French cuisine has long been considered the pinnacle of fine dining. Singapore has a good selection of French eateries that fit various depths of pocket, spanning chic restaurants to more affordable bistros and cafes. Here are some establishments that promise to satisfy your craving for French fare.
ODETTE
Housed in the National Gallery, Odette is a modern French restaurant helmed by chef Julien Royer. While French at its core, this three Michelin-starred restaurant also utilises local ingredients and flavours in its dishes. Rare varieties of citrus and spices from around the region find their way into the dishes, including vegetables, flowers and herbs grown right here in Singapore! At the same time, loyal followers of Royer can expect signature dishes from his time at Jaan, such as slow-cooked eggs with toasted buckwheat matched with newer seasonal dishes. A key feature of this elegant, light-filled restaurant is the glass-enclosed kitchen, where diners can watch the chefs at work.
Address:
1 St Andrew’s Road
#01-04 National Gallery
Singapore 178957Tel: 6385 0498
Website: odetterestaurant.com
Opening Hours:
Tue–Sat:
12pm–1.15pm (last seating at 1.15pm) 6.30pm–8.15pm (last seating at 8.15pm)Closed on Mon, Sun and PH
LES BOUCHONS
Les Bouchons’ three restaurants (in Robertson Quay, Ann Siang Hill and Rochester Park) will whisk you away to Paris with their relaxed, effortlessly chic ambience that pays homage to French bistros and steakhouses. You won’t go wrong ordering the steak and fries, which comes with salad, bread and condiments. Save space for dessert: the home-made double chocolate lava cake accompanied by vanilla ice cream is a must for chocoholics.
Les Bouchons Ann Siang
Address:
7 Ann Siang Road
Singapore 069689Tel: 6423 0737
Opening Hours:
Mon–Thu: 12pm–2pm; 6.30pm–10pmFri: 12pm–2pm; 6pm–10.30pm
Sat: 6pm–10.30pm
Closed on Sun
Les Bouchons Rive Gauche
Address:
60 Robertson Quay #01-02
Singapore 238252Tel: 6733 4414
Opening Hours:
Tue–Thu: 12pm–2pm; 6pm–10pmFri: 12pm–2pm; 6pm–10.30pm
Sat: 6pm–10.30pm
Sun: 12pm–3pm; 5pm–9pm
Closed on Mon
Les Bouchons Rochester
Address:
10 Rochester Park
Rochester Commons
Singapore 139221Tel: 69048972
Opening Hours:
Tue–Thu: 12pm–2pm; 6pm–10pm
Fri: 12pm–2pm; 6pm–10.30pm
Sat: 12pm–3pm; 6pm–10.30pm
Sun: 12pm–3pm; 5pm–9pm
Closed on Mon
TARATATA BRASSERIE
Taratata Brasserie serves unpretentious traditional French classics in a warm, inviting space reminiscent of France’s bistros and brasseries. Imported produce with high-quality ingredients take centre stage in the kitchen, where decades-old recipes are preserved and translated with refined cooking techniques. French onion soup, beef bourguignon, steak tartare, crème brulee and chocolate fondant are some of the signature dishes you can look forward to partaking in a convivial setting.
Address:
35A Keong Saik Road
Singapore 089142
Tel: 6221 4506
Opening Hours:
Wed–Sun and eve of PH:
11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30pm-11pm
Closed on Mon & Tue
Website: https://taratata.sg/
BRASSERIE GAVROCHE
Founded and helmed by chef-owner Frederic Colin, Brasserie Gavroche offers rustic, French dishes based on recipes passed down from his grandfather Henri. Hence, you can look forward to wholesome fare such as Grandpa Henri’s baked pork terrine with duck liver, Grandpa Henri’s traditional onion soup and pan-seared whole foie gras with apple compote. Blessed with an ambience that exudes tons of Parisian joie de vivre, Brasserie Gavroche is the perfect backdrop for a sumptuous French meal.
Address:
66 Tras Street
Singapore 079005
Tel: 6225 8266
Website: https://brasseriegavroche.com/
Opening Hours:
Mon–Thu: 11.30am–2.30pm; 6.30pm–10pm
Fri–Sat & PH: 6pm–10pm
GASTON
Address:
25 Keong Saik Road
Singapore 089132
Tel: 6909 8120
Website: https://bistrogaston.sg/
Opening Hours:
Tue–Sat: 12pm–12am*
(last food order: 9.45pm)
*Between 2pm and 6pm, only cold cuts / cheese platters are available
Closed on Sun & Mon
