UNA at The Alkaff Mansion

UNA is a Spanish restaurant on the second floor of The Alkaff Mansion, a restored colonial house from 1918 on Telok Blangah Hill. The kitchen serves tapas, paella and dishes from the parrilla, or grill. The menu brings together well-known dishes from the south of Spain and more filling food from the north.

UNA is part of 1-Group. It first opened at 1-Rochester in 2014 and later moved to the mansion. Chef Tom Kung, now the group's executive chef, and paella specialist Chef Weng have both been with UNA since the start. Diego Grimberg, who was head chef at the launch of Albert Adrià's Enigma in Barcelona, advises the kitchen.

What to order

Start with tapas to share. The menu lists hand-carved Cinco Jotas jamón ibérico from acorn-fed pigs, cured for 48 months. Pan con tomate, ham croquetas, garlic prawns and grilled octopus are also on offer. Padrón peppers and battered courgette flowers suit vegetarians, and vegetarian dishes are marked on the menu.

Paella is the centre of most meals here. Choices include seafood paella, a black paella with squid ink and one with Spanish chorizo. Each can also be cooked as a fideuà, with short noodles in place of rice, and the chorizo fideuà is one the restaurant shows off on its website. Rice dishes with octopus or vegetables are on the list too.

For larger plates, there is roast suckling pig for two, Ibérico pluma, milk-fed lamb chops, whole turbot and dry-aged steaks. A whole roast pig for big groups must be ordered in advance. Desserts include churros with chocolate, crema catalana, caramel flan and a Spanish cheese board.

The setting

Inside, the old timber fittings have been restored, a big chandelier hangs over the room, and there are views out over the green hillside. The mood is romantic and fairly formal. It suits anniversaries, birthdays and other special dinners.

The mansion also holds Wildseed Café and the 1918 Heritage Bar. Its garden, with a gazebo and fountains, is used for wedding ceremonies, and the main hall can host large private events.

Good to know before you go

• The restaurant asks guests to dress in smart formal clothes.
• Book a table through the official website.
• Tell the team about allergies or dietary needs when you book.
• UNA has held the Restaurants from Spain certification since 2022.
• It was recognised for its wine list in Wine Spectator's 2026 Restaurant Awards.

Getting there and nearby

The Alkaff Mansion stands in Telok Blangah Hill Park, part of the Southern Ridges walking route. The Henderson Waves bridge links this hill to Mount Faber Park, so you can pair dinner with an afternoon walk. In the evening, a taxi to the door is the easiest way up.

For a sunset meal on the next hill, try Dusk @ Mount Faber Peak. You can also ride the Singapore Cable Car from Mount Faber across to Sentosa. Browse more restaurants around HarbourFront, or see our list of European and Italian restaurants in Singapore.