It’s easy to see why this buzzy newcomer is such a hit with the stylish working types who pack the joint at the end of the work day. The restaurant exudes modern Italian chic, from the mint rattan chairs and brass-accented open kitchen, to the lush indoor greenery that gives the space a sense of the outdoors.

Part of the InterContinental Robertson Quay, Publico boasts the kind of polished five-star service one expects from more formal hotel-owned establishments. Recommendations include the lobster pasta, saturated with the flavour of the sweet-briny crustacean and the pizzas which are exceptional, particularly the Tartufata, topped with porcini mushrooms and smoked Scarmoza cheese, and finished with truffle oil. The outdoor area is great spot for those who don’t mind the tropical heat. Reservations are recommended, particularly on Saturday evenings.