Best Restaurants in Singapore 2026: 50 Must-Try Spots From Hawker Stalls to Fine Dining
Finding the best restaurants in Singapore can be overwhelming – this city has over 150,000 food outlets. We have spent months eating our way through every neighbourhood to bring you the definitive 2026 guide.
Michelin-Starred Restaurants Worth the Splurge
- Odette (National Gallery) – 3 Michelin stars. Chef Julien Royer modern French with Asian ingredients. Tasting menu SGD 338. Book 2 months ahead.
- Les Amis (Orchard) – 2 Michelin stars. Classic French fine dining. The sommelier wine pairing is exceptional at SGD 180.
- Zen (Mohamed Sultan Road) – 3 Michelin stars. Nordic tasting menu journey. SGD 398 for 18 courses.
- Cloudstreet (River Valley) – 2 Michelin stars. Indian contemporary. Their tasting menu at SGD 198 is the best value in fine dining.
- Meta (Chinatown) – 1 Michelin star. Chef Haikal Johari Southeast Asian-Nordic fusion. SGD 188.
Best Casual Dining Under SGD 30 Per Person
- 328 Katong Laksa (East Coast Road) – The most famous laksa in Singapore. SGD 6.50. Queue moves fast.
- Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle (Kallang) – Michelin-starred hawker stall. SGD 5. Bak chor mee is legendary.
- Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice (Maxwell) – Anthony Bourdain approved. SGD 5. Go before 11AM to avoid the worst queues.
- Wings (Multiple locations) – Singapore best fried chicken. The signature honey butter wings at SGD 14.
- Wen Si Shi Fu (Amoy Street) – Dessert soup specialist. Black sesame tang yuan at SGD 7.
Best New Restaurants Opened in 2026
- LaVita (Tanjong Pagar) – Italian-Japanese omakase pasta. SGD 120. Reservations essential.
- Braci (Boat Quay) – Reopened at new location. Italian wood-fired cooking with Japanese precision. SGD 145.
- Butcher Block (Craig Place) – Australian-style beef bar. Wagyu tomahawk SGD 198 for two.
- Nouri (Hill Street) – Chef Ivan Brehm returns. Crossroads cooking concept. SGD 168 tasting menu.
Best Hawker Centres by Neighbourhood
Chinatown: Maxwell Food Centre – Touristy but genuinely excellent. Tian Tian, Zhen Zhen Porridge, and Popo Nasi Lemak.
Tiong Bahru: Tiong Bahru Market – Best hawker centre overall. Jian Bo Shui Kueh (chives dumplings) and Heng Heng Fish Soup.
Geylang: Geylang Serai Market – Best Malay food. Nasi Padang, satay, and ais kacang.
Bedok: Bedok 85 Fengshan Market – Local favourite. Cheapest hawker prices in Singapore.
Best Cafes for Coffee and Brunch
- PPP Coffee Co. (North Bridge Road) – Old-school traditional coffee. SGD 2.
- Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee (Balmoral Road) – Single origin Singapore roasted. SGD 6 per cup.
- Group Therapy (Holland Village) – Best brunch in Holland V. The eggs benedict SGD 22.
- Common Man Coffee Roasters (Martin Road) – Martin Road location has the best vibe. Avocado toast SGD 18.
- Baristart Coffee (Tras Street) – Best Instagram cafe. Art lattes and wagyu katsu sando SGD 24.
Best Bars and Nightlife
Singapore bar scene is world-class. Top picks:
- Native (Amoy Street) – Asia 50 Best Bars #6. Native ingredients cocktails. SGD 22 per drink.
- Ah Sam Whiskey Smoking Room (Ann Siang Hill) – Speakeasy vibes. Whiskey flights from SGD 35.
- 28 HongKong Street (Clarke Quay) – Best cocktail bar for 20+ years. No menu, tell them what you like. SGD 20.
- Jekyll & Hyde (Boat Quay) – Quirky speakeasy behind a barber shop. SGD 18.
Quick Reference Table: Best by Category
- Best overall restaurant: Odette
- Best value fine dining: Cloudstreet
- Best hawker: Tian Tian Chicken Rice
- Best cafe: Common Man Coffee Roasters
- Best bar: Native
- Best new opening: LaVita
- Best for tourists: Lau Pa Sat (experience over food)
- Best for locals: Tiong Bahru Market
This guide is updated monthly. Last updated April 2026. Have a restaurant recommendation we missed? Drop it in the comments below.