From Michelin-starred fine dining to buzzy neighbourhood restaurants, these are some of the best Singapore restaurants worth knowing about right now.
Singapore’s dining scene is as diverse as the city itself, spanning inventive takes on local cuisine to polished French fine dining. Whether you’re after a special-occasion meal, a relaxed lunch or somewhere lively to gather with friends, this shortlist brings together Singapore restaurants that stand out for their food and atmosphere.
Book a table for an intimate dining experience. (Credit: Fiz)
Bite into traditional Malay desserts. (Credit: Fiz)
Best for: Fine dining
Housed within an old shophouse along Tanjong Pagar Road, Fiz is an intimate and inventive restaurant. Chef-owner Hafizzul Hashim is passionate about Malay and Nusantara traditions, with dishes designed around smoking, fermenting, curing and preservation and refined with modern techniques. The menu includes Kaya Toast with century egg, caviar and caramelised coconut; Blue Swimmer Crab with gulai lemak and local herbs; and a Wagyu short ribs bakar.
Cuisine: Contemporary Southeast Asian Average price: $$$$ Atmosphere: Intimate and refined Location: 21 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore
2. Restaurant Labyrinth
Shima Aji dish topped with Oscietra caviar. (Credit: @restaurantlabyrinth and @minmin_tabemon)
Best for: Seafood
A Michelin-starred fixture of Singapore’s dining scene, Restaurant Labyrinth offers an inventive take on the country’s culinary heritage. Chef LG Han reinterprets traditional dishes and forgotten recipes, presenting them with theatrical precision. The multi-course, seafood-centric tasting menu changes with the seasons – come hungry, as the experience lasts around three hours.
Cuisine: Modern Singaporean Average price: $$$$$ Atmosphere: Elegant and bold Location: Esplanade, 8 Raffles Avenue, Singapore
3. Nouri
This one-Michelin-starred restaurant in Singapore is helmed by Chef Ivan Brehm. (Credit: Supplied)
Barbarian's Head dumpling dish at Restaurant Nouri. (Credit: Supplied)
Best for: Special occasions
Described as ‘crossroads cuisine’, Chef Ivan Brehm’s (ex The Fat Duck in the UK) cooking reflects his eclectic heritage and draws connections between food cultures from around the world. The current Crossroads menu includes inventive dishes such as narezushi with bluefin tuna, prahok and Oscietra caviar, and boeuf à la presse with Blackmore picanha and white kimchi. Watch the magic happen from the communal marble table or chef’s counter.
Cuisine: Contemporary cross-cultural Average price: $$$$$ Atmosphere: Intimate and chic Location: 72 Amoy Street, Singapore
4. The Coconut Club
Settle in for a distinctly Singaporean dining experience. (Credit: The Coconut Club)
The Coconut Club celebrates Singaporean cuisine. (Credit: The Coconut Club)
Sit down to a comforting meal. (Credit: The Coconut Club)
Best for: Casual dining
Within a restored shophouse on Beach Road in Kampong Gelam, The Coconut Club is a celebration of family, tradition and Singaporean cuisine. One of three venues – the others being in Siglap and New Bahru – the Beach Road outpost has been recognised by the Michelin Guide with a Bib Gourmand. At the heart of the menu is the humble coconut, with dishes such as tender beef rendang, traditional kueh and chendol elevated by the restaurant’s signature ‘White Sutera’ coconut milk. Paired with a Singapore Sling or a Masala Chai Penicillin, it makes for a rich and distinctly Singaporean dining experience.
Cuisine: Contemporary Malay / Singaporean Average price: $$ Atmosphere: Warm and convivial Location: 269 Beach Road, Singapore
5. Burnt Ends
This fine diner is renowned for grilled Michelin-starred, BBQ-style fare. (Credit: Burnt Ends)
Smoked Quail Egg and Caviar with Grissini & Taramasalata and The Stocky Dog cocktail at Burnt Ends. (Credit: Supplied)
Best for: Wine list
Burnt Ends proves that barbecue can be a fine-dining experience – and a Michelin-starred one at that. Chef-owner Dave Pynt’s restaurant occupies a sprawling space in a former military barracks, with high ceilings and exposed beams, and centres around a four-tonne oven and elevation grills. Wood and live fire shape almost everything that reaches the table. The menu changes daily but expect premium cuts of meat and dramatic flame cooking, complemented by an impressive 32-page carefully curated wine list. The adjoining bakery is also popular for its brioche donuts.
Cuisine: Modern Australian barbecue Average price: $$$$ Atmosphere: Classy yet casual Location: 7 Dempsey Road, #01-02, Singapore
6. Kai Garden
The Kai Garden Mid-Autumn Mooncake Gift Set features traditional baked mooncakes. (Credit: Kai Garden)
Best for: Family-friendly spot
Located at Marina Square, Kai Garden is an easy choice when you’re dining with a group and want to share dishes. The refined Cantonese restaurant offers a la carte and multiple set menu options, spanning roast meats to live seafood and favourites including crispy roasted chicken and sweet and sour pork. Its signature Peking Duck is a stand-out, while dim sum works well for a leisurely lunch.
Cuisine: Cantonese Average price: $$ Atmosphere: Refined but relaxed Location: 6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, Singapore
7. 808 Eating House
Order a selection of Modern Singaporean and Asian dishes to share. (Credit: 808 Eating House)
Best for: Cheap eats
Self-described as “fun dining" rather than fine dining, 808 Eating House is no-frills – and that’s where its appeal lies. The Joo Chiat restaurant, helmed by Chef Eugene Chee, celebrates local and regional ingredients across a relaxed menu inspired by Chinese, Malay and Indian cuisines. Settle in with friends and order a selection of dishes to share, from buah keluak pork belly and tom yum mussels to crisp fried bao buns.
Cuisine: Modern Singaporean and Asian Average price: $$ Atmosphere: Casual and vibrant Location: 153 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore
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8. FOC Restaurant
Best for: Large groups
Pronounced ‘fock’ and meaning fire in Spanish, FOC brings a taste of Spain – and plenty of playfulness – to Keong Saik. The lively restaurant serves Catalonian-inspired dishes, from tapas and charcoal-grilled plates to paella, alongside cocktails made with Spanish produce, from sherry to Valencia oranges. It’s an ideal spot for groups and celebratory dinners. Order plates to share, from patatas bravas and Ibérico ham to charcoal-grilled octopus with pork jowl. The seafood ‘Senyoret’ paella, packed with carabineros, scallops and squid, is another stand-out.
Cuisine: Spanish Average price: $$$ Atmosphere: Lively and social Location: 32 Keong Saik Road, Singapore
9. Odette
Beautifully presented dishes are served in an equally impressive setting of soft pastel interiors. (Credit: Odette Restaurant)
The signature Kampot Pepper Crusted Pigeon at Odette. (Credit: Odette Restaurant)
Best for: Bold design
Housed within the National Gallery Singapore, Odette is one of the city’s most celebrated fine-dining restaurants, awarded three Michelin stars in the 2026 Guide. Chef Julien Royer’s elegant French cuisine is guided by seasonality, craftsmanship and exceptional produce, with beautifully presented dishes served in an equally impressive setting of soft pastel interiors and refined service. Choose from the seasonal tasting menus for a leisurely, highly polished dining experience.
Cuisine: Contemporary French Average price: $$$$$ Atmosphere: Elegant and romantic Location: National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew’s Road, Singapore
10. The Bloomhouse by Little Farms
Best for: Outdoor dining
Set within the Ginger Garden at Singapore Botanic Gardens, The Bloomhouse by Little Farms is the gourmet supermarket’s latest dining venue. Opened in 2026, it comprises an all-day restaurant, a grab-and-go picnic kiosk and a dedicated events space, all surrounded by leafy gardens. Dining is relaxed and casual, with a produce-driven menu ranging from soufflé omelettes and salmon Benedict with kaffir lime hollandaise to charcoal-grilled French poulet with sambal soy glaze. There’s also a dedicated kids’ menu. Choose between the airy, pet-friendly Ginger Terrace and the air-conditioned Palm Alcove, or pick up a picnic from the adjoining Picnic Basket to enjoy in the gardens.
Cuisine: International Average price: $ Atmosphere: Casual and relaxed Location: Blk 2, 1 Cluny Rd, Ginger Garden Singapore Botanic Gardens
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Megan Arkinstall is a freelance travel writer who you’ll often find at the beach, bushwalking or boating with her young family. She loves reliving travel memories through writing, whether that be sipping limoncello in a sun-drenched courtyard of Monterosso or swimming with green turtles in the aquamarine waters of Tropical North Queensland.
Wellbeing means different things to different travellers. Here’s how to pick a hotel that gets it right for you.
The best wellness holidays aren’t necessarily spent wrapped in a spa robe. Sometimes they’re found around a dinner table in Cambodia, on a hiking trail in New Zealand or after finally beating jet lag on the other side of the world. The hotel you choose is what makes them happen.
1. Easy access to good food
Taste delicious meals at Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20.
One of the quickest ways to derail healthy habits on holiday is to spend half of it working out where to eat instead of digging into the culture around you. Thankfully, Novotel has done much of the hard work already, with chefs building menus that lean into the flavours, ingredients and traditions of each destination.
In Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Korkor soup – often dubbed ‘Cambodian ratatouille’ – sits alongside raw blue crab dressed with lime and chilli, best enjoyed with views across the Gulf of Thailand.
In the lovingly chaotic city of Bangkok, the presence of food cranks up the sociability. At Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20, you can settle in with mango sticky rice and stranger-turned-friends beside the pool at Sky on 20 rooftop bar, or bring them along to tackle river prawns and stir-fried crab with holy basil at the buzzing Crab Paradise Dinner Buffet.
Then Novotel Dubai Al Barsha welcomes you with a laidback twist on the level of indulgence the Middle Eastern city is best known for up on Deck Se7en. Looking towards Burj Al Arab, the rooftop lounge has everything from Mediterranean-style dishes like seabass ceviche to Italian prosecco sundowners.
At the other end of the scale, in the hills that surround the Novotel Bali Ubud Resort, calm comes from nature. At Siralada restaurant, Balinese traditions shape the menu while thunder rumbles over the surrounding jungle – proving the setting is as nourishing as the food itself.
While at Novotel Nha Trang, chef Kieu Thi My Hanh and her team showcase Vietnam’s knack for balancing freshness, texture and fragrant herbs. Pho remains a favourite, while seafood salad with pomelo and mango brings those flavours together in one bright dish.
It’s all an approach backed by partnerships with expert food creators such as Alfie Steiner, whose plant-forward recipes prove healthy food should never taste plain.
2. Better sleep options
Sleep deeply with Novotel.
There are few travel experiences more disappointing than arriving in a new country, determined to seize the day, only to fall asleep fully clothed by 3pm.
For Australian travellers, jet lag is often an unavoidable part of the journey. That’s one reason Novotel runs sleep-focused initiatives that help guests adjust quickly without compromising on health. We’re talking partnerships with Sydney-based sleep specialist Olivia Arezzolo, known for her advice on everything from better sleep habits to beating jet lag, alongside features like pillow menus, in-room yoga content and tailored sleep guidance.
The sooner you’re operating on local time, the sooner you can get back to more pressing matters – like deciding which spa treatment to book.
3. More ways to move
Stay at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside and explore local hiking trails. (Credit: GettyI mages/ naruedom)
Every place in the world has its own way of getting you moving: whether that’s hiking up ice-bitten mountains before a sauna or gentle stretching by the pool before a facial. From fitness centres to spas, Novotel recognises that wellbeing rarely looks the same.
At Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, activity is inescapable. Here, hiking trails, ski fields, bungee jumps, and white-water rafting have made the region famous. The hotel’s location on the shores of Lake Wakatipu means less time spent organising yourself and more time out there experiencing them. To top it all off, you can book a private hot tub for the evening before heading back into the wilderness tomorrow.
Bali, of course, takes a softer approach. At Novotel Bali Ubud Resort or Novotel Bali Nusa Dua, movement is less about conquering a mountain and more about a dance class between the tropical gardens and lagoon pools. Afterwards, the spa takes over, with traditional treatments like a Lulur body scrub: a combination of rice, turmeric, sandalwood, ginger and jasmine that’ll soothe muscles already relaxed by the Balinese heat.
4. Better connections
Kids will love a stay at Novotel Sharm El Sheikh.
One of the best things about travel is that it gives your family stories you’ll be telling for years. Novotel helps create them with activities that bring everyone together, whether that’s trying something new, learning a local skill, or simply spending more time together.
Go for a distinctly Thai twist at Novotel Phuket Vintage Park, where many of the family activities draw on local culture. Kids can try everything from beginner Thai boxing and language lessons to umbrella painting and – a pastime beloved by children the world over – pool foam parties. Everyone is welcome to join in, whether that’s getting splashed, covered in paint, or simply watching their children discover a new side of Thailand during the dedicated Family & Kids Day.
A different adventure awaits at Novotel Sharm El Sheikh. Kids could be perfectly content with discos, drawing classes and new holiday friends, but the Red Sea has other ideas. Sitting on the edge of Naama Bay, days here might involve snorkelling colourful reefs, taking a boat trip to Ras Mohammed National Park or heading into the desert by quad bike or camel for a Bedouin-style dinner beneath the stars.
Everyone’s idea of wellness looks a little different. With more than 600 hotels across 65 countries, Novotel gives guests the freedom to choose the destination that suits them best. Whether that’s a beachside escape in Phuket, an alpine expedition in Queenstown or a city break in Bangkok, there’s a good chance a Novotel isn’t far away.
All that’s left? Choosing your version of wellbeing.
