Singapore’s dining scene covers everything from two-Michelin-star tasting rooms to casual French bistros, and the choice of venue shapes a business lunch, an anniversary or a client dinner far more than most people expect. A good restaurant here combines reliable service, a kitchen with a clear identity and a room that suits the occasion. A poor choice can mean a rushed evening, a menu that does not match the group, or a bill that surprises everyone at the table.
This list ranks 15 Singapore restaurants using five criteria: communication, service quality, pricing, reputation and reliability. Google review scores and review volumes were weighed alongside opening hours, format and the consistency of what each venue offers. Where a rating or review count is not stated below, it was not available at the time of writing. Menus and opening days change, so confirm details with the restaurant before booking.
1. Restaurant JAG
Intimate fine dining with seasonal French cooking
Restaurant JAG is a small fine-dining room in Singapore built around seasonal French cooking and custom wine pairings. It holds a 4.8/5 rating across 717 Google reviews, a strong score for a venue serving a tasting-style format where expectations run high.
The intimate setting suits occasions where conversation matters, such as anniversaries, celebratory dinners and small client meetings. The custom wine pairings give diners a guided route through the menu without having to work through a long list alone.
Pros
- 4.8/5 rating across 717 Google reviews
- Seasonal French menu that changes with available produce
- Custom wine pairings available
- Small, intimate dining room
Cons
- Fine-dining pricing makes it a special-occasion choice rather than a regular lunch
- Limited seating means booking ahead is sensible
Best for: Couples and small groups marking a special occasion
Website: restaurantjag.com
Full listing: View on Best of Singapore
2. Leila Singapore
Well-reviewed restaurant open six days a week
Leila Singapore carries a 4.7/5 rating from over 1,200 Google reviews, which points to consistent delivery over a large number of visits. It serves both lunch and dinner six days a week, giving diners more flexibility than venues that open for dinner only.
The review volume is the main reason it sits near the top of this list. A score above 4.5 sustained across more than a thousand reviews suggests the kitchen and front-of-house team hold their standard from one service to the next.
Pros
- 4.7/5 rating from over 1,200 Google reviews
- Lunch and dinner service six days a week
- Large review base indicates consistency
Cons
- Closed one day a week, so check the day before planning
- Popular venues can fill quickly at peak times
Best for: Diners wanting a proven, well-reviewed venue for lunch or dinner
Website: leilasingapore.com
Full listing: View on Best of Singapore
3. Province
Highly rated restaurant with a Wednesday to Sunday schedule
Province holds a 4.8/5 rating across 208 Google reviews and serves lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Sunday. The review count is smaller than some others on this list, but the score is among the highest here.
The five-day schedule suits planned visits rather than spontaneous ones. Diners should check availability in advance, particularly for weekend tables.
Pros
- 4.8/5 rating across 208 Google reviews
- Both lunch and dinner service on trading days
- Weekend service available
Cons
- Closed Monday and Tuesday
- Smaller review base than higher-volume venues
Best for: Planned weekend lunches and dinners
Website: province.com.sg
Full listing: View on Best of Singapore
4. Burnt Ends
Australian-style BBQ with an open kitchen
Burnt Ends serves Australian-style barbecue in Singapore and holds a 4.5/5 rating from 2,623 Google reviews. The open kitchen and counter seating put the cooking in full view, which gives the meal a sense of theatre without a formal dining-room feel.
The large review count makes this one of the most thoroughly assessed venues on the list. Counter seating suits smaller parties who want to watch the kitchen work, while larger groups should confirm table options when booking.
Pros
- 2,623 Google reviews with a 4.5/5 rating
- Open kitchen and counter seating
- Distinct barbecue-led style
Cons
- Counter seating may not suit larger groups
- Rating is slightly lower than the top-ranked venues
Best for: Diners who enjoy watching the kitchen and prefer a relaxed fine-dining format
Website: burntends.com.sg
Full listing: View on Best of Singapore
5. La Table d’Emma
Daily lunch and dinner with a 4.8 rating
La Table d’Emma has a 4.8/5 rating from over 1,600 Google reviews and serves lunch and dinner every day. Pairing a high score with a high review count is uncommon, and it signals steady quality across a long run of services.
Daily opening makes it easier to book than venues with restricted days, which helps when arranging a meal around a visitor’s schedule or a last-minute business booking.
Pros
- 4.8/5 rating from over 1,600 Google reviews
- Open daily for lunch and dinner
- Flexible for scheduling
Cons
- Popular with diners, so peak slots can book out
- Limited detail on format without checking the menu directly
Best for: Diners who want a high-rated venue available any day of the week
Website: latabledemma.com
Full listing: View on Best of Singapore
6. YOUNGS Restaurant & Bar (Cosford)
Restaurant and bar with long weekend hours
YOUNGS Restaurant & Bar at Cosford holds a 4.8/5 rating from 778 Google reviews. Its long weekend hours make it practical for relaxed, extended meals and for groups who do not want to be rushed out at a fixed time.
The combination of restaurant and bar suits groups that want to start with dinner and stay on for drinks without changing venue.
Pros
- 4.8/5 rating across 778 Google reviews
- Long weekend opening hours
- Restaurant and bar in one venue
Cons
- Bar atmosphere may be livelier than some diners prefer
- Weekday hours should be confirmed before visiting
Best for: Weekend groups who want dinner and drinks in one place
Website: youngs.com.sg
Full listing: View on Best of Singapore
7. MERCI MARCEL CLUB STREET
French bistro with a terrace and all-day service
Merci Marcel on Club Street is an easygoing French bistro serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It carries a 4.7/5 rating across 3,907 Google reviews, the largest review base on this list, which gives its score considerable weight.
The terrace and all-day service make it versatile. It works for a morning meeting, a casual lunch or an evening meal, and the relaxed bistro format keeps pricing and atmosphere more approachable than formal dining rooms.
Pros
- 4.7/5 rating across 3,907 Google reviews
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner service
- Terrace seating
- Relaxed bistro setting
Cons
- High popularity can mean busy periods
- Bistro format is less suited to formal occasions
Best for: Casual meals at any time of day, including breakfast meetings
Website: mercimarcelgroup.com
Full listing: View on Best of Singapore
8. NOX – Dine in the Dark
Fine dining in total darkness
NOX offers a pitch-black fine-dining experience in Singapore, where guests eat in complete darkness and rely on taste, touch and conversation. It holds a 4.7/5 rating, and the format sets it apart from every other venue on this list.
Removing sight changes how people notice flavour and texture, and it tends to prompt more conversation across the table. It suits groups looking for a shared experience rather than a conventional dinner.
Pros
- 4.7/5 rating
- Unusual format that suits special occasions
- Encourages conversation and focus on flavour
Cons
- Total darkness may not suit every guest
- Less suited to meals where reading menus or documents matters
Best for: Groups and couples wanting a memorable, unconventional dinner
Website: noxdineinthedark.com
Full listing: View on Best of Singapore
9. Flutes
Lunch and dinner six days a week
Flutes is a Singapore restaurant open six days a week for lunch and dinner, rated 4.6/5 across 620 Google reviews. The score is solid and the schedule gives reasonable flexibility for planning.
It suits diners who want a dependable sit-down meal at either end of the day without the pricing or formality of the top-end tasting venues.
Pros
- 4.6/5 rating across 620 Google reviews
- Lunch and dinner service six days a week
Cons
- Closed one day a week
- Rating sits below the highest-scoring venues
Best for: Reliable lunches and dinners on most days
Website: flutes.com.sg
Full listing: View on Best of Singapore
10. Eden Restaurant
Hotel dining open from early morning to midnight
Eden Restaurant is hotel dining in Singapore with a 4.6/5 rating from over 1,500 Google reviews. It opens daily from early morning until midnight, which makes it one of the most accessible venues on this list for varied schedules.
Hotel restaurants suit travellers and business guests who want a convenient meal at an unusual hour, as well as locals who want a straightforward venue with long hours.
Pros
- 4.6/5 rating from over 1,500 Google reviews
- Open daily from early morning until midnight
- Convenient for hotel guests and late diners
Cons
- Hotel setting may feel less distinctive than independent restaurants
- Broad hours can mean a more general menu focus
Best for: Travellers and diners needing flexible meal times
Website: restaurantsandbars.accor.com
Full listing: View on Best of Singapore
11. JAAN By Kirk Westaway
Modern European-British dining with city views
JAAN By Kirk Westaway serves modern European-British cooking with sweeping views over Singapore’s skyline. The dining room is intimate at around 40 seats, and the menu follows the seasons. It holds a 4.6/5 rating.
The combination of a small room and a high vantage point gives the meal a sense of occasion. It suits celebrations and hosted dinners where the setting is part of the appeal.
Pros
- Sweeping Singapore city views
- Seasonal menu
- Intimate room of about 40 seats
- 4.6/5 rating
Cons
- Small capacity means early booking is advisable
- Fine-dining pricing suits occasions rather than routine meals
Best for: Celebrations and hosted dinners with a view
Website: jaan.sg
Full listing: View on Best of Singapore
12. MERCI MARCEL ROBERTSON QUAY
Late-opening restaurant with a 4.8 rating
Merci Marcel at Robertson Quay holds a 4.8/5 rating across 862 Google reviews and keeps late hours seven days a week. The score is higher than the Club Street branch, and the riverside area suits relaxed evening meals.
Late opening and seven-day service make it a practical option when other venues have closed or when a group is arriving after work.
Pros
- 4.8/5 rating across 862 Google reviews
- Open seven days a week
- Late hours suit after-work dining
Cons
- Evening trade can be busy
- Menu overlaps with the sister venue on Club Street
Best for: Late dinners and after-work meals any day of the week
Website: mercimarcelgroup.com
Full listing: View on Best of Singapore
13. Ember Woodfire Restaurant & Wine Bar
Woodfire cooking paired with a wine bar
Ember Woodfire Restaurant & Wine Bar centres its cooking on woodfire and pairs it with a wine bar. It holds a 4.6/5 rating across 474 Google reviews.
The wine bar element gives diners the option of a drink before or after the meal, and the woodfire focus gives the kitchen a clear identity compared with more general menus.
Pros
- Woodfire-led cooking
- Wine bar on site
- 4.6/5 rating across 474 Google reviews
Cons
- Smaller review base than the busiest venues
- Woodfire focus may suit some tastes more than others
Best for: Wine lovers and diners who enjoy fire-cooked food
Website: emberrestaurant.com.sg
Full listing: View on Best of Singapore
14. Artemis Grill & Sky Bar
Grill restaurant and sky bar with weekday and Saturday service
Artemis Grill & Sky Bar combines a weekday lunch and dinner menu with Saturday evening service. It is rated 4.6/5 across 1,718 Google reviews, a solid review base for a venue with a distinctive elevated setting.
The sky bar element adds an after-dinner option. The restricted schedule, with no Sunday service and Saturday limited to the evening, means checking days before planning.
Pros
- 4.6/5 rating across 1,718 Google reviews
- Weekday lunch and dinner service
- Sky bar on site
Cons
- Saturday service is evening only
- Not open on Sundays
Best for: Weekday business lunches and Saturday evening dinners with drinks
Website: artemisgrill.com.sg
Full listing: View on Best of Singapore
15. Waterfall Ristorante Italiano
Italian dining at Shangri-La Singapore
Waterfall Ristorante Italiano is the Italian restaurant at Shangri-La Singapore. It is rated 4.6/5 from 901 Google reviews and serves lunch and dinner daily.
The hotel setting suits business entertaining and family meals, and daily service makes booking simpler than at venues with restricted days.
Pros
- 4.6/5 rating from 901 Google reviews
- Lunch and dinner every day
- Located within Shangri-La Singapore
Cons
- Hotel dining can carry higher pricing than standalone restaurants
- Italian focus offers less variety for mixed-taste groups
Best for: Business entertaining and family Italian meals
Website: shangri-la.com
Full listing: View on Best of Singapore
Who is the best restaurants in Singapore?
Restaurant JAG ranks first on this list, with a 4.8/5 rating across 717 Google reviews and a seasonal French menu with custom wine pairings. Province, La Table d’Emma, YOUNGS Restaurant & Bar (Cosford) and Merci Marcel Robertson Quay also hold 4.8/5 ratings. The best choice depends on the occasion, the group size and the budget.
How much does a restaurant cost in Singapore?
Prices vary widely by format. Casual bistros such as Merci Marcel sit at the lower end, while fine-dining venues such as Restaurant JAG and JAAN By Kirk Westaway charge considerably more, particularly with wine pairings. Specific menu prices were not available for this list, so check each restaurant’s website for current set menus and à la carte pricing before booking.
How do I choose a restaurant in Singapore?
Start with the occasion. A business lunch, an anniversary and a casual catch-up each suit different venues. Then check opening days, since several restaurants here close on one or two days a week. Review scores and review volumes help gauge consistency, and booking ahead matters for small rooms such as JAAN and Restaurant JAG.
What should I look for in a restaurant?
Look for a strong review score supported by a large number of reviews, clear opening hours, and a format that matches your group. Check whether the venue offers wine pairings, terrace seating or counter dining if those matter to you. Confirm dietary options directly with the restaurant before arriving.
Are there good restaurants for small businesses in Singapore?
Yes. Venues with weekday lunch service, such as Artemis Grill & Sky Bar, Flutes and Waterfall Ristorante Italiano, suit client meetings and team lunches. Merci Marcel’s all-day service also works for breakfast meetings. For a more formal client dinner, smaller rooms like JAAN By Kirk Westaway offer a setting that signals care without a large group booking.
Singapore offers dining formats for almost every occasion, from the darkness of NOX to the skyline views at JAAN and the relaxed terrace at Merci Marcel. The strongest options combine high ratings with enough review volume to show consistency, and the best match comes from fitting the venue’s format and opening hours to the occasion. Check each restaurant’s website for current menus, pricing and availability before booking.
