Look forward to enjoying a meal with your significant other or friends at these popular dining spots with outdoor dining areas
This story was first published on June 27, 2020, and updated on February 8, 2024.
With year-end torrential showers now a thing of the past, Singapore is back to its regular tropical climate programming which makes for perfect balmy alfresco dining escapades. Time to trade utilitarian rainboots for chic sandals and head outdoors to the best alfresco restaurants in Singapore for some sun and breeze. While you’re soaking up the vibes and the views, fuel up with some of the best plates on the island and perhaps even take the edge off with a tipple or two. And with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, these sexy locations are red hot for date nights too.
1. Fico
Touted as one of the hardest to book alfresco restaurants in Singapore, Fico is an homage to Puglia—hometown of chef Mirko Febbrile—in the coastal region of Italy, famed for its vibrant culture and amazing cuisine. Located in East Coast Parkway which overlooks the sea, Fico delivers a good representation of the majestic sea view you’d get in Puglia. Febbrile’s plates revolves around “cucina povera”—a waste-not want-not culinary approach achieved through using three to four ingredients to curate dishes with big and bold flavours. Besides the fresh pasta, the pillowy soft focaccina (a cross between pizza and focaccia) is a highlight here featuring varying flavour combinations. Our favourite? Piennolo giallo tomatoes topped with gulf anchovies, baked black olives and capers.