Restaurants

Often crowned the island’s unofficial national dish, Hainanese chicken rice has gone from everyday comfort food to an international icon.

Whether you're chasing wok hei perfection in a zi char joint, craving a banquet fit for your in-laws, or sipping fine tea in a gilded dining room, here are some of the best Chinese restaurants in Singapore we've tried.

Whether you’re in it for scones with proper clotted cream, a champagne upgrade (no judgement), or a themed set that’s almost too pretty to eat, this city does high tea very, very well.

Consider this your go-to list of Singapore’s hottest openings to book ASAP.

From rare all-access spots to park-side favourites perfect for post-walk refuelling, here’s where to eat, drink, and loiter with your four-legged plus-one.

There’s something about a long stretch of coastline that makes everything taste better, and East Coast Park delivers exactly that kind of effortless dining magic.

Korean food in Singapore has come a long way from the early days of watermelon soju towers and BBQ-all-you-can-eat.

Bring friends, bring napkins, and prepare to get messy in the best possible way.

When McDonald’s, your local kopi joint and the usual prata run start to feel a little too predictable, it’s time to level up your late-night feed.

Affordable yet delicious, there’s not much in life more satisfying than Korean BBQ.

Looking for the best restaurants in Singapore? This 2026 guide covers Michelin-starred dining, new restaurant openings, date-night spots and must-visit eateries across the city.

Global pop star Dua Lipa recently named Maxwell Food Centre as one of her favourite places to eat in the world as part of her Google Maps collaboration with Service95.

From wallet-friendly all-you-can-eat gems to seriously indulgent splurges, these are the buffet restaurants worth arriving hungry for.

Once an ethnic enclave and now one of Singapore’s most characterful neighbourhoods, Kampong Glam continues to punch well above its weight when it comes to eating out.

From boundary-pushing tasting menus to hawker-inspired fine dining, the Lion City’s Michelin-starred spots cover every kind of culinary mood.

From glossy CBD towers to lush sky gardens perched above the buzz, the city’s rooftop restaurant scene is where big views meet even bigger flavours.

Sentosa might be best known for beach clubs and staycays, but the island’s dining scene has quietly become one of Singapore’s biggest flexes.

Consider this your definitive guide to the best places to eat and drink in Tanjong Pagar right now. Bring your appetite. And maybe wear stretchy pants.

Traditionally eaten at breakfast but delicious any time of the day, here’s where to find the best nasi lemak in Singapore.

New Bahru is officially complete. The opening of the new Factory Block brings a fresh wave of dining, retail and wellness brands to the Kim Yam Road creative destination.

Singapore nightlife stalwart Lulu’s Lounge is making its return later this month, reopening in Chinatown with a brand new look and a moodier, more polished identity.

Mum does a lot (usually without asking for much in return) so consider this your official excuse to spoil her properly.

This riverside stretch has seriously levelled up, trading in tourist traps for a lineup of restaurants and bars that actually deserve a spot on your hit list.

If your weekends are starting to feel a little predictable, consider this your sign to cancel the early morning plans and lean all the way into a proper bottomless brunch.

From charcoal-grilled hotpot hybrids to all-you-can-eat buffets with soft serve to end, there’s a hotpot for every mood, budget and spice tolerance.

Singapore’s Thai food scene is a full-on flavour hit in every direction: fiery, fragrant, and not for the faint-hearted (unless you order mild, in which case… respect).

From hearty Italian chefs' favourite to old-school (and dare we say it, true hidden gems with wood-fired pizzas that you need to preorder), Singapore's pizza scene is in its chewy, crusty, cheesy prime.

Whether you fancy a sizzling plate of fajitas, flavourful fish tacos or a burrito exploding with cheese, these are the best spots for a Mexican feast.

Think sushi so fresh it practically swims to your plate, perfectly crisp tempura, and silky uni that melts like butter. 

The land of wine and cheese has had a big impact on global gastronomy.

Come hungry, cancel your morning meetings, and consider this your excuse to make breakfast the main event.

Not surprisingly, Little India is the place to go for some of the best Indian food the little red dot has to offer, but there’s more to the cultural enclave than curries and naan.

Consider this your hit list for eating ridiculously well without blowing your wallet (because in Singapore, the best food is often found curbside, plastic stool included).

Across Singapore, a growing number of cafes and restaurants are stepping up with family-friendly spaces that go beyond just high chairs and kid's menus. 

After years of pop-ups, Between Buns Deli has opened a permanent spot on Robinson Road, serving up bold sandwiches, loaded melts and next-level CBD lunches.

From rich tonkotsu to spicy miso and shoyu, here’s where to find the best ramen in town to satisfy your soupy soul.

Following a $62 million rejuvenation project, Clarke Quay is not only a nightlife hub, but it's also now a culinary hotspot.

This is the city that turned chilli crab into a global icon, where sizzling sambal stingray shares table space with premium oysters, and where plastic bibs are just as essential as a good reservation.

From polished dining rooms serving up world-class Wagyu to buzzy grills dishing out perfectly charred, dry-aged cuts, Singapore’s steak scene is stacked.

From candlelit fine dining to swoon-worthy views and menus made for sharing, these are the best restaurants in Singapore to book for your next date night.

To mark 60 years of Singapore–Japan diplomatic ties, Raffles Hotel Singapore is leaning into the green tea obsession with a series of limited-time, matcha-led experiences this April.

The cult-favourite crew behind one of Singapore’s most perennially packed pasta spots is back—and this time, they’re flipping burgers.

Singapore’s fine dining heavyweights continue to prove the Lion City is more than holding its own, clocking six restaurants on the prestigious list and cementing its status as one of the region’s culinary powerhouses.

Dim sum literally translates to "touch your heart," and these bite-sized umani pockets of delights do a fine job of that.

From rooftop fiestas to spreads that will fuel your week, here’s where to book if you're all about soaking in great vibes and egg-cellent food (sorry, had to).

Long layover? Delayed flight? Arrived aggressively early because you don’t trust airport traffic? Good news: if you’re stuck at Changi, you’ve landed at the only airport where killing time feels suspiciously like a lifestyle upgrade.

Singapore’s F&B scene is seeing a wave of closures, but it’s not all bad news. Here’s why restaurants are shutting, what it means, and why the future of dining is still exciting.

This is your passport to Spain, no long-haul flight required.

Singapore’s dining scene has once again proven it can hold its own among Asia’s culinary heavyweights, with four local restaurants landing on the extended Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list.

Robertson Quay might be the most laid-back stretch of the Singapore River, but when it comes to dining, it punches well above its weight.

From ceremonial Cantonese feasts to generous hotel buffets, these Chinese New Year 2026 reunion dinners are worth racing to book.

Beyond the usual food haunts, there’s a bucket list-worthy gastronomic experience you’ll want to get familiar with—supper clubs.

If you needed another excuse to book a proper long lunch or splash out on a milestone dinner, this is it.

Whether you fancy a good old chicken tikka or want to try something a little different, here is our roundup of the best Indian restaurants in Singapore.

Asia’s most influential dining list is changing scenery.

Singapore’s best dive bars for cheap drinks, great vibes and zero pretence. Here’s where to drink casually and cheaply. 

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

Whether you’re planning a honeymoon or anniversary, massive family reunion or fun getaway with the crew, Singapore delivers for every special occasion

Tiong Bahru Hainanese Chicken Rice opens its first restaurant at Takashimaya Singapore, serving Michelin Bib Gourmand chicken rice and new premium rice options.

From upscale Sri Lankan fare to the breakfast spot of your dreams, here's where to eat and drink at New Bahru.

Singapore’s getting its very first Chick-fil-A, and leading the charge is homegrown F&B veteran Chyn Koh.

Singapore’s favourite modern Middle Eastern spot has made its glorious comeback.

Got a sweet tooth that just won’t quit? Singapore’s dessert scene has everything from nostalgic hawker classics to bougie, Insta-worthy confections. We’ve scoured the island to find the best desserts in Singapore and exactly where to get your sugar fix.

The Modern Italian dining destination is celebrating not one, but two major global wins this year.

Chef Bjorn Shen is converting his 15-year-old Middle Eastern restaurant, Artichoke, into a pizza joint.

An Aussie-born chef and Singapore local, Peter Smit has carved a unique place for himself with his nose-to-tail cooking style. We followed the Dirty Supper chef-owner, to uncover what he does to decompress when he's out of the kitchen and off the clock.

From anniversaries and honeymoons, to family reunions and birthdays, there’s one special spot that caters for every important milestone—Singapore.

We asked travel writer Carmen Jenner to share the places and spaces she can't get enough of in Singapore. 

From thrilling theme parks and a captivating entertainment calendar to world-class dining and a choice of six luxury hotels, Resorts World Sentosa has it all.

Once upon a time, dinner was enough. You came, you saw, you ate, you drank. Now? Well, it’s an endless adventure with wild possibilities.

As we count down to Asia’s biggest motorsport and entertainment extravaganza, do yourself a favour and book a spot at Twenty3—you can thank us later.

Scrambling to find a romantic spot to take your Valentine this year? We've got you covered.

From the finest Japanese sashimi to seafood feasts that will live rent-free in your mind forever, book a table at these unmissable RWS restaurants.