Cassandra Nerva
Shawn TanWith Valentine’s Day around the corner again, we’re faced with the same dilemma of what this festivity means. Whether you feel that this occasion is just another veiled opportunity for capitalism or a celebration of love, there’s no denying this is another excuse to have a good meal with your loved one.
Putting rose bouquets and chocolates aside, we bring you the best dining spots this Valentine’s Day in Singapore to suit every budget and palate. Head out and let the sparks fly!
Rooftop dinner places in Singapore for Valentine’s Day
1. VUE
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There’s something about romance and sweeping views that seem to go hand in hand. Throw in a mind-blowing meal and you have for yourself a moment to remember. Perched atop OUE Bayfront on Collyer Quay, VUE, one of the best spots for Valentine’s Day in Singapore, is perfect for taking your romance to breathtaking new heights.
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Get ready to romance your amour with a special four-course menu! From S$788++ per couple, enjoy a Seafood Platter for Two, Pan-Seared Hokkaido Scallop, Foie Gras Tsukune Skewer, Char-Grilled Japanese Abalone, A5 ‘Kokuou’ Emperor Black Wagyu Kumamoto. End things on a sweet note with choices of a delicate Lychee Rose or Coffee Chocolate dessert.
Address: OUE Bayfront, 50 Collyer Quay Rooftop Level 19, Singapore 049321
Availability: 14 Feb 2023 for lunch from 12pm onwards, and for dinner at 5.30pm and 8pm.
Reserve your seats now via +65 8879 0923 or their website.
2. Sol & Ora
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Escape to the idyllic Sentosa Island this Valentine’s Day when you dine at Sol & Ora. Sitting on the rooftop of The Outpost Hotel, this Latin-Mediterranean restaurant will delight you with its Valentine’s Day Three-Course Dinner Sharing Menu (S$98++ per pax inclusive of a glass of prosecco or rosé).
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Start with a Petite Mezza Platter, an enticing appetiser board featuring cuisine from France, Italy, Spain, and Greece. Then, comes the main Sharing Platter, consisting of an Australian Wagyu flank and a range of seafood dishes.
Address: 10 Artillery Ave, #07-01, The Outpost Hotel, Singapore 099951
Availability: 10, 11, 12, and 14 Feb 2023 from 6pm onwards
Reserve your seats now via this website.
Also read: Exploring Sentosa Cove: 9 Things to Do in and Around the Area
3. Restaurants at Mount Faber Peak
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Plus, that’s not all that the area has to offer. Just a cable car ride away from Sentosa Island at Mount Faber Peak lies two indulgent restaurants and the opportunity to dine in the cable car itself, too!
Start at Arbora Hilltop Garden & Bistro, where you’ll get to sink your teeth into unlimited mains straight from the carving station. These include highlights such as Black Angus Beef Ribeye with Red Wine Jus, and Salmon Wellington with Dill and Hollandaise Sauce, accompanied by an assortment of tasty sides sure to spoil any couple for choice.
The delightful fare is S$128++ per pax; add S$39++ for a liquid buffet.
Address: 109 Mount Faber Rd, Faber Peak, Singapore 099203
Availability: 14 Feb 2023 from 6pm onwards
Reserve your seats now via this website.
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Just next door at Dusk Restaurant & Bar, enjoy a spectacular sunset Valentine’s Day dinner in Singapore.
Their five-course dinner menu starts with an exclusive Valentine’s Day cocktail, Love Potion 69. After that, prepare to dive into a gastronomic journey of exquisite dishes such as: wasabi and herb paired mackerel; and a Danish takoyaki-like dish stuffed with apple, bacon, and a black truffle emulsion. Sounds delicious, doesn’t it?
Availability: 14 Feb 2023 from 4pm onwards
But of course, if you’re willing to go all the way, opt for the Cable Car Sky Dining five-course dinner menu (S$328++ per couple for food only; $424++ per couple with wine pairing) specially curated by Chef Henrik Jyrk, two-time guest judge on MasterChef Denmark. This completely private 90-minute adventure features highlights such as beef short rib and lobster.
Availability: 14 Feb 2023 from 5.30pm onwards
Reserve your seats now via this website.
4. Sol & Luna
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Celebrate love the Spanish way at SOL & LUNA! Sitting atop the CBD area, this Singapore dinner place features a spread of Latin-European dishes thoughtfully curated to commemorate the significant evening.
Their four-course Spanish Valentine’s Dinner is S$120++ per pax. Prefer to see the skyline during the day? You can also celebrate a worthy Valentine’s Day in Singapore with their high tea set.
Address: 88 Market St, #17-01, CapitaSpring, Singapore 048948
Availability: 10–14 Feb 2023 from 11am–11pm
Reserve your seats now via this website.
5. Kaarla Restaurant & Bar
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On the 51st storey of the same building lies Kaarla Restaurant & Bar, a sumptuous overlooking restaurant focused on sustainable practices and Australian cuisine.
This Valentine’s Day season in Singapore, wow your other half with a Coastal Australian five-course dinner. Priced at $198++ per pax, indulge in a delectable meal and sip on Voyager Estate Sparkling Chenin Blanc, which comes with the dinner.
Address: 88 Market St, #51-02, CapitaSpring, Singapore 048948
Availability: 11, 13, and 14 Feb 2023 from 6pm onwards
Reserve your seats now via this website.
Also read: 11 Overlooking Restaurants & Bars in Singapore With the Best Views
Riverfront dinner places in Singapore for Valentine’s Day
6. MONTI
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Equally as impressive are our top picks of riverfront Valentine’s Day spots in Singapore!
Start at MONTI, an Italian restaurant overlooking the entire Marina Bay area. Together with the restaurant’s lavish setting and the stunning panorama, swoon over the decadent Five-Course menu (S$230++ per person for regular seats; S$288++ per person for window seats). Enjoy dishes like Pan-Seared Jumbo Scallop, Beetroot Risotto and Char-grilled Wagyu Livingstone Oyster Blade 7/8.
Address: 82 Collyer Quay, The Fullerton Pavilion, Singapore 049327
Availability: 12–14 Feb 2023
Reserve your seats now via this website.
7. Zorba The Greek Taverna
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In the mood for Mediterranean cuisine and remarkable views to boot? If so, then head to ZORBA for two sets of Valentine’s menus featuring the best of Greek food.
The two-pax Romantic Valentine’s Set (S$148++) is made for couples in love. Plus, this is one of the few dinner places in Singapore that has put together a five-pax Platonic Valentine’s Set (S$388++), perfect for groups of friends celebrating Gal- or Guy-lentine’s!
Address: 3A River Valley Road, Clarke Quay, #01-02, Singapore 179024
Availability: 14 Feb 2023 from 5pm onwards
Reserve your seats now via this website.
Nature-themed places for Valentine’s Day dinner in Singapore
8. Wildseed Cafe at The Alkaff Mansion
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Want to include the old-world charm of heritage spaces into your Valentine’s Day plans? For this, head to the striking Alkaff Mansion, where you’ll get to dine on the open terrace of Wildseed Cafe. Set against the lush greenery of Telok Blangah Hill, this cafe offers a Valentine’s Day High Tea set (S$68++ for two persons). Add on S$30++ for a Mini Moet Bottle!
Address: 10 Telok Blangah Green, Singapore 109178
Availability: Entire month of February from 2pm–4pm
Reserve your seats now via this website.
9. The Summerhouse
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Nestled in the vast yet quiet Seletar Aerospace, The Summerhouse is here to add to the romantic air of Valentine’s Day in Singapore.
Set in al fresco domes under the night sky, their special four- (S$250++ per couple) or five-course dinner (S$550++ per couple) features the best of French cuisine, and is sure to wow any couple away.
Address: 3 Park Ln, Singapore 798387
Availability: 14 Feb 2023 from 6pm to 8pm and 8.30pm to 10.30pm
Reserve your seats now via this website.
10. Bee’s Knees at The Garage
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Ready to slip away into the gardens with your other half for an intimate Valentine’s Day? Head to the spectacular nature surroundings at Singapore Botanic Gardens — with a romantic picnic!
Courtesy of Bee’s Knees’ special Valentine’s Day picnic offerings, the Valentine’s Day Picnic Buzz-ket (S$129 for two) comes complete with everything you’ll need: a picnic mat, foldable table, battery-operated candlelight, and cushions plus a choice of two mains, one side, and two drinks complete with a flower bouquet.
Address: 50 Cluny Park Rd, Level 1, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 257488
Availability: 10–14 Feb 2023
Reserve now for the Bee’s Knees Picnic Buzzkets or the Bee’s Knees Petite Picnic Box.
Also read: 15 Picnic Spots in Singapore That Are Perfect for an Enjoyable Day Out
11. Botanico at The Garage
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Above Bee’s Knees, a secret botanical restaurant and bar awaits on the upper floor of The Garage. Here lies BOTANICO, where romantic tipples and an irresistible Four-Course Dinner (from S$268++ per couple) is yours to enjoy.
Address: 50 Cluny Park Rd, Level 2, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 257488
Availability: 14 Feb 2023 from 6pm to 7.45pm and 8.30pm to 10.30pm
Reserve your seats now via this website.
Traditional dinner places in Singapore for Valentine’s Day
12. CHIJMES
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Love is in the air at CHIJMES as the landmark celebrates the month of love with a series of dining experiences in the most romantic way possible — under a sky of stars.
Start by revelling in the twinkling experience of dome dining (S$120++ for two pax) under the night sky! The Lawn will see festive bubble domes decorated into a dream Valentine’s theme.
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Then, commemorate the night at the Happily Ever After Corner, complete with a photography package (from S$30++). Surely, this is the perfect setup for couples to profess, proclaim, or propose their love.
Address: 15 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178906
Availability: 10–28 Feb 2023 for a two hour dining slot from 12pm–11pm
Reserve your seats now via this website.
Also read: 15 Most Romantic Wedding Shoot Locations in Singapore
13. Casa Pietrasanta
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This Valentine’s Day, dive hand-in-hand into a four-course Italian dinner menu (S$110+ per pax). Start the enchanting evening with a complimentary glass of prosecco before indulging in the selection of seabass and beef with mushroom amuse-bouche.
For the mains, enjoy linguine and a choice of Iberico pork or silver Pompano. Sweeten the evening with a decadent chocolate dessert!
Address: 1 Fusionopolis Way #02-04/05, Singapore 138632
Availability: 14 Feb 2023 from 5.45pm onwards
14. Matsukiya
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Japanese charcoal grill restaurant Matsukiya is back with a special Five-Course Sharing Menu this Valentine’s Day in Singapore! Head down for a sizzling affair of Black Truffle Edamame, Salmon Tataki Carpaccio Salad, and Kushiyaki skewers. Then, bond over shared mains such as Unagi Yuzu Tori Donabe and Miyazaki Wagyu Steak. Round off the fare with the Chef’s savoury and heartwarming French Chicken Broth.
The sharing menu is priced at $148++ per couple. Choose to pair your meal with Valentine Wine Pairings at 20% discount (for selected wine only).
Address: 290 Orchard Rd, Paragon, #05-04, Singapore 238859
Availability: 12 Feb 2023 (6pm to 10pm) and 13–14 Feb 2023 (11.30am to 3pm and 6pm to 10pm)
Reserve your seats now via +65 6219 1771 or their website.
15. Wagatomo
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What is love if not the perfect union of two people who are of utmost compatibility? This Valentine’s Day, Wagatomo pushes diners to explore the concept of “the perfect match” with its seven-course Valentine’s Day menu (S$98++ per pax).
The courses comprise a mix of dishes to share and to enjoy individually. The twist, however, is that each dish is created with matching notes either in taste or texture for a dining experience of compatibility in flavours that diners can test their palates on.
Prepare to take a bite of delicate tartlets, fresh sashimi, earthy flavours, and innovative pairings. Expect pairings like Surf & Turf, Tomato & Watermelon, Pumpkin & Miso, and more.
Address: 5 Wallich St, #01-12 Guoco Tower, Singapore 078883
Availability: now to 18 Feb 2023, 11.30 am–2.30pm and 5.30–10.30 pm
Reserve your seats now via +65 6219 1771 or their website.
Also read: 7 Stories of Couples Who Had a Wedding Proposal While on Vacation
As Harriet van Horne once said, “Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” Like love, the best dishes are big and bold. With this curated list of the best dining spots for Valentine’s Day in Singapore, all you need is good company and endless heartfelt conversations.
Select information and images extracted from press releases by Brand Cellar, Gastro-Sense, and Upcycle Communications.
