From the same team that brought you Kafe Utu, we welcome Tamba to the Duxton Hill neighbourhood. Take the steps up to the second floor and be transported to a whole new world. This restaurant pays tribute to founder Kurt Wagner’s childhood in Liberia and his late adopted brother, Tamba.

This multi-functional space serves as a restaurant, circular campus, and cooking club with a unifying goal to inspire thought about food. The open kitchen gives you a front row seat to watch Air’s team of chefs at work. It’ll whet your appetite for plates featuring sea bass, kampong chicken, and lobster. You can even wander around the research space and chat with the chefs! If you want to score some tips and tricks, come back and join the cooking club to learn more from the team.

Restaurant Air, 25B Dempsey Road, Singapore 249918

You’ll find French culinary techniques tucked away in this beautiful restaurant within a colonial bungalow. Roia‘s head chef Priyam Chatterjee is earnest, with a menu paying loving tributes to Singapore Botanic Gardens. Each dish is delicately plated and are edible works of art, balancing the divide between Asian and European cuisine – enchanting food for a charming location, and an absolute stunner for date night. Roia, Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569

This three-Michelin-starred restaurant by Bjorn Frantzen is the sister restaurant to Frantzen in Stockholm. It’s home to a unique fusion of Nordic-Japanese fusion cuisine. Some say that this establishment can’t be considered a typical restaurant. Why? ‘Cause it’s almost as if you’re transported to another reality with food, art, music and exceptional service. Be sure to give yourself ample time to enjoy everything! The restaurant recommends setting aside a little over three hours. But we’ve heard this gastronomical journey can span up to five hours. Restaurant Zen, 41 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089855

An exquisite French restaurant nestled in a 1930s colonial chapel on Dempsey Hill. Claudine sees chef-patron Julien Royer at the helm. Make a date with this warm and welcoming spot for a special occasion or a “treat yourself”-type lunch. The menu offers a mix of French classics and chef Julien’s personal recipes with a focus on local ingredients and contemporary spins. Pop by in the afternoon for a luxurious lunch where a monthly rotation of French classics awaits you. Or go for an elegant dinner designed to be shared. Claudine, 39C Harding Road, Singapore 249541

With Michelin-starred chef Daniele Sperindio at the helm, this sleek concept is all about that elevated Italian experience. We love the impeccable service, the attention to detail, the chef’s superb creations, and the exquisite dining experience. The sumptuous tasting menu takes you through the season’s best ingredients, plated to artistic perfection. After your meal, feel free to head to the alfresco bar for cocktails to extend your stay. Art di Daniele Sperindio, #06-02, National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957