20 Best Restaurants in Singapore for Every Budget
From casual pasta at $13.80 to three-star tasting menus, the 20 restaurants you can actually get into right now.
Singapore's restaurant scene in September 2026 splits cleanly: the Michelin tier demands booking weeks ahead and costs $300–600 per person; the Bib Gourmand tier ($18–88 for full meals) books within days and includes some of the year's smartest new openings; the casual tier ($9–25) seats you the same evening. This list ranks across all three, ordered first by how realistic your chances are of securing a table this month, then by value for money within each category. The Michelin spots open their calendars 1–2 months ahead and fill them. The second tier — the omakase, the new Italian concepts, the upmarket Korean houses — takes reservations 1–3 weeks out and often has weekend slots. The casual tier is the safety play: your backup when everyone else is booked. That ranking drives the order below: it recognises the practical fact that booking is half the battle.
Sio Pasta
Raffles City Shopping Centre, Outram · Italian pasta · From $13.80
A casual offshoot of Tokyo's Michelin-recognised Sio Aoyama, serving Italian food made with Japanese precision, priced and paced for everyday meals, with over 10 varieties of fresh pasta from $13.80. Must-orders include the fried egg, cheese and salted kelp at $13.80, which delivers finesse without fuss. Seats move fast; book the night before or walk in for lunch.
Neil Road, Central · Italian · Lunch $58, dinner from $88
stockBy Chef Dennis Lucchi (one-Michelin-starred Buona Terra), this cosy restaurant serves a three-course lunch menu at S$58 alongside two six-course dinner sets priced at S$88. The space reads intimate without trying: wood, brick, open kitchen. Book 5–7 days ahead for dinner; lunch often seats within two days.
Jiin Omakase
Shaw Centre, Orchard · Japanese omakase · Lunch from $138++, dinner from $288++
Opened May 2026 by Les Amis Group, built around omotenashi, aligning the menu with Japan's micro-seasons to spotlight premium seafood. Four lunch menus from $138++ and two dinner menus from $288++, plus optional Chef's Menu from $488++. Book 3 weeks ahead for weekend dinner; lunch has more give.
48 Peck Seah Street, Outram · Modern Middle Eastern · Mains from $16–$48
stockA Michelin Guide selection for 2025/2026 that has refreshed its menu. Start with the Feta Cheese Dip ($16) and house-made breads; mains include Roasted Baby Chicken ($48) and Build-It Kebabs from $32. Pours bold flavours without pretence. Seats book 1–2 weeks out.
Gardens by the Bay, Bay South · Asian, European wellness cuisine · Mains from $36
stockAt IMBA Theatre, serving Asian and European dishes inspired by Blue Zone dietary patterns, with the shio koji rainbow trout ($36) as signature dish. Wellness-focused without the sanctimony. Book 1–2 weeks ahead; popular with the lunch crowd.
Behind Clay
Mercure ICON Singapore City Centre · East–West fusion pizzas · Mains from $20–$38
Led by Chef Ciro Sorrentino (whose Ho Chi Minh pizzeria ranked No. 12 in Asia-Pacific on 50 Top Pizza 2026) alongside Chef Yip, a veteran of contemporary Chinese kitchens, with East–meets–West combos like Mala Shaker Pork Belly ($20) and Foie Gras Pâté pizza ($38). A 52-seat hidden lounge you enter through Il Clay pizzeria. Book 1–2 weeks out.
Born
Neil Road, Tanjong Pagar · Modern Chinese · $270 per person (nine-course)
Chef-founder Zor Tan's one-Michelin-starred concept in the Jinrikisha Station building, with a central 12-seater counter overlooking the open kitchen, nine-course menu (priced at 270 USD) themed 'Circle of Life'. A narrative experience told through Chinese culinary heritage. Reserve 4–6 weeks ahead.
Cloudstreet
Amoy Street, Tanjong Pagar · Peruvian–Asian fusion · $328++ per person (tasting)
Best described as fine dining at a friend's home; intimate interactions with a specially designed countertop overlooking the chef, menu highlights seasonal ingredients in contemporary style, with a wine menu of over 350 labels. One Michelin star, tasting menu around S$328++. Book 6–8 weeks ahead for dinner; lunch sometimes has openings.
Jaan by Kirk Westaway
Hotel Swissôtel The Stamford, Marina Bay · Modern British · Avg SGD 388
Two Michelin stars, contemporary British cuisine. Average cost SGD 388 per person; fine dining restaurants in Singapore usually provide elegant interiors, attentive service, curated wine lists, and high-quality tableware. A standout for solo diners at the counter. Book 3–4 weeks ahead.
Burnt Ends
Dempsey Road, Tanglin · Grilled meat & seafood · Booking via Resy; walk-in counter at 6pm
A decade-old hot seat that moved to Dempsey to expand; led by Australian chef-owner Dave Pynt, the kitchen's customised dual cavity oven and four elevation grills consistently grill meats cooked to juicy perfection with delicate smoky flavour. Accepts walk-ins at the counter from 6pm and is a legitimate single-Michelin-star option. Best for impulsive evenings; reserve weeks ahead for tables.
Thevar
Keong Saik Road, Outram · Modern Indian · Tasting menu $298
A refined approach to traditional flavours, focusing on a tasting menu that reflects a thoughtful blend of familiar tastes and fine-dining techniques, with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Tasting menu at SGD 298. One Michelin star. Book 2–3 weeks ahead.
Tipo Pasta Bar
Multiple locations · Handmade Italian pasta · From $9.90
All pasta made daily from scratch, with build-your-own options starting from $9.90, letting you mix toppings like caramelised sundried tomatoes and Swiss brown mushrooms. Halal-certified, no-frills, fresh every hour. Walk in any time; never needs booking.
Smash Street
Multiple locations · Smashed burger joint · From $14
From the team behind viral pasta bar Scarpetta, opened April 2026, focusing on smashing beef patties on a hot griddle to create caramelised, crispy edges while maintaining a juicy centre, with signature Classic burger from $14. Sides include twice-fried thin fries and chicken poppers; drinks feature a cornflakes milkshake. Walk in anytime.
Amoy Street, Tanjong Pagar · Chinese dumplings & noodles · Lunch deal $17
stockHearty lunch deals that include noodles, dumplings, and a drink for just $17, creating a cosy vibe perfect for dates or chill meals. Minimal menu, maximum focus. Arrive mid-week for a table; Saturdays queue by noon.
Mom's Touch
Multiple locations · Korean fried chicken · From $9.95
South Korea's largest fried chicken chain with over 1,400 outlets, back in Singapore after shutting all local stores in 2022, with the SuperThigh Chicken Burger ($9.95) built around a boneless fried thigh that stays juicy under the crunch, and Boneless Fried Chicken Thigh ($12.95) bringing real heat. Limited-time Banana Milk Coffee ($4.95) adds nostalgic Korean convenience-store flavour. Walk in for faster counter service.
National Gallery, Marina Bay · French contemporary · Avg SGD 498
stockThree Michelin stars: Exceptional cuisine in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Singapore. Singapore's Best Restaurant per Asia's 50 Best, chef Julien Royer's polished French fine dining institution with wine director Lesley Liu awarded Asia's Best Sommelier. Average SGD 498 per person. Book 8–10 weeks ahead; the city's most coveted table.
Shaw Centre, Orchard · French · Lunch from SGD 365
stockRetains three Michelin stars, one of the top three restaurants in Singapore continuing to lead the field. Lunch from SGD 395 for entry. Business attire is appropriate and expected. A statement of refined taste; dinner books out 10+ weeks ahead. Lunch more feasible.
Zén
Bukit Pasoh Road, Tanjong Pagar · Swedish–Japanese contemporary · Lunch from SGD 395
Occupying a three-storey shophouse, offers exquisite dishes that marry premium European ingredients and Japanese influences, with a uniquely physical experience: amuse-bouche on the first floor before guests head up for main courses. Lunch from SGD 395. Three Michelin stars. Book 6–8 weeks ahead.
Mary Grace
Tras Street, Tanjong Pagar · Filipino bakery-café · Pastries from $6–$12
The Philippines' most cherished bakery-café made its international debut March 2026 with Singapore as its first location outside home soil, with this 28-seater marking Mary Grace Dimacali's home-kitchen project evolved into a 140-branch institution. Menu centres on the legendary Mary Grace Ensaymada, a buttery brioche topped with aged Edam cheese. Arrive early; walk-ins only, no reservations.
Carousel at Royal Plaza on Scotts
Royal Plaza on Scotts, Orchard · Hotel buffet · Weekday lunch S$72++, halal-certified
Halal-certified, lists its Lobster Claws Lunch Buffet at S$72++ on weekdays. Ranked among Singapore's best all-you-can-eat buffets for 2026 with pricing checked against each restaurant's own site on 21 August. Best value for multi-hour grazing with seafood focus; book ahead for weekend brunch.
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