Quick answer: Petra is an Eastern Mediterranean and Levantine restaurant at 40C Harding Road, Level 1, Dempsey Hill, Singapore 249548. It opened on 24 October 2026 and is run by Mission Group (formerly Ebb & Flow Group) with chef Antonio Miscellaneo. Executive Chef Anas Shami, formerly of Aniba, runs the kitchen, and ex-Ottolenghi head chef Dawid Nowosadzki curates a weekly seasonal salad bar. Mezze dips cost $12–$16, house-baked breads $11–$12, starters $16–$28, salads $20 (or $36 for three) and mains $30–$108. All prices are subject to 10% service charge and GST. Petra serves lunch (11.30am–3pm) and dinner (from 5.30pm) and has a pet-friendly outdoor terrace.
You’ll see Petra before you taste it, and that’s how it should be. It’s a very good-looking room, and it’s the reason most people will book.
The food holds up too, especially at the start of the meal: the breads, the dips and the salads. It’s just not cheap. Here’s how to get the most out of a table at Petra without the bill getting away from you.
What Is Petra?
Petra is a casual Eastern Mediterranean restaurant from Mission Group, the hospitality group formerly known as Ebb & Flow, which runs Michelin-starred Willow, Casa Vostra, Chin Mee Chin and Temper. It’s a collaboration with Antonio Miscellaneo, the Italian chef-owner of La Bottega Enoteca and a longstanding partner of the group.
The cooking covers the Levant and the wider Eastern Mediterranean: mezze dips, Middle Eastern breads from the oven, raw fish starters, a seasonal salad bar, and seafood and skewers off the grill. The name comes from the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, a trading crossroads, and in Greek petra means stone.
Three chefs shape the menu:
- Anas Shami, Executive Chef. He has more than 12 years in kitchens across Berlin, Kyiv and Singapore, and was most recently executive chef at Aniba. He describes the food as drawing on what he grew up eating with his mother and grandmother.
- Dawid Nowosadzki, consultant chef for the salads. He was formerly head chef at Ottolenghi and NOPI in London, and is co-founder of KOMA, a vegetarian deli-restaurant in Japan.
- Antonio Miscellaneo, who oversees the house-baked breads.
What Is The Space Like At Petra?
This is Petra’s biggest selling point, and it’s very well done.
Petra sits on Level 1 of 40C Harding Road, deeper into Dempsey Hill and away from the main restaurant cluster, in the space that used to be the upscale grocer Curly’s. The room is built from natural materials in earthy tones, with greenery, dried flowers and floor-to-ceiling windows. By day, it’s full of soft light; at night, it turns into a warmer, livelier dining room.
The layout is designed for different kinds of visit:
- Open food showcases as you walk in, with the salad bar laid out and the bread oven going.
- A bar for an aperitif or a drink on its own.
- The main dining room, suited to long lunches and dinners.
- A private dining room for celebrations and business dinners.
- A pet-friendly outdoor terrace, best for late afternoons and sundowners. It’s Singapore, so expect some humidity.
Where Is Petra?
Petra is at 40C Harding Road, Level 1, Dempsey Hill, Singapore 249548, near Claudine.
By MRT: Napier (TE12) on the Thomson–East Coast Line is the nearest station, with a walk into Dempsey from there. We recommend taking a Grab or driving there.
What Are Petra’s Opening Hours?
| Day | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | 11.30am–3pm | 5.30pm–10.30pm |
| Friday, Saturday | 11.30am–3pm | 5.30pm–11pm |
| Sunday | 11.30am–3pm | 5.30pm–10.30pm |
How Do You Book Petra?
Book through SevenRooms via petrarestaurant.sg, call +65 8876 5823 or email hello@petrarestaurant.sg. For private dining and events, contact the restaurant directly.
How Much Does Petra Cost?
Petra is on the pricier side, and it’s best to know that going in. All prices are subject to 10% service charge and GST.
- Mezze dips: $12–$16 each, or $32 for a trio
- House-baked bread: $11–$12
- Cold and warm starters: $16–$28
- Seasonal salads: $20 for one, $36 for a selection of three
- Mains: $30–$68, plus the whole grilled lavrak at $108 (serves three to four)
- Desserts: $18–$26
For two people, a bread, a dip, the hamachi tartare, a salad, two skewers (lamb kofte and Wagyu) and one dessert comes to $183 on the menu. That’s about $110 a head after service charge and GST, before drinks. With a cocktail each at $24–$25, you’re looking at around $140 a head.
Two ways to keep the bill down. Meat mains come with a side of your choice, so you don’t need to order extra. And the whole lavrak at $108 works out to $27–$36 a head for three or four people, which is better value than ordering individual seafood mains like the $68 tiger prawns.
What Should You Order At Petra?
Start at the front of the menu. The breads, dips and salads are where Petra is strongest.
House-Baked Bread ($11–$12)
There are two breads, both from Antonio Miscellaneo’s oven: Petra’s Sangak-Style Bread with Za’atar ($11), thin and crispy, and Barbari with Sesame Seeds ($12), soft and fluffy. We enjoyed both. Order at least one per table, because the dips need something to go with them. Both are marked vegan.
Taramasalata, Shaved Bottarga, Olive Tapenade ($16)
The dip to order. Taramasalata is the Greek whipped cod-roe dip, and Petra’s is finished with shaved bottarga (cured fish roe) and olive tapenade. It was creamy and full of umami. It’s a Petra signature, and it’s also in the Mezze Dip Trio ($32) with hummus and tomato matbukha.
The other dips, all $12: Hummus with coriander zhug, falafel crumble and paprika; Whipped Eggplant with pomegranate, parsley oil and sumac; Labneh with za’atar, mint and olive oil; and Tomato Matbukha with mixed olives and parsley.
Hamachi Tartare, Beetroot Horseradish, Finger Lime, Green Gazpacho ($24)
Diced hamachi with a beetroot-horseradish sauce, finger lime and a green gazpacho. Another one we enjoyed.
Seasonal Salads ($20, or 3 for $36)
The salad bar is one of Petra’s highlights, and it’s worth a look even if you don’t usually order salad. Dawid Nowosadzki, formerly the head chef at Ottolenghi, curates a selection that changes every week, all on display at the open showcase as you walk in. You can eat them at the table, and the restaurant says you can take them away too.
We had a beetroot salad. It had none of the earthiness that puts people off beetroot, so it’s a good one even if you’re not a fan. Since the line-up rotates weekly, it may not be there when you go. The selection of three ($36) is the better deal and the best way to see what the salad bar does.
The Grill: Lamb Kofte, Chicken Shawarma And Wagyu Skewers
We had three of the grilled meat mains: Lamb Leg Kofte with baharat spices and chimichurri ($32), Chicken Shawarma Skewer with hawaij spices and capsicum sauce ($32), and the MBS6/7 Wagyu Striploin Skewer with demi-glace ($56). The mains were nice. We just didn’t find them as memorable as the bread, dips and salads that came before. Each comes with a side of your choice: saffron rice, house salad, grilled maitake with miso tahini, or the spicy plate of fire-roasted chillies, harissa and coriander zhug.
If you’re watching the bill, the kofte and the shawarma at $32 each are the ones to order. The Wagyu skewer costs $56.
What Else Is On The Petra Menu?
Cold starters: Smoky Eggplant Carpaccio with feta snow, pistachio and date molasses ($18). Smashed Burrata with grilled peach, sesame, yuzu ponzu and tarragon ($26). Bluefin Tuna Sashimi with yuzu labneh, pistachio and fresh oregano ($28). Grass-fed Steak Tartare with mushroom pâté, harissa and bulgur, two pieces ($18).
Warm starters: Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with coconut milk and chestnuts ($16). Eggplant and Zucchini Chips with tzatziki, saffron honey and dukkah ($22), a signature. Halloumi with honey, ezme tomato and olives ($24). Crispy Falafel with ponzu edamame, toum and arak ($18). Yemeni Taco with fish shawarma, two pieces ($26).
Seafood mains: Whole Grilled Lavrak (λαβράκι, Mediterranean seabass) with rosemary, crispy capers and the spicy plate, serving three to four ($108). Chargrilled Japanese Mackerel with sumac vinaigrette and fennel ($56). Giant Tiger Prawns with chimichurri ($68). Portuguese Octopus with orzo, oregano salmoriglio and crème fraîche ($32), a signature.
Other mains: Grilled Cauliflower with parsley pesto, tahini, curry oil and crispy kale ($30, vegan). Rosemary Lamb Chops ($42).
Desserts: Kunafah with akkawi cheese, syrup and caramelised pistachio ($24). Yogurt Ice Cream with saffron honey and olive oil crumble ($18). Muhallabia Baklava Cream with mixed berries and crispy phyllo ($18). Dubai Chocolate Tart with white chocolate, pistachio and kataifi ($26).
Kids’ menu: Crispy Chicken and Chips ($16), Fish and Chips ($18), Pasta with tomato or cream sauce ($15), and Milk Ice Cream with chocolate shards ($9).
What Should You Drink At Petra?
The wine list, curated by Group Wine Director Roberto Durán MS, leans Mediterranean. By the glass there’s a Santorini Assyrtiko ($28) and Lebanon’s Château Musar Levantine ($32), alongside Italian, Spanish and Burgundy pours. Glasses start at $15 for Prosecco, and a full list is available on request.
The signature cocktails ($24–$25) play on Mediterranean flavours. The Labneh Soufflé combines gin, limoncello, chamomile and vanilla Greek yoghurt. The Tomatini is milk-clarified with cherry tomato and finished with chilli oil. The Soleil Merini is a sparkling martini with prosecco and olive brine.
Not drinking? There are two sugar-free house infusions at $15: Sumac Sunset, which is sparkling, and Damask Rose. There are also $7 sodas like the Grapefruit Saffron Blush. Draught Estrella is $15.
Is Petra Worth It?
- Yes, for the room. The interior is the best reason to go. Book it for a date, a birthday or a long weekend lunch.
- Order the front half of the menu. Bread, taramasalata, the hamachi and the salad bar are where Petra is at its best.
- Budget around $110 a head before drinks, or $140 with a cocktail. It’s on the pricier side for the category.
- The mains are nice but not the highlight. The $32 kofte and shawarma are better value than the $56 Wagyu skewer.
- Bring a group for the lavrak. At $108 for three to four people, it’s the best-value seafood on the menu.
- Good for vegetarians. The menu marks plenty of vegetarian and vegan dishes, from most of the dips and both breads to the cauliflower main.
- Good for families and dog owners. There’s a kids’ menu, and the terrace is pet-friendly.
Petra: Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 40C Harding Road, Level 1, Dempsey Hill, Singapore 249548 |
| Opened | 24 October 2026 |
| Cuisine | Eastern Mediterranean and Levantine |
| Group | Mission Group (formerly Ebb & Flow Group), with chef Antonio Miscellaneo |
| Chefs | Executive Chef Anas Shami (ex-Aniba); consultant chef Dawid Nowosadzki (ex-Ottolenghi) |
| Price | Dips $12–$16 · bread $11–$12 · starters $16–$28 · salads $20 / 3 for $36 · mains $30–$108 · desserts $18–$26 (all ++) |
| Opening hours | Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun: 11.30am–3pm, 5.30pm–10.30pm · Fri–Sat: 11.30am–3pm, 5.30pm–11pm · Tuesday not listed |
| Spaces | Dining room, bar, private dining room, pet-friendly outdoor terrace |
| Reservations | SevenRooms via petrarestaurant.sg · +65 8876 5823 · hello@petrarestaurant.sg |
| Nearest MRT | Napier (TE12) |
| Website | petrarestaurant.sg |
| @petra.singapore |
What are Petra’s opening hours?
Petra is open for lunch from 11.30am to 3pm and for dinner from 5.30pm. Dinner runs until 10.30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, and until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. It is closed on Tuesdays.
How much does Petra cost?
At Petra, mezze dips cost $12 to $16, breads $11 to $12, starters $16 to $28, seasonal salads $20 (or $36 for three), mains $30 to $68, and the whole grilled lavrak for three to four is $108. Desserts are $18 to $26. Prices are subject to a 10% service charge and GST. A shared dinner for two with bread, a dip, a starter, a salad, two skewers and a dessert comes to about $110 a head before drinks.
What should you order at Petra?
Order the house-baked Sangak-style bread with za’atar ($11) or Barbari ($12), the Taramasalata with shaved bottarga ($16), and the Hamachi Tartare with beetroot horseradish and green gazpacho ($24). Add a seasonal salad from the weekly salad bar ($20, or $36 for three). For mains, the Lamb Leg Kofte and Chicken Shawarma Skewer are $32 each.
What is the salad bar at Petra?
Petra’s salad bar is an open showcase of seasonal salads that changes every week, curated by consultant chef Dawid Nowosadzki, formerly head chef at Ottolenghi in London. One salad costs $20 and a selection of three costs $36. The salads can be eaten in or taken away.
Who are the chefs at Petra?
Petra’s Executive Chef is Anas Shami, formerly executive chef of Aniba in Singapore, with more than 12 years of experience across Berlin, Kyiv and Singapore. The weekly salads are curated by Dawid Nowosadzki, former head chef of Ottolenghi and NOPI and co-founder of KOMA in Japan. The breads are overseen by Antonio Miscellaneo, chef-owner of La Bottega Enoteca.
Is Petra pet-friendly?
Yes. Petra has a pet-friendly outdoor terrace at its Dempsey Hill restaurant
Does Petra have vegetarian options?
Yes. Petra’s menu marks many vegetarian and vegan dishes, including the hummus, whipped eggplant, labneh and matbukha dips, both house-baked breads, the smoky eggplant carpaccio, the halloumi, the Jerusalem artichoke soup and the grilled cauliflower main ($30).
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