Baia

Baia is a rooftop restaurant and bar on level 4 of Esplanade Mall, at 8 Raffles Avenue. It serves modern Italian and Mediterranean food with cocktails. The terrace looks out over Marina Bay and the city skyline.

Baia comes from the ilLido Group, led by Beppe De Vito. The group also runs Sospiri and Southbridge. Baia opened in 2024. Its name and look draw on Baia, an ancient Roman resort town near Naples that was popular with the Roman elite.

What to order

The menu is built for sharing. Recent menus have been split into a few sections:

• Raw bar: Hokkaido scallops, oysters and wagyu beef tartare.
• Pizzas: a short list of pizzas to share.
• Charcoal grill: meat and seafood, including wagyu beef bavette.
• Small bites: snacks such as lobster lollipops and potato gems.
• Charcuterie and cheese: cured meats and cheeses to go with drinks, plus desserts.

Cocktails were created with the drinks consultancy Proof & Company. They fall into three groups. Sol covers lighter, aperitivo-style drinks, Nox has stronger ones, and Mosaics are made for sharing. Zero-proof cocktails are on the list too.

A weekly set lunch is an easy way to try the kitchen. Recent set lunches have included hand-rolled trofie pasta and a hazelnut mousse. The website also lists a separate Sip & Savour menu.

The setting

Baia takes up the whole rooftop of Esplanade Mall, about 5,000 square feet. It has room for about 136 guests, plus an outdoor patio with sheltered seats. The interiors use rich tones of maroon, gold and green, with murals, marble and Art Deco touches.

From the patio, you look across Marina Bay to the skyline and over the Grand Prix street circuit. It is a good spot at sunset. Later in the evening the mood turns more lounge-like, with resident DJs on some nights.

Good to know before you go

• Booking: reserve online through the website, by email, or by phone or WhatsApp.
• Before or after a show: the Esplanade theatres are in the same complex, so Baia is an easy stop around a performance.
• Private events: the venue hosts corporate events and private parties. An events deck is on the website.
• What to wear: for general tips, see our guide to rooftop bar dress codes in Singapore.

Nearby

Merlion Park is a short walk away along the waterfront. After dinner, follow our Marina Bay night walk around the bay. If you are staying close by, Mandarin Oriental Singapore is a short walk away. For more places with a view, see our list of rooftop bars in Singapore and other rooftop restaurants. You can also browse European and Italian restaurants or all restaurants in Marina Bay and the CBD. Menus and bookings are on the Baia website.