Chope's Singapore Festive Food Guide 2023: Christmas & New Year Eats

Chope's Singapore Festive Food Guide 2023: Christmas & New Year Eats

'Tis the season for festive foodies! End 2023 and countdown to New Year 2024 on a delicious note!
Whether it's New Year's eve dinner celebration or New Year's day lunch, discover the best restaurants, book a spot, and save with deals.

NEW YEAR, NEW DINING IDEAS

Eden Restaurant

Orchard

Take a magical culinary sleigh ride with epicurean masterpieces of classic roast and baked legends infused with Asian twists in a festive set dinner or the longest buffet on Christmas day!


Little Farms

Tanglin, Serangoon, and more

Savour a wholesome 2-course set with a glass of wine at $55++ available for lunch and dinner.


Dancing Crab

Orchard, Vivocity, and more

Completed your shopping list? Reward yourself with a seafood feast to fill your belly from all that walking!


The Marmalade Pantry

Orchard, Bugis, and more

Great for pre-shopping quick bites of comfort food at any outlet conveniently located in popular shopping districts.


District 10

Suntec City

Spent a fortune on gifts? We'll help you save up to 15% off as you enjoy Modern European classics from steak to pasta.


Wildseed Cafe at The Alkaff Mansion

Telok Blangah

Savour the jolly season with a high tea for two at $68++ and delight in sweets and treats perched atop a hill.


The Rose Veranda

Orchard

Take a mid-break from shopping with a refined high tea experience at $64++ for festive-inspired savoury & sweet bites.


   

SKAI Bar

City Hall

Dine in the sky and indulge in festive treats such as Gingerbread Spiced Scones for high tea at $88++.


   

LeBar

Sentosa

A yuletide touch to the signature afternoon tea with Makuna-glazed ham tartlet and Christmas fruitcake at $98++ for two.


   

Alley on 25

Bugis

Spice up gossip session with IG-worthy Festive Tea-Scape at $42++ and 1-for-1 wines at $20++.


Manhattan

Tanglin

Indulge in a boozy Sunday cocktail brunch with free-flow craft cocktails and gourmet creations from $208++.


   

The Lobby Lounge at InterContinental Singapore

Bugis

Warm your heart with Christmas cocktails such as Traditional Eggnog, Claus' Hot Cocoa, Mulled Wine, and many more!


The Other Room

Orchard

Plan a night out here to find out why this bar was crowned as 2023 Diners' Choice Bar of The Year.


Las Palmas Bar

Novena

Celebrate the holidays the tropical way by sipping cocktails by the pool at this Palm Springs-inspired bar.


ANTI:DOTE

City Hall

Sip and savour perfect festive pairings such as the Grinch's Favourite, a gin-based cocktail, and with Black Angus beef tartarte.


Claudine Restaurant

Dempsey

Set in a preserved colonial chapel, experience French festive classics in a specially curated à la carte menu.


SKAI Restaurant

City Hall

Enjoy stunning cityscape views of Marina Bay with a 4-course festive lunch & dinner at $198++.


665°F

Bugis

Be captivated by sky-high views as you enjoy a 4-course Christmas set at $198++.


Nobu Singapore

Orchard

Romance your loved one with a festive omakase dinner at $225++ & alcohol pairing at $85++.


Lawry's The Prime Rib Singapore

Orchard

For meat lovers, celebrate with a 6-course Christmas set from $173++ featuring their signature prime rib.


Sky22

Novena

With a panoramic view of nature, relish in a decadent epicurean experience with an semi-buffet weekend lunch at $68++ for adults & $34++ for kids.


   

Oscar's

Promenade

For vibrant gatherings featuring elaborate festive brunches and extravagant dinner feasts from $88++ for adults & $44++ for kids.


   

CLOVE

City Hall

Indulge in the culinary magic with a resplendent lunch & dinner buffet spread of festive delicacies from $78++ for adults & $39++ for kids.


Town Restaurant

Fullerton

Love a good charcoal barbecue? Enjoy a festive dinner feast by the river, on Fridays and Saturdays at $128++ per adult.


FIAMMA

Sentosa

Level up your Sunday brunch with a festive buffet of hearty Italian flavours reminiscent of nonna's cooking from $188++ for adults & $78++ for kids.


Open Farm Community

Dempsey

Escape from the city to revel in wholesome 2 or 3-course sets for $42++ or $52++ respectively.


The Stamford Brasserie

City Hall

Enjoy festive favourites such as Chicken Coq au Vun and Roasted Barramundi in a 3-course lunch & dinner at $45++.


Makan@JEN

Orchard

Thank your team for all of 2023's hard work with a treat at this Halal-certified weekday lunch buffet for only $38++.


   

Club Street Wine Room

Club Street

Savour festive flavours with a Turkey Roulade, Pecan Pie, Plum Negroni Spritz, and Mulled Wine in a set menu at $88++.


Opus Bar & Grill

Orchard

A December special surf & turf platter for $168++ featuring festive faves such as Turkey Roulade, Salmon Wellington, and more.


Awfully Chocolate Bakery & Cafe

Joo Chiat

Wake up on Christmas day for a breakfast buffet of sweet pastries with a choice of main at $32++.


   

Arbora Hilltop Garden & Bistro

Harbourfront

Feast with a view as you enjoy a 4-course meal with a dessert buffet to end on a sweet note.


   

Prego

City Hall

Buon appetito this Christmas with a brunch buffet featuring over 50 dishes from $108++ for adults & $79++ for kids.


Spices Cafe

Orchard

Let your lil ones catch Santa Claus in action and be amazed by Santarina’s balloon sculpting while you enjoy your Christmas buffet.


   

ActionCity Cafe

Changi

Here's where to dine when you bring the kids to Jewel for the holidays! Feast on their Christmas platter at $58++ that feeds up to 4 persons.


Anthology

Boat Quay

Unique Christmas dishes and cocktails with an Asian twist such as Pork Belly-Lap Cheong with Mulled Wine, and Rojak Gin with Roselle.


Verandah Rooftop Rotisserie

Queenstown

For something differrent, head here for a Spanish-inspired buffet spread with a welcome aperitivo to get into the festive spirit.


The Buffet at M Hotel

Tanjong Pagar

On top of the usual hotpot buffet, enjoy a live station of salt crust baked barramundi and a complimentary platter of premium sliced beef.


elemen

Promenade, Harbourfront, and more

Looking for healthier options for your festive feasting? Enjoy a 6-course Santa-licious vegetarian set filled with festive flavours!


Baba Chews Bar and Eatery

East Coast

Reimagine your festive meals with a local twist from Dry Bak Kut Teh to the Laksa Crayfish, available for a limited time only.



WHERE CHEFS EAT


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Singapore India Flavour Bomb Train

by Inderpal Singh

The witty champion of this year's MasterChef Singapore takes our palates on a journey as he shares his favourite places for flavourful Indian meals.




Inch Chua

In The Mood For Lunch

by Inch Chua

The singer-turned-chef debuted her first restaurant venture, Spectre, this August. Here are places she'd go to "for a tasty lunch loaded with sensual tension (with your food)".




Louis Pacquelin

Casual Vibes & Authentic Eats

by Louis Pacquelin

When the French native isn't at his contemporary brasserie, Clos Pasoh, he's at these top spots for a fun dining experience.




THE GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING


Know a true-blue foodie in your life? Give the gift of food with over 1,300 dining deals to choose from. Denominations include $30, $50, $80 and $100.

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