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At this private dining experience, you get excellent pasta and pizza that’s as close to perfection as they come, hand-made by a passionate Italian. Antonio Miscellaneo has pizza dough down to an art, experimenting with different types of flour, water, and ratios in his quest to achieve the ideal formula. What’s also interesting is that he incorporates local influences and ingredients like Singapore-made mozzarella and spicy chilli in his recipes. The price is per head for an eight- to ten-course meal.
Tembeling Rd., South East, 423728, Singapore
Known For
- Private dining
- Artisanal pizzas and pastas
- Foodie insider favorite
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: By appointment only
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$$$$ | Botanic Gardens |
Nestled among the exotic flora of the Botanic Gardens and in a colonial house named after an important 20th-century botanist, Corner House is chef David Thien’s “ode to Asia with French undertones." The setting is exceptionally romantic, matched only by the omakase experience and curated wine list. The menu uses French techniques to present Asian ingredients in innovative ways, and each dish comes with an accompanying note to expand on the chef’s inspiration.
1 Cluny Rd, Singapore, Singapore, 259569, Singapore
Known For
- French-Asian fusion fine dining
- Menu-inspiration cards
- Historic location
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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Food writer and host Annette Tan brings Peranakan cuisine to life at this breezy, loft-like, home-dining experience through dishes made with her mother’s recipes and stories of her own experiences. Expect a modern take on classics, like Tan’s divine crispy mee siam (rice vermicelli married with piquant spices and pan-fried to a crisp), which is truly photo-worthy. The price is per head for an eight- to ten-course meal.
Upper East Coast Rd., South East, Singapore
9387–6399-For reservations; text only
Known For
- Private dining
- Modern Peranakan food
- Unique local experience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: By appointment only
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$$$$ | Marina Bay |
The inventive dishes at this seafood-centric, Michelin-starred restaurant reinvent Singaporean classics with local produce. Within its five-course lunch and nine-course dinner menus, chicken rice is packaged into dainty dumplings, chilli crab is transformed into ice cream, and kaya toast is elevated with caviar—but the flavors stay distinctively Singaporean.
8 Raffles Ave., Singapore, Singapore, 039802, Singapore
Known For
- Modern Singaporean cuisine
- Inventive flavor pairings
- Chilli crab ice cream
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch weekdays
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$$$$ | Orchard |
Mingle with Singaporean tycoons and celebrities at the island's finest French restaurant, where you can admire the adjoining bar's grand chandelier and curtain-draped wine cabinets before adjourning to the intimate dining area. The breathtakingly expensive seasonal menu changes regularly, but expect such exquisite French classics as foie gras, roasted whole pigeon, and white asparagus. Their wine list is considered one of the best in Asia, with more than 1,800 Old World wines, 90% of which are from France (in particular Burgundy and Bordeaux).
1 Scotts Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 228208, Singapore
Known For
- Unmatched service
- Enormous wine collection
- Chandelier-lit dining
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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Slow-food champion Sam Wong runs this private dining experience from his vintage-furnished terrace house, at the back of which sits his wildly untamed fruit and vegetable garden. You’ll have to book months ahead for a table, but the wait for his painstakingly made food—like a signature roast duck that undergoes three days of preparation and features homemade spices—is worth it. The price is per head for an eight- to ten-course meal.
Upper East Coast Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 466413, Singapore
9823–7268-For reservations; text only
Known For
- Private dining
- Roast duck
- Locavore culture
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: By appointment only
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$$$$ | Chinatown |
If you’re celebrating a special occasion or looking to experience some Michelin-starred fine dining, you won’t be disappointed by Meta’s multi-course fixed menu inspired by Chef Sun Kim’s Korean heritage. With a minimalist design and open kitchen, the restaurant gives you the opportunity to watch the chefs at work as you enjoy a languid afternoon or evening of tasting (the restaurant advises customers plan 2.5 hours for their meal). The wine pairing is highly recommended.
1 Keong Saik Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 089109, Singapore
Known For
- Korean food prepared using both Japanese and Western techniques
- High-quality fine dining
- Warm yet polished service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues.--Thur., Reservations essential
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$$$$ | Marina Bay |
At this intimate 24-seater run by celebrated chef Emmanuel Stroobant, you’ll be served delicate, Asian-inflected French cuisine alongside a panoramic view of the Marina Bay waterfront. The chic, Michelin-starred establishment is a favorite among many not just for its fine food but also its inclusive offerings such as special menus for vegetarians.
1 Fullerton Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 049213, Singapore
Known For
- Impeccable food and service
- Vegetarian-friendly fine dining
- Picturesque waterfront views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed., Reservations essential.
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$$$$ | Geylang Serai |
It may be rough around the edges, it's in the red-light district of Geylang, and the cost of a full meal would make some fine-dining establishments blush, but there's good reason why the late food magnate Anthony Bourdain named Sin Huat one of the "10 places to eat before you die." Chef Danny's rich, gooey, briny, magnificent crab (or prawn) bee hoon (vermicelli-like rice noodles) is a stunning dish. Pair it with on-the-shell scallops slathered in black bean sauce and a plate of kailan (fresh greens) with garlic for a meal to remember.
659/661 Geylang Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 389589, Singapore
Known For
- Crab noodles
- On-the-shell scallops
- Edgy neighborhood
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$$$$ | Marina Bay |
The second Singaporean venture by Wolfgang Puck serves Californian food with an Asian twist, including a locally-inspired "kaya toast" with foie gras. Perched on the 57th floor of Sands SkyPark in the Marina Bay Sands, the restaurant offers unparalleled views of the hotel’s famed infinity pool and the city skyline from its alfresco bar and lounge and its indoor dining room.
10 Bayfront Ave., Singapore, Singapore, 018956, Singapore
Known For
- Sky-high views
- Celebrity chef
- Casual-chic ambience
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$$$$ | Orchard |
Experience Edomae-style delicacies at this 22-seater sushi restaurant in Palais Renaissance. All ingredients are delivered directly from Japan, including organic rice from a farm in Yamagata prefecture and spring water from Hokkaido. Chef Tomoo Kimura is driven by attention to detail; personal touches like the ceremonial tea set hand-painted by the chef’s master and centuries-old noren (room dividers) are used to create an elegant feel to the dining experience.
390 Orchard Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 238871, Singapore
Known For
- High-grade sushi
- Imported Japanese ingredients
- Traditional interior
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Essential
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$$$$ | Sentosa Island |
For a really special treat, this celebrated eatery by chef Richard van Oostenbrugge of Amsterdam's Restaurant 212 will do the trick, offering pricey but precise and elegant tasting menus. In the convivial, communal setting, you might sit next to strangers. The menu varies from season to season, but the usual fine-dining suspects are in the line-up. Call ahead to nab the best seats in the house: at the Chef’s Table directly facing the open-concept kitchen.
26 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore, Singapore, 098138, Singapore
Known For
- Theatrical presentations
- Communal fine-dining experience
- No kids under 12 allowed
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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$$$$ | Chinatown |
Chef Rishi Naleendra’s Cloudstreet is rooted in both his Sri Lankan heritage and his training in Australia. The menu promises to “champion ingredient-driven cuisine,” and there’s always a heavy focus on seasonality in the creative tasting menus. The chef’s counter allows diners to engage and interact with the team as they move through the menu, delving deeper into the inspiration behind the elegant dishes. There’s also a great curated wine list, featuring wines from independent winemakers from all over the world.
84 Amoy St., Singapore, Singapore, 069903, Singapore
Known For
- Creative fine dining
- Chef's counter experience
- Separate dining space for dessert courses
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential
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$$$$ | Marina Bay |
Dine with Adele, Denzel Washington, and Katy Perry—or their portraits by award-winning photographer Martin Schoeller, at least—at this storied steakhouse by Wolfgang Puck. The Austrian-American celebrity chef’s first foray into Asia offers up an amazing selection of USDA Prime, Australian Angus, American, and Japanese wagyu cuts and an impressive list of artisanal cocktails with not-suitable-for-work names, including Bound & Gagged (vodka, elderflower liquer, yuzu, and shiso) and The Full Frontal (gin, pineapple, and orgeat).
2 Bayfront Ave., Singapore, Singapore, 018956, Singapore
Known For
- Perhaps the best steak in Singapore
- Celebrity status
- Sharp service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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$$$$ | Orchard |
If you can splurge on just one meal in Singapore, Iggy's is worth considering. Hailed as one of the top restaurants in Asia, this intimate Euro-Japanese fusion spot has mouthwatering dishes like A5 Miyazaki Wagyu beef and Maine lobster, as well as one of the best wine lists on the island. Multi-course tasting menus are available for lunch and dinner, with separate dishes designed for vegetarians.
581 Orchard Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 238883, Singapore
Known For
- The gastronomic menu
- 25,000 Burgundy vintages
- Wagyu beef and foie gras
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential
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$$$$ | Marina Bay |
Ogle the hopefuls in the Marina Bay Sands casino while enjoying a meal at this Cantonese fine-dining restaurant overlooking the slot machines and gaming tables. Choose from set menus featuring simple yet refined seafood-forward dishes or such à la carte signature options as Australian lobster baked in superior broth or braised bird’s nest with crab meat and roe.
2 Bayfront Ave., Singapore, Singapore, 018956, Singapore
Known For
- Delicious fine Cantonese food
- Fresh seafood
- Big-group gatherings
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Rare Shan and Thai Buddha statues and stunning views of the Singapore River complement amazing Cambodian, Vietnamese, and Laotian food at this classy riverside restaurant. There's a focus on nutritious dishes at IndoChine, and although the lemongrass, chili, mint, and curry flavors are generally on the subtle, non-spicy side, some plates do pack a punch. Arrive by 7 pm and try to score a table with sunset views over the river.
Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Pl., Singapore, Central Singapore, 179555, Singapore
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch weekends.
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$$$$ | Chinatown |
Potted plants line the entrance of this chic, Parisian-style restaurant, and, in its casual dining area, French film posters cover the walls from floor to ceiling. Daily specials are scrawled on chalkboards, but the set menu includes meat, seafood, and such French specialities as snails, foie gras, and crème brûlée, and there's an exhaustive selection of French wines, as well as a large range of whiskies, vodkas, gins, liqueurs, rums, and Armagnacs.
85 Club St., Singapore, Singapore, 069453, Singapore
Known For
- Poster-covered walls
- Perfectly cooked steaks
- French wines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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$$$$ | Chinatown |
NAE:UM— meaning a fragrance that evokes memories—is a contemporary take on traditional Seoul cuisine, blending Western cooking techniques wth Korean flavors. Founder and chef Louis Han regularly changes the seasonal tasting menu to reflect the stories and memories of home, with menu titles like "Han River Sunset" and "Front Yard Barbecue." The dining room is a calming space just back from the busy Telok Ayer Street, with impeccable service from Han’s team.
161 Telok Ayer St., Singapore, Singapore, 068615, Singapore
Known For
- Seasonal Korean menus
- Calming birch dining space
- Somewhat affordable fine dining
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues.--Fri., Reservations essential
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$$$$ | Chinatown |
Chef Ivan Brehm’s mixed background—Italian, Spanish, German, and Brazilian—provides the inspiration for what he calls "crossroads cooking." Nouri’s dedicates himself to combining ingredients, techniques, and flavors from across the globe in intriguing tasting menus. The light, airy dining room and marble chef’s counter create a serene atmosphere, with service and wine pairings that are both top-notch.
72 Amoy St., Singapore, Singapore, 069891, Singapore
Known For
- Dishes inspired by different geographies and cultures
- Communal marble table
- Appealing wine pairings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Sat., Reservations essential
