The 20 Best Chocolates for Valentine’s Day (2024)

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Godiva chocolates and Valentine's Day go hand-in-hand, and this is the perfect little box that won't break the bank. The gold box is tied up with a classic red ribbon and filled with four signature chocolates in milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate, including Dark Caramel Embrace, Dark Ganache Bliss, Milk Praliné Heart, and Raspberry Star. This box is perfect for anyone you want to share the love with this year.

Chocolate Type: Milk, dark, white | Number of Pieces: 8 - 140 | Flavors: Chocolate ganache, caramel, praline, almond, raspberry, more (assorted flavors may vary)

Skip the store-bought chocolate box this Valentine's Day and wow your sweetheart with this stunning heart-shaped box from Seattle Chocolate. It contains 4 ounces of assorted chocolate truffles, including milk chocolate, salted almond, blackberry crème, and dark sea salt toffee. The box was designed by a Seattle-based artist, and 10 percent of net profits from your purchase goes to charity. It's a win-win.

Chocolate Type: Milk, dark, white | Number of Pieces: Approximately 12 | Flavors: Salted almond, blackberry crème, sea salt toffee

These little chocolate bees are absolutely adorable! The caramelized honey filling is made from basswood honey taken from a family apiary in Pennsylvania, and it's enclosed in a chocolate shell crafted by hand then painted to look like a little bee with yellow and black cocoa butter.

Honey-lovers will crave these chocolates, and of course, you can always add a handwritten card that says, “Will you Bee mine?” It comes with nine darling bees in a sweet yellow box.

Chocolate Type: Dark | Number of Pieces: 9 | Flavor: Caramelized honey

Stick With Me Sweets is the dreamchild of Susanna Yoon, former pastry chef at Michelin three-star restaurant Per Se in New York City. From her small shop in Soho, she and her team craft an amazing range of chocolates from the finest ingredients sourced ethically from around the world.

The flavors? Amazing. While they do vary, some include: Bananas foster, raspberry rose, guava passion fruit, matcha green tea, and yuzu! It's truly an exquisite experience in love and chocolate. There's also an option to select an assortment of nut-free or gluten-free bonbons.

Chocolate Type: Milk, dark, white | Number of Pieces: 12 | Flavors: (Assorted flavors may vary) Bananas foster, raspberry rose, guava passion fruit, matcha green tea, yuzu

Russell Stover took a V-Day classic and made it glam. This box of assorted chocolates is covered in red and gold sequins that are as stunning as they are fun to play with. Inside the heart-shaped box is a variety of milk and dark chocolates, with flavors including caramel, peanut cluster, truffle, strawberry cream, nut caramel, vanilla cream, pecan, and buttercream.

Type of Chocolate: Milk and dark | Number of Pieces: 8 | Flavors: Caramel, peanut cluster, chocolate truffle, strawberry cream, nut caramel, vanilla cream, pecan, butter cream

These gourmet chocolates from Ethel M are stunning. Each contains an Italian Marasca cherry soaked in premium brandy and enrobed in a dark chocolate shell. The result is an eye-catching, deep red candy with a charming swirl on top. The collection contains 12 pieces total, presented in a sleek red box and wrapped in a silky red ribbon.

Type of Chocolate: Dark | Number of Pieces: 12 | Flavor: Brandied cherry

Not all Valentine’s Day chocolates have to be candies. This fabulous set of cheesecake truffle bites from Milk Bar feature a dozen red velvet cheesecake truffles filled with chocolate chips and covered in red velvet crumbs. These are ideal for sharing after a romantic dinner or during a get-together with your loved ones. Plus, you get to choose the delivery date, so you can be sure the gift will arrive by February 14.

Chocolate Type: Cocoa | Number of Pieces: 12 | Flavor: Red velvet cheesecake

Normally nobody wants a broken heart on Valentine’s Day, but these treats from FTD are the exception to the rule. The Belgian chocolate hearts are meant to be broken open with a small wooden mallet. Inside are chocolate chips and little chocolate gems. There are four hearts total, decorated in icing, sprinkles, a heart shape, or a cute XOXO. It’s certainly a fun and interactive dessert that puts a twist on the traditional chocolate heart.

Chocolate Type: Dark, milk | Number of Pieces: 4 | Flavor: Chocolate

Sometimes it can be nice to spell out how much you love someone. These chocolate-covered Oreos from FTD are decorated with a colorful topper: either a heart shape or letter that spells out “LOVE.” There are 12 Oreos total, eight of which are covered in dark chocolate; the remaining four are cloaked in milk chocolate.

Type of Chocolate: Milk, dark | Number of Pieces: 12 | Flavor: Cookies and cream

Chocolate is an endlessly versatile sweet, and this gift box from Olive & Cocoa proves it. The medium crate includes ten types of chocolate treats and caramels for good measure. There are milk chocolate malt balls, chocolate almond toffees, chocolate-covered raisins, chocolate coconut clusters, milk and white chocolate peanut clusters, milk and white chocolate-covered toffees, chocolate-drizzle sandwich cookies, and chocolate-covered caramel squares.

The large crate doubles the amount of everything, though there is a petite option as well if you want to send a smaller gift.

Type of Chocolate: Dark, milk, white | Number of Pieces: (Petite): 6 bags, (Medium): 10 bags | Flavors: Malt, almond toffee, chocolate raisin, coconut clusters, peanut clusters, toffee, caramel, cookies and cream, chocolate-covered caramel

Valentine’s Day is a time to give the gift of luxury to your significant other or loved ones. This stunning set of gourmet chocolates from Compartés, the limited edition I Love You gift box, comes with 20 chocolate squares, eight of which spell out the heartfelt message of “I Love You.” The other chocolates are splattered with red, purple, and pink colors that make each one an artsy masterpiece.

Type of Chocolate: Dark | Number of Pieces: 20 | Flavor: Chocolate ganache

If you want a classic-yet-chic chocolate gift for your Valentine, check out Compartes’ nine-piece collection. The chocolate squares are beautifully presented in a Valentine-themed box. Decorated with pink and red hearts, each chocolate is filled with strawberry or raspberry centers for a pop of bright flavor that matches the vibrant colors. These bonbons are certainly the height of luxury your loved ones deserve.

Type of Chocolate: Dark | Number of Pieces: 9 | Flavors: Strawberry, raspberry

The best gifts come with a personal touch, and this adorable gift box from M&Ms allows you to customize just about everything. Not only can you pick up to three colors (from a selection of 20), you can also add cute icons, short phrases, and upload images to be printed on the candy shell. In addition to the teddy bear shape, M&Ms also has gift boxes shaped like hearts, a love letter, or a champagne bottle.

Type of Chocolate: Milk | Number of Pieces: 7.5 ounces (about 8 servings) | Flavor: Chocolate candy

Few gifts are more iconic for Valentine's Day than chocolate-dipped strawberries. If you want to get your sweetheart this classic confection, look no further than Shari's Berries. The Sweetly Sprinkled Gourmet Dipped Berries set in particular is great for the holiday. Some of the berries are dipped in white chocolate, then covered with red, white, and pink sprinkles. Other berries have a gorgeous red drizzle on the chocolate coating. Last, but certainly not least, there are dipped strawberries covered in chocolate chips for double chocolaty goodness.

Type of Chocolate: Milk, white | Number of Pieces: 6, 12, 24 | Flavor: Chocolate-covered strawberry

The best chocolates are a work of art in both flavor and design. andSons has a myriad of eye-catching confections perfect for Valentine's Day, including this LOVE Chocolate Box. The heart-shaped treats all feature floral flavors, including lychee and hibiscus honey, while the square-shaped bonbons have more savory tastes, such as coffee toffee and hazelnut praline. The collection was created in collaboration with an LA artist, and a portion of the proceeds go towards helping non-profits.

Type of Chocolate: Dark, milk | Number of Pieces: 12, 24, 36 | Flavors: Lychee, pineapple matcha, hibiscus honey, pistachio rose, Irish cream candied walnuts, coffee toffee, PB&J, cacao nib almond praline, hazelnut praline

Not all Valentine's Day chocolate has to come in candy bar form. Chocolate lava cakes are a rich and indulgent treat, worthy of a romantic V-Day celebration. Just warm them up and these moist cakes will ooze with one of three delectable fillings: caramel, chocolate, or raspberry. Each cake is three ounces—an ideal little dessert after a nice dinner.

Type of Chocolate: Cocoa | Number of Pieces: 8 | Flavors: Chocolate, caramel, raspberry

What's more romantic than French chocolate? How about heart-shaped French chocolates? This truly luxurious 12-piece collection comes with four different flavors. The dark chocolate Mystique heart is filled with ganache infused with hazelnut praline. The bright ruby red hearts, appropriately called Amore, have a ginger praline filling. The Toquade chocolate hearts come with a white shell and is filled with vanilla ganache. Last, the Suprême is milk chocolate with a rich hazelnut praline filling. There are also a number of customization options, ranging from personalized messages to gift wrap to ornaments.

Type of Chocolate: Dark, milk, white | Number of Pieces: 12 | Flavors: Ganache with hazelnut praline, ginger praline, Piedmont hazelnut praline, white ganache with vanilla

For well over 68 years, André's Confiserie Suisse has made delightful chocolate creations in the style of Swiss chocolatiers. Also known as André's Chocolates, the family-run company has an extensive Valentine's Collection that would impress any lucky recipient. The Champagne Truffles, for example, consist of both dark and white chocolate ganache that's infused with cognac and cherry brandy for a deep and complex flavor. The truffles are brushed with bright gold leaf for a stunning finish.

Type of Chocolate: Dark, white | Number of Pieces: 6 | Flavors: Dark chocolate ganache infused with cognac and cherry brandy

Roses and chocolate: two iconic staples of Valentine's Day. This edible bouquet combines the best of both worlds. The foil-wrapped roses are hollow Belgian milk chocolate, and the stems are wrapped in a beautiful ribbon. You can order a minimum of six and a maximum of a dozen roses. What's extra nice about these chocolatey flowers is that you get to pick the color of the foil. Pick from classic Valentine's colors like red, pink, and white, or give your sweetheart a bundle of their favorite colors. There's even a vibrant rainbow foil.

Type of Chocolate: Milk | Number of Pieces: 6-12 | Flavor: Milk chocolate

Ah, there's nothing wrong with a true classic. Bake Me a Wish has a collection of gourmet chocolate truffles with a range of classic flavors, including caramel, coffee, hazelnut, and more. Each of the 15 truffles is topped with beautiful drizzle or crumb decorations for a pop of color.

Type of Chocolate: Dark, milk, white | Number of Pieces: 15 | Flavors: Caramel, amaretto, coffee, hazelnut, tiramisu, butter pecan and champagne

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