In a city full of lights, find the one that makes your heart glow.
Whether you’re taking a special someone out for a first date, or the 100th date, you can find that love is in the air! To find a special place where you and your significant other can truly connect, and devour a hearty meal, is important to all of you romantics out there, but oh so hard to decide on. We seek a special place surrounded by the city lights, with a beautiful romantic view of Kuala Lumpur to enjoy the taste of something truly delicious. These are some things we’d consider when choosing the perfect spot for us to enjoy that special moment with our partner.
With so many romantic dinner spots in Kuala Lumpur, it can be hard to choose where to bring your partner for a night to remember. Hence why we’ll be hand-picking restaurants for you to find the romantic restaurants in Kuala Lumpur!
Marias Steakhouse
Located in our beautiful and admirable Suria KLCC with its other spots being iconic ones such as Bangsar and Sunway. Maria’s Steakhouse is a restaurant that not only offers dining with a view but also a stylish and relaxed setting. What makes this place a restaurant that serves high-quality steaks is due to their premium cuts that ranges from Australian Grass-fed, Black Angus, Wagyu 45 and Kobe.
Where Every Bite Feels Like a Love Letter
Each steak is also accompanied with a classic seasoning consisting of light salt, pepper and herbs that makes the flavours shine. Couples can also enjoy their exclusive cocktail and tasty sides such as their moist chocolate cake with ice cream. Lastly, it’s intimate visitors can also enjoy the view from our beautiful KLCC as they dine in some fresh and tasty steak while clinking on their glasses to enjoy the serene moment.
Contact: 010-902 0386
Hanare Japanese Restaurant
Tucked within The Intermark on Jalan Tun Razak, lies a Japanese restaurant that is ideal for intimate dates due to its elegant and intimate vibe. What sells this restaurant as a candidate for a great date night restaurant is due to its warm, wood-accented interiors, open kitchen sushi counter, teppanyaki station cozy bar as well as private rooms. Lovers are able to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal from their choices of sashimi, nimono, yakimono, tempura and nigiri. Each dish presented individually at the sushi counter for their pleasing interaction and appreciation towards its aesthetic.
Omakase Under Candlelight
If you’re looking for an intimate dining spot in KL that offers authenticity and ambiance, Hanare delivers a premium omakase experience perfect for your next romantic date night. With the price ranging from Rm180 up until 500, this far east restaurant is sure to impress your date. Enjoying the sweet and sour delights while spending time with the one you love in a dimly light Japanese restaurant is what makes this a prime spot for romantic eateries in Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +60 3 2164 2133
Mr. Chew’s Chino Latino Bar
Mr. Chew’s Chino Latino Bar, located on top of the WOLO Hotel in Bukit Bintang, is a vibrant, two-story romantic eatery in Kuala Lumpur that is both stylish and playful. The aesthetic that surrounds this intimate dining leans more towards the Latin design with the brick walls, fancy décor that doesn’t try too hard and a massive painting for its patrons and lovebirds to adore. Couples can enjoy the view of the city from the floor-to-ceiling windows while comfortably lying on the plush sofas. As for the menu, it’s a playful blend of Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Latin influences.
Where Latin Passion Meets KL’s Most Romantic View
The signature dishes are their Nori Tacos, Catfish Char Siew Buns, Tiger Prawn Dumplings, and Century-egg Somen with a price that goes from RM150 to 200. The Latino inspired bar also provides the lovely couple access to their cocktails such as their flaming whisky or the ‘Take-Away’ gin and tonic. Lovers are able to enjoy the beautiful design of the bar as they take slow sips of their cocktails while enjoying the company of one another as the city view accompanies them this romantic evening.
Contact: 03-2162 0886
Frangipaani
This colonial Indian-inspired space is one of the more stylish restaurants for couples in KL, especially for those who enjoy sharing rich flavours and lush interiors. Placed on the mezzanine of the Republik, Frangipaani is a restaurant that has interiors evoked from British-Colonial India that has rich wood panelling, tan-leather seats, antique mirrors, mosaic tiles as well as lush greenery. The menu offers over 60 curated dishes which spans flavours from Goa to Punjab which are meant to be shared, making this a great experience for a date night. The dishes that are worth highlighting would be their Butter Chicken, Lamb Chops, Crab Rasam, and Mutton Briyani. The style of sharing the food helps create interaction and closeness for couples who love exploring flavours together.
Affordable with a Side of Live Piano
As for the price range of the meals, the starters go from Rm30 to 50 while the main dishes go from 40-60 which is honestly quite fair considering the unique tastes you’ll be experiencing. If you’re planning to head over during the weekends, then good news for you! During the weekends, there will be live pianist performances which helps elevate the mood for you and your partner to enjoy your lovely dinner together.
Contact: 03-2011 0030
Bijan Bar & Restaurant
Situated in a stylish bungalow in Jalan Celon, Bijan Bar and Restaurant has been described as a cozy Malay restaurant that has a delightful mix of traditional and modern dishes. What makes this spot cozy restaurant is due to its warm lighting, polished wood interiors as well as terrace surrounded by bamboo. Reviews has also described the place as a perfect place to have meaningful conversations over dinner in a romantic setting with your partner.
Where Love is Served with Rendang and a Side of P. Ramlee
As you dine with your significant other, classical tunes sang by P. Ramlee can be heard playing in the background which gives its visitors a sense of nostalgia. Bijan’s menu consists of Malay cuisine that offers shared platters for you and your partner. Some of the dish worth noting are their Rendang Ribs, Masak Lemak Udang Tempoyak, and Aneka Pembuka Selera. A full meal consisting of you and your partner would go from RM150 to RM300.
Contact: 03-2031 3575
Blackbyrd
Searching for a place to dine with your partner at a place where you get to view the whole of KL? Maybe not only for a lovey-dovey dining but to also witness the sunset with your significant other? Perched on the 50th floor of Platinum Park’s Naza Tower, Blackbyrd is a Southeast Asian restaurant that also serves as a fantastic date night destination. Why Blackbyrd is a place for couples to consider dining at is due to how it serves sweeping, undisturbed views of the Petronas Twin Towers and KL Tower. This makes the place perfect for the lovers to not only view the sunset, but to also witness the city lights of KL that glitters in our eyes.
From Satay to Espressotinis — A Date to Remember
Blackbyrd’s menu consist of Southeast Asian dishes with a fusion of comfort-food styling. The menu features dishes such as Wagyu Satay, Mie Goreng Sambal Matah, Lamb Rack and Crispy Nori Crunch to name a few. Its visitors can also choose to indulge in the cocktail choices which are Smoke Screen, Mango Crush, Espressotini and more. The price to dine here goes with the mains ranging from Rm50 to Rm168, cocktails from Rm38 to Rm55, and desserts going for Rm18 to Rm56.
Contact: 012-689 8576
Dining in the Dark
Ever wanted to try something a bit more adventurous with your partner that will strengthen your relationship with one another? What if I told you the idea of eating your food blindfolded? Dining in the Dark in Bukit Bintang offers an unforgettable, magical dining experience for the daring couples. Guests here eat in the dark as they are blindfolded but are being guided by the “Darkness Experts” that ensure comfort and safety for its visitors. Couples can enjoy their time here as they laugh at playful moments shared between each other as they eat in absolute darkness.
Dine in the Dark, Fall Deeper in Conversation
Lovers can also choose from their 3 choices of classic, vegetarian and wine-pairing surprise menus that goes for Rm188 to Rm248 per person. Imagine the exchange between you and your partner as the two of you taste your food literally blindly and you start to question one another ‘Was that fish or chicken?’. The experience here is not just fun for partners but also creates memorable moments that you can share with everyone about that one-time you guys ate in the dark.
Contact: 012-305 2011
Marini’s on 57
Have you ever wanted to enjoy Italian dishes while out on a date with your loved one as you get an amazing view of the Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC? Accompanied by a beautiful landscape around you that allows you to see the glistening stars at night with your lover? Positioned on the 57th floor of Menara 3 Petronas, Marini’s on 57 is yet another fine dining in KL for couples due to its breath-taking views of the not only the heart of Kuala Lumpur but also the peaceful night accompanying you and your special someone.
For the Nights That Deserve a Little Extra Sparkle
The venue seamlessly transitions from sleek restaurant to hip rooftop bar and lounge, all bathed in warm, architectural lighting and contemporary décor. As mentioned before, the menu here consists of Italian dishes such as artisan pasta, premium beef, seafood flown from Italy and truffles as well as Alba white truffle specials. Lastly, due to the luxurious experience you’ll be getting, the price to dine here is pretty high so do expect to pay for window seats.
Contact: 03-2386 030
At the heart of every great meal isn’t just the food — it’s who you share it with. So toast to love, laughter, and nights that turn into memories.
When it comes to spending time with our significant other, we want nothing but the best for them. Hence why sometimes, it’ll be great to spend a bit more than usual so you’ll be able to show your partner how much they mean to you while you create beautiful memories with them. Maybe you chose to go for something more daring and decided to dine in the dark with them to strengthen your bonds. Or it could be that you wish to enjoy some sushi with your special someone as the 2 of you watch in awe the Japanese chefs doing what they do best. Whichever it is you chose to go for, we sure hope that you and your partner in crime enjoy each other’s company while the life of the city and the quiet night accompanies you. That’s all for today’s article. Till next time! Take it easy.
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