15 Swoon-Worthy Singapore Restaurants To Book For Your Valentine’s Day Feasting

Romance, in Singapore, comes in many forms. Sometimes it’s candlelight and white tablecloths, sometimes it’s city lights from 50 storeys up, and sometimes it’s sitting elbow-to-elbow at a counter while a chef quietly works magic in front of you. Whether you’re planning a first date that needs just the right amount of atmosphere, an anniversary dinner that calls for something special, or a long-overdue night out where the food does half the talking, choosing the right restaurant matters more than we like to admit.

The good news? Singapore does romance exceptionally well. From intimate omakase counters and garden-set fine dining rooms to rooftop restaurants with skyline views and moody shophouse hideaways, the city is packed with places designed for lingering conversations and shared plates. We're looking at spaces that feel considered, food that invites sharing, and settings that quietly elevate the evening without stealing the spotlight.

Ahead, we’ve rounded up the most romantic restaurants in Singapore where the vibe is just as important as what’s on the plate.

temper

83 Neil Road, #01-07

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Entering temper is like entering an enclave. Turn a corner and the space expands into a lush and intimate space that invites conversation. In the early evening, temper is made for unhurried dinners where the mood is soft, the lighting forgiving, and the food confidently restrained. The room leans elegant without being stuffy, with warm tones and soft seats that makes it easy to settle in and stay awhile. 

The menu revolves around contemporary cooking with seasonal finesse, balancing refined technique with flavours that feel comforting rather than showy. Expect carefully plated dishes that invite sharing, backed by a considered wine list and cocktails that keep things interesting without stealing focus. Come nightfall, temper amps up with a great music programming, so you'll have to draw closer to your loved one for any conversations. Or, whisk them away for a dance. It's an easy pick for romance without trying too hard.

Lawry's The Prime Rib

333A Orchard Road, #04-01/31

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A classic for a reason, Lawry’s The Prime Rib is old-school romance done properly. Think plush carpets, dark wood interiors and tables set for lingering over conversation, wine and exceptionally well-executed beef. It’s unapologetically traditional, which is exactly what makes it such a reliable choice for anniversaries, birthdays and dinners where the intention is clear from the moment you sit down.

The star, of course, is the prime rib. It's carved tableside, generously portioned, and served with all the trimmings that have earned Lawry’s its loyal following over decades. There’s something inherently romantic about the ritual here, from the attentive service to the sense that time slows down just a little once dinner begins. If you’re after a date night spot that leans classic and consistent, this one still delivers in spades.

VUE

50 Collyer Quay, Rooftop Level 19

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Perched high above the city, VUE is all about skyline drama paired with refined European-inspired dining. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping views of Marina Bay, while the dining room itself stays polished and intimate, striking the right balance between special-occasion glamour and relaxed elegance. It’s a natural choice when you want the setting to do some of the heavy lifting.

The menu focuses on modern French techniques with seasonal ingredients, delivering plates that feel luxurious without tipping into excess. Add a well-curated wine list and an atmosphere that shines after dark, and VUE becomes an easy pick for date nights that call for a little wow factor. Book a window seat if you can, the view alone is worth lingering over dessert.

JAAN by Kirk Westaway

2 Stamford Road, Level 70

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For couples who take food seriously, JAAN by Kirk Westaway offers a quietly spectacular kind of romance. Set high above the city with intimate table spacing and hushed elegance, the dining room feels calm, focused and deeply considered, perfect for an evening where the experience unfolds course by course.

Chef Kirk Westaway’s modern British cuisine champions seasonal produce and clean, precise flavours, presented through tasting menus that feel thoughtful rather than overwhelming. The service is polished yet warm, and the pace encourages you to settle in and savour each moment. JAAN is less about flashy theatrics and more about shared appreciation — making it ideal for anniversaries, proposals, or any night where the intention is unmistakably serious.

Nobu

190 Orchard Boulevard, Level 3

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Globally recognised and consistently stylish, Nobu remains a go-to for romantic dinners with a cosmopolitan edge. The space is sleek and contemporary, with a buzz that feels energetic without tipping into chaos. It's ideal for couples who like their romance paired with flawless execution.

The menu blends Japanese precision with Peruvian influence, offering plenty of crowd-pleasing signatures alongside seasonal specials. From impeccably fresh sashimi to rich, umami-driven hot dishes, everything is designed for sharing. Add strong drinks and attentive service, and Nobu becomes a reliable choice for date nights that feel polished, indulgent and effortlessly cool.

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Luke's Oyster Bar & Chop House

22 Gemmill Lane

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Inspired by the timeless and sophisticated seafood houses of America’s Atlantic Coast, Luke’s Oyster Bar and Chop House is known for its selection of oysters, seafood, prime steaks, and chops. With its sultry brown leather seating, stunning black and white bar and outstanding menu, the Travis Masiero owned joint has single-handedly defined the quality dining experience.

If you’re in the mood for meat, try the bone-in tenderloin au poivre or the milk-fed Dutch veal chop with anchovy marmite butter. However, the real highlight is a tray of Luke’s oysters, which are sourced from chef Masiero’s hometown of Boston—one of the finest sources of fresh oysters in the world. For dessert, you can’t beat the milk and cookies.

Ocean Restaurant

8 Sentosa Gateway, Equarius Hotel, Sentosa Island

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Let's be honest, there's nothing more romantic than dining with manta rays and 40,000 other marine friends at Ocean Restaurant. Created by French Michelin-star chef Oliver Bellin, this impressive dining experience allows you to dine on fresh, sustainably sourced seafood as you bask in the aqua glow of a floor-to-ceiling aquarium.

The dinner menu consists of just eight carefully selected dishes, all of which you can savour along with perfectly paired wine when you order the eight-course dinner. Expect king crab tarragon, lobster raviolo, butter-poached Dover sole and strawberry pavlova for dessert.

Sushi Yujo

165 Tanjong Pagar Road, Amara Hotel #02-26

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Sure, you might think you’ve tried the best omakase Singapore has to offer, but Sushi Yujo stands a good chance of becoming your new fave. Nestled in the heart of the Central Business District, Sushi Yujo is headed up by Chef Desmond Fong, formerly at Les Amis’ Sushi Jin, so he knows his stuff.

The snug 13-seater restaurant serves up a lunch set menu from $48 which is tasty and kind on the wallet, and $68 to $198 for a lunch omakase menu. With seafood flown in four times a week from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market, you can expect the freshest of ingredients.

Kaarla

88 Market Street, #51-02

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Perched on the 51st of the CapitaSpring building and boasting breathtaking views of Marina Bay Sands, Kaarla serves up delicious Australian-Japanese dishes with a focus on ethically-sourced and farm-to-table ingredients. In fact, most of their ingredients are sourced from the 1-Arden food forest—the highest farm in the world.

At the heart of Kaarla lies its wood-fire grill where chefs work the flames in an open kitchen led by Executive Chef Lamley Chua. Highlights include the Coal Roasted Tiger Prawns which are perfectly charred with sansho pepper and native tamarind jam, and the Wood-Fire Grilled Wagyu Sliders which wedges Stanbroke wagyu patties, Kyabetsu Salad, and spicy mayonnaise between fluffy buns—perfect for sharing. For a taste of the bush, the Salt Cured & Smoked Kangaroo showcases thinly sliced cured-then-smoked roo on a bed of black barley, bush tomatoes, and dessert lime, accentuated with anchovy emulsion.

Baia

Level 4, Esplanade Mall, 8 Raffles Avenue

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Baia, named after the ancient holiday resort city loved and frequented by the Roman aristocracy, it is a high-octane lifestyle destination that offers magnificent and breathtaking panoramic views of the city and Marina Bay.

Baia’s food menu offers an enticing array of small plates, featuring everything from a raw bar with caviar selections to charcuterie and cheese, gourmet pizzette, charcoal-grilled specialties, and decadent desserts. Expect to indulge in dishes like Seared Bluefin Tuna accompanied by Oscietra Caviar and Colatura Crema and Lobster Lollipops with Tarragon Aioli. The pizza selection is equally tempting, with options like Salmon Trout with Ikura, Fiordilatte, and Pizzutelli or a Truffle Fonduta with Smoked Scamorza and Cardoncelli Mushrooms. For those with a sweet tooth, Baia has three delectable desserts: Profiteroles with Hazelnut Chantilly and Chocolate Fondue, Tiramisu with Moka Cream, and Peach Melba with Tahitian Vanilla Gelato and Marshmallow.

Aniba

6 Battery Road, #05-03

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Aniba is one of those places that understands fusion properly–rooted in Middle Eastern flavours, but unafraid to wander. The menu draws from Levantine and North African influences, layered with global techniques and unexpected twists that keep things playful rather than precious. It’s confident, bold cooking that rewards curiosity, whether you’re dipping in for a drink or settling in for the full experience.

That spirit comes through clearly in dishes like the TLV Tostada: a crisp Belgian waffle topped with wild Norwegian salmon ceviche, charred kale, Thai mango and a jalapeño kick that ties everything together. The space matches the food beat for beat—dark, moody and just a little seductive. Start with a cocktail and smoked trout doughnuts at the speakeasy-style bar, or move deeper into the restaurant for a veg- and fish-forward feast that’s designed for sharing, conversation and lingering long after the plates are cleared.

Firangi Superstar

20 Craig Road, #01-03

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With low lighting and four themed rooms—the Officer’s Club, Old Railway Room, Elephant Palace and Jungle Lodge—all curated to look like film sets, Firangi Superstar is more of a cinematic journey through India than a restaurant.

We recommend the Australian Wagyu bone-in rib, which is marinated in a flavourful nihari marinade and finished on a charcoal grill, resulting in a deliciously succulent interior and charred exterior. Alternatively, the vegetarian version includes three pieces of mushroom kofta, served on a creamy bed of lentils and crowned with sautéed Shimeji mushrooms.

Tamba

101 Duxton Road

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Housed in a two-storey conserved shophouse, Tamba is an intimate and lively enclave that celebrates the vibrant spirit and rich flavours of West Africa. With it's dark and moody interior, the 25-seater hideaway is the perfect spot for your next date night.

Tamba’s culinary philosophy is a homage to West African luxury, blended skillfully with the comforting essence of home. You can choose from beloved staples such as Jollof Rice with sofrito, Sakura chicken, and smoked pork belly; Tapalapa bread with goat’s milk ricotta, drizzled with house-smoked honey and smoked bacon butter. A house favourite of Head Chef Darren is Suya, a grilled skewer dish made of Angus tenderloin and accompanied by kachumbari (a piquant tomato and onion salad) and a crunchy smoked kuli kuli.

Helmed by award-winning bartender Joma Rivera as General Manager, Tamba’s cocktail menu is split into two parts. The first is inspired by stories from Tamba’s life growing up, and includes savoury tomato cocktail Dry Boney, a tamarind cachaca cocktail, The Next Pele, and a clarified milk cocktail, Vita, made with cacao butter fat-washed Mhoba rum sourced from South Africa. The second, Friends of Tamba, includes Chouti, a cognac-based tongue-in-cheek drink, and agave cocktails Smoker’s Kiss and Get A Room.

Pasta Bar

55 Keong Saik Road, #01-05

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An intimate alcove that embodies Italy’s rich culinary history and pays homage to the country’s quintessential diet staple, Pasta Bar is known for its delicious hand-pulled pasta and laidback counter culture. Nestled in the heart of Keong Saik road, the restaurant is anchored around an 18-seater open kitchen bar-counter where you can watch Michelin-trained Head Chef Ales Donat work his magic.

Current menu highlights include the tableside carbonara, which is tossed tableside in a large flaming cheese wheel, and the confit duck ravioli, which showcases a little-known dough technique where cooked egg yolk is added to raw egg yolks to make an incredibly velvety and creamy pasta casing for the duck filling.

Ro.ia 

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

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Nestled within the lush landscapes of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, E.J.H. Corner House, named for its resident Professor Edred John Henry Corner, stands as a destination for fine cuisine and exceptional experiences. At its site in the first and only tropical garden on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List, the storied black and white is the new home of Ro.ia.

Inspired by the river Roya which curves between France and Italy, Ro.ia presents a progressive Indian cuisine supported by classical French techniques from Chef Priyam Chatterjee. The youngest and first chef of Indian heritage to be conferred the French knighthood, Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole, Chef Priyam presents a menu of global influences, artfully executed by his passion for and mastery of French cuisine and technique. 

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