In this new urban/edgy/bare brick Tras St spot, having Italian for dinner has gotten a lot more fun. Don't miss the Pulled Pork & Waffle fries ($15), homemade Gnocchi ($21), and the (omg wait for it) - Triple Cheese & Truffle Toasty at $15. Finish with a gorgeous Cannoli with ricotta, lemon and strawberry.

Start with the beautifully cooked sous vide octopus salad, and tuck into either the pork belly or the duck confit puff for decadent mains. Jean Teo describes Spathe as having '... such a great vibe and ambiance for friends catchup and romantic dinners.'

A hidden gem with a loyal following, Cacio e Pepe serves good quality Italian food minus the pretense. Enjoy a lovely meal with your date in this cosy neighborhood joint, without having to venture into the crowds. Start with the portobellos, and try either the tagliatelle with scallop in truffle cream sauce, or the squid ink risotto. While pasta may not seem deserving of a $20+ price tag, these are very good, and are more worth it than the pizzas here. Finish off with the oozing chocolate lava cake, and leave this gem with a smile on your face.

Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread. The Dough Shoppe understands that, and focuses on offering delicious, handmade artisan bread alongside a menu of various sandwiches and all-day breakfast items. The sister cafe of Le Bijoux, The Dough Shoppe boasts a larger menu with more variety. Their set lunch satisfies with the soup of the day, a salad/ sandwich made with their lovely selection of breads, and a cup of coffee/ soft drink, which can be made even more complete with a tangy lemon drizzle cake for dessert.

Hailed by many as the best cookies in England, Ben's Cookies has finally hit Singapore's shores. These large but seemingly unassuming cookies will blow you away with their thick, chunky, gooey, chewy goodness. Located in the basement of Wisma Atria practically back-to-back with Famous Amos, Ben's cookies are surely giving them a run for their money. At $2.95 a pop, it's a small price to pay for a giant cookie. If you love small, super-crunchy cookies though, these might not float your boat! Just try them and see what you think :)

Vineyard @ HortPark is a charming French restaurant nestled amidst the verdant greenscape of HortPark, where every visit is a feast for the senses. Be surrounded by nature; or enjoy a glass of wine on the patio. Signature dishes include the Tea-smoked Tomato Consommé, Duo of Duck, Olive Oil-poached Tenderloin, and the Tagliatelle Bouillabaisse. Pair your meal with a wide selection of old or new world wine labels or complete it with a Bailey’s Irish Cream Soufflé or the chef’s selection of fine cheeses to complete your meal.

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With a lush and cozy interior, you're going to feel pampered at Tablescape. From their heritage menu, expect mains like Caramelized Cod with Celeriac Puree, and Roasted Spring Chicken.

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Oliva Italian aims to provide an Italian vineyard experience that transports the diner to the outskirts of Rome. The menu features simple authentic Italian recipes that focus on the freshest ingredients. For a quiet, romantic dinner in the quaint Arab Quarter, Olivia is a great choice. Start with an antipasti, and perhaps share one of their signature pastas and their melt-in-your-mouth lamb shank.

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Lovely broth & succulent fish, perfect for the health conscious cos it's less oily compared to the real deal

This newly opened cafe in Clarke Quay certainly brightens up your mood with their vibrant yellow cups and cheerful ambience. They serve premium coffee pulled from the top-of-the-line La Marzocco Strada machine, along with simple pastries, waffles and ciabatta lunch sets. Give their signature "Croiffins" (a croissant-muffin hybrid) a try if you're up for something new! Photo by Sheryl Sherbakes

Best porridge ever! Only reservations is allowed as the porridge takes 30mins to cook. Everyone who travels to Taiwan should not miss this!