2 Singapore restaurants to close in March amid continued turbulence

Relish, a home-grown burger restaurant, and Ibid, a fine-dining establishment, will shut their doors in March as Singapore’s food and beverage sector continues to face headwinds.

Founded by chef Willin Low, Relish, the casual 80-seat eatery at Cluny Court, will close on March 29 after a 19-year run.

It has built a loyal following for signatures such as the Bacon & Double Cheese Beef Burger and Ram Lee Beef Burger alongside pasta dishes including Hae Bee Hiam Spaghettini and Roketto Oyster Omelette Spaghettini.

Low, 54, told The Straits Times on Feb. 10 that the landlord has secured a new tenant for the space.

Relish currently employs 11 full-time and three part-time staff.

Also set to close in March is Ibid, a 16-seat fine-dining restaurant in North Canal Road helmed by Woo Wai Leong, winner of the 2015 reality cooking show MasterChef Asia.

Leong opened the restaurant in 2017, serving tasting-menu dinners focused on Asian flavors, Asia One reported.

The final day of service has yet to be determined.

The closures come amid continued turbulence in the food and beverage sector.

According to statistics from the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, 3,148 food businesses ceased operations in 2025, up from 3,047 in 2024.

Recent closures include French restaurant and wine bar Loulou in Keong Saik Road, Chef’s Tavern, Spanish establishments Sabio and Sugarra, contemporary Asian restaurant Asu, brunch spot Open Farm Community, Tiong Bahru Bakery Safari in Dempsey, Korean restaurant Onmi, Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Hooters in Clarke Quay.

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