The Halia at Singapore Botanic Gardens

Very very nice ambience to celebrate special occasions! Friendly staff. Special thanks to John for serving us, singing me a birthday song and a complimentary dessert! Food is really good! Super love the sides here. Portion just nice

We recently celebrated our wedding at The Halia Restaurant (The Villa & Batik Ballroom), and it was truly a memorable experience for us. It was a joy to share this special occasion with our family, relatives, colleagues, and friends. Lydia, who was in charge of events, was patient and helpful throughout the planning process. She consistently went the extra mile to assist us, especially when there were changes to our plans. The food was excellent—many of our guests shared that they thoroughly enjoyed it. A special thank you also goes to John and his team for their outstanding service. We felt very well taken care of throughout the celebration. Overall, we are extremely happy with our experience at The Halia. The team truly exceeded our expectations, and we highly recommend this venue for any event, especially weddings.

We have our company dinner at the Halia recently. The atmosphere is super. Booked in a private room and a 4 course meal. We enjoy the space and scenery. Service is attentive but slight mistakes on the server. Food Taste is 3 out of 5. The serve good bread. Soup is average. Salad is huge.. choice of 3 mains most of us chose beef. Salad taste is acceptable to me but the volume and sauce is not in proportion.. too much of salad as the bowl is huge. Plating should be improve especially for the salad and fish. The white rice should be serve without the topping which to me is horrible. Fish taste relative good which taste like cod fish. The beef plating looks fine. Beef has the thickness and serve medium well and looks good but the taste and sauce should be better. Dessert is excellent and huge portion. Overall I would rate 3 out of 5. Under my expectation. Pro is a Halal restaurant and good space esp for private event.

I had an unforgettable dining experience at The Halia Restaurant. From the moment we arrived, the ambiance was serene and welcoming—nestled in the lush greenery of the Botanic Gardens, it truly felt like a hidden gem. We were celebrating my boyfriend’s birthday, and the staff went above and beyond to make the evening feel special. Their thoughtful touches and attention to detail truly made the celebration memorable. The service was warm, attentive, and professional. The staff made us feel well taken care of without being intrusive, and their knowledge of the menu was impressive. As for the food—absolutely delicious. Every dish was thoughtfully presented and packed with unique flavors. The signature Halia chili crab pasta was a standout—perfectly spiced and beautifully balanced. The desserts were equally memorable, especially the ginger nougat parfait which offered a lovely twist. Highly recommend The Halia for anyone looking for a peaceful, elegant dining experience with great food, top-notch service, and a beautiful setting—especially for special occasions. We’ll definitely be back!

I had a wonderful dining experience at The Halia in the Botanic Gardens. The grilled focaccia was perfectly crisp and flavorful, a delightful starter that set the tone for the meal. The pan-fried mixed greens were fresh, beautifully seasoned, and cooked to perfection. Beyond the food, the ambience was serene and inviting, making it a perfect spot to unwind surrounded by lush greenery. The service was impeccable—attentive and friendly without being intrusive. Highly recommend this gem for anyone looking for great food in a tranquil setting!

Used to be a good place. Now the food portions are ridiculously small and overpriced. Half a slice of avocado toast for $22. See picture to see how small the portions are. Beef burger was average. Paper straws couldn't even last halfway through the meal as they started breaking apart. They used to provide wooden stirrers, now we are expected to stir with the paper straws. The restaurant used shot glass for the thyme. But shot glass can't even pour the thyme properly into the main cup without spilling. Overall disappointing to see how a once well respected restaurant is now way below average. A pity.

Ambience and atmosphere is 💯 Definitely recommend to dine outdoors instead of indoors.The chill music and little candle light definitely adds on to the mood for couples dining privately as well. Only thing to note for is that there might be mozzies but the staff are all very attentive and kind to provide insect repellent and light up coils to keep them away. Food might take a while to arrive. Food was great esp the duck breast w the very refreshing tasting grains.(Even though it’s only 4pcs🥹) We ordered the Chili crab spaghettini, focaccia , paper bag halibut and lychee & thyme drink Lovely evening to spend there!

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at The Halia while celebrating my mom’s birthday with a group of seven. Although we initially didn’t realise that the weekend brunch menu differs from the weekday lunch menu, the staff (Malay lady with coloured scarf, without glasses) went above and beyond to accommodate us. One of our favourite dishes wasn’t on the brunch menu, but the team graciously checked with the chef—and to our delight, they made it happen! The service was impeccable throughout—warm, attentive, and thoughtful. They even assisted us with wheelchair access for my mother-in-law, making sure she was comfortable and well taken care of. These small touches made our celebration truly memorable. The setting, the food, and most importantly, the care from the staff made this a perfect afternoon. Highly recommended for anyone looking to dine with heart and hospitality!