Top 10 Singapore Restaurants

The setting and history behind the Raffles Hotel render this dining experience a must. But do not be misled by the elegant neoclassical interiors, the menu leans towards contemporary French, where classic dishes evolve into extraordinary art on a plate. The multi-course degustation menu is worth a splurge. Open: lunch 12:00-14:00 (Mon-Fri), dinner 19:00-22:00 (Mon-Sat) Tel: +65 6412 1816 Location: Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Road MRT: Esplanade, City Hall Read More...

Since opening its doors in 1994, this classy French restaurant has reached institution status. The interiors evoke an air of old-school elegance, with mahogany-coloured wood, crystal chandeliers and leather chairs setting the tone for a refined evening, while the menu showcases a contemporary take on French cuisine. Choose from either the table d'hôte or degustation menu, with optional wine pairing. The cellar stocks some 2,000 labels, mostly from the Old World. Open: Mon-Sat 12:00-14:00 (lunch), 19:00-21:30 (dinner) Tel: +65 6733 2225 Location: 1 Scotts Road MRT: Orchard

Named The Miele Guide Asia’s Number One Restaurant (2010/2011) and number 27 on the San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, Iggy’s is well known for its exceptional food using the best seasonal ingredients. Expect to pay $85++ for the lunch tasting menu or $250++ for dinner, and a meal incorporating tastes from Europe, Asia and Australia. Open: Lunch 12:00-13:30 (Mon-Fri), Dinner 19:00-21:30 (Mon-Sun) Tel: +65 6732 2234 Location: 581 Orchard Road, Hilton Hotel Singapore, Level 3 MRT: Orchard

Tastefully furnished with Buddhist and Chinese objets d’art, Indochine Waterfront Restaurant at the Asian Civilisations Museum offers gorgeous views of the river and the Boat Quay shop-houses in a fine-dining setting. Its menu smacks of specialties from Thailand, Cambodia and Laos such as Vietnamese seafood sour soup, lemongrass king prawns and roast duck with lychee and pineapple. Open: Lunch 12:00 – 15:00 (Mon-Fri), Dinner 18:30 – 23:30 Tel: +65 6339 1720 Location: 1 Empress Place, Asian Civilizations Museum MRT: Raffles Place, City Hall

Contemporary dining could mean different things, but at this award-winning establishment it means poetry. The menu itself is a poetic inspiration, with dishes such as ‘Dance of the Wind’ (seafood consommé in coconut), ‘Savouring Paradise’ (shark’s fin in abalone jus) and ‘Sauntering among the Golden Leaves’ (crispy spiced Kurobuta pork ribs) gracing every page. In short, My Humble House is an experience any food connoisseur would find rewarding. Open: 11:45-15:00, 18:30-22:30 Tel: +65 6423 1881 Location: Esplanade Mall MRT: Esplanade

Jaan’s unabashed appeal lies in being perched on the top floor of the tallest hotel in Singapore, The Swissotel the Stamford, commanding panoramic views of the skyline. On a clear day, the views stretch as far as the Indonesian and Malaysian islands, depending on where one is seated. Just as visually appealing are the gastronomic treats churned out by its highly talented Chef de Cuisine. Open: Mon-Sat 12:00-14:30 (lunch), 19:00-22:00 (dinner) Tel: +65 6837 3322 Location: 70th Floor, 2 Stamford Road, Swissotel the Stamford MRT: City Hall Read More...

Set inside a converted heritage shop-house, overlooking the picturesque riverfront, Peony-Jade envelops you in its sophisticated air. The interiors blend the old and the new, with red carpets, high exposed ceilings and oriental art. The menu highlights all the classics of Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine, and the presentation is elegant – a welcome departure from typical vegetable carving decoration on a plate style. Open: lunch 11:00-15:00, dinner 18:00-23:00 Tel: +65 6338 0305 Location: Blk 3A Clarke Quay #02-02 MRT: Clarke Quay

Listed on the San Pellegrino World’s 100 Best Restaurants, this humble establishment seats 30 diners and is the epitome of a personalised fine-dining experience. As exclusive as it gets, there’s only one menu, created by Chef André and his team: the eight-course degustation menu, prepared from market-fresh and imported ingredients that the chef hand-picks each morning. Each creation has a Mediterranean essence, but the presentation is French-inspired. Open: Tue-Sun 12:00-14:00 (lunch), 19:00-23:00 (dinner) Tel: +65 6534 8880 Location: 41 Bukit Pasoh Road MRT: Outram Park

Waku Ghin is acclaimed celebrity chef Tetsuya Wakuda’s fine-dining restaurant in Marina Bay Sands. The intimate restaurant’s dining concept is based upon a multi-faceted use of space, where diners can move from room to room. The 8,000sqft restaurant features a 3,000-label wine list as well as an intimate lounge at the entrance for aperitifs with four unique dining rooms featuring private enclosures for small parties. Following this, diners then move into the main dining room to relax over desserts, coffee and digestifs, while taking in the floor-to-ceiling views of the Singapore cityscape. Open: Mon-Sat 18:00-late Tel: +65 6688 8507 Location: Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue. Read More...

Cocotte is situated in the lobby of the Wanderlust Hotel and takes its inspiration from the experiences chefs Anthony and Yeoh as well as Alysia Chan underwent while travelling through the French countryside some time back. Staying true to the formula ‘simple is best’ the chefs aim to focus on freshness, flavour and technique in presenting traditional dishes such as deep-fried tripe and escargot in cheese puffs with fresh herb butter. Dining at Cocotte is a communal experience with diners sharing dishes and portions. Open: Lunch Mon-Sat 12:00-14:30, Sun 12:00-15:00; Dinner Mon-Sat 18:30-22:30, Sun 18:30-23:00 Tel: +65 6298 1188 Location: Wanderlust Hotel, No. 2 Dickson Road MRT: Little India