Singapore – Our idea of a romantic restaurant is one where the dining ambience is cosy and comfortable, and the food has to be above average to say the least as there is no use having a gorgeous space with mediocre food. Bad food does ruin a good date night. Here is a list of what we feel are some of the most romantic spots in Singapore!

Forage
Nestled within Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, Forage restaurant is quite a destination dining. Helmed by Chef de Cuisine Marcus Tan who has over a decade of fine dining and Michelin-calibre experience, the dining concept of Forage is harvest-to-table experience, shaped by what is freshly foraged and sourced from the markets. The space of Forage is gorgeous with a view that overlooks the lake and forest. Intricately crafted stone tile carvings of native birds and wildlife adorn the walls along with soft ambient lighting. For the menu, only tasting menus are available for dinner service, where you get to choose from the five-course Discovery Menu (S$138) or eight-course Experience Menu (S$198). [Read more here for our full review]
Address: 60 Mandai Lake Road, Level 4, Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, Singapore 729979

1-Alfaro 
1-Group’s newest concept is located on level 34 of Labrador Tower, and it boasts a gorgeous dining view of Singapore’s southern sea view no less. There are two distinct experiences at 1-Alfaro: La Torre is the dining room serving Italian cuisine with a focus on cuisine from Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy where you can expect dishes like fried lasagna and handmade pastas such as Fettuccine flat egg pasta; while La Luna is a rooftop restaurant and bar concept. [Read more here for our full review] 
Address: 1 Pasir Panjang Road, #34-00 Labrador Tower, Singapore 118479

Restaurant Born 
Restaurant Born by Chef Zor Tan is a fine-dining spot Singapore with One Michelin Star. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful – high ceiling, contemporary and elegant, with the main dining hall spotting a counter seating which overlooks the open kitchen directly. The paper sculpture in the main dining hall is the centrepiece of the restaurant and it draws the eye to the high ceiling of the space which glows from the skylight. Head here if you want to impress your date over a sophisticated menu, where Born showcases a cross-cultural Contemporary cuisine, with nine guiding principles that become the manifesto of his cooking – Birth, Roots, Memories, Craft, Relationship, Vicissitudes, Time, Progress, and Legacy. These themes will resonate throughout his menu. [Read more here…]
Address: 1 Neil Road, Singapore 088804 

Empire Grill
Located in Raffles Sentosa Singapore, Empire Grill is a modern Italian restaurant located beside the main swimming pool of the luxury resort. By virtue of Empire Grill’s location, the setting and ambience here is a beautiful balance between relaxed sophistication and resort-style charm. You can choose to dine indoors in a warm, rustic-Italian inspired space, or opt for the alfresco terrace by the pool. There are also two private dining rooms – The Chef’s Table and Palm Room.The cuisine at Empire Grill leans into modern Italian and Tuscan wood-fire cuisine. Choose from their ala carte or set menu. The beverage list is also quite comprehensive with a wide mix of red and white wines, along with champagne.
Address: Raffles Sentosa Singapore, 4 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa, Singapore 099947 

Riviera 
This is easily one of the best dining views in Singapore. Riviera is a contemporary Mediterranean and European restaurant located at One Fullerton. The interior of Riviera is elegant where every table gets a view of Singapore’s skyline and some of the most iconic landmarks in the city such as the Merlion in close proximity, Marina Bay Sands, Esplanade, Singapore Flyer, and essentially the whole Marina Bay waterfront. The best seats in the house are definitely the tables right beside the window. [Read more here for our full review]
Address: 1 Fullerton Road, #02-06, One Fullerton, Singapore 049213

Claudine Restaurant  
As one of the newest restaurants in Dempsey which took over the space of The White Rabbit, the new restaurant by Odette’s Chef Julien Royer is gorgeous. The interior revamp of the space at Claudine is perhaps worth half your spendings at the restaurant. The upper half of the chapel has been painted with a very bold dark red colour, while the lower half takes on a more French countryside colour palate of light brown and beige. The configuration of the restaurant also makes it ideal for date nights for a relatively more casual French dishes. [Read more here for our full review]
Address: 39C Harding Road, Singapore 249541 

Pangium
How often do we get a standalone restaurant in Singapore, not to mention one which is nestled in a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Located within The Orangery at the Gallop Extension of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a private road leads the path to Pangium, a beautiful space surrounded by lush greenery by Chef-Owner Malcolm Lee and the COMO Group. Chef Malcolm is also behind Candlenut, a One-Michelin star Peranakan restaurant in Dempsey. Contemporary Straits cuisine is the ethos at Pangium where you can expect a series of snacks, mains and sharing dishes. [Read more here for our full review]
Address: 11 Gallop Road, Gallop Entrance, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 259015 

Altro Zafferano
Dining with a view of Singapore’s skyline is easily one of the main selling points of Altro Zafferano, which reopened in the second half of 2022 after a revamp of its menu and interior. The restaurant focuses on contemporary Southern Italian cuisine where there are multiple seating options ranging from cosy booth seats to large round tables in the main dining area. The new interior space of Altro Zafferano feels more refreshed than its previous look, and I certainly welcome the idea of doing away with white tablecloths as it feels more fine-casual now as compared to before. [Read more here for our full review]
10 Collyer Quay, Level 43, Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore 049315 

Bedrock Origin 
Located at the new Oasia Resort Sentosa, Bedrock Origin is the second restaurant by the acclaimed steakhouse Bedrock Bar & Grill in Somerset.  The interior of Bedrock Origin is contemporary chic, with a mix of the main dining hall, private dining rooms and an al fresco dining area. The thought of an island escape is romantic in some ways, and we like the elegant dining ambience of Bedrock Origin where wine and steaks go well for a lovely date night. And of course if you don’t mind the weather, the outdoor tables have fairy lights above which adds to the romantic factor. [Read more here for our full review]
Address: #01-02, Oasia Resort Sentosa Hotel, 23 Beach View Palawan Ridge, Singapore 098679

Sol & Ora
Getting to The Outpost Hotel on Sentosa is a journey in itself and Sol & Ora restaurant overlooks a rooftop pool where the sunset view is gorgeous. The menu takes inspiration from Latin-Mediterranean countries such as Italy, France, Spain and Greece, where the restaurant is an all-day concept from breakfast, brunch, afternoon tea to dinner. The dining ambience is relaxed, and it definitely feels like you are not in Singapore. [Read more here for our full review]
Address: Level 7 The Outpost Hotel, 10 Artillery Avenue, Sentosa Island, Singapore 099951 

Cloudstreet 
While the entrance of the 2-Michelin Star Cloudstreet looks nondescript, it transforms to a whole different world upon entry. There is a cosy holding area at the entrance, and I was drawn to the huge cloud-like feature right under the skylight. The restaurant occupies a two-storey shophouse space, and the L-shape counter seats take centrestage of the interior, which I feel are the best seats for a complete dining experience. If you fancy more privacy, there are also a couple of tables fit for couples or small groups. The ethos of the food at Cloudstreet is to showcase a progressive yet sophisticated approach to gastronomy by having various cuisine influences on the dishes. [Read more here for our full review]
Address: 84 Amoy Street, Singapore 069903 

Firangi Superstar 
You don’t get a cinematic dining experience in Singapore often and the new Firangi Superstar along Craig Road is all out to redefine that notion. The New Indian restaurant doesn’t play on the traditional Indian dishes, but redefines Indian cuisine through the lens of a foreigner. The space is pretty dramatic as well. There are four themed rooms, starting with the Officer’s Club at the entrance, proceeding to the Old Railway Room, followed by the opulence of the Elephant Palace, and finally Jungle Lodge. Every room is full of character, and while it seems like an eclectic mix of decorations, it all gels well together like a posh mansion. In all aspects, it feels like a cinematic escape which can be quite romantic. [Read more here for our full review]
Address: 20 Craig Road, #01-03, Singapore 089692 

Nobu Singapore 
The setting of Nobu Singapore is beautiful, a renowned dining concept by celebrity chef and restaurateur. It is located on level 3 of Four Seasons Hotel Singapore where the space features a designer outdoor Japanese garden which you need to walk past before reaching the main restaurant building. The interior of Nobu Singapore exudes contemporary Japanese style, with wooden finishings and is also the world’s first Nobu restaurant to feature a Chef’s Table as part of a private dining space within the restaurant. The main dining hall spots a high ceiling and is elegant looking, complete with private dining rooms and two customised Teppanyaki private rooms. For the food, it New-Style Japanese cuisine, mainly split into cold and hot dishes, tempura, sushi maki, sashimi and desserts. [Read more here for our full review]
Address: Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, 190 Orchard Boulevard, Level 3, Singapore 248646 

The Summerhouse
This is probably the most romantic restaurant in the North-east Singapore and it is not hard to see why. Colonial house setting, coupled with a garden dome concept dining concept makes its USP a very strong one. Head here to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. [Read more here for our full review]
Address: 3 Park Lane, Singapore 798387

Fleur De Sel Le Restaurant 
Chef owner Alexandre Lozachmeur runs this restaurant with his wife, and that itself is quite a romantic notion. That aside, the dining space was revamped in the past year spotting a much brighter dining ambience with floral prints, rattan boards and furniture, an open concept kitchen, all of which add to the pleasant dining ambience. Set menus are available for a journey through France. [Read more here for our full review]
Address: 64 Tras Street, Singapore 079003

Restaurant Jag 
Located at STPI, a beautifully restored 19th-century warehouse at Robertson Quay, Restaurant JAG (previously at Duxton) is a One Michelin starred Contemporary French fine dining which is known for their vegetable-centric and nourishment-led gastronomy. The Robertson Quay space is gorgeous with floor-to-ceiling windows which frame up the Singapore River. It is also a high-ceiling space furnished with custom teak pieces. Other than Tasting Menus, the restaurant also has seasonal à la carte menus under Executive Chef Laurence’s direction, designed to complement the tasting menus, or just as a more flexible dining option for diners. Produce is sourced from Europe, Japan, and regionally or locally.  [Read more here for our full review]
Address: STPI Creative Workshop and Gallery, 41 Robertson Quay, #02-02, Singapore 238236 

Ocean Restaurant  
Touted to be Southeast Asia’s only underwater dining experience, this is a romantic restaurant in Resorts World Sentosa if you seek comfort dining amidst the sea of marine animals. The best seats are inevitably the ones right beside the glass window, where you can expect Manta Rays and Baby Sharks to stare into your face. Otherwise, most of the other tables in the restaurant give a good view of the aquarium. For marine lovers, there are approximately 40,000 marine animals behind those thick glass. [Read more here for our full review]

Vue 
This is the city dining kind of romantic venue if you are into city views (though less so if you already enjoy the same view from your office building). The restaurant’s interior is amazing with the high arch ceiling which makes the whole dining space like a sophisticated tunnel, where its interior light dances occasionally by changing colours, like aurora just to exaggerate a little. [Read more here for our full review]
Address: Level 19, 50 Collyer Quay, OUE Bayfront, Singapore 049321

1-Atico 
The interior of 1-Atico is gorgeous which houses three concepts – Fire, Flnt and Atico Lounge. The high ceiling lends the whole space with ample natural light, and the highlight is definitely the panoramic city view as well. There is a dining section once you enter the restaurant, as well as a mezzanine level with ample of tables by the window for the best dining view. [Read more here for our full review]
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, #55-01 Ion Orchard, Singapore 238801

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