Global Kitchen
This restaurant seems to want to be two things at once. It is positioned as the hotel’s international restaurant (in the old days we would say “coffeehouse”) but somehow it is decked out too elegantly for that, with private smart tables and quiet, private atmosphere. The menu too is divided. It contains a mix of […]
Barfly
It’s a shame that punters don’t seem to associate the chic and elegant Barfly with boozing more than dining, because its food is truly sensational. There really are few places that so seamlessly transform from a sophisticated restaurant to a happening bar without you having to leave your table. Come late, because the beautiful crowds […]
Macaron
Les Amis group’s latest venture, Macaron is a dessert restaurant that purports to give great choices with its four-course, six-course, nine-course and 15-course degustation menus, from which you pick your appetizer, entrée and desserts (they don’t take a la carte orders). On a weekend evening, the restaurant was relatively empty. The décor was somber, with […]
Bosses Restaurant
One of the most luxurious and sophisticated restaurants in VivoCity, Bosses boasts ample space replete with black walls, groovy chairs and friendly wait staff—which also makes this one of the most popular restaurants in the vicinity. Bosses is usually fully booked during dinner (especially on weekends), and even on a regular weekday, the place still […]
Trattoria Lafiandra
Tucked away in Prinsep Street is this tiny Italian eatery. We’ve heard mixed reactions to this unassuming restaurant: Some complain that the service is slow and poor, while others say it lacks the charm of some of the other more well-established trattorias in town. On the flip side, some say the food is great and […]
La Strada Ristorante
After a short hiatus when the fine dining La Strada and its sister restaurant the pizzeria were closed for renovation, the two have now merged into one hipper, more brasserie-type restaurant. Glass windows, funky colors, an open plan design and an alfresco area have made this into a lively and bustling restaurant that definitely requires […]
Porta-Porta Italian Restaurant
Like its parent restaurant in Changi, Porta Porta on Stanley Street is a friendly family-run establishment serving yummy homestyle Italian cooking. Dad does the cooking here, while daughter and son-in-law run the restaurant. It’s very cozy and relaxed, with lots of regulars from the offices nearby and a menu that stays pretty much the same […]
La Forketta Gastronomia Italiana
We decided to check out how the original La Forketta is doing, and assess whether it’s still delivering the goods. This family-friendly restaurant was doing pretty well for a weekday lunch when we were there, as it’s popular with the office and family crowd from around the vicinity. It also helps that the place boasts […]
Hediard Cafe-Boutique
Looking for a peaceful place to have some tea? Then Hediard is the ticket. It’s hard to go wrong with the cardamom scented coffee éclair and Bourbon vanilla mille feuille. Plus you’ll find their retail store chock-full of gourmet food products such as jams, biscuits and teas. Remember to grab some madeleines to go on […]
Waraku Japanese Casual Dining
Waraku is not exactly a newbie to the Japanese dining scene here, with four other outlets around the island. We entered its rather spacious premise replete with Japanese door frames, mod lighting and window murals just looking for a simple meal. The staff rapidly began to make their presence felt—giving us extra copies of the […]