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Valentine’s Day will soon be here and we’ll be seeing lots of girls clutching giant stuffed toys and red rose bouquets. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or a cynical disbeliever, it’s always nice to celebrate an occasion like this – even if it’s just with a simple meal.
V-day dinners are typically expensive, but there’s no need to splurge in the hundreds range – we’ve sifted through restaurants in Singapore to help you find the most affordable dinner sets for Valentine’s Day 2018, all at no more than $60 per person.
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A gastro-pub isn’t the first thing that jumps to your mind when you’re searching for a romantic dinner spot for Valentine’s Day, but consider Fumée by Habanos for their 3-Course Set Dinner. In line with their casual chic decor and relaxed atmosphere, the V-day menu is elaborate but won’t break the bank.
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The set dinner is just $34 per person, and you’ll also be privy to a welcome drink. The Smoked Salmon Gravlax is plated prettily in the shape of a rose, with caramelised onions and salad beneath.
As for the main, you’ll be sharing a platter of food: Half Boston Lobster, Chicken Roulade, Mac & Cheese, Roasted Veggies,and a dish of Mushroom Sauce. All sweet tooths will be pleased that dinner ends with a Tiramisu.
Address: 9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-54 Millenia Walk, Singapore, 039596
Opening hours: Mon to Sat: 10AM – 2AM, Sun: 10AM – 12AM
Telephone: 6835 7339
Availability of Valentine’s set meal: 14 February 2018.
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Although housed in Cheng San Community Club, Bliss Restaurant’s alfrescoarea is still ideal for an intimate night under the stars. You’ll also be spreading the Valentine’s Day love by spending your money for the greater good at a restaurant that supports equal employment opportunity by hiring people from a range of backgrounds – including those with physical and mental disabilities, as well as ex-offenders.
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With a 4-Course set for just $35 per person, you’ll be more than satiated here. You can choose your main from three different options: Red Wine Braised Australian Lamb Shank, Pan Seared Fillet Mignon, or Grilled Norwegian Salmon.
View their Valentine’s Day menu here.
Address: Cheng San Community Club, 6 Ang Mo Kio Street 53, #01-01, Singapore, 569205
Opening hours: Sun to Thurs: 5PM – 12AM, Fri to Sat: 5AM – 1AM
Telephone: 6280 3389
Availability of Valentine’s set meal: 14 February 2018.
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Saveur serves up quality French fare that won’t leave you strapped for cash. With a 3-Course set at $36.90 per person for Valentine’s Day, you’ll be sighing in satisfaction over the food. Try their Lobster Bisque for your starter, before choosing from some of their bestsellers – including their Duck Confit with Truffle Mash and Steak Au Poivre – as your main.
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End things with a sweet note, and choose between their Dark Chocolate Fondant or Mango Passionfruit Cake.
You can choose to pair the French dishes with a glass of wine, from $9 per glass or $40 per bottle
View their Valentine’s Day menu here.
Purvis outlet
Address: 5 Purvis Street, #01-04, Singapore, 188584
Opening hours: Mon to Sun: 12PM – 9:30PM
Telephone: 6333 3121
Orchard outlet
Address: Far East Plaza, 14 Scotts Road, #01-07B, Singapore, 228213
Opening hours: Mon to Sun: 12PM – 9:30PM
Telephone: 6736 1121
Dhoby Ghaut outlet
Address: The Cathay, 2 Handy Road, #01-11/12, Singapore, 229233
Opening hours: Mon to Sun: 12PM – 9:30PM
Telephone: 6735 1141
Availability of Valentine’s set meal: 10-14 February 2018.
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No doubt about it, Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro Bar has a solid all-day breakfast menu but their location near the Botanic Gardens also makes it perfect for a romantic night out. At $99 per couple, their Love Me Tender 3-Course dinner set is a steal especially since it comes with two complimentary glasses of house pour wine.
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We like the sound of the Pork Chop with Caramelised Carrots or the Pappardelle with Oxtail Ragu. But leave some space for their Mixed Berries Chou au Craquelin, which is choux pastry baked with crumble and filled with fresh whipped mascarpone cream and mixed berries.
View their Valentine’s Day menu here.
Address: Tanglin Post Office, 56 Tanglin Road, #01-03, Singapore, 247964
Opening hours: Tues to Sat: 8AM – 11PM, Sun: 8AM – 10PM (Closed on Mondays)
Telephone: 6835 1128
Availability of Valentine’s set meal: 14 February 2018.
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Show bae just how much she colours your life by bringing her to Sugar Lips. Other than having its walls decorated with neon paint splatters, its desserts and dishes are also in all hues of the rainbow. For $49 nett per couple, you can choose either a set with 2 savoury dishes, a dessert, and drink, or one with 2 desserts, a savoury dish, and drink.
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For savoury dishes, choose from a range of pasta including Tom Yum Seafood Pasta and Creamy Smoked Duck Pasta. Their pasta comes straight from 49 Seats, a cafe that specialises in affordable Western dishes. As for desserts, choose between their Rainbow Fantasy Cake and Chocolate Truffle Seduction Cake. Sugar Lips also has a selection of waffles, with flavours like red velvet and chocolate.
View their Valentine’s Day menu here.
Address: Orchard Gateway, 277 Orchard Road, #02-01, Singapore, 238858
Opening hours: Mon to Sun: 11:30AM – 10:30PM
Telephone: 6386 6387
Availability of Valentine’s set meal: 11, 12 and 14 February 2018.
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Maru is a relatively new fusion joint at Tanjong Pagar that gives Japanese dishes a modern slant – izakaya-style dishes with an American and Japanese twist. For Valentine’s Day, check out their 4-Course set which includes an interesting range of dishes with a salad, appetiser, main, and dessert.
For your main, choose between Grilled Sea Bass, Scallop & Carabinero Prawn or Striploin Steak and Foie Gras. Image adapted from: Maru
With starters like Camembert Fries with Blueberry Dip and Aburi Salmon Mentai, Maru takes the mixing of cuisines seriously, and we’re curious to see what these innovative dishes will taste like. The set is priced at $39 per person, and they will also be offering a Kiss Me Cocktail as a complimentary welcome drink.
View their Valentine’s Day menu here.
Address: Icon Village, 12 Gopeng Street, #01-05/11, Singapore 078877
Opening hours: Sat to Fri: 11:30AM – 11PM, Sun: 11:30AM – 5:30PM
Telephone: 6327 1123
Availability of Valentine’s Set Meal: 5-14 February 2018.
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Privé’s got your all your romance night needs sorted for $52 per person for their 3-Course set menu. With gourmet choices like Citrus-Cured Norwegian Salmon to start with and mains like Red Wine-Braised Beef Brisket, Privé promises an intimate space for some meaningful conversations with your Valentine.
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Finish off the meal with a Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart, infused with salted caramel honeycomb and raspberry sorbet.
View their Valentine’s Day menu here.
Keppel Bay outlet
Address: 2 Keppel Bay Vista, Singapore, 098382
Opening hours: Mon to Fri: 9AM – 12AM, Sat to Sun: 8AM – 12AM
CHIJMES outlet
Address:#01-33, 30 Victoria Street, Singapore, 187996
Opening hours: Mon to Thurs: 11:30AM – 12AM, Fri: 11:30AM – 1AM, Sat: 10AM – 1AM, Sun: 10AM – 12AM
Orchard outlet
Address: Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Road, #01-K1, Singapore, 238880
Opening hours: Mon to Fri: 9AM – 1AM, Sat to Sun: 8AM – 1AM
Telephone (for all outlets): 6776 0777
Availability of Valentine’s set meal: 9-14 February 2018.
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Don’t limit yourself to classic French restaurants – Spanish joint El Tardeo offers a menu that’s sure to spice things up. This Valentine’s Day, treat yourselves to a 3-Course set meal at $58 per person. With a full bar and neon red lights, the space is swanky and fun.
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Whet your appetites with two serves of tapas – Scallop Ceviche and Grilled Pork Belly with Octopus – before moving onto the mains. The Salmon con Asparagus or Solomillo de Ternera (beef sirloin with peppers and potatoes) both look like hearty dishes that’ll leave you and your partner full and happy.
View their Valentine’s Day menu here.
Address: 20 Craig Road, Craig Place, #01-01, Singapore, 089692
Opening hours: Mon to Thurs: 12PM – 11PM, Fri: 12PM – 1AM, Sat: 4PM – 1AM (Closed on Sundays)
Telephone: 6221 6288
Availability of Valentine’s set meal: 14 February 2018.
Both outlets of Cali Cafe & Bar are tucked away in their respective Park Avenue Hotels – one at Rochester and one at Changi – and will work well for a night out wine-ing and dining. The set dinner is $108 per couple, and comes with complimentary glasses of rosé.
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Expect flavours that’ll give you a pleasant surprise: the Grilled Hokkaido Scallop comes with cauliflower feta puree and pomegranate while the Angus Grain Feed Tenderloin comes with gorgonzola sauce and baby vegetables.
View their Valentine’s Day menu here.
Cali @ Rochester
Address: 31 Rochester Drive, #01-01/02, Singapore, 138637
Opening hours: 24/7
Telephone: 6684 9897
Cali @ Changi
Address: 2 Changi Business Park Avenue 1, Singapore, 486015
Opening hours: 24/7
Telephone: 6444 0590
Availability of Valentine’s set meal: 13-14 February 2018.
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Symmetry’s 3-Course Valentine’s Day menu at $108 per couple is a huge steal. You’ll get to select two starters, two mains, and a dessert to share.
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Choose from a large array of starters, such as Angus Beef Croquette or Pan Seared Hokkaido Scallop. For your mains, the Truffle Tagliatelle and Chicken Thigh Confit both sound equally delicious.
Address: 9 Jalan Kubor, #01-01, Singapore, 199206
Opening hours: Mon: 10:30AM – 9PM, Tues to Thurs: 10:30AM-11PM, Fri: 10:30AM – 12AM, Sat: 9AM – 12AM, Sun: 9AM – 7PM
Telephone: 6291 9901
Availability of Valentine’s set meal: 13-14 February 2018.
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At Bella Pizza, their 4-Course V-day set at $60 per person is perfect for any couple to wine and dine with. Their recently revamped restaurant has a sleek feel to it thanks to a feature wall decked out in wine bottles.
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The chic Italian ambience is a huge bonus, but the set menu is also looking divine.
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Pizzas and pasta are their bestsellers – they’ve included both Smoked Salmon & Caviar Pizza and Tagliolini Shrimp Scampi to the menu. End with a homemade Strawberry Chocolate Cake that has layers of fresh strawberries and cream. Theset includes a complimentary glass of prosecco, as well as a glass of red or white wine each.
View the Valentine’s Day menu here.
Address: 30 Robertson Quay, #01-14 Riverside View, Singapore 238251
Opening hours: Tues to Thurs: 11:30AM – 3PM, 6PM – 11PM, Fri to Sun: 11:30AM – 3PM, 5:30PM – 11:30PM
Telephone: 6734 0139
Availability of Valentine’s set meal: 14 February 2018.
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If you’re looking for a peaceful night out with a date, The Berlin Bar & Restaurant wouldn’t be that choice. But it’s certainly the spot to go if you’re craving some quality time, thanks to the cosy nooks along the restaurant’s corners. Its aesthetics are muted in the day, but the space transforms at night with bottles of alcohol lining the bar counter.
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Their Valentine’s Day 3-Course Set is priced at $59 nett per person, with a complimentary glass of red or white wine. You’ll start with the Tuna Tartar before deciding between the Etuvee of Seafood, which comes with slipper lobster, prawns, scallops and clams, and the Beef Tournedo (bacon-wrapped tenderloin).
View their Valentine’s Day menu here.
Address: CHIJMES, 30 Victoria Street, B1-06, Singapore, 187996
Opening hours: Mon to Thurs: 5PM – 2AM, Fri: 12PM – 4AM, Sat: 5PM – 4AM, Sun: 6PM – 2AM
Telephone: 6333 4036
Availability of Valentine’s set meal: 5-14 February 2018.
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The Palmary is set in a pre-war traditional shophouse that makes the most of their cosy space – there’s no lack of palm fronds and greenery that frame the interior.
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Dinner here promises to be a intimate affair, with nature-inspired decor and floor-to-ceiling windows.
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For Valentine’s Day, they’re offering both a 3-Course and 5-Course menu – the former is priced at $59 per person while the latter is $79 per person. The additional two courses for the 5-Course menu includes an Appetiser and Cleanser. With dishes like Boston Lobster Bisque and Tiger Prawn Linguine, The Palmary promises a classy night with your Valentine.
View their Valentine’s Day menu here.
Address: 142 Owen Road, Singapore, 218941
Opening hours: Mon to Thurs: 6PM – 11PM, Fri to Sat: 12PM – 11PM
Telephone: 218941
Availability of Valentine’s set meal: 7-14 February 2018.
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Panko, in one of Haji Lane’s shophouses, is one of Singapore’s few kushikatsu (meat and vegetable skewers) restaurants. With its dimly-lit interior, it’s an edgy space in its Japanese minimalist decor and neon signage.
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Their Valentine’s Day menu, at $58 per person, starts off with a nice touch: a Champagne Cocktail. Besides a dish of Mini Negitoro Ikura Don, you’ll be treated to a huge range of their kushikatsu offerings, such as Salmon with Ikura and Wagyu Beef skewers.
View their Valentine’s Day menu here.
Address: 4 Haji Lane, Singapore, 189197
Opening hours: Tues to Sun: 12PM – 3PM, 6PM – 12AM (Closed on Mondays)
Telephone: 6291 3323
Availability of Valentine’s set meal: 5-14 February 2018.
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Mezza Italian’s red-bricked walls and alfresco space strongly resembles a rustic family restaurant in Italy’s countryside. Any Valentine will be pleasantly surprised with this choice, since it promises a night of romance while also offering up hearty Italian fare.
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At $60 per person for a 4-Course set, you’ll be greeted with a glass of prosecco to toast the night away together, before jumping right into homemade Italian dishes. You’ll start with Portobello Topped with Sauteed Prawns, mains like Sirloin Steak or Pan-seared Snapper Fillet, and finish off with a Chocolate fondant with Vanilla Ice Cream.
View their Valentine’s Day menu here.
Address: 39 Rochester Drive, Singapore 138641
Opening hours: Mon to Sun: 12PM – 3PM, 6PM – 10PM
Telephone: 6684 8414
Availability of Valentine’s set meal: 13-15 February 2018.
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With Urbana Rooftop Bar being on the 33rd level of Marriott Singapore Novena, you’ll be looking out to skyscrapers on one side and the greenery of Bukit Timah on the other as you dine. For $64 per person, you and your date will be treated to a 4-Course set menu. You can choose to add $28 per person for two hours of free-flow beverages, which includes house pour and sparkling wines.
To start off, they’ll be serving up a Seafood-On-Ice Platter which comes with a luxurious spread of oysters, poached prawns, mussels, and crayfish. For the entree, choose between Roast Black Angus Prime Rib or Pan-seared Barramundi.
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Remember to leave some room for the Dessert Buffet, which all sweet tooths will enjoy, especially when there’s tiramisu, mango mousse, creme brulee, chocolate fudge, summer berries, and seasonal fruits.
There will also be a complimentary Blackforest Cake-in-a-Jar for the lady.
View their Valentine’s Day menu here.
Address: Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena, 99 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore, 329568
Opening hours: Mon to Sun: 5PM – 1AM
Telephone: 6378 2060
Availability of Valentine’s set meal: 14 February 2018.
You can still spend a romantic night out with your partner without having to splurge. This Valentine’s Day, skip the atas restaurants and pick one of these affordable eateries that serve quality food, and feast to your heart’s content.
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