From authentic Tuscan fare at Robertson Quay to Spanish tapas on Ann Siang Hill and steak with cocktails in the National Gallery, here are great date ideas to enjoy a special meal with your partner (and save some $$ while youâre at it) with #BurppleBeyond!
My Little Tapas Bar: 1-for-1 Tapas (save~$15)Â
For Traditional Spanish Tapas in a Warm Casual Setting
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Stroll through the doors of this cosy Spanish restaurant on Ann Siang Hill â think hanging Jamon legs and racks of wine. Start your meal with Berenjena a la Manchego ($15), where roasted eggplant and aged Manchego cheese are drizzled in reduced balsamic vinegar. Then, share the Pinchos Morunos ($15), tender chicken skewers grilled in spices, and the flavourful Gambas Al Ajillo ($16) with fresh juicy prawns in a spicy umami-packed broth that is great for dipping bread in. Pro-tip: Ease off any first date jitters with their 1-for-1 wine and draft beer Happy Hour promo that runs from 5-7pm every Monday to Saturday!
Forlino: 1-for-1 Main Dish (save~$38.70)Â
For Italian Fine Dining on Fullerton Bay
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Roll all your movie-perfect chic date night settings into one, and it might just take the form of this restaurant with glistening chandeliers and a panoramic view of the cityâs waterfront. Share the decadent Homemade Tagliolini ($48), where al dente pasta is tossed in a smoked black cod sauce and topped with caviar and salmon roe, and the Cacio e Pepe ($36) with pan-seared Hokkaido scallop atop fragrant risotto. Dessert-wise, try the White Chocolate Panna Cotta for a lovely, not-too-sweet ending.
AURA: 1-for-1 Main Dish (save~$58)Â
For a Sophisticated Dining ExperienceÂ
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Slick and super sexy, this restaurant is sure to impress with its killer view and top notch service. Come for the Grass Fed Beef Tenderloin ($58) for foie gras on top of medium-done beef served with a side of crispy kale chips and wasabi, all drizzled in liquified truffle. Otherwise, the Smoked Kurobuta Pork ($45) is an excellent alternative that sees super tender roast pork in a semi sweet persimmon puree. For a nightcap, pop on over to Smoke & Mirrors for gorgeous bespoke cocktails overlooking the Padang.Â
Sideways: 1-for-1 3 Course Set Menu (save~$49)
For Cosy, Woodfired Dinners in Little India
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Find this unpretentious, charming hole-in-the-wall on the corner of Rowell Road for an intimate date night. Come for their 3-Course Set Menu exclusive to #BurppleBeyond. For starters, get the Stairway to Heaven (U.P $18) that sees 150g of Angus Ribeye Steak beautifully grilled to a pink juicy middle, and the umami-laden Roasted Shrimps (U.P $14). On mains, look no further than the Blackened Barramundi (U.P $28) where, as Burppler Dex Neo describes, âflakey, tender fish encased in a crisp squid ink crustâ is served with a refreshing salad. Also share the stellar Smoked Lamb Ribs (U.P $26). Each set comes with a yummy dessert (chefâs choice) and we hear their tiramisu is a stunner!
GAKE: 1-for-1 Rice/Noodles (save~$28.50)
For Contemporary Japanese Cuisine in Clarke Quay
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Make a note of this chic urban space for after work date nights. Each dish on the menu is created with one main component in mind but enhanced by a maximum of three others â like the luxurious Hiyashi Somen with Abalone, Avruga Caviar, Tobiko and Sakura Ebi ($38.80). Good for sharing is the Ika âKuroâ Meshi ($25.80) that could pass off as a Japanese version of paella, but instead of arborio rice, fried koshihikari rice is cooked in seafood stock and mixed with Japanese squid, squid ink and chorizo. All you need is a squeeze of lime and youâre good to go!
Lucca's Trattoria: 1-for-1 Main & Drink (save~$45)
For Tuscan Pizzas and Wine on Robertson Quay
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Treat your partner to a night out at this rustic Italian restaurant by the Singapore river. Known for their unpretentious home-cooked fare, expect hearty dishes made from premium Italian ingredients. Non-meat eaters: go for their Vegetariano Supremo ($17) that features bell peppers, black olives, mushrooms, grilled zucchini, artichokes, onions and rucola. On the other hand, the Carne Pizza ($20) is every meat loverâs dream â think IItalian sausage, salami, mortadella and beef bolognese, all piled onto a thin, crispy crust! Burppler Ivan Ong suggests pairing this pizza with a glass of Borgo Sanleo Chianti ($12 per glass, $50 for a bottle) for the ultimate Italian experience.
Waa Cow! (Marina One) : 1-for-1 4 Course Set Menu (save~$59)
For a Value-for-Money Feast in the CBD
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Find a good middle ground between comfort and luxury at this fun and buzzy eatery that boasts great service and ambience. Go straight for their exclusive #BurppleBeyond 4 Course Set Menu ($59 for 2) that includes sashimi-grade Hokkaido Oysters, Torched Hokkaido Scallops Appetizer in mentaiko sauce and Wagyu Sukiyaki Gyudon ($22.90) that sees tender wagyu slices bathed in house-made beef bone tare and an onsen egg over rice. The set is complete with a half pint of House Beer or a House Pour Wine (Red or White). Pro-tip: Trade your scallops in for Truffle Fries if you wish, or treat yourselves to a Mentaiko Beef Bowl upgrade for just $7!
Brine: 1-for-1 4 Course Set Menu (save~$80)
For Fine Dishes in a Casual Setting
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Tucked in a quaint boutique hotel on Northbridge Road, this lovely restaurant offers an exclusive #BurppleBeyond menu thatâs perfect for special occasions with a loved one. The menu includes a flavourful Torched Beef Tartare, Steamed Seabass with Tom Kha and Sticky Rice, the crispy yet juicy Dry Aged Duck Breast and a tantalising chocolate dessert of the chefâs choice.
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