9 Robertson Quay Restaurants For A Romantic Date Night

If you haven’t quite nailed down a venue to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your partner, fret not. Robertson Quay and its neighbouring Mohamed Sultan Road are home to a bevy of elegant and intimate restaurants that are befitting of a romantic dinner. We’ve rounded up some great date night establishments to suit various palates and preferences, including a restaurant plying moreish Lebanese fare, Michelin-starred names serving creative plates and options for those who love Japanese cuisine.

Best Robertson Quay Restaurants For A Romantic Date Night

1. Ummi Beirut

Situated within the Intercontinental Singapore Robertson Quay, Ummi Beirut offers a modern Lebanese gastronomic experience, with delectable plates crafted using fresh and organic produce. Kick things off with cocktails such as the Habibi (perfumed Lebanese gin, fresh lemon and tonic water) and the Wardeh (gin, Campari, sweet vermouth and orange blossom) before digging into silky hummus with French lentil dressing, house-made lamb sausages with pine nuts and a tangy pomegranate-lemon glaze, assorted meat skewers and sea bass with caramelised onion rice.

Ummi Beirut is at 1 Nanson Road, Singapore 238909, tel: 8511 7501. Closed on Sun and Mon. Visit its website for more information.

2. Esora

In the mood for a Japanese fine-dining affair? Visit the Michelin-starred Esora along Mohamed Sultan Road for artfully plated contemporary kappo-style eats in an inviting and minimalist setting. Although the 10-course set menu changes with the seasons, customers can anticipate a smorgasbord of sumptuous raw and cooked items made with the freshest ingredients sourced from Japan. Tea, sake and wine pairings are also available, and we recommend trying to snag a coveted seat at the chef’s counter if you can.

Esora is at 15 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 238964, tel: +65 8533 7528. Closed on Mon and Tues. Visit its website for more information.

3. Limocello Pizza & Grill

For a top-notch Italian feast with a romantic al fresco ambience, you can’t go wrong with Robertson Quay restaurant Limoncello Pizza & Grill (they have indoor seating, too, if that’s more your style). Besides an extensive wine list, you can sample items such as burrata with aged prosciutto and tomato, pan-fried Italian sea bream, baked eggplant with parmesan, mozzarella and tomato sauce, lobster linguine and various pizzas. For dessert, try the tiramisu or the limoncello-infused cake with almonds and white chocolate.

Limoncello Pizza & Grill is at 95 Robertson Quay, #01-19/20, Singapore 238256, tel: 6634 5117. Visit its website for more information.

4. Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse

An ideal pick for steak fans, this venue specialises in Tuscan-style steaks and traditional Italian dishes. Try their specialty thick-cut Tuscan sharing steak, which is best paired with sides such as roasted garlic potato puree; broccolini with parmesan; and mushrooms with parsley and egg yolk. Other standouts on the extensive menu are the wagyu steak tartare served with anchovy and fried capers; squid ink seafood pasta with confit tomatoes and uni butter; and bruschetta with stracciatella, ‘nduja and Amalfi lemon.

Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse is at 26 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 238970, tel: 6735 6739. Visit its website for more information.

5. Pixy Restaurant & Bar

Nestled in a charming shophouse along Mohamed Sultan Road, Pixy Restaurant & Bar’s dimly lit interior lends itself well to date night. Creative contemporary dishes take centre stage here – everything from appetisers like Sakoshi Bay oysters, whiskey-infused chicken liver terrine, and a charcuterie platter to heartier mains including roasted duck breast, clam spaghetti, and grilled squid stuffed with squid ink risotto. They also offer a four- or six-course set menu, if that’s more up your alley, plus various wines and cocktails.

Pixy Restaurant & Bar is at 16 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 238965, tel: +65 9171 7682. Visit its website for more information.

6. Restaurant Jag

Restaurant Jag, which boasts a Michelin star, makes its home in a beautifully restored 19th-century warehouse along the banks of the Singapore River. Take a seat in the elegant and cosy dining room, choose from over 230 quality wines, and look forward to savouring a rotating fixed menu that spotlights the season’s rich and vibrant bounty. Vegetarians are fully catered to with their own dedicated menu, while omnivores can expect gorgeous meat and seafood creations that are accentuated with fresh produce.

Restaurant Jag is at 41 Robertson Quay, #02-02, Singapore 238236, tel: +65 6871 8973. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Visit its website for more information.

7. Meta Restaurant

An evening at Meta Restaurant promises to be an indulgent and memorable experience. The Michelin-ranked venue does a fixed menu that marries Japanese and Western culinary techniques with Korean flavours. Although the items on offer are constantly changing, you can expect a series of well-balanced dishes created using seasonal ingredients: think Jeju abalone with lily bulb; Korean noodles with daikon and gochujang; scallop with seaweed and bamboo shoot; and a twist on Korean barbecue in the form of wagyu with burdock and pickled vegetables.

Meta Restaurant is at 9 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 238959, tel: +65 6513 0898. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Visit its website for more information.

8. Publico Ristorante

If you have Italian cuisine and cocktails on your mind, dinner at Publico Ristorante won’t disappoint. The venue boasts a fitting ambience for date night, complete with a romantic outdoor garden patio and a moody indoor dining section. Sip on solid cocktails including the Italian Mule (Aperol, Campari, bitters, ginger beer and lime) and Black Forest Negroni before picking your dishes from the wide-ranging menu. Standouts here include the wood-fired pizzas, chicken parmigiana, truffle and porcini risotto, and spicy lobster spaghetti.

Publico Ristorante is at 1 Nanson Road, Singapore 238909, tel: +65 6826 5040. Visit its website for more information.

9. Shunjuu Izakaya

Lovers of Japanese food will be in for a treat at Shunjuu Izakaya. The menu here features various tasty izakaya-style dishes. This includes an impressive selection of charcoal-grilled skewers (we like the chicken meatball, which is served with a raw egg yolk for dipping) and non-grilled items such as sashimi salad and marinated octopus, plus myriad sake varieties to choose from. Request for an outdoor table for a view of the Singapore River, or get comfortable in the indoor dining area.

Shunjuu Izakaya is at 30 Robertson Quay, #01-15, Singapore 238251, tel: 8427 8155. Visit its Instagram page for more information.