Nestled in the sleepy suburban area of Toa Payoh (and beside ice cream parlour Creamier), Niche Savoureuseis known for its handmade French baked produce and cakes, but its mains are pretty delectable as well.

Their Norwegian Salmon Aglio Olio is very satisfying, with a thick but moist slab of fish on top of perfectly cooked al dente noodles.

Or go for the creamy and addictive Black Truffle Carbonara that comes with mixed mushrooms and bacon if you’re in the mood for something heartier.

Your date will enjoy the intimacy here, as the eatery is small and cosy, with fully stocked shelves and quirky decor like bare bulbs and helicopters hanging from the ceiling. Best go for an early dinner as they close at 9pm on Thursdays.

Where: Block 128 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, #01-833, Singapore 310128, tel: 9633 5108.

5. Kara Cafe & Dessert

Do you and your sweetheart love trying out experimental and unusual taste combinations?

Los Angeles-inspired “all-day diner” Kara Cafe & Dessert serves up all that and more, with their intriguing grain bowls of fragrant garlic Japanese rice or fluffy quinoa topped with interesting flavours, such as Pork Belly Miso, Mexican taco chicken and batter-fried tempura fish kimchi.

Desserts are equally fascinating, with botanical and floral ice cream flavours such as Lavender Maple. Healthier bites are also available, such as their Thai Tofu Salad, Yogurt Granola Bowl and Acai Bowl. 

With a cool interior boasting bricked walls, wooden tables and chairs and a wallpaper-cum-art-piece of tropical foliage, its atmosphere is warm and inviting, reminiscent of a cafe in laidback Bali.

Where: 617 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269718, tel: 6468 8940.

6. Fat Cat Ice Cream Bar

Nestled in a residential area in Bedok North, Fat Cat may look like your average, Instagrammable cafe with minimalist-vibes – but their ice cream flavours may just surprise you.

Known for their Charcoal Waffles with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce, they have flavours ranging from the average Vanilla, Chocolate and Butterscotch, to wacky and out-of the-box creations such as Butter Beer, Hay and Honey, and Watermelon Soju, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a scoop or two with your date.

Head over here after your dinner to end your date on a sweet note.

Where: 416 Bedok North Avenue 2, #01-25, Singapore 460416

7. Bee’s Knees at The Garage

Who wouldn’t love digging into a fruit bowl, pizza, or just sipping on some tea or coffee against a backdrop of enchanting flowers and plants?

Frequent visitors of the Singapore Botanic Gardens will be familiar with Bee’s Knees, a hidden gem just a stone’s throw from Botanic Garden’s MRT station.

You can dine alfresco, but we recommend dining in air-conditioned comfort in its super cool interior. With its mosaic tiles, rustic wooden chairs and picturesque windows — it’s the perfect backdrop for any Instagrammer. 

Share the interesting Beef Rendang Pizza ($27) and Laksa Tiger Prawn ($20) with your partner, before rounding up the intimate meal with some Pandan Pancakes ($14).

Where: 50 Cluny Park Road, Singapore 257488, tel: 9815 3213

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This article was first published on Her World Online