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“Love is that not madness is not love.” – Pedro Calderon de la Barca
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s time to get romantic!
Before you exchange your gifts, cards and kisses, you’ll need a perfect setting on this special day.
Here we list 8 restaurants that not only has the perfect ambience, and also food that will satisfy your tastebuds!
READ ALSO: 3 Delicious Valentine’s Day Dining Places Under $50
1. CASA TARTUFO
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33 Erskine Road
The Scarlet Hotel 069333
Phone: 6836 4647
Casa Tartufo is helmed by Alex and Tammy who was inspired by the homely feeling of restaurants in Milan, Turin and Florence. Casa Tartufo is the Italian of “House of Truffles” so expect their signature dish to be truffles-inspired. For this coming Valentine’s Day, indulge in a five-course truffle dinner consists of their raved-about dish Burratina (Burrata Cheese with a Truffle heart), Agnello (Char-grilled Lamb Chop with Truffle Potato puree. End off your meal with a Chocolate Molten Cake with Hazelnut Gelato, served with coffee or tea & biscuits. You will definitely leave this place feeling satisfied.
Cost: $208++ per couple, Menu
2. PRIVÉ GRILL
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2 Keppel Bay Vista
Singapore 098382
Phone: 6776 0777
Privé Grill makes a perfect venue for your date on Valentine’s Day. Located near the harbour, stroll down the water’s edge at Marina after your dinner. If your special one have an insatiable craving for seafood, Privé is set to serve up the freshest Poached Oysters and Smoked Norwegian Salmon Belly. Tuck into the main with a choice of Salt-Baked Atlantic Cod or a Josper-grilled Brandt Fillet Steak. Don’t forget to sweeten up the rest of the day with a Rose Panna Cotta dessert served with Tonka Bean Ice Cream. Did i say you can serenade by the pier under the lamplight after your sumptuous meal?
Cost: $108 per pax (6-7pm) or $118 per pax (regular seating), Menu
3. JOIE BY DOZO
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181 Orchard Road
#12-01 Orchard Central
Phone: 6838 6966
Who say you can’t fine dine without meats? Joie Restaurant is a restaurant that goes meatless in their menu. Chef Sherwin (Previously Executive Chef from Coriander Leaf Group) creates a new concept for diners with his French-Japanese fushion cuisines. You would be surprised at how delectable vegetables can be after he put them on the wok. If you and your partner are a fan of greens, Joie Restaurant is the ideal place to be where you can chomp on the freshest ingredients such as white asparagus, zucchini, portabello and mushrooms. You don’t want to leave this place without trying their signature Rubik Cube made up of red and yellow watermelon, pair with mint gelee and feta cheese (Cubes of Duo Watermelon).
Cost: $68++ per pax, 7-course dinner, Menu
4. CHOTTO MATTE
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54 Blair Road
Singapore 089954
Phone: 6222 8846
Don’t wait (pun intended) to try out the Japanese fares on the menu of Chotto Matte. If you dine at the sushi and sake bar, you will see Chef Roy Chee (Previously Executive Head Chef of Standing Sushi Bar) slicing the sashimi with pride and concentration and you know it’s good stuff that you don’t want to chotto matte. The Shiro Maguro (Marinated American White Tuna) are generously cut to melt in wholesome in your mouth. For this Valentine’s day. they are offering a four course dinner where you get to try not only assorted sashimi, but together with Grilled Wagyu Steak or Pan Fried Cod Fish Foie Gras with Mentaiyaki Sauce.
Cost: $88 per pax, Menu
5. THE CLAN RESTAURANT
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18/20 Bukit Pasoh Road
Singapore 089832
Phone: 6222 2084
If you have dined at Dozo Restaurant before, you would have known of the place as an affordable venue for fine dining. The team here were previously from Dozo so you would be glad that The Clan Restaurant is also pretty wallet-friendly, yet without compromising its quality! Expect a fushion twist of modern European and Asian fares brought to you by The Clan Restaurant. Sit down to the bountiful feast of seafood this Valentine’s Day as they prepare a six course dinner with a Baked Codfish and Lemon Parmesan Croquette drenched with Watercress sauce as the main. If you are a red meat lover, go for the Wagyu Beef with peppercorn sauce. Call it a day with their Tiramisu topped with chocolate shavings.
Cost: XX per pax, Menu
6. NOSH RESTAURANT AND BAR
9 Rochester Drive
Singapore
Phone: 9755 5015
Nestled in Rochester Park, Nosh Restaurant and Bar sits in a two-storey black and white colonial bungalow in a lush surrounding.It is a quiet place so if you are someone who places ambience as your priority, look no further. It is also worth mentioning that service at Nosh is also impeccable, and they really make you feel invited as a guest. Check out the 4 course meal they have for this special ocassion, you start off with a sharing portion of Duck Rilettes, slow cooked to bring out its flavour before you cool down with Watercress soup. To whet your appetite further, choose between the Braised Short Ribs or the Baked Black Cod as your main. After your meal, head down to the Greenhouse Bar for a drink or two in the romantic alfresco setting. Love birds, what are you waiting for?
Cost: $198++ per couple (Including 2 glass of moscato), Menu
7. BURLAMACCO RISTORANTE
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77 Amoy Street
Singapore 069896
Phone: 6220 1763
With a 94% vote on Hungrygowhere, you can’t go wrong if you choose to dine at Burlamacco. Located along Amoy Street, you would be pleasantly surprised with its modern setting and warm ambience. Burlamacco also carries authentic Italian food that makes you go buono Burlamacco! Both of their signature dishes (Burrata with Red & Black Caviar and Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin) are included in the Valentine’s Day Set Menu, so both of you are definitely in for a treat. At the end of the course, you would be served Strawberry and White Chocolate Mousse with Saffron & Vanilla Sauce. Perfect combination, ain’t it?
Cost: $108++ per pax for first seating, Menu | $128++ per pax for second seating, Menu
8. BISTRO SOORI
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2 Teck Lim Road
Singapore 088380
Phone: 6438 3802
Indulge in a gastronomic experience when you dine at Bistro Soori. Its minimalist yet modern interior design emanate a chic and trendy vibe in its dining area, makes a perfect setting for the special day on the 14th. They literally transform food into precious gems on a plate with their fusion concept, and it not only look aesthetically pleasing, and it is simply lip-smacking! At $98++ per pax, kickstart your palates with Seared Tuna Tataki with Jelly Fish Salsa, Tibiko and Shiso Sprout. For the mains, you have a choice of a Baked Half Lobster or Braised Beef Short Rib. There’s also a glass of Prosecco or Dessert Wine and a door gift included in the 4 course meal.
Cost: $98++ per pax, Menu
