Casual Lunch Places in Singapore

Home to an array of eateries that perfectly blend comfort and gastronomy, the casual dining scene at Marina Bay Sands offers a culinary adventure like no other. From waterfront bars or intimate cafes, enjoy an assortment of delectable international cuisines as you take your pick at these best lunch places in Singapore.

Angelina

Founded in 1903, Angelina offers breakfast items, pastas and high tea sets in a cosy tea room setting.

A variety of lunch dishes at the best lunch places in Singapore

Available 12pm to 2.30pm, their executive set lunch includes a Portobello Mushroom Soup starter, a choice of mains such as Seafood Aglio Olio - prepared with fresh tiger prawns, scallops, mussel – and Smoked Grilled Chicken Thigh, and of course, dessert. Choose from classic ice cream flavours and end your meal with Angelina’s exquisite tea selections.

Alternatively, take your pick from their extensive a la carte menu, or indulge in their special afternoon tea set at the best high tea place.

Angelina is located at B2-89, The Shoppes.

Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay

Owned by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, this western restaurant is a great spot to enjoy British comfort food.

Sunday roast at Bread Street Kitchen, one of the top lunch places in Singapore

At Bread Street Kitchen, dig into traditional British fare and weekday favourites such as the Beef Wellington and Fish & Chips.

Steak-lovers should drop in on a Sunday afternoon to indulge in Traditional Roast, one of the best Sunday roast in Singapore. A succulent, medium-rare piece of USDA prime striploin, served alongside an unmissable Yorkshire pudding. The steak is best enjoyed with a slather of horseradish cream, and a touch of the rich and smoky red wine gravy.

Bread Street Kitchen is located at L1-81, The Shoppes.

LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar

This famed lunch place in Singapore offers fantastic rooftop views of the city with an excellent selection of Italian-American dishes. Available weekdays between 11am and 3.30pm, their lunch menu includes a wide assortment of salads, pastas, pizzas, and sandwiches.

Meatball with tomato sauce and cheese for lunch in Singapore

Must-try LAVO classics include The Meatball: carved out of 1lb of fresh ground mix of Imperial Wagyu, super tender veal, and Italian sausage, smothered in marinara, and topped with a lavish portion of delicately whipped ricotta cheese.

Another much-lauded dish is the slightly smoky, summer-favourite Charred Octopus cooked with crisp celery and endive, mild fennel, and seasoned with earthy oregano, and tangy red wine vinaigrette. Those looking for a midday drink at a rooftop bar can pick their favourites from LAVO’s extensive list of handcrafted cocktails, wines, and beers.

LAVO is located at L57, Hotel Tower 1.

So Pho

Sample authentic Vietnamese food in a casual and contemporary setting at So Pho. The restaurant’s intricate décor features lanterns and green, providing a pleasant ambiance to dine in. With the countless options available on the menu, it can be difficult to choose just one.

A bowl of rice noodle soup from So Pho for lunch in Singapore

You can’t go wrong with the chef-recommended Special Pho – chewy handmade noodles in So Pho’s signature aromatic broth. Made with rice flour, Pho noodles are crafted by hand and dunked into a bowl of clear, fatty broth, flavoured with simmered remnants of tendons, and other meats. Tender slices of marbled Sirloin beef are layered on top, accompanied by deliciously dense meatballs. Garnish as you wish with some crunchy bean sprouts, freshly-chopped cilantro, spicy chillies and the wonderfully fragrant Thai basil.

So Pho is located at L1-03/04, The Shoppes.

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar

Time Out Miami’s ‘Best American Restaurant’ winner, Yardbird Southern Table & Bar is one of the top casual lunch places in SIngapore with stunning waterfront views and an excellent lunch selection.

Smoked salmon and avocado toast for lunch in Singapore

Yardbird’s Executive Lunch Set offers the delectable Great American Burger - a medley of flavours that combines smoked pork belly with american cheese and special sauce. A side of crispy house fries is just the thing you need to complete this summer favourite.

Alternatively, opt for the signature tender and juicy Smoked Pork Ribs for sharing. This fall-off-the-bone masterpiece is skilfully slathered with dry rub and cooked on carefully picked hickory wood for anywhere between 3 and 5 hours. A flavourful bite of this distinctly smoky and tangy dish is enough to satiate your cravings for delicious barbecue.

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar is located at B1-07, The Shoppes.

Business Lunch in Singapore

Offering a sophisticated setting for a business meeting, these fine dining restaurants combine luxurious gourmet meals with an elegant ambience, perfect for impressing clients or spoiling loved ones over a delightful weekday lunch.

KOMA

This stunning restaurant and sushi bar offers a modern interpretation of Japanese cuisine. The Fushimi Inari Shrine-inspired orange arches in the passageway and 2.5m Japanese ‘bell’ instantly transports diners to Japan. KOMA offers 2-course and 3-course lunch sets with scrumptious dishes to choose from, available weekdays between 11.30am and 3pm.

Fresh seafood platter at KOMA Singapore, one of the best lunch places in Singapore

Seafood enthusiasts will love the delicately flavoured Unagi Chawanmushi, a savoury egg custard whipped up with BBQ eel, egg custard, and shiitake mushrooms, garnished with mitsuba and drizzled with truffle unagi sauce. Steak lovers can enjoy the gorgeously grilled A5 Wagyu Beef Tenderloin with rainbow carrots, red wine sauce and steamed rice for a meal bursting with flavour.

KOMA is located at B1-67, The Shoppes.

Maison Boulud by Daniel Boulud

A new culinary gem at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, Maison Boulud is the creation of acclaimed chef Daniel Boulud. Spanning two levels, this stylish French restaurant situated along the waterfront promenade features both a bar and dining area.

Dessert after lunch at Maison Boulud, Singapore

Indulge in the lively flavors of their seafood salad at this seafood restaurant in Singapore, a delightful mix of succulent seafood, crisp green beans, and juicy tomatoes, all elevated by the fragrant basil and black olive pesto. Enhance your dining experience with their seasonally-sourced fresh oysters; just a squeeze of lemon or a dash of hot sauce brings out their briny sweetness and silky texture. Wrap up your gastronomic journey with the Citron Pistache Vacherin, a dessert that perfectly balances zesty citrus notes with the rich, hearty undertones of pistachio.

Maison Boulud is located at B1-15 & L1-83, The Shoppes.

Mott 32

This award-winning restaurant offers authentic Chinese cuisine inspired by time-honoured recipes and created with modern innovative cooking techniques, making it one of the top business lunch spots in Singapore.

Chinese dishes for a formal business lunch at Mott 32 Singapore

Start off your lunch with the tantalising Crispy Roasted Pork Belly. Keep the flavour going with dim sum prepared with Spot Prawns, Iberico Pork, and Flying Fish Roe Siu Mai.

Prep your palate for the mains: Deep-fried Cod Fish delights with the delicious flavours of garlic and chilli, and the Braised Egg Noodles with XO Spicy Sauce is guaranteed to hit the spot. Finish your meal on a sweet note with a classic Chinese dessert – the soft, chewy Glutinous Rice Dumpling bursts with a sweet Black Sesame paste.

Mott 32 is located at B1-42-44, The Shoppes.

Spago Dining Room by Wolfgang Puck

Take your business lunch up a notch with this international offshoot of Chef Wolfgang Puck’s renowned Beverly Hills restaurant, which crafts imaginative Californian cuisine with a global twist.

Sauce over prime steak for a formal business lunch at Spago, Singapore

Spago’s specially curated 3-course Set Lunch (available 12pm – 2pm daily) offers a tantalising range of signature dishes. The scrumptious Big Eye Tuna Tartare Cones are an explosion of flavours in your mouth and a popular favourite. Served in sesame cones, the crunch is followed by the unexpected mix of salty soy, spicy wasabi and chilli aioli, and miso. The fresh cubes of tuna inside the cone are topped with bonito, masago roe and shreds of scallion – appetising additions to an already fantastic dish.

Spago is located at L57, Sands SkyPark, Hotel Tower 2.