As we bid goodbye to all the New Year celebrations in January, let us welcome the month of LOVE! February is undoubtedly the most romantic time of the year. With all the new cafes and restaurants popping up in Penang, it can be a bit hard to decide on where to celebrate the upcoming Valentine’s Day. So, here are 10 best romantic cafes and restaurants in Penang perfect for the special date!
10 Best Romantic Cafes And Restaurants In Penang Perfect For Valentine’s Day 2023
1. David Brown’s Restaurant & Tea Terrace (Valentine’s Menu Available)
Tucked away in the corner of Penang Hill, David Brown’s sits on a ‘hill upon a hill’ atop Strawberry Hill, a quintessential British colonial Restaurant and Tea Terrace. Known as the highest garden restaurant in Penang, this place holds a spectacular view of the Pearl of the Orient. The garden outdoors is not only well manicured, but there is also an elegant pond sprinkled with lilies stretching across.
The heritage atmosphere provides a romantic ambience while enjoying fine British cooking with a variety of hors d’oeuvres, steaks, chops, traditional roasts and more for a tasteful Valentine’s treat!
Address: Lot 400, MK 17, Daerah Barat Daya, Strawberry Hill, Penang Hill 11300 Ayer Hitam, Penang
Operating Hours: 12pm – 9pm (Daily)
Status: Pork-Free Menu, Serves Alcohol
2. Top View Restaurant & Lounge (Valentine’s Menu Available)
What can be more romantic than to celebrate Valentine’s Day together with a candlelight dinner overseeing George Town? Located at the tallest building in George Town – Level 68 of the Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak (KOMTAR) building, Top View Restaurant & Lounge is one of the many restaurants managed by The TOP. Additionally, their exclusive Valentine’s Couple Dinner Set comes with a bouquet of fresh flowers for an extra classy and elegant date!
Address: The TOP, Level 68, No 1, Komtar, Jln Penang, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Operating Hours: 12pm – 10pm (Closed on Tue, but operating on Valentine’s 2023)
Link(s): Facebook | Instagram
Status: Pork-Free Menu, Serves Alcohol
3. Firewood Restaurant Penang (Valentine’s Menu Available)
Firewood Restaurant is a unique place with an open-flame dining concept, where customers are able to see through the whole kitchen. For those who enjoy flavourful meals along with a dose of flames and char, look no further as this place offers delicious char-grilled dishes perfect for Valentine’s!
Don’t forget to book a table near their kitchen for an experience to savour as the chefs cook your meals right in front of you!
Address: 15, Jln Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, 10200 Penang
Operating Hours: 12pm – 2.30pm ; 5.30pm – 10pm (Closed on Mon)
Status: Pork-Free Menu, Serves Alcohol
4. Hanakoya Flower Café Penang (Valentine’s Menu Available)
Hanakoya Flower Café provides a dreamy dining experience filled with Japanese-styled flowers and treats as the cafe is also a flower shop. Tucked along Muntri Street, the atmosphere here is not only romantic but also magical and relaxing! This is because spending your time here feels like you are amidst a beautiful and fragrant flower bed, how romantic!
In addition, their Valentine’s Menu is a great option for an exclusive Valentine’s dinner without breaking your bank!
Address: 83 Lebuh Muntri, 10200 George Town, Penang
Operating Hours: 10am – 10pm (Closed on Wed)
Link(s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
Status: Pork-Free
5. Paradiso Backyard Cafe (Valentine’s Menu Available)
Paradiso Backyard Cafe is undoubtedly one of the newest spots in Penang as they’ve just opened their doors in January 2023. If you and your special person loves to visit new cafes and restaurants, this is definitely the place to go for Valentine’s dinner this year!
Situated in the backyard of a spacious bungalow, this place mainly serves Western cuisines along with coffee, tea, desserts and more. It is also a pet-friendly cafe, so you can bring your fur babies along as well!
Address: 26Q, Codrington Ave, Pulau Tikus, Georgetown, Penang
Operating Hours: 8am – 10pm (Closed on Mon)
Status: Pork-Free Menu, Serves Alcohol (Certain foods in Valentine’s Menu contain alcohol)
6. Communal Table by Gēn (Valentine’s Menu Available)
Recently awarded with Michelin‘s Bib Gourmand, Communal Table by Gēn offers a creative and playful approach to Malaysian dining with a modern twist. This place has an elegant and luxurious setting – an open kitchen, a long counter table and floor-to-ceiling windows. This is undoubtedly a great spot for sentimental couples to ride down memory lane with familiar flavours presented in a modern and unique manner!
Address: 68 Lebuh Presgrave, George Town, 10300, Malaysia
Operating Hours: 6pm – 11pm (Tue – Thurs) ; 12pm – 11pm (Fri – Sun) ; Closed on Mon
Link(s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
Status: Non-Halal
7. BAMBU Small Plates
For lovers of spicy food, tom yam and all things Thai, we recommend you to spice up this Valentine’s with a unique experience of Thai-style fine dining!
Situated at The Upper House Hotel’s Rooftop, BAMBU Small Plates brings the familiar tastes of Thai to another level with luxurious presentations and creative concepts! As the name suggests, this place is designed with lots of greenery and bamboo can be seen all around as well. It has a tropical vibe that makes you feel like you’re on a relaxing staycation with yummy-licious food!
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Address: 22A, Rooftop of The Upper House Hotel, Jalan Vervea 10, Vervea, Batu Kawan, Penang
Operating Hours: 3pm – 10pm (Mon, Wed – Sat) ; 3pm – 10.15pm (Sun) ; Closed on Tue but operating on Valentine’s 2023
Status: Pork-Free Menu, Serves Alcohol
8. Orinea Restaurant
On the topic of fine dining, Orinea Restaurant by Farquhar Mansion is a sky dining and bar that you do not want to miss! Prepared by professional chefs, this place brings a luxurious twist on contemporary cuisine. Their tasting menu changes seasonally according to the availability of local and global premium ingredients. The interior is luxurious, elegant, yet modernised, providing a romantic ambience that sets the mood for a fancy Valentine’s date!
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Address: 68-18-1, Sunrise Gurney, Persiaran Gurney, Penang
Operating Hours: 6pm – 11.30pm (Mon, Tue & Thurs) ; 2.30pm – 11.30pm (Fri – Sun) ; Closed on Wed
Status: Pork-Free Menu, Serves Alcohol
9. Via Pre Penang (Valentine’s Menu Available)
Fancy something else instead of Western or modern Malaysian cuisines? Then, Via Pre is a good spot for those looking for Italian dining this upcoming Valentine’s Day! They are a rustic and authentic Italian-managed tavern that serves traditional Italian favourites, e.g. pork specialties, pizzas, pastas and many more.
Oh and you can still have a taste of their ala carte menu on Valentine’s Day until 6.30pm and after 9pm as mentioned in their poster below!
Address: 20e, Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10200 George Town, Penang
Operating Hours: 11.30am – 10.30pm (Mon, Wed – Sat) ; 12pm – 10pm (Sun) ; Closed on Tue but operating on Valentine’s 2023
Link(s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
Status: Non-Halal
10. BiRU-BIRU On The Island
Travel lovers, this one’s for you! Though travelling for Valentine’s may not be accessible for everyone, the new BiRU-BIRU On The Island is a great alternative for this lovely occasion!
Hidden in The Lost Paradise Resort, this cafe is situated by the beach with a white and blue colour scheme. Thus, spending your time here resembles enjoying a relaxing vacation in Santorini or Bali! They mainly offer Western and local cuisines with a variety of aesthetic beverages. It has an open-air concept with many instagrammable photo spots perfect for creating memories during Valentine’s Day!
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Address: 260, Jalan Batu Ferringhi 11100 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 8am – 10pm (Daily)
Status: Pork-Free
Treat Your Special Person To A Romantic Valentine’s Day Full of LOVE!
Whether if you’re spending the special day indoors, or going out for an exclusive date and romantic dinner, don’t forget to celebrate this lovely occasion with your special person – be it your lover, bestie, siblings or friends and family! Wishing all a Happy Valentine’s on this day of LOVE!
If you’re planning to go café hopping, also read: 20 Best Cafes To Check Out In Penang (2023 Edition)
Spending Valentine’s in KL? Also read: 14 Romantic Date Night Spots In KL To Celebrate Valentine’s Day (Or Galentines) This 2023
Also Read: 8 Sweet Date Ideas To Do In Penang On Valentine’s Day 2023
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