Affordable, Romantic Restaurants in Singapore with the Best Ambience and Food

Pick your perfect date

Chill daytime spots: • The Marmalade Pantry • Tiong Bahru Bakery Diner Funan

Into the night: • Birds of a Feather • Cicheti • KULTO • Tapas 24 • The Blue Ginger

With the new dine-in restrictions, there is no better time than now to go on a romantic date! Here at Oddle Eats, we have a full list of affordable, yet fancy restaurants providing both of you with good ambience, and of course, some of the best-tasting food. All without burning a hole in your pocket!

1. The Marmalade Pantry

We all know that some of the perfect dates include sipping on afternoon tea and tucking into delightful cupcakes as well as baked goods. Introducing The Marmalade Pantry’s Afternoon Tea Set for 2 person ($54). With a wide selection of cranberry chicken sandwiches, lemon meringue tarts and more, this is an ideal spot for a teatime date! Complemented with strawberry preserve, orange marmalade, and clotted cream, this affordable tea set is full of an endless delectable variety of desserts and treats. Best paired with tea by Monogram, live the “atas” dream date with The Marmalade Pantry on Oddle Eats.

2. Tiong Bahru Bakery Diner Funan

Revel in the aromatic scent of freshly baked goodness at Tiong Bahru Bakery Diner Funan. With a wide selection of popular croissants, one is definitely not enough to keep you satisfied. Beautifully decorated in a spacious setting, Tiong Bahru Bakery Diner Funan provides a relaxing atmosphere for you to enjoy your date over a cup of steaming hot coffee.

Two is always better than one! For your romantic date, try ordering the Viennoiserie Bundle from just $29.96. Choose from a wide selection of croissants, ranging from Pain Au Chocolat, Almond Chocolate Croissant, Kouign Amann, and many more! It is highly recommended that you try The Kouign Amann. Pronounced as “queen-a-mahn”, this is a crispy and buttery pastry topped with a layer of caramelised sugar with just a dash of salt – making this one of the crowd favourites across all Tiong Bahru Bakery diners!

Using only quality ingredients in every pastry, enjoy a cozy date at Tiong Bahru Bakery Diner! Or, if staying home is your thing, then you can always order your favourite patisseries with Oddle Eats!

3. Birds Of A Feather

Get a taste of European cuisines with a flair of Sichuan and be transported to a world of gastronomic wonders. Filled with luscious greenery all around you and generous seating spaces, Birds of a Feather provides a nice respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Enjoy the Hot & Sour Chazuke ($27) – a bowl of Japanese rice, topped with Barramundi fish and pair it by drizzling spicy pickled mustard green broth.

If you have room for more, try the French Red Wine Wagyu Brisket with Truffle Foam ($24.30). This dish features an Australian wagyu brisket stewed overnight in premium red wine. Adding on a Sichuan touch with the use of unique fermented bean paste, this dish is instantly elevated to provide you with umami flavours like no other. 

Raved by many food reviewers and bloggers, we can’t think of a better restaurant to have a quiet romantic date! Visit Birds of a Feather on Oddle Eats now.

4. Cicheti

While traveling to Italy may seem a little far-fetched at the moment, you can always have a taste of some of the country’s finest! Starring Cicheti, a charming little spot set in the shophouses of Kandahar Street. Melding traditional Italian heritage with distinct Mediterranean influences, Cicheti is famous for its authentic, wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas and many other regional specialties. 

Featuring their Paccheri ($30), find comfort in indulging in the succulent pulled beef cheek with soffritto. Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of this dish itself, as it packs all the flavours you never thought you needed!

Of course, not forgetting their popular wood-fired pizzas. Presenting the Salciccia ($27), a tomato-sauce based pizza topped with fennel sausage, red onion, fior di latte, scallion, and chilli. If you have yet to try Neapolitan pizza, then you should give Cicheti’s one a go. Creating the perfect balance using different flavour profiles, this pizza is one for the books.

Ideal for an intimate night out, Cicheti is the one place you have to go to for a romantic getaway!

5. KULTO

Helmed by Head Chef José Alonso from Spain, KULTO offers the best of Spanish cuisines right here on our sunny island. Inspired by Madrid and Barcelona apartments, KULTO creates a clean and cosy space for you to enjoy an affordable and hearty meal for two.

Kickstart your meal with a nice, crispy bite of the Crab Croquettes with “House Special Chili Crab Sauce” ($14). Inspired by the local Singaporean Chili Crab dish, sink your teeth into the juicy and tender bites of shredded jumbo crab meat, caramelised onions and paprika. Topped with a special Chili Crab sauce, this is the ultimate starter course!

Next on the menu would be their signature Squid Ink Paella ($38). Boasting a string of amazing reviews, the Squid Ink Paella is the perfect meal to impress your date. Served with a generous portion of premium cooked bomba rice in a base of sofrito and bits of seafood, this dish has all the ingredients you need for a quality date-worthy meal. Psst, here’s a tip: Pair this dish together with their house-made garlic aioli for an added punch of flavour.

6. Tapas 24

Muy bueno! Adding another Spanish restaurant to the list, Tapas 24 is one that’s not-to-be-missed. Located in the bustling Robertson Quay neighbourhood, this all-day restaurant is packed full of energy, excitement, and great food! 

Have a taste of their signature Spanish Tortilla “Mallorcan Style” ($14) – a classic Spanish omelette with a creamy centre, coupled with confit potatoes and chorizo. Or, if you’re looking for something more filling, have a go at their Barbequed Ribs En Bosam ($40). Tuck into their tender Josper barbecued ribs, served “Korean bossam” style. With lettuce wraps to pair with the barbecued ribs, this adds an overall nice crisp to the flavour of the ribs. Have an awesome date at Tapas 24 today!

7. The Blue Ginger

Take a deep dive into authentic Peranakan dishes with The Blue Ginger – managed by a team that aims to bring a touch of modernity to the ever-rich Peranakan culture. 

To start, have a bowl of the Beef Rendang ($22). This house speciality consists of tender beef cubes prepared in a rich texture of coconut milk spiced with ginger, lemongrass, and a dash of curry powder. The wonderful, savoury fragrance of the dish is sure to leave you wanting for more! Other popular dishes include the Ayam Panggang “Blue Ginger” ($18) or the Chap Chye Masak Titek ($16.50).

As you indulge in the unique flavours of each Peranakan dish, you can also feast your eyes on the classy restaurant interior decorated with unique art pieces by local artists. The Blue Ginger is truly a classic spot for an unforgettable date.