As we enter the season for love again and prepare to shower our significant other with luscious gifts and meaningful acts of appreciation, we inevitably start planning the perfect celebration with dining experiences to warm both their heart and tummy. This Valentine’s Day, impress your date and show them just how much you care by pampering them at these restaurants.
15 Stamford by Alvin Leung
Pushing beyond your usual candlelit dinner, 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung elevates your romantic experience with a dancefloor and photo-taking opportunities for couples to remember the night by, on top of an exquisite five-course dinner that begins with a champagne cocktail and starters like Yuzu Mud Crab, Poached Diver Scallops, and Winter Black Truffles, followed by a choice of Japanese Bluefish or Arita Wagyu Beef Striploin for mains. The meal ends on a high with a delicate Rosella Meringue dessert with Cheese Mousse, Walter Seed Crisp, Citrus Peta, and Honey Lavender Ice Cream. Drink to the night with exclusive Valentine’s Day cocktails, Of Courtships and Uncertainties, Ai Stead Mai, and Of Heartbreaks and Make-Ups, representing various stages of love as interpreted by their bartenders.
Ahāra
A posh, new destination offering intimacy without pretensions, Ahāra’s contemporary Indian cuisine promises to elevate your Valentine’s date with their inaugural Valentine’s Day menu. Available exclusively for dinner on Feb 11 and 14, the 9-course menu is an elaborate meal created in collaboration with Penfolds, featuring pours of the latter’s iconic Grange Shiraz and Grandfather Rare Tawny to pair with highlights such as Hay Smoked Oysters with Sol Kadhi, Bombay Toastie, and Duck Vadouvan. To make the night even more memorable, one lucky pair of diners will find a Golden Nugget in the form of coffee bean covered in gold flakes hidden within The Rose dessert, which will entitle them to a complimentary bottle of Penfolds wine.
Da Paolo Dempsey Restaurant & Bar
Available exclusively on Feb 14, the popular Italian dining destination sets the mood with a range of specially created Valentine’s Day à la carte specials to pamper your date amidst the idyllic and verdant Dempsey Hill surrounds. Indulge your palate in amazing offerings, starting with the likes of Hokkaido Oysters, Caviar, Ikura, Yuzu Dressing, Fresh Pomelo, Edible Flowers, then moving on to mains such as Braised Lamb Shank, Saffron Potato Purée, Red Wine Sauce, Salt-baked Coral Trout, Green Beans, Italian Rice in Seafood Broth, and the delectable Egg Tagliatelle, Pan-seared Duck Liver, Porcini Mushrooms, Portobello Mushrooms, Fresh Baby Spinach, Parmesan Crisps, Veal Jus.
Dolce Vita
Dine under the stars this Valentine’s Day for a truly memorable celebration of romance at Dolce Vita. Available only on Feb 14, the special 5-course Valentine’s Day Set Dinner features a unique Risotto infused with the flavour of champagne for a romantic touch, paired with the sweet taste of red prawns, an indulgent Marinated Hamachi with Oscietra Caviar and green apple ginger dressing, Pan-roasted Black Angus Beef Fillet with black truffle, and more! In line with the month of love, Mandarin Oriental’s The Spa is also offering an Endless Love wellness escape for two, comprising a nourishing body scrub and aromatherapy massage, before enjoying a revitalising afternoon tea session by the bay.
Gary’s
Revel in the season of love with a romantic contemporary degustation menu at Gary’s. Exclusively available from Feb 10 to 14, the charming restaurant provides a backdrop for your perfect date night as you sweep your date off their feet with a 7-course Valentine’s Day celebration menu featuring the likes of Spanish Red Prawns to start, Alaskan King Crab with zabaione and caviar, rich and buttery duck liver, homemade tagliatelle from an extravagant cheese wheel with freshly shaved Winter Black Truffles, wild-caught Seabass, Japanese Arita Wagyu, and a delicate pistachio parfait dessert. To make your date night that much more special, diners will also receive a complimentary glass of their Love Story prosecco.
Greenwood Fish Market
Offering a fuss-free experience, the trusted seafood specialist serves up prime destination dates this Valentine’s Day with their range of mouth-watering dishes and exquisite wine selection that boast no set menus or minimum spending this special season. Soak in the sea breeze and indulge in highlights like a Cold Seafood Platter at their elegant Quayside Isle waterfront restaurant, or opt for a full omakase experience by the water at their Omakase Counter. Over at their lush Bukit Timah outlet, couples get to take advantage of their Oyster Tuesday promotions comes Feb 14, as well as complimentary valet for the evening. Specially for the day, all their outlets will also be joining in the occasion with sweet chocolate-written messages that accompany their Chocolate Fondant 64% Valrhona dessert so your meal ends on a lovely note.
La Belle Epoque
Dazzle someone dear to you this Valentine’s Day at La Belle Epoque, as you indulge in an exquisite Valentine’s Day menu of contemporary European delicacies along the picturesque Singapore River. Exclusively available on Feb 13 and 14 only, enjoy starters such as the Gazpacho de Manzana, a cold apple gazpacho served with vegetable relish, and refreshing Pear & Iberico. Mains include the mouth-watering Tournedos Rossini, a filet mignon served with seared foie gras, truffle mash, and red wine port sauce, a charcoal grilled Barramundi served with creme al zucchini, and a beautiful Fennel Terrine for those who prefer a lighter alternative. The night then ends on a charming note with the unique Cupid dessert, showcasing a vibrant raspberry panna cotta with flat savoiardi and berries jelly.
Pan Pacific Singapore
Setting the stage for the most romantic time of the year, Pan Pacific Singapore’s array of celebration choices range from an unforgettable starlit dinner to a specially-curated menu at their award-winning restaurant. Available from Feb 10 to 14, head over to Edge for a gastronomic Valentine’s Day buffet dinner spread with the likes of their irresistible Salmon Wellington, Pan-fried Foie Gras, and Lobster Thermidor alongside perennial favourites like Snow Crabs and freshly-shucked oysters. For a five-course candlelit dinner under the stars, go for their one-night-only exclusive on Valentine’s Day itself, featuring King Crab and Uni complemented by a combination of Granny Smith apples and avocado, Pan Seared Scallops, Turbot bathed in Caviar Beurre Blanc, and Steak drizzled with Miso Hollandaise by their Poolside Patio. Over at Hai Tien Lo, prepare to sweep your date off their feet with an exquisite six-course set menu that includes Pan-fried Foie Gras, Double Boiled Buddha Jumps over the Wall soup, Wagyu Beef with White Asparagus, and more stunning dishes.
voco Orchard Singapore
Celebrate the month of love voco Orchard Singapore’s wide range of Valentine’s specials throughout February. At Opus Bar & Grill, indulge in their specially curated 5-course set dinner with your significant other for an intimate evening out. For a more casual and fun setting, look forward to spending Sunday afternoon with your favourite people over brunch with the exclusive Valentine’s Brunch menu. While at the hotel, don’t forget to complete the lovely experience and make your date feel that much more special with D9 Cakery’s unique Valentine’s cake, a delicious treat made with 35% Ivory white chocolate mousse, Pink Champagne-infused curd, and nutty hazelnut streusel.
VUE
Boasting one of the most breath-taking views in the city, pamper your date this Valentine’s Day with a one-day-only exclusive menu at VUE, featuring the freshest seafood and highest quality prime cut meats. The 4-course menu starts with a Seafood Platter for Two, comprising freshly shucked oysters, Orient clam salad, Maine lobster, Bluefin tuna tartare, mussels, and Royal Belgian Oscietra Caviar, before moving on to options of Pan-Seared Hokkaido Scallop or Foie Gras Tsukune Skewer. Their luxurious selection of mains present choices of Char-Grilled Japanese Abalone, Grilled Sawara Japanese Spanish Mackerel, Foie Gras Stuffed Hare Saddle, and the A5 “Kokuou” Emperor Black Wagyu Kumamoto from Japan. Then end your meal on a sweet note with a delicate Lychee Rose or rich Coffee Chocolate dessert.
Wagatomo
Comprising a medley of sharing dishes specially put together for the month of love, Wagatomo presents a limited-time Valentine’s Day 7-course menu that brings diners on a journey to explore the concept of perfect matches with courses that complement one another either in taste or texture. Available from Feb 06 to 18, look forward to fresh bites of tuna and gyu sashimi, flavours of pumpkin and miso with truffle honey, tomato and watermelon with yuzu kosho cream, decadent wagyu, and a delicate dessert with Valrhona Araguani 72%.
