It's actually pretty hard to distinguish the best rooftop restaurant in Singapore. The city is so bright and vivid, so full of energy and countless entertainment, shopping and dining venues, it is a difficult task to simply choose one.
That’s why we’ve decided to bring to you a full list of fantastic and elevated venues, where you can indulge in traditional Asian cuisine, Italian flavours or a fusion-driven dish or two. All to fantastic views of the Singapore skyline.
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Here are our top 10 choices for a rooftop dinner close to the Singapore sky - The 10 best rooftop restaurants in Singapore!
Set on the 40th floor of the CapitalGreen building in downtown Singapore, Artemis Grill is a very stylish destination, perfect for both rooftop dining and rooftop sips.
Inside, you find a beautiful rooftop restaurant, seating 120 guests and with panoramic windows offering amazing views over Marina Bay and the city skyline. This is complemented with a very cool and breezy outdoor terrace and sky bar, circulating a 100 year old olive tree.
Filled with Mediterranean influences, Executive Chef Oliver Hyde offers a clean, flavourful and fresh menu, with dishes ranging from 'Freemantle Octopus' and 'Black Cod' to the more grill-ish 'Black Angus Rib-Eye'.
The very fine and tasty food is complemented with an equally great rooftop bar menu. A large selection of wines, craft beers and well-made mixology cocktails are all available.
Open 5 days a week, Artemis rooftop restaurant and bar is a great venue for a weekday business lunch, a romantic / special occasion dinner, or fine drinks and bites anywhere in between.
Sophisticated and cosy in atmosphere, and with a great service, Artemis is a venue towards upscale, so you should dress up to feel right at home. And reservations are recommended, especially to grab one of the tables with the very best views.
ARTEMIS GRILL
"Only" elevated to the second level, Dusk @ Mount Faber Peak still offers some of the best views in Singapore. This thanks to its position on top of Mount Faber, 100 meter above sea level, resulting in panoramic views of of the Harbourfront and Sentosa Island.
Located right next to the Mount Faber Station, the more spectacular option to get to the restaurant is by Singapore Cable Car, making a special dining experience even more special. But it is also accessible by car or taxi.
Surrounded by lush rainforest, this modern, comfy and alfresco rooftop restaurant serves specially-crafted Modern European dishes infused with Asian elements, available as both á la carte and 3- or 4-course set menus with curated wine pairings.
Dishes range from 'Dusk Signature Tiger Prawn Capellini', featuring succulent tiger prawns and sautéed angel hair pasta with Japanese kombu and prawn-infused oil, to 'Vanilla ‘Feng Li’ Crumble', a unique dessert with vanilla custard, pineapple gelee, hazelnut crumble, and coconut sorbet.
Before or after dinner, you can order one of the signature cocktails at your table, or you head over to The Mirabilis Bar, sharing terrace with Dusk. Here, floral-infused cocktails are served under a breathtaking 5-metre floral centrepiece.
Visit to wine and dine with one of the city's best sunset views, complemented with live acoustic performances every evening.
DUSK
Perched on top of the OUE Bayfront on Collyer Quay, VUE rooftop grill and bar opened its doors late 2019, inviting you to sip, savour, see and be seen.
With both a stylish interior dining room with panoramic windows and a long outdoor terrace, VUE is home to a vibrant rooftop wine bar, as well as a rooftop restaurant serving mouth-watering meats and the freshest seafood. All surrounded with scenic views over Marina Bay and the city skyline.
Run by Executive Chef Sam Chin, the VUE kitchen blend flavours from the East and West, where the binchōtan-smoked Kokuou Wagyu beef is a given highlight. Complemented with other exceptional cuts of meat, seafood, and greens, VUE promises a Singapore rooftop restaurant experience out of the ordinary.
Open for weekday lunch and dinner all days (except Sundays), you can choose between á la carte, an executive set lunch, or a six course dinner tasting menu, where the chef takes you on a gastronomic journey.
Complementing the food, you find a versatile selection of wines, including crisp whites, rich reds and refreshing rosés.
VUE
Perched on top of the famous Marina Bay Sands, CÈ LA VI is known for both its playful and iconic name, and its impeccable menu of food and drinks.
Divided in two, this 57th floor venue comes with both a rooftop restaurant/sky bar and a sky deck/club lounge. Together they offer amazing 360-degree views over the Singapore skyline, the Gardens by the Bay and out over the ocean.
While the SkyBar and Club Lounge are open for drinks, bites and party vibes late into the night, the CÈ LA VI rooftop restaurant is "only" open for dinner and weekend lunch.
Serving modern Asian cuisine, the menu ranges from selections of Sushi & Sashimi to mains from both land and sea. Like the 'Smoked Black Cod' or a 'David Blackmores Wagyu Beef'.
Pair your your dinner with some saké, a selection from the extensive wine list, or go for one of the rooftop bar's signature CÉ LA VI cocktails. Or visit for a champagne lunch, with three hours of unlimited Veuve Clicquot Champagne
Surrounded by greenery, the classic red CÈ LA VI umbrellas and a view very hard to beat, this rooftop restaurant really promises a meal to remember.
Very stylish and with top notch service, it is no surprise that CÈ LA VI rooftop restaurant is very popular, so reservations are higly recommended. And note that the dress code is smart casual.
CÈ LA VI
Located in the Marina Bay Financial Center, LeVeL33 is most famous for being the world's highest urban microbrewery. But brews aside, this is also one of the best rooftop restaurants in Singapore.
The venue is split into Dining Room, Social & Terrace. And while the open-air terrace is the top spot for views, panoramic windows make sure the majestic vistas over Marina Bay and the Singapore skyline can be enjoyed all around.
The Social and Terrace part of LeVeL33 was designed for social interaction, with a menu made for sharing, a Raw Bar and high energy. The Dining Room has a more mellow ambience, and is great for special occasions when you want some more privacy.
Surrounded by the copper brew house kettles you can indulge in rustic dishes, often spiced with some of the in-house beers. Or go all the way with a nine-course degustation dinner that is a culinary reflection of the beer brewing journey.
Open daily for lunch, dinner and beyond, you can visit LeVeL33 rooftop restaurant and bar for a wide array of occasions. A business lunch or a special dinner in the dining room, some oysters in the raw bar. And of course, mix it with some beer tasting out on the terrace.
Worth noting: if you reserve a table for dinner in the dining room, you will be guaranteed a table out on the terrace to enjoy the rest of your the evening.
Mixing up a casual and urban atmosphere with sophisticated dining, LeVeL33 for sure is a vibrant place to be. Dress smart casual to feel right at home.
LEVEL33
After a refurbish and rebranding, the popular Zafferano turned into Altro Zafferano, offering one of the most exciting Singapore rooftop restaurant experiences.
Found on level 43 of the Ocean Financial Centre on Collyer Quay, here you find a warm, stylish and smooth interior dining room, with a 12 meter long open kitchen as a given focal point.
Adjacent to the dining room is a modern outdoor lounge, bar and terrace, filled with earthy tones and lush greenery. 240 meters above ground, here you are surrounded with amazing views over Marina Bay and the Singapore skyline.
Open for both weekday set lunches and á la carte/experience dinner, Altro Zafferano invites guests on an immersive journey of contemporary Italian cuisine, interpreted through South Italian lenses.
The menu includes comforting dishes like 'Robins Island Beef Tartare', 'Mediterranean Sea Bass' and 'MBS 8-9 Yugo Wagyu Beef Striplion'. Complementing the food is an extensive wine menu, that highlights a remarkable selection of more than 800 New and Old World wines.
Reservations for lunch and dinner at Altro Zafferano are highly recommended. And remember to schedule time for pre- or post-meal beverages at the alfresco terrace, mingling against the gorgeous panorama.
ALTRO ZAFFERANO
The space that used to host Aura Restaurant and Sky Lounge has been taken over by sister concept Art di Daniele Sperindio, a sleek and neo-Italian rooftop dining destination.
Located on top of the Singapore National Gallery, this is the perfect place to combine some of Singapore's best culture with one of its finest dining options. Also add: some of the best views. While you are only five floors up, the panoramic windows and the long outdoor terrace offers some magnificent sights over Padang, Marina Bay and the surrounding skyline.
Contemporary and luxurious, the rooftop restaurants offers a menu created by Executive Chef Daniele Sperindio, exploring the rich Italian tradition, using top quality produces and technical innovations.
Art is open for both executive set lunches and tasting menu dinners, where you can go on a seven-course gastronomic journey. Before or after dinner (or on any given night) you can also visit the alfresco bar for fine cocktails and wines, complemented with lighter bar snacks.
Given the location, Art is of course the perfect Singapore rooftop restaurant to mix with a visit at the Singapore National Gallery. But it is well worth a visit for a fine lunch or romantic evening without checking out the art.
ART
Located at the 6th floor rooftop of historic 70 Eu Tong Sen Street in the cultural enclave of Singapore's Chinatown, Eclipse is an Asian-European sophisticated contemporary dining destination.
Opened late 2021, the lavish and impressive venue holds several spaces, including an exceptional dining room, sweeping alfresco balconies, private dining rooms, an exclusive wine chamber and a lounge bar.
While some areas are more dark and intimate, seats by the windows or out on one of the terraces will include smashing views over the Singapore skyline and downtown area.
Eclipse is the flagship restaurant for Samuel Quan, a passionate Chef and Entrepreneur, aiming to offer the culmination of freshly-sourced produce and culinary artistry.
Available for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, the menu presents an uplift on timeless Asian and European classics, lending the best of old and new techniques. Enojy a dinner experience with 6 courses, or choose by yourself from the á la carte menu.
Complemented with an impressive selection of wines, spirits and signature cocktails, a day or night at Restaurant Eclipse promises to be an experience to remember.
ECLIPSE
Atop the 57-stories tall Marina Bay Sands, with amazing 180-degree views of Singapre, LAVO really is a rooftop restaurant with a view.
Opened in 2018, this Italian-meets-American restaurant is one of Marina Bay Sands several elevated, fantastic and luxurious venues.
Chef Ralph Scamardella and his team offers dishes like the classic Chicken Parmigiano and the famous LAVO Meatball, made of fresh Imperial Wagyu Beef and Italian sausage. If you still have room, maybe finish it off with a 20-Layer Chocolate Cake made with peanut butter mascarpone.
LAVO is open daily from lunch to late at night, and the very stylish venue comes with seating both inside and on the fantastic and lush outdoor terrace.
Very much both a rooftop restaurant and a rooftop lounge, with a vibrant atmosphere, you can visit LAVO for a relaxing lunch or a stylish dinner, as well as Saturday all-night fun. Or a 'Sunday Champagne Brunch'.
For drinks on the terrace you can usually just drop by, but if you want a dining table, reservations are recommended. The LAVO dress code is smart casual, a bit less so during the day, but for nightly visits gentlemen should leave the shorts at home.
LAVO
Found on level 24 at the modern voco Orchard Singapore, next to the hotel's glittering rooftop pool, il Cielo is a semi al fresco rooftop restaurant serving contemporary Italian food.
The restaurant features an intimate indoor dining room, as well as a charming outdoor terrace, set against the scenic city skyline.
Casual yet vibrant, here good vibes meet a quite romantic atmosphere, and you can visit il Cielo for both a laid-back and sunny lunch, as well as an intimate evening with a special one.
Taking inspiration from exciting Italian classics, and adding a modern touch, the rooftop menu includes a great selection of Italian comfort food. Gourmet pizza and tasty pasta is complemented with mains like 'Manzo', a red wine-braised angus beef rib, and 'Orata', a butterfly cut Mediterranean seabream fillet with lemon & caper sauce for 3-4 persons.
Complemented with an extensive wine list and aperitivos, il Cielo offers one of the most casual and cosy elevated Italian experiences Singapore has to offer.
IL CIELO
Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.
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