5 Romantic Places to Dine in Jakarta

Every person has a different opinion on what a romantic meal should entail. Some require a picture-perfect plate of dish, some say it’s not romantic without a candlelight, and some prefer a more laid back setting. Here are a few of our favourite romantic places to dine in Jakarta -each with a different atmosphere- hopefully it will inspire your next rendezvous!

1. Emilie

Paris is often dubbed as the city of love, so it’s no surprise that French cuisine is the top pick when it comes to romantic dinner. Emilie, located at Jalan Senopati, is among Jakarta’s top French restaurants. With great French food classics and intimate ambiance, Emilie is the perfect location for a traditional dinner date.

2. Meradelima Restaurant

Peranakan cuisine is indeed an unlikely choice for a night out with your other half, but we believe that Meradelima can be the exception to that statement! It is a beautiful restaurant, ornamented with elegant antiques that seem to have been created tens or hundreds of years ago. Dining with your loved one at Meradelima will be one of a kind romantic experience!

3. JimBARan Outdoor Lounge

For an evening of fun and romantic tropical paradise experience, look no farther than InterContinental’s JimBARan Outdoor Lounge. JimBARan’s space is decorated with hanging lanterns, comfy couches, cute seating pods, and lush trees -a little oasis in the heart of Jakarta.

4. Luna Negra

In the midst of the ever-changing list of popular restaurants in Jakarta, Luna Negra remains the go-to place for couples on a date and it’s not hard to see why: the menu is diverse! Aside from the quintessential Italian food pizza and pasta, for which Luna Negra is famous for, it also serves seafood, Japanese bento boxes, and other Asian dishes.

5. Orient8

Orient8 is one of the most gorgeous looking restaurants in Jakarta; almost everyone who have been to Orient8 compliments its look! Classic furnitures, eccentric knick-knacks -for example a drawing of Napoleon Bonaparte wearing sunglasses, painted on the ceiling- and luxurious chandeliers are just a few of Orient8’s charms. Complemented with yummy French and Pan-Asian cooking, nothing can possibly go wrong with a date at Orient8!

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Photo © Alexander Chen / www.chenyongyuan.com
Text by Alexandra Karman