Fancy having a luxurious brunch in Singapore? These options are a treat for the tastebuds, with everything from free-flow champagne to delectable buffets.
Lazy, indulgent weekends are made for brunch, a leisurely affair when your stomach’s rumbling for gourmet delicacies and culinary treats. Tables are laden with a decadent spread, and a never-ending flow of champagne toasts are made – an unbridled indulgence that we want to relish from time to time.
Granted, Singapore is teeming with swanky bars and omakase experiences, but this city has its fair share of upscale brunch establishments, too. No matter if it’s the highest grade of caviar or impeccable tableside service, these are the 12 most opulent brunches that you’ll find in Singapore.
1. Manhattan
Adult-only 1920s themed bar
Leave the kids at home for this upscale adults-only brunch at renowned hotel bar Manhattan. It’s reminiscent of New York City in the 1920s, an era filled with glitz and plenty of glamour. With Manhattan having placed on Asia’s 50 Best Bars, most flock over to this establishment for the drinks. But at this brunch edition, what’s most enticing is the DIY cocktail bar; you’ll get to play bartender and craft a Bloody Mary or Bellini to your own liking – we’ll turn a blind eye to the copious amount of booze available.
Manhattan hosts themed Sunday brunches, such as the Aloha Hawaii that transports diners to a tropical paradise. Here, you can assemble your own poke bowl with fresh seasonal fish like yellowfin tuna and hamachi. You’ll also indulge in small plates inspired by Hawaiian cuisine, such as the Loco Moco, featuring a flavourful Wagyu patty served with scrambled eggs.
Menu: Signature Sunday Brunch (from $208)
Availability: Sunday (12pm to 3pm)
Book Manhattan’s Sunday brunch
2. The English House
Classic English fare with a side of dim sum
Contrary to how one may perceive an English establishment – and one by renowned Chef Marco Pierre White, at that – The English House has no airs. Instead, this charming restaurant along Mohamed Sultan Road pays homage to Singapore’s rich culinary heritage and serves up both British classics and Chinese dim sum. It’s a rare brunch spot where you’ll find both traditional beer battered fish and chips ($28) and Cantonese-style lobster noodles ($78).
Order a Wagyu beef Wellington (from $168) to share between two, or a section of dim sum such as prawn dumplings with chilli crab sauce (from $8) or black pepper Wagyu beef balls (from $8). If you swing by on Sundays, there’s also a special Sunday roast menu that boasts elevated pub fare with the likes of shepherd’s pie ($28) and slow braised ox cheek ($38).
Menu: A la carte
Availability: Weekdays (11.30am to 2.30pm) and weekends (11am to 2.30pm)
Book The English House’s brunch
3. Garibaldi
All-you-can-eat Italian specialities
As one of Singapore’s top Italian restaurants, Garibaldi has made a name for itself when it comes to standout food. This white tablecloth institution hosts a memorable weekend brunch, with a menu that changes with the seasons. You’re presented with a concise one-page menu, a seasonal showcase of delectable dishes like freshly shucked oysters, burrata from Puglia, and Hungarian duck breast.
While they’ll first present you with all dishes, you can choose to order unlimited serves of whatever it is that strikes your fancy. At times, the brunch might also offer dishes that aren’t exactly easy to find in Singapore but well renowned for a complex flavour profile. Case in point: chocolate fettuccine, with fork-tender pork ragu. You can add on $30 for free-flow prosecco, beer, and house wines, or $89 for champagne.
Menu: Weekend Brunch (from $118)
Availability: Saturdays and Sundays (till 2.30pm)
Book Garibaldi’s weekend brunch
4. Caviar
A taste of eight of the world’s finest caviar
Fine dining restaurant Caviar in Palais Renaissance is truly about indulgence. A burst of buttery richness and a briny hint of the sea – there’s good reason why caviar is regarded as a delicacy. There is no particular brunch menu, yet it’s where you’ll get to savour eight of the world’s finest caviar – including the Iranian Royal Grade Beluga.
Go on Sundays for a lavish family brunch, and order off the exclusive a la carte menu. For a decadent take on local kaya toast and eggs, the kaya and caviar toast ($58) has a dollop of Magnum Opus Oscietra atop buttery brioche. You’ll also find that the uni toast ($58) and Canadian lobster pasta ($78) exquisitely showcases the caviar.
Menu: A la carte
Availability: Sundays
5. Fiamma
Champagne brunch with unlimited antipasti
When Fianma first opened in Capella Hotel Singapore, it made its rounds around the local culinary scene for having top-notch Italian fare – refined but rustic. Now, they’re offering a champagne brunch with unlimited servings of antipasti. Expect freshly shucked oysters, chargrilled Boston lobster, and ample platters of cold cuts and cheese.
Some brunch dishes you’d want to sink your teeth into include a crab tramezzini (Italian cold sandwich) with caviar, slow-cooked eggs with black truffle, and of course, their wood-fired pizzas. You know it’s a swanky brunch affair when it comes with tableside service, with the likes of grilled sanchoku Wagyu tomahawk and a selection of pasta dishes prepared a la minute. Top up $50 for unlimited pours of wine, prosecco, and beer, or $90 for bottomless champagne.
Menu: Champagne Sunday Brunch (from $138)
Availability: Sundays (12pm to 3pm)
6. Maison Boulud
A classic French brunch
DB Bistro & Oyster Bar has shuttered its doors to pave the way for the new opening of Maison Boulud by Chef Daniel Boulud. Having helmed Michelin-starred restaurants, Chef Boulud is best known for his culinary expertise and penchant for classic French fare – Marina Bay Sands appears to be the stomping ground for celebrity chefs from all around the world.
Let your first dining experience at this French restaurant be their weekend brunch, since they’ve got quite the extensive menu. While you can tuck into classic brunch fare like lobster rolls ($48) and smoked salmon Benny ($36), you’ll find that the filet mignon ($78) makes a decadent treat. It’s already a luxe cut of meat, but take it to the next level with foie gras, perigord black truffle, or a grilled half lobster. Order some Kaluga caviar (from $128) for the table too, served with the usual accompaniments including blinis, creme fraiche, and potato chips.
Menu: A la carte brunch
Availability: Saturdays and Sundays (11.30am onwards)
Book Maison Boulud’s weekend brunch
7. Firangi Superstar
Modern Northern Indian delights
At modern Indian restaurant Firangi Superstar, brunch is an opulent occasion – perfectly befitting of the thematic colour palettes and eccentric decor that adorns these walls. Brunch here is served in a stylish wooden box. You can opt for a regular or vegetarian menu, and look forward to savoury bites like caviar puri, seekh jackfruit, or masala doughnut.
That’s just the precursor though, since you’ll also get a choice of main. Choose from the likes of fish and chips, prata waffle with Madras fried chicken, or baked eggs with keema pav. There’s also a round of desserts for a sweet finish, from a masala chai eclair to carrot cake. Only available on Saturdays, it’s a sumptuous brunch where you’ll want endless rounds of drinks. For an additional $70, you’ll have free-flow Moet, cocktails, and wines, or for $289 more, you can treat yourself to glass after glass of Dom Perignon. Both come with free-flow housemade masala chai too.
Menu: Brunch Set (from $88)
Availability: Saturdays (12pm to 2.30pm)
Book Firangi Superstar’s brunch
8. Estate
Family-friendly entertainment-filled weekend brunches
Sometimes, a sprawling brunch buffet is all you need – especially if you’re feeding an entire family. At Hilton Singapore Orchard’s buffet restaurant Estate, the family-friendly weekend brunch is a constant hit. While it keeps even the most restless child engaged with magician acts and canvas painting, the spread remains lavish with a live oyster bar and plenty of premium meats.
Make a beeline for their signature black truffle roasted duck since it’s lauded for its decadently crisp skin. Since the avocado is at the heart of so many brunch dishes, Estate has cleverly included a unique avocado bar that features a range of avo-centric dishes. You’ll want to assemble a cheese platter of your own too, since the buffet offers a selection of 32 European cheeses with dried fruits, nuts, and crackers on the side. Cheers to the weekend with free-flow Laurent Perrier champagne and Whispering Angel rose, priced at an additional $50.
Menu: Grand Sunday Champagne Brunch (from $158)
Availability: Sundays (12pm to 3pm)
9. Madame Fan
Dim sum buffet with premium ingredients
At modern Cantonese restaurant Madame Fan, brunch doesn’t have to be your standard eggs Benny and avo toast. With a dim sum weekend buffet, it’s an absolutely divine section that features over 40 unlimited serves of dim sum. Feast on the likes of baby abalone siew mai, black truffle dumpling, and lobster xiao long bao.
Save some space for the mains too, where you can choose to order exquisite dishes like steamed Boston lobster, braised Irish duck, and wasabi prawns. You’ll want to add on $68 for free-flow cocktails and wine. For those with kids, it’s best to book a sitter since this is one upscale dining experience best enjoyed with intimate company.
Menu: Dim Sum Brunch (from $98)
Availability: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (11.30am to 3.30pm)
Book Madame Fan’s dim sum brunch
10. Basilico
Live carvings of premium meat
A weekend brunch affair at Italian restaurant Basilico is a true feast with a buffet of antipasti, fresh seafood, and live carvings of premium meats. They’re well-loved for their exquisite Cheese Room, where you’ll find more than 40 different types of Italian cheeses. Drizzle some of their specialty truffle honey for a touch of indulgence – it pairs perfectly with the milky fresh buffalo mozzarella or burrata.
In any case, there are also condiments to add to your cheese, including heirloom tomatoes, pesto, and aged balsamic. Save some space for other delectable dishes, such as the slow braised lamb leg stew, the crispy pork belly, or the truffle risotto. Make sure to opt for the free-flow drinks package for an additional $50 that includes wine, sparkling wine, and beer, so you can raise a glass (or several) and toast to the weekend in style.
Menu: Weekend Brunch (from $128)
Availability: Saturdays and Sundays (12pm to 3pm)
Book Basilico’s weekend brunch
11. The Dempsey Cookhouse
Decadent three-course brunch
While the Dempsey area is filled with trendy restaurants, it’s The Dempsey Cookhouse you’ll be veering to for its weekend brunch. The open-concept dining area is a standout for the restaurant’s lofty ceilings and black-and-white colonial tiles. But of course, you’re here for the three-course brunch set – nothing too over-the-top, but just enough to walk away satiated.
Start with appetisers like burrata, crab lettuce cups, or calamari. You also have a choice of main, with traditional brunch fare like spiced French toast and eggs Benny. As a family-friendly joint, it also offers cheeseburgers with brie that fussy kids are sure to devour – it also comes with a side of perfectly crisp fries. End with a pavlova, coconut panna cotta, or simply, two scoops of ice cream. The champagne o’clock is too good to pass up, with free-flow bubbly starting from an additional $88 or $128 for Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve.
Menu: Brunch Set (from $68)
Availability: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (11.30am to 3.30pm)
Book The Dempsey Cookhouse’s weekend brunch
12. Lavo
Located on the 57th floor of MBS
Party spot Lavo not only has sweeping views of the Singapore skyline, but also doles out a spectacular brunch. They’ve kept the party going with live DJ sets – electrifying, when you’re perched on the 57th floor of Marina Bay Sands. It’s a buffet spread fit for royalty, with everything from a charcuterie station to a seafood bar with fresh lobster, crab, and prawns. Make a stop at the live meat station too, to sink your teeth into a juicy slab of tomahawk steak or beautifully roasted chicken.
This is one weekend you’ll be knocking back the drinks, so make sure to top up for free-flow Veuve Clicquot champagne for $70. It also includes specialty cocktails – we recommend the Lavo Bloody Mary for a spicy kick with added horseradish.
Menu: Sunday Champagne Brunch (from $98)
Availability: Sundays (12pm to 3pm)
Have a luxurious brunch in Singapore
Singapore’s brunch scene is a testament to the city’s penchant for luxury. Whether it’s a refined caviar tasting or family-friendly brunch buffet, each dining experience leaves a lasting impression.
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Cover image: Caviar
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