Food is such an important part of the festive season, and Singapore is home to a vibrant culinary culture that permeates throughout the country.
If you’re a foodie, and love experimenting, and trying out new cuisines and places then this is the list for you.
The culinary landscape is forever changing, with new restaurants popping up month after month. From fine-dining establishments to more casual cafes, there’s no dearth of eateries to bring in the year with a bang.
Thanks to our Expat Choice contributors and their experienced taste buds - it’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it - we’ve complied the best new restaurants in Singapore so you can end 2019 on a tasty note and hail in 2020 knowing that more are to come. Enjoy!
Caffe Cicheti
The third restaurant under the Cicheti Group umbrella, at Caffe Cicheti you can expect to find homegrown, osteria-style Italian food with all the trimmings! Relax with friends and family while sipping on some quality wines, and enjoying the generous portions in an intimate atmosphere. Keeping in line with its predecessor Fynn’s, Caffe Cicheti’s weekend brunch is absolutely stellar, and you can always count on their helpful staff to provide some spot-on recommendations! Don’t miss trying their famed ricotta hotcakes, artisanal pastas, and the exquisite Iberico Pork.
A. 26 Beach Rd, Singapore 189768, #B1-21
Social Place
A blast from the past with a tantalising taste of modernity. Think retro-chic 60s-style Hong Kong with a touch of luxe. Located on Orchard Road, at Social Place Singapore you’ll be treated to retro interiors reminiscent of Hong Kong in the 60’s! Known for their modern Chinese cuisine, and experimental dishes like their mushroom-shaped dim sum, Mahjong tiles dessert, and Cold Foie Gras – you’re assured of an innovative dining experience here! Don’t be shy to ‘Gram these social media worthy dishes and have your followers talking all a’bao’ this hotspot.
A. FORUM The Shopping Mall, 583 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238884, #01-22
Art
This Italian fine-dining restaurant is all about dishing out the finer things in life. Helmed by Beppe de Vito, Art Restaurant aptly relocated from Raffles Place to the National Art Gallery this year. Expect to find an intricate and explorative menu that still doffs its hat to Italy’s rich culinary heritage. Trust the chef and try the three, four, or five course degustation menus, or chart your own course! You can’t go wrong with the Challans Duck, or Hokkaido Scallops, and you can be sure that whatever you order it’s sure to be a work of art!
A. National Gallery, 1 St Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957, #05-03
Como Club
The latest member of the Como Dempsey family, at Como Club you’ll find a Michelin-starred experience on the menu here! This aperitif bar also serves up some scrumptious tapas-styled food and small bites from three other Como Dempsey restaurants, so you can be sure that menu is tried and tested. Nibble on their Black Truffle and Gruyere Fritters, or try their take on Kueh Pie Tee. You can also sip on some of their signature cocktails like the Yuzo Drop or the Concorde Grape Manhattan.
A. Block 17 Dempsey Road Singapore 249676
Butcher’s Block
A Meat Vault, and a Wine Library are just two of things you can expect to find at Butcher’s Block in the iconic Raffles Hotel. This marvelous take on a traditional steakhouse is only open for dinner, so don’t plan a lunch date here! Take a look at the finest cuts of single-sourced meats in the Meat Vault, and watch as they’re prepared in the open kitchen dubbed ‘The Open Lab’ to whet your appetite. You can also opt for an extra special experience at the OAK Table where you’ll get a specially crafted menu by Chef Rémy Lefebvre served along with four specifically curated wines.
A. Raffles Arcade, 328 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 188719, #02-02
PS.Cafe by the Sea at East Coast Park
While it is in the name, PS.Cafe by the Sea certainly shouldn’t be a postscript on your list of the best brunches in Singapore. The ideal spot for a lazy lunch with a waterfront view, over a glass of Rosé, or even an early dinner, you’ll be floored by their take on burgers, pizzas, salads, and of course their legendary truffle fries! The first outlet to open in the East, PS.Cafe by the Sea has some exciting new seafood dishes like the calamari stew and crab tart as homage to its location.
