Odette, the French restaurant inside the National Gallery Singapore, ranked No. 15 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, announced in Lima on 4 November 2026, making it Singapore's only entry in the top 50.

TL;DR

  • Odette is No. 15, up from No. 25 in 2025, when Time Out Singapore reported its placing.
  • Asador Etxebarri in Spain is No. 1. Gaggan in Bangkok is No. 2 and was named the Best Restaurant in Asia, according to Fine Dining Lovers.
  • Three other Singapore restaurants were on the extended 51 to 100 list released earlier: Seroja (64), Burnt Ends (89) and Labyrinth (98), per Time Out Singapore.

What did the 2026 ranking say about Singapore?

The list is compiled by The 50, the organisation behind the World's 50 Best Restaurants, and is based on votes from more than 1,100 international restaurant industry experts across 28 regions, according to Time Out Singapore. Odette's No. 15 placing is confirmed on the organiser's list at the50.com. The restaurant is in the National Gallery Singapore and is led by chef Julien Royer, according to Time Out Singapore's 2025 coverage. HungryGoWhere describes it as a three-Michelin-star French restaurant. Time Out reported Odette at No. 25 in 2025, so the move is up ten places.

How did the rest of Asia do?

Fine Dining Lovers and the50.com list Gaggan (Bangkok) at No. 2, Wing (Hong Kong) at No. 5, The Chairman (Hong Kong) at No. 6, Sorn (Bangkok) at No. 12, Suhring (Bangkok) at No. 14, Mingles (Seoul) at No. 17 and Nusara (Bangkok) at No. 18. HungryGoWhere adds that Meet the Bund (Shanghai, No. 21) and Masque (Mumbai, No. 26) are new entries, and that Gaggan rose from No. 6 last year.

Which other Singapore restaurants made the extended list?

Time Out Singapore reports that the 51 to 100 list included Seroja at No. 64 in its global debut, Burnt Ends at No. 89 and Labyrinth at No. 98. Seroja is at Duo Galleria with 24 seats and serves Malay Archipelago cuisine under chef Kevin Wong. Burnt Ends is known for wood-fired Australian barbecue. Labyrinth, led by chef Han Liguang, focuses on progressive Singaporean cuisine.

Can you book Odette now? What is not confirmed

We could not open Odette's own website, so booking windows, menu prices and opening hours are not confirmed here. Diners should check the restaurant's official channels. A ranking reflects the votes of industry experts and is one opinion, not a guarantee of any individual meal.

Why does it matter for Singapore diners and visitors?

For residents and visitors planning a special meal, the list is a useful shortlist of high-profile kitchens in the city. For other recent dining news, see our report on the Waku Ghin and MOSU Seoul chef series at Marina Bay Sands (https://hotinsg.com/a-moment-to-savour-waku-ghin-and-mosu-seoul-open-a-chef-series-at-marina-bay-sands-in-november-with-bookings-from-28-october/) and on Visa Destinations launching in Singapore (https://hotinsg.com/visa-destinations-launches-in-singapore-in-november-2026-what-cardholders-can-expect-and-what-is-not-yet-confirmed/).

Frequently Asked Questions

What rank is Odette on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026?

Odette is ranked No. 15, the only Singapore restaurant in the top 50, according to the50.com and Fine Dining Lovers.

Which restaurant is No. 1 in 2026?

Asador Etxebarri in Atxondo, Spain, is No. 1, according to the50.com. Gaggan in Bangkok is No. 2.

Which other Singapore restaurants are on the extended list?

Seroja (64), Burnt Ends (89) and Labyrinth (98), according to Time Out Singapore.

Sources and Method

The 50, World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list (https://www.the50.com/restaurants/best-in-the-world/list/1-50). Fine Dining Lovers, Paul Feinstein, 4 November 2026 (https://www.finedininglovers.com/explore/articles/50-best-restaurants-2026-full-list). HungryGoWhere, Shannon Yap, 5 November 2026 (https://hungrygowhere.com/food-news/worlds-50-best-restaurants-2026/). Time Out Singapore, Mingli Seet, 22 October 2026 (https://www.timeout.sg/news/singapores-seroja-burnt-ends-and-labyrinth-make-the-50-best-restaurants-ranking). Time Out Singapore, Joycelyn Yeow, 23 June 2025. Written as an original Dachex summary from the verified notes.