New Family-Friendly Restaurants and Menus in Singapore
HoneyKids Asia highlights several new family-friendly dining options in Singapore for September, including picnic rentals, Roman-style pizza, and creative
HoneyKids Asia has released its latest guide to family-friendly restaurants, cafes, and menus in Singapore for the month of September. The list includes a new botanical cafe, a relocated Italian restaurant, and a gelato shop celebrating its first anniversary.
Rent-a-Picnic at Park Side by PS. Cafe
Park Side by PS. Cafe has opened at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, taking over the former Privé location. The new cafe offers rent-a-picnic bundles for a fuss-free outdoor meal. Bundles include a picnic mat, food, and drinks packed in a basket.
Picnic bundle prices start from $70 for two mains, one nibble, and a jug of iced tea. The source recommends the Lawn Party bundle for $140, which includes four mains and two nibbles. Another option is the Wine & Wander bundle for $136, designed for two people with wine. The source suggests setting up a picnic in front of the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, despite the sloping terrain, to enjoy weekend concerts.
| Bundle Name | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Picnic | $70 | Two mains, one nibble, jug of iced tea |
| Lawn Party | $140 | Four mains, two nibbles, jug of iced tea |
| Wine & Wander | $136 | Picnic for two with wine |
The cafe does not have a dedicated kids menu, but the source notes children and pets can enjoy the sprawling fields of the Botanic Gardens.
Osteria Mozza Moves to ION Orchard
The Cal-Italian restaurant Osteria Mozza has relocated to ION Orchard. Its new menu features Roman and Italian street food, including Pizza alla Pala. This paddle-shaped pizza has a crisp, light, and airy crust with no thick edges, which the source says makes it easy for children to manage. Kid-friendly pizza options include Aglio e Olio, BLT, and Funghi Misti, though the fennel sausage topping is noted as being a little spicy.
The source also recommends the handmade pastas, such as Mafaldine with ragu Bolognese and Squid Ink Casarecce with squid ink and cuttlefish. For lunch, the Piadina, a sandwich made with flatbread dough, is described as fairly hearty and good for sharing. The restaurant does not have a kids menu, but the conveniently sized pizzas allow for sharing.
Mondo Celebrates One Year with Nasi Lemak Gelato
Gelato shop Mondo is marking its first anniversary with a new Nasi Lemak-inspired gelato flavour. The flavour combines jasmine rice, coconut, and sambal caramel. The source describes it as sweet, savoury, and a little spicy, genuinely tasting like nasi lemak. Other new flavours include toasted buckwheat and honey and coconut sticky rice. A single scoop starts from $8.
For adults, the shop offers spiked espresso with soft cream, similar to an affogato but with alcohol. The source mentions the Fungo flavour, which has shiitake and dark cacao, and the Amarena, a black cherry shrub drink. Spiked slushies are also available, with the pomegranate with rose Melagrana noted as refreshing. As a gelato shop, it does not require a kids menu.
Afternoon Tea at Rituel Tokyo Singapore
Rituel Tokyo, a brand from Tokyo known for viennoiserie and patisserie, has opened in Singapore. It offers an exclusive BOUQUET afternoon tea set for $118 for two persons. The set includes items like a Lavender macaroon, Opera cake, canelé, and Flower chocolate petit choux, plus a choice of viennoiserie from a signature wagon service. The source calls it a splurge but says the items are pretty and taste good. Free-flow sparkling tea is part of an opening special.
The interior, with soft blue tones, marble-patterned tabletops, and Christofle silverware, creates an elegant atmosphere. The source suggests it is perfect for a mothers' get-together or a special treat with a child. Instead of standard coffee or tea, the hot chocolate with Chantilly cream is recommended. The afternoon tea is served daily from 2pm to 6pm.
Seafood and Dim Sum at Seafood Paradise
Seafood Paradise, part of the Paradise Group, has moved to a new location at Scotts Square on Orchard Road. The restaurant serves seafood dishes such as Steamed bamboo clams with minced garlic, Poached tiger prawns in superior stock, and Chilli crab. The source advises ordering extra deep-fried buns to soak up the chilli crab sauce. Dim sum is available during lunch. No kids menu is noted, but the source positions it for family meals and seafood lovers.
**Mama's Happy Meal for Adults**
Mama Restaurant offers a Happy Meal for two adults, priced at $39.90, down from a usual price of $79.90. The meal includes two burgers with a choice of beef, chicken, fish, or mushroom, caviar, free-flow fries, and two proseccos. The source notes that children can eat the burger. It is presented as a spot for convivial gatherings and fun nights out.
The source, HoneyKids Asia, states that every spot on this list has been tried by its team to provide details on kids' menus and recommended dishes.
