Cafeteria il Lido
Mention “il Lido” here and one thinks of a swanky restaurant in Sentosa, or a luxe yacht. Now add “casual dining outlet” to your list of associations, for this cheery, orange-walled mid-range cafeteria counterpart of il Lido and two-month-old brainchild of Beppe di Vito has replaced NYDC in the line of restaurants facing the fountain. […]
Tomo Izakaya @ Esplanade
Folks working around Marina Bay must have been delighted when Tomo (its second outlet) opened, because the izakaya (tavern) is fab for unwinding after work. There are about 130 dishes—comprising appetizers (zensai), sashimi, yakimono (grilled fish), sushi, yakitori, agemono (fried dishes), nimono (stewed dishes) and more. The tako wasabi (fresh octopus marinated in wasabi sauce) […]
O’Leary’s Sportsbar & Grill
This casual, cozy bar-restaurant is decked out in an all-American sporty interior and boasts a hearty selection of Western mains, sets and desserts. This is the second outlet of O’Leary’s (the first one being at Terminal 2) in Singapore.
Ballymoon’s Irish Spirits Bar & Lounge
Ballymoon’s was one of the first contemporary Irish bars in Singapore, and has a touch of elegance, while retaining the ambience and brews of a traditional Irish pub. The cocktail lounge-cum-pub has been setting itself apart from its sister outlets (Muddy Murphy’s, Durty Nelly’s) as a modern and chic, and offers a wide selection of […]
Max Brenner Chocolate Bar
Bald is sexy, and the bald Brenner sure knows a thing or two about sensual chocolaty goodness. Aside from a selection of chocolate products and desserts, it’s the hot chocolate, served in their signature Hug Mug, that really gets us in the mood.
Outdoors Café & Bar
Drop by this heavenly alfresco bistro-cum-bar for tasty bites. Located right smack in the middle of the busy city, Outdoors provides a peaceful alcove to escape from all the hustle and bustle. When the weather is good, eating outside can be a truly enjoyable dining experience. These joints with charming open air areas are just […]
Restaurant Ember
Modern European cuisine is the star of the show at this modest but delicious semi-fine dining restaurant.
The Penny Black
Remember to try the English ale Old Speckled Hen if you visit this pub. This cozy wood-furniture-filled place is a hotbed for yuppies and expats working nearby, and especially packed and riotous when major sports events are shown on the screens. The Penny Black is in I-S Best Bars Guide 2014. Download your copy to […]
Cha Cha Cha
This stalwart Mexican restaurant distinguishes itself with famous icy pitchers of margarita, as well as healthy spinoffs such as the potato and spinach enchiladas, shrimp tacos, and wild mushroom burrito. Cha Cha Cha’s decor is a soothing blue and white, perfectly complementing the homemade salsa, and beef, chicken and prawn fajitas. Taco fan? Us too! […]
Shayray Punjab
Fuschia hues and gorgeous marble inlay tabletops feature prominently at Shayray Punjab. The must-tries in this lovely Punjabi restaurant are definitely the tave di fish—tender pieces of red snapper with dashes of saffron and green chilli; and the aatish-e murhg—chicken legs marinated in Punjabi spices and cooked in a tandoor, all delicious eaten with naan.