Do a Google search on romantic restaurants and you’ll see the same ol’ establishments being highlighted, year after year. Yawn. Although these are favourites for good reason, they don’t quite cut it for couples who have tried ‘em all and are looking to spice it up with something different. Impress your date with these 10 new romantic restaurants in Singapore that are perfect for Valentine’s Day 2023, anniversaries, and other special occasions.

P.S.: You can also check out our round-up from last year - those picks might just come in handy too! And if you're searching for date activity ideas, check out our list of 21 new things to do in February 2023.

#1: Altro Zafferano - Italian restaurant with views of fireworks from 43 storeys high

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Italian cuisine is a popular option for a romantic date night out, and you can’t go wrong with Altro Zafferano - version 2.0 of the previous Zafferano Italian Restaurant & Lounge. This rebranding involves a menu overhaul that honours the chef’s own heritage and family recipes, along with a stylish makeover to match.

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The main dining area now has blush-toned seats, textural seat dividers, and chic feature lights. Looking for something a little more intimate? Book a pirate dining room that comes with its own private entrance.

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For more laid-back vibes, lounge about at the outdoor bar terrace which overlooks landmarks such as Marina Bay Sands and The Esplanade. Inspired by seaside patios in Italy, this space is airy during the day but takes on a more sensual tone at night, making it the perfect spot for sharing drinks with your significant other. Its location on the 43rd floor of the CBD area also means that it’s a prime spot for watching fireworks go off during special occasions.

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Read our article on Altro Zafferano.

#2: Eden Restaurant - tranquil glasshouse in town

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Housed within the new Pullman Singapore Orchard hotel, Eden Restaurant certainly lives up to its paradisiacal moniker. Designed to look like a glasshouse, with even a skylight for the sun's rays to filter in naturally, the verdant space has its walls and ceilings draped with greenery - creating a garden-like atmosphere in the middle of the concrete jungle.

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The menu here is largely Asian-inspired, with dishes such as Satay Lamb Rack, Lime Ribeye Steak, Tuna Ceviche with Ikura, and Thai Papaya Salad. 

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Craving a tipple? Head on over to the Atelier Lounge for wine and bespoke cocktails, or take it outdoors with P.S.O. Beach Club - the first and only beach club at Orchard Road. It’s a full-fledged one too, with a lap pool, cheeky floaties, and a row of cabanas to lounge under.

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The only thing missing? Warm sand in between your toes. But perhaps that’s more of a boon than a bane, especially if you’re gonna slip right back into your heels and head home via public transport after.

Eden Restaurant
Address: 270 Orchard Road, Level 4, Pullman Singapore Orchard, Singapore 238857
Opening hours: 6.30am - 11pm daily
Telephone: 6603 8888
Website

#3: Cinder Steakhouse - steak & wine in a colonial bungalow

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Previously known as The Verandah, the second floor of Wheeler’s Estate at Seletar Aerospace Park has been given a refresh and has been reborn as Cinder Steakhouse. The charming colonial architecture that gives this place its character remains, but diners can look forward to an all-new menu revolving around dinner date classics, namely, steak and wine.

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Their Valentine’s Day 2023 menu features a 5-course set dinner at $208 per person, including a flavourful amuse bouche of Pan-Seared Tuna with Stracciatella and Salted Kale. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Pure Wagyu Striploin is part of the mains selection, but if meatiness isn’t your thing, you can also opt for the Baccala, which is Silver Cod Fish with Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce.

Each main comes with a respective wine pairing, while your dessert of French Earl Grey Raspberry Gateau or Praline Hazelnut Gateau will be served with Moscato from Italy.

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Cinder Steakhouse also serves their Olde World Brunch on weekend mornings till 3pm.

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Cinder Steakhouse
Address: 2 Park Lane, Seletar Aerospace Drive, Level 2, Singapore 798386
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 11.30am - 3pm, 6pm - 10pm (Closed on Monday)
Telephone: 8940 0885
Website

#4: Ce Soir - elegant floral restaurant in Singapore’s “countryside”

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Floral cafes in Singapore are aplenty, but floral-themed restaurants of a certain level of luxury are rare. Ce Soir thus immediately stands out from the rest, and it’s not the standard girlish decor that’s washed in 50 shades of pink either. Set in a refurbished colonial house in Singapore’s “countryside”, this place is filled with flowers in muted shades, giving it an whimsical yet sophisticated air that doesn't feel incongruent with its European fine-dining concept.

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It’s not just the interiors that are pretty, for the food is beautifully plated as well. In fact, many of the dishes come garnished with edible flowers for that extra touch of elegance.

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Their multi-course meals are surprisingly reasonably priced, with 2 of their lunch menus set at below $100. 

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Read our review on Ce Soir.

#5: Meadesmoore - steakhouse with luxe teal interiors

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A restaurant’s ambience can highly influence the mood of your date, and Meadesmoore is one that will automatically get you in the mood for quiet heart-to-heart talks with your loved one. Dark, but by no means brooding, this Chinatown shophouse unit’s teal interiors exude an intimate luxuriousness. We’d say the best place to sit here are the velvety bay seats by the window.

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Get your tastebuds whisked to France with their 5-course “Midnight in Paris” Valentine’s Day 2023 menu, priced at $148 per person. Get in the mood with complimentary Aperitifs, before nibbling your way through Uni Toast, Scallop Aguachile, and Scarlet Prawn with risotto. Mains are a choice between Wagyu Coulotte and Smoked Pork Jowl, 

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Couples who can’t make it on the actual day of Valentine’s can consider a slightly cheaper version of this set meal on the 10th or 11th at $128, which excludes the aperitifs and one of the appetisers.

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Meadesmoore
Address: 21A Boon Tat Street, Singapore 069620
Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday 11.30am - 3pm, 5.30pm - 10pm | Thursday & Friday: 11.30am - 3pm, 5.30pm - 11pm | Saturday: 5.30pm - 11pm (Closed on Sunday)
Telephone: 6227 2247
Website

#6: 181 Mansion - rooftop restaurant & sky bar with in-house spa

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Tucked away on the 12th floor of Orchard Central, 181 Mansion isn’t just a restaurant  - it’s a 3-in-1 relaxation haven with a dining space, sky bar, and even its own in-house spa with rose petal jacuzzi baths, so you can get a full pampering experience all in one place.

Grab a seat at their sheltered al fresco bar patio where you’ll be surrounded by greenery, juxtaposed against the high-rise city views. Or dine in the comfort of air-con indoors, where floor-to-ceiling glass windows will give you a similar feeling of dining admist nature.

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181 Mansion seems to solely serve full course meals, but rest easy as their dinners cost a 2-digit sum of $88 per person - reasonable, given the number of courses and the location and ambience of the place. There are also value-for-money lunch sets at $28 (2-course) and $38 (3-course), something to look forward to on a work day if you can pop out for a quick lunchtime rendezvous.

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Judging by the multiple well-sectioned pages in their extensive wine menu, they also pride themselves on their vino. From bubbly prosecco and rosé, to premium selections, there’s something for every palate. 

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181 Mansion
Address: 181 Orchard Road, #12-02 Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 11.30am - 10.30pm (Closed on Monday)
Telephone: 9816 0181
Website

#7: Paris2Tokyo - pink French-Japanese restobar with sakura decor

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There’s nothing quite like the colour pink to get one in the mood for love, and French-Japanese restaurant-bar Paris2Tokyo definitely ticks the boxes for the ladies who are head-over-heels with the colour. Although furnished in light colours including pale pink, their hot pink lighting that comes on at sundown gives the place a seductive glow, and on top of their sakura decor hanging above, every table also comes with a wine glass filled with fluttery pastel flowers.

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Many a seafood lover has raved over their Signature Plateau de Fruits de Mer ($68), a generous seafood tower of oysters, mussels, octopus, scallops, caviar and more, all uniquely plated on an Eiffel Tower tiered stand.

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You’ll be getting great value with their Valentine’s Day 2023 menu, for a 6-course and 9-course meal costs just $98 and $138 respectively. Dig into marine fare such as Hamachi Tartare, Baked Miyagi Oysters, and Charred Razor Clam, along with either Miso Cod or Wagyu Sirloin for your mains.

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Paris2Tokyo
Address: 2 Stanley Street, Singapore 068721
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 11.30am - 3pm, 5.30pm - 11pm (Closed on Sunday)
Telephone: 9029 8543
Website

#8: Pangium - fine-dining amidst greenery at the Botanic Gardens

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Named after the tree that sprouts from the buah keluak seed, Pangium is another Peranakan-inspired venture helmed and owned by chef Malcolm Lee, owner of Nyonya restaurant Candlenut. This one’s housed a standalone resort-like hut of sorts, shrouded in greenery at a quieter portion of the Botanic Gardens - not too far from the new Gallop Extension.

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Inside is a mix of armchairs and sofa seats, set against well-spaced tables that ensure you won’t be too close to neighbouring groups of diners as you enjoy your nosh in full tranquility while gaze out at the nature around you. Truly a respite for the soul!

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Be prepared to splurge - only tasting sets are served here, and it’s basically fine-dining, with lunch at $198 and dinner at $258 per person. Look forward to classic heritage dishes tweaked with a contemporary twist, crafted using local and seasonal ingredients. The menu varies based on what’s the freshest and most in-season, so it’s always a new adventure for your palate with each visit.

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Pangium
Address: 11 Gallop Road, Gallop Entrance, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 259015
Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday: 6.30pm - 8pm (last seating) | Friday & Saturday: 12pm - 1.30pm (last seating), 6.30pm - 8pm (last seating)
Website

#9: Sol & Luna - high-rise Latin-European garden oasis

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The unveiling of new skyscraper CapitaSpring was delightful news for many Singaporeans, even if their companies had no intention of moving to one of its many swanky office spaces. Because within this sleek towering building in town is also a Sky Garden on the 51st story, along with exciting new eateries spanning across the 17th to 20th floors.

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One of these is Sol & Luna, a Latin-European restaurant nestled within a sky high garden oasis. Its name translates to “sun and moon” from Latin, an apt representation of how they have specially-curated menus for all times of the day - brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner.

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Their Valentine’s Day 2023 set is a 4-course Spanish meal at $120 per person, and it’s great for those who love being presented with the option to choose. The first course is your pick of either Spanish Grilled Octopus and Freshly Shucked Oysters, while the mains will have you selecting between Basque Txuleta Steak Astigarraga, Sea Bass a la Plancha, and the vegetarian Spanish Stuffed Aubergine. Top this off with a Sopapilla Cheesecake and a complimentary glass of prosecco. 

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Sol & Luna
Address: 88 Market Street, #17-01 CapitaSpring, Singapore 048948
Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 11am - 11pm | Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 11pm
Telephone: 8031 4316
Website

#10: White Marble - located at Orchard with airy al fresco seating

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Venture away from the usual haunts at Orchard and head to White Marble, located towards the quieter Tanglin side of our shopping street. This Mediterranean grill restaurant has simply-furnished monochromatic interiors for a more easy-going atmosphere - which is great if you’re on a first date, or in a very new relationship.

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But if you don’t mind dining sans air-con, we’d recommend booking a table at the al fresco zone instead. Plenty of ceiling fans are overhead so you won’t be left sweating buckets, and rows of potted trees separate the area into sections so things won’t feel overly buzzin’ even if it’s a full house.

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This Valentine’s, White Marble is dishing out a 6-course sharing menu priced at $298 per couple ($149 per person), inclusive of welcome cocktails. Kick things off with Caviar “Prestige Baerii” & Trout Roe with labneh and dill, and Crab & Avocado Tartare. For mains, you’ll be enjoying a platter of Grilled Wagyu Petite Tender Mb6 with Tzatziki, Gratinated Oysters, and Steamed Atlantic Salmon with Scallop Mousse and Green Zhoug, a spicy Middle Eastern sauce.

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White Marble
Address: 1 Tanglin Road, #01-09 Orchard Rendezvous Hotel, Singapore 247905
Opening hours: 11.30am - 10.30pm daily
Telephone: 9772 9434
Website

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