Thinking of a great place to dine at can be quite a dilemma, especially if you want to have the whole trifecta – good food, great ambience and some delicious wine. Your steaks and burgers just ain’t complete without a good glass of red. And if dinner is a seafood dish or some hearty pasta, a glass of white is necessary to complete the experience.
Now, what if we told you that you can get a free bottle of wine with a minimum spend of only S$100 on a la carte food items, before GST at over 40 restaurants island wide? Yes, a whole bottle of either red or white wine on the house!
Also, there is absolutely no catch to it – just make sure you use your Citi Card when you pay! Here are 8 of the many Restaurants in Singapore to Dine in Style With A Free Bottle of Wine.
#1 BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Boasting over 150 types of Belgian beers and an extensive selection of Belgian classics, Brussels Sprouts is famous for their irresistibly fresh mussels and Belgian beer.
From white wine, lobster bisque to chilli crab, customers can choose from 12 different preparation styles of mussels (750g – S$42++, 350g – S$22++). Each bucket of mussels is served with refillable fries.
For something more substantial, try Brussels Sprouts’ Homemade Belgian Beef and Pork Meatball (S$25++) and Hand-cut Filet American (S$28++).
With a minimum spend of S$100 on a la carte food items, you are entitled to a free bottle of Clarendelle Rouge by Haut Brion 2009 from France or Clarendelle Blanc by Haut Brion 2013 from France.
80 Mohamed Sultan Road
#01-12 The Pier @ Robertson
Singapore 239013
Tel: +65 6887 4344
Mon to Fri: 5pm – 11pm
Sat and Sun: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay / Dhoby Ghaut
#2 COCOTTE
Located on the first floor of Wanderlust Hotel is a rustic French bar-cum-restaurant, Cocotte. Kickstart your meal with a Pear & Bleu D’auvergne Salad (S$16++) and Roasted Barramundi Fillet (S$18++).
For main courses, we highly recommend Cocotte’s classic Steak Frites; opt for either a 200g Chargrilled Onglet Steak (S$36++) or 300g Chargrilled Ribeye Steak (S$48++), served with green peppercorn sauce, homemade duck fat fries and salad. These fork-tender juicy grass-fed steak slices originate from Cape Grim, Tasmania, Australia.
And of course, how can have steaks without wine? At Cocotte, the free wines available are De Bortoli Windy Peak Chardonnay 2013 from Australia and Clarendelle Rouge by Haut Brion 2009 from France.
No. 2 Dickson Road
Singapore 209494
Tel: +65 6298 1188
Mon: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Closed on Tuesdays
Wed and Thu: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 3pm, 6.30pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Rochor
#3 HUA TING STEAMBOAT
Hua Ting Steamboat – a concept by the award-winning Hua Ting Restaurant – specialises in Cantonese-style hot pots. Indulge in over 150 tasty dishes that ranges from beancurd sheet stuffed with salted egg yolk, dace fish paste ball, live prawn, sliced garoupa to US Agus sliced beef and eight soup bases such as shark bone and Chinese yam.
Prices at Hua Ting Steamboat are actually very affordable – solo diners can savour an individual mini hot pot from S$13.90++.
Free wines include Flametree Embers Sauvignon Blanc 2014 from Australia and Flametree Embers Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 from Australia.
Mezzanine Level #01-08, Claymore Connect
442 Orchard Road
Singapore 238879
Tel: +65 6739 6628
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat and Sun: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
#4 OSTERIA ART
Osteria Art is an elegant Italian restaurant strategically located in the heart of Raffles Place. The fancy trattoria is not reserved for just business luncheons, romantic dates and special celebrations; anyone who loves Italian cuisine definitely has to make a special trip here.
Don’t let the simple presentation of the White Asparagus with Black Garlic & Guanciale (S$28++) fool you – this amazing dish of crunchy spargels and cured pork has hit all the right spots! Osteria Art’s main courses, namely Pappardelle with Pork Cheek and Red Wine (S$28++) and Roasted Quail with Foie Gras and Heirloom Carrots (S$48++) are equally impressive too.
With a minimum spend of S$100 on a la carte food before GST, you get to choose from a complimentary bottle of either Tasca D’Almerita Regaleali Bianco 2014 or Tasca D’Almerita Regaleali Nero D’Avola 2013 – both from Italy.
55 Market Street
Singapore 048941
Tel: +65 6877 6933
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 11pm
Closed on Sundays
Nearest Station: Raffles Place
#5 PORTICO PRIME
Portico Prime is one great dining spot in Dempsey. Besides the high ceilings and spacious seating, Portico is nicely furnished on the inside with a central bar and cosy and romantic dining areas.
For appetisers, pick from the Collection of Heirloom Tomatoes or Caramelised Leek and Potato Soup. Mains include the Pan-Seared Pulau Ubin Barramundi, Locally Farmed Chicken 2 Ways and the Tochigi Prefecture Wagyu A4 Ribcap.
Complement your meal with a complimentary bottle of wine – pick from Kaiken Terroir Series Torrontes 2014 or Kaiken Terroir Series Malbec 2012, both from Argentina.
10 Dempsey Rd #01-20
Singapore 247700
Tel: +65 6474 7427
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 11.30pm
Fri-Sat: 11.30am – 12.30am
Sun: 11:30 am – 10:30 pm
Nearest Station: Queenstown
#6 THE PIPE DISTRICT BISTRO
The restaurant is located pretty far away from any main roads or public transport, but upon arrival, it was like discovering a gem of a hang-out. The industrial-themed setting comes complete with dart boards, and there is an alfresco area as well.
The restaurant serves mainly Western-style food with a little twist. The prices here are certainly very decent. And the star of the show for us was the Prime Beef Tenderloin on Himalayan Salt Block (S$32++). You can sear your beef to your liking on the salt block, then eat it with the sauces, mixed vegetables or garlic rice.
Free wines here include Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2013 and Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – both from Chile.
45 Science Park Road #01-09/10
Singapore 117407
Tel: +65 9247 3819
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Kent Ridge
#7 TIN HILL SOCIAL
Tin Hill Social is huge – with two separate alfresco seatings, an indoor bar, an indoor dining area, and a semi-open air area between the bar and the restaurant. It is indeed a social place for you to hang out with friends or family.
To share, you should get the Hay Smoked Hiram’s Kingfish Carpaccio (S$23++). For the mains, we highly recommend the Tin Hill Darling Downs BMS 4+ Wagyu Brisket Burger (S$28.5++). The wagyu won our hearts with the burst of flavour in every bite. And we sure loved the sweet potato fries on the side.
Choices for your complimentary bottles of wine are Katnook Founder’s Block Sauvignon Blanc 2014 and Katnook Founder’s Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – both from Australia.
100 Turf Club Road
Singapore 287992
Tel: +65 6466 0966
Tue to Fri: 10am – 12am
Sat & Sun: 9am – 12am
Closed: Mon
Nearest Station: Sixth Avenue
#8 TUNGLOK SIGNATURES
Tunglok Signatures at Orchard Parade Hotel is one of Singapore’s leading Chinese restaurants. The reputable dining establishment – with numerous accolades under its name – showcases an array of tantalising Cantonese, Sichuan and Shanghainese creations.
Chef’s recommended dishes include the Crisp-fried Prime Pork with Sze Chuan Chilli, Flambe Crisp Century Garoupa Belly and the divine Pan-fried Lobster Steak in Chef’s Secret Recipe. The lobster steak is a must-order; served with a watermelon ball, pomegranates and a secret sauce, the fresh crustacean seriously nailed it with its delicateness and juiciness.
Two wines from Argentina for you to choose from are the Kaiken Terroir Series Torrontes 2014 and Kaiken Terroir Series Malbec 2012.
Orchard Parade Hotel #02-18
1 Tanglin Road
Singapore 247905
Tel : +65 6834 0660
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
CITI WINE & DINE PROGRAMME
There are over 40 participating restaurants in the Citi Wine & Dine Programme. With a minimum spend of S$100 on a la carte food before GST in a single receipt at any of these restaurants, Citi cardmembers are entitled to a complimentary bottle of red or white wine. There are no strings attached; you just have to be a Citi cardmember and pay with your credit card to redeem.
And the best part is there are no restrictions on the number of times you can redeem a bottle of free wine. You may dine as many times as you like, at as many of the Citi Wine & Dine Programme partner restaurants you like.
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