How would you celebrate Valentine’s Day this year? Whether your love is new or your relationship has seen better days, you won’t want to let your special someone down this Valentine’s Day. We hear you! Here are the 10 Most Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinners in Penang that you do not want to miss.

1. Restaurant Au Jardin

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If you and your partner enjoy French and European fusion cuisine, Au Jardin, which recently received one Michelin star, is a must-visit for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner in Penang with your loved ones.

Chef Kim Hock has specially curated their menu, which is influenced by his travel experiences and culinary journey over the years. He only uses seasonal ingredients from local farmers and suppliers, so you can expect the freshest ingredients for their menu, and thus he suggests that their Menu Dégustation is a must for those wanting to sample the essence of his culinary style.

Address: The Warehouse @ Hin Bus Depot, 125, Jalan Timah, 10150, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Operating hours: Thurs to Sun, Lunch 11.30am to 2.30pm; Dinner 5pm to 10pm
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2. Curios-City Penang

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The former Awesome Canteen at Sekeping Victoria, directly across from the back of China House, is where you’ll find Curioscity Penang.

The Penang restaurant has a casual fine dining concept, with their tasting menu being rotated every two months. One element that draws our attention is the restaurant’s tall roof, which is surrounded by a lot of plants and is softly illuminated. This creates a cozy and welcoming ambiance, making it the perfect location for a romantic candlelight dinner in Penang to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Address: 164A-B, Victoria St, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Operating hours: Wed to Sun, 6pm to 12am, closed on Mon and Tues
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3. Orinea by Farquhar Mansion

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Take your significant other away for a romantic candlelight dinner at the most elegant and creative sky dining restaurant ever, Orinea by Farquhar Mansion, at Penang’s stunning high-rise Sunrise Tower.

Enjoy their seasonal Valentine’s Kaviari Tasting Menu while immersing yourself in the romantic and stunning scenery, falling in love again with your loved one on this special occasion.

Address: 68-18-1, Sunrise Gurney, Gurney Dr, 10250 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Operating hours: Fri to Sun, 2.30pm to 11.30 pm; Mon, Tues and Thurs, 6pm to 11.30 pm, closed on Wed
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4. Club J Restaurant

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Another nice and cozy spot to bring your date for a Valentine’s Day dinner in Penang is Club J Restaurant. Club J Restaurant is a French-inspired Asian casual dining place operating since 2018.

This restaurant is under the direction of Chef Sean, a young and competent chef with experience working in a number of well-known restaurants in Malaysia and Singapore. Since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, they have come out with a 6-course Valentine’s Day menu at RM368++ per pax.

Address: 334, Lorong Leandro’s, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Operating hours: Daily from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm, 6pm to 10 pm. Closed on Wed
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5. gēn 根

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The term “根” means “ground roots,” hence the restaurant’s emphasis on the importance of sourcing ingredients and products locally.

Their menu is centered on the concept of produce-driven cooking, which aims to recreate classic flavors through daring and creative culinary techniques. If you’re looking for a place that serves redefined Malaysian cuisine, this is the place to bring your date for a Valentine’s Day dinner in Penang.

Address: Unit 6, 8, Gat Lebuh Gereja, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Operating hours: Wed to Sun, 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 11pm; Wed, 6pm to 11pm, closed on Mon and Tues
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6. Feringgi Grill at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort

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Feringgi Grill, conveniently located on the resort’s mezzanine floor, offers lovers a pleasant, intimate atmosphere for a candlelight dinner in Penang, while being surrounded by the resort’s towering rain trees and beyond.

Their fine dining menu is inspired by the climate and flavors of Penang, so you and your loved ones will get to enjoy their exquisitely prepared modern grill cuisine, as well as vintage wines and fine cigar selection at Feringgi Grill.

Address: Mezzanine Level, Rasa Wing Lobby, Batu Feringgi Beach, Kampung Tanjung Huma, 11100 Penang, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Operating hours: Daily from 7am to 10.30am (Breakfast), 5pm to 10.30pm (Dinner)
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7. Kebaya Dining Room

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Kebaya Dining Room is a restored heritage building with a high-ceiling room, crystal chandeliers, and scarlet velvet drapes. This makes it a perfect spot for a candlelight dinner in Penang. Their menu features a good selection of modern Peranakan cuisine as well as some vegetarian options. 

The chefs here strive to maintain Baba Nyonya heritage through food, so you can expect authentic Classical Straits and Indo-Chinese dishes refined using traditional French cooking skills. Meat lovers should try the tamarind-glazed grass-fed beef from Australia or the vegetarian-friendly choice, prawn geng curry.

Address: 14A, Stewart Ln, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Operating hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri, 6pm to 10pm; Sat and Sun, 12pm to 2.30pm, closed on Tues
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8. Restaurant Blanc Penang

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Blanc is a 42-seat restaurant located in the historic yet sophisticated Macalister Mansion, a restored colonial boutique hotel in Georgetown, Penang.

At Blanc, diners will get to indulge in an exquisite dining experience where contemporary French culinary artistry meets the finest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, paired with carefully curated wines, impeccable service, and an intimate atmosphere, making it the ultimate choice for a candlelight dinner spot in Penang.

Diners can choose between the Menu Degustation and the Menu Indulgence, both of which offer an 11-course menu for RM298++ to RM398++.

Address: 228, Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Operating hours: Daily from 7pm to 10pm, closed on Monday
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9. Mano Fine Dining & Cellar

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Mano Fine Dining & Cellar would be the ideal choice for a Valentine’s Day dinner date in Penang for those looking to spoil their loved one with an unforgettable fine dining experience while savoring gastronomic delights.

Their food is truly remarkable, with exceptional flavors, textures, and spices, and a touch of magical presentation that will surprise you and your loved ones.

Address: 61, Jalan Magazine, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Operating hours: Daily from 3pm to 10pm, closed on Tuesday
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10. Bón Wine and Dine

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Bón Wine and Dine at Penang Heritage Club, a French-European restaurant, is one of the newest and best places to go for fine dry-aged beef cuts and specially picked wine labels, which include some uncommon ones from Syria.

They created a seasonal valentine six-course menu to celebrate the season of love, which includes Baked Oyster Rockerfeller, King Prawn Cocktail, Hand-Dive Hokkaido Scallop, Lobster Bisque, Sorbet of the Day, Pan Seared Sea Bass, Crispy Dug Leg Confit, and, of course, their signature 21 Days Dry Aged Angus Rib Eye, as well as the final course, Deconstructed Lemon Meringue Tart.

If you and your date love wine and dry-aged meat, Bón Wine and Dine would be the perfect valentine’s dinner spot in Penang for both of you.

Address: Heritage Club, 2, Jalan Scotland, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Operating hours: Daily from 12pm to 10pm, closed on Monday
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There you have it — the 10 Most Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinners in Penang! Follow us on Instagram (@penanglicious) for latest cafe reviews! Bon appetit!