10 Awesome Valentine’s Day Dinners for 2015 – From Fancy Pants to Well Priced
PUBLISHED January 30th, 2015 04:00 pm | UPDATED June 1st, 2016 12:20 pm
The way to a Singaporean’s heart is through his/her stomach, so no matter what you have planned to celebrate Valentine’s Day; a good dinner is definitely on the cards.
And if you’re not planning to get down and dirty in the kitchen, this is probably our best gift to you – our top 10 dining hotspots for Valentine’s Day this year. There’s something here that’ll cater to most kinds of budgets; good luck!
The Posh Nosh
Stellar at 1-Altitude
The folks at 1-Altitude are aces at throwing themed dinner parties with a view and this Valentine’s Day, they’ve decided to go with fairytales so you can expect dinner to be a beautifully curated culinary story! The 7-course meal kicks off on the winding path of love with the Oyster and Pearl and the Sea Urchin and Scallop, followed by luxuriating in the espuma of love with Truffle (asparagus, foie gras, and fresh truffle) and Three Cuts of Angus Beef. The tale ends Happily Ever After; this dessert of red currant, lemon mascarpone and violette custard completes the night on a honeyed note.
Price: $190++ per person for window seating and $160++ for non-window seating. Valentine’s Day menu also available at $160++ on 13 and 15 February 2015
Stellar at 1-Altitude is located at Level 62, 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616. For reservations, please call 6438 0410 or email [email protected].
Fat Cow
Japanese inspired steakhouse Fat Cow has got all your indulgences covered in their 6-course affair for the evening. From appetizers like Hokkaido Uni to Shiso Tempura (crispy sea urchin wrapped with shiso leaf and white truffle salt) to fresh sashimi – they’re bringing out the bluefin medium fatty tuna – and Wagyu no Houba Yaki (A3 Saga sirloin or A4 Ohmi ribeye), this meal is satisfaction guaranteed.
Price: $188++ per person
Fat Cow is located at #01-01 Camden Medical Centre, 1 Orchard Boulevard, Singapore 248649. For reservations, call 6735 0308.
Lewin Terrace
French-Japanese establishment Lewin Terrace is right up your alley this Valentine’s Day if you’re looking to enjoy Japanese food amidst a pretty ambience. They’re hosting a special guest for the occasion: Japanese celebrity Chef Takayoshi Shiozawa, of Kagoshima’s Cainoya fame. Guests are in for an awesome 9-course Japanese-Italian omakase featuring the former’s signature Japanese-Italian dishes, like Homemade Pici Pasta and Iron Steak, prepared with the freshest produce from Kagoshima.
Price: $168++ per person for dinner on 13 and 14 February 2015, wine pairing preferred at 88++ per person
Lewin Terrace is located at 21 Lewin Terrace, Singapore 179290.
The Marvellous Mid-Range
Lawry’s The Prime Rib Singapore
Can’t decide between beef or seafood? Take your romantic rendezvous to Lawry’s The Prime Rib Singapore, which does both equally well. While the star of the 5-course dinner is definitely their mouth-watering Roasted Prime Rib of Beef (accompanied by their signature Yorkshire Pudding and US Idaho Mashed Potatoes of course), other delectable seafood dishes like Waves of Passion – crab bisque with crabmeat risotto – and The Perfect Pair, a duo of Atlantic lobster tail and king salmon, await. To sweeten the deal, those who book their spots for the first seating will receive a mystery gift bag worth more than $200++, including a stalk of rose, dining vouchers and a bottle of Bortolomiol Miol Prosecco.
Price: Dinner of Love from $138++ per person, seatings at 4.33pm, 7.13pm, and 9.13pm. A Petite Valentine’s 4-course menu is also available at $98++ per person on 12, 13, and 15 February 2015
Lawry’s The Prime Rib Singapore is located at #04-01/31 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road, Singapore 238897. For reservations, please call 6836 3333 or email [email protected].
Esquina
Exclusively presented at Esquina 2.0 (the private dining room away from the madding crowd on the first floor), the 6-course tasting menu is a feast for the senses right from the beginning with their signature canapés, like the Warm Thyme & Onion Bread with smoked bone marrow butter. Actual courses include Smoked Potato Soup,Roasted and Poached Foie Gras, and Wagyu Beef Rump with green curry puree.
Price: $148++ per person, includes a glass of champagne. First seating at 6.30-8pm, second seating 8.30-11pm.
Esquina is located at 16 Jiak Chuan Road, Singapore 089267. For reservations, call 6222 1616.
LeVeL33
If beer is something both of you have an affinity for, the world’s highest urban craft-brewery beckons this Valentine’s Day. The 3-course modern European set dinner features four options for both starters and mains (great for picky palates, really). So you could kick off with the Seared Hokkaido Scallop or Seared Lobster Claw, and follow with theSlow Braised Lamb Osso Buco. And for dessert, homemade Lavender and 33.15 India Pale Ale Ice Cream – yum! Pssst, is your other half vegetarian? With legit meatless courses on the menu like Candied Beet and Carrot Salad to start and Cheese and Truffle Torteli as a main, LeVeL33 is definitely the place to go.
Price: $98++ per person, Valentine’s Platter at $85++ available for dinner on 13 and brunch on 14 February 2015
LeVeL33 is located at Level 33 Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, 8 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018981.
The Halia at Singapore Botanic Gardens
Widely acknowledged to be one of the most romantic restaurants in Singapore, Halia at Singapore Botanic Gardens is proffering its usual brand of fusion cuisine – expect plates like Tuna Tataki with tea-smoked poached egg and Roasted Wagyu Beef Bavette and bok choy sautéed with Szechuan pepper – in its 4-course set dinner. Guests will also get to bring home a Halia gift and a picture souvenir.
Price: $300 nett per couple, $420 nett per couple with wine pairing. Seatings at 5.30pm, 8pm, and 10.30pm.
Halia at Raffles Hotel is located at Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673. For reservations, call 6287 0711 or email [email protected].
Excellent Value Eats
Etna
The 4-course traditional Italian feast at Etna begins with a refreshing antipasti of King Prawn Carpaccio, marinated in Stravecchio brandy with rhubarb and asparagus sauce. For the primo, diners can look forward to Homemade Red Chilli Tonnarelli Pasta with Fresh Scallops before tucking into Tuna Loin breaded in Squid Ink with cannellini beans and beetroot puree. Finish up with a palate cleansing Passionfruit Parfait with Hazelnut Brittle and White Chocolate.
Price: $78++ per person, includes a welcome cocktail
Etna is located at 49 Duxton Road, Singapore 089513. For reservations, call 6220 5513.
D’Bell
Spice up Valentine’s Day (literally) by taking your date out for a hearty Indian meal at D’Bell. Start your 4-course dinner with a soup of wild mushroom and almonds. After indulging in your choice of Kebab Platter, your delectably grilled main – lamb, sea bass, or cottage cheese steak – will arrive with heart shaped tandoori bread. Conclude the night with the divine Rose Petals & Mango Rasmalai (cottage cheese dumplings filled with mango and rose petal jam).
Price: $98++ per couple, includes 2 glasses of wine
D’Bell is located at 43 North Canal Road, Singapore 059299. For reservations, please call 6536 4046 or email [email protected].
My Little Spanish Place
My Little Spanish Place in Bukit Timah is one place off the beaten Valentine’s Day track if you’re looking for one. The 4-course special menu stars the usual Spanish suspects like Iberico ham and Tomato Coca Bread and Roasted Piquillo Peppers stuffed with Manchego Mousse. For mains, you get to choose between grilled squid, baby lamb cutlets, and grilled sardines. Selected wines are also going at 15% off for the night.
Price: $75+ per person
My Little Spanish Place is located at 619 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269720.
Top Image: Lewin Terrace
