The 7 Most Romantic Restaurants in Singapore 2024

Written by Sarah Ong | September 11, 2024

Image: The Clifford Pier

What could be better than being surrounded by dazzling city lights, with a glass of champagne in one hand while clutching your significant other’s hand in the other? Gazing into each other’s eyes and exchanging sweet nothings, only to be interrupted by your server laying down a perfectly cooked steak on your table? Even that cannot destroy the moment.

If you’re on the search for a romantic restaurant for your next date, look no further because we have done the work for you. Here’s our curated list of the 7 most romantic restaurants in Singapore [2024 review].

1. The Clifford Pier @ The Fullerton Bay Hotel

Image: The Clifford Pier

Address

80 Collyer Quay, Lobby Level, The Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore 049326

Phone

+65 6877 8911

Opening hours

Weekends and public holidays 10:30 – 15:00; 17:00 – 22:30
Weekdays 17:00 – 22:30

Website

The Clifford Pier

dining-rsvp@fullertonhotels.com

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Built between 1927 and 1933, The Clifford Pier played an important part in Singapore’s trade and economic growth. It ceased operations in 2006, allowing it to be converted to one of the country’s most romantic restaurants today.

The Clifford Pier at The Fullerton Bay Hotel kept both the original structure and the name of the pier, giving it a notable old-world charm. They also kept the traditional concept of a vibrant hawker center at night so that diners can enjoy classic Singaporean favorites while admiring the gorgeous marina view.

Highlights:

A remarkable beverage menu at Gin Parlour @ The Clifford Pier: What is romance without a bottle of wine or a glass of other spirited cocktails? Gin Parlour @ The Clifford Pier curates a remarkable beverage menu that features the richest selection of gin from different parts of the world such as Spain, Germany, and Japan. They also have a list of wines from France, Australia, Italy, and Chile.
“Live” hawker stations: Singapore’s hawker culture has shaped the country’s culinary landscape, with its history tracing back to the 1800s. When the place operated as a pier up to the early 2000s, hawker stalls lined up the docks to provide nourishment to sailors and traders. It is a part of history that The Clifford Pier would want to keep, so chefs whip up classic hawker fare including Laksa, Popiah, and Hainanese Chicken Rice.
Luxurious wedding venue: Reserve a table at The Clifford Pier for a romantic dinner, or book the entire place for the most romantic day of your life—it’s your choice, really. With a maximum capacity of 50 persons, you can have the intimate, luxurious wedding you’ve always dreamed of, surrounded by people that you love the most. You’ll be surprised to find The Clifford Pier’s affordable wedding package that is packed with great offerings such as choices between a 4-course Western menu and a 5-course Chinese menu, complimentary bottle of wine per table, a vintage Rolls Royce with chauffeur, and special wedding souvenirs for your guests.

MENU: Prepare your palate for Singaporean hawker classics that are given an upgraded, luxurious treatment. On weekends and public holidays, The Clifford Pier offers a Heritage Dim Sum Brunch where you can get your fill of traditional dim sum, favorite Singaporean entrees, and local desserts.

MUST TRIES:

Singapore Satay, S$15
Teochew Porridge, S$19
Oyster Omelette, S$16
Teh Tarik, S$8

LOOK & FEEL: You’ll want to ditch the shorts and flip-flops because The Clifford Pier is an image of understated luxury, think old-world charm meets 21st-century sensibilities.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$50

NOTE: Enjoy happy hour at 17:00-20:00, Mondays through Sundays.

GETTING THERE

Buses: 10, 655, 97E (3-min walk from One Fullerton and Clifford Centre bus stops)
Nearest MRT station: Raffles Place (6-min walk from exits EW14 and NS26)

2. Monti @ The Fullerton Pavilion

Image: Monti

Address

Monti at 1-Pavilion, 82 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049327

Phone

+65 6535 0724

Opening hours

Daily 11:00 – 15:00; 17:00 – 22:30

Website

http://www.monti.sg/

reservations@monti.sg

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There’s no doubt about it—Italy is one of the most romantic countries in the world, including its food, wine, and even people. Monti at The Fullerton Pavilion brings a little slice of Italy to this part of Singapore.

With sweeping views of the famed Marina Bay, you will be inclined to think that Monti was designed with romance in mind. However, the focus is not on romance, but on offering an authentic Italian dining experience, starting from the highest-quality ingredients such as handmade pastas and custom olive oils. Whether you’re visiting for brunch, dinner, or cocktails, you are guaranteed a memorable, intimate affair.

Highlights:

Chef’s Degustation Menu: Head Chef Felix Chong has more than 15 years of outstanding experience in Italian fine-dining, which he makes excellent use of in his special 6-course degustation menu. Starting at S$158, get ready to be satisfied with dishes that have placed Italy as an important culinary destination: homely, sophisticated, and made with love.
Weekend all-you-can-eat Colapranzo brunch: Imagine yourself on a lazy weekend, taking delight in authentic Italian fare while admiring the beautiful Marina Bay. Starting at S$68 for adults and S$34 for children, you can enjoy appetizers, pasta, steak and other meats, luxurious side dishes, and desserts that will have you saying, “Delizioso!”
Daily free-flow affair from 16:30 – 19:30 or 19:30 – 22:30: Celebrating an important milestone? How does S$78 for 3 hours of free-flowing roséwines, Prosecco, spritzers, and beers sound to you? Sounds like a great deal, right?

MENU: It’s Italian goodness all day at Monti: antipasti, soup, hand-crafted pasta including an array of ravioli choices, seafood and meat entrees, and desserts. The Wagyu steaks, featuring high marbling grade, are good for sharing at 1.1 kilograms at least.

MUST TRIES:

Burratina Cheese, S$34
Pan-seared Hokkaido Scallop, S$38
Acquerello Risotto, S$42
Bomba, S$20

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$110

LOOK & FEEL: Opulence is the overall vibe at Monti, starting from glass windows that give you exceptional views of the Marina Bay to the wooden interiors and hand-picked artistic decors.

NOTE: Monti offers island-wide delivery if you would rather have that signature Italian romance at home or other parts of Singapore.

GETTING THERE:

Buses: 10, 100, 655, 97E (3-min walk from One Fullerton bus stop)
Nearest MRT station: Raffles Place (Take East West Line; 8-min walk from EW14/NS26)

3. The Halia @ Singapore Botanic Gardens

Image: The Halia

Address

1 Cluny Road, via Tyersall Avenue, Ginger Gardens, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 259569

Phone

+65 8444 1148

Opening hours

Weekdays 09:00 – 21:00; Weekends 10:00 – 21:00

Promotion

Get 45% off with The Halia's dining voucher

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As you walk into The Halia, you might start to wonder if you’re entering paradise, and that’s perfectly understandable. Set in the lush expanse of Ginger Garden of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, this one-of-a-kind restaurant offers a delightful reprieve from the cosmopolitan hustle and bustle.

As home to more than 250 species of gingers, you can feast on greenery as far as your eyes can see. And when the feast of the palate begins, your attention diverts to the modern European fare with a delicate Asian touch—and at that moment, you know, you’re exactly where you want to be.

Highlights:

Weekend brunch menu: Lazy weekend in paradise enjoying mouthwatering brunch delights with free-flowing freshly-brewed coffee or black tea? Yes, please! On weekends and public holidays, The Halia offers brunch from 10:00 to as late as 17:00, so there’s no need to wake up early just to get brunch. Weekends are all about that extra hour of sleep anyway, right?
Vegetarian options: Gone are the days when vegetarian dishes meant boring, tasteless mishmash of veggies. At The Halia, vegetarian options are just as scrumptious as non-vegetarian offerings that their menu could actually convert non-vegetarians to go green. Dried olive, salted artichoke chips, feta cheese, and espelette chili pepper, anyone?
Romantic events venue: The Halia partners with Garden Events Singapore to deliver memorable events that wow every client, every guest, and even themselves. How would it feel to celebrate special milestones in your life in this piece of heaven? Purely blissful.

MENU: The Halia offers an assortment of menus to indulge every craving you might have: all-day, breakfast, brunch, set lunch, and kids’ menu. Each menu features contemporary European recipes that are given a distinct Asian flair.

MUST TRIES:

Fresh Yogurt Pot, S$8
Ikana Fresh Green Shell Mussel, S$24
Wok-Fried Wagyu Beef & Ginger, S$22
Honeydew Sago, S$10

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$65

LOOK & FEEL: Romance in nature is the overall theme at The Halia, with open-air dining that gives you refreshing, unobstructed views of the gardens. The structure was constructed in meticulous consideration of the foliage’s natural growth, and then enhanced with opulent decors such as Instagram-worthy tiles and chandelier.

NOTE: Watch out for special promotions such as 1-for-1 desserts, 1-for-1 soups, and great discounts.

GETTING THERE:

Buses: 7, 105, 123, 174, 502 (Get off at Gleneagles Hospital bus stop, enter through Tanglin Gate, and enjoy a leisurely 8-min walk through Swan Lake.)
Nearest MRT station: Botanic Gardens (Circle Line and Downtown Line; enter through Bukit Timah Gate, where The Halia is a 20- to 30-min walk away)

4. Zafferano Italian Restaurant & Lounge

Image: Zafferano Italian Restaurant & Lounge

Address

Ocean Financial Centre, Level 43, 10 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049315

Phone

+65 6509 1488

Opening hours

Tuesday to Friday 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 23:00; Saturday and Sunday 12:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 23:00; Closed on Mondays

Website

http://zafferano.sg/

info@zafferano.sg

Promotion

Get 10% off with Zafferano's dining voucher

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Rooftops have the innate power to evoke feelings of romance—add to that scenic views of the Singapore skyline and ambrosial dishes from one of the world’s most romantic cuisines, and you are promised a wonderful date that you will never forget. True to the Italian culture, Zafferano is all about passion, red-fiery passion for food, wine, hospitality, and giving guests a genuine Italian rendezvous.

Zafferano believes that an exceptional meal always begins with the choice of ingredients, which is why every Italian dish highlights the finest and freshest produce straight out of Italia. Have a craving for real tiramisu? You can get it right here on the island.

Highlights:

Chef’s Menu by Chef Andrea de Paola: Chef Andrea de Paola is one of the youngest chefs to shape Singapore’s culinary landscape. As Singapore’s Top Restaurants star-awardee, Chef De Paola’s cooking philosophy focuses on the skillful use of homegrown produce to deliver impeccable dishes with powerful, sophisticated flavors. His 6-course menu, which comes with a wine pairing option, is the perfect way to enjoy the picturesque view, romantic ambiance, and signature Italian hospitality.
Italian table brunch menu: Aside from romance, Zafferano is keen on taking the Italian table brunch culture to Singapore. Served for sharing, this menu showcases well-loved antipasti, secondi, and dolci such as Stracciatella, Gamberi, Risotto, and Tiramisu. Starting at S$98, brunch already includes free-flowing sparkling wine, house white and red wines, beer, soft drinks, juices, and coffee/tea.
Walk-in wine cellar: Zafferano has a walk-in wine cellar where they curate New and Old World wines including more than 200 just from Italy, plus a lot more from other countries. Their wine connoisseurs are always ready with their wine pairing recommendations, so don’t hesitate to ask.

MENU: Zafferano curates 5 food menus: set lunch, ala carte, dessert, brunch, and chef’s menu; and 3 beverage menus. Each menu is remarkably Italian, so be prepared to take delight in a rich selection of antipasti, pasta and risotto, seafood and meat entrees, grilled specialties, flavorful sides, house-made sauces, and traditional desserts.

MUST-TRIES:

200 Days Grain-fed Black Angus Beef Rib-eye, S$24
Charcoal-baked Pollo, S$38
Sicilian Red Prawn Risotto, S$42
Tiramisu, S$16

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$140

LOOK & FEEL: Zafferano imposes a “smart casual” dress code to go along with their splendid interiors, decors, and cutlery.

NOTE: Ladies, take note! Thursday night is ladies’ night; free-flow Spumante, house red and white wine at only S$50++.

GETTING THERE:

Buses: 10, 100, 196, 196A, 655, 97, 97E (2-min walk from Collyer Quay bus stop)
Nearest MRT station: Raffles Place (Take East West Line and exit at EW14/NS26)

5. Ocean Restaurant @ Resorts World Sentosa

Ocean Restaurant at Resorts World Sentosa

Image: Ocean Restaurant

Address

22 Sentosa Gateway, SEA Aquarium, West Zone Carpark B1M, #B1-455 & 456
Singapore 098136

Phone

+65 6577 6688

Opening hours

Daily except Wednesday and Thursday 11:30 – 13:30; 18:00 – 22:30

Website

www.rwsentosa.com/en/restaurants/ocean-restaurant/

ocean@rwsentosa.com

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First date jitters always include fear of uncomfortable silences, but at Ocean Restaurant at Resorts World Sentosa, you are saved from this problem. Dubbed as Southeast Asia’s Only Underwater Dining Experience, majestic sea creatures such as giant manta rays, baby sharks, and colorful fish will prove to be excellent conversation starters.

Ocean Restaurant has also received a high sustainability level of 95% for harvesting produce and proteins using environmentally-responsible methods. This shows up on your plate to give you a gastronomic experience that does not only satiate your hunger but also satisfies your green heart.

Highlights:

Extraordinary underwater dining experience: There is no other place in Singapore (or Southeast Asia, for that matter) that allows you to indulge in Mediterranean-Californian fusion cuisine while marveling at around 40,000 friendly marine creatures. While the place is undoubtedly romantic, it is also a wonderful place to take the kids as they develop an appreciation for the sea and the life in it.
Festive set lunch and dinner menus: Starting at S$78 for lunch and S$168 for dinner, Ocean Restaurant’s set menus take the guesswork out of ordering the best dishes from the menu. Each menu features a cold and hot appetizer, an entrée, and a dessert.
Intimate wedding venue: Ocean Restaurant allows you to celebrate your journey to forever in a truly rare and unforgettable way. With a capacity of up to 69 people, share this most romantic moment with the most important people in your life—and 40,000 water creatures.

MENU: Ocean Restaurant presents a menu that highlights Mediterranean-Californian fusion cuisine with oriental flavors. Set and ala carte menus are available, leaving you and your significant other spoiled for choice.

MUST-TRIES:

Salmon Confit
Kataifi-wrapped Obsiblue Prawn
24-hour Braised Beef Short Rib
Mandarin & Orange

LOOK & FEEL: Well, there may be an expanse of azure waters surrounding the restaurant, but the interiors are truly fancy, so you would want to show up in your smart casuals.

NOTE: Enjoy free parking with a minimum spend of S$50.

GETTING THERE:

Buses: 123, RWS8 (Get off right at Resorts World Sentosa)
Nearest MRT station: HarbourFront station (Take the North East Line or Circle Line; at the station, take the Sentosa Express or take a leisurely walk via Sentosa Boardwalk.)

6. The White Rabbit

Image: The White Rabbit

Address

39C Harding Road, Singapore 249541

Phone

+65 6473 9965

Opening hours

Tuesday to Friday 11:45 – 14:30, 18:15 – 22:00; Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holiday 11:00 – 14:30, 18:15 – 22:00; Closed on Monday

Website

https://www.thewhiterabbit.com.sg/

eat@thewhiterabbit.com.sg

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The White Rabbit has received accolades for its ambiance, something that you wouldn’t expect to find in cosmopolitan Singapore. This 12-year old restaurant is situated in a restored 1930s Ebenezer chapel, complete with stained glass windows and palatial ceilings.

The White Rabbit, a beautiful antiquated artifact in itself, is perfectly complemented by classic European recipes that are elevated to modern standards. Find out for yourself how they got Singapore Tourism Board’s vote for “Best dining experience in Singapore”.

Highlights:

Classic European favorites with a contemporary touch: Nothing spells Old World charm cuisine better than European classics, and at The White Rabbit, traditional European fare is given an elevated, modern treatment to result in a feast of all the senses. Take, for example, the Russian classic Stroganoff, The White Rabbit has successfully crafted an upscale version by using Iberico pork and infusing the sauce with earthy black truffles.
The Rabbit Hole: Just as Alice went down the rabbit hole to get to Wonderland, The Rabbit Hole takes you to an inebriated playground state of mind with their hand-picked selection of gin and gin-tonic concoctions. Singapore’s only gin garden, it is the perfect after-dinner nightcap.
Picnic baskets: Yes, the chapel has indeed been converted to a romantic restaurant, but to have a “picnic under the blue skies” is also another experience that promises spectacular memories. The White Rabbit offers two picnic basket options: the Picnic Essentials Kit and the Lavish Gourmet Basket, to be relished in the lush green gardens by the chapel.

MENU: The White Rabbit offers set lunch and dinner, ala carte, and dessert menus. The menus are not extensive but are curated with utmost love and delicacy, starting from appetizers to entrees to side dishes and desserts.

MUST-TRIES:

Tournedos Rossini, S$68
Burratina Salad, S$23
Roasted Black Truffle Chicken, S$78
Pineapple Baked Alaska, S$18

LOOK & FEEL: Stark white walls, stained glass windows, and plush furniture and fixtures, The White Rabbit will remind you of those days when people got together to feast on lunch in their Sunday best.

NOTE: Reservations are capped at 5 persons per group in compliance with government mandate.

GETTING THERE:

Buses: 105, 106, 123 (4-min walk from bus stop 13021)
Nearest MRT station: Farrer Road (Take the Circle Line, Downtown Line, or East West Line and exit at CC20. It’s a 30-min walk from there, so you might want to hail a taxi.)

7. Corner House @ Singapore Botanic Gardens

Image: Corner House at Singapore Botanic Gardens

Address

1 Cluny Road, Singapore Botanic Gardens
E J H Corner House, Nassim Gate
Singapore 259569

Phone

+65 6469 1000

Opening hours

Daily except Monday 12:00 – 15:00, 18:30 – 23:00

Website

https://cornerhouse.com.sg/

enquiries@cornerhouse.com.sg

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With a Michelin star and constant showing in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant, Corner House at Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage site, tells stories of romantic dinners, family gatherings, and stellar gastronomic adventures.

Dining at Corner House feels like coming home to a French-Asian family that awaits you with open arms and a pantry-full of fresh ingredients waiting to be whipped into magical creations. The structure itself was built in 1910, with its main architecture preserved, and its details modernized to keep up with the times. Chef David Thien and his team present an omakase-style dining experience that puts the finest seasonal produce in the spotlight.

Highlights:

Omakase style dining experience: The menu at Corner House evolves in harmony with the changing of the seasons and the creative juices of Chef David Thien and his team. Starting at S$78 for lunch and $168 for dinner, you can choose a 3-course, 5-course, or 7-course lunch; or a 5-course, 6-course, or 7-course dinner. Part of the experience is being surprised with every masterpiece that is laid out before you.
Exquisite wine collection: Wine Culture, touted as Singapore’s “fine and rare wine merchant”, takes care of Corner House’s wine collection. The restaurant’s wine cellar displays a mix of rare vintages and New World American cult labels, each bottle meticulously discerned to give guests perfect wine pairings.
Whispering Corner: For a truly romantic dining experience, book the Whispering Corner, a private space on the second floor that gets its added grandeur from the natural light that floods through the glazed windows.

MENU: There is no set menu at Corner House, you just have to trust Chef Thien and his team to surprise you with French-Asian dishes that are guaranteed to tickle your fancy.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: Prices are fixed according to the number of courses.

LOOK & FEEL: The Corner House stands majestically amid ornate foliage, luxurious and cozy at the same time.

NOTE: Early reservations are recommended.

GETTING THERE:

Buses: 154, 174, 48, 855, Dempsey Hill Shuttle Service (3-min walk from Botanic Gardens Nassim Gate)
Nearest MRT station: Botanic Gardens (Take Circle Line or Downtown Line and exit at CC19/DT9; 13-min walk to the restaurant)