2025 Top 10 Restaurants in Singapore

Eric Cheng

2025 Top 10 Restaurants in Singapore

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Scarpetta

Scarpetta is one of my favorite places in Singapore and I have ranked them number 1 restaurant in 2025 - I love it because of their pastas but I would not call them a classic Italian restaurant. They are more about creating unique flavors and textures from dishes that we are all familiar with. The Cacio e Pepe is absolutely the GOAT and it's been so viral since Scarpetta's opening in early 2025. Check out their pasta all'Assassina and spicy alla Vodka as well.

★ 9 must-haves

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Nikuya Tanaka

My favorite steakhouse in Singapore in 2025. Unlike western steakhouses, it is a a treat to have the chefs here to show case this amazing Tajima Wagyu beef prepared and showcased in so many different ways with different flavor combinations. The restaurant only uses the female wagyu to ensure the meat is tender and nicely marbled.

★ 6 must-haves

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3

Ce Soir Restaurant

One of my favorite fine-dining spots in Singapore that delivers value beyond the price of SGD 228 per pax.

Chef Lai 9-course cross-cultural menu feels deeply personal. Expect stories of him and his family members growing up, his travels, and food he is obsessed with - all showcased in such detailed and aesthetic ways.

★ 3 must-haves

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4

日本料理 Atelier yomo

“Muti-dimensional” would be the word to describe the Chef’s curated omakase.

You would see uni and wagyu served on a brioche with too much butter, oyster on shaved ice ponzu, finest sashimi with chef’s unique soy sauce mix and even boneless fried chicken that shocked everyone

★ 3 must-haves

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5

Small’s

One really fun concept within the establishment of restaurant Artichoke. It's a very satisfying omakase of what Chef Bjorn Shen has curated with his creative, eccentric, yet incredibly delicious plates.

★ 1 must-have

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Xita Lao Tai Tai Singapore

My favorite Dongbei Chinese/Korean BBQ from China. Here marination of the meats and variety of the cuts are the focus - Xita bridges the gap between Chinese and Korean BBQ.

★ 5 must-haves

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7

Tempura Ensei / 天麩羅 緣成

My favorite tempura omakase in Singapore! No sound in the restaurant at all because the chef who worked in a 100+ year tempura institute in Japan, listens to the sound of the top quality sesame oil frying! The menu is highly seasonal and the items are executed with perfecting time and precision.

★ 1 must-have

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8

ROYAL CHINA

Beautiful Cantonese restaurant located in Raffles Hotel Sentosa. My description of this place would be classic Cantonese items with Chef's personality and attention to details. The service is impeccable as well - you get 2 staffs to help you with Peking Duck and deboning your fish dish - what a sight!

★ 3 must-haves

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9

KAGAMI

The first and only shabu + sukiyaki omakase in Singapore with the price tag of just 80 SGD for 16 courses! I have been so impressed by amazing the sukiyaki sauce is and the top quality wagyu they have here.

★ 5 must-haves

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10

Leila Singapore

One of the newest openings in towards Q3 2025 - a really fresh breath of air to the Singapore food scene. I enjoyed their signature Arabian Nights on Wednesdays: Think Balkan food (Mediterranean food with Turkish, Persian, Jewish influences), Middle Eastern sounds, darbuka (drum) beats, and sultry belly dancers.

★ 5 must-haves

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2025 Top 10 Restaurants in Singapore

by Eric Cheng
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1

Scarpetta

Scarpetta is one of my favorite places in Singapore and I have ranked them number 1 restaurant in 2025 - I love it because of their pastas but I would not call them a classic Italian restaurant. They are more about creating unique flavors and textures from dishes that we are all familiar with. The Cacio e Pepe is absolutely the GOAT and it's been so viral since Scarpetta's opening in early 2025. Check out their pasta all'Assassina and spicy alla Vodka as well.

★ 9 must-haves

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2

Nikuya Tanaka

My favorite steakhouse in Singapore in 2025. Unlike western steakhouses, it is a a treat to have the chefs here to show case this amazing Tajima Wagyu beef prepared and showcased in so many different ways with different flavor combinations. The restaurant only uses the female wagyu to ensure the meat is tender and nicely marbled.

★ 6 must-haves

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3

Ce Soir Restaurant

One of my favorite fine-dining spots in Singapore that delivers value beyond the price of SGD 228 per pax.

Chef Lai 9-course cross-cultural menu feels deeply personal. Expect stories of him and his family members growing up, his travels, and food he is obsessed with - all showcased in such detailed and aesthetic ways.

★ 3 must-haves

Google MapsGoogle MapsInstagramView on Instagram
4

日本料理 Atelier yomo

“Muti-dimensional” would be the word to describe the Chef’s curated omakase.

You would see uni and wagyu served on a brioche with too much butter, oyster on shaved ice ponzu, finest sashimi with chef’s unique soy sauce mix and even boneless fried chicken that shocked everyone

★ 3 must-haves

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5

Small’s

One really fun concept within the establishment of restaurant Artichoke. It's a very satisfying omakase of what Chef Bjorn Shen has curated with his creative, eccentric, yet incredibly delicious plates.

★ 1 must-have

Google MapsGoogle MapsInstagramView on Instagram
6

Xita Lao Tai Tai Singapore

My favorite Dongbei Chinese/Korean BBQ from China. Here marination of the meats and variety of the cuts are the focus - Xita bridges the gap between Chinese and Korean BBQ.

★ 5 must-haves

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7

Tempura Ensei / 天麩羅 緣成

My favorite tempura omakase in Singapore! No sound in the restaurant at all because the chef who worked in a 100+ year tempura institute in Japan, listens to the sound of the top quality sesame oil frying! The menu is highly seasonal and the items are executed with perfecting time and precision.

★ 1 must-have

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8

ROYAL CHINA

Beautiful Cantonese restaurant located in Raffles Hotel Sentosa. My description of this place would be classic Cantonese items with Chef's personality and attention to details. The service is impeccable as well - you get 2 staffs to help you with Peking Duck and deboning your fish dish - what a sight!

★ 3 must-haves

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9

KAGAMI

The first and only shabu + sukiyaki omakase in Singapore with the price tag of just 80 SGD for 16 courses! I have been so impressed by amazing the sukiyaki sauce is and the top quality wagyu they have here.

★ 5 must-haves

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10

Leila Singapore

One of the newest openings in towards Q3 2025 - a really fresh breath of air to the Singapore food scene. I enjoyed their signature Arabian Nights on Wednesdays: Think Balkan food (Mediterranean food with Turkish, Persian, Jewish influences), Middle Eastern sounds, darbuka (drum) beats, and sultry belly dancers.

★ 5 must-haves

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