Whether you’re looking for that first date venue or somewhere to celebrate an anniversary, Kuala Lumpur boasts its fair share of good fine dining restaurants. This year we have chosen 20 romantic restaurants in KL that are guaranteed to make your dinner date a night to remember. The list consists of only restaurants that we have personally been to and tried. The service and food at each of these are remarkable and it is set to add some romantic flavours to your evening.
2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar
There’s every reason to get excited about this new restaurant at TTDI called 2nd Floor that shares the same owners as Private Room Wine Bar and The Pawn Room Cocktail Bar. Inspired by their travels F&B experiences, the new restaurant offers wallet friendly contemporary Western cuisine.
If you are looking for a romantic fine(r) dining place or just want to chill with good food and a glass of wine that is within your pocket’s reach, please visit 2nd Floor and discover what’s inside this new restaurant. Their meat dishes (Iberico and lamb racks) wered particularly impressive!
2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar
Add: 46a Persiaran Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +6019 914 8832
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 5 pm – 10:30 pm
Valentine’s Day Menu: 5-course set dinner for RM199++ per couple.
2OX
Our favourite French Bistro, 2OX is manned by the same dream team behind Maison Francaise, our favourite French fine dining restaurant. Both MF and 2OX are our favourite places to enjoy French cooking, cocktails & wines. But yet, they differ so much in terms of character, ambiance and cuisine style. Their RM 120++ 3 course dinner menu is easily one of the most affordable French cuisine in town (with great quality).
2OX
Add: The Row, 54G & 56G, Jalan Doraisamy, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +603 2692 2233
Hours: 54G & 56G, Jalan Doraisamy, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur daily.
Valentine’s Day Menu: Four-course set dinner for RM 180++ per pax, available on 13th and 14th February 2018.
Babe-Fun Dining
Sometimes you just need something impressive, something that feels fancy, a place with that magical vibe that whispers, this will be a night to remember. Every single time (actually three times only) we are at Babe KL, we have a jolly good time because fun dining is what they do best here. Under the helm of Chef Jeff Ramsay who earned and retained a Michelin-star rating until his departure from Tokyo, Babe KL has grown by leaps and bounds throughout the year. His stint in Japan influences him a lot, as shown in the ‘Japas Dining’ menu at Babe.
Babe-Fun Dining
Add: 11th Floor, Work@Clearwater, Jalan Changkat Semantan, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 2095 8599
Hours: Tuesdays to Sundays, 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm & 9:00pm seatings, closed on Mondays.
Valentine’s Day Menu: 8-course degustation menu for RM 550++ per pax, 10-course degustation menu for RM 750++ per pax.
Brasserie 25 @ Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur
All about French style and sophistication, Hotel Stripes is also part of YTL Hotel’s chic and stylish Autograph Collection for Marriott. Located on Level 1 of the hotel is Brasserie 25, a French bistro serving up some casual French cuisine. With its red brick arcades, mid-century copper sputnik chandeliers and dark wood floors, this French-style restaurant located provides a dramatic yet relaxed vibe. The menu features all the French classics such as Terrine, Foie Gras Poele, Escargots, Cassoulet, Jous de Boeuf Braisee and etc.
Brasserie 25 @ Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur
Add: 25, Jalan Kamunting, Chow Kit, 50300, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +60 3-2038 0000
Valentine’s Day Menu: 4-course set dinner for RM 200 nett per pax, with 2 glasses of welcome drinks, available from 12th to 28th February 2018.
DC Restaurant
DC restaurant is located along Persiaran Zaaba TTDI, Kuala Lumpur and housed in a 3-storey building built in the 1970s. Each floor houses a different experience, inspired by the same spirit of innovation. Ground floor is where the pre-dinner waiting area is. Guests can enjoy a apparative before proceeding to “La Salle” on the first floor, also DC restaurant’s main dining area.
The menu changes according to what is seasonal, carefully conceived and executed by the owner-chef, Darren Chin and this definitely keeps the diners coming back to try out new things.
DC Restaurant
Add: 44, Persiaran Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-7731 0502
Hours: 7pm to 12am daily, closed on Mondays.
Valentine’s Day Menu: 3-course set dinner for RM 328++ per pax, 6-course set dinner for RM 438++ per pax, 8-course set dinner for RM 568++ per pax.
Dewakan
Serving modern Malaysian cuisine, Dewakan in KDU University’s Shah Alam campus is the brainchild of Darren Teoh, a molecular gastronomy lecturer at KDU’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts. The degustation menu features mainly local produce, as the restaurant aspires to connect the ingredients from our seas, farms, mountains and jungles to a canvas that is the plate in the most interesting way.
Dewakan
Add: Lower Ground Floor, KDU University College, Utropolis Glenmarie, Jalan Kontraktor U1/14, Seksyen U1,
40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: +60355650767
Hours: 12pm to 2.30pm (Mondays to Fridays), 7pm to 9pm (Thursdays to Saturdays)
17-course degustation menu for RM 370 nett, 11-course degustation menu for RM 300 nett.
Drift Dining Bar
We have been to Drift Dining Bar for more than 3 times last year (making use of our entertainer app’s buy 1 free 1 deal) and every time we walked away feeling really satisfied. Owned by four Australian partners, the modern Australian cooking with Asian influences impressed us the most. The food is deliciously original and some of our favourites are the Manila Clams, Fennel Salad, Baby Pork Ribs and churros (they serve the best churros in KL).
Drift Dining Bar
Add: 8, Jalan Bedara, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 21102079
Hours: 12 noon till late. Mon-Sun.
Valentine’s Day Menu: 4-course set menu for RM 388++ per courple
Favola
When we stepped into Favola and were greeted “Buona Sera”, it feels like we stepped into a real Italian restaurant located somewhere in Italy. Favola means fable in Italian. We love the rustic Italian setting with carnival masks adorning the walls, and we know that an elegant Italian meal is awaiting us. Chef Domenico from Sardinia has brought a breath of fresh air to Favola. We love his signature regional Sardinian specialties, such as the beautiful Salmon and Seabass Carpaccio and porcini mushroom risotto.
Favola @ Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
Add: 2 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral. 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +603 2263 7434
Valentine’s Day Menu: 4-course set dinner for RM 420 ++ per couple.
Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill
Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill’s is one of our favourite places to go for good steak and wines. We were even more excited when Gobo Upstairs is now headed by new head honcho Chef Mun, who is carrying on the restaurant’s tradition for perfectly grilled steaks and intensely gratifying meals.
Apart from that, the view of the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and the illumination from the surroundings makes a stunning masterpiece to behold – great for dinner dates.
Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill
Add: Level 6, Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-23329910
Hours: 12noon – 2:30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm daily.
Valentine’s Day Menu: 6-course set dinner for RM 550 nett per couple, 6-course Vegetarian Set Dinner for RM 488 nett per couple, available from 7th to 14th February 2018.
Graze @ Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Graze is a casual dining restaurant offering classic European recipes. The modern, yet inviting decor of the restaurant makes it ideal for a romantic occasion. Couples love to be sitted at secluded romantic corners of the restaurant overlooking the greenery of the Botanic Garden and its lake.
Graze @ Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Add: 3 Jalan Sentral, KL.
Tel: 03-22642592
Hours: 12 noon to 230om, 630pm to 1030pm daily
Valentine’s Day Menu: 4-course set menu with wine pairing for RM 348 nett per person, available from 9th to 14th February 2018.
Hanaya Japanese Dining
Hanaya is an authentic Japanese fine dining experience unlike any other. Enjoy an extensive menu of traditional Japanese dishes including grilled teppanyaki meats, fresh sashimi, delicate handcrafted sushi, and delectable tempura. Their omakase course is inspired by four seasons in Japan which makes each type of the food to have different peak of freshness in term of flavour.
Hanaya Japanese Dining
Add: Lobby Floor, Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur 160 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2110 5499
Hours: 11:30AM–2:30PM, 6–10:30PM daily
Omakase Course for RM280 ++ to RM 350 ++ per pax.
Lafite @ Shang-rila Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Are you looking for a restaurant that offers gastronomic French dining with a twist, matched with excellent wines and impeccable service? Lafite at Shangri-La KL is the place to go. The menu is being crafted by executive chef Olivier Piste and team. Pistre is a French national with over 20 years of experience in the food and beverage industry and has won several prestigious industry awards including the Golden Trophy and Best Caterer title with his team at the International Catering Cup competition in Lyon, France, in 2015.
Lafite @ Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Add: 11, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2074 3900
Hours: 12noon – 2.30pm (Mon – Fri), 7pm – 10.30pm (Mon to Sat & Public Holidays), closed on Sundays.
Valentine’s Day Menu: 6-course set menu for RM 599 nett per person.
Maison Francaise
Maison Francaise, otherwise known as The French House is only a five-minute drive from the city centre. However, the dreamy white coloured standalone building will make you forget about the hustle and bustle of the city almost immediately. The chic, black-and-white interior features elegant crystal chandeliers, paintings of talented French artists and glimmering glassware. Patrons can choose to be seated at the pool side, the verandah or the top floor.
The restaurant serves classic French fare such as foie gras terrine, smoked salmon, seared glazed duck breast and bouillabaisse fish stew paired with an extraordinary wine selection. Guests can choose a three-, four- or five-course menu—followed by a perfect sweet ending made of Grand Marnier Souffle or Le Mont-Blanc.
Maison Francaise
Add: 5 Jalan Changkat Kia Peng, KL
Tel: 03 2144 1474
Hours: Open daily, 12noon-12midnight
Valentine’s Day Menu: 5-course set menu for RM 380 ++ per person, available on 13th and 14th February 2018.
Nadodi
Nadodi is discreetly located a stones throw away from the Petronas Twin Towers – on the 1st Floor above The Mayang Club at 183 Jalan Mayang – right at the intersection of Jalan Yap Kwan Seng. Nadodi also means nomad or wanderer in Malayalam. The cuisine is described as engaging and nomadic, as it’s inspired by journeys from Tamil Nadu to Kerala and all the way to Sri Lanka. Nadodihas been one of the most interesting dining experiences that I have had in KL!
Nadodi KL
Add: 183, First floor, Jalan Mayang, off Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tel: +60 017-390 0792
Hours: 6pm to 11pm daily, closed on Sundays
Nadodi offers two set of menus – 13-mile journey and 15-mile journey for RM460++ and RM490++ per pax.
Sage Restaurant & Wine Bar
A truly beautiful restaurant, Sage Restaurant & Wine Bar needs no further introduction. The restaurant has a view that overlooked the Kuala Lumpur skyline and hillside. The ambiance is perfect for a romantic dinner date – classy, lush but not intimidating, with the occasional melody of glass clinging, soft whispering and sizzling at the background. Chef Daniel and his team bring the best of French and Japanese fusion experience to their guests. The foie gras appetizer is the rave of the town, same goes to their seared scallops and steaks.
Sage Restaurant & Wine Bar
Add: The Gardens Residences Level 6, The Gardens, Mid Valley City,Lingkaran Syed Putra,59200 KL.
Tel: 03-22681328
Hours: Lunch (Mon-Fri): 12pm-2pm,
Dinner (Mon-Sat): 6pm-10.30pm.
Closed on Sunday
Valentine’s Day Menu: 5-course set menu for RM468 nett per person
Skillet @ 163
Just a short distance from the heart of KLCC, on the ground floor of Fraser Place is Skillet @ 163. The setting creates a modern, fun atmosphere that promises a welcoming and laid-back experience for all guests. The food here is innovative, trendy, with touches of Asian inspiration. If you are looking at good dining spot with your love one, this would be a good recommendation for you.
Skillet @ 163
Add: Fraser Place, Jalan Perak, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-2181 2426
Hours: Mon – Sun (12.00pm – 3.00pm & 6.00pm – 11.00pm)
Valentine’s Day Menu: 7-course degustation menu for RM 340+ per pax.
The Library @ The Ritz Carlton KL
Beautifully designed for a relaxing yet stylish ambience, The Library is also famous for their wall-sized book shelves with approximately 2,000 curated titles. The Library defines the new concept of fine dining for European cuisine by offering Menu Du Jour that changes every day and gives you the option of either a 3- or 4- course dinner and either with or without wine pairing. A selection of fine wines, Cognac, Armagnac, cocktails as well as a choice of premium cigars are available.
The Library @ The Ritz Carlton KL
Tel: +60 3 2142 8000
Hours: Dinner : 6 p.m. – 1 a.m. Daily
Valentine’s Day Menu: 3-course set dinner for RM300 nett per person, wine pairing for RM400 nett per person.
The Point
The Point is a restaurant, a bar and a lounge divided into two floors. The first floor provides a more intimate dining experience whereas the second floor allows you to enjoy resonant music over some drinks. It is also a hidden gem that offers some of the most exquisite flavours and innovative dishes such as Suckling Pig 12 Hour Slow Cooked, Hokkaido Scallop and innovative “bakuteh”.
The Point
Add: 122, Jalan Kasah, Medan Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +60 3-2011 8008
Hours: Brunch: Wednesday – Sunday, 11.30am – 2.00pm, Dinner: Daily, 6.00pm – 10.45pm, Bar: Daily, 5.00pm till late
Valentine’s Day Menu: 5-course menu for RM 220++ per pax
The Roof Kuala Lumpur
Celebrate your special occasion at The Roof that offers an array of enchanting delights. From a gastronomic feast for the senses by our award-winning restaurants – Signature and Yezi; to home of Malaysia’s best live bands – Liquidity; the ultimate sports bar – SCORE and a fantastic range of parties at PLAY Club, Stratosphere and Malt & Leaf. You can look forward to a fun-filled celebration in good cheer with family and friends. WE love being seated at the window-front leather banquettes. It offers us an uninterrupted view of the PJ city.
The Roof Kuala Lumpur
Add: 1 First Avenue, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya.
Hours: 6.00pm till late
Tel: 017-9085766
Thirty 8 Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
THIRTY8 is located on the top floor of the hotel, consists of a restaurant, a wine bar and a lounge. Floor to ceiling glass windows allow plenty of natural light in the restaurant and at the same time provide an expansive 360 degree view of KL’s magnificent skyline. THIRTY8 offers a selection of steaks, Chinese seafood, sushi and sashimi for breakfast, lunch, high tea and dinner. Come here for its steak and that comes with 4 types of dressing – Béarnaise, mushroom cream, green peppercorn and Chimichurri. Impress your date with THIRTY8 signature cake that came in a dome and fogged up by dry ice, creating a visually striking scene.
THIRTY8 Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
Add: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +60 3 2182 1234
Hours (THIRTY8 Restaurant and Lounge): Daily, 6:00am – 11:00pm
Hours (THIRTY8 Wine Bar): Sunday to Thursday, 12:00pm to 12:00am, Friday and Saturday, 12:00pm to 1:00am
Valentine’s Day Menu: RM 860++ per couple, with two glasses of champagne.
Villa Danieli
Located next to the poolside at the fifth floor of Hotel Imperial is a hidden little Italian cottage that combines exceptional Italian fare with a relaxed and elegant atmosphere. Villa Danieli is all about warm and comfortable ambiance, with large murals on top, medieval torches hanging from the walls emitting dim light, large glass bottles filled with olives oils and a welcoming entrance, just like a typical Italian cottage. The patio seating is also great, complete with a magnificent view of KL Tower.
Villa Danieli offers a traditional Italian menu featuring old-world favorites and family recipes as well as a wide selection of wood oven baked pizzas.
Valentine’s Day Menu: RM 388 nett per couple, available from 13th to 15th February 2018.
