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$$$$ | Botanic Gardens |
Nestled among the exotic flora of the Botanic Gardens and in a colonial house named after an important 20th-century botanist, Corner House is chef David Thien’s “ode to Asia with French undertones." The setting is exceptionally romantic, matched only by the omakase experience and curated wine list. The menu uses French techniques to present Asian ingredients in innovative ways, and each dish comes with an accompanying note to expand on the chef’s inspiration.
1 Cluny Rd, Singapore, Singapore, 259569, Singapore
Known For
- French-Asian fusion fine dining
- Menu-inspiration cards
- Historic location
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$$$$ | Marina Bay |
The inventive dishes at this seafood-centric, Michelin-starred restaurant reinvent Singaporean classics with local produce. Within its five-course lunch and nine-course dinner menus, chicken rice is packaged into dainty dumplings, chilli crab is transformed into ice cream, and kaya toast is elevated with caviar—but the flavors stay distinctively Singaporean.
8 Raffles Ave., Singapore, Singapore, 039802, Singapore
Known For
- Modern Singaporean cuisine
- Inventive flavor pairings
- Chilli crab ice cream
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch weekdays
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$$$$ | Orchard |
Mingle with Singaporean tycoons and celebrities at the island's finest French restaurant, where you can admire the adjoining bar's grand chandelier and curtain-draped wine cabinets before adjourning to the intimate dining area. The breathtakingly expensive seasonal menu changes regularly, but expect such exquisite French classics as foie gras, roasted whole pigeon, and white asparagus. Their wine list is considered one of the best in Asia, with more than 1,800 Old World wines, 90% of which are from France (in particular Burgundy and Bordeaux).
1 Scotts Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 228208, Singapore
Known For
- Unmatched service
- Enormous wine collection
- Chandelier-lit dining
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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$$$ | Chinatown |
Inspired by the food of the Mediterranean, Lolla’s small plates menu combines flawless technique with seasonal, high-quality ingredients. Perched on Ann Siang Hill, the restaurant belies its status with a lively atmosphere that makes you feel instantly welcome. Chef Johanne Siy has a serious fine-dining pedigree, so it’s no surprise that dishes are exemplary, like the signature sea urchin pudding with squid ink custard. Note that only tasting menus are served on Fridays and Saturdays.
22 Ann Siang Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 069702, Singapore
Known For
- Weekend tasting menus
- Open kitchen countertop
- Refined Mediterranean small plates
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential
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$$$$ | Chinatown |
If you’re celebrating a special occasion or looking to experience some Michelin-starred fine dining, you won’t be disappointed by Meta’s multi-course fixed menu inspired by Chef Sun Kim’s Korean heritage. With a minimalist design and open kitchen, the restaurant gives you the opportunity to watch the chefs at work as you enjoy a languid afternoon or evening of tasting (the restaurant advises customers plan 2.5 hours for their meal). The wine pairing is highly recommended.
1 Keong Saik Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 089109, Singapore
Known For
- Korean food prepared using both Japanese and Western techniques
- High-quality fine dining
- Warm yet polished service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues.--Thur., Reservations essential
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$$$$ | Marina Bay |
At this intimate 24-seater run by celebrated chef Emmanuel Stroobant, you’ll be served delicate, Asian-inflected French cuisine alongside a panoramic view of the Marina Bay waterfront. The chic, Michelin-starred establishment is a favorite among many not just for its fine food but also its inclusive offerings such as special menus for vegetarians.
1 Fullerton Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 049213, Singapore
Known For
- Impeccable food and service
- Vegetarian-friendly fine dining
- Picturesque waterfront views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed., Reservations essential.
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$$$$ | Orchard |
Experience Edomae-style delicacies at this 22-seater sushi restaurant in Palais Renaissance. All ingredients are delivered directly from Japan, including organic rice from a farm in Yamagata prefecture and spring water from Hokkaido. Chef Tomoo Kimura is driven by attention to detail; personal touches like the ceremonial tea set hand-painted by the chef’s master and centuries-old noren (room dividers) are used to create an elegant feel to the dining experience.
390 Orchard Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 238871, Singapore
Known For
- High-grade sushi
- Imported Japanese ingredients
- Traditional interior
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Essential
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$$$ | CBD |
This corporate executive favorite encased by floor-to-ceiling windows serves up mod Italian food with a side of sweeping Marina Bay views. Wine aficionados can pair their meals with a selection from more than 200 premium Italian wines and collection of vintages.
10 Collyer Quay, Singapore, Singapore, 049315, Singapore
Known For
- Contemporary Italian cuisine
- Stunning views
- Personable service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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$$$ | Orchard |
Look for the fabric-covered doorway opposite the HSBC building on Claymore Hill to find this sleek Japanese restaurant. Inside, there are counters made of hinoki wood, a Zen minimalist design, and elegant, kimono-clad servers. The beautifully presented cuisine here includes sukiyaki (skillet-grilled beef and veggies), shabu shabu (hot pot), and sake sherbets. Aoki also presents kaisekis (formal banquets) in which each dish looks prettier than the last, as well as pricey omakase courses, in which the chef chooses the food for you. Fish is flown in from Tokyo's huge Tsukiji fish market several times a week.
1 Scotts Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 228208, Singapore
Known For
- Intimate dining experience
- Impeccably presented dishes
- Fresh Japanese seafood
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential
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$ | Kampong Glam |
Coffee chicken, butter-oat soft-shell crab, and beef green curry are among the halal Thai–Indo fusion dishes at this homey shophouse. Salads, particularly the Thai-style pomelo, are great sides, and portions are generally small, so this is an easy place to taste a number of different dishes. There's also a buffet with more than 20 meat and vegetable selections. There are a few locations but this outlet, with its antiques and Peranakan-style decor, is the prettiest.
44 Kandahar St., Singapore, Singapore, 198897, Singapore
Known For
- Pretty Peranakan decor
- Affordable buffet
- Butter-oat soft-shell crab
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$$ | Sentosa Island |
Traditional Cantonese dishes are presented with modern flair in an understated setting at this award-winning Chinese restaurant. Plush banquettes and elegant wallpaper by designer Andre Fu grace the dining room, and an outdoor seating area overlooks lush grounds. For a sampling of the best Cassia has to offer, order Chef Chan's 6-course Signature Set that can be paired with wine or tea at an additional cost.
1 The Knolls, Singapore, Singapore, 098297, Singapore
Known For
- Peking duck
- Modern twists on traditional Cantonese dishes
- Elegant setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Thurs.
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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 |
Join the power-lunchers at this swanky, Michelin-starred hotel dining room for what has been described as "maverick Hong Kong cuisine." Alongside an impressive selection of conventional dim sum delicacies you'll also find more adventurous Cantonese dishes, like crispy prawns with walnuts or golden crispy chicken stuffed with glutinous rice. Both prix-fixe and à la carte menus are available for lunch and dinner.
2 Temasek Blvd., Singapore, Singapore, 038982, Singapore
Known For
- Business lunches
- Chinese fine dining
- Classic cooking with a contemporary twist
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Mon. and Tues.
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$$ | Marina Bay |
You'll enjoy sweeping views of Singapore from most tables at this contemporary Cantonese restaurant, curated by Hong Kong Chef Ricky Leung, high up in the Pan Pacific hotel. Dim lighting, carved wooden screens, and waitresses in cheongsams (Chinese-style dresses with Mandarin collars and side slits) all contribute to the restaurant's distinct sense of place. Expect familiar—and very tasty—Cantonese dishes and dim sum on Hai Tien Lo's prix-fixe and à la carte menus.
7 Raffles Blvd., Singapore, Singapore, 039595, Singapore
Known For
- Dim sum
- Great views
- Business lunches
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$$$$ | Orchard |
If you can splurge on just one meal in Singapore, Iggy's is worth considering. Hailed as one of the top restaurants in Asia, this intimate Euro-Japanese fusion spot has mouthwatering dishes like A5 Miyazaki Wagyu beef and Maine lobster, as well as one of the best wine lists on the island. Multi-course tasting menus are available for lunch and dinner, with separate dishes designed for vegetarians.
581 Orchard Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 238883, Singapore
Known For
- The gastronomic menu
- 25,000 Burgundy vintages
- Wagyu beef and foie gras
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential
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$$$$ | Chinatown |
Potted plants line the entrance of this chic, Parisian-style restaurant, and, in its casual dining area, French film posters cover the walls from floor to ceiling. Daily specials are scrawled on chalkboards, but the set menu includes meat, seafood, and such French specialities as snails, foie gras, and crème brûlée, and there's an exhaustive selection of French wines, as well as a large range of whiskies, vodkas, gins, liqueurs, rums, and Armagnacs.
85 Club St., Singapore, Singapore, 069453, Singapore
Known For
- Poster-covered walls
- Perfectly cooked steaks
- French wines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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$$$$ | Chinatown |
NAE:UM— meaning a fragrance that evokes memories—is a contemporary take on traditional Seoul cuisine, blending Western cooking techniques wth Korean flavors. Founder and chef Louis Han regularly changes the seasonal tasting menu to reflect the stories and memories of home, with menu titles like "Han River Sunset" and "Front Yard Barbecue." The dining room is a calming space just back from the busy Telok Ayer Street, with impeccable service from Han’s team.
161 Telok Ayer St., Singapore, Singapore, 068615, Singapore
Known For
- Seasonal Korean menus
- Calming birch dining space
- Somewhat affordable fine dining
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues.--Fri., Reservations essential
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$$$$ | Chinatown |
Chef Ivan Brehm’s mixed background—Italian, Spanish, German, and Brazilian—provides the inspiration for what he calls "crossroads cooking." Nouri’s dedicates himself to combining ingredients, techniques, and flavors from across the globe in intriguing tasting menus. The light, airy dining room and marble chef’s counter create a serene atmosphere, with service and wine pairings that are both top-notch.
72 Amoy St., Singapore, Singapore, 069891, Singapore
Known For
- Dishes inspired by different geographies and cultures
- Communal marble table
- Appealing wine pairings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Sat., Reservations essential
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$$$$ | Sentosa Island |
The sight of sharks and manta rays swimming past your dinner table at this elegant restaurant in the S.E.A. Aquarium makes for quite the memory. Sure, watching more than 40,000 sea creatures behind floor-to-ceiling glass as you tuck into a plate of blue cod or langoustine might induce guilt, but you can ease your pangs with the knowledge that the kitchen works with sustainable sources. Book in advance to secure a table right beside the floor-to-ceiling glass panels.
22 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore, Singapore, 098136, Singapore
Known For
- Romantic atmosphere (no kids under 8)
- Fresh Mediterranean-California creations
- Unusual destination dining experience
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$$$$ | Marina Bay |
The two-Michelin-starred Shoukouwa offers perhaps the most intimate dining experience in all of Singapore, with just eight counter seats and a private room for six. Reservations are a must, but for your trouble, you get elegant omakase meals created with obsessive attention to detail—even the sushi rice is dressed in a meticulously crafted mix of artisanal vinegars. There is an extensive, well-curated sake menu to complement the omakase set menus.
1 Fullerton Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 049213, Singapore
Known For
- Fastidiously fashioned sushi
- Attention to detail
- Intimate dining experience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential.