There’s no denying the fact that French cuisine has had a big impact on global gastronomy, shaping the way we approach food and dining. In fact, most chefs start their training in classical French cooking, and for good reason: with its formal techniques, pride in presentation, and emphasis on fresh ingredients and simple flavours, French cooking lays the foundations for many other styles and specialties.
From steak frites to French onion soup, escargot to boeuf Bourguignon, OB真人视讯 has rounded up the best French restaurants in Singapore should you be craving some delicacies from the land of wine and cheese.
Merci Marcel at Robertson Quay
41 Robertson Quay
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Adding a little Parisian flair to Robertson Quay, has announced the opening of its fifth Singapore location (and it's one of our favourites) in an exclusive collaboration with acclaimed Chef Bruno Ménard. This new riverside location brings with it an elevated dining experience, showcasing modern French cuisine paired with an expertly curated selection of the finest French wines.
Located in a beautifully restored 19th-Century warehouse, Merci Marcel at Robertson Quay marries French Riviera charm with Singapore’s vibrant waterfront lifestyle. The restaurant features original archways and an outdoor terrace perfect for an intimate dinner or weekend brunch.
Starters include the velvety Cévennes onion soup, which showcases produce from the south of France, with generous chunks of pan-seared foie gras and delicate truffle Chantilly, as well as lighter options like the refreshing beetroot tartar and crab croquettes, which offer a playful nod to local flavours with Singaporean-style chilli crab mayonnaise.
For mains, we recommend the signature wild porcini ravioles featuring delicate pasta pillows in a creamy cep sauce or the perfectly roasted chicken breast served with piquant tomato-raspberry sauce.
Dessert enthusiasts will enjoy Chef Ménard’s adaptations of classic recipes, including the light and indulgent rum baba, inspired by his father’s cherished recipe and featuring a passionfruit glaze and playful dose of double-cask Plantation Dark Rum.
Le Clos
46 Kim Yam Road, #01-18, New Bahru
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Set to become a must visit spot for wine lovers in Singapore, (pronounced “kloh”) is a new 70-seater wine house and restaurant, complete with alfresco terrasse and a full-sized pétanque pitch for lawn bowling, at New Bahru. It also features a speciality delicatessen retailing wines, artisanal delicacies and even grape-varietal specific glasses to go with your next bottle.
Far from being just a regular wine bar, Le Clos’ wine house tips its hat to growers, small producers and unique craftsmanship in winemaking. The name “Le Clos” refers to the walled plots in French vineyards where winemakers historically nurtured their most prized vines, and it fittingly reflects the wine house’s dedication to the craft. You’ll find over 800 labels of grower Champagnes and fine wines spanning approachable, everyday bottles to highly sought after, hard-to-find gems.
As for the cuisine, expect French comfort food at its best. The menu takes you effortlessly from wine with bites—including charcuterie from small makers, a rotating selection of affineur aged cheeses and small plates—to a single- or multi-course meal, and even an after-dinner dessert and drink.
Highlights include Le Clos’ reimagination of the croque monsieur (a hot sandwich of ham and cheese), affectionately referred to as Croq’s. The Croq’ Basque Chorizo, Confit Onions & Roasted Piquillo Peppers—extra crispy twice-baked pizza dough sandwiching a trio of savoury, sweet and mildly spicy ingredients—come together deliciously in an ode to French Basque country. Extending a light and refreshing counterpoint, the Watermelon, Feta & Mint salad reimagines summers in the south of France.
Macka’s M4 + OP Rib Black Angus & Bordelaise Sauce is the restaurant’s take on steak frites, excellent with a glass of Bordeaux or Côte-Rôtie. The steak is grilled in the Josper oven, and cooked at a high temperature of 300°C to seal in all the flavour and moisture. End the meal with a scoop or two of Homemade Gelato from the extensive selection in the Deli. The lemon gelato finished with a drizzle of Alexis Muñoz extra virgin olive oil is not to be missed.
Les Bouchons
Various Locations
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Showcasing classic French cuisine and quality steak frites, takes you on a gastronomic journey through the streets of Paris by paying homage to the grand tradition of French bistros and steakhouses. Although they have multiple outlets across Singapore, our favourite is Roberston Quay as it has a beautiful outdoor terrace overlooking the river.
Given that Les Bouchons was one of the very first restaurants in Singapore to serve steak frites, it’s definitely a must order. Did we mention it comes with unlimited home-made French fries? The Burgundy snails with garlic butter and French onion soup are also top-notch. The wine list is predominantly French and hand-picked by the owner who himself is a wine connoisseur.
Les Ducs
8 Ann Siang Hill
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Nestled on the ground floor of a heritage shophouse along Ann Siang Hill, (“The Dukes” in French) is chef-partner Louis Pacquelin’s witty, polished take on the French dining experience. Calling it “French fun dining”, he reimagines hearty brasserie signatures with a playful approach that is anchored by a sense of place. The result is unpretentious French comfort food with Asian inflections.
The menu is concise, offering a range of small bites and bigger plates. Katsu de cochon Iberique, choux mariné features a combination of Iberico pork secreto and katsu, with tonkatsu sauce and marinated red cabbage, in a bao bun. Then there is the Croque prata—think of it as the love child of the croque monsieur and the prata. Cooked French ham, Comté cheese and truffled béchamel are sandwiched in a prata and toasted to golden perfection.
Other highlights include the Palourdes & bouillon Javanais where French clams are cooked in white wine and shallots, then finished with comforting Javanese soto ayam broth made with chicken and fresh spices such as ginger, curcuma, lemongrass lime leaf, spring onions, chilli padi, and bay leaves. Perfecting for sharing, the T-bone de bœuf Angus, sauce au poivre de Kampot showcases grass-fed Angus T-bone steak (1kg) from Australia, served with Kampot black pepper sauce.
The 40-seat restaurant has an eclectic vibe complete with high ceilings, exposed brick-and-cement walls, maximalist Arabian rugs and ceiling tapestries, Asian lanterns and contemporary furniture. Upstairs on the second floor, behind red curtains you'll find Madame Claude—an exclusive members-only social club that is the first of its kind in Singapore. An alluring haven of vibey music, burlesque, fine wine and feasting.
Odette
National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew’s Road, #01-04
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The accolades keep coming for chef-owner Julien Royer’s contemporary French restaurant, including being crowned 2020’s Best Restaurant in Asia by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, being ranked number 18 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019, and winning a coveted third Michelin star.
Such awards really are no surprise once you’ve tasted the food though, with show-stopping signatures like rosemary smoked organic egg and beak-to-tail pigeon. Named after his grandmother who inspired Royer to cook, represents modern French cuisine at its finest—a celebration of fresh ingredients, artisanal produce, classic technique and refined flavours, all done with the utmost elegance.
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Maison Boulud
2 Bayfront Avenue, B1-15 & L1-83 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
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has officially opened its doors at Marina Bay, bringing a unique dining experience by internationally acclaimed chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud to the iconic integrated resort. Like its award-winning sister concept in Montreal, the French restaurant is set to enhance the dining experience in Singapore through Chef Daniel Boulud’s signature style of cooking.
The menu is a showcase of Chef Boulud’s creative interpretations of classic French dishes, paired with the freshest seasonal ingredients, with a touch of inspiration fueled by his travels around the world. Highlights include the saffron filo wrapped lobster, Chilean seabass confit in olive oil and the free range chicken rotisserie. The grapefruit sorbet is a must for dessert.
You can also look forward to a selection of wines sourced from France and around the world, as well as a mixology programme that features classic and original aromatic aperitifs that are crafted to complement the culinary creations of the restaurant.
Ro.ia
1 Cluny Road, E J H Corner House, Singapore Botanic Gardens
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Nestled within the lush landscapes of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, E.J.H. Corner House, named for its resident Professor Edred John Henry Corner, stands as a destination for fine cuisine and exceptional experiences. At its site in the first and only tropical garden on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List, the storied black and white is the new home of .
Inspired by the river Roya which curves between France and Italy, Ro.ia presents a modern, French fine dining concept from Chef Priyam Chatterjee. The youngest and first chef of Indian heritage to be conferred the French knighthood, Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole, Chef Priyam presents a menu of global influences, artfully executed by his passion for and mastery of French cuisine and technique. You can expect dishes like Hokkaido scallops served with yoghurt and finger lime and Maison Burgaud Challandais duck with Kinjiso spinach and orange jus.
JAG
#02-02, 41 Robertson Quay
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Founded by Chef Jeremy Gillon and restaurateur Anant Tyagi, (Jeremy Anant Gastronomy) is a one Michelin star contemporary French fine dining restaurant that’s widely praised for its vegetable gastronomy.
Having recently relocated to STPI Robertson Quay, Chef Jeremy and his team pay homage to the yearly seasonal cycle with their distinctive vegetable-centric menu. In the shallot / banana shallot course, shallots show their full glory. On the plate you’ll find pickled shallots, a puree of banana shallots, grilled sliced shallots, and shallot jelly alongside roasted and puffed buckwheat. The dish is finished with a rich grilled shallot stock and sariette oil.
Brasserie Gavroche
66 Tras Street
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Nestled in the heart of Tanjong Pagar, is a French dining destination known for its traditional cuisine and charming ambiance. Their decor mirrors that of a typical Parisian brasserie, with each element carefully chosen to transport you to the streets of Paris.
Their classic French dishes are prepared generously with the freshest ingredients and traditional techniques. From hearty Pâté en Croûte to delicate Sole Meunière, each dish is a celebration of French heritage and culture. For meat lovers, their homemade duck confit is a must-try, and those with a sweet tooth can indulge in their succulent Tarte Tatin.
Claudine
39C Harding Road
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A French neo-brasserie by Julien Royer (of Odette fame) and The Lo & Behold Group, is known for it exceptional quality French cuisine delivered with the same level of focus and precision you expect of a fine-dining establishment. Seeking to offer the simple joys of shared meals and cherished relationships, the menu at Claudine strikes a balance between quintessential French classics and personal recipes from Royer as well as the rest of the culinary team.
The Mozambique Langoustine is a deeply indulgent dish. A seafood bisque poured tableside surrounds Mozambique langoustine ravioli infused with a touch of tarragon puree. Crisp sugar snap peas and delicate pea tendrils offer a fresh, textural contrast to the umami bisque while tarragon oil cuts through the decadence.
A highlight of the dessert menu is the love child of Royer’s two favourite desserts, Paris-Brest and profiteroles. The Pariterole features a ring of five airy choux puffs topped with crisp, toasted-caramelised pecan praline and a touch of sea salt. They are filled with parfait-like Vanuatu vanilla cream and finished with a dark chocolate sauce.
Gaston
25 Keong Saik Road, #01-01
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is an all-day bistro and wine bar celebrating the French joie de vivre (joy of living). Located along the bustling Keong Saik Road, the cosy 55-seater offers a taste of Burgundy’s food and wine culture.
Helmed by Chef Julius Soo Thoo, the menu is made up of classic homemade specialties that are designed to be shared in a communal dining style. Among the most famous creations hailing from Burgundy is Boeuf Bourguignon, a rich beef stew slowly simmered with vegetables and red wine. For something more delicate, the Truite à l’Aligoté showcases trout fish served with white wine reduction made of Aligoté, an indigenous white grape from Burgundy.
Of course, no French meal is complete without a glass of wine and Burgundy is a region known for producing one of the best wines in the world. There is an extensive selection of quality, great value vinos of close to 350 labels from Burgundy and beyond held within the wine bar’s dedicated walk in cellar.
Les Amis
1 Scotts Road, #01 - 16 Shaw Centre
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Starched white tablecloths, wine red velvet wall panelling and chandeliers are all standard at the three-Michelin-starred . Add a huge cellar of mostly French heavyweights and a menu replete with the likes of langoustine, black truffles and caviar, alongside luxury Japanese ingredients, and you have one of the most refined contemporary French experiences in Singapore.
Menu highlights include the black forest venison cooked with truffle and juniper berries served alongside grapefruit compote and the wagyu beef tenderloin with aromatics, natural jus and crisp potato soufflées (a type of French fried potato). To finish, the Williams pear poached in a spiced infusion with caramel cream is not to be missed.
Allo
72 Desker Road
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is a cosy French restaurant that serves up top quality French dishes in a very relaxed and intimate setting. The focus here is on fresh ingredients and traditional techniques.
Highlights include the Beef Bourguignon, crafted to perfection with tender beef and a delicious red wine sauce, and the Lobster Risotto, which has become the star of their menu. Made with Arborio rice its creamy, luxurious, and full of buttery lobster.
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