Singapore’s vibrant food scene continues to evolve, with old favourites re-opening and new restaurants opening. Whether you are seeking elevated dining experiences, modern contemporary cuisine, or cozy casual dining, there will something new to tantalize your palate this October 2024.
New Restaurants for October 2024
Le Clos — Wine House & Restaurant at New Bahru
Le Clos, previously known as Clos Pasoh, has been designed to create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere centred around a cellar. The new Le Clos — Wine House & Restaurant in New Bahru features a casual restaurant and bar, complete with an alfresco terrace. Guests are encouraged to come for the wine and stay for the food.
Le Clos’ new menu offers fresh takes on wine-friendly cuisine, aiming for a more relaxed dining experience while retaining some classic dishes from Clos Pasoh, such as the tuna collar. A standout feature at the new restaurant is the Josper oven, which enhances large-format dishes like the Sanchoku wagyu tomahawk and the Japanese charcoal-grilled tuna collar. The oven adds delicious charcoal flavours to both the grilled meats and vegetables.
Menu highlights include The Croq’ Basque Chorizo, Confit Onions & Roasted Piquillo Peppers; Watermelon, Feta & Mint; and Macka’s M4 + OP Rib Black Angus & Bordelaise Sauce.
The venue also includes a speciality delicatessen that sells wines, artisanal delicacies, and grape-varietal-specific glasses to complement your next bottle.
Le Clos — Wine House & Restaurant
46 Kim Yam Road, #01-18, New Bahru
Singapore 239351
Tel: +65 9387 4969
Opening Hours:
Restaurant
Lunch: 12 noon – 2 pm (Thursday – Sunday)
Dinner: 6 pm – midnight (Monday, Wednesday – Sunday)
Closed on Tuesday
Wine Bar
2 pm – 12 midnight (Monday, Wednesday – Sunday)
Closed on Tuesday
Deli
10 am – 9 pm (Monday – Sunday)
Jules Epicurean French Cuisine at CQ @ Clarke Quay
Jules Epicurean French Cuisine by Chef Laurent Brouard is a new bistro serving up classic French dishes. With a rich background as executive chef at Les Amis Group and culinary director at Aether House and Frenchie Wine Bar, Chef Brouard creates dishes that are both timeless and innovative.
The menu offers 2-course ($32 nett) and 3-course ($40 nett), with starter highlights including Classic French Onion Soup and Butter and Herbs Escargots; delectable mains such as Duck Leg Confit and Australian Ribeye; and Chocolate Soufflé for dessert.
Jules Epicurean French Cuisine
Blk D River Valley Road, #01-05A Clarke Quay
Singapore 179023
Opening Hours:
Mon – Wed: 11 am – 11.30 pm
Thu – Sun: 11 am – 12 midnight
Ida’s Bar and Restaurant at Gillman Barracks
Ida’s Bar and Restaurant is a new addition to the atmospheric lifestyle enclave in Gillman Barracks. Ida’s is also an event space and has an in-house floral studio by Charlotte Puxley Flower.
Head Chef Aiman Hanafi (ex-Pollen and Binomio) offers a menu of Mediterranean-style dishes with tapas, mains and desserts. Highlights of the menu will include Green Gazpacho, Potato Gnocchi, Lamb Croquettes, Grilled Octopus, Iberico Pork and Semifreddo Doughnut.
Ida’s
9 Lock Road, #02-21 Gillman Barracks
Singapore 108937
Tel/WhatsApp: +65 8809 2752
Opening Jours
Wednesday to Sunday: 5 pm to 12 midnight
Baia: ilLido Group’s New Rooftop Dining Lounge Bar Located at the Esplanade
Baia is a new rooftop dining lounge bar located at the iconic Esplanade. The restaurant offers panoramic views of the city and a menu of delicious Italian dishes.
Baia’s offers an enticing array of small plates, from a raw bar with caviar selections to charcuterie and cheese, gourmet pizzas, charcoal-grilled specialties, and decadent desserts. Diners can enjoy dishes like Seared Bluefin Tuna accompanied by Oscietra Caviar and Colatura Crema or Lobster Lollipops with Tarragon Aioli. The pizza selection is equally tempting, with options like Salmon Trout with Ikura, Fiordilatte, and Pizzutelli or a Truffle Fonduta with Smoked Scamorza and Cardoncelli Mushrooms. Baia presents delectable desserts like Profiteroles with Hazelnut Chantilly and Chocolate Fondue and Tiramisu with Moka Cream.
Baia
Level 4, Esplanade Mall
8 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039802
Tel: +65 9173 8182
Opening Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 5 pm to 12 midnight
Friday – Saturday: 5 pm to 1 am
Newly Reopened Restaurants
Grand Hyatt Singapore Dining
After a multi-year transformation, the iconic Grand Hyatt Singapore hotel has reopened its doors with an array of gastronomic delights.
Le Pristine Singapore
One of the most exciting new restaurants for October 2024 will be Le Pristine Singapore at Grand Hyatt. Michelin-starred chef Sergio Herman makes his Southeast Asian debut at this new casual fine dining restaurant. The crown jewel of Grand Hyatt Singapore offers a festive and energetic tribute to Italian flavours, showcasing Herman’s Zeeland culinary heritage.
Le Pristine Singapore | 6 pm – 10 pm, from 8 October 2024
StraitsKitchen
Known for its authentic Singapore ethnic fare and vibrant show kitchens, Halal-certified buffet restaurant StraitsKitchen showcases a meticulously curated menu drawing from Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Nonya cuisine.
StraitsKitchen | 6.30 am – 9.30 pm | Tel: +65 6732 1234
Pete’s Place
Pete’s Place continues its rich legacy since 1973 as a destination for authentic Italian comfort food. Under the guidance of newly-appointed Chef Salvatore Giorgio Catania, hailing from Puglia, Italy, the restaurant now features a new private dining room, a grand wine cellar and a chef’s table offering kitchen-to-tableside service.
Menu highlights include Costoletta alla Milanese, a tender fried veal cutlet coated in crunchy breadcrumbs, an Antipasti bar to create your own salad, and the signature Negroni Flight.
Pete’s Place | 12 moon – 2:30 pm; 6 pm – 10.30 pm | Tel: +65 6732 1234
Oasis Bar & Restaurant
Oasis offers a diverse culinary experience across six distinct settings, including an indoor air-conditioned dining area which flows out into an outdoor seating area. Guests can enjoy fresh sustainable seafood on ice, BBQ dishes by the pool and a full-fledged international cocktail bar with cocktails on tap, home-infused beverages, and local flavours.
Oasis | 11 am – 9:30 pm | Tel: +65 6732 1234
Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road, Singapore 228211
Alice Boulangerie
This beloved bakery has reopened as a dining destination for all time of the day – breakfast, lunch, tea, and dinner.
Alongside their signature pastries, the revamped Alice Boulangerie has a newly curated dinner menu that blends Asian influences in traditional European dishes, complemented by exquisitely plated desserts designed to captivate both the eyes and the palate. Foie Gras Toast, Otak Prawn Croquette, Laksa Paella and Wagyu Beef Cheek Risotto are among the highlights of at Alice Boulangerie.
Alice Boulangerie
ICON Village #01-05/11
12 Gopeng Street,Singapore 078877
Tel: +65 8874 3300
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday: 8 am to 10 pm
Sunday: 8 am to 6 pm
665°F at Andaz Singapore
665°F at Andaz Singapore ushers in a fresh chapter of culinary excellence, blending South East Asian flavours and precise craftsmanship. The meat-centric steakhouse, celebrated for its emphasis on artisanal meat cuts, sustainable seafood, and stunning views of the Singapore skyline, is home to one of Singapore’s few PIRA ovens, meticulously heated to its signature 665 degrees Fahrenheit.
Returning to lead the culinary team is Chef de Cuisine Peter Gomez, a seasoned chef with over a decade of experience in some of Asia’s most prestigious kitchens. Guests can look forward to a menu that reflects Chef Peter’s diverse culinary influences, with dishes that showcase the finest South East Asian ingredients and Western cooking techniques.
Notable among 665°F signature dishes are the Crispy Jumbo Lump Blue Swimmer Crab Cake, generously coated in a rich roasted ssamjang aioli; Traditional French Onion Soup crowned with a decadent layer of melted Gruyère cheese; South Patagonian Toothfish delicately infused with kombu, white miso, and pickled ginger; and succulent Ranger Valley ‘Black Market’ Pure Black Angus Beef from New England, Australia, alongside USDA-Certified Heritage Black Angus Beef from Oklahoma, U.S.A.
665°F
Level 38, Andaz Singapore
5 Fraser Street, Singapore 189354
Tel: +65 6408 1288
Opening Hours:
Lunch
Monday to Friday: 12 noon – 2:30 pm
Saturday to Sunday: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Dinner
Monday to Sunday: 6 pm – 10:30 pm
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