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Singapore’s fine-dining scene is about to get its most significant homecoming yet. André Chiang, the legendary force behind the former Restaurant André and a Michelin Lifetime Achievement recipient, is officially returning to a permanent stage at the Raffles Hotel Singapore.
Opening on March 31, 1887 by André sees the chef taking the helm of the hotel’s historic formal dining room. Named after the year Raffles Hotel first opened, this new flagship isn’t trying to cosplay the past. Instead, it draws straight from the hotel’s history and turns it into a dining experience we can all look forward to.
The menu combines Raffles’ past and Singapore’s multicultural cuisine, interpreted through French cooking. Expect locally sourced ingredients, reworked classics, and quiet nods to Victorian-era dining and the hotel’s early social life.
And it’s not just the food paying homage to history – you’ll be served from original Raffles’ silverware, and the silver trolleys that were literally buried underground for safety during World War II.
Diners will have both à la carte and set menu options, paired with old- and new-world wines, as well as creative alcohol-free pairings inspired by Nanyang flavours.
As for its design, famed designer Bill Bensley has transformed the former Raffles Grill into a light-filled “glasshouse”. The room’s formal look is preserved, while layering in modern touches and sustainability-led details. Marble and wood meet palm trees and traditional punkahs, reflecting the region’s tropical character, while the layout keeps the space feeling airy and light – a contemporary take on a century-old setting.
Make your reservations at the link here, and knowing Chef André, these seats are likely to be snagged fast.
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