It’s the time of the year again as February welcomes Valentine’s Day on the 14th. A day when couples express their affection with gifts and greetings. And of course, a romantic dinner for two no matter if it’s in say, a posh restaurant or as simple as enjoying comfort-food varieties of pizza together. Below are the 8 restaurants and cafes in alphabetical order worth checking out to celebrate your upcoming Valentine’s Day dinners in KL & Selangor.
1) Chez Gaston by Rendez-Vous
Go French this Valentine’s Day as Chez Gaston by Rendez-Vous offers two exclusive set menus: Menu Silver (RM 190++ per pax) and Menu Gold (RM 380++ per pax). You will be served a four-course meal consisting of an amuse bouche, starter, main and dessert. If you pick Menu Gold, the set includes an additional starter and main as well as cheese.
Among the dishes featured on the menu include the appetising Cauliflower Creamy Soup Smoked Paprika Puff and the hearty Rack of Lamb Crusted with Pesto, Red Wine Jus & Mint Sauce, Cumin Carrot Puree and Smashed Potatoes. Finally, end the night with a bittersweet 65% Dark Chocolate Terrine with Creme Anglaise and Orange Zest Confit.
Alternatively, you can order Menu Romance (RM 590++ per couple) for two, which is available from Feb 1st to 29th, 2024.
For reservations, call 011-3993 0036.
Address: 2G, Jalan Bangsar Utama 9, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur.
2) Cielo KL
What a lovely night it will be if the Valentine’s Day dinner takes place on a rooftop setting, complete with panoramic views of the Kuala Lumpur cityscape. Cielo KL certainly fits the criteria and this year, chef and owner Werner Kuhn crafted a wonderful five-course Valentine’s Day menu (RM 388++ per pax). Tantalise your taste buds with Tri-Colour Beet & Smoked Duck Carpaccio and Butternut Squash Bisque. Then, chill with a Homemade Apple Mint Sherbet. Moving on to the main, you can pick one of the following: Black Angus Tenderloin, Grilled King Salmon or Organic Free Range Chicken Breast Ballotine. The set finally comes with the decadent Chocolate Cherry Pralinosa with Pistachio Ice Cream.
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Address: 23-01, 1D, VIDA Bukit Ceylon, Jalan Ceylon, Bukit Ceylon, 50200 Kuala Lumpur.
3) Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill KL
Take your loved one to the luxurious Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill KL in Sunway Resort and enjoy an unforgettable evening with a multi-course Valentine Enchantment menu (RM 1,288 per couple). Each couple can enjoy a welcoming cocktail before the culinary journey begins. Some of the dishes to expect include the Arnold Bennett Twice-Baked Souffle and the signature Beef Wellington and not to forget, the sweet finish of Apple Tart Tatin, Chocolate Souffle or Mille Feuille.
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Address: Lobby Level, Sunway Resort, Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.
4) JOLOKO
Fancy something irresistibly hot and tropical to give your taste buds a nice, gastronomic dance? Consider booking a spot at the casual Afro-Caribbean restaurant, JOLOKO. They serve Jerk for Two — a 7-course sharing menu (RM 138++ per person) consisting of different bites and textures. This includes Flatbread served with Walnut Hummus & Pomegranate Molasses or Beetroot & Cumin Yoghurt Dip and Fresh Oysters with Passionfruit. One of the menu sharings, of course, wouldn’t be complete without their signature Jamaican jerk chicken with mango. The Valentine’s Day dinner concludes with the luscious Licky Chan ice cream with grilled pineapple tart.
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Address: 43, Jalan Kamunting, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur.
5) Maria’s SteakCafe
If steak for dinner sounds like a perfect romantic evening to you, then check out Maria’s SteakCafe. They offer a Valentine’s Day menu (from RM 165++ onwards), beginning with the savoury starters of Maguro Tuna and the creamy Pumpkin Soup. Choose one of their nine main courses regardless of a steak or seafood such as Japanese Wagyu A5 Kobe, N.Z. Lamb Cutlet or Atlantic White Cod. End your evening with a rich and melt-in-your-mouth Blueberry Cheesecake.
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6) Mr Chew’s Chino Latino Bar
It’s Asian meets Latin American at Mr Chew’s Chino Latino Bar, a stunning restaurant from the same team behind Troika Sky Dining. Celebrate this year’s Valentine’s Day with its five-course menu (RM 350++ per person), namely the signature Japanese-styled Nori Taco and Grilled Miso Glazed Red Snapper. Savour the umami-rich Homemade Soy Tofu with XO Sauce and other eclectic ingredients such as shimeji mushroom, crispy garlic & shallot and toasted pine nut. Then, there’s the delightful dessert of Blood Orange Mousse, Honey Comb Rock, Valrhona Chocolate Cake and Strawberry Coulis.
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Address: Level 23A Tower B, The Troika, 19, Persiaran KLCC, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.
7) Osteria Gamberoni
Buon appetito at the elegant Italian restaurant of Osteria Gamberoni. Their specialities lie in freshly-made pasta and thin-crust, Roman-style pizza. This Valentine’s Day, indulge in Osteria Gamberoni’s well-curated San Valentino Special Menu (RM 268++ per person), offering the exquisite taste of Italy. The five-course set menu covers dishes like Potato Vellute in Black Squid Ink Reduction, Arborio Rice with Beetroot, Saffron & Tiger Prawn and Stew Beef Cheek with White Radish Puree. And finish off with the Shortcrust, Chocolate Ganache & Wild Berries Mousse.
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Address: 17, Jalan Yap Ah Shak, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur.
8) Phil’s Pizza
Celebrating a Valentine’s Day dinner doesn’t have to be lavish. You and your loved one can always go for a casual, romantic style like the one at Phil’s Pizza. Pre-order their cute 12″ Heart Shaped Pizza (available for pre-order on February 10), offering Classic (cheese) or the crowd-favourite Pepperoni. Remember to complete your meal with 2 bottles of soda of your choice by just topping up RM 20.
Alternatively, why not enjoy a romantic movie night at REXKL with your loved one while enjoying delicious pizza sizes? The movie in question is the 2004 romantic drama, “The Notebook” starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. The movie screening starts at 10 pm on February 14 with free seatings available.
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Address: Phil’s Pizza, REXKL, 80, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur.
