About the Michelin Star System

The Michelin Guide uses a one-to-three-star rating system:

One Star: “an excellent restaurant in this category”
Two stars: “excellent cooking, worth a detour”
Three stars: “exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey”

The guide originated as a free booklet to encourage motorists to explore France and purchase Michelin tires, but it became a paid publication in 1920. The star system began in 1931, and the guide now covers 30 territories across three continents.

Michelin inspectors are experienced food professionals who visit restaurants anonymously based on five criteria:

High-quality produce
Mastery of culinary techniques
Taste of the food
Savoir-faire
Consistent excellence in dining experience

Singapore’s Michelin Star Restaurants

According to the 2019 Singapore Michelin Star list, 44 restaurants received stars, up from 39 in 2018. Two restaurants—Odette and Les Amis—received the coveted three Michelin stars. Here’s a summary of the 10 featured restaurants:

Garibaldi (One Star) – Italian restaurant with set lunch menus from $39++ to $88++
- Highlights: Minestrone soup, pasta, cheese platter, grilled barramundi, angus beef tenderloin
Les Amis (Three Stars) – French cuisine priced at $155 for a 3-course meal, $195 for a 4-course meal
- Highlights: Foie gras, caviar, ox tongue, duck confit, venison with compote
Odette (Three Stars) – Fine dining in National Gallery Singapore by Chef Julien Royer
- Highlights: Amuse bouche, prawn tartare, blue lobster, Rosemary Smoked Organic Egg, kinki fish
Qi – House of Sichu (Star One Star) – Singapore branch of the one-Michelin-starred restaurant from Hong Kong
- Highlights: Sri Lankan crab, spicy prawns, braised Garoupa, Mala chicken, cumin lamb
PutiStarOne Star) – Has 12 outlets in Singapore
- Highlights: Croaker fish, herbal prawns, fried yam, sweet and sour pork, lor mee
Kam’s Roast (One Star in Hong Kong) – Launched in Pacific Plaza in 2016
- Highlights: Pipa duck, roast suckling pig, soya chicken, crispy roast porkIbéricoIco Char Siu
15 Stamford – Helmed by Alvin Leung of 3-Michelin-starred Bo Innovation, Hong Kong
- Highlights: Chicken rice, Bak Kut Teh, Grilled Barramundi, Wagyu steak, Asian Sea Bass
Olivia Restaurant – Spanish restaurant by chef Alain Devahive with a Michelin star experience
- Highlights: Tenderloin steak, cod fish, crispy pork belly, lobster roll, Angus beef cheek
Crystal Jade Golden Palace (One Star) – Located at Paragon
- Highlights: Dim sum, prawn dumpling, Xiao Long Bao, chive dumpling, shark’s fin dumpling
Bismillah Biryani Restaurant – On Singapore Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand list
- Highlights: Various biryanis (chicken, fish, dum, goat, lamb shank)

In-Depth Analysis of Singapore’s Michelin Restaurants

Based on the information provided, here is a comprehensive analysis of the Michelin-starred restaurants in Singapore, focusing on the target audience, food delivery options, price ranges, and their appeal to Singaporeans.

Target Audience Analysis

High-End Luxury Dining (Three-Star Establishments)

Les Amis and Odette: These three-star establishments cater to affluent diners, business executives, exceptional occasion celebrants, culinary enthusiasts, and international tourists seeking world-class French cuisine. Their clientele likely includes high-net-worth individuals and corporate expense account diners.

Mid to High-End Dining (One-Star Western Establishments)

Garibaldi attracts business professionals, Italian cuisine enthusiasts, and upper-middle-class diners seeking refined European dining.
Olivia Restaurant: Appeals to Spanish food enthusiasts, business diners, and those seeking contemporary European cuisine with a Spanish flair.

Asian Cuisine Connoisseurs (One-Star Asian Establishments)

Qi – House of Sichuan: Targets Sichuan cuisine lovers, corporate diners in the Marina Bay Financial Centre area, and adventurous eaters who appreciate authentic spicy food.
Putien: With 12 outlets, it has expanded its target audience to include middle-class families, casual diners, and those seeking high-quality Chinese cuisine at more affordable prices.
Crystal Jade Golden Palace: Appeals to Chinese cuisine enthusiasts, business diners, and families celebrating special occasions.
Kam’s Roast Targets Hong Kong cuisine enthusiasts, casual diners, and those seeking high-quality Cantonese roasted meats.

Value-Conscious Gourmands

Bismillah Biryani (Bib Gourmand): Appeals to budget-conscious food lovers, Indian cuisine enthusiasts, and locals seeking authentic biryani at affordable prices.

Price Range Analysis

Premium Tier ($150+)

Les Amis: $155 for 3-course, $195 for 4-course meals
Odette: Not specified, but likely in the $200+ range for tasting menus based on its three-star status

Upper-Mid Tier ($50-150)

Garibaldi: $39++ for Set Lunch Menu, $88++ for Chef’s Lunch Menu (dinner likely higher)
Olivia Restaurant: IndiviIbéricoshes range from $34 (Ibérico ham) to $64 (Wagyu Striploin)
15 Stamford: $29 or $39++ set lunch (dinner likely higher)

Mid Tier ($20-50)

Qi – House of Sichuan: Based on the signature dishes mentioned, likely averaging $20-40 per person
Crystal Jade Golden Palace: $5.80 per basket of dumplings, $12.80 for carrot cake, likely $30-50 per person total
Kam’s Roast: Half roast duck at $28, wonton noodles at $8.80, averaging $20-40 per person

Value Tier (Under $20)

Putien: Individual dishes range from $5.90 (bamboo herbal prawns) to $16.90 (crispy oyster)
Bismillah Biryani: $9 for Chicken Biryani, $6 for Chicken Chapli Kebab

Food Delivery Options

The document doesn’t explicitly mention delivery options for these restaurants. However, based on Singapore’s developed food delivery ecosystem:

High-end establishments like Les Amis and Odette likely offer limited or no delivery as their cuisine is designed for immediate consumption and experience.
More casual operations, such as Putien, Crystal Jade, and Kam’s Roast, likely partner with delivery platforms like GrabFood, Foodpanda, or Deliveroo.
Bismillah Biryani would likely offer delivery through major platforms given its more casual nature.

Appeal to Singaporeans

Local Taste Preferences

15 Stamford directly appeals to Singaporean palates by incorporating local flavours into European techniques with dishes like Chicken Rice and Bak Kut Teh.
Putien serves comfort food that appeals to Chinese Singaporeans, featuring dishes like lor mee.
Qi – House of Sichuan caters to Singaporeans’ love for spicy cuisine.

Value Proposition

Putien and Bismillah Biryani represent excellent value propositions that appeal to value-conscious Singaporeans.
Garibaldi’s set lunch menu, priced at $39++, offers accessible fine dining for working professionals.

Cultural Relevance

The selection represents Singapore’s multicultural makeup with Chinese, Indian, Western, and fusion cuisines.
Kam’s Roast appeals to the strong Hong Kong culinary influence in Singapore.

Status and Face

Three-star establishments like Les Amis and Odette appeal to status-conscious Singaporeans for important business meetings and milestone celebrations.
Having multiple Michelin-starred establishments across price points allows Singaporeans of various income levels to experience acclaimed dining.

Local Chefs and Pride

The inclusion of Asian cuisine in the Michelin Guide resonates with Singaporean pride in local and regional culinary traditions.
The document doesn’t specifically mention Singaporean chefs, which could be an opportunity for enhancing local appeal.

In summary, Singapore’s Michelin-starred restaurant scene offers a diverse range of options across multiple price points and cuisines, making it accessible to different segments of local diners while also attracting international visitors seeking world-class culinary experiences.

1. Garibaldi ★

Cuisine: Italian

Garibaldi has established itself as one of Singapore’s premier Italian dining establishments, earning its Michelin star in 2017. Located on Purvis Street, this fine dining restaurant offers an authentic Italian experience in an elegant setting.

The restaurant shines with its pasta offerings, particularly the Tagliolini with Spanner Crab Meat and Asparagus, which perfectly balances delicate seafood flavours with al dente pasta. Their Pan Seared Mediterranean Seabass Filet demonstrates excellent technique, achieving that coveted crispy skin while maintaining the delicate flesh of the fish.

Garibaldi offers excellent value through their set menus, with a Set Lunch Menu at $39++ and a more comprehensive Chef’s Lunch Menu at $88++. This pricing strategy makes fine Italian dining more accessible to Singapore’s business lunch crowd.

Standout dishes include their minestrone soup, which offers depth and richness often missing in lesser versions, and their Angus beef tenderloin, cooked to perfection. Their cheese platter offers a curated selection of Italian formaggi, making it an excellent accompaniment to their wine selection or a perfect finish to the meal.

The Cheese Tart with Lemon Chantilly Cream exemplifies their dessert program, balancing richness with citrus brightness that cleanses the palate.

2. Les Amis ★★★

Cuisine: French

Les Amis stands as one of Singapore’s culinary crown jewels, having achieved the coveted three Michelin stars. Despite its prestigious status, the restaurant maintains relatively reasonable pricing for its category, with a 3-course meal at $155 and a 4-course experience at $195.

The restaurant excels in classic French techniques with modern sensibilities. Their French pate with foie gras offers rich, buttery textures that demonstrate masterful charcuterie skills, while the crabmeat refresh provides a lighter counterpoint as a starter option.

Main course offerings show a remarkable range, from perfectly executed pheasant and roast duck (with crisp skin and tender meat) to precisely cooked French river salmon. The ox tongue, often an overlooked cut, receives expert treatment here, transforming it into a delicacy through proper braising and seasoning.

Desserts maintain the high standard with expertly crafted soufflés that rise impressively and house-made ice creams that showcase pure flavours without excessive sweetness.

The restaurant’s three-star status is justified by its impeccable consistency, sophisticated ambience, and service that anticipates needs without being intrusive. For special occasions or gastronomic exploration, Les Amis delivers a quintessential fine dining experience representing the pinnacle of French cuisine in Singapore.

3. Odette ★★★

Cuisine: French

Housed in the prestigious National Gallery Singapore, Odette represents Chef Julien Royer’s tribute to his grandmother, after whom the restaurant is named. This three-star establishment has quickly become one of Asia’s most celebrated dining destinations.

Chef Royer’s approach centres on seasonality, terroir, and artisanal produce, using classic French techniques as a foundation for artistic expression. The restaurant’s elegant, soft-hued interior creates an atmosphere of refined tranquillity that complements the precision of the cuisine.

The dining experience typically begins with meticulously crafted amuse-bouches that showcase miniature techniques and flavours that preview the meal to come. Signature dishes include the prawn tartare, which demonstrates Royer’s ability to highlight exceptional ingredients with minimal intervention, and the blue lobster, cooked to perfect tenderness.

The Rosemary Smoked Organic Egg represents Odette’s philosophy perfectly – a seemingly simple ingredient transformed through technique and presentation into something extraordinary. The kinki fish preparation shows Royer’s seafood mastery, typically paired with seasonal accompaniments that enhance without overwhelming the delicate fish.

Odette represents the marriage of French culinary tradition with Asian sensibilities and ingredients, creating a uniquely Singaporean expression of three-star dining that justifies its place among the world’s culinary elite.

4. Qi – House of Sichuan ★

Cuisine: Sichuan Chinese

Qi – House of Sichuan brings authentic, fiery Sichuan flavours to Singapore’s Marina Bay Financial Centre. As the Singapore branch of the one-Michelin-starred Hong Kong establishment, it maintains exacting standards while catering to Singapore’s sophisticated palate for Chinese cuisine.

The restaurant excels in balancing the complex flavour profile that defines Sichuan cuisine – not merely spicy, but a sophisticated interplay of heat, numbing sensations, sourness, and savoury depth. Their hot and sour soup exemplifies this balance. Ibérico dishes, such as scallion beef, demonstrate how premium ingredients can be enhanced rather than overwhelmed by bold Sichuan techniques.

Seafood receives exceptional treatment here, with the Sri Lankan crab and spicy prawns showcasing how well seafood pairs with Sichuan flavours when properly executed. The braised Garoupa remains tender while absorbing the complex sauce, making it a standout option among fish dishes.

For meat lovers, the Mala chicken delivers the signature numbing spice experience. At the same time, the cumin lamb offers a drier, aromatic alternative that showcases the diversity of Sichuan cuisine beyond its reputation for spiciness.

Qi’s position within the financial district makes it a popular destination for business lunches, where Singaporean executives can impress clients with authentic Chinese cuisine that has gained international recognition.

5. Putien ★

Cuisine: Fujian Chinese

With an impressive 12 outlets across Singapore, Putien demonstrates how a restaurant can maintain Michelin-worthy standards while scaling its operations. Focused initially on cuisine from the Fujian province of China, Putien earned its Michelin star for its original outlet.

The restaurant’s signature yellow croaker fish delivers crispy textures while preserving the delicate flavour of the fish. Their “100-second croaker” ($13.80) refers to the precise cooking time, exemplifying the kitchen’s attention to detail in even the simplest preparations.

Putien’s bamboo herbal prawns ($5.90) represent excellent value and showcase how well the kitchen balances traditional Chinese medicinal herbs with fresh seafood. The stir-fried yam with sugar ($13.50) demonstrates their skill with vegetables, transforming a humble root into a textural delight.

With price points significantly lower than those of many Michelin establishments, Putien has democratised the Michelin dining experience in Singapore, making it accessible to families and casual diners. Their lor mee and other Fujian specialities provide Singaporeans with regional Chinese cuisine that goes beyond the more common Cantonese or Sichuan offerings found locally.

6. Kam’s Roast

Cuisine: Cantonese

While not explicitly stated as having a Singapore Michelin star in the document, Kam’s Roast brings Hong Kong Michelin-starred heritage to Singapore’s Pacific Plaza. The original Kam’s Roast Goose in Hong Kong earned Michelin recognition for three consecutive years (2015-2017).

The Singapore outpost excels in Cantonese roast meats – the cornerstone of Hong Kong comfort cuisine. Their half roast duck ($28) features crisp skin and succulent meat, though regulatory differences mean they cannot serve the goose that made their Hong Kong location famous.

Beyond poultry, their roast suckling pig, with its Ibérico-cured skin and tender meat, stands out as a standout, while the Ib. At the same time, Har Siu elevates the classic barbecued pork with premium Spanish pork. Their soya chicken provides a lighter alternative to the richness of the roast meats.

The wonton noodles ($8.80) complete the authentic Hong Kong culinary experience, with springy noodles and plump dumplings in a clean, umami-rich broth.

Kam’s Roast fills an essential niche in Singapore’s dining landscape, providing authentic Hong Kong-style roast meats with a pedigree that appeals to both homesick Hong Kongers and Singaporeans seeking quality Cantonese cuisine at reasonable price points.

7. 15 Stamford

Cuisine: Modern Asian

Helmed by celebrity chef Alvin Leung of 3-Michelin-starred Bo Innovation in Hong Kong, 15 Stamford brings his innovative approach to Singapore. Although not awarded a Michelin star itself, the restaurant benefits from Leung’s Michelin pedigree and innovative approach.

The restaurant distinguishes itself by reinterpreting classic Asian flavours through modern techniques. Their set lunch options at $29 or $39++ represent excellent value for experiencing a celebrity chef’s cuisine.

Signature dishes reflect Leung’s east-meets-west philosophy: the Wagyu steak with Sarawak Black Pepper Sauce combines premium Japanese beef with Malaysia’s renowned Sarawak pepper. At the same time, the Grilled Barramundi with Buah Keluak Sauce pairs sustainable fish with the distinctive black nut used in Peranakan cooking.

The rotisserie chicken rice demonstrates Leung’s willingness to reimagine hawker classics through a fine-dining lens, making the restaurant particularly appealing to Singaporeans who appreciate creative takes on familiar flavours.

15 Stamford bridges the gap between Singapore’s hawker heritage and fine dining, offering accessible luxury that appeals to locals, expatriates, and tourists seeking elevated versions of regional classics.

8. Olivia Restaurant

Cuisine: Spanish

Olivia Restaurant & Lounge, located on Keong Saik Road, brings authentic Spanish dining to Singapore’s trendy Chinatown district. Led by chef Alain Devahive, whose experience includes the legendary elBulli, Olivia combines traditional Spanish flavours with Ibéricoorary presIbéricon.

The restaurant’s “Ibérico Bellota” Ham ($34) showcases Spain’s prized acorn-fed ham, served with generous portion sizes that reflect authentic Spanish hospitality rather than fine dining restraint. The Wagyu Striploin with Truffle Sauce & Confit Piquillo Peppers ($64) demonstrates how Devahive combines premium ingredients with Spanish flavour profiles.

Other standout dishes include their codfish, likely prepared in a Basque or Catalan style, and a crispy pork belly that achieves the textural contrast essential to this dish. Their lobster roll offers a luxurious take on a casual format, while the Angus beef cheek would likely feature the long, slow cooking technique for which Spanish cuisine is renowned.

Olivia offers Singapore a taste of contemporary Spanish dining that transcends the tapas bars commonly found in the city, creating a more refined experience that retains the conviviality central to Spanish dining culture.

9. Crystal Jade Golden Palace ★

Cuisine: Chinese

Crystal Jade Golden Palace at Paragon Shopping Mall distinguishes itself from the broader Crystal Jade group by earning a Michelin star. This flagship location elevates Chinese dining to a fine dining experience befitting its Orchard Road setting.

The restaurant excels in dim sum, with their steamed prawn and chive dumplings ($5.80 per basket) showcasing perfect pleating techniques and translucent skins. Their Xiao Long Bao deserves special mention for the rich, juicy tenderness and rich, brewed flavour of the soup contained within the delicate wrappers.

More controversially, the shark’s fin dumpling remains a signature item, reflecting traditional Chinese luxury dining preferences, although it is increasingly at odds with contemporary sustainability concerns.

The fried XO carrot cake ($12.80) showcases their ability to elevate humble ingredients through technique and the application of their house-made XO sauce – a luxurious condiment made from dried seafood andchillii.

Crystal Jade Golden Palace plays a vital role in Singapore’s dining ecosystem, offering a high-end Chinese restaurant option with international recognition in a premium shopping location frequented by both tourists and locals.

10. Bismillah Biryani Restaurant

Cuisine: Indian (Pakistani-style biryani)

While not awarded a Michelin star, Bismillah Biryani’s inclusion in the Bib Gourmand list recognises outstanding food at moderate prices. Located in Little India, this restaurant specialises in Pakistani-style “dam biryani” – a distinct cooking method where marinated meat is layered with basmati rice and slow-cooked.

Their signature Chicken Biryani ($9) offers exceptional value while delivering complex flavours developed through proper spicing and cooking techniques. The Chicken Chapli Kebab ($6) provides a perfect accompaniment, offering spicy ground meat patties as a contrast to the rice-based main.

What distinguishes Bismillah’s biryani is its adherence to traditional methods, where the meat and rice are cooked together rather than separately, as is common in many commercial operations. Their offerings span various proteins – chicken, fish, goat, and the more luxurious lamb shank biryani – allowing diners to experience different expressions of the same cooking technique.

Bismillah represents how Singapore’s culinary excellence extends beyond fine dining and expensive restrecognizingcognising that culinary mastery can exist at all price points and in all cultural traditions within the city’s diverse food landscape.

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Michelin Star Restaurants in Singapore