Food has always been a huge part of Singapore’s culture. It brings people together as we bond over delicious food, filling the room with joy and laughter. Apart from our local hawker centres, food courts and fast-food restaurants, you can experience fine dining at some of the most sophisticated restaurants in Singapore.
Here are four fine dining restaurants for your next dinner date or family get together.
Odette by Chef Julien Royer
Odette, owned by Chef Julien Royer is situated in National Gallery Singapore. Chef Julien explains that it was inspired by his family and his grandmother, Odette.
“She showed me how remarkable dishes can come from the purest ingredients and the importance of adding a ‘little something’ to create dishes that excites the palate and fills the heart.”
Odette features the modern French cuisine, guided by Chef Julien’s respect for seasonality. It also offers a wine list that celebrates men and women who dedicate their lives to perfecting their signature.
Led by Singapore artist, Dawn Ng and themed ‘The Theory of Everything’, the art of Odette explores the beauty of the ingredients from Chef Julien’s kitchen. The interior of Odette was designed by Sacha Leong from Universal Design Studios, as it mirrors Chef Julien’s approach of keeping the integrity of the ingredients. Its elegance shines through with the use of a soft colour palette.
Odette by Chef Julien Royer: 1 St Andrew’s Road, National Gallery Singapore
#01-04, Singapore 178957
Operating hours:
Lunch
Monday – Saturday: 12.00pm – 1.15pm
Dinner
Monday – Saturday: 7.00pm – 8.15pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Labyrinth by Chef LG Han
Experience a new expression of Singapore cuisine over at Labyrinth by Chef LG Han. This fine dining restaurant explores age-old recipes and an expression of local flavours. Chef LG Han displays contemporary dining experience, paying homage to Singapore and his late grandparents.
Labyrinth offers both lunch and dinner menus such as appetisers, main course and desserts. Some appetisers or snacks include ‘Uncle William’s Quail Eggs (Oolong tea smoked eggs) and Uncle William’s Quail with Russian caviar, inspired by the murtabak.
Main courses include Ah Hua Kelong Garoupa (homemade fish paste noodles, fish milk and fatt choy), Ang Moh Chicken Rice (toh thye san kampong chicken, chicken mushroom soup, black truffle sauce) and more
Also, don’t miss out on The Labyrinth Chili Crab – local flower crab served with chili crab ice cream. Now, that is such an explosion of flavours.
Labyrinth by Chef LG Han: 8 Raffles Avenue, Esplanade Mall
#02-23, Singapore 039802
Operating hours:
Lunch
Thursday – Sunday: 12.00pm – 2.30pm
Dinner
Tuesday – Wednesday: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Thursday – Sunday: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Closed on Monday
Whitegrass
Led by Head Chef, Takuya Yamashita, Whitegrass offers classic French cuisine with a Japanese twist. With the use of the freshest seasonal ingredients, this fine dining restaurant creates dishes that are thoughtful and respectful of nature.
This 40-seat restaurant also has a carefully curated beverage list to elevate the dining experience further. Whitegrass has a passion for showcasing nature, sustainability and journey of the fresh ingredients used through modest and beautiful dishes.
Most of the inspiration for their dishes comes from life experiences of their chefs. Furthermore, it celebrates and respects seasonality and the hard work of selected farmers and producers.
Whitegrass: 30 Victoria Street, CHIJMES
#01-26, Singapore 187996
Operating hours:
Lunch
Tuesday to Saturday: 12.00pm – 2.30pm
Dinner
Tuesday to Saturday: 6.00pm – 10.30pm
Closed on Sunday and Monday
KOMA Singapore
This fine dining restaurant is a new concept by the TAO Group. It is a Japanese restaurant and sushi bar offering modern interpretation. KOMA takes a bold and distinct approach to its menu, using fresh and seasonal ingredients from Japan for their dishes.
The décor of the restaurant is extremely beautiful with a 20-metre walkway with orange arches reminiscing the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. You can also try one of their many creative new cocktails or pick from their extensive sake list.
Their lunch menu allows diners to choose between 2 and 3-course set menus or a sharing style ala carte Japanese creation. Their dinner menu on the other hand, offers sashimi, sushi, roboyaki, tempura and more.
Apart from their dining space, KOMA Singapore also provide spaces for special events such as their intimate lounge and bar. KOMA Singapore surely represents next level dining in a unique environment by the Rockwell Group.
KOMA Singapore: 2 Bayfront Avenue, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
#B1-67, Singapore 018972
Operating hours:
Lunch
Monday – Sunday: 11.30am – 3.00pm
Dinner
Monday – Sunday: 5.00pm – 12.00am
Planning to book a reservation for your next dinner date or family gathering? Head down to these restaurants and experience a whole new world of fine dining.
