If you’re planning to eat your way around the best restaurants in Singapore, don’t limit your search to “local” food. Because in this food-obsessed, culturally amorphous city (there are almost 100 ethnic groups packed into its 276 square miles), that definition has shape shifted wildly over the years. A great local meal could mean a feast of wok-fired hawker dishes, yes, but also an elevated Malay beef stew starring fork-tender wagyu in a fine-dining restaurant, or a creative Italian spread made with local ingredients. Granted, this makes picking where to eat even more overwhelming in a country that has some of the most Michelin-starred establishments per capita in the world. But we’ve got you covered with our list of the best restaurants to visit in Singapore. Spanning a range of cuisines, prices and settings, this is where you should go for a comprehensive taste of all the island has to offer.
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How we choose the best restaurants in Singapore
Every restaurant on this list has been selected independently by Condé Nast Traveler editors and reviewed by a local contributor who has visited that restaurant. Our editors consider both high-end and affordable eateries, and weigh stand-out dishes, location, and service—as well as inclusivity and sustainability credentials. We update this list as new restaurants open and existing ones evolve.
