Celebrate with your significant other at these top Singapore restaurants this Valentine’s Day
You’ve already picked out a gorgeous bouquet and bought a gift that will impress, but choosing an ideal restaurant to dine on Valentine’s Day can be a tough call to make, especially when you need to factor in ambience, quality of food and service. Throw a stone, and it’s sure to hit a window of a restaurant that offers a Valentine’s Day special, but it’s all about picking the cream of the crop. Not sure where to start? Don’t fret because we’ve shortlisted a few romantic restaurants that check all the right boxes for a perfect evening.
Botanico
Housed in the beautifully conserved art deco building in the lush Botanic Gardens, Botanico will serve up a four-course couples sharing menu comprising highlights such as Pan Seared Foie Gras with Beetroot Honey and Lavosh, Portobello Fries, Wagyu Striploin, premium Hokkaido Scallops Carpaccio in Yuzu Curd and Confit Leeks, and a sinful Chocolate Praline Cake with Nitro Berries and Cocoa Crumble. In addition to special cocktail concoctions for him and her, couples will also be serenaded by an acoustic duo from 7 to 10pm.
Botanico
Level 2
50 Cluny Park Road
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore 257488
Tel: +65 9831 1106
Lawry’s The Prime Rib
Treat your significant other to a lavish six-course dinner menu at Lawry’s this Valentine’s Day. Specially crafted by executive chef Sherwin Sim, the menu includes Foie Gras Macaron, Grilled Spanish Octopus, rich and indulgent Lobster Bisque with Hokkaido Scallop and an exceptional Dungeness Crab Salad. Lawry’s team of cupids will be on the ground for photo-taking opportunities, and each couple will receive a bottle of sparkling Ruffino Moscato d’Asti.
Lawry’s The Prime Rib
#04-01/31
Mandarin Gallery
333A Orchard Road
Singapore 238897
Tel: +65 6836 3333
Salt Grill & Sky Bar
The bar is going all out with a five-course menu to go with its captivating views of the Singapore skyline. Couples will have a choice of one main – Geraldton Kingfish with Hokkaido Scallop, Jerusalem Artichoke, Capers and Raisin Puree and Samphire or the Westholme Wagyu Tenderloin with Black Garlic, Charred Onion and Bone Marrow Jus. Other dishes include Sri Lankan Mud Crab, with Almond, Grape Gazpacho and Basil and Sake and White Soy Cured Sustainable Blue Fin Tuna with Cucumber, Ikura and Shiso.
Salt Grill & Sky Bar
#55-01
Ion Orchard
2 Orchard Turn
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6592 5118
Stellar at 1-Altitude
This rooftop bar and restaurant’s six-course Forest by the Sea-themed dinner pays tribute to the winter forest and the ocean with two dinner packages – Regular and Luxe. Savour dishes such as the Abalone a la Plancha with Foie Gras, Forest Berries and Morel Sauce, Butternut Squash Ravioli stuffed with Guinea Fowl Confit, and four different cuts of wagyu beef freshly grilled over juniper branches. End the meal on a romantic high with the Butterfly Pea Flower Blanc Mange with Shiso Lime Custard and Mine Opaline.
The Luxe package also includes two glasses of Dom Perignon and allows couples to receive a surprise gift and start their experience on 1-Altitude’s rooftop with a beautiful sunset or drink amongst the stars.
Stellar at 1-Altitude
Level 62
1 Raffles Place
Singapore 048616
Tel: +65 6438 0410
Summerlong
Known for its beachside vibes, Summerlong’s got the ultimate date night planned for lovebirds. Guests will be picked up from a location in Havelock and taken on a romantic boat ride to view the light show at Marina Bay Sands.
Afterwards, you’ll be taken back to Summerlong for a three-course menu filled with appetisers, mains and sharing sides such as Tomato & Watermelon Gazpacho, Barramundi Fillet with Pea Sauce, Young Shoots and Dill, Grass-Fed Ribeye with Garlic Jus and Crushed Fingerling Potato with Chive Butter and Sweet Potato Leaves, Sliced Pumpkin and Lemon while sipping on a glass of Prosecco.
Summerlong
#01-04
60 Robertson Quay
Singapore 238252
Tel: +65 6235 1225