Enjoy a bang-for-your-buck set lunch in Singapore at some of the best restaurants.
The Little Red Dot is known as a veritable food haven, so it’s only expected that you’d be spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding on a place for lunch. Not sure whether to have Italian, steak or Japanese? Why not try all these delicious dishes? Here’s our handy guide for you to find an affordable and executive set lunch in Singapore. Get the best bang for your buck!
P.S. Afternoon menus are usually available from 12pm to 2pm (some even till 3pm!) but it’s best to confirm timings with the restaurant and book a table as they fill out fast.
1. Tilly’s
Lunch just got a whole lot tastier with Tilly’s diverse set lunch menu. Curated by chef Andrew Walsh of Michelin-starred Cure, this Irish dining experience is available from Thursday to Saturday, 12pm to 2.30pm. Whether you’re craving hearty comfort food or gourmet Irish bites, you can choose between a two-course meal for $32++ or a three-course feast for $38++. Indulge in starters like tuna ceviche with Vietnamese dressing or Tilly’s scotch egg, mains such as grilled pepper crust short rib steak frites or Tilly’s fish and chips, and desserts featuring sticky toffee pudding or grilled tipperary brie.
Tilly’s, 31 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089138
2. Sospiri
Sospiri offers a blend of Southern Italian flavours and stunning panoramic skyline views from its prime location on level 7 of the IOI Central Boulevard Towers. At the helm is Michelin-starred chef Matteo Ponti, who brings to life fresh ingredients like ripe tomatoes, wild vegetables, and artichokes. Tuck into three- to seven-course weekday lunch sets (available from 11.30pm to 2.30pm) starting at $38++ featuring pasta, seafood, roast meat and dessert. The four-course sharing menu is great for big groups.
Sospiri, Level 7, IOI Central Boulevard Towers, 2 Central Boulevard, Singapore 018916
3. Imbue
Looking for an elegant lunch option in the Keong Saik area? Make a date with Imbue to enjoy two-course ($58) or three-course ($68) menus. We recommend the suckling pig with onion potato pancake appetiser, followed by the crab claypot rice accompanied by morel stuffed with prawn paste. For dessert, the roasted lily bulb mouse creation is a light sweet treat, while the chocolate shiitake cremeux offers a more decadent end to the meal.
Imbue, 32 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089137
4. Burma Social
Known for its fusion of traditional Burmese recipes with modern twists, this spot offers a unique dining experience. Highlights include dim sum creations like silky Siam truffle and har gao with green curry prawn, alongside bao buns filled with chicken, prawns, or pork. Don’t miss the Burmese Bao made of plant-based meat and loaded with Burmese spices. The executive lunch set offers three or four courses, starting from just $38.
Burma Social, multiple locations including Tras Street and Siglap
5. Saint Pierre
Lunch at a two Michelin-starred restaurant? Yes, please! For a quick yet luxurious lunch, indulge in the two-course set at $158 per person, available Wednesday to Friday. Choose between a first starter and a main, and if you’re in the mood for more, a cheese supplement is available at $38 (or $18 per person for a sharing portion).
For a more leisurely experience, opt for the three-course set at $198 per person, which includes a second starter, main, and dessert. Elevate your meal with wine pairings – $108 for a classic accompaniment or $188 for a premium selection. For those seeking a full culinary journey, the four-course set at $228 per person is available from Wednesday to Saturday, with additional wine pairing options.
Saint Pierre, #02-02B, One Fullerton, 1 Fullerton Road, Singapore 049213
6. HighHouse
Ditch the boardroom for an alfresco dining sesh 60 levels in the air with HighHouse’s set lunch menu, available from Monday to Thursday, 11.30am to 2.30pm. With a modern Pan-Asian twist and vibrant Pacific Rim flavours, you’re in for a treat. Choose between a two-course meal starting at $48 or indulge in a three-course feast for $58.
Highlights include the 48-month aged jamón ibérico de bellota and grilled Indonesian squid for starters, followed by mains like salted olive orecchiette pasta and Josper grilled beef grain bowl. End on a sweet note with desserts like chitose strawberry mille feuille or the signature churros.
HighHouse, Level 61 and 62, 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
7. Rempapa
The star of the show at Rempapa’s weekday lunch? A nasi lemak platter, paired with a choice of dishes made from beloved heritage recipes. This set lunch for two kicks off with two starters: sayur lodeh and homemade acar. Then, enjoy two portions of nasi lemak, featuring fragrant jasmine coconut rice, silver fish, cucumber, fried eggs, and homemade sambal. For the perfect pairing, choose two accompaniments from a selection of delicious options like ayam berempah, beef cheek rendang, sambal udang, Hakka fried pork, and more.
Rempapa, #01-01/02/03 Park Place Residences at PLQ, 2 Paya Lebar Road, Singapore 409053
8. Quay House
Embark on a spice-filled adventure at Quay House, where history and flavours collide. Travel from past to present on a taste journey across the Maritime Silk route. The executive set lunch menu has two- and three-course options (from $24++) with a choice of starter, main, and dessert. Start with the crispy eggplant or Asian wings before moving on to rice bowls, boas, wraps or pasta as the mains. End your meal with a universally favourite dessert, churros. Set lunches are available from Monday to Friday, 12pm to 3pm.
Quay House, 51 Circular Road, Singapore 049406
9. Griglia Open Fire Italian Kitchen
Tuck into tantalising grilled dishes at this open fire Italian restaurant. The space is great for group lunches or one-on-one meetings, with a mix of sharing plates and hearty mains. At $38, the lunch menu wows us with impressive options such as burratina with Sicilian pesto and roasted tomatoes, scallops carpaccio, and beef tenderloin tartare with confit egg yolk as starters. Follow up with a corsican seabass, pappardelle with pork cheek, Iberico pork collar or beef striplion tagliata. Desserts aren’t too heavy with a choice of Capri in a cake (+ $10) and mini cannolis.
Griglia Open Fire Italian Kitchen, multiple locations including Craig Road and Katong
10. Caffe Fernet
Nothing beats the office blues like having your lunch with a spectacular view of Marina Bay. Add Italian fare and cocktails (shh, we won’t tell) and you’ve got a sweet deal. Caffe Fernet’s pasta lunch set is available on Thursdays and Fridays from 12pm to 2.30pm. Starters include burrata, melon with aged parma ham, steak tartare (+$8), and four pasta choices. There’s Mafaldine cacio e pepe, spicy vodka lumache, mafaldine cacio e pepe and beef tagliatelle (+15). Pair them with selected cocktails and wines at just $16 a glass.
Caffe Fernet, #01-05, Customs House, 70 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049323
11. Dumpling Darlings
Dumpling Darlings has an excellent set lunch deal at just $17 for a bowl of egg noodles, four dumplings, and a chilled drink. It’s no wonder both the Amoy and Circular Road locations are swarming with office people come lunch. The miso mushroom noodles are an umami bomb with braised mushroom, miso tare, and sofrito. Meanwhile, the Sichuan pork noodles bring on the heat with spicy minced meat, Sichuan tare and bacon sofrito. Bigger groups can get one dumpling of each flavour – smoked duck, fried pierogi, spicy Sichuan, and prawn with crab (+$2) are must-tries!
Dumpling Darlings, multiple locations including Amoy Street and Circular Road
12. Siri House
This restaurant at Dempsey Hill brings contemporary Asian small plates, salads, pasta and main dishes to the table. Starting from $38, the lunch menu (11.30am to 2.30pm) has plenty of options (up to 10 for mains!) and a la carte picks for a hefty meal. Think along the likes of arugula beet salad, confit garlic hummus with sourdough, burrata, and scallop ceviche (+$6) as starters. Plus, Iberico pork cheek, kabocha risotto, short rib cheesesteak roll, Asari clam bouillabaisse, barramundi, and prawn pappardelle for mains. End on a sweet note with coconut and lychee pannacotta, orange and chocolate mousse with hazelnut ice cream, or Sicilian pistachio ice cream with brown butter crumble and cured egg yolk and parmesan for non-sweet tooths.
Siri House, #01-02, Dempsey Hill, 8D Dempsey Road, Singapore 249672
13. Flutes
This is a great lunch spot to impress your business execs. Flutes offers a lush setting and a classic executive lunch menu. The two- and three-course meals (from $48) include yellowfin tuna tartare, Humpty Doo barramundi, Dorper lamb shepherd’s pie, mushroom and farro risotto, and BBQ futari wagyu rump (+$18). Desserts like chocolate brownie with poached cherry and ginger parfait with almond florentine complete the meal. The dishes rotate regularly, so be sure to check with the restaurant for the latest menu.
Flutes, #01-02, Midtown House, 120 Beach Road, Singapore 189769
14. Fat Cow
Indulge in a luxurious mid-day meal at fine dining establishment Fat Cow. The set lunch (Monday to Sunday, 12pm-3pm) comes with salad, chawanmushi, miso soup, and dessert. For mains, choose from favourites like the Fat Cow donburi ($58), Charcoal-grilled wagru yakiniku don ($68), and the fat foa-gura don ($58). Also available is the chef’s choice of premium sushi for $55.
Fat Cow, #01-01/02 Camden Medical Centre, 1 Orchard Boulevard, Singapore 248649
15. Bedrock Bar & Grill
This LA-themed restaurant is a welcome respite from the crowd along Orchard Road. With such exquisite offerings, Bedrock Grill’s three-course set lunch (from $42) is worth every penny. Commence your meal with a choice of piping hot bowl of truffle mushroom soup or char-grilled baby gem (heirloom tomatoes). Next, choose from sumptuous steak (rib-eye or tenderloin), barramundi, or lamb ribs as a main.
For dessert, choose between a burnt cheesecake and a salted caramel lava cake. Also available is a two-course menu with burgers, fish and chips, short rib and mushroom fettuccine for mains.
Bedrock Bar & Grill, #01-05, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard, 96 Somerset Road, Singapore 238163
16. Les Bouchons
Save a trip to Paris with a visit to this classic French restaurant. Les Bouchons’ three-course weekday lunch set is available from 12pm to 2pm. From $39, you get a choice of entree (French onion soup, escargots, chicken liver mousse or salad caprese), mains (lamb chops, salmon fillet or sirloin steak) and dessert (a scoop of ice cream or Valrhona chocolate mousse).
Les Bouchons, multiple locations including Ann Siang and Robertson Quay
17. Bella Pasta
With riverfront views, this Italian restaurant is adorned with rustic wooden furniture and quaint cobblestone flooring. Lunch sets are reasonably priced at $28++ and from 11.30am to 2.30pm. Enjoy a soup, baked eggplant or seafood ceviche to start. Next, you’ll be served a main of tagliatelle el pancetta, chicken saltimbucca or gnocchi. End with a dessert of the day.
Bella Pasta, #01-09 Riverside View, 30 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238251
18. Morsels
Morsels has a unique four-course set at $50, featuring a rotating menu of noodles of the week, tokachi herb beef ragu, confit sunchoke (risotto), a catch of the week with fermented tomato fish jus and pork belly with sweet potato. This also comes with a snack and dessert. Not in the mood for noods? Enjoy a three-course meal with the likes of cured scallop carpaccio and burrata as appetisers, wild mushroom risotto and Iberico abanico pork for mains.
Morsels, #01-04, 25 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249670
19. Garibaldi Italian Restaurant and Bar
Priding itself as an authority on Italian cuisine, Garibaldi offers top-notch Italiano fine dining made accessible with its signature lunch menu at $48+. Kick off with an endive salad, angus beef tartare, buffalo mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes (+$10), or cauliflower soup. For mains, choose from a scrumptious selection of beef ragout fettuccine, braised chicken thigh “cacciatore” and Italian seabass and crab meat (+$20). End the meal with the dessert of the day
Garibaldi Italian Restaurant and Bar, #01-02, 36 Purvis Street, Singapore 188613
20. Bochinche
Known for its fine selection of South American cuisine, Bochinche currently offers a three-course ($35) lunch set. Kick off your meal with momotaro tomato gazpacho followed by a slab of “Beefland” ribeye grilled to perfection, then indulge your sweet tooth with a dessert of forest berries panna cotta or the cheese of the month for that perfect finish.
Bochinche, 27 Club Street, Singapore 069413
Book a table for that executive lunch or simply an affordable meal with your colleagues at these restaurants offering impressive set menus in Singapore.
