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6 Best Lunch Restaurants in Singapore (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

You've got maybe an hour for lunch in Singapore, a hungry group, and no time to gamble on a place that turns out to be all Instagram angles and no flavor. These lunch restaurants have racked up more than 25,000 Google reviews between them, and every single one sits at 4.5 stars or higher. That's not a coin flip, it's a shortlist where the worst-case outcome is still a solid meal.

Short answer: Arbora @ Mount Faber Peak tops the list at 4.8 stars across 9,237 reviews, the highest review volume here by a wide margin. Cappadocia Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant (4.7, 7,696 reviews) and Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant (4.8, 4,591 reviews) round out the strongest all-rounders. Expect $20-40 per person for a casual weekday lunch based on reviewer-reported spend, more at hilltop or dinner-leaning spots.
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How the six lunch spots stack up

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Cherki 4.5 ★ 24 n/a View ›
2 Arbora @ Mount Faber Peak 4.8 ★ 9,237 Views + big-group lunch View ›
3 Cappadocia Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant 4.7 ★ 7,696 Turkish and Mediterranean spread View ›
4 Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant 4.8 ★ 4,591 Authentic Turkish, smaller crowd View ›
5 808 Eating House 4.9 ★ 2,119 Joo Chiat neighborhood lunch View ›
6 Lazy Lizard - Upper Thomson 4.8 ★ 1,980 Casual Western food with weekday set lunch View ›
6 Best Lunch Restaurants in Singapore (2026)

Our picks, one by one

Cherki logo
★ Featured Partner#1🕑 Open 7 days

Cherki

4.524 Google reviews

Located in the heart of Singapore’s CBD at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Cherki is a modern Peranakan restaurant and bar that celebrates the richness of local heritage through contemporary lens. Blending traditional flavours with modern techniques, Cherki offers a dining experience that is both nostalgic and refreshingly inventive.

What people praise

  • Warm and friendly staff who provide attentive and welcoming service.
  • Beautiful presentation of dishes, especially the traditional tiered tingkat lunch sets.
  • Delicious fusion of modern and traditional Peranakan flavors, with standout dishes like Buah Keluak Fried Rice and Dry Laksa with Prawns..
  • Generous portions that offer great value for money.
  • Cozy and stylish atmosphere perfect for relaxing meals and social gatherings.
  • The new cocktail menu that creatively tells stories of Peranakan culture through unique, locally inspired flavours.
  • All night Happy Hour, offering quality drinks and an inviting evening vibe.
  • Special promotion: All Day Happy Hour until 31st of December 2025.
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume24 · 2th
Confidenceearly
Recency2 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown71% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Cherki excels in delivering a memorable modern Peranakan dining experience with exceptional food, service, and atmosphere. It stands out as a top choice for anyone seeking a flavorful and culturally rich meal in Singapore’s CBD. We highly recommend visiting Cherki, whether you’re here for a long lunch, date night, or after-work drinks, Cherki promises to deliver flavours, stories, and memories worth coming back for.

Website+6568127222 Directions

Union St, Singapore 018906

Arbora @ Mount Faber Peak logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Arbora @ Mount Faber Peak

4.89,237 Google reviews

Arbora sits on Mount Faber Peak and pairs a hilltop garden setting with an Asian spin on Western classics. It's built for family dining, with an outdoor playground and a kids' menu alongside dishes like Bamboo Chicken Nasi Lemak and Lobster Laksa. The restaurant also runs a pet-friendly seating zone, a detail that shows up again and again in its reviews.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly praise specific staff members by name for attentive, unhurried service
  • The Bamboo Nasi Lemak and Lobster Laksa come up as standout dishes across multiple reviews
  • The hilltop, cable-car-adjacent setting gets called out as ideal for celebrations and dates
  • Large portions and thoughtful touches, like a free birthday cake, show up in recent reviews

Worth knowing

  • A destination hilltop lunch here runs higher than a neighborhood cafe
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume9,237 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: With 9,237 reviews at 4.8 stars, this is the most-proven lunch option on the list by a wide margin. If you want a sure thing for a group, book ahead.

Website Book now+6563610088 Directions

109 Mount Faber Rd, Mount Faber Peak, Singapore 099203

Cappadocia Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Cappadocia Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant

4.77,696 Google reviews

Cappadocia sits on Bussorah Street in the historic Kampong Glam district, a stretch long known for Turkish and Middle Eastern food. The restaurant reopened under new management in March 2022 and serves kebabs, mezze, and baklava prepared by Turkish chefs. It's a full sit-down restaurant rather than a quick counter, with both lunch and dinner service.

What people praise

  • Reviewers call out the kebabs and grilled meats as consistently authentic
  • The coffee and dessert selection, including baklava and kunefe, gets frequent praise
  • Complimentary dishes on the house show up in more than one review
  • Staff are described as friendly and knowledgeable about the menu

Worth knowing

  • One recent reviewer flagged average food and slow service on an off visit
  • Pricier than a typical hawker lunch, per reviewer comments
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume7,696 · 91th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Strong numbers (4.7 stars, 7,696 reviews) and a distinct cuisine niche. Good for a sit-down lunch that doesn't feel rushed.

Website Book now+6583573861 Directions

67 Bussorah St, Singapore 199480

Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant

4.84,591 Google reviews

Ayasofya is a few doors down from Cappadocia on the same Bussorah Street strip, also serving Turkish cuisine including lamb and chicken mandy, mezze platters, and Turkish tea. It's a straightforward restaurant setup without the event-venue extras some competitors offer.

What people praise

  • The mandy rice and lamb dishes get singled out repeatedly as standout orders
  • Multiple reviewers name specific staff, including the manager, for warm, personal service
  • Portions are described as generous across several reviews
  • Wait times are frequently reported as short, even at lunch
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume4,591 · 85th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: At 4.8 stars across 4,591 reviews, this edges out Cappadocia on rating but trails it on volume. Either Bussorah Street spot is a safe bet.

Website Book now+6591340468 Directions

51 Bussorah St, Singapore 199467

808 Eating House logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

808 Eating House

4.92,119 Google reviews

808 Eating House is a modern Singaporean restaurant on Joo Chiat Road from chef Eugene Chee, blending Chinese, Malay, and Indian influences into a sharing-plate menu. Dishes like duck fat financiers, tom yum mussels, and cold bee hoon lean into local flavor with a casual, no-frills setup.

What people praise

  • The tom yum mussels and duck fat financiers are called out across multiple reviews as must-orders
  • Attentive service is a recurring theme, with several reviewers naming staff directly
  • Reviewers note fresh mussels, unusually so for Singapore, per one detailed review
  • Good for both walk-ins and larger group bookings, per reviewer accounts
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume2,119 · 79th
Confidencevery high
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest rating on this list at 4.9 stars, with 2,119 reviews behind it. A strong pick if Joo Chiat is convenient for you.

Website Book now+6589468089 Directions

153 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427431

Lazy Lizard - Upper Thomson logo
#6🕑 Open 7 days

Lazy Lizard - Upper Thomson

4.81,980 Google reviews

Lazy Lizard on Upper Thomson Road has grown from a single Sixth Avenue bistro bar, established in 2003, into a chain of casual restaurants across the island. It's known for Western comfort food like rack of pork and fish and chips, and has won the Singapore Food Master award for three straight years, 2020 to 2022.

What people praise

  • The rack of pork and fish and chips are frequently named as standout orders
  • The weekday set lunch, served noon to 3pm with soup and dessert included, gets specific praise
  • Cozy, casual atmosphere comes up often, including TVs playing familiar shows
  • CDC voucher acceptance is noted as a plus by at least one reviewer

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer found the sauteed mushroom dish overly intense in flavor
  • A la carte pricing without the set lunch feels steep to at least one reviewer
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,980 · 74th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Solid 4.8 stars across 1,980 reviews. The set lunch deal is the detail worth remembering if you're going on a weekday.

Website Book now+6562520706 Directions

906M Upper Thomson Rd, Singapore 787110

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How we ranked these

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume shows how many diners actually left a rating, which we weigh against others in the same search. Confidence blends the two so a 5-star restaurant with 10 reviews doesn’t outrank a 4.8-star spot with thousands. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No restaurant can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does lunch cost in Singapore? (2026)

Reviewer-reported spend on this list ranged from about $20 to $40 per person for a casual sit-down lunch, climbing higher at hilltop or dinner-oriented venues. Group size, whether you order a la carte versus a set menu, and drinks all move the number.

Lunch spots across Singapore

These six span very different parts of the island: Mount Faber Peak to the south, Kampong Glam’s Bussorah Street in the city center, Joo Chiat in the east, and Upper Thomson in the north. Searching for lunch restaurants near me will likely surface a mix of these depending on where in Singapore you’re starting from.

What to check before you book a lunch table

  • Does the set lunch menu run during the hours you’re planning to visit?
  • Is there a minimum group size for a reservation, or can you walk in?
  • Does the restaurant accept CDC vouchers or other local payment schemes?
  • Is outdoor or pet-friendly seating available if that matters to your group?
  • How far in advance do you need to book for a weekend lunch?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these six lunch restaurants?

We compared restaurants surfacing for lunch searches in Singapore, weighing real Google ratings against review volume so a restaurant with thousands of reviews isn’t outranked by one with a handful.

How often is this list updated?

We refresh this page periodically using live Google data. It was last verified in July 2026.

Which of these is best for a large group lunch?

Arbora @ Mount Faber Peak and Lazy Lizard both come up in reviews as accommodating larger parties, with Arbora’s outdoor hilltop seating and Lazy Lizard’s set lunch menu built for groups.

Do any of these restaurants have vegetarian or halal options?

Cappadocia is listed as a halal restaurant. Check directly with each restaurant for current dietary accommodations, since menus change.

The bottom line

For a safe default, Arbora @ Mount Faber Peak has the review volume and rating to back up the hype, especially for a group or a celebration lunch. If you want something faster and closer to the city center, the Bussorah Street pair of Cappadocia and Ayasofya are both proven picks. Either way, book ahead for weekday lunch rushes.

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