French cuisine has long been associated with fine dining and quite honestly, burning a hole in our wallets. But thankfully, as our dining scene has evolved over the years, French restaurants are becoming more varied and less formal, which is great news for our bank accounts. With more French restaurants and bistros around now, there are more options than ever to enjoy our fill of pates, steak frites, croque monsieurs and other French classics. Without further ado, here are seven great French restaurants in Singapore!
1. Les Amis
Les Amis has clinched two Michelin stars so it’s one establishment that you’ll find in just about every “best French restaurants” list in Singapore. Apart from dishes like French sea bass, blue lobsters and roasted challans duck breast (all sourced from France, mind you), Les Amis is also known for having one of the best wine lists in Asia. You’ll find over 3,000 wines here mainly from the Old World. For a true experience of French haute cuisine, we suggest you try their degustation menu, which is specially curated down to the finest detail.
2. Bistro Du Vin
With homely dishes like French onion soup, duck leg confit and smoked tuna loin, this casual French eatery offers a comforting dining experience and an authentic taste of France. Dining here will make you feel like you are actually in France, from the service to furnishings, music and decor. What’s also great is that their dishes are priced reasonably, so you get to enjoy traditional French recipes minus the exorbitant price!
3. Odette
The three Michelin-starred Odette is frequently listed in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants and it is little wonder why. Situated within the National Gallery, Odette is clad in soft pastels and every dish tells a story here, through the finest seasonal ingredients and artful presentations. Chef Julien Royer brings to the table not just a mere dining experience, but one that captivates all the human senses.
4. Saveur
Looking for an affordable spot for French cuisine? Saveur is a no-frills restaurant serving dishes like duck confit, poulet rotisserie and pan-fried foie gras. Make sure to try the Saveur’s Pasta which features Capellini pasta tossed in truffle oil, kombu and topped with crunchy Sakura Ebi. Best of all, most dishes here are well below $30!
5. Les Bouchons
A staple in French cuisine is steak-frites. I mean, what could be more classic and irresistible than grilled meat paired with fries? So we’re glad to have Les Bouchons in Singapore, who serves up delicious beef cuts priced below $40 along with free-flow (yes, you read that right) duck fat fries. Your health might not approve but your taste buds surely will!
6. Gunther's
For contemporary French cuisine, Gunther’s is definitely one restaurant you should try. They have everything one could want from French dining such as caviar, truffle, Wagyu beef and the likes. Go for Chef Gunther’s unique creations like the cold angel hair pasta and roasted Salcietta Corsica smoked sausage, or check out their daily and weekly specials.
7. Entre-Nous Creperie
Just like in every other cuisine, the best way to end a meal is on a sweet note. And if we’re talking about French cuisine then we most definitely have to talk about crêpes and Entre-Nous Creperie. The crêpes here are about as authentic as they can get, as ingredients are flown in from Brittany, France. Also, there are plenty of toppings for you to choose from and you can enjoy your crêpe sweet or savoury!