Best Restaurants in Singapore 2026: 50 Must-Try Spots From Hawker Stalls to Fine Dining

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.

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