Dining at National Gallery Singapore: Where to Eat Before, During & After Your Visit
Looking for where to eat while in Singapore? From three-Michelin-starred Odette to local Peranakan classics at National Kitchen by Violet Oon, here's the complete guide to restaurants in Singapore's Civic District.
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Summary
- National Gallery Singapore is home to a mix of restaurants, cafés, and bars across the City Hall Wing and Supreme Court Wing.
- Fine dining highlights include the three-Michelin-starred Odette for modern French cuisine, elevated local favourites at National Kitchen by Violet Oon, and heritage Eurasian restaurant Gilmore.
- Casual options include Kopi 1930, Twenty Eight Café, Bakery Brera, Rempapa, and Seoul & So — spanning local, Korean, and European fare.
- Milli Sky Dining, Bar & Lounge offers rooftop cocktails, entertainment, and views of Singapore's skyline, open till 4am on weekends.
- Gallery Insiders receive up to 15% off dining and retail at participating restaurants.
Whether you're looking out for where to eat in Singapore before a show or after a gallery visit, National Gallery Singapore has a dining option for every occasion.
Home to some of Singapore's most celebrated restaurants, the Gallery is as much a food destination as it is a cultural one — spanning Michelin-starred fine dining to local kopi culture. Spread across the City Hall Wing and the Supreme Court Wing, the restaurants here range from one of the world's best fine dining destinations to neighbourhood-favourite local cafés, all set within two of Singapore's most storied heritage buildings.
Here's the full run-down of where to eat and drink at the Gallery.
Fine Dining at National Gallery Singapore
Odette
Price Range: $$$$
Cuisine: Modern French
Location: Supreme Court Wing, Level 1
Consistently ranked among Asia's and the world's best restaurants, Odette holds three Michelin stars — one of only a handful of restaurants in Singapore to do so. Chef Julien Royer's modern French cuisine is built around the world's finest seasonal ingredients and classic French techniques, with a menu that changes to reflect what's at its peak. Reservations are strongly recommended and often booked weeks out; plan well ahead.
All-Day Dining
National Kitchen by Violet Oon
Price Range: $$–$$$
Cuisine: Singaporean
Location: City Hall Wing, Level 2
National Kitchen by Violet Oon is one of Singapore's most celebrated names in heritage cuisine. Violet Oon — widely regarded as one of the country's foremost culinary figures — presents heirloom Peranakan and Eurasian recipes rooted in Singapore's rich multicultural history. Expect classics done with care: beef rendang, chilli crab, and kueh pie tee alongside lesser-known Straits Chinese dishes.
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Gilmore & Damian D’Silva
Price Range: $$–$$$
Cuisine: Singaporean
Location: Supreme Court Wing, Level 1
Chef Damian D'Silva brings heirloom Eurasian recipes — some dating back more than 200 years — to Gilmore, housed in the very building where his grandfather once worked as caretaker of the Supreme Court. His menu is a deeply personal tribute — heirloom Eurasian recipes, handcrafted kuehs, and Chinese-inflected dishes inspired by his grandfather's home cooking, all rooted in a living family history.
New Gallery Insider sign-ups receive 30% off with a minimum spend of $60+ per pax.
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Seoul & So
Price Range: $$–$$$
Cuisine: Korean
Location: City Hall Wing, Level 5
From the award-winning team behind Seoul at Conrad Singapore Orchard, Seoul & So showcases the progressive innovation of Korean BBQ while honouring the richness of traditional Korean cooking techniques. A refined take on a beloved format, well suited to a longer, leisurely meal.
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Kopi 1930 and Twenty Eight Cafe
Price Range: $–$$
Cuisine: Singaporean
Location: City Hall Wing, Level 1
Kopi 1930 and Twenty Eight Cafe share a space at the City Hall Wing as a unified café concept — part heritage kopi culture, part modern all-day brunch. On the Kopi 1930 side, expect Singapore classics: laksa, mee siam, kaya butter toast, and signature UFO buns at an accessible price point. Twenty Eight Cafe rounds out the menu with its signature kaya soufflé pancakes, shakshouka, and hearty sandwiches — a relaxed spot that works equally well for families, solo visitors, and groups.
New Gallery Insider sign-ups receive $20 off with a minimum spend of $100.
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Bakery Brera
Price Range: $–$$
Cuisine: French-European
Location: City Hall Wing, Level 1
A homegrown artisan bakery and café, Bakery Brera is known for French and European breads, gourmet coffee, healthy breakfast options, and wholesome lunch sets. Seasonal "Gallery Specials" inspired by current exhibitions make it a particularly fitting stop for art lovers — with kids' meals and ice cream rounding out the menu for families.
New Gallery Insider sign-ups receive a complimentary Brera's Signature Croissant with a minimum spend of $10.
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Rempapa
Price Range: $–$$
Cuisine: Singaporean
Location: Supreme Court Wing, Level 1
Rempapa brings local comfort food and desserts with a modern twist, infused with the multicultural heritage of Singapore. Helmed by the same team behind Gilmore & Damian D'Silva, it is designed as an inviting, accessible space where heritage cooking is made approachable — a casual counterpart to the fine dining experiences elsewhere in the Gallery.
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Bars and Cocktails at the Gallery
Milli Sky Dining, Bar & Lounge
Price Range: $$–$$$
Cuisine: Singaporean
Location: City Hall Wing, Levels 5 & 6
Milli occupies two floors above the Gallery, each with a distinct character. Level 5 is a vibrant club space with a nostalgic Singaporean music programme. Level 6 is an intimate bar and lounge with rooftop views of Singapore's skyline, helmed by LG Han — chef-owner of the acclaimed Labyrinth restaurant — alongside Vijay Mudaliar, co-founder of Native, one of Asia's and the world's best bars. Open till 4am on weekends. 15% off all à la carte items daily from 11am – 9.30pm (excluding Public Holiday eves, Public Holidays, and Valentine's Day).
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Visitor Tips for Dining at National Gallery Singapore
If you're planning a longer meal at Odette, book well ahead — tables are often snapped up weeks in advance. National Kitchen by Violet Oon and Gilmore are also worth reserving, especially on weekends.
In terms of getting around, the two wings each have their own distinct dining character. The City Hall Wing is where you'll find National Kitchen by Violet Oon, Kopi 1930 and Twenty Eight Café, Bakery Brera, Seoul & So, and Milli. Cross over to the Supreme Court Wing for Odette, Gilmore, and Rempapa.
Before you visit, it's worth signing up as a Gallery Insider — members receive up to 15% off dining and retail at participating restaurants, plus exclusive welcome offers at several venues.
