Binomio

Went there on a Friday and surprisingly it was not fully booked. The location is superb situated right at raffles hotel it already sets a nice and romantic atmosphere for a date. Food wise I had no complains every dishes were done well. I’d say the croquette and squid ink paella was the best. Can skip the dessert.

Dining at Binomio was a wonderful experience, with each dish showcasing bold flavors and excellent execution. The black squid ink paella was a standout—deeply aromatic, rich in seafood essence, and perfectly cooked, with tender squid and beautifully infused grains of rice, finished with a slightly crisp base. The roasted suckling pig was equally impressive, featuring crackling, crispy skin and juicy, flavorful meat that melted in the mouth. Another highlight was the chili prawns served with bread; the prawns were fresh and plump, coated in a fragrant, mildly spicy sauce that was impossible to resist, especially when paired with the warm bread to soak up every drop. Overall, the food was satisfying, well-balanced, and memorable, making Binomio a place worth returning to.

Tasting Menu 5 Tapas ($128) + Wine Pairing ($28) Strongly recommend the Gambas and Calamari One of the few truly good Spanish Tapas places around in SG that is worth the price. Has maintained their food quality throughout the years. Thumbs up 👍🏻

Tl;dr - only the paella was good. As expected of any respectable Spanish restaurant, the chicken and seafood paella ($79) was cooked al-dente, and was full of rich seafood flavour. Unfortunately, the rest of the dishes didn't fare so well. The red snapper main dish ($35) was under-seasoned and the Atlantic octopus tapas ($44) was, frankly, bland. Service was inconsistent - our server didn’t offer to serve the paella at our table, even though we saw others receiving that service. For the price, there are better places in Singapore that offer more value for money.

My favourite restaurant in Singapore. Sophisticated outdoor tapas bar, indoor full dining, endless choice of wines and sherries, fabulous cocktails and tapas. Best tapa: chorizo à la Sidra in bread basket - incredible. Very authentic Spanish… in Raffles Hotel setting. Sit outside! Fabulous music, wonderful staff. I’m addicted.

We recently hosted a party of 22 at Binomio, and it could not have been more perfect. From start to finish, the entire experience was outstanding. The food was simply amazing — every dish was full of flavour, beautifully presented. Our guests were raving all night! The staff were incredible — attentive, friendly, and so professional. They handled a large group effortlessly and made sure everything ran smoothly. Service was seamless, timing was perfect, and every request was taken care of with a smile. It’s rare to find a restaurant that delivers on all fronts, but Binomio truly exceeded expectations. Highly recommended for group dinners, celebrations, or anyone looking for top-quality cuisine in a warm, welcoming setting. We’ll definitely be back!

Came here for my birthday. It’s expensive, but I would say it’s really quite delicious. Only dish I would skip would be the Padron peppers. Staff were lovely and the free birthday dessert was GOOD!

My family was very fortunate to have visited this gem of a restaurant when we returned home for my papa’s passing & funeral. My best friend booked both our families their private dining room & the ambience, food & service was nothing short of exceptional. A very cherished evening spent with loved ones, attentive service & delicious food. Amazing!

This one had been on my list to try out for a long time. A hugely popular Spanish place, reservations are a must. Plus also specify whether you want the regular dining area or the bar as the menus are different. We tried the croquettes (amazing) and the chorizo with cheese (great) to start off. Their squid ink paella is very popular so we didn't get any of the tapas this time (but will be back to try just those some other time). Squid ink paella was excellent. For dessert we had the basque burnt cheesecake, the only item which I felt was a bit of a let down, didn't find it that different from a normal cheesecake (although it was still tasty). Had hoped for a flavor of more Spanish cheese in it. Even though, its a superb place to try out Spanish cuisine in Singapore!

Consistently delicious and quality tapas. Prefer the bar over their restaurant. Looks like you need a reservation for the bar also now. Before it was just first come first served. Surprised I haven't written a review about Binomio yet. I could have sworn I did. Sounds like praises have been sung by the other reviews already. Just co-signing here. Really like the Larios 12 gin & tonic they make with juniper berries. It's a steal at $14 per drink. Their 6 for $69 tapas tasting menu (or 9 for $99) is quite a great deal for the quality and amount of food you get. It also lets you explore their tapas menu. There's a surcharge for starred menu items but still worth it! Awesome place to relax over a couple of good drinks and nosh. Check it out.

After trying a few other Spanish restaurants (FoodBar Dada, BOMBA Paella Bar) but Binomio definitely comes out as the winner :) The food Appetizers: 1. Croquetas - they come in ham or mushroom. Pretty decent. Mains: 1. Char-grilled pork belly with razor clams and cauliflower puree ($28) 2. Slow-cooked suckling pig Segovian style, potato puree and tender garlic shoots ($37) 3. Paella - very strong seafood base. Dessert: 1. The Torrija de chocolate blanco (MY FAVORITE!!!) It just blew me away. A complicated name but such a simple, delicate slice of heaven :) Its made up of white chocolate butter bread, strawberry soup (delicious) and vanilla ice-cream. 2. Bunuelos de chocolate Chocolate fritters with sorbet. Pretty standard. Think fried doughnut balls dipped in chocolate. The service - Overall was good. Chef Alonso personally serves the Paella and spends time chatting with the guests. He came out at the end of the meal for a longer conversation too (right about when I was devouring my Torrija de chocolate blanco). A very easy-going character. His eyes lid up when we talked about wine and Spain.

Solid Spanish food. Good ambience and service was good, food was tasty without being spectacular. For tapas we had crab empanadas, pulpo (my favourite), scallops, and finished with a squid ink paella for main. Empanada pastry was a bit too thick and doughy for my liking but crab filling was certainly tasty. A bit disappointed when the head waiter said they looked like "curry puffs" when describing the specials, and didn't seem to know what I was referring to when I asked if they were empanadas. Pulpo was delicious. Squid was beautifully tender. Scallops were really disappointing. For such a pricy dish I couldn't believe they sliced the scallops in half meaning we effectively only got 2 scallops. Give us 4 whole ones for $25! Paella was tasty enough though again incredibly stingy with the proteins (seafood). Overall a nice place in a nice area, but couldn't help but feel a little underwhelmed when leaving.

Excellent tapas and the good wine at reasonable price. Tried the garlic tiger prawns, calamari with running egg, sweet white asparagus and seafood paella and every dish taste so delicious that we wish we have capacity for more. Will be back for more

very good spanish food at this well-known restaurant along craig road - it's a cosy, intimate space that's packed at night, with waiters that are just the right mix of personal and professional, and dishes that both taste good and feel authentic. the flavours were rich, but just so, without overwhelming the appetite excessively. it's more napkin-ed fine dining than small-plate tapas, with prices that tread the high side for dishes well-worth the expense. we started off with two types of croquettes, croquetas binomio and croquetas de setas, bound with creamy bechamel and full of flavor. it was pretty impressive that they had managed to fry the soft mounds to a crisp exterior; I could stuff my face with these, very easily (totally worth the exercise). papada con navajas had tender strips of razor clams served on cauliflower puree, with well-seasoned char-grilled pork belly - very good - as was the chipirones rellenos, lightly chewy squid rings served with squash chips and a meat sauce. the beauty at the table was truly the fideua negra, skinny beehoon-sized noodles cooked paelle-style in squid ink, topped with blobs of cream and squid. it wasn't the strongest tasting dish, and was much improved with lots and lots of ground pepper and salt. don't ever be shy about salting your own food! you're the one eating (and paying) for your enjoyment. we were pretty stuffed by this point - though of course we finished with churros (but of course) and tarta belada al whisky. the first was decent, but the second cake was a whopper. cassette-sized (do you young folkies even know what a cassette is?!), the cake was an excuse for a whisky vessel - so boozy that it hits you, but the sugar in the cake and icing keeps the alcohol from being too cough-y. very good - but make sure you're prepared for it. I thought the food well-portioned, and the prices fair - we were certainly full at the end of the meal, but the wine portions defy understanding. they were barely taster-portioned; very, very strange.

Binomio is a great choice for a fun date night out, especially now that the restaurant takes reservations for the front tapas bar area. We like to belly up to the tapas bar and order the Tapas Tasting Menu, 6 tapas for $69, which includes almost everything on the tapas menu. Compared with many other tapas options in Singapore, Binomio offers superior cuisine and value! Among our favorite items are: 1) Croquetas Binomio: if there's one thing I learned from my dad about restaurants, it's that you always order the dish with the restaurant's name in it...and this was definitely an item we have ordered again and again! Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside (stuffed with ham, chicken and egg), served on pretty plates with garlic mayo, can't go wrong! 2) Albondigas: juicy beef and pork meatballs jazzed up with fried baby squids and excellent tomato gravy; we order these almost every time 3) Gambas al Ajillo: I pretty much order these are every tapas bar we go to and I love nearly every version and this is no exception...I especially enjoy dipping the bread in the garlicky oil! Yum! 4) Churros: Binomio's version is more airy than most, but no less delicious with a perfectly crispy exterior and chocolate dipping sauce PARTING THOUGHT: keep an eye out for the specials of the night on the chalkboard...we didn't notice it until our third trip! They always have something interesting up there and it's usually available as an option for the tasting!

First things first - the food is really good - the standard paella, cuttlefish, octopus, suckling pig and the Iberico ham. Top notch but in small portions. So expect to pay up to be fully satisfied. We loved the Rioja which was reasonable at 57 a bottle for Singapore (Sorry the label escapes me, Fortunado?, but there were only two Temprillanos on the wine list at the time). Seems to be a bit of date spot for people with a bit of cash. Its got good decor and reasonably attentive service.

Went here for lunch. Really nice food, great for a client lunch or a mid-day lunch date. Located off of Craig Road, near Duxton Hill (right by Initaly). They have a $35 set lunch - three courses (app, main and dessert) with tea or coffee. I was looking for something that did not make me go to sleep right after lunch so ordered on the lighter side. I had (1) the salmon and beetroot salad which was light and lovely, (2) the grilled fish of the day - pan roasted burramundi with some greens and a nice roasted pepper side that went nicely with the fish and (3) the fruit salad - plain with a simple syrup that was not overly sweet. The restaurant itself is clean and bit traditional - think white table cloths and napkins. Good service, nice Spanish maitre d. All in all, great, great place for lunch. Must try again for dinner! The tapas menu looked very good. Highly recommend.

I was incredibly stoked when we managed to get a place at their Tapas Bar on a Friday night. The service was impeccable and ever so friendly. We chose the 6 tapas tasting menu (such a steal at a mere S$69, compared to all the other swanky tapas bars in Singapore), and went with all of the waiter's recommendations. Every dish was presented so beautifully and they were delicious. My favourites - Croquetas de Champinones, Pulpo a la gallega and Huevos Binomio. We were so happy with the selection, and everything was perfect until our paella arrived. Thinking tapas wouldn't be filling enough (they were), we had ordered their Arroz Negro (squid ink paella). Not only was it too salty and unappetizing, especially compared with the tapas we just had, it cost us more than the 6 tapas tasting menu! We were all bewildered. We'll definitely be back at the tapas bar! The 6 tapas ordered was sufficient for the 3 of us, but I think I'll be greedy next time and go with the 8 tapas tasting menu. Or more.. They were just so yummy! Perhaps we'll try something else from their dining menu too! Just not the squid ink paella. Snuck in a corner of Craig Road without too much traffic, noise or people, the place was just what we needed for a chillaxing Friday night.

My visit to Binomio fell fortuitously on a day when I was recovering from a flu. It was like groundhog day with my visit to Mizutani (I tried my best not to sniff or blow my nose and STILL Mizutani-san noticed I was unwell and ordered green tea for me). Ill or not, the show must go on. Binomio is designed with a tapas bar in front and an elegant dining room at the back. We made reservations and some requests earlier on and the service manager was obliging. We had the mushroom croquettes, grilled squid, crayfish and pork belly as tapas starters. We crayfish and croquettes were excellent, but the squid and pork belly weren't particularly interesting. We then had a giant pan of squid ink paella to share and it was very well done. We would have liked to have more charred rice bits but that's just me being picky. For mains, we had a suckling pig, the fish and I had the lamb chops. The suckling pig wasn't quite as mind blowing as the ones we've had in Barcelona or Segovia, but it was still good. I also thought my lamb chops were executed well as they were juicy and charred at the bone. Overall we had an enjoyable evening, though the restaurant was quite noisy at times due to the table next to ours. I recommend skipping the sangria blanco as it was on the strong side and not fantastic. Service is very good, so you'll probably walk away full and happy.

Came here with a few friends, we ordered the meat platter, pork belly with razor clams, squid paella and a chicken paella for my friends who don't eat seafood. Honestly, the best part of the meal was probably the Gazpacho (that is given free as the amuse bouche). The meat platter was good, but how hard is it to put together a plate of good meats with cheese and crackers. The pork belly was average, nothing that would drag me back to the restaurant. The squid paella was good, but the chicken paella... terrible! It was soggy and I guess because they use the same pans as the squid, it had this horrible taste of the squid mixed in with a weird bitter end taste! The chicken tasted like it was boiled with no seasoning as well. This place is expensive, and I'm not inclined to give it a second chance.

Highly recommended! Amazing food, service and wine list in an incredible setting. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would love to return to try other menu items!

I really like this place, more for the bar menu than the actual restaurant menu because i am cheap. We arrived around 730pm on a thursday night and the bar was jam packed, so we had a few dishes at the restaurant before scooting over to the bar. The restaurant dishes were, in my opinion, a tad tastier and fancier than the bar offerings, but does not warrant the difference in price tag. A typical bar tapas is about 6-10 bucks whereas for the restaurant, it's about 15-40, albeit the portions being slightly bigger. I like the bar because you can get many tapas without hurting your wallet. The tapas are generally tasty, made with good ingredients. The entrocote was really good, as well as the pan con tomate, the shrimps and the bone marrow. Will be back. P.S: Wine by the glass is a meagre pour, so get a bottle.

Great Spanish restaurant! As a Spanish person, its awesome to have a restaurant like Binomio in town. It is super authentic Spanish cuisine, perfectly done by Chef Jose, who is a star in Singapore already. When Im missing quality food from my country, Binomio is always a good option. Love it

Classy ambiance- check. Unique menu- check! Good food- check! Came here for a spur of the moment date night with the husband and boy, am I glad we did! The mushroom croquetas were melt in your mouth delicious and the chicken and seafood paella was pretty decent.. Not the best I've ever, had but I consider myself a paella connoisseur so great paella is hard to come by. Anyways, the octopus wasn't bad either. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu!