Wondering where to eat in Singapore? We’ve rounded up our favourites and picked out some of the very best restaurants in Singapore for foodies! From Western food to Chinese dim sum, Indian and Japanese cuisine, this is your ultimate good food bucket list. Or how about a rooftop restaurant with great views, perfect for date night?
Top Indian restaurant in Singapore: Shahi Maharani
With its long-standing history of 23 years, this family-run spot is among the best Indian restaurants in Singapore. Dressed in traditional wood-focused décor, it’s a grand setup that almost makes you feel like you’ve been transported to the regal palaces of India.
Fans of tandoori dishes will love the savoury selection of vegetarian and meaty options cooked in a traditional clay tandoor. The Tandoori Milawat ($45) includes a fab assortment of meats; sink your teeth into tender chicken tikka, flaky barramundi tikka, juicy lamb kebabs and charred garlic prawns, served on a sizzling platter for good measure. Another popular starter is the Bhindi ($16): okra fritters deep-fried to perfection in an addictive batter – delightfully crisp and light, with the right amount of bite. There’s also the prawn korma ($36), which features a rich blend of cashews, cottage cheese, spices and succulent prawns. This creamy concoction is best enjoyed with a generous mound of fragrant saffron rice ($11) and a garlic naan ($8). For dessert, don’t leave without trying the kulfi sampler platter ($17), which gets you a mix of flavours for variety. It’s the perfect end to an amazing feast!
This is a nice restaurant in Singapore for groups, as you can pick and choose to suit everyone’s tastes.
252 North Bridge Road, #03–21B Raffles City
6235 8840 | shahimaharani.com
Top restaurants for steaks: Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
The famous Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is a beautiful restaurant in Singapore with solid walnut floors and a gorgeous mahogany bar shining under the chandeliers. There’s a warm buzz around the place. It’s definitely where to eat in Singapore if you love good meat.
The menu is a lovely mix of the freshest seafood and meat dishes you’ll find, served with tasty, crunchy salads. The staff are knowledgeable and know exactly how to advise on the ordering – a good thing, as portions are very generous! Must-tries include the seafood platter ($55): super fresh baby lobster, lump crab and giant shrimp served with a spicy cocktail sauce. For something light and fresh, go for the Beverly Hills chopped salad ($23): a fresh mix of avocado, carrots, corn and greens such as fresh baby spinach and romaine lettuce, very finely chopped and tossed with a light sprinkle of feta cheese.
Wolfgang’s is famed for its USDA Prime 28-day dry-aged steak, and a popular option is the Porterhouse Steak for Two option ($206). For sides, keep it simple with the German potatoes ($24) along with a portion of creamed spinach ($17), which is always hard to resist.
And if you somehow still have space for dessert, try the crème brûlée ($16) and chocolate lava cake ($22). There’s also an extensive wine cellar with New and Old World wines carefully selected for their flavour pairing. Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is also one of the best restaurants for special occasions.
1 Nanson Road
#02-01 InterContinental Singapore, Robertson Quay
6887 5885 | wolfgangssteakhouse.sg
Best restaurant for omakase in Singapore: Chef’s Table by Chef Stephan
Austrian chef Stephan Zoisl, known as Chef Stephan, heads up this Western omakase restaurant in Singapore. It features an open kitchen concept, along with high chairs and tables for an interactive culinary experience; a chef talks you through each dish as they prepare, cook and serve it.
The result is a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with exquisite food and great wine. Sommelier Manoj Jaiswal sources wine from around the world, with small-batch vintages from Austria, France and Italy paired with each course.
Three unique fine dining menus are available. ‘From the field’ is a vegan plant-based menu made from the freshest seasonal ingredients sourced both locally and internationally. ‘From land and sea’ is a must-try for meat and fish lovers. And there’s an evolving 10-course ‘Signature menu’ with premium produce from Austria, France, Italy, Japan, Australia and the US.
With a daily evening menu (except on Sundays and Mondays) and a lunchtime menu on Fridays, diners can tuck into snacks, amuse-bouche, three savoury dishes, a dessert and petit fours. It’s the ultimate chef’s table experience!
61 Tras Street, Tanjong Pagar
6224 4188 | chefstable.sg
Best halal buffet: Permata
Looking for a halal buffet in Singapore? Permata is the place to go for foodies keen for tasty halal dishes. Located inside the historical Gedung Kuning building in trendy Kampong Glam, the restaurant is led by local celebrity Chef Mel Dean and offers a modern twist on Nusantara cuisine.
Meaning ‘jewel’ in Malay, Permata showcases the diverse and indigenous flavours from this region, including Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and Thailand. Guests can look forward to a variety of signature dishes, such as kerabu salads and soups, to small plates, mains and dessert, as well as outdoor live stations during the dinner service. The lunch and dinner menu follow a monthly theme, with a rotating selection of seasonal dishes changing every week.
With its traditional Malay interior and Palladian-style façade, a feast inside this royal mansion is a memorable dining experience. And the best part? It’s one-for-one, so bring a friend and enjoy the delicious spread for less.
Lunch runs from 12pm to 3pm daily, from $78 for two people. Dinner is 6pm to 10pm daily, from $88 for two. Children eight years and under dine for free!
73 Sultan Gate
gedungkuning.sg/permata
Top Japanese restaurant with amazing ambience: Keyaki
If there’s an award for the Japanese restaurant with the best ambience, it’d probably go to Keyaki at Pan Pacific Singapore. Walking into the 140-seater is already an experience in itself; the entrance is located via a sheltered walkway, which features an immaculately manicured garden and a koi pond. The beautiful setting is inspired by the minka, or traditional Japanese house. You’ll feel like you’ve been transported to the land of the rising sun! The main dining area is spacious and tastefully decorated, but for special celebrations, consider booking one of the private dining areas or the Garden Pavilion right next door. We think this ranks as one of the most unique places to eat in Singapore!
Highlights include the Ten Teppanyaki ($200), a 10-course prix fixe menu with premium options like teppanyaki-style wagyu beef sirloin and lobster, along with a choice of sashimi or assorted tempura, plus fried rice, miso soup and more. The Nigiri Sushi Moriawase ($110) is another great choice for its variety. You get eight nigiri sushi, one sushi roll, steamed egg custard, a simmered dish, and a miso soup.
If you’re here on a weekend afternoon (11.30am to 2.30pm), try the seven-course, kaiseki-style weekend brunch. It’s a steal at $75 per person (without drinks). Or make it a boozy affair by topping up $90 for free-flow champagne, beers, wines and selected sakes. This is the one of the best restaurants in Singapore to make you feel like you’re in another country!
Level 4 Pan Pacific Singapore
7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square
6826 8240 | panpacific.com/singapore
Best restaurant for affordable dim sum: Red House Seafood
Wondering where to eat in Singapore? Love dim sum and Chinese food? There’s the best à la carte dim sum buffet available at Red House Seafood Grand Copthorne Waterfront from Monday to Friday ($45 per person) and on weekends ($55) from 12am to 2pm.
The menu features over 50 delicious-sounding items – and despite the seafood moniker there are plenty of non-fishy dishes to enjoy. Kick-start the feast with the famous selection of assorted handcrafted dim sum. It includes steamed pork and shrimp siew mai, oriental dumplings with black vinegar and chilli oil, and wild truffle mushroom dumplings packed with king oyster, shiitake and umami mushrooms. Then, tuck into some of the specialty dishes that are valid for one-time order. We love the salted egg calamari, and the show-stopping deep-fried barramundi fillet with Nyonya sauce. Custard buns and baked egg tarts are the ideal light dessert to finish, accompanied by a cup of comforting glutinous rice tea, brewed to nutty, earthy perfection. It’s a great restaurant to try out Singapore cuisine.
392 Havelock Road,
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Level 2
6735 7666 | redhouseseafood.com
Best restaurant for all-day breakfast: Wild Honey
If you think breakfast dishes are only meant to be enjoyed in the morning, think again. Wild Honey, one of the best restaurants in Singapore for all-day breakfasts, continues to be highly awarded since opening in 2009. The impressive range of dishes takes guests on a culinary journey from Greece to Tunisia, from Spain to Morocco, from Paris to Jerusalem and beyond.
Standouts include the Tunisian shakshouka for its fiery harissa based sauce and the Boulevard St Michael, a savoury French toast with crumbed poached eggs and twice baked soufflé. Wild Honey also offers extensive vegetarian, vegan dishes and gluten-free options. Pair these amazing dishes with excellent coffee, cocktails or free-flow wine and Prosecco to add even more luxe to your experience.
Branches at Mandarin Gallery and Scotts Square
wildhoney.com.sg
Best restaurant for Greek food: Blu Kouzina
Born out of the founders’ love of sharing a meal with family and friends, Blu Kouzina is one of the best restaurants in Singapore for traditional Greek and Mediterranean dishes. The dishes are prepared with the freshest ingredients, many imported from Greece. The menu places particular emphasis on sharing plates that are served family-style – a great way to try a variety of dishes! Menu highlights include traditional favourites like dolmades, meze, pita and dips and hearty kebab platters. The wine list showcases Greek wineries along with specialty cocktails made with fresh ingredients and quality liquor. They also offer specialty coffee, herbal teas, and soft drinks sourced from Greece.
Blu Kouzina
10 Dempsey Road (Dempsey branch) and 907 East Coast Road (Siglap branch)
blukouzina.com
Best restaurant for healthy protein bowls: VIOS by Blu Kouzina
The values of “quality of life, longevity and biology” served as the inspiration to start VIOS. More than just a salad or protein bowl company, VIOS aims to introduce people to clean food as a path to improving quality of life. The restaurant follows the essential principles of cuisines such as the Mediterranean diet – one that’s been linked to many health benefits. Ingredients are sourced from the same suppliers as Blu Kouzina (see above) – most of which are imported from Greece. This includes the Blu Kouzina’s family’s organic extra virgin olive oil, used for every single item on the VIOS menu! The restaurant’s founder, who’s also a nutritionist, has partnered with other nutritionists to create a healthy, balanced menu.
VIOS by Blu Kouzina
31 Hong Kong Street
blukouzina.com/dempsey/vios-menu
Rooftop restaurant with Italian cuisine: Dolce Vita
If you’re looking for places to eat in Singapore for your next romantic dinner, Italian restaurant Dolce Vita is a must-try. Overlooking the beautiful pool area of Mandarin Oriental Singapore, the rooftop restaurant lets you sit outdoors for a relaxing meal, or indoors where you get equally superb views of the Marina Bay thanks to the floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Throw in the delicious Italian menu, and it’s clear the Dolce Vita folks know what they’re doing; and they do it well.
Passionate about retaining the true spirit of traditional Italian cuisine, Dolce Vita features the freshest of produce and the finest seasonal ingredients, crafted into delicious creations including handmade pastas, risotto and mains. Menu highlights include the Risotto Mantova ($32): special Riserva Acquerello rice with roasted pumpkin, aged Castelmagno, and Cantabrico anchovies. There’s also slow-braised and roasted Dorper lamb ($48) with Japanese eggplant purée, bell pepper salsa and red wine jus. Complete the meal on a satisfying sweet note with classic Italian desserts such as the Grandma’s oven-baked seasonal fruit tart ($14) or the iconic tiramisu ($16).
Marina Square, 5 Raffles Avenue
6885 3500 | mandarinoriental.com
Alfresco dining at Duxton Hill: Latteria Mozzarella Bar
This charming Duxton Hill spot comfortably fits up to 50 guests. There’s also an indoor setting that’s intimate enough for date nights and family dinners. In addition, if you fancy an alfresco experience on a breezy night, there’s a picture-perfect outdoor terrace that’s also popular for parties.
The speciality here is the fresh mozzarella selection, flown in from Italy twice a week. A must-try is the Bocconcini in Carrozza ($22): deep-fried buffalo milk mozzarella with a flavourful, peppery arrabbiata sauce. Fill up on the crab and mascarpone linguine ($30) – al dente pasta tossed in an indulgent crab meat sauce – or the vegetarian-friendly homemade gnocchi with porcini and truffle cream ($33). Prefer something meatier? Go for the slow-roasted lamb shanks with a red wine casserole and chickpeas ($38). And do make room for the raspberry and pistachio meringue cake ($16), a simple yet satisfying end to the meal.
40 Duxton Hill
6866 1988 | latteriamb.com
Fine dining restaurant: La Dame de Pic
The fine dining cuisine at La Dame de Pic at Raffles Singapore showcases a clever medley of flavours, cooking techniques and the use of natural herbs and elements from local and regional markets. These are exquisite dishes that reveal influences from the Asian region while staying true to the essence of Valence, France, Chef Anne-Sophie Pic’s birthplace. This is one splurge-worthy spot to celebrate all occasions, from anniversaries to birthdays.
Dinner starts from $338 per person, and you can opt for a wine and sake pairing ($288). We definitely recommend indulging in the Berlingots, signature pasta parcels found in all of Chef Anne-Sophie Pic’s restaurants around the world, adapted to reflect the character of each establishment. La Dame de Pic’s version incorporates an Asian flair using herb of grace, which enhances the French cheese fondue filling. Don’t miss the festive menus, too. For example, dinner is served on Christmas Eve, followed by lunch and dinner the next day. On New Year’s Eve, enjoy a special dinner with highlights like scallops from Normandy and Melanosporum black truffle.
Grand Lobby, Raffles Singapore
1 Beach Road
6412 1816 | rafflessingapore.com/
Michelin-starred restaurant: Jag
Restaurant Jag is the perfect setup for date nights and intimate celebrations. The kitchen is helmed by Chef Jeremy, and focuses on French fine dining built around the season’s produce and the diner’s dietary preferences. Fresh, seasonal vegetables are the highlight, and are infused with wild-foraged herbs of Savoie, France. Hence, no two meals are the same here. Think of it as a surprise!
For dinner, a degustation menu ($298 per person) is available. You can also opt for a wine pairing ($248) for your meal.
76 Duxton Road, Level 1
3138 8477 | reservations@
restaurantjag.com
Weekend brunch: Edge
When: Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 3pm
What’s popping: We recommend coming on Sunday ($98 adults, $49 children) as the selection is more extensive than on Saturday ($65 adults, $32.50 children). There’s the option of unlimited alcoholic beverages (add $48) such as signature cocktails – the passionfruit mojito is refreshing – or unlimited Taittinger champagne (add $90).
We’d heard good things about the champagne brunch here. Especially the fresh seafood and sashimi as well as the wide variety of cuisines. Sure enough, even though we tried to pace ourselves, we simply couldn’t try everything on offer!
There were Japanese and Middle Eastern dishes, house-made fresh Italian pastas, Indian and Malaysian flavours. You can also find local heritage delights and Cantonese roast delicacies and dim sum. Not forgetting cold cuts, European farm cheeses, salads, eggs, soups, a carving station and a selection of mains. Our absolute favourites included the Boston lobster, fresh oysters, sashimi, foie gras, chicken satay. And we’ve got to mention the Nyonya five-spice Kurobuta pork sausage and Singapore chilli crab!
Leave space for dessert! It consists of a huge selection of fruit, ice creams, Nyonya kueh, chocolate ganache and praline, chocolate fondue and more. As fans of durian, we couldn’t get enough of the durian terrine and durian pandan cake.
Remember to save space for the splendid spread of desserts, which include dainty pastries like dual chocolate verrine, chocolate sea salt tart and chocolate praline cake, assorted Nyonya kuehs, and a low-gluten selection of sweets.
Edge
Level 3, Pan Pacific Singapore 7 Raffles Boulevard
6826 8240 | dining.ppsin@
edgefoodtheatre.com
Belgian brunch: House of AnLi Bistro
Started by the team behind furniture and homeware store House of AnLi, this super stylish bistro is bright and spacious with tall ceilings and lots of natural light peeking through, thanks to its massive bay windows. There’s a relaxed charm about the space, whether you’re having an intimate dinner with family or hosting a private party for a special occasion.
Brunch is served all day (from 9am to 3pm on weekdays and 9am to 6pm on weekends), so it’s perfect for those who want a lie-in. There’s also a wide range of mains like Belgian mussels, pastas, platters and gourmet sandwiches to choose from. If you’re bringing the littles, they’ll be pleased with the kids’ menu (for those under 10 years), which includes easy eats like bolognese pasta ($16) and chicken sausage with Belgian fries and apple mousse ($16).
House of AnLi Bistro
#03-17 Tanglin Mall
6235 3851 | houseofanli.com
Outdoor Sunday brunches: Kwee Zeen
When: Sundays from 12pm to 3pm
What’s popping:With a buffet of over 90 food selections and 15 live stations, this brunch costs $128 per person with free-flow soft drinks and juices, or top-up $50 per person for free-flow wine and beer, or $70 for Taittinger champagne.
It’s been years since our last Sunday brunch and we’d almost forgotten how much fun they can be – particularly when you’re treated to great food and attentive service in a brilliant, laid-back location like Kwee Zeen.
We sat outside where the light breeze kept things cool. Almost immediately a glass of chilled Taittinger arrived in front of us. Happily, it kept on coming for the next three hours!
Our daughter was pining to try the salmon and tuna sashimi so we started on the fresh seafood. The impressive selection included Boston lobster, tiger prawns, crab, mussels and more. The oysters from Canada, France, Ireland and Japan, along with the caviar appetisers, were a rare treat.
We moved on to the dim sum, cheese corner and cold cuts selection. After this we moved on to heavier dishes from the carving station and the Indian stall. There are also Singapore hawker dishes, plus pizza, pasta and foie gras stations. Kids can enjoy the dedicated “Little Prince and Princess Corner”.
Despite not having room, dessert looked too good to resist, including fresh waffles, chocolate fondue and more. We completed the day with a round of coffees and wondered why we don’t visit Sentosa for brunch more often! Ahh, the life!
2 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa
6708 8310 | sofitel-singapore-sentosa.com
Champagne Brunch on Sunday: Brasserie Les Saveurs
When: Sunday, from 12pm to 2.30pm.
What’s popping: For $198 per person, you can sip on Champagne Barons de Rothchild Brut NV (add $90 for Rose, $140 for Blanc de Blancs or $350 for the 2008 Vintage). You can also opt for just wines at $168 per head.
With its opulent velvet draperies and furniture, the Brasserie could be anywhere in France – except for the full-length windows looking out to the tropical garden. And it’s one of the best restaurants in Singapore if you’re looking for French decadence!
The huge seafood platter with king crab legs, oysters, prawns, mussels, clams and melt-in-the-mouth sashimi would have been enough for me on a regular day. But then the beautifully presented small plates kept coming and coming. This included eggs benedict with laksa crab hollandaise, foie gras, tuna tartare, duck rillettes, beetroot-cured salmon, seared scallops, waffles with Avruga caviar, burrata salad, melon and jamon salad and finally, the lobster thermidor!
Oh, wait – then you select a main course (for us it was wagyu beef cheeks with truffle mash and the panseared toothfish) followed by cheese and chocolate pralines.
But no, that’s not the end! The dessert trolley arrived with more than a dozen sweet treats to select from. We tried the eclairs, macarons, lemon tart, chocolate gateaux and Crêpes Suzette.
It felt like we were tasting all the French classic dishes in one sitting – each little plate beautifully prepared and presented. We completely overindulged and still could not try everything. This is a very luxurious Sunday brunch, best enjoyed while the kids are at home!
29 Tanglin Road
6506 6860 | brasserielessaveurs.com
Free-flow brunches: Beach Road Kitchen
When: Sunday, 12 to 3pm.
What’s popping: The brunch is $108 for adults and $54 for kids. Top up $68 for free-flow champagnes, beers and wines.
While a part of us misses the Instagrammable expanses of seafood and up-close selection of roast meats at the old-style buffet brunches, there is something leisurely about being brought small plates of food in a regular fashion – and it puts an end to the terrible piled-high plate of “a little bit of everything”.
Beach Road Kitchen is named after the markets that used to stand on this site from the 1870s. There’s a strong focus on local foods as well as fresh seafood and salads. The cold seafood platter was super fresh and the crab (which can be tricky to eat at the best of times!) was perfectly cracked and accessible. The kids loved the pizza (served by the slice so you don’t over order), handmade wagyu tortellini, as well as local highlights like chicken rice and laksa. We ordered multiple plates of the grilled meats; the pork belly was especially good – the crackling was melt-in-the-mouth crispy.
Trolleys offered items like sushi and sashimi, a whole fish baked in salt, and cocktails. We enjoyed a rosemary gin concoction and a surprisingly zesty twist on a Blue Lagoon. Individual cakes and desserts were served as a sampler platter and the kids loved the soft-serve ice cream while we had some cheeses.
This is a lovely casual brunch with friendly staff in a light and bright location. Definitely a place to bring the kids, enjoy a couple of hours of conversation and relax.
30 Beach Road
6818 1888 | marriott.com
Italian restaurant at Holland Village: La Nonna
This modern trattoria sits at the heart of Holland Village. With a name that means “The Grandmother’ in Italian, La Nonna serves hearty and honestly good Italian dishes – much like how Grandma would have cooked them, and in a unpretentious atmosphere. There are some great weekday lunch offers, too. These include a three-course set lunch for $26, free dining for kids on Sundays (excluding public holidays) and one-for-one offers on pizza.
Happy Hour is another great time to visit. You can enjoy a Prosecco Promo for $35 (750ml) with a complimentary side of assorted Italian sausages, bruschetta, calamari or arancini, while draught beer is just $10 per pint, and a glass of wine just $8!
La Nonna offers island-wide delivery for a flat fee of just $8.
26/26B Lorong Mambong
6468 1982 | lanonna.sg
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