Friends ask me for the “Most Romantic Restaurants In Singapore” ALL THE TIME – for Valentine’s Day meals, birthdays, special dates and anniversaries. I think thrice before dropping a name of a restaurant. What if the restaurant spoils the occasion for them? “What if the food sucks and she is not accepting the proposal?! Help!”
Here are 10 of the most romantic restaurants in Singapore. I know there are many many more, since every one’s idea of romance is quite different. Some would say a home-cooked meal is the sweetest, while others don’t mind as long as the both of them are together forever. Awwwwwww…
The criteria are based on the generalised view of romantic dinner – quiet European style dinner, elegant ambience, quality food, personable service with atas price.
Corner House
1 Cluny Road, Singapore Botanic Gardens, EJH Corner House, Singapore 259569
(Drive in from Nassim Gate, Park at Carpark A or B)
Opening Hours: 12-2:30pm, 6:30-10:30pm (Tue-Sat), 11:30am-3pm, 6:30-10:30pm (Sun & PH),
Closed Mon
Dine Within A Garden
The Gastro-Botanica cuisine created by Chef Jason Tan would a shoo-in for one of the best fine dining meals I had in Singapore. Chef Jason’s cuisine could be described as French with some twists inspired from food from his growing up years and travels. There was also inclusion of strong botanical elements – sustainably-sourced seasonal produce and vegetables, due to its unique location.
The degustation menu was an 8-course “Discovery Experience” (S$248++), while the 4-course set (S$98++) and 6-course set (S$148++) seemed value for its quality. Beautiful food, beautiful setting, in a beautiful garden. (Read: Corner House)
After date: Star gazing in the gardens.
Restaurant Andre
41 Bukit Pasoh Road Singapore 089855 (Outram Park MRT)
Tel: +65 6534 8880 reserve@restaurantandre.com
Opening Hours: 12:00 – 2:00pm, 7:00 – 11:00pm (Tues – Sun, Closed Mon, PH)
Dine In Singapore’s Best Restaurant
In a short span of a few years, Restaurant Andre has been chosen as Singapore’s best restaurant under S.Pellegrino’s World’s 50 Best Restaurants, and lauded by The New York Times as a “top 10 restaurant in the world worth a plane ride”.
The philosophical menu is based on an “Octaphilosophy” theme of eight dishes, representing Pure, Salt, Artisan, South, Texture, Unique, Memory and Terrior, created by the talented Chef Andre Chiang. If nothing less than best can satisfy your date, then this is perhaps one of the best Singapore can offer. (Read: Restaurant Andre)
After date: A walk around Bukit Pasoh Conservation Area.
JAAN
2 Stamford Road, Level 70, Equinox complex, Swissotel the Stamford, Singapore 178882 (City Hall MRT), Tel: +65 9199 9008
Opening Hours: 12pm – 2pm (Lunch Mon-Sat), 7pm – 10pm (Dinner Daily except PH)
Dine In The Clouds
There are many restaurants found at high stories with scenic views in Singapore, but how many can claim that they are one of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.
Located on the 70th floor of Swissotel The Stamford, Jaan will give you breath-taking view of the Singapore skyline facing the Marina Bay district, and you would somehow spend some time gazing across with a fall-in-love feeling.
The cuisine by Chef de Cuisine Julien Royer is imaginative and exceptional. 5 course degustation dinner menu with 48 hours confit Tajima Beef Short Ribs is recommended (198++, $298 with wine pairing). (Read: Jaan at Swissotel the Stamford)
After date: Dance at Equinox next door, or walk to the Merlion or Esplanade area for more photo-taking.
Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora
S.E.A Aquarium, Marine Life Park,22 Sentosa Gateway, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore 098269, Tel:+65 6577 6869
Operating Hours: 11.00am till 10.30pm (Mon-Sun)
Dine By The Waters
Ocean Restaurant by celebrity Iron Chef Cat Cora is likely to be one of the most beautiful and magical in Singapore, located right inside the S.E.A Aquarium at Sentosa.
You dine with thousands of marine life right beside you, with the Ocean Gallery – the world’s largest aquarium viewing panel. Some of the food was so so, but price still reasonable ($55++ for 3 course set lunch).
Note: If you do not drive, finding the entrance which is within the carpark, can be a problem. (Read: Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora)
After date: Propose by the fishes, or go for round 2 at the Universal Studios. Getting out of the carpark can be a challenge for the unfocused though.
Halia Restaurant
1 Cluny Road, Singapore Botanic Gardens (enter from Tyersall Avenue off Holland Road), Tel: +65 8444 1148
Opening Hours: Lunch – Mondays to Fridays, 12 noon to 5pm (set-lunch only till 2pm); Dinner – Daily, 630pm to 11pm
Dine In The Gardens
This is literally a restaurant in the garden – and within Singapore’s most iconic Botanic Gardens. “Halia” drew its name from the Ginger Garden nearby, and is indeed a scenic get-away place for that relaxing brunch or romantic dinner in earthy greenery.
Some of Halia’s signatures include are the Roasted Rack of Lamb in Javanese spice, Paperbag baked Chilean Seabass, and Sauteed Risotto Soja. If you come on the second and last Sunday on the month, it will be the perfect date with live jazz performances serenading during your dinner. (Read: Halia at Botanic Gardens)
After date: A slow stroll by the Botanic Garden, take a seat and watch the stars (if any).
Pete’s Place
Hyatt Hotel 10-12 Scotts Road Singapore 228211 (Orchard MRT) Tel No: +65 6732 1234
Opening Hours: 12:00 noon – 2:30 pm, 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Reserve Online Now
Dine Under The Ground
For those who prefer something more nostalgic, Pete’s Place has been around since 1973. That is 41 years! You may have never discovered its existence even if you been to Hyatt Hotel, because it is located on the basement with only a staircase leading to the Italian restaurant.
Pete’s Place specialises in authentic Italian cuisine from homemade pastas to wood-fired oven pizzas, just like how it started four decades ago. You would get a similar sense of homeliness from the old-school décor, lively atmosphere, and impeccable friendly service from some of the older staff who has been working here since its beginning. (Read: Pete’s Place Hyatt Hotel)
After date: A movie date at Shaw Lido right opposite, unless she (or he) wants to shop at Tangs.
NOX Dine In The Dark
269, Beach Road, Singapore 199546, Tel: +65 6298 0708, enquiries@noxdineinthedark.com
Opening Hours: 6pm till late Daily
Dine In The Dark
Yes, you dine in pitch black. That means Bye Bye to your mobile phones (no facebooking or instagramming “Hey, here’s my food. Opps, it’s dark here.”). You do not need to bother much about colour coordinating your entire getup, just make sure you SMELL good and talk sense.
NOX-Dine in the Dark is housed in a shophouse at Beach Road, and you will be guided by specially trained blind and visually impaired servers. Part of the fun of dining in the dark is not knowing what you are eating and challenging your palate by trying to guess the ingredients in the dishes. This is the dinner that would make you talk to each other.
After date: Continue talking about the food and experience, or get your senses bombarded with a walk to Arab Street.
Brasserie Les Saveurs (St Regis)
The St. Regis Singapore • Lobby Level • 29 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247911 Tel: +65.6506.6860, bls@stregis.com
Openig Hours: Lunch 12pm – 3pm (Mon-Sat), Dinner 7pm -10pm (Sun-Fri), Dinner Dance: 7:30pm-10:30pm (Saturday)
Dine In French Elegance
One of the top on my list for French cuisine. Dininag at St Regis Singapore’s signature restaurant Brasserie Les Saveurs makes you feel like you are in Europe – chandeliers on high ceilings, grand-looking furniture, luxurious decors and a musical fountain just outside the windows.
The St. Regis Connoisseur Dinner offers contemporary French food at $73++ (Sun-Fri) and $83++ (Sat dinner with dance, which comes with a choice of main course and semi buffet experience. Put on your dancing shoes to melodic tunes from the classical piano every Saturday evening.
After date: A stroll down to Orchard Road, or a late-night movie at IMAX Lido.
The Clan Restaurant (Bt Pasoh)
18/20 Bukit Pasoh Road Singapore 089834, Tel: +65 6222 2084
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 2:30pm, 6pm – 11pm Daily
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Dine In A Hundred Over Years Old Building
Nestled in the conservation area of Bukit Pasoh, quite an elaborate menu of contemporary east-meets-west fusion cuisine, modern European dishes with Asian touches. The 6 course degustation dinner menu is at $65.80++ which is a steal for its quality.
Some of their signatures include Prime Beef Short Ribs On Hoba Leaf W Peppercorn Sauce On Lava Stone, Spiced Braised Lamb Shank W Potato Panko & Extra Virgin Olive Powder and Duck Confit W Plum Mustard, Truffle Mashed Potato & Seasonal Vegetables.
After date: Walk down to Chinatown? Em, maybe not if she is wearing tall heels.
Lewin Terrace
21 Lewin Terrace Singapore, Singapore 179290
Tel: +65 63339905
Opening Hours: 12pm – 3pm (Last order at 2pm), 6.30pm – 11pm (Last order at 9.30pm) Mon-Sun
Dine In A Black and White Bungalow
Lewin Terrace is quiet, elegant and serves light understated food which reminds me of a fine-dining experience I had in Japan. The set dinner which features Japanese-French fusion cuisine is $88++. Some of the gorgeous desserts from Lewin Terrace – Chocolate mousse Cacao cake with pistachio ice cream drizzled with sauce and white sesame blanc mange.
Plus, it’s near Fort Canning and Registry of Marriage, which gives this extra essence of romance. I hear many people propose and book the space to get married here.
After date: Fort Canning, or is it ROM next?!
Tip for new daters: Don’t pick the most expensive restaurant or one that is likely to close for your first date / first Valentine’s Day dinner. Because THAT is the place you are likely to go again and again.
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