Main dining hall (Photo: Brasserie Astoria)
Cover Main dining hall (Photo: Brasserie Astoria)

The special accolades given to deserving chefs and restaurants in Tatler Dining Guide for their impact and contribution to the F&B industry

Since 1986, Tatler Singapore has been providing gourmands a snapshot of the island’s top restaurants through our annual Tatler Dining Guide. That said, the past year was a whirlwind year for the local F&B scene as we moved on from the now-distant pandemic and witnessed the opening of a multitude of restaurants that joined the island’s top stalwarts. It was another epicurean adventure for our in-house editorial team and expert reviewers, as we checked out new restaurants, sampled refreshed menus, and witnessed how the stars of this highly competitive industry continued to shine. We are excited to share with you our culinary discoveries—all 207 of them, to be exact—in the 2024 edition of our Tatler Dining Guide.

Every year, we recognise the crème de la crème of the F&B scene in the Best of the Year awards. As always, we asked our reviewers and the Tatler Dining Awards panel, comprising seasoned chefs, food critics, and hospitality professionals, to score their chosen restaurants deserving of these accolades. Here are this year’s best in class.

French   |   $ $ $ $   |   Marina District
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Shizuoka strawberry pavlova (Photo: Odette)
Above Shizuoka strawberry pavlova (Photo: Odette)

Restaurant of the Year and Best Service: Odette

Odette has firmly established its place in the local and international culinary landscape, as it continues to earn one prestigious accolade after another. Chef-owner Julien Royer credits it to his “dream team” which always delivers on all fronts, from delicious food to fine wines to great service.


Odette

Address: 1 St Andrew’s Road, #01-04 National Gallery Singapore, S(178957)


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Photo 1 of 2 Steak frites (Photo: Brasserie Astoria)
Photo 2 of 2 Toast Astoria (Photo: Brasserie Astoria)

Best New Restaurant and Best Interior Design: Brasserie Astoria

Brasserie Astoria offers a modern reinterpretation of the classic brasserie experience, complete with flambé trolleys, personalised tableside service, and chef-owner Bjorn Frantzén’s distinctive take on timeless delicacies. Its interior design is inspired by the “spirit of the grand dining halls”, and the elegant space harks back to the look of Parisian brasseries that opened at the end of the Belle Époque era—but with a touch of modernity. 


Brasserie Astoria

Address: 11 Empress Pl, Singapore 179558


French   |   $ $ $ $   |   Orchard
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Justin Quek (Photo: Justin)
Above Justin Quek (Photo: Justin)

Impact Award: Justin Quek

One of the most celebrated chefs of his generation with a career spanning more than 30 years, Justin Quek has inspired a new generation of chefs with his masterful approach to French cuisine, often imbued with touches of his Chinese heritage.


Justin Gastro Cafe & Bar

Address: 310 Orchard Rd, Level 4 Tang Plaza, Singapore 238864


French   |   $ $ $ $   |   Marina District
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Pastry chef Louisa Lim (Photo: Odette)
Above Pastry chef Louisa Lim (Photo: Odette)

Best Pastry Chef: Louisa Lim, Odette

When it comes to Louisa Lim’s visually stunning sweets, taste is king. The devil is in the details and her display of French techniques and knack for interpreting inventive flavours with Asian produce fuse to set the bar up high.


Odette

Address: 1 St Andrew’s Road, #01-04 National Gallery Singapore, S(178957)


French   |   $ $ $ $   |   Raffles Place
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Justin Wee (Photo: La Dame de Pic, Raffles Singapore)
Above Justin Wee (Photo: La Dame de Pic, Raffles Singapore)

Justin Wee, La Dame de Pic, Raffles Singapore

You can count on chef-sommelier Justin Wee to know a thing or two about exceptional beverage pairing experiences. At La Dame de Pic, Raffles Singapore, he stands out with his inclusive beverage curation for every imbiber, with not only fine wines and spirits but also well‑crafted non-alcoholic options.


La Dame de Pic, Raffles Singapore

Address: 1 Beach Road, Raffles Hotel Singapore, Grand Lobby, S(189673)


Tanjong Pagar
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Hafizzul Hashim (Photo: Fiz)
Above Hafizzul Hashim (Photo: Fiz)

Rising Star: Hafizzul Hashim, Fiz

Fiz chef-owner Hafizzul Hashim is undoubtedly the breakout star in Singapore’s dining scene this year. In a matter of months, he has garnered enthusiasm and appreciation for the culinary heritage and tradition of the Malay Archipelago with his refined takes on classic dishes we know and love.


Fiz

Address: 21 Tg Pagar Rd, #01-01/02 Not located in Chinatown Point, Singapore 088444


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