dine In, vegetables, protein, sauce and noodles £8
• Fresh Pasta Dine In, fresh pasta, a sauce and bread £7
• Italian Family Dine In, two mains and three extras for just £15

Morrisons Dine in Deal

The Morrisons ‘Best Dine In For Two’ deal is an excellent value because it includes a bottle of wine. The value of the food itself isn’t anything to write home about and doesn’t have significant savings, but the bottle of wine works out free when paired with the £12 deal. If your local supermarket is Morrisons and you’re looking for a quiet meal, movie and wine, this option may be worthwhile.

• Includes a main, side, dessert and a drink
• Morrisons The Best 2 Salmon En Croute £5.75, Morrisons The Best Maris Piper Dauphinoise Potatoes £2.75, Morrisons the Best Crem Brulees £3.79, Morrisons the Best Prosseco £7
• Total value £19.29 a £7.29 saving

Sainsbury's Dine in Deal

Sainsbury’s dinner for two is called the ‘Taste the Difference Two’ deal, which includes a main, side, dessert and an alcoholic or soft drink from Sainsbury's higher quality Taste The Difference range for just £12. 

• Includes a main, side, dessert and a drink 
• Beef Ranch Steaks with Garlic Butter £6, Chunky Triple Cook Chips £2.75, Winemaker's Collection Rosé 75cl £7, Sainsbury's Chocolate Melting Puddings, £3.35
• Total value: £19.10, a saving of £7.10

Waitrose Dine in Deal

With the Waitrose dine-in offer you can enjoy three courses of high-quality food for two from the famous No.1 range with the Very Best Dine In For Two for £12. It’s well known that Waitrose is one of the country's most expensive high street supermarkets, but it also has a reputation for high quality, sustainably sourced food. For just £12 for a side, main course and a starter or dessert, it holds its own against the ‘cheaper’ brand mentioned above. 

• Includes a main, side and dessert.
• Main: No.1 No.1 Beef Bourguignon £9.75, side No.1 Cauliflower & Broccoli Three Cheese Gratin £3.90, No.1 Farmhouse Pate with Fig Relish £5
• Total value: £19.15 a saving of £7.15

Tesco Dine in Deal

Fancy a creamy risotto or beef Wellington without spending a fortune? This Tesco meal offer covers you with ‘The Finest Dinner for Two’. Choose from a selection of mains, sides, drinks and desserts for two for just £12. Perfect for an evening when you and a partner want a quiet, quality, affordable dinner at home.  

• Includes a main, side, dessert and a drink
• Tesco Finest Chicken Leek & White Wine £6.50, Tesco Finest Rosemary Roasted Parmentier Potatoes 380G £2.75, Tesco Finest 2 Pack Lemon Cheesecake Slices £3.25, Bottle Green x2 750Ml £5.80 
• Total value £18.30 a saving of £6.30

ASDA Dine in Deal

Want an affordable night in but don’t want to dine on Asda’s value range? Check out the ASDA dinner deal called ‘Bistro Meal for Two’ for only £10. Made up of Asda’s gourmet 'Bistro' range, you get a starter, main, side, and a dessert for just £10.  

• Includes a starter, main, side, dessert
• Bistro by ASDA 2 Runny Scotch Eggs £4, Bistro by ASDA 2 British Steak & Ale Pies £6, Bistro by ASDA Buttery Maris Piper Mash £2.50, Bistro by ASDA Melt in the Middle Belgian Chocolate Puddings £2.50.
• Total value £15 a £5 saving 

The Best Dine in Deal

The results are in and out of the above budget-friendly dine-in options; M&S has the most significant savings of £7.50. However, it only offers a starter, main, and side, while Morrisons and Sainsbury’s offer a dessert and a drink for almost the same amount of savings. So, personally, I'd go with Sainsbury's for affordable home dining because it has a good balance between quality and value.

Hopefully, this quick comparison guide has given you some ideas for a budget-friendly romantic dinner deal for two. In addition to information about the best deals and savings at supermarkets, we also have great advice on how to save on takeaway food and budget-friendly picnic ideas for outdoor date lovers.