If you’re scrambling for ideas on how best to celebrate, you might draw some inspiration from this article! From sunlit brunches to dinner under the starry skies, here are some restaurants that are worth considering taking your mum to.
For The Mum Who Loves Desserts
Boasting floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook Singapore’s skyline, 5 ON 25 offers spectacular views and refined Cantonese cuisine—perfect for Mother's Day. The restaurant has two private dining suites, Emerald and Ruby, which seat up to 10 and 8 respectively, and are both perfect for family gatherings.
Satisfy your palates with a special six-course dinner curated by Head Chef Lim Hong Lih, featuring dishes like Steamed Soon Hock, Crispy Roasted Cage-free Chicken, and Wok-fried Longevity Noodles with scallop, prawn and coral clam.
Those with a penchant for sweets can also opt for their newly launched desserts, which are available on the à la carte menu. Complete the quintessential family evening out with a light Oolong bamboo-shaped cream cake, crafted with refreshing longan jelly and walnut crisp ($18).
For Sunday Champagne Brunch
This May, LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar is returning with the Mother’s Day edition of its iconic Sunday Champagne Brunch ($188++ per person with food and alcoholic beverages, S$118++ per person with food and non-alcoholic beverages) which is available on 8 May from 12pm to 3pm.
Families can pamper mothers with a lavish Italian-American buffet spread, featuring hearty additions such as Butter Poached Lobster Benedict with maltaise sauce and fennel pollen, Tender Grilled Cod with roasted tomatoes and Aperol butter, or the classic Tagliatelle with beef ragout and whipped ricotta.
Complemented by stunning views, guests can also enjoy an elevated selection of Mother’s Day themed desserts and cocktails, including Berries Crumble, Cookies and Cream Cheese Sandwiches, Champagne Parfait, and Mama Mia, a rich tangy mix of vodka, lemon juice, grenadine, Blue Curaçao and egg white.
For A Sky-high Brunch
Celebrate Mother’s Day with an elegant three-course brunch ($95++ per person) at Spago by Wolfgang Puck, exclusively available on 8 May from 12pm to 2.30pm. Bask in captivating views of Singapore’s skyline while indulging in brunch staples such as Eggs Benedict served with fluffy buttermilk biscuits, organic poached eggs, country ham and hollandaise sauce, or the Snake River Farm flat iron steak and eggs paired with crispy fingerling potatoes, watercress and red wine reduction.
Then end the celebration on a sweet note with a slice of carrot cake with caramelised walnuts and cream cheese gelato or opt for the timeless New York cheesecake with macerated strawberries and raspberry lychee sorbet.
Elevate the brunch further with Spago’s deluxe beverage package (supplement S$140++ per person; 1.5 hours free-flow beverages) and toast to the occasion with champagnes, house pours of red and white wines, selected signature cocktails and house spirits.
For Heart-warming Dishes
Parents’ Day is a time for us to express our gratitude to our parents for their love and sacrifices made so celebrate this special season with heart-warming dishes from Soup Restaurant. Their new menu highlights the Double-boiled Peach Gum with Cordyceps Flower in Pork Loin Soup which puts a savoury twist on an ingredient most commonly used in desserts.
Other dishes you won't want to miss include the aromatic and incredibly juicy Honey Truffle Pork Chop, the show-stopping Braised Seafood with Abalone in Whole Pumpkin, and the irresistible Braised Abalone & Fish Curd with Nai Bai which offers a play on textures.
For A Mediterranean Special
Celebrate Mother’s Day by treating the special women in your life with a scrumptious Mediterranean set menu curated by Miss Fitz Restaurant & Bar. Spoil your mum with their special Mother’s Day 4 Course Set Lunch ($58+) or their Mother’s Day 5 Course Set Dinner ($78+). Both set menus offer choices of bubbles or unique Mother’s Day Spritz cocktail or mocktail.
If you'd like to splurge a little more, you can do so by getting your mum a gift by To Be Calm Candles for $30+. Their scented delights are sure to make your mother feel well-pampered on her special day!
For A Parents' Day Special
Honouring both mum and dad, Shabu-GO presents two Shabu Set Menus (2 pax at $49.90 or for 4 pax at $109.90) featuring a limited time only shark-fin melon soup base. Treat your parents to a well-deserved meal of seafood, meat and vegetables with nourishing soup bases and a variety of in-house special dipping sauces for a deliciously long and healthy life. The sets will only be available from 26 April to 19 June 2022.
For A Sumptuous Weekend Brunch
Among the sumptuous weekend brunch offerings brought to you by Sol & Luna is the Brioche French Toast ($13++)which features Japanese strawberries and caramelised banana atop a thick slice of buttered brioche toasted over lava stone.
Another highlight in the brunch line-up is the Sol & Luna Big Pan Breakfast ($27++) which includes Salsiccia sausage, crispy guanciale, grilled Roma tomato, sautéed portobello mushroom, avocado grilled over lava stone, toasted sourdough and local cage-free eggs cooked any way you like it—poached, sunny-side up or scrambled, you name it. Sol & Luna’s Weekend Brunch Menu is available on weekends from 10.30am to 2.30pm.
For A Floral Afternoon Tea
Treat your mum to a leisurely afternoon tea at The Marmalade Pantry with the Floral Blush Afternoon Tea Set ($76++ for two persons), a two-tiered spread that entices with exclusive sweets such as the Earl Grey and Lavender Swiss Roll which comes with a soft and delicate tea-based sponge and cream filling.
You'll also get to revel in the new cupcake of the month as part of the tea set: the Rose Raspberry Chocolate Cupcake is a moist and rich chocolate cupcake topped with tart and fruity rose raspberry frosting piped in a pretty rose shape and sprinkled with edible flowers and gold dust. The cupcake is also available as an à la carte offering ($6++) for the months of May, June & July.
For A Nutritious Meal
Fill your mum’s heart with love on this momentous occasion by treating her to Golden Pillow 933's exclusive Mother's Day set, a specially curated 6-course menu ($168+)that is headlined by their premium Steamed Red Snapper. Surely your mum deserves to be celebrated with a dinner that's both delicious and nutritious!
This set can be ordered off their online store from 2 to 8 May 2022 but do note that it will be limited to only 100 sets daily and requires a one-day advance order.
