The best date night restaurants in Dempsey Hill include Claudine, a French restaurant in a restored colonial chapel, Michelin-starred Burnt Ends and Candlenut, and the Michelin-starred garden tasting menu at Pangium next door in the Botanic Gardens. Beyond fine dining, the leafy former barracks estate has intimate counters (Sushi Sato, Ippoh Tempura Bar), lively Italian, Peruvian and Spanish rooms (Torno Subito, Canchita, Tinto) and relaxed garden bistros. Spending runs from around $24 a main at casual spots to $100-plus tasting menus and $400-plus omakase. Most restaurants cluster around COMO Dempsey (Blocks 15-17), Blocks 6-10 Dempsey Road and Harding Road. Book ahead for weekend dinners and check closing days, as many places shut on Mondays.
Last verified: October 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Claudine French (neo-brasserie) · $$$$
A French restaurant from chef Julien Royer's team, set in a restored colonial chapel that once housed The White Rabbit. Media guides often call it Dempsey's go-to room for special occasions.
- Cuisine: French (neo-brasserie)
- Price: $$$$ · Mains from around $48
- Where: 39C Harding Road, Singapore 249541
- Area: Harding Road, Dempsey Hill
- Nearest MRT: Napier (Thomson-East Coast Line), about 15-20 min walk; or Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Line)
- Hours: Dinner daily 6pm-10pm; weekend lunch Sat-Sun 11:30am-3pm
- Halal: No
Burnt Ends Modern Australian barbecue · $$$$
A Michelin-starred (2026) wood-fired barbecue restaurant by Dave Pynt with no fixed menu, ranked on The World's 50 Best list. Book the counter for a front-row view of the open kitchen; there is also a cocktail bar for after dinner.
- Cuisine: Modern Australian barbecue
- Price: $$$$
- Must-try: Wagyu steak tartare with caviar, Slow-roasted beef short rib, King crab with garlic brown butter
- Where: 7 Dempsey Road, #01-02, Singapore 249671
- Area: Dempsey Hill
- Nearest MRT: Napier (Thomson-East Coast Line), about 15-20 min walk; or Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Line)
- Hours: Dinner Tue-Sat 6pm-11pm; lunch Thu-Sat 12pm-2:30pm; closed Sun-Mon
- Halal: No
Candlenut Peranakan (Straits-Chinese) · $$$
Chef Malcolm Lee's Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant (2026), in a high-ceilinged room with rattan and bamboo touches. It serves refined heritage dishes à la carte or as the Ah-Ma-Kase tasting menu.
- Cuisine: Peranakan (Straits-Chinese)
- Price: $$$ · Mains from around $48; 'Ah-Ma-Kase' tasting menu from around $108 per person
- Must-try: Babi buah keluak, Wagyu beef rib rendang, Blue swimmer crab curry
- Where: 17A Dempsey Road, Singapore 249676
- Area: Dempsey Hill (COMO Dempsey)
- Nearest MRT: Napier (Thomson-East Coast Line), about 15-20 min walk; or Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Line)
- Hours: Daily 12pm-3pm & 6pm-10pm
- Halal: No
Pangium Contemporary Peranakan (tasting menu) · $$$$
Malcolm Lee's tasting-menu-only Peranakan restaurant, which holds one Michelin star (2026). It sits in The Orangery at the Gallop Extension of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, minutes from Dempsey, and its garden setting suits a milestone date.
- Cuisine: Contemporary Peranakan (tasting menu)
- Price: $$$$ · Tasting menus only
- Must-try: Kerabu siput, Pong tauhu soup, Oyster wagyu beef rendang
- Where: 11 Gallop Road, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 259015
- Area: Gallop Extension, Singapore Botanic Gardens (next to Dempsey Hill)
- Nearest MRT: Napier (Thomson-East Coast Line), about 15-20 min walk; or Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Line)
- Hours: Dinner Wed-Sat (seatings from 6:30pm); lunch Thu-Sat; closed Sun-Tue
- Halal: No
The Dempsey Cookhouse & Bar French-Asian (Jean-Georges) · $$$$
Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Paola Navone-designed dining room at COMO Dempsey. It has candlelit interiors, al fresco seating, two private dining rooms and a cocktail bar.
- Cuisine: French-Asian (Jean-Georges)
- Price: $$$$ · Weekday lunch set from around $68; weekend set brunch from around $58
- Must-try: Crispy salmon sushi, Roasted tiger prawns with yuzu kosho, Salted caramel sundae
- Where: 17D Dempsey Road, Singapore 249676
- Area: Dempsey Hill (COMO Dempsey)
- Nearest MRT: Napier (Thomson-East Coast Line), about 15-20 min walk; or Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Line)
- Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm; brunch Sat-Sun & PH 11:30am-3:30pm; dinner Sun-Thu 6pm-11:30pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-12am
- Halal: No
Torno Subito Modern Italian (Massimo Bottura) · $$$
Massimo Bottura's colourful, Riviera-styled Italian restaurant, serving fresh pasta, pizza and charcoal-grilled meats with aperitivo cocktails. The mood is lively rather than hushed.
- Cuisine: Modern Italian (Massimo Bottura)
- Price: $$$ · Tasting menu from around $118
- Must-try: Tortellini in Parmigiano Reggiano cream, Wagyu ragù tagliatelle, Tiramisubito
- Where: 26 Dempsey Road, #01-02, Singapore 249686
- Area: Dempsey Hill (COMO Dempsey)
- Nearest MRT: Napier (Thomson-East Coast Line), about 15-20 min walk; or Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Line)
- Hours: Wed-Sun 12pm-3pm & 5:30pm-10pm; closed Mon-Tue
- Halal: No
Ippoh Tempura Bar by Ginza Ippoh Japanese (Osaka-style tempura) · $$$$
An intimate tempura counter from the Osaka-founded Ginza Ippoh. Chefs fry each piece to order in front of diners, which suits a quiet couple's dinner.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Osaka-style tempura)
- Price: $$$$
- Must-try: Live shrimp with shiso, Shrimp toast, Sea urchin tempura with caviar
- Where: 17C Dempsey Road, Singapore 249676
- Area: Dempsey Hill (COMO Dempsey)
- Nearest MRT: Napier (Thomson-East Coast Line), about 15-20 min walk; or Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Line)
- Hours: Lunch daily 12pm-3pm; dinner Sun-Thu 6pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-11pm
- Halal: No
Sushi Sato Japanese omakase · $$$$
Dempsey's traditional sushi counter, named after Hokkaido-born master chef Yuji Sato, who trained in Tokyo's Tsukiji and has over 30 years' experience. Menus follow the seasons.
- Cuisine: Japanese omakase
- Price: $$$$ · Dinner omakase from around $420++; lunch from around $188++
- Must-try: Kokoro dinner omakase
- Where: 6B Dempsey Road, Singapore 247662
- Area: Dempsey Hill
- Nearest MRT: Napier (Thomson-East Coast Line), about 15-20 min walk; or Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Line)
- Hours: Daily 12pm-3pm & 6:30pm-10:30pm per official site, which also notes a Monday closure; confirm before visiting
- Halal: No
Air Produce-driven contemporary · $$$
A sustainability-focused restaurant by chefs Matt Orlando and Will Goldfarb, on a Dempsey campus that also runs cooking classes. An edible garden surrounds the building, and outdoor 'sunset' service runs on Fridays to Sundays.
- Cuisine: Produce-driven contemporary
- Price: $$$ · Set lunch from around $58++ (two courses)
- Must-try: Charred Spanish mackerel, Grilled kampong chicken, Purple potato flatbread with mushroom XO butter
- Where: 25B Dempsey Road, Singapore 249918
- Area: Dempsey Hill
- Nearest MRT: Napier (Thomson-East Coast Line), about 15-20 min walk; or Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Line)
- Hours: Breakfast 8am-11am; lunch 11:30am-3pm; dinner 5pm-11pm (per Jan 2026 review)
- Halal: No
Morsels Progressive Asian (seasonal) · $$$
Chef Petrina Loh's rustic, cosy restaurant tucked behind Samy's Curry. It serves Asian-accented comfort dishes on a menu that changes often, plus a rotating weekly noodle bowl.
- Cuisine: Progressive Asian (seasonal)
- Price: $$$
- Must-try: Mushroom pork dumplings, Chilli crab sliders, Weekly noodle bowl
- Where: 25 Dempsey Road, #01-04, Singapore 249670
- Area: Dempsey Hill
- Nearest MRT: Napier (Thomson-East Coast Line), about 15-20 min walk; or Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Line)
- Hours: Lunch Tue-Sat 12pm-3pm, Sun 11:30am-3pm; dinner Tue-Thu 6pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-10:30pm; closed Sun dinner & Mon
- Halal: No
Canchita Peruvian · $$$
A Peruvian restaurant run by husband-and-wife Daniel and Tamara Chavez, with wraparound glass windows looking onto greenery. It has a dedicated vegetarian menu.
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Price: $$$ · Ceviches, tiraditos and causas from around $28; lomo saltado from around $48
- Must-try: Ceviche, Mariscada seafood stew, Lomo saltado
- Where: 9A/9B Dempsey Road, Singapore 247698
- Area: Dempsey Hill
- Nearest MRT: Napier (Thomson-East Coast Line), about 15-20 min walk; or Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Line)
- Hours: Dinner Tue-Sun 5:30pm-10:30pm; lunch Fri-Sun 11:30am-3pm; closed Mon
- Halal: No
Tinto Spanish (tapas, paella) · $$$
A relaxed Spanish tapas and paella bar from the Canchita team, with a Spanish wine list. It suits a more casual, share-plates date.
- Cuisine: Spanish (tapas, paella)
- Price: $$$ · Paella from around $38
- Must-try: Patatas bravas, Paella negra de mariscos, Churros with warm chocolate sauce
- Where: Block 10 Dempsey Road, #01-21, Singapore 247700
- Area: Dempsey Hill
- Nearest MRT: Napier (Thomson-East Coast Line), about 15-20 min walk; or Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Line)
- Hours: Dinner daily 5:30pm-10:30pm; lunch Fri-Sun 11:30am-3pm
- Halal: No
Atout French bistro / charcuterie · $$$
A casual French bistro upstairs at 40C Harding Road (levels 2 and 3, above Curly's), known for affordable wines. Dishes include duck rillette and house-made sausages, and there is an alfresco area.
- Cuisine: French bistro / charcuterie
- Price: $$$ · Lunch set from around $50; mains from around $35
- Must-try: Duck rillette, House-made sausages
- Where: Level 2 & 3, 40C Harding Road, Singapore 249548
- Area: Harding Road, Dempsey Hill
- Nearest MRT: Napier (Thomson-East Coast Line), about 15-20 min walk; or Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Line)
- Halal: No
Ministry of Crab Sri Lankan crab / seafood · $$$$
The Singapore outpost of the Colombo crab restaurant, serving wild-caught Sri Lankan crabs from 500g up to 2kg-plus 'Crabzillas'. Expect a messy, celebratory dinner for seafood-loving couples.
- Cuisine: Sri Lankan crab / seafood
- Price: $$$$ · Crab from around $75 (500g)
- Must-try: Garlic chilli crab, Pepper crab, Giant freshwater prawns
- Where: 6 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249683
- Area: Dempsey Hill
- Nearest MRT: Napier (Thomson-East Coast Line), about 15-20 min walk; or Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Line)
- Hours: Daily 12pm-3pm & 5:30pm-10:30pm (per official site)
- Halal: No
Culina Bistro French bistro / grill & wine · $$$
A market-to-table bistro attached to Culina's specialty food emporium at COMO Dempsey. It is a wine-led option, with an Old- and New-World wine list.
- Cuisine: French bistro / grill & wine
- Price: $$$
- Must-try: Josper-grilled black Angus beef, Market fish
- Where: 15 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249675
- Area: Dempsey Hill (COMO Dempsey)
- Nearest MRT: Napier (Thomson-East Coast Line), about 15-20 min walk; or Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Line)
- Hours: Daily 9am-10pm
- Halal: No
Chopsuey Cafe Anglo-Chinese · $$
PS.Cafe's Anglo-Chinese dining room (open since 2013) with indoor and garden seating. It opens late and serves dim sum only between 4pm and 6pm.
- Cuisine: Anglo-Chinese
- Price: $$ · Small plates from around $17; mains from around $38
- Must-try: Crispy duck pow! pockets, Crab and prawn omelette, Beef cheek rendang
- Where: Block 10 Dempsey Road, #01-23, Singapore 247700
- Area: Dempsey Hill
- Nearest MRT: Napier (Thomson-East Coast Line), about 15-20 min walk; or Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Line)
- Hours: Sun-Thu & PH 11am-11pm; Fri, Sat & eve of PH 11am-11:30pm (last order 9:30pm)
- Halal: No
PS.Cafe Harding Road Modern Western / cafe · $$$
The original PS.Cafe, set among tall trees on Harding Road. It has just been refreshed with a new menu, and a housewarming is planned for 7 November 2026, so confirm it is trading before you go.
- Cuisine: Modern Western / cafe
- Price: $$$
- Where: 28B Harding Road, Singapore 249549
- Area: Harding Road, Dempsey Hill
- Nearest MRT: Napier (Thomson-East Coast Line), about 15-20 min walk; or Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Line)
- Hours: Sun-Thu & PH 8am-10pm; Fri, Sat & eve of PH 8am-10:30pm
- Halal: No
Huber's Bistro European / steakhouse · $$$
A bistro attached to Huber's Butchery, serving steaks cut from its counter. It is walk-in only and card-only, which suits a spontaneous, lower-key date.
- Cuisine: European / steakhouse
- Price: $$$
- Must-try: Steaks from the butchery, European bistro plates
- Where: 22 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249679
- Area: Dempsey Hill
- Nearest MRT: Napier (Thomson-East Coast Line), about 15-20 min walk; or Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Line)
- Hours: Tue-Fri 11am-10pm; Sat, Sun & PH 9:30am-10pm (last order 9:30pm); closed Mon; steak menu from 5pm
- Halal: No
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudine | French (neo-brasserie) | $$$$ | Harding Road, Dempsey Hill | No |
| Burnt Ends | Modern Australian barbecue | $$$$ | Dempsey Hill | No |
| Candlenut | Peranakan (Straits-Chinese) | $$$ | Dempsey Hill (COMO Dempsey) | No |
| Pangium | Contemporary Peranakan (tasting menu) | $$$$ | Gallop Extension, Singapore Botanic Gardens (next to Dempsey Hill) | No |
| The Dempsey Cookhouse & Bar | French-Asian (Jean-Georges) | $$$$ | Dempsey Hill (COMO Dempsey) | No |
| Torno Subito | Modern Italian (Massimo Bottura) | $$$ | Dempsey Hill (COMO Dempsey) | No |
| Ippoh Tempura Bar by Ginza Ippoh | Japanese (Osaka-style tempura) | $$$$ | Dempsey Hill (COMO Dempsey) | No |
| Sushi Sato | Japanese omakase | $$$$ | Dempsey Hill | No |
| Air | Produce-driven contemporary | $$$ | Dempsey Hill | No |
| Morsels | Progressive Asian (seasonal) | $$$ | Dempsey Hill | No |
| Canchita | Peruvian | $$$ | Dempsey Hill | No |
| Tinto | Spanish (tapas, paella) | $$$ | Dempsey Hill | No |
| Atout | French bistro / charcuterie | $$$ | Harding Road, Dempsey Hill | No |
| Ministry of Crab | Sri Lankan crab / seafood | $$$$ | Dempsey Hill | No |
| Culina Bistro | French bistro / grill & wine | $$$ | Dempsey Hill (COMO Dempsey) | No |
| Chopsuey Cafe | Anglo-Chinese | $$ | Dempsey Hill | No |
| PS.Cafe Harding Road | Modern Western / cafe | $$$ | Harding Road, Dempsey Hill | No |
| Huber's Bistro | European / steakhouse | $$$ | Dempsey Hill | No |
Your questions answered
What are the best date night restaurants in Dempsey Hill?
For a special occasion, the top picks are Claudine (French, in a restored chapel), Burnt Ends, Candlenut and Pangium (all Michelin-starred in 2026), and Sushi Sato's omakase counter. For a more relaxed date, try Torno Subito, Canchita, Tinto, Morsels or Chopsuey Cafe.
How much does a date night in Dempsey Hill cost?
It varies widely. At casual spots, mains start from around $24 at Chopsuey Cafe and around $35 at Atout, and Tinto's seafood paella is from around $38. Candlenut's tasting menu starts from around $108 per person and Torno Subito's from around $118. Sushi Sato's dinner omakase starts from around $420++ per person. Budget extra for wine, service charge and GST.
Do I need to book a table in Dempsey Hill?
Yes, for most of these restaurants, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. Burnt Ends, Candlenut, Claudine, Pangium and Sushi Sato can book out days to weeks ahead. Huber's Bistro is the exception: it takes walk-ins only.
Which Dempsey restaurants open late or on Mondays?
Many restaurants close on Mondays, including Burnt Ends, Torno Subito, Morsels, Canchita and Huber's. Open on Mondays are Candlenut, The Dempsey Cookhouse & Bar, Tinto, Ministry of Crab, Chopsuey Cafe and Ippoh Tempura Bar. For later nights, The Dempsey Cookhouse serves dinner until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and Chopsuey Cafe stays open until 11:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Sushi Sato's site gives conflicting Monday information, so check before you go.
Are there halal date night restaurants in Dempsey Hill?
None of the restaurants in this guide are halal-certified; most serve pork and/or alcohol. If you need halal food, see our halal fine dining guide and confirm MUIS certification directly with the venue.
How do I get to Dempsey Hill?
Dempsey Hill has no MRT station of its own. Napier (Thomson-East Coast Line) is about a 15 to 20 minute walk, partly uphill, and Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Line) is another option. Shuttle buses run from Wheelock Place, the Botanic Gardens and Holland Village, but most couples take a taxi or Grab straight to the restaurant's block.
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