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Big name chefs are partnering with hoteliers to turn up the heat on hotel dining. Whether you are looking for the best Singapore restaurants in Singapore or even the best Singapore restaurants with a view, we’ve got you covered. Combine the finest of meals with the best of stays at the following Singapore hotel restaurants which dish up a culinary experience that is worth staying in for.

1. Iggy’s

Iggy’s continues to wow diners with its creative mix of European and Asian flavours. Many of the elegant dishes at this restaurant located at the Hilton Singapore look almost too beautiful to eat. If money is tight the set lunch at SIN$85 is an affordable indulgence.

Millefeuille, yoghurt mousse, strawberries and Champagne sorbet at Iggy's
Millefeuille, yoghurt mousse, strawberries and Champagne sorbet at Iggy’s

 2. Joël Robuchon Restaurant

Joël Robuchon, the world’s most Michelin-star-decorated chef, has a namesake restaurant in Singapore that is renowned for its inventive French classics. Choose dishes from the a la carte menu or settle in for the marathon 16 course degustation at Joel Roubuchon Restaurant.

Lightness of cheesecake with vanilla from Tahiti & coloured fruit in season
Lightness of cheesecake with vanilla from Tahiti & coloured fruit in season

3. CUT by Wolfgang Puck

CUT at Marina Bay Sands is Puck’s first venture into Asia and offers a contemporary twist on a classic steakhouse menu. If your appetite (or perhaps your budget) doesn’t stretch to the full menu there are also lighter bites such as Wagyu Sliders available.

Enjoy the steak at CUT
Enjoy the steak at CUT

4. Forest

Stylised wooden branches reach towards the ceiling at Forest, a contemporary Chinese restaurant created by local celebrity chef Sam Leong. On the last Sunday of every month Leong personally presents an intimate chef’s table dinner.

Canadian Morel mushroom w wild bamboo piths and mlky chicken consommé in young coconut at Forest
Canadian Morel mushroom w wild bamboo piths and mlky chicken consommé in young coconut at Forest

5. db Bistro & Oyster Bar

Sip a drink at the stylish bar before sampling The Frenchie, a signature burger which pays homage to this restaurant’s mix of traditional French bistro cooking and contemporary American flavours. Traditionalists dining at db Bistro can enjoy classics such as French onion soup and steak tartare.

db Bistro Moderne
db Bistro Moderne

6. Waku Ghin

Waku Ghin has four different dining rooms, each with a chef creating signature dishes such as marinated Botan shrimp with sea urchin and caviar. With a maximum of 25 diners seated at any one time, Waku Ghin created by Australian chef Tetsuya Wakuda offers a bespoke dining experience.

Marinated Botan shrimp with sea urchin and caviar at Waku Ghin
Marinated Botan shrimp with sea urchin and caviar at Waku Ghin

7. JAAN

This modern French restaurant’s stunning interior featuring Murano crystal and a silver free-form chandelier is eclipsed by only two things: the breathtaking view of Singapore’s skyline and the exquisite food. Chef Julien Royer is able to showcase his culinary craft at JAAN with sublime results.

Zucchini 'Trumbetta' at JAAN
Zucchini ‘Trumbetta’ at JAAN

Disclosure: The writer wishes she had been hosted at all these amazing restaurants but sadly that didn’t happen.

If you are heading to Singapore and looking for great coffee, don’t forget to check out Tiong Bahru.

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Dr Tiana Templeman is an award-winning food and travel journalist, travel author and media industry academic. She is the creator of The Travel Temple, writes for Australian and international media outlets and appears on radio talking about where to go, what to see and travel industry trends.