Enjoy Your Dinner With Your Friends At These 5 Restaurants In Penang

Located by the Malacca Strait, the Pearl of the Orient is a familiar name amongst us Malaysians. We would visit that place for its deep culture and touristy attractions; mostly, for their food!
Let’s give street food a break this round, we shall take you to some of the best restaurants that Penang has to offer for the momentous occasions that you want to have with your friends and family. Slurp away!

Via Pre Penang

This Italian restaurant serves a wide selection of pastas, pizzas and wine which will surely satisfy your Italian food cravings. You will first be greeted with a basket of bread served along Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil as dip to start. The meal will then progress to the heartier part where freshly baked pizzas and hot pastas are served. Please remember to end your meal with a good ol’ espresso (coffee the Italian way) and a delectable serving of tiramisu. Do take note that this is a non-halal restaurant to avoid the awkward miss-invitation.

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Curious-City Penang

This fine dining restaurant operates at Sekeping Victoria with a casual fine dining concept. Their menu changes every month to ensure that they are getting the freshest and finest ingredients of the season. The ambience of this restaurant is perfect for those who appreciate a cosy environment for special occasions and small gatherings. Go there for the overall experience of fine dining, service and you may be tempted to return. However, you may need another helping of Char Kuey Teow after leaving this spot.

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Orinea by Farquhar Mansion

Facing the Gurney Wharf, this restaurant portrays a splendid view of the ocean with a sight to impress their diners. With great food, superb atmosphere and observant staff; this place should be on your list if you’re planning an intimate dinner with your loved ones. This modern fine French dining restaurant will definitely take you on a magical food journey with different combinations of flavours.

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The Table Monsieur Bar and Restaurant

This rustic restaurant sits in the heart of Georgetown serving seasonal French Fusion delicacies providing a quiet ambience fit for a date. To keep things up to date, the dinner menu is updated regularly with fresh ingredients. Please ensure you have the entire evening booked for this elaborate dinner as the chef takes you course by course which may require 3 hours to complete your meal. For those who fancy more drinks after dinner, you can always head up to their bar located right above the restaurant; I know I will!

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Il Bacaro

This classic Italian restaurant sits in Georgetown; provides a warm and welcoming ambience to their patrons. The use of fresh ingredients as the main highlight to all that they serve; be it in their pizzas or pastas. Do try out their flavourful homemade pasta and wood fire pizza for the truly authentic Italian experience. This author recommends booking early to avoid disappointment; parking would be fairly easy to obtain behind the location.

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Would you be taking your special someone to one of the restaurants recommended above? These restaurants will ensure quality food and a nice ambience for that perfect date or just a simple gathering with your close friends and family.
Do take note on making your reservations earlier and allocate time for parking. We all know that getting a spot for our cars can be an obstacle in the heart of Penang. Bon Appetit!