Where to Find the Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Singapore Right Now

Cherry Garden by Chef Lei

Cantonese finesse and Teochew heritage come together here under Michelin-starred Chef Fei, whose cooking is defined by using only the freshest ingredients, inventive techniques, and elegant presentations. Paying homage to his hometown’s traditional Chaoshan-style home cooking technique, Chef Fei is known for modern eclectic menus showcasing seafood specialities, meat delicacies, handcrafted dim sum creations, and more, built on heritage, seasonality and craftsmanship. Awash in natural daylight by day and lit softly by night, step into a warm space where classic elegance meets traditional Chinese architecture. Wooden trellises and old-world stone walls give the interiors the feel of traditional courtyard houses. Signatures include Marinated jellyfish head with caviar, Boneless Crucian Carp Congee, Roasted duck, Sautéed diced Wagyu beef with Sichuan peppercorn and chilli, and Seared Xisha Island lobster with creamy garlic sauce.

Address: Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, 5 Raffles Ave., Floor 5, Singapore 039797
Website: mandarinoriental.com

Akira Back

This restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Akira Back is an ode to his Korean-born, Aspen-raised heritage, featuring modern Japanese flavours, Korean accents and global influences. Bold-flavoured sharing plates include the signature cold AB tuna pizza drizzled with truffle oil, mini AB wagyu taco, and sushi rolls with a modern twist, such as the Hot Mess (crab tempura, sashimi poke, chuka wakame, spicy ponzu aioli), and High Roller (A5 Short Rib, N25 Caviar, yuzu koshou, foie gras torchon). For a taste of Chef Akira’s classics, available every Monday to Sunday is the Akira Back’s Greatest Hits menu (from $298++ for two pax), featuring Shima-Aji Goma, Lobster Thermidor, Rock Shrimp Tempura, Sashimi Platter, Wagyu Fried Rice, Miso Black Cod with sake foam, and the 48 Hrs ‘Sanchoku’ Short Rib, slow-cooked over two days.

Address: JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach, 30 Beach Road, Level B1M, Singapore 189763
Website: akiraback.sg

Barrel Story of Hibiki

Helmed by Japanese chef Sho Naganuma, this modern izakaya brings fire, whisky, and craftsmanship together, marking a milestone as the first Hibiki-led concept restaurant to open outside of Japan. Food and whisky intertwine here, with must-try dishes such as Teba Gyoza (grilled chicken wings stuffed with pork gyoza mix); Prosciutto, Cream Cheese, Seasonal Japanese Fruit; Katsu Sando; and Torasho Cold Stupid Ramen with king crab. Wood, metal, and textured stone create a balance between refinement and familiarity, echoing the duality of the izakaya – relaxed but intentional. Barrel offers one of the most extensive collections of Suntory whiskies in Asia, featuring Hibiki Japanese Harmony alongside the 21 Years Old and 30 Years Old expressions, with whisky flights forming a core part of the experience. Highlights from the cocktail programme include the Hibiki Champagne Style Highball; Barrel’s Godfather, for apricot and Mizunara oak; and the Hibiki Sling, finished with port and soda.

Address: 19 Cecil St, #01-01 The Quadrant, Singapore 049704
Website: barrelhibiki.com

27 Mezze & Grill

Located by the Singapore River in Robertson Quay, 27 Mezze & Grill is Singapore’s first contemporary Turkish restaurant, showcasing 27 dishes from 7 different regions of the country. The owners, who hail from Adana, the city where kebap was born, already run ‘Harbi Adana Ocakbasi’ in Istanbul, and bring the same dedication to Turkish hospitality and culinary heritage here. Order à la carte, or go for the sharing-style ‘Turkish Traditional Meyhane Dining’ experience to get a taste of everything: mezzes including hummus and other dips, washed down with raki, the Turkish national drink, followed by appetisers such as Gavurdağı Tomato & Walnuts Salad and Zucchini Mücver Fritters. For mains, there’s the Adana Kebap (100% hand-chopped lamb) and İspanaklı Tavuk Sarma, oven-baked Chicken Rolls filled with spinach and red peppers. Finish with the housemade Kunefe, fresh stretchy cheese baked until golden, soaked in syrup and topped with pistachios.

Address: Village Residence Robertson Quay, 30 Robertson Quay, #01-02A, Singapore 238251
Website: 27mezzebarandgrill.com

Modu

Singapore’s first restaurant dedicated to Samgyetang, Modu celebrates the 500-year-old tradition of boyang-sik, Korean restorative cuisine. Nourishing dishes are crafted with traditional Korean medicinal herbs, ginseng, glutinous rice and chicken – Samgyetang was once reserved for Korean royalty, prized for its properties and symbolism of vitality and longevity. A 40-seater restaurant, Modu is decked out in a warm Hanok table setting, with wood, organic elements and subtle backlighting creating a calm space for enjoying traditional Korean dishes. Highlights include the newly introduced Nokdu Samgyetang, a lighter take on Korea’s ginseng chicken soup, featuring mung beans (nokdu) for a cleaner herbal broth, believed to aid digestion and restore energy, as well as the spicy Hangover Samgyetang, for those who believe ‘that one drink is never the problem’. Each bowl is slow-cooked for 12 hours, available in six variations including traditional ginseng flavour, spicy versions, or collagen-packed options.

Address: 333A Orchard Rd, #02-37 Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897
Website: modu.sg

Somma

Meaning ‘sum’ in Italian, Somma brings mod Italian dining by Puglian Chef-Partner Mirko Febbrile, who draws on his life in Puglia and experiences around the world for familiar yet unexpected seasonal flavours. Stretched across two floors, the 36-seater Somma sits on the upper floor, while the laidback cocktail bar, Bar Somma, is downstairs, with drinks anchored by Bar Manager Mel Chavez (previously from Smoke & Mirrors). The space combines double-height barrel-vaulted ceilings with Italian stone, leather and cast concrete tables. Also downstairs is Somma Lab, a research lab and cooking school running public masterclasses in pasta-making, fermentation, and pastry. Unconventional ingredients and scraps from the main menu are reworked into new dishes, then aged in the restaurant’s built-in wine cellar, part of a broader effort to reuse and repurpose ingredients for a closed-loop system. The 750-label wine list spans Italy’s wine regions and beyond, with a focus on artisanal, organic and biodynamic producers.

Address: 46 Kim Yam Rd, New Bahru, #04-02A School Block, Singapore 239351
Website: somma.world

DRIM Gold

DRIM Gold, Singapore’s first premium Korean steakhouse, is where cave-inspired architecture meets modern Hanok aesthetics, combining sculpted rock walls, warm timber beams, and textured surfaces for a quietly striking dining experience. The name DRIM is rooted in the Korean word “Deurim,” which signifies the act of presenting something with respect and sincerity, an idea woven into the restaurant, from the ingredients to the tableside grilling. At the table, trained BBQ specialists manage each cut with precision, leaving diners free to enjoy conversation and let the meal unfold at an unhurried pace. Beyond the BBQ offerings, highlights include Yukhoe, Korean Traditional Beef Tartare; Eobok-Jaengban, Korean Beef & Vegetable Hot Pot with Hanwoo beef brisket and shank; Jeju black pork; and seafood options such as Butter-Grilled Jeju Abalone and Korean Eel. Complement the food with an extensive selection of Korean wines, Makgeolli and fermented liquors.

Address: 26 Sentosa Gateway, B1-204-206 Resort World Sentosa, Singapore 098138
Website: drimgold.sg

Tiffin Room

Part of the heritage of Raffles Hotel Singapore since 1892, the 58-seater Tiffin Room takes diners back in time with authentic North Indian specialties. Soft-toned wall panelling meets the British Colonial shell, with large chandeliers and antique display plates and tiffin boxes referencing the restaurant’s history. Chef Kuldeep, who has helmed the kitchen for over a decade, draws on the royal culinary heritage of the Maharajas and his travels through North India. Mera Dabba (meaning “my box” in Hindi) offers a North Indian meal presented in custom-made copper tiffin boxes, with classic curries, flavoured rice, tandoori breads, chutneys and pickles. Menu highlights include Jhinga Kebab, marinated tiger prawns in cardamom and Indian spices; Murgh Biryani with boneless chicken leg; Lahsuni Bhuna Gosht, tender lamb leg cubes; and Kesari Petha Kulfi Falooda, homemade ice cream with vermicelli, winter melon and rose syrup, best washed down with Jaisalmer Gin, triple-distilled with eight Indian botanicals.

Address: Raffles Hotel Singapore, 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673
Website: raffles.com

VUE Bar & Grill

This rooftop grill and wine bar perched atop OUE Bayfront on Collyer Quay is known for its Marina Bay views from floor-to-ceiling windows, east-west fusion flame-grilled specialities, and a wine list of modern labels and sought-after vintages. The Executive Set Lunch starts from S$68 for 2-courses, while the prix fixe dinner menu starts from S$128 for 3-courses. As the night comes on, the open-air terrace and bar is the venue for evening cocktails. Alongside house favourites such as the Signature Uni Risotto, Spanish Octopus and pan-seared Scallops, Vue’s latest Spring menu features a collaboration with Orca Singapore, showcasing Akaroa Salmon from New Zealand. This “Wagyu of the sea” appears as Salmon Crudo, with cauliflower florets and melted leek, Cured Akaroa Salmon, and the hot appetiser Akaroa Salmon Mi-Cuit with oscietra caviar, alongside Australian Stone Axe Wagyu Beef, served as a Duo of Striploin and Braised Beef Cheek with beer mustard and wild mushroom sauce.

Address: OUE Bayfront, Level 19, 50 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049321
Website: vue.com.sg

Medusa Italian Osteria Romana

Singapore’s first-ever Osteria Romana, Medusa offers the hearty allure of Roman cooking, complemented by interiors decked in Rome’s bold red 1960s vintage era, embodying the namesake character: beautiful on the outside, dangerous on the inside. From The Famous Fettuccine to Carpaccio, and from Pizza Romana to Carbonara Spaghetti, Rome’s humble and seasonal cuisine comes alive here, transformed with Medusa’s modern twist, as do the cocktails, inspired by the Roman Gods themselves. Favourites include the Maritozzo Salato, a savoury version of the cream-filled brioche, bursting instead with pecorino cream, prosciutto, and shaved truffle; and the Burrata Fritta, done carbonara-style with carbonara cream, black pepper, guanciale and lemon zest. The Caserecce, or ‘the dirty one’ in Roman dialect for its heavy, substantial nature, is a pasta special worth trying, before finishing with the Truffle Tiramisu.

Address: 26 Beach Road, JW Marriott Hotel B1-22 South Beach Avenue, Singapore 189768
Website: medusaosteriaromana.com

North Miznon

Modern Mediterranean cuisine curated by Michelin-starred chef Eyal Shani. While Miznon is known for casual Israeli street food, NORTH Miznon offers a more grown-up take on Israeli cuisine, best enjoyed with a glass of wine or cocktail, with a daily changing menu. Helmed by Executive Chef Or Hakmimi and GM Gilli Efrat, NORTH’s vibe is bohemian yet grounded, built around an open kitchen.

Bread is central to the experience: complimentary homemade focaccia with fresh tomatoes, onions and green chillies, served with Israeli zhug, salsa and sour cream, alongside the Naked Heirloom Tomatoes Mosaic. Signatures include the Jerusalem Artichoke Diamonds atop onion cream; Hummus topped with a prawn head in beurre noisette; Fresh Blue Crab Pasta; and the Bish Bash green salad. For grilled flavours, there’s Octopus Shashlik and the popular Lamb Kebab. Special on Friday and Saturday evenings only is Sage Fire, a shared, high-energy celebration where the boundaries between kitchen, floor and table dissolve.

Address: 10 Amoy Street, #01-01, Singapore 069930
Website: northmiznonsg.com

Where to book next

Whether you’re marking an occasion or just after a proper night out, Singapore’s fine dining restaurants have you covered, whatever the craving or the budget. Book ahead where you can, the smaller rooms on this list fill up fast. And if you’re looking to widen the search, Dempsey Hill is another enclave worth exploring, home to several fine dining standouts of its own.