Restaurants in Singapore
47 spots across 4 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Finding a genuinely good restaurant in Singapore shouldn't mean scrolling past hundreds of tourist menus. We filtered Singapore's dining scene down to 47 restaurants locals actually book — spread across 4 neighborhoods and averaging 4.6★. The filter is deliberate: solid ratings, real review volume, and none of the overexposed spots that survive on foot traffic alone.
Holland Village is the neighborhood to start with — it has the strongest bench of kitchens in this guide. If you only have one evening, SnackFirst - One Holland Village is the safest great choice; book ahead where you can.
All 47 restaurants spots in Singapore — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
SnackFirst - One Holland Village
Hiang Ji Roasted Meat & Noodle House HOLLAND VILLAGE
Gaziantep Delight
Lee Ji Xiao Chi 李记小吃
Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine @ One Holland Village
Lo Hey HK Seafood
VietSmith - One Holland Village
Perle Noire Oyster & Grill Bar (Holland Village)
LeNu Chef Wai’s Noodle Bar @ One Holland Village
The Pocha Singapore
Paradise Classic 樂天经典 at One Holland Village
Le Bon Funk (Holland Village)
Ginkyō by Kinki - Japanese Fusion @ One Holland Village
The Pit
Holland Bar L'Operetta
That Wine Place
Proud Potato Peeler
Yummy Bros
The Wired Monkey SG (The Hole)
Path Restaurant
Market Bistro + Elixir Coffee Stand
Namino Hana
旺爐 City Hot Pot @ One Raffles Place With Home Delivery
Artemis Grill & Sky Bar
The Vermilion House
Shoukouwa Restaurant
OUMI Modern Japanese Kappo Restaurant
Wow Fish 哇哦酸菜鱼
National Kitchen by Violet Oon
The Ranch
The Spot - Singapore
Cherki
WAKANUI GRILL DINING SINGAPORE
Tóng Lè Private Dining
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best restaurants in Singapore?
Polomaps has curated 47 restaurants spots in Singapore, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include SnackFirst - One Holland Village, Hiang Ji Roasted Meat & Noodle House HOLLAND VILLAGE, Proud Potato Peeler. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Singapore have the best restaurants?
The best neighborhoods for restaurants in Singapore include Holland Village, Downtown Core, Tiong Bahru, Haji Lane. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these restaurants spots near me in Singapore?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Singapore or anywhere else.
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