The buzz: You’ll find this six-week-old newbie in a nondescript shophouse, serving up both European- and Mediterranean-inspired dishes courtesy of Dutch chef and owner Dennis Kool.

The vibe: A cozy 30-seater with dark wooden furnishings, punctuated with a red feature wall and rubescent tealights; jazz music playing softly in the background completes the desired romantic effect.

The food: Expect oldies but goodies such as thin-sliced home-cured gravad lax with dill sauce, crème fraiche and salmon roe ($15) and French onion soup ($12). If you’re after something more unusual, give the poached veal tongue with capers and tuna sauce ($15) a go. For those of you with voracious appetites, the liberally-portioned mains are a real bonus. Chef Kool has decided to bring a little taste of his birthplace to Singapore with items that showcase his roots. The char-grilled grass-fed Hereford tenderloin steak with thyme-infused sauce is topped with Delft (Kool’s hometown) blue cheese ($34), while the duo of pork cutlet and pork sausage pair comes with hete bliksem—a Holland specialty of mashed potato and apple ($28). Get a sugar rush with rich chocolate mousse ($12) or a refreshing trio of homemade sorbets ($12) to conclude your meal.

The drinks: About 30 different wines from New Zealand, Italy and Australia, most of which are under $100 a bottle, and from $9/glass.

Why you’ll be back: Simply, for well-executed fare that’s affordable to boot. Their lunch set is a real steal at just $14.80 for three courses, including coffee or tea. Not to mention it’s a charming spot with all the necessary trappings for an intimate evening. The rest is entirely up to you.