5 romantic restaurants in Singapore for a Valentine’s Day dinner

Whether you want to spend it with your other half, best friend, or by yourself, here’s top romantic restaurants in Singapore for date night dinner this V-Day

Text: Kritika S

Chinese New Year might have filled out our calendars this month, but we at The Soothe are also hopeless romantics. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it gives us another reason to celebrate our relationships, this time with food, sexy lighting and the opportunity to put on something other than activewear to leave the house. Read on for our top romantic restaurants in Singapore for a memorable Valentine’s Day dinner.

From special Valentine’s Day menus with wine and champagne pairings, to green garden domes under the stars, we’ve got you covered for the perfect date night. (And if you haven’t got a significant other, take your best friend or fave family member to dine with you instead — who’s judging?)

The Summerhouse

Housed in a sprawling conservation bungalow on the idyllic grounds of Seletar Airport, the Summerhouse is a picturesque destination for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner. It’s uniquely imaginative Garden Domes surrounded by lush edible garden and its beautiful landscaped grounds are a brilliant setting for a night of French-style romance under the stars. Enjoy an exclusive five-course dining experience accompanied by a bottle of bubbly or wine for their Valentine’s Day menu that features French cuisine such as poached lobster tail, a classic French onion soup, pan-seared cod fish, and more. The dessert is a modern white chocolate cremeux tart with fresh berries and candied rosemary with lime zest.

The Summerhouse, 3 Park Lane, Seletar Aerospace Park, Singapore 798387

Botanico at the Garage

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a romantic restaurant in Singapore and a nature-inspired Valentine’s Day dinner at Botanico. Situated in a refurbished garage right in the centre of the Botanic Gardens, it’s an enchanting destination. Opt for a five-course Valentine’s Day menu with a curated list of his and hers cocktails in their indoor dining hall, or pick their lush outdoor terrace with a side of Perrier-Jouët champagne. Their mains include dishes like roasted cod and lime-braised beef short rib. Every couple dining will receive a complimentary bouquet of flowers which makes the night even more dreamy. 

Botanico at the Garage, 50 Cluny Park Rd, Level 2 Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 257488 

Pollen

Housed within the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay (the largest glass greenhouse in the world) sits romantic restaurant Pollen helmed by Michelin-starred chef Michael Wilson. And amongst the blooms there’s a special gastronomic dining experience awaiting you and your significant other this Valentine’s Day. Embark on a multi-sensory culinary journey with an exquisite six-course Valentine's Day menu that includes dishes like scarlet prawn, fromage frais, and king crab all complemented by wine pairings and champagne. With flawless views of the Marina Bay skyline and complimentary access to the Dahlia Dreams display at the Flower Dome, you and your date are in for an unforgettable date night.  

Pollen, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, #01-09 Flower Dome, Singapore 018953

SKAI

When it comes to romantic restaurants in Singapore, few are higher up than the 70th floor of Singapore’s acclaimed Swissôtel The Stamford. Skai serves contemporary European cuisine and city panoramas like no other. Apart from the iconic views and ideal ambience for a date night, the restaurant is offering a Valentine’s Day set menu between 12–14 February 2021 which also includes vegan and vegetarian menus. Executive Chef Paul Hallett’s finely curated Valentine’s Day menu with wine pairings feature dishes like black pearl oyster, heirloom beetroot with wasabi pesto, cauliflower and walnut, and lots more. There are also sweet accompaniments to suit both vegan and non-vegan palettes.

Skai, 2 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178882

Frieda

This relaxing botanical themed restaurant has created an exclusive set dinner menu to celebrate the day of love. Its four-course Valentine’s Day dinner menu includes German dishes like tartare of Fjord trout with red radish-raspberry and glazed challans duck breast, washed down with free-flow beer, wine and champagne. Surrounded by Palm trees and lush green beneath a glass atrium, Frieda is our choice for a cosy dining experience and casual laidback love-vibe with a natural ambience.

Frieda, Arcade @The Capitol Kempinski, 13 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178905

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