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Preludio

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👍👍 It's a nice place for fine dining, a new concept for me. . Place - weekend parking is reasonable here. Place is nice and cozy, not crowded. Very exclusive feel with nice deck around. . Food - as expected, fine dining is small portion of food with many course. Food wise generally taste nice with some... People often mention menu, dish, service, experience, dishes, great, restaurant, dining, Preludio, lunch,


Address

182 Cecil St, #03-01/02, Singapore 069547

Website

preludio.sg

Contact

+65 6904 5686

Price rating

$$$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (206 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Bang B. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a nice place for fine dining, a new concept for me. . Place - weekend parking is reasonable here. Place is nice and cozy, not crowded. Very exclusive feel with nice deck around. . Food - as expected, fine dining is small portion of food with many course. Food wise generally taste nice with some dish stood out like the beef and pasta. . Pricing - its on the high side for fine dining if I compared to other fine dining. But I'll visit again after a long time to rotate places I go. . Recommended more for couples, I went as a family dining and it's okay. But it's more suitable for couples. . Overall it's a place I'll visit again but not too soon as the pricing is on the high side, other consideration such as food and service are OK, but nothing really to shout about. Good to visit at least once to clock your foodie footprint 😀
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Whiskey T. 2 years ago on Google • 342 reviews
    Went to Preludio for biz lunch . The ambience was clean , minimalist. At each table there is a table sculpture to generate discussion . Had the executive set lunch . The rye bread was very nice , came with some honey glazed on top . Each dish was well executed and plated but there isn’t one which left an exceptional impression . But I will come back again to try dinner for full experience .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Westin C. 4 years ago on Google
    Came here for the first time for the monochrome menu and was absolutely stunned by the flavours. Gorgeous inventive meals with black and white. Since, I've been back for the Time chapter and am honestly pleased by the fact that the team has decided to explore colour fully and not restrict themselves to a repetitive tune of "oh let's stick to this one colour again". Hope to see something very different (like wabi-sabi) for the next chapter!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ugly D. 2 years ago on Google • 105 reviews
    Great atmosphere, I liked their careful explanation about every single menu. I wish we could order different course each so that we could try more of their beautiful dishes. Overall the food and service was excellent but if someone pay this amount for dinner.. they can expect this 🙂
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jordan L. 3 years ago on Google
    TLDR: Having followed this one-of-a-kind chapter restaurant since its inception to now, Preludio’s newest chapter is arguably is best. Taking its cues purely from flavours alone, the restaurant at Frasers Tower offers guests a choice of Two Roads in its latest chapter - Release (if you prefer an all-out exploration of flavours) or Capture (if you prefer a more purist approach). We were tempted to take the minimalist Capture route as the sampler menu dangles a 3.5m noodle with Brittany lobster as bait but decided to go with Release because in the end great flavours always win ~ :). And were we in for a treat, the avant garde chicken mielle feuille is a revelation - pressed chicken farce layered with feuille de brick, caviarand a savoury whipped cream shows us that the chef is capable of reinventing the chicken paradigm with astonishingly delicious results. And then there is a rabbit stew “lasagna” dish with a kiss of melted cheese, so savoury and rib-sticking and yet not cloying. Chef Fernando Arevalo has a mastery of pastas and it shows yet again in this unconventional yet hearty rabbit “lasagna”. The pastry chef has a tough job of following through with the stunning savoury courses and she makes the desserts her own with a most unorthodox chlorophyl dessert that integrates herbs, fruits (and chocolate I think????). The lunch courses here are certainly more affordable but dinner at Preludio is experiential and in my opinion offers great value. Better still, we get to hit the pinata as we’re here to celebrate a birthday. Preludio, I’m so coming back for Capture!Love the food, great experience. We'll be back again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Matthew 3 years ago on Google
    2020 July review: post-lockdown "Time" menu as a lunch. On a table of three, all of us noticed undercooked food: risotto with bitty, hard rice, similar with the two pastas, and a chicken dish which had to be sent back for being barely cooked inside. I was a fan of this restaurant in 2019 and came often. Now on reopening, basic kitchen competence and food preparation has fallen off a cliff -- I suppose from newly hired kitchen hands, although the owner/chef was on site. They did comp a glass wine for the returned chicken dish which was appreciated. A previously great restaurant. The new offering, as experienced, is incompetent on food preparation.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Veronica P. 3 years ago on Google
    Preludio’s Chapter 3: “Two Roads” is provocative and playful. As it is inspired by Head Chef @cheffernandoarevalo’s journey as he seeks perfection in culinary art, referencing in particular the critical decisions he has to make from start to finish, the menu is designed as a fork in the road with diners having to choose between the themes of “Capture” and “Release”. While the former is inward-seeking with the essence of ingredients presented in precise minimalist fashion, the latter embodies the possibilities to maximise their fullest potential. When dining as a group, the entire table can’t differ in their menu choice. We couldn’t decide but fortunately, @preludio.sg has a solution on standby. My friend @renztan did the honour and fate dealt us “Capture”. Immediately, a centrepiece reflecting this theme was placed on our table. Fresh, charcoal-baked corn bread was close on its tail, a stellar kogarashi and spring onion butter in tow. Then came the essences of “Smoke, Scallop and Butter” on an elegant tray. I was most taken with the novel brown butter ice-cream on oyster leaf covered in hazelnut crumble and French black truffle. The morel mushroom looked simple but with brocollini, spiced rub and preserved Amalfi lemon, it tasted anything but. The third bite was interesting as smoked caviar, Japanese cucumber, potato blini and yoghurt were encased in a crisp sugar shell. To complement, @markyyw brought out a Greek wine. He took care of the wine pairing that evening and my group of ladies who know a thing or two about vino (I’m looking at you specifically @linosaur), were really pleased with his pours. The next course was a divine double act of caviar dressed with drops of twenty-five-year-old balsamic vinegar and am amazing venison tartare with rice crisps, eggplant and clarified tomato water. Following that, a dish that recalls the awe and wonder Chef Fernando had as a child, of the ocean. As he’s originally from Bogota in central Colombia, it was a magical moment for him. Sea urchin, chervil root and a consommé were what he used to capture this memory. Conceptually and taste-wise, the pasta course was sensational. As perfectly cooked as the Brittany Blue Lobster was, it was the SINGLE STRAND of pasta THREE AND A HALF METRES LONG coiled next to it that had me floored. What’s more, Lin and I managed to eat our respective strands in one continuous, unbroken slurp, aided by the glorious sauce. So proud to have done justice to Chef Fernando’s efforts (he’d shared that since Preludio opened, there’s never been a harder dish to make). The Turbot was my other favourite and plated with it, sweet slices of French Oudard pears, onion purée, cauliflower and a smooth creamy mash that’s actually rice with saffron. Chef de Cuisine @stefanliau popped out of the kitchen to explain the “Crimson” which had delectable Wagyu beef finished with a mustard and red wine glaze, and topped with crunchy quinoa and almond flakes. After we polished off the delightful palate cleanser, “breakfast” followed. This whimsical creation by Pastry Chef @elena_pdc was an “egg” with mango and passionfruit for a yolk, and coconut jelly as the egg white. Beneath was a lime sponge. The bits of broken “egg shell” on the side were actually white chocolate. We were completely captivated. Her impeccable flair and finesse were on full display again in the second dessert - a sculptural scrumptiousness of white chocolate, earl grey, dulce de leche and cornflakes milk ice-cream. Naturally, Chef Elena’s petit fours were nothing short of exquisite. While I liked the matcha yuzu tart and salted caramel cinnamon cake a lot, it was the orange marmalade cookie and coconut chocolate bonbon that I adored. It’s so cool she managed to pop out of the kitchen to do a quick FaceTime chat with @heyrozz and their mutual friend in Mexico. Thank you again Team @preludio.sg for hosting us and @gastrosense PR for the invitation.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ivan L. 3 years ago on Google • 403 reviews
    Our 2nd time back, and the chef definitely didn't disappoint. We had the same theme as before, but done differently with loads of white truffle to top off many of the courses. Service standards were top notch, as usual, and every course was beautifully plated, which certainly enhanced the culinary experience. Classy and intimate setting, perfect for a meal to remember.

  • 5/5 Shan P. 2 years ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Tried the new (and possibly best to date!) chapter at Preludio. “Author’s Cuisine” gives a delicious and nostalgic insight to chef Fernando Arevalo’s Colombian-Italian heritage. And yet a subtle dash of Asian flavour to intrigue. Love how Chef personally came to describe the origin and soul behind every dish. So incredible how much “heart” there is to all the yumminess!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Agnes S. 1 year ago on Google • 175 reviews
    MUSTTT TRY!! Chef Fernando and team were nice enough to offer me the complete dinner menu for lunch, as I skip dinner nowadays. WOW was I pleasantly surprised at how delicious and perfectly executed each dish was. Faves will be the Kinki rice, Hokkigai, Pork, sawara, banana dates dessert and rye bread! Well, that sounded like almost every dish 🤣🤣 The kinki dish reminded me of my childhood fave Takoyaki snack from Takashimaya. Love it! The espresso sauce and adding pineapple, brilliant! 👍🏻👍🏻💯💯 Staffs are so friendly too! Love love the music, bright ambience, and not to mention the different decoration on each table is a nice touch! Will return, for sure!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 helly 4 years ago on Google • 156 reviews
    A delightful luncheon that perked my day up. Albeit a quiet restaurant where I felt I had to be on my best behaviour, the service staff were great and Chef Fernando definitely made us feel welcomed. The menu was well thought (and themed) with a mixture of a couple of pretty normal dishes but a couple of absolute stand out; enough to have piqued my interest and baited me in for dinner.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charmaine W. 2 years ago on Google • 68 reviews
    10/10 would recommend. As compared to other fine dining restaurants, I felt that the food was “simpler” less pretentious, but delicious all the same. The better dishes were the platter of snacks to kick off our meal, pasta dishes (incredible sauces), iberico pork and the tea-flavoured dessert (I forgot what exactly was it). Not to forget, service team was excellent as well
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria G. 3 years ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Absolutely must try! Beautiful contemporary chic design, incredible food and presentation! Chef Fernando is always friendly, comes to you to serve a couple of dishes. Menu is based on a story, which chef changes yearly. More to that, dinner and lunch menu is different. Recommend it for a business meeting, romantic dinner and chic friend gathering.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allan T. 3 years ago on Google
    Good ambience and service. The food is nice, tried both Capture and Release. There is truly a distinct difference. A pity I joined late- they are now on chapter 3, I missed chapter 1 and 2. Will definitely go back the following year for chapter 4 as was informed they embark on a new chapter annually.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hsueh S. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the interior and ambience here. Was here for lunch and enjoyed a lot, will definitely be back again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Xavier G. 3 years ago on Google
    Everything is perfect. From the service, very competently done by a gang of experienced Philipina food (and wine) experts, via the setting, with big tables scattered around a wife space and to the food, the most important part of the experience. It's very refined, the looks of the dishes are very sophisticated, and the portions Re "fine dining", so it's more about the taste than quantity. You will finish the meal just stuffed enough to start meetings without getting sleepy . The lunch, which we had, is actually a combination of 4 courses in 2 menus that you can mix and match, The selection of wine per the bottle is good , but by glass, it's smaller. I did not drink any wine since my friend doesn't drink. It's a good experience that would set you back around 220 SGD for two without alcohol. Not cheap, but that's a power lunch, and obviously, cost of materials is high, and the required skills to cook and present at that level have a price. We spend a good time. Great culinary experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bignut T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service with outstanding and creative food. Very surprise it's still not a Michelin star yet
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kiko 3 years ago on Google
    Preludio..... Interesting concept 2 menus Choose your own adventure: menu selection is capture or release? Standout dish was the lobster n aged fish.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Katy P. 3 years ago on Google
    Food and staff, interior design are all good. Portions are small and they charge for bread.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 P. M. 4 years ago on Google
    TL;DR: Good ambiance, okay food which did not feel supported by the theme. The good: Great decor and relaxing ambiance given the fact that the interior only sits about a dozen tables. Service is also very friendly and attentive. The okay: We had the 5 course menu for the new Time concept. It showed good effort and use of premium ingredients, but in my opinion a few of the dishes didn't standout flavor-wise. This includes the pasta dish "last week" (porcini had no discernable taste), the palette cleanser, the petit fours (chocolate tasted like it was meant for kids, and the financier wasn't the best), and the piñata style dessert which was a bit gimmicky. The highlights were the wagyu dish, bread, and the asparagus. Bread was only served once which is a shame. Value for money was okay for the 5 course since there are some in between dishes not added to the count. The bad: The "Time" theme is quite weak and has made the dishes more commonplace. You could be served this food at any other fine restaurant in Singapore. Would've liked to see a continuation of the colored theme: black and white, red and gold, all blue, etc. The pop rocks used in the oyster dish were a big turn off in my opinion... The cutlery seemed too big for the dishes! Servings were dainty and fine, plates were small and delicate, but cutlery was bulky and heavy. The cutlery did not enable one to easily pick apart the dishes and try their component parts, and would make an awfully loud scraping sound against the plate when trying to pick up any sauce. The spoons used for dessert seemed like table/soup spoons, not dessert/tea spoons. The ugly: You have to use the public bathroom located outside, which is unexpected for a fine dining restaurant. Moreover, the bathroom was not well kept later in the evening (dinner service) once the building's cleaning crew had left for the day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris Q. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food. Great service. Definitely worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fiona W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great experience overall. Greeted by friendly staff. A casual atmosphere but yet still elegant. Had the 7 courses lunch, super worth it. Food is top class. Thought I won’t be full with the small portions but how wrong was I. The very tasty pasta and beef definitely filled me up. Would definitely recommend this place if you fancy some quality food with great service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Janet T. 2 years ago on Google
    Was expecting more. Nothing particularly wrong with the food but nothing memorable either
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bryan 1 year ago on Google
    The curated menu was amazing, it took my tongue on a wild ride. Unique tastes through out the course. The staff was attentive and friendly, it was a anniversary celebration and they took the effort to prepare a small chocolate piñata filled with sweets to commemorate the occasion. Overall a fantastic experience, and thank you Preludio for making our anniversary a unforgettable one.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keefe T. 2 years ago on Google
    Simply stunning restaurant with delicious food. Every single dish was beautifully crafted and explained as it was served. The preludio experience, the restaurant’s best dishes put together, will make your money’s worth. Service was absolutely lovely and so was the ambience of the restaurant. This place is perfect for a romantic meal/celebration. Preludio sets the bar for a modern european fine dining experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda T. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a phenomenally put together meal, and you know that because of the astounding attention to detail down to the finest bit -- textures and complexity of flavours are outstanding, even the little menu card & accompanying logo design to encapsulate the theme of time.! Suffice to say, any initial apprehension for a themed (just that tad cynical of the potential gimmick :D) menu went out the window given that every thing was well-intentioned. We chose to go with the 8-course (238++) set-up and found that to be a great decision: each dish was perfectly executed, even though our perhaps Singaporean tastebuds did leave us wanting for just that tiny bit of heat in some! Special shoutout to the opening dishes that is the bread and Time Machine, which set the stage perfectly for what followed. We left deeply appreciative of the artistry and creativity, and service was exceptionally cozy. Am actually looking forward to ordering a box of bread from their online store next lol
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 tch d. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, friendly staff and nice ambiance. Highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 jy tong (. 3 years ago on Google • 30 reviews
    First time at Preludio and they change their menu according to theme, for our meal it was “Time” Most things are really interesting, lots of aged items on the menu. The bread is really excellent, and presentation stellar. Service and atmosphere is casual, but personally I feel for the price point there should be more quality ingredients. Dinner was $238++ per person for 8 courses, 2 of which were dessert.

  • 2/5 Fran N. 3 years ago on Google
    food was good, especially the squid ink pasta and its sauce, very addictive deco was pleasant, light colors, wood, stone. effort on the plates design appreciable. but food dish size exceptionally/incredibly small high quality cuisine is still cuisine, aimed to feed, i was still hungry after my 6 courses menu, despite drinking lots of water to fill myself...

  • 4/5 Keng Wee T. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was delicious, every dish was quite well-executed although this recent chapter that I went for seemed a bit heavy-handed on the use of chocolate. Service was however quite lacking and staff mostly appeared disinterested, which is a disservice to the culinary team. Perhaps the COVID situation and changing restrictions are taking a toll on everyone? :/ might return to try again when chef changes the menu

  • 5/5 Heng S. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a splendid anniversary lunch with my fiancée at Preludio! Loved the food (from the flavours to the intricate presentation) and how so much effort was put to tie everything together thematically. Personal favourites are the milk bread (the butter was oh-so-amazing) and ‘Silk’.

  • 4/5 lin w. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice ambience and restaurant hidden in busy tanjong pagar! Great food and staff are knowledgeable to intro each dish.

  • 5/5 Anshuman G. 3 years ago on Google
    Intelligent food, not just any molecular gastronomy

  • 5/5 Dhiraj C. 2 years ago on Google
    Chapter 1: Monochrome and Chapter 2: Time were excellent. Opted for "Release" as part of Chapter 3: Two Roads and it was an absolute pleasure. My stomach is still so satisfied from that brilliant meal two nights ago.

  • 4/5 Oscar The g. 2 years ago on Google
    25 year old sake. Its an experience

  • 5/5 Pebbly H. 3 years ago on Google
    Gem of a restaurant that dares to be different. 2 Roads chapter is a must-try

  • 5/5 George M. 2 years ago on Google
    Was a great artistic experience.. really refined and could get a sense of Fernando’s technical expertise as there were quite a few flavour profiles in play as well as textures. the appearance of each dish was right out of a photograph and u sometimes felt like just admiring the dish for the attention to detail. Starting from the soft milk bread and maple butter right down to the desert .. the flavours kept building and each one had a uniqueness of its own which speaks to the fact that Fernando has invested a lot of time, thought and care into every dish and how it sits on the palate... the themes are certainly a great way to tell a story and u r enticed right from the moment u read the menu ... the portions are appropriate for fine dining and even though it may seem small when u receive it .. there’s a lot going on underneath which leaves u full at the end of the course... to top it all .. the service was absolutely amazing .. each dish delivered with a lot of care and a walk through of all the elements which also speaks to how Fernando has made sure that his team is well trained .. something that seems to be missing nowadays .. the friendliness of the staff coupled with the intricacies of each dish certainly deserve a 5 star rating for Preludio

  • 5/5 mokay d. 2 years ago on Google
    Great executive lunch for business meetings and also perfect for special occasion dinners.

  • 5/5 Dayen Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect for special occasions!! Love it !

  • 4/5 Maggie 1 year ago on Google
    Food is 5 stars Ambience is 3 stars customer service is 4 stars Serving skill is 3.5 stars Food is undoubtedly delicious. You are greeted with friendly staff when you walked in. However the interior decor I personally don’t think it matches the price it charged or I would say not a classy decor and it’s just ordinary. There were no table cloth and the cutlery for entree are the well-used small wooden spoon and mini wooden palette knife for butter. The staff are cheerful, friendly and attentive. However I think there is room for improvement for their serving skill. They will explained every dish they serve without failed. That’s helpful in understanding what you are eating. However one of the lady waiting staff came to clear all the dishes where my hubby was enjoying his last piece of Rye bread and he actually still wanted the butter but it already cleared by the efficient waitress. ( because all the food has been taken from the centrepiece serving plate and only left with the butter) there were small things I noticed as well for not up to the standard. Don’t be mistaken; all the staff are well mannered. I would say there still a gap for the serving skill of the waiting staff to reach a five star classy restaurant standard; for the price they charged I would expect a high waiting etiquette being served by the waiters or waitresses. Still , overall it’s a good food and a nice peaceful lunch.

  • 5/5 Yu Shin C. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Celebrated a birthday with a loved one here and Preludio definitely made our day. The food was incredible and the service was wonderful as well. The flavours were very special and complex. We generally have large appetites and we were worried that we would go home hungry due to the reputation of small portions in fine dining, however we could not be more wrong. We left very full and satisfied. They even surprised us with 2 desserts at the end of the meal! The ambience was great and we appreciated the waiter's introduction to every dish that was presented to us. My loved one has generally high standards for food and service but he left impressed and happy. thank you preludio and team for everything. PS, their bread was bomb. Lovely waitress gave us more because she saw us like it so much.

  • 4/5 B V. 2 years ago on Google
    Had been looking to visiting this restaurant for some time based on the interesting menus they had in the past. Since opening, the restaurant has served three menus or chapters - time, monochrome and two roads. The menu I had was the Preludio story - comprising of the best dishes from the 3 menus. All dishes were good but there wasn’t a wow dish. They all looked pretty and tasted nice. Quite intriguing that I was the only person for almost 1.5 hours after the restaurant opened for the lunch service since it has great reviews online. The maitake mushroom was something I had not tasted or seen before, so that was nice. The bread was great. Palate cleanser was good as well. Service is good and interior is well lit. Overall a good experience.

  • 5/5 Flora J. 2 years ago on Google
    We came here for the Greatest Hits! Absolutely loved all the dishes especially the purees and sauces they came with. Perfect mix of textures and flavours. Not too heavy on the raw food. Who knew caviar and potato would be such a blissful union? I would have hoped for more savoury courses than dessert courses, but wonderful nonetheless!

  • 5/5 Kris T. 2 years ago on Google
    Preludio testing menu let us explore the richness of our taste bud receptors. From start to finish, we were presented with culinary creativity made of great variety of food ingredients. In short, we were satisfied and it's money worth spent.

  • 5/5 Y L. 2 years ago on Google
    Photos don’t do this justice. Every dish was a hit, from the presentation to the sauce. Our favourites from The Preludio Story were the beetroot burrata, mushroom bone marrow caviar, scallop, and obsiblue prawn. Can’t wait for the next chapter. May we humbly suggest “Memory” or “Chaos” for the 2023 chapter 🤗

  • 4/5 Seas D. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place, only one tasting menu for lunch. Everything tastes good but no wow factor. Service is decent.

  • 5/5 Florence L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service alongside with a great meal. Thank you for such great time and definitely looking forward for my next visit! I would recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Wern Chiet S. 3 years ago on Google
    Mind blowing gastronomical experience. Definitely one of the best in the realm of fine dining 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✨

  • 5/5 Andre L. 3 years ago on Google
    We recently returned to Preludio for the time chapter's lunch and were extremely pleased by the exploration of temperature, colours and ingredients in their dishes. Notably, the heirloom beetroot dish was wonderful with a cold, refreshing sorbet/creme at the side. The colours were also especially beautiful. This is a completely different experience from Monochrome and we'll be back for dinner.

  • 5/5 AbigailLi Kim N. 3 years ago on Google
    All the staff we've talked to are very professional and very commendable. Talking about food, everything was good. Prices are on the higher side but I think it is reasonable

  • 4/5 Bryan G. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and not too terribly expensive.

  • 5/5 Bambos K. 3 years ago on Google
    I've lived in Singapore for 16 years. This was the best meal I've had in the country, period. Simply amazing and I can't wait to go back!!

  • 1/5 Atul D. 3 years ago on Google
    Went for the “release” option. We were not super hungry so opted for 6 course option but were informed later that’s not an option so we were force upsold to the 8 course meal. Which was still ok but the dishes that followed weren’t stellar. While the rabbit pasta and veal were great, all the other (6) dishes were not so great. Would definitely not recommend for the price.

  • 4/5 Federico S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice experience in this restaurant. Booked attracted by the menu proposed by the chef. Very nice location, beautiful environment with attention to detail. Very good tasting menu, well made and presented dishes, some even technically difficult, some imperfections, but nothing to ruin the experience. Fantastic desserts. The service is also not perfect, some smudges but not very serious. Overall I recommend it, sure there is still some work to be done for perfection and the star, but the ROAD is the Right One. I'll be back. (Original) Bella esperienza in questo ristorante. Prenotato attirato dal menù proposto dallo chef. Location molto carina, bel ambiente curato nei particolari. Menù degustazione molto buono, piatti ben fatti e presentati, alcuni anche tecnicamente difficili, qualche imperfezione, ma nulla da rovinare l esperienza.I dolci fantastici. Il servizio anche nn perfetto, qualche sbavatura ma nn gravissima. Nel complesso lo raccomando, certo c è ancora un pò da lavorare per la perfezione e la stella, ma la STRADA è Quella Giusta. Ci tornerò.

  • 5/5 Daniel P. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, staff and ambience.

  • 4/5 1AndOnly S. 3 years ago on Google
    Pleasant ambiance and attentive service folks! Food taste good and some surprises the palate. Visually pleasing to eyes .. <3 like their Themes which goes by chapters..

  • 5/5 Wilson C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, brought my friends and family here!

  • 4/5 AP 3 years ago on Google
    Great company together with a great meal, nice ambience and awesome service. Thank you for such great time and definitely looking forward to the next visit! I would recommend this place for some good food and drinks appreciation with great company!

  • 5/5 Chung-Wei L. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful lunch @ Preludio. Nice ambience.

  • 5/5 Alwyn C. 3 years ago on Google
    Exquisite food. One of the best Western restaurants in Singapore (together with Relish, one level down)

  • 5/5 Veronica L. 3 years ago on Google
    Just has lunch yesterday and the food was wonderful and the service was cheerful and prompt. Definitely a place to have celebration or just was a to cheer yourself up.

  • 5/5 Te Shan L. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect place for a classy wine dinner. Lovely outdoor patio for pre dinner drinks (after lifting group restrictions), spacy interior which gives you lots of personal privacy, good personal service and a really excellent degustation menu at a decent price. Good range of in house wines, some well priced, some rather inflated but there is a one-to-one policy that sweetens the deal.

  • 3/5 chanel c. 3 years ago on Google
    Ambience: ok Service: ok Food: underwhelming set lunch. Risotto seems undercooked, rice in the dessert was also undercooked Value: because it’s underwhelming it therefore seems expensive, by the way they charge for bread and butter

  • 2/5 Seth Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice decor, it felt like sitting in a hotel lobby. With regards to the food, it was ok, not quite up to scratch for fine dining, but the price was fine dining. In my limited experience there would usually be small sides that are served between but none are given here. The staff were ok, I would described them as apologetic. Sorry we are out of venison, sorry we gave the wrong utensils, sorry we forgot the sauce, sorry the price written is +28 but it should be +38. The food seemed to be served at the same rate across the restaurant, meaning you have to wait for the additional 2 courses you didn’t order At the end of 2.5 hours and $100/pax after gst, we were left hungry.

  • 5/5 Luis A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place, warm service, definitely a Michelin-starred level restaurant.

  • 5/5 Melissa C. 3 years ago on Google
    The menu changes frequently and has never failed to disappoint. Will be back again soon!

  • 5/5 Lucy H. 3 years ago on Google
    We had the time experience menu and everything was delectable and aesthetically presented. The combination of taste and texture was done just right. Service was good and I like the friendliness of the girls who served us. I like the decor of the restaurant and the table piece signifying time was pretty. I also like the way preludio celebrated my birthday. It was a fun and unique experience.

  • 4/5 Kylie T. 3 years ago on Google
    What I loved about this experience with 'TIME' was the playfulness in the presentation of the courses. My favourite course was the time machine. The presentation was beautiful and the little snacks really does play with your curiosity and imagination. My other favourite course was the beef, not only because it was cooked well but Chef Fernando came out on that course to tell us the inspiration behind the dish and it elevated the flavours better with the emotions. I can't say there was a mind-blowing reaction with flavours but the concept is interesting. I can only wish that the experience to be told better through the service team. Still, the service team made the dinner experience very pleasant and comfortable! A little shout out to Danni, our server who was really adorable and providing us with her personal blend of service.

  • 5/5 Mav l. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing and unforgettable creations here. I’m so impressed. This place is a must try.

  • 5/5 Wilfred O. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent restaurant supported a superb team of staff

  • 3/5 Cheryl G. 3 years ago on Google
    I found the ambience uninteresting and the space was rather small. It got extremely cold towards the end of our meal -not sure what was going on with the air-conditioning. One of the staff was a bit curt which was unexpected. Food was above average but I dont think I'll be back soon.

  • 5/5 Alick Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice and amazing decor with great wine and awesome service. A real unique dining experience

  • 4/5 Prabu M. 3 years ago on Google
    A memorable 8 course meal, the chef (Fernando Arevalo) explained the inspiration behind one of his signatures to us. Came with a birthday surprise too, which was nice!

  • 3/5 Chili P. 3 years ago on Google
    Ambience 5/5 - elegant, modern, sophisticated decor. Food presentation 4/5 - very pretty plating, though some dishes lacked variation in colour Food taste 3/5 - well executed, however a number of flavours were on the mild side. Enjoyed the aged foie gras, bread and steak (not a fan of the sauce). The other dishes were not as well received, found the duck dumpling a little bland, as well as the rice dessert. Value for money 2/5 - small portions, 8 course at more than $200, not full. Service 4/5 - we were told that it was omakase so there was no menu. Unfortunately, the wait staffs' (not the American guy) accents made it very difficult to understand what the ingredients were and for the most part, we did not know what we were eating. I would have preferred to have a physical list or at least an electronic list. Appreciated them accommodating dietary restrictions.

  • 5/5 susanjil l. 4 years ago on Google
    A very interesting menu with a story to tell.Just go and enjoy the experience. Attentive staff helmed by a creative chef.

  • 5/5 Gloria C. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing, food was delicious (especially the prawns), great ambiance, great service. Would go back again!

  • 5/5 Eric 2 years ago on Google
    Atmosphere, mood, and service perfectly compliment the amazing course meal at this high-end eatery by Chef Fernando. If not for Covid, I would make this an annual destination from Tokyo to Singapore. Definitely worth the trip. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Sicilia L. 3 years ago on Google
    Pretty awesome food and experience dining here. Was there for a gf birthday. Probably it’s truffle theme week. All plates had a truffle curated stuff on it. Chef is Columbian so don’t expected any norm stuff, everything was unique and tasty. We were shown the box of truffle too (see second pic)

  • 3/5 Maria G. 3 years ago on Google
    I wanted to love this place - with its inventive story behind the menu and the beautifully plated dishes. But I found the dishes lacking in flavours, and the iberico pork choo especially bland. The desserts, however, were delicious and sweetened the deal anyway. Great for a business luncheon, with a somewhat strange view out onto an office terrace with office workers chilling on benches...

  • 5/5 justin g. 2 years ago on Google
    Boundary pushing, inventive and ultimately excellent tasting food headlines the experience here. Honest and welcoming service rounds off what was a near faultless dining experience. Without a doubt, in my opinion, near the very top of restaurants in Singapore

  • 5/5 Leica G. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice, quaint restaurant that serves a very interesting menu that comprises of the season’s offering. Each dish is full of creativity and is very exquisitely done. Nice! Good service, good food!

  • 5/5 Fay L. 2 years ago on Google
    Thoroughly enjoyed my lunch at Preludio. Service was friendly and upbeat without any pretentiousness. Food was delightful and very well conceptualised. I love the unique story approach to the seasonal menus as it means there’s always something new to look forward to. With the Singapore COVID restrictions, staff ensured that rules were adhered to but didn’t come across as overly strict or aggressive which made the experience very pleasant. Ambience was stunning and the venue was modern, contemporary with an artistic flair. I’d highly recommend and would return again.

  • 5/5 Karim R. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic spot, one of my favourites here in Sg

  • 5/5 Eve M. 4 years ago on Google
    Throughly loved the experience of time. So refreshing to see colours on the plate and you can sense how carefully and passionately the menu of this chapter was curated. Presentation is stunning. Extremely flavourful and creative. The ambience is set beautifully. Great team and great work. But secretly my favourite will always be Burrata Parmigiana 😉

  • 5/5 Eva J. 2 years ago on Google
    best dumpling and delicious dishes

  • 5/5 ChangHoe P. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best fine dining place that I have been. This place is a must-go. The whole dining experience was amazing. Food tastes great and presentation is refreshing! Explanation before each course just shows how much thought and effort was put into the design and creation in every single dish. Would recommend anyone who wants to have a lovely/romantic/joyous evening. And the man behind the menu, Chef Fernando, is really cheerful and friendly. P.S: Friendly reminder to park at Fraser tower, entrance to carpark at telok ayer street, restaurant at level 3.

  • 5/5 Brandon W. 4 years ago on Google
    Perfect setting! Great themes! Wonderful staffs! And most importantly, delicious food! Can't ask for more...

  • 4/5 James T. 4 years ago on Google
    Totally enjoy their new Time theme set menu. Is value for money buying their tough time voucher of 8 course set menu but paying only 6 course price.

  • 5/5 Siggi A. 3 years ago on Google
    Classic Cuisine with an experimental touch creating harmonic combinations. Truly where memories are made. The wine pairing is exceptional, often with little known wines. Friendly service. Michelin stars when?

  • 5/5 Shane B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very special

  • 4/5 Tareq M. 3 years ago on Google
    Special experience. Great service and the food was presented in a spectacular manner. Will come back in a few months.

  • 5/5 Geraldine Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the way simple ingredients were put together to give you a spectacular new dish. Each course comes with its own "time element". Unique and bursting with flavours! Superbly wonderful!

  • 5/5 Stephanie C. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the preludio bake box of chewy chocolate chip cookies and madeleines, as well as their mushroom-bacon glazed freshly baked bread! They also have an amazing dine-in menu! Must go!


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