Whether for a special occasion or perhaps even a proposal, there’s always a right place and a right time to set the mood. As with any special occasion or even just as a treat, a nice place to dine out coupled with good ambience is almost as important as the company.
A little lost on where to bring your special one? Here are our suggestions of the best places to bring your special someone on a date.
Enoteca
For some fine wine and Italian dining, bring your date to Enoteca, located in Bukit Damansara. Enoteca serves authentic Italian cuisine with various handmade pastas and for wine pairings, do speak to the friendly staff here. The ambience here is cosy and warm with great lighting so you don’t have to squint at your menu.
Find them here:
15 & 17, Plaza Damansara, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Call +603-2011 5725 for reservations
Open daily, Sunday-Thursday (12pm to 11.30pm) Friday-Saturday (12pm to 1am)
Follow them on Facebook here
Cantaloupe
For dinner with a view, or perhaps a proposal in the light of the Petronas Twin Towers, Cantaloupe serves food that befits its view. With lavish food on their menu such as geoduck, king crab and foie gras, the setting of the restaurant also ensures that you’ll be able to eat and chat in peace.
Find them here:
Troika Sky Dining, 23A Tower B, The Troika, Jalan Binjai 50450, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Call +603 2162 0886 for reservations
Open daily, Cantaloupe bar (5pm to 12am) and Dining Room (6.30pm to 10.30pm, last order)
Check out their website here for updates on their menu.
Le Binchotan
This cosy place features French-Japanese tapas which only seats 38 so you can focus on your date without too many distractions. Ingredients are flown in from Japan and they serve sake, wine along with specialty cocktails. Enjoy interesting twists on well-known ingredients such as their fresh bafun Uni with caviar on umami corn pudding and shoyu pearls.
Find them here:
#01-04, 115 Amoy Street, Entrance from Gemmill Lane 069935 Singapore.
Call +65 6224 1045 for reservations.
Open Monday-Saturday 11.30am to 3pm, 6pm to 11pm, closed on Sundays
Follow them on Facebook for new additions to their menus here
Pollen
Located in the Flower Dome of Gardens by the Bay, Pollen serves fresh and simple French-Mediterranean cuisine made to highlight the natural taste of the ingredients. What better than eating while surrounded by flowers Credit: Pollen Singapore Facebook from all over the world?
Do take note that the Flower Dome is climate controlled and the temperature is kept at 20 degrees Celsius so bring a jacket so you won’t catch a chill.
Find them here:
Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay,18 Marina Gardens Drive, #01-09, 018953 Singapore
Call +65 6604 9988 for reservations
Pollen Terrace opens from 9.30am to 9pm daily; Main Dining Room opens from 12pm to 3pm then 6pm to 10pm, closed on Tuesdays; Afternoon Tea is from 3pm to 5pm, closed on Tuesdays.
Check out their website here for updates.
The Garlik
If you find yourself in the mood for a proper date night in Vietnam, head over to The Garlik. This restaurant serves local Vietnamese cuisine ranging from the spring rolls we all know and love to grilled beef in a bamboo tube. It is also a little hidden with large windows so you and your date can indulge in some people watching.
Find them here:
216 De Tham Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam.
Call +84 28 3920 4888 for reservations
Open daily from 11.30am to 10pm
Follow them on Facebook for more information and updates here
