Top 5 Romantic Restaurants to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Penang 2020

January 13, 2020

With the Chinese New Year just over, I’m sure a lot of love birds out there are already on the lookout for the best place to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Unlike previous years, this year’s lunar new year falls on the month of January which leaves ample time for couples to research and plan for the ideal date night. So here are the Top 5 romantic restaurants to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Penang.

1. Blanc at Macalister Mansion

Blanc is a 42 seat restaurant nestled in the historic yet sophisticated Macalister Mansion, a restored colonial boutique hotel in the heart of Georgetown, Penang. Formerly Dining Room, Blanc has gone through a makeover ushering a brand new beginning in June 2019. The restaurant oozes elegance with its decor and worthy of a fine dining establishment that is sure to impress your loved one. Step it up a gear by staying at one of its luxurious Eight Rooms, individually designed with specially commissioned art pieces to accent the contemporary theme.

At the helm of Blanc is a new Chef Benny who replaced the outgoing Alfred Wee on 1 January 2020. I am sure we will be hearing more about Chef Benny and his profile soon. The 5-course tasting menu is priced at RM298 with two options of wine pairing. The basic wine pairing comes with an add on of RM95, while the premium wine pairing is priced at an additional RM195. For Valentine’s day, treat your valentine to a fine dining dinner at Restaurant Blanc and satiate your taste bud with French-Asian cuisine. To make your dinner even more enjoyable, opt for wine pairing and experience the magical flavours burst in your mouth.
RM928+ per couple, RM148+ wine pairing per person

Blanc at Macalister Mansion
Address: 228 Macalister Road, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 019-239 9818
Web: restaurantblanc.com.my
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/RestaurantBlancPenang

2. Ferringhi Grill

Pleasantly situated on the mezzanine floor of Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang resort, Feringgi Grill offers diners a warm, cozy ambience with views of majestic rain trees and beyond. Savour exquisitely prepared modern grill cuisine, indulge in vintage wines or unwind with our selection of fine cigars.

Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang resort is one of the best 5-star beach resorts in Batu Ferringhi Penang but its location is a bit far off. So why not take this opportunity to book a stay there and you need not worry about driving back after an enjoyable evening. The Valentine’s Day set dinner is priced at RM1,288 nett per couple with free-flowing sparkling, red and white wine. Also includes a bottle of Champagne and a stalk of rose for the lady.

Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa Penang
Address: Mezzanine Level, Rasa Wing Lobby, Batu Feringgi Beach, Kampung Tanjung Huma, 11100 Penang, Pulau Pinang
Phone: 04-888 8888

3. Orinea by Farquhar Mansion

Orinea: Sky Dining & Bar is located in the very heart of Gurney Bay at Sunrise @ Gurney. Even though they just opened their doors not long ago, they are no stranger to the fine dining scene in Penang, hailing from Farquhar Mansion. Orinea may be Penang’s most elegant and creative sky fine dining restaurant ever, it completely de-contextualizes the conventional perception of sky dining.

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Orinea by Farquhar Mansion
Address: 68-18-1, Sunrise Gurney, Persiaran GurneyPinang, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Tel: 019-528 8933
Web: www.farquharmansion.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/farquharmansion

4. Au Jardin

This up-scale, elegant and intimate restaurant oozes class from the very point you stepped in. It opened its doors in September 2018 and is located right in the heart of Georgetown sharing its campus with Hin Bus Depot. Pronounced “oh-Jaah-Dhun”, Au Jardin is an 18 seat restaurant emphasizing on natural, minimalism and seasonal ingredients. Their artisanal menu developed by Chef Kim Hock is built around his passion in showcasing the freshest ingredients through simple but beautiful dishes that reflect both culinary tradition and creativity. Au Jardin’s team brings along with them a wealth of experience from their stint at Basil, Le Bistrot and BLB Taipei.

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Restaurant Au Jardin
THE WAREHOUSE, 125, Jalan Timah, Georgetown 13000 Pulau Pinang, Georgetown, Malaysia
Tel: 04-218 9594
Web: https://www.restaurant-aujardin.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/aujardinpg

5. La Vie

La Vie is adopted from the French expression “c’est la vie” which simply means that’s life. It is often conveyed to soothe someone when faced with difficult circumstances, to not take it too seriously. Hence, synonymous with their philosophy that hard work and a hectic schedule deserves good food paired with fine wine and great company. La Vie is a treasure find nestled within the old Georgetown streets of the Unesco Heritage site in Penang. Its dimly-lit and rustic furnishing provides for a romantic and cozy atmosphere. Guests will feel right at home as they provide a relaxed, casual and romantic atmosphere in their restaurant.

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