What’s Christmas without great food? From a sumptuous 12-course meal at Tippling Club to a hearty wholesome dinner at the rustic Open Farm Community, make full use of the festive season to indulge in their specially curated dinner courses in the most stylish settings.
The venue: Set in Dempsey Hill’s lush surroundings, the restaurant and bar is housed in a former chapel and boasts stained glass windows, mosaic-patterned tiles and iron window grills. We like its Alice in Wonderland-themed accents, like the bar counter’s cheeky “drink me” slogan and a photo-worthy circular wall feature aptly dubbed “the rabbit hole”.
The menu: While there is no dinner option on Christmas day itself, head down on Christmas Eve instead for a delectable spread. There are two seatings for the night: $108++ for a five-course meal from 6pm to 8.30pm, or $128++ for a six-course meal from 8.30pm till closing. Menu highlights include a fragrant truffle pasta (only available during the second seating), smoked ocean trout and a Mont Blanc tart with chocolate cream. 39C Harding Road, open 6:30pm-10:30pm for dinner (Tue-Sun), tel: 6473-9965. Make a reservation here.
The venue: Located on the upper floor of an Ann Siang Hill shophouse, this is the place to go if you’re a fan of industrial-inspired interiors. The rustic touches, floor-to-ceiling French windows and abundance of natural light are perfect for a relaxing respite.
The menu: A three-course meal ($85++), available from now till mid-January next year. For mains, choose from turkey roast with chestnut stuffing and cranberry, stuffed pork belly, pan roast grouper or beef roast fillet. If you want a taste of it all, get the sharing feast for four with trimmings from all the afore-mentioned main courses. Dessert-wise, we recommend the sticky toffee pudding with rum and raisin ice cream. 5 Ann Siang Road, open 4pm-12am (Mon) and 12pm-12am (Tue-Sun), tel: 6438-3984. Make a reservation here.
The venue: You know it as a go-to celebratory spot which offers an unbeatable view of the city skyline. Take advantage of the Christmas season (while the place is decked in shades of ruby and gold) to soak in the festive atmosphere.
The menu: A six-course dinner spread ($188++) is available on Dec 24 and 25. Indulge in a sumptuous spread of modern Asian dishes like the Hokkaido scallop carpaccio, lobster capellini and grilled greenland halibut fish. For a sweet finish, end with the limoncello-cranberry macaron and pair it with a glass of champagne. 1 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands, open 6pm-11pm (Sun-Wed) and 6pm-11:30pm (Thu-Sat), tel: 6508-2188. Email reservation-sg@celavi.com to make a reservation.
The venue: The four-month-old Italian restaurant is furnished with hot red leather seats and lighted with brass candle-holders for a romantic appeal.
The menu: The Christmas dinner ($88) on Dec 25 is great for seafood lovers – dishes to expect include a sweet, crunchy scallop tartare with salmon caviar, and a succulent black cod with brussels sprouts drizzled with wine sauce. Post-dinner, go for festive desserts like a slice of chocolate and cherry log cake. #01-01 55 Market Street, open 6pm-10:30pm daily for dinner, tel: 6877-6933. Email book@osteriaart.com to make a reservation.
The space: The 90-seater restaurant boasts a modern, sleek interior, thanks to its mirrored ceilings, gilded detailing and marble countertops.
The menu: The four-course dinner ($98) on Dec 25 comprises local offerings with an Italian slant. Menu highlights include a savoury Chilean seabass with saffron sauce, and a roast turkey with foie gras, butternut and red wine pear. #05-03 and #06-02 National Gallery Singapore, open 6:30pm-10:30pm daily for dinner, tel: 6866-1977. Make a reservation here.
The venue: Get a breather from city life in this rustic restaurant on Dempsey Hill. The restaurant prizes the use of locally-grown ingredients, especially those from their in-house garden, for fresh and creative twists to its plates.
The menu: The four-course dinner ($120++) on Christmas Eve is full of wholesome goodness. Expect sweetly marinated honey roasted cod, rack of lamb with raspberry and crunchy asparagus, and lobster confit with chestnut puree. Top up $150++ for free-flow prosecco, house wine and beer. 130E Minden Road, open 6-10pm daily for dinner, tel: 6264-7960. Make a reservation here.
The venue: The upscale dining establishment has pretty mosaic floor tiles and colonial-inspired windows. With their inventive approach in crafting cocktails based on familiar scents, you can be assured that dining here will be just as intriguing for your tastebuds.
The menu: The Twelve Days Of Christmas dinner ($495++), only available on Christmas Eve, is owner-chef Ryan Clift’s whimsical interpretation of the classic Christmas tune. 12 modern dishes will be served up, including delectable offerings like tender cuts of A4-grade Toriyama wagyu. Don’t miss out on the Christmas pudding with caramel chocolate and crispy spiced gaufrette (aka fried potato) too. P/S: It all comes with free-flow glasses of Louis Roderer champagne. 38 Tanjong Pagar Road, open 6pm-12am daily for dinner, tel: 6475-2217. Email enquiries@tipplingclub.com to make a reservation.
The venue: Offering a spectacular, unobscured view in the heart of the CBD district, Stellar offers progressive Australian plates that are constellation-themed, in keeping with the restaurant’s name.
The menu: A five-course dinner on Dec 24 and 25 ($130++/$150++ for window seats) which includes well-crafted dishes like cooked lobster with artichoke froth, green apple and caviar (above) and caramelised foie gras or scallops. 1 Raffles Place, level 62, tel: 6438-0410, open 6.30-10pm daily for dinner. Email info@1-altitude to make a reservation.
The venue: The Japanese-French fusion restaurant is housed in a quaint, colonial-inspired bungalow, and its airy space set amidst lush greenery makes a romantic dinner option.
The menu: The Noel six-course dinner ($218++), available on Dec 24 and 25, is created by executive chef Keisuke Matsumoto, who has had 30 years of experience in French cuisine including four years in Michelin-starred restaurants. On the menu: Delectable appetisers like an abalone, caviar and buri in golden dashi (Japanese soup stock) and roasted beef with garlic potatoes for mains. 21 Lewin Terrace, tel: 6333-9905, open 6-11pm daily for dinner. Make a reservation here.
The venue: Floor-to-ceiling windows, chessboard-like floor tiles, vintage furnishings – the vibrant space by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is where you’ll want to head to for a cosy tete-a-tete.
The menu: A Christmas lunch set ($95), available from Dec 12 to 26. The meal starts with a refreshing cheese tart with a crunchy walnut and apple salad and roasted beef carpaccio. Mains include roasted turkey breast stuffed with apricot, brussels sprouts and cranberry sauce (above) and roasted sea trout with clams and lemon crust. Or opt for the traditional Christmas pudding with Brandy cream. #01-81 The Shoppes At Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue, open 11.30am-4pm daily for lunch, tel: 6688-5665. Make a reservation here.
The venue: Love food and art? You’ll adore this spacious, modern space that’s warmly filled with soft pastel colours, complete with life-sized paintings that remind us of legendary surrealist artist Rene Magritte’s works.
The menu: The Christmas By The River dinner set (95++/$145++ with wine pairing), available from Dec 13 to 30, includes hearty dishes like a flavourful beetroot fettuccine sprinkled with parmesan, bacon, vermouth and topped with pickled egg yolk (above), and a sliced turkey with foie gras, parsnip and ham glaze. #02-01, 41 Robertson Quay, open 6-10pm for dinner from Mon-Sat, tel: 9736-4170. Make a reservation here.
The venue: The French restaurant and patisserie is known for its bespoke sweet confectioneries. So it’s hardly a surprise that the homely space exudes European charm (think warm lighting, vintage decor and brick walls).
The menu: Available from Dec 23 to 25, the Christmas festive set lunch and dinner menu ($148++) offers festive mains such as a Scottish salmon trout paired with caviar and gin and a herb and mustard roast turkey. Naturally, the beautifully crafted desserts here, like Chocolate Noir Red (above) and Eglise Saint Augustin, are must-tries. 27 Teo Hong Road, open 12.30 to 10.30pm from Tue-Thur, 12.30 to 11pm from Fri-Sat, tel: 6221-3969 (call in to make a reservation).
The venue: Located on the ground level of the hip Oasia Hotel, the restaurant’s third establishment boasts a more upscale setting, what with elegant checkered-style ceilings, textured walls and a posh bar.
The menu: The festive a la carte dine-in menu runs from Dec 5 to 30 and there are seven new tantalising dishes to choose from. Mains include the braised turkey breast ($28++), quinoa crusted cod ($35++) topped with asparagus puree and vodka tomato sauce and tender beef cheek ($34++) complete with truffle mashed potato. Desserts-wise, go for the mixed berry mousse ($10++) or the salted caramel chocolate and orange tart ($10++). #01/02/04 Oasia Hotel Novena, 8 Sinaran Drive, tel: 6734-2700. Make a reservation here.
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