Nervous about meeting your partner’s parents? Start with one great meal at a time. Try these 5 restaurants that’ll win their heart and bellies.
1. Maison Yoshoku
Meeting your other half’s parents for the first time? Start with a great restaurant, then amuse them with dessert. Maison Yoshoku’s interior combines muted tones, soft lighting, and Japanese details, making conversations easy. Here are a few dinner picks worth trying – a selection of modern Yoshoku dishes and Izakaya-style plates.
You’ve got to try the Trevally Crudo (S$24), paired with house-made yuzu ponzu, wasabi oil for that nice kick, and heirloom tomatoes. Good for sharing, the Maison Yoshoku Bouillabaisse (S$34) is a Japanese take on French seafood stew paired with sourdough bread.
End off the meal at the dessert Omakase Bar. Choose from the 3-course (S$25), 5-course (S$35), or 7-course (S$45) – whichever you think suits your in-laws and will be in-law-approved.
The dessert Omakase Bar is available from 3pm to 10pm daily, with limited slots. Click here to make your reservations!
Maison Yoshoku
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📍 252 North Bridge Road, Raffles City Shopping Centre, #03-43, Singapore 179103
🕚 11.30am–10pm (Daily)
2. Summer Pavilion
If your goal tonight is to be the favourite child-in-law, then Summer Pavilion is a Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant that speaks for itself. It’s a polished fine-dining experience, which is a plus or minus depending on the occasion.
Trust us on their Double-boiled Superior Bird’s Nest served in a whole coconut (S$108), warm, hearty, and nourishing. With many proteins to choose from, the Barbecued Ibérico Pork with honey sauce (S$48) was a showstopper, and the must-try Poached Rice with Canadian Lobster Meat (S$32). Close the meal on a nostalgic note with Yam Paste Ice Cream (S$12), which reimagines orh nee in a cool, creamy form.
If you’re aiming for in-law approval, Summer Pavilion is a safe bet. Reserve ahead here, order generously, and enjoy the compliments.
Summer Pavilion
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📍 7 Raffles Avenue, Level 3 The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia, Singapore 039799
🕚 11.30am – 2.30pm & 6.30pm – 10.30pm (Daily)
3. Dill
Seen other half’s parents before and you’re just looking for good food that leaves a good impression? Then you’ve picked the right table at Dill.
Good food, calm ambience, and servers who know what they’re doing. Dill is a warm, vibrant space to enjoy delicious, casual Scandinavian food. They turn up the elegance with a Set Menu and à la carte options, with dinner and drinks served from Wednesday to Saturday, 4pm to 11pm.
We’d suggest trying the Waffle with Löyrom (S$32), Toast Skagen with Fermented Turnips (S$28), Wagyu Onglet with Tarragon and Kailan (S$49), and Wild-caught Fish with Potato and Leeks (S$49).
Make your reservations here – good food and a good impression.
Dill
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📍 33 Duxton Road, Singapore 089497
🕚 12pm–2pm (Thu & Fri) & 4pm–11pm (Daily, except Sun to Tue)
4. Fico
A weekend lunch is the easiest way to spend quality time with your partner’s parents. They will judge the food, and you can take the credit! You can always count on Fico for charming, honest Italian dishes.
The standouts here are their signature Charcoal-grilled Octopus (S$38), charred to perfection; the Paccheri (S$42), a rich tomato-based pasta loaded with generous portions of seafood; and Fico’s Tiramisu (S$18), the sweet finish every Italian brunch needs.
Book tables here for the current or future in-laws, please!
Fico
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📍East Coast Park | Tanjong Beach Club
🕚 Various timings
5. Carlitos Casa de Comidas
Dinners with your future or current in-laws need not be stressful. Keep it casual at Carlitos, where sharing dishes is made easy. They make it easy to order, pass, and taste a little of everything.
Having been more than 4 times, my top picks are the Pimientos de Padrón (S$10), peppers with salt, Croquetas de Jamón (from S$7), Ibérico ham croquettes, Pepito Madrid (S$15), Angus beef flatbread, and the Tapa de Paella (S$25).
Carlitos also turns 2 on 12 November and will be transforming into a lively Basque-inspired street party, from 5.30pm to 11.30pm! Secure your ticket here to enjoy 3 tapas and 1 drink for S$38 – each guest must have one ticket for entry!
Small plates, big spread, everyone’s fork in. Win them over, one dish at a time. Secure your table here.
Carlitos Casa de Comidas
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📍 350 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427598
🕚 Various timings
Whether it’s a first meeting or the hundredth, a great meal is the easiest way to say “we’re glad you’re here.” Take your pick from these spots.
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