Hard-to-Book Restaurants in Singapore: When Bookings Open & How to Get a Table (2026)
The hardest tables in Singapore open on a schedule. Burnt Ends releases dates 46 days ahead at 10am, Odette opens 60 days out, and Zén releases a whole month at once on the 1st. Here are 13 of Singapore’s hardest-to-book restaurants, with when bookings open, the deposit and cancellation rules, and the official booking link for each.
Quick tips: know your restaurant’s release time and book the minute it opens. Join the official waitlist if there’s one, since cancellations come up close to the date. Weekday lunches are easier than Friday and Saturday dinners. Book only through the official links below.
When bookings open: at a glance
| Restaurant | Bookings open | Deposit / guarantee | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Ends ★ |
46 days ahead, 10am | Shown when you book | Shown when you book |
| Odette ★★★ |
60 days ahead, updated daily | Non-refundable deposit | Change or transfer 72h ahead |
| Les Amis ★★★ |
Not published | Card for 1–5; full prepay for 6+ | 48h, or $250++ a guest |
| Zén ★★★ |
1st of the month before, 10am | Credit card | 72h, or full menu price |
| Jaan by Kirk Westaway ★★ |
Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Cloudstreet ★★ |
About 90 days ahead | Shown when you book | 72h |
| Meta ★★ |
Not published | $200 per diner hold | 72h, by email |
| Thevar ★★ |
Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Labyrinth ★ |
Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Born ★ |
Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Candlenut ★ |
Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Mott 32 — |
Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Spago — |
Not published | Not published | Not published |
★ = Michelin stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Singapore. “Not published” means the restaurant doesn’t state it on its website, so check the booking page.
Burnt Ends reservation
One Michelin star · Modern Australian barbecue
- When bookings open: the official booking widget releases dates 46 days ahead, at 10am. Set a reminder for the morning your date opens.
- Waitlist: if nothing is free, the widget lets you join the waiting list.
- Plan B: the Burnt Ends Cocktail Bar (#01-04) takes its own bookings for bar counter and lounge seats, but bar bookings get the cocktail bar menu only, not the restaurant menu.
- Hours: lunch Thursday to Saturday (seatings 12pm to 1pm), dinner Tuesday to Saturday (seatings 6pm to 7pm). Closed Sunday and Monday.
Address: 7 Dempsey Road, #01-02, Singapore 249671 · MRT: Napier (TE12), about 15 min walk · Booking: Weeloy booking widget on burntends.com.sg (official page)
Odette reservation
Three Michelin stars · Modern French
- When bookings open: Odette’s SevenRooms page says reservations open 60 days in advance, with new slots added daily.
- Deposit: all reservations are final and the deposit is non-refundable, but it’s deducted from your bill.
- Changes: you can’t cancel for a refund, but you can transfer the booking to someone else or reschedule at least 72 hours before.
- Menus: Delight (4 courses) $288++, Indulgence (6 courses) $468++, Vegetarian (6 courses) $348++.
- Good to know: children above 9 only. Smart casual, and men are asked to wear trousers and proper shoes.
Address: 1 St Andrew's Road, #01-04, National Gallery Singapore, Singapore 178957 · MRT: City Hall (NS25/EW13) · Booking: SevenRooms (official page)
Les Amis reservation
Three Michelin stars · French haute cuisine
- Card guarantee: for 1 to 5 guests, cancelling with less than 48 hours’ notice costs $250++ per guest.
- Groups of 6 or more: book through the Reservation Concierge (weekdays 10am to 6pm). The full menu price is charged when the booking is confirmed, with a 50% refund for cancellations more than two weeks out and none within 48 hours.
- Good to know: children aged 10 and above. Smart casual, with no shorts or flip-flops. Lunch from 12pm (last seating 1.15pm), dinner from 7pm (last seating 8.15pm).
Address: 1 Scotts Road, #01-16 Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208 · MRT: Orchard (NS22/TE14) · Booking: SevenRooms (official page)
Zén reservation
Three Michelin stars · Nordic-Japanese tasting menu
- When bookings open: Zén releases the next month’s tables on the 1st of each month at 10am Singapore time. For a table in January, book on 1 December.
- Cancellation: cancel at least 72 hours ahead. Later cancellations can be charged $450+ per guest for lunch or $620+ for dinner on your card.
- Party size: up to 4 online. For 5 to 8 guests, email [email protected] or call 6534 8880.
- Waitlist: the booking widget has a waiting list if your date is full.
- Menus: lunch $450++, dinner $620++. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
Address: 41 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089855 · MRT: Outram Park (EW16/NE3/TE17) · Booking: Weeloy booking widget on restaurantzen.com (official page)
Jaan by Kirk Westaway reservation
Two Michelin stars · Modern British
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- Why it’s hard: the dining room on level 70 seats just 35.
- Hours: lunch Tuesday to Saturday (last reservation 12.45pm), dinner Tuesday to Saturday (last reservation 7.30pm).
- Help: email [email protected] for special requests.
Address: Level 70, Swissôtel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882 · MRT: City Hall (NS25/EW13) · Booking: SevenRooms (official page)
Cloudstreet reservation
Two Michelin stars · Modern tasting menu with Sri Lankan roots
- When bookings open: the booking widget takes reservations about 90 days ahead.
- Cancellation: cancel at least 72 hours before. If your whole party hasn’t arrived 15 minutes after the booking time, the restaurant may change your experience.
- Waitlist: the widget has a waiting list for full dates.
- Hours: dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 6.30pm, lunch Friday and Saturday from 12pm. Call 6513 7868.
Address: 84 Amoy Street, Singapore 069903 · MRT: Telok Ayer (DT18) · Booking: Weeloy booking widget (official page)
Meta reservation
Two Michelin stars · Modern Korean tasting menu
Reservation policy and booking Google Maps
- Deposit: Meta puts a $200 per diner authorisation hold on your card to confirm the table.
- Changes: reservations are final, but you can transfer or reschedule by email at least 72 hours ahead. Later changes are charged the full menu price, and each no-show diner forfeits $200.
- Good to know: children 7 and above, if they can enjoy the full tasting menu. Smart casual, no flip-flops. Tables are held for 15 minutes. Meta moved from Keong Saik Road to Mohamed Sultan Road. Call 6513 0898.
Address: 9 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 238959 · MRT: Fort Canning (DT20) · Booking: Meta's official site (official page)
Thevar reservation
Two Michelin stars · Progressive Indian
- Hours: dinner Monday to Saturday (last seating 9pm), lunch Friday and Saturday (last seating 1pm).
- Good to know: smart casual is recommended, and flip-flops are discouraged. Thevar has moved from Keong Saik Road to Mohamed Sultan Road, so ignore old addresses.
Address: 16 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 238965 · MRT: Fort Canning (DT20), about 6 min walk · Booking: SevenRooms (official page)
Labyrinth reservation
One Michelin star · New Singaporean tasting menu
- Allow time: Labyrinth asks you to allow 3 hours for the full experience.
- Hours: dinner Wednesday to Sunday (last seating 7.30pm), lunch Friday to Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
- Help: email [email protected].
Address: 8 Raffles Avenue, #02-23 Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802 · MRT: Esplanade (CC3) or City Hall (NS25/EW13) · Booking: Labyrinth's official site (official page)
Born reservation
One Michelin star · Chinese-French tasting menu
- How to book: Born takes bookings only through its SevenRooms page, which also lists special experiences. Its website doesn’t publish deposit or cancellation rules, so read the terms on the booking page.
Address: 1 Neil Road, #01-01, Singapore 088804 · MRT: Maxwell (TE18) or Outram Park · Booking: SevenRooms (official page)
Candlenut reservation
One Michelin star · Peranakan
- Why book early: Candlenut was the world’s first Peranakan restaurant to win a Michelin star, and it’s known for its Ah-Ma-Kase chef’s menu.
- Hours: lunch daily 12pm to 3pm, dinner daily 6pm to 10pm. Large groups and events have a separate enquiry option on the booking page.
Address: 17A Dempsey Road, Singapore 249676 · MRT: Napier (TE12), about 15 min walk · Booking: SevenRooms (official page)
Mott 32 reservation
Contemporary Chinese (Peking duck)
- Peking duck: the apple-wood roasted Peking duck is the signature. For questions about it, email [email protected].
- Easier slots: the Dim Sum & Sip session (3pm to 4.30pm) is easier to get than dinner (5pm to 9.30pm). Lunch is 11.30am to 2.15pm.
Address: #B1-42-44, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956 · MRT: Bayfront (CE1/DT16) · Booking: SevenRooms (official page)
Spago reservation
Californian (Wolfgang Puck)
Book on Marina Bay Sands Google Maps
- Why book ahead: Spago is on level 57 of Marina Bay Sands, overlooking Marina Bay, so book ahead for evenings.
- Plan B: Spago Bar & Lounge takes separate bookings and has the same view.
- Hours: lunch until 2pm (last seating). Dinner until 9.30pm Sunday to Thursday and 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays (last seating).
- Good to know: children under 8 aren’t allowed, and the dress code applies to children too. The SkyPark infinity pool is for hotel guests only.
Address: Hotel Tower 2, Level 57, Sands SkyPark, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956 · MRT: Bayfront (CE1/DT16) · Booking: Marina Bay Sands (official page)
How to get a table at a hard-to-book restaurant
- Book at release time: Burnt Ends and Zén open at 10am. Be logged in and have your card ready before then.
- Use the waitlist: Burnt Ends, Zén and Cloudstreet all have official waiting lists, and tables come back when people cancel close to the date.
- Be flexible: lunch, weekdays and early or late seatings are far easier than Friday and Saturday dinner.
- Try the bar: Burnt Ends’ Cocktail Bar and Spago Bar & Lounge take separate bookings.
- Read the rules: most of these restaurants charge for late cancellations or no-shows, sometimes the full menu price.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the hardest restaurant to book in Singapore?
- Burnt Ends and Zén are among the hardest. Burnt Ends releases tables 46 days ahead at 10am, and Zén opens each month's tables on the 1st of the month before at 10am. Odette, Les Amis and the other Michelin-starred tasting-menu restaurants also fill quickly.
- How far in advance can I book Burnt Ends?
- Burnt Ends' official booking widget releases dates 46 days ahead, at 10am. If your date is full, join the waiting list in the widget, or book the separate Cocktail Bar.
- How do I make an Odette reservation?
- Book on Odette's SevenRooms page, which opens 60 days in advance with new slots added daily. A non-refundable deposit applies, deducted from your bill, and changes must be made at least 72 hours ahead.
- When do Zén reservations open?
- On the 1st of each month at 10am Singapore time, for the following month.
- Do Singapore fine-dining restaurants charge a deposit?
- Many do. Odette takes a non-refundable deposit, Meta holds $200 per diner, Les Amis charges $250++ per guest for late cancellations, and Zén charges the full menu price for cancellations within 72 hours.
- How do I book Mott 32 Singapore?
- Book on Mott 32's SevenRooms page, or email [email protected]. The Dim Sum & Sip session from 3pm is easier to get than dinner.
Last verified: November 2026 against each restaurant’s official website and booking page, and the MICHELIN Guide Singapore. Booking windows, deposits and menus can change, so check the booking page before you plan around them. Where To Eat is independent and not affiliated with any restaurant listed.