Whether you live by la dolce vita or joie de vivre, discover the city’s most stylish weekend tables inspired by the convivial brunch traditions of Europe.
Text by: Eris Choo
SUMMER HILL
Summer Hill brings the rustic charm of rural France to Orchard Road with Autumn Abundance, inspired by the bounty of fall. Expect hearty countryside classics served in small plates designed for sharing and endless sampling. Superb highlights by Chef Anthony Yeoh include Cotriade, Brittany’s creamy fish stew with halibut, leeks, and white wine; Duck Leg Confit with Sauce Bigarade; a rich, slow-braised Venison Pie; and Petite Salé with Lentils, featuring smoked pork belly and puy lentils.
From the dessert trolley are sweet creations such as Grape Harvest Cake and citron tart. To cool down, head to the whimsical Snow Cone Bar to build your own icy treats. Diners are invited to join in faire chabrot — the age-old southern French ritual of pouring red wine into the last of one’s soup and drinking it from the bowl, a communal gesture that celebrates abundance, togetherness, and not letting good things go to waste.
FORTUNA TERRAZZA
Be transported to the sunny coasts of Italy at this new Amalfi-inspired cafe and brunch terrace by the team behind Craig Road’s Fortuna Italian Trattoria. Designed as a space to linger, the cafe features hand-painted ceramics, tiled archways, and sun-dappled corners framed by lemon trees. Forget about the usual sourdoughs: fried pizzas take centre stage, serving as the golden, fluffy base for bold and playful creations themed around coastal brunching and tasty Italian fare. Standouts include Folded Eggs alla Diavola, with velvety soft-scrambled eggs, spicy salami spread, garlicky spinach, and a drizzle of Fortuna’s signature Yummy Yah Chilli Oil; and the #6 Cheese Toastie, layered with six Italian cheeses for pure, gooey comfort. For crunch lovers, the IFC 28 (Italian Fried Chicken) offers irresistible crispiness with its cornflake crust and tangy herb mayo. Sweet endings come in the form of the Ricottamisu Hot Cake, crowned with coffee mascarpone and dark chocolate crumble.
LE PRISTINE
Grand Hyatt Singapore’s modern European restaurant has a new Sunday Brunch that is worth waking up early for. Conceived by Chef Sergio Herman, who previously headed the three Michelin-starred Oud Sluis, the brunch is a lively affair, with a highlight of the new menu being Sergio’s Father’s Fish Soup. This cherished recipe comes from the chef’s early years working with his father at their family-run restaurant in Zeeland, the Netherlands. The cold selection features items such as Salad Le Pristine, vitello tonnato, and pumpkin burrata, while the seafood bar offers hamachi, tuna, Irish Mor oysters, and gambero rosso with finger lime. Live stations serve pizzette marinara, ravioli ricotta verbena, and barbecue gambero. Finish off at the sweet bar with tiramisu, panna cotta, and chocolate tart. Elevate the brunch with a free-flow beverage package for an additional $50, which includes refreshing spritzes, classic cocktails, and bubblies.
ALTRO ZAFFERANO
Here’s another reason to visit Altro Zafferano aside from its breathtaking views: its new The Italian Table Brunch, a convivial Saturday affair celebrating the spirit of Italian family dining. This monthly brunch (12pm–3pm) is inspired by Head Chef Federico Schiraldi’s upbringing in Puglia, Italy, where weekends were spent cooking and sharing meals with loved ones. The menu unfolds with warm focaccinas, aged Parma ham with Sicilian melon, and burrata with roasted tomato pesto, followed by comforting classics such as slow-roasted veal with tuna sauce, baby cuttlefish with gremolata, and artisanal pastas like orecchiette with stracciatella or fusilloni with Wagyu beef cheek ragù. Mains include grilled Angus striploin, Corsican seabass baked acqua pazza, and charcoal-grilled artichokes. The feast concludes with a sweet spread of tiramisu, Sicilian cannoli, and fruit cake, with optional free-flow beverage packages.