7 Best French Restaurants in Singapore to Celebrate Life

Les Amis promises a unique and memorable dining experience through excellent food and personalized service. This 3-Michelin Star French restaurant opened in 1994 as Singapore’s first independent fine dining restaurant. Chef Sebastien Lepinoy heads the restaurant’s operations, creating gustatory delights using seasonal ingredients from different parts of France.

Highlights:

LOOK & FEEL: Les Amis has maintained its identity despite multiple renovations over the past 29 years. The latest revamp added new furnishings and a cheese and caviar room, but the burgundy feature wall, below-deck kitchen, and mezzanine-level seating remain unchanged. The restaurant offers two themed private rooms, including the Magnum Room with 100 magnum bottles of the best French wines.

FOOD MENU: Les Amis serves classic French cuisine that features the freshest ingredients direct from France. The menu changes four times a year, coinciding with the changing seasons in France. You can choose between a 3, 4, or 6-course meal consisting of hot and cold starters, a main dish, cheese, and desserts.

Its lunch menu features

• Le Menu Printemps (6-course): S$585
• La Carte Printemps Déjeuner (3-course): S$305
• La Carte Printemps Déjeuner (4-course): $395

Its dinner menu comes in two options

• Le Menu Printemps (6-course): S$585
• La Carte Printemps Diner (4-course): $395

DRINK MENU: With a selection of over 1,800 wines, the wine list predominantly showcases the highly-regarded terroir of France, particularly Burgundy and Bordeaux, which accounts for more than 90% of the offerings. In addition to these, the list also offers a well-balanced mix of New and Old World wines.

JAG is an award-winning restaurant in Singapore that serves contemporary French cuisine. It was founded in 2018 by friends, Chef Jeremy Gillon and Restaurateur Anant Tyagi.

The restaurant is known for its vegetable-centric discovery menu and other recipes that cater to different dietary preferences.

Highlights:

LOOK & FEEL: JAG doesn’t have the typical plush interiors that you might expect from a French fine-dining restaurant. Instead, it has a cozy, family restaurant vibe that’s reminiscent of Europe. With only six tables, the restaurant can accommodate up to 16 guests per service.

MENU: The menu heavily features seasonal vegetables, herbs, and seafood. Don’t fret if you are not a fan of vegetables. You’ll be amazed at how Chef Jeremy cleverly transforms the season’s harvest into culinary delights that would make you reconsider eating your greens. Just let the staff know if you have any food allergies or restrictions so that you will have a unique dining experience made especially for you.

Here are their Winter 2024 (January to March) and Spring 2024 (April to June) menus:

• “Proteins” Lunch Menu Winter 2024: $175++
• “Vegetarian” Lunch Menu Winter 2024: $148++
• “Proteins” Dinner Menu Winter 2024: $338++
• “Vegetarian” Dinner Menu Winter 2024: $278++
• “Proteins” Lunch Menu Spring 2024: $175++
• “Vegetarian” Lunch Menu Spring 2024: $148++
• “Proteins” Dinner Menu Spring 2024: $338++
• “Vegetarian” Dinner Menu Spring 2024: $278++

Rhubarb le Restaurant is a cozy restaurant on Duxton Hill that serves contemporary French cuisine. It first opened its doors in Singapore in 2014 under the management trio of British Chef Paul Longworth, French Maitre’d Jerome Desfonds, and their former boss, Alice Low-Ang.

Longworth and Desfonds, both alumni of Au Petit Salut, decided to venture out on their own with the blessing of Low-Ang, a seal of approval that recognized their competence and ability to serve Singapore with the best French dishes they could offer.

Highlights:

LOOK & FEEL: Neutral tones dominate the interior of this little French restaurant on Duxton Hill. It is comfortable and elegant with traces of its past as a conservation shop house. Only 8 tables are available in the main dining area where guests can watch the magic happen in the open kitchen. A private dining room is located on the second level which can accommodate a maximum of 12 persons.

 MENU: Rhubarb’s set lunches and dinners offer a wide array of value. The culinary team sources the best ingredients and wine that they can find to come up with an extraordinary dining experience for their guests. Most notable is the omakase menu which brings a thrill to diners as they indulge in every dish served up by Chef Paul.

PRICES:

• Omakase Lunch: S$68++ (3 courses), S$88++ (4 courses), S$118++ (5 courses)
• Dinner meal with 2 starters, main & dessert: S$138
• Dinner meal with 3 starters, main & dessert: S$168
• Dinner meal with 3 starters, main, Chef’s Premium Ingredient & dessert: S$198

MOST-LOVED DISHES:

• Hamachi, Cucumber, Yoghurt
• Emulsion, Celeriac, Truffle
• Scallop, Cotechino, Escabeche
• Veal, Rhubarb, Elderflower
• Snapper, Quinoa, Lemongrass

Béni is helmed by Executive Chef Kenji Yamanaka, an expert in French techniques and a passionate lover of Japanese food. This is evident in Béni’s unique Japanese reinterpretation of French cuisine, which is showcased in the Chef’s Table Experience.

Chef Kenji incorporates the best Japanese produce into most of his dishes, integrating French fine dining in a series of courses that take you on an indulgent gastronomic journey.

Highlights:

LOOK & FEEL: From its 4th-floor former location, Béni has moved to a bigger space on the 2^nd floor of the Mandarin Gallery. Once you enter the restaurant, you will be reminded of a typical Japanese restaurant with its dominating counter that overlooks the open kitchen. Two private rooms are also available that can accommodate 8 to 12 guests.

MENU: The marriage of French cuisine and Japanese ingredients turns out to be a delight to the gustatory senses. Uni and wagyu, two distinctly Japanese staples, appear on the menu along with caviar and foie gras.

Lunch menus:

• 6 Courses Expérience (Mon to Fri): S$118++
• 8 Courses Précieux (Mon to Fri): S$228++
• 7 courses Expérience (Sat & PHs): S$148++
• 8 courses Précieux (Sat & PHs): S$238++

Dinner menus: 8 Courses Dégustation from S$268++

MOST-LOVED DISHES:

• Sautéed Foie Gras
• Hyogo Oyster
• Omi or Hida A5 Wagyu
• Scallop with celeriac and truffle dressing
• Signature Mushroom Quartet

Gunther’s restaurant by the Garibaldi group is an award-winning restaurant serving modern French cuisine. With a classy ambiance, good service, and yummy dishes, Gunther’s is an ideal choice for business meetings or celebrations.

Highlights:

LOOK & FEEL: Nestled in a shophouse along a small street, Gunther’s has a tasteful and elegant setting. The dark earth tones make the place calm for a relaxing dining experience. The restaurant can accommodate up to 43 guests with 25 in the main dining room and 18 in its two private rooms.

MENU: Gunther’s menu presents French cuisine with modern cooking methods, leaving dishes light and innovative.

The a la carte menu consists of

• Light Bites: S$25 – S$48
• Oscietra Caviar Specials: S$25 – S$490
• Timeless Collection: S$25 – S$188
• Savoury & Sweet Collection: S$8 – S$40

The degustation menus come in

• 4 Courses at $195 per person (Wine Accompaniment at $95)
• 6 Courses at $295 per person (Wine Accompaniment at $135)
• 9 Courses at $375 per person (Wine Accompaniment at $175)

MUST-TRIES:

• Carpaccio of Wagyu beef, Tartare style, crispy potato
• Roast smoked foie gras, mousseline of green apple
• Cold angel hair pasta, Oscietra caviar
• Grilled US tenderloin, bone marrow, bordelaise sauce
• Whole roasted Maine lobster “thermidor”
• Fine apple tart “a la dragees”, Havana rum raisin ice-cream

db Bistro and Oyster Bar opened in Singapore in 2010 as an offshoot of New York City’s Bistro Moderne, which was founded by celebrity chef Daniel Boulud. The bistro serves a mix of traditional French bistro fare and contemporary American flavors, with a menu that highlights a selection of the world’s largest and freshest oysters, as well as world-renowned signature burgers.

Highlights:

LOOK & FEEL: db Bistro & Oyster Bar is located in the luxury retail and dining atrium of Marina Bay Sands, just across from the Sands Theatre. The main dining hall has a Parisian bistro ambiance, with red leather booths, dark wood, and marble tabletops. The oyster bar boasts a beautiful display of fresh oysters and an island bar stocked with various liquors. The private dining room overlooks the wine cellar and can accommodate up to 20 guests, while for a more intimate setting, the cellar table is available for up to six people.

 MENU: True to its name, the oyster bar is a main feature of db Bistro & Oyster Bar. Regular patrons come for the fresh oysters that are flown in daily from global sources. If oysters are not your thing, you can opt for other seafood choices such as lobster, crab, and shrimp cocktails. For meat lovers, burgers and steaks are a must-try.

MUST-TRIES:

• Signature Seafood Platter
• Original db Burger
• Red Wine Braised Beef
• Signature Steak Tartare
• Coq Au Vin

PRICE RANGE:

• Brunch set menu (3 courses): S$78
• Lunch set menu: S$58 (2 courses); S$68 (3 courses)
• Oyster Bar: S$40 – S$375
• Lobster: S$36 – S$120
• Seafood cocktails: S$30 – S$36
• Salads & vegetables: S$20 – S$36
• Bistro classics: S$20 – S$46
• Burgers & steaks: S$35 – S$165
• Seafood, poultry & chops: S$45 – S$75

Le Fleur de Sel is located in an old shop house along Tras Street in Singapore. Owned by Chef Alexandre Lozachmeur, formerly of Spoon restaurants and Au Plaza Athénée, the restaurant serves traditional French cuisine with a contemporary twist, driven by Chef Alexandre’s love for French cooking.

Highlights:

LOOK & FEEL:Le Fleur de Sel can be described as both sophisticated and functional. The open-concept kitchen takes center stage, giving diners Chef’s Table experience as they watch Chef Alex in action up close. The main dining room is modern and elegant, with a capacity of up to 30 guests, while the private dining room can seat up to 10 people.

 MENU: Chef Alex constantly updates the menu to make the most of seasonal ingredients. He serves classic French cuisine prepared in a light and modern style, leaving enough room in your stomach for more of what Le Fleur de Sel has to offer.

MOST-LOVED DISHES:

• Le Homard (Boston lobster bisque, lobster tartare with chives, garlic croutons, and Avruga caviar)
• Les Saint-Jacques (Yuzu and extra virgin olive oil marinated Hokkaido scallop carpaccio, with amur caviar and yuzu pearl)
• L’Agneau (2-H sous-vide Welsh lamb saddle, grilled king oyster mushrooms, wild mushroom purée, rosemary red wine sauce)
• Les Ravioles (Mini French comté and emmental cheese raviolis, creamy Parmesan cheese and Périgord black truffle sauce)
• Le Baba (Rum soaked baba glazed in passionfruit juice and Tahitian vanilla whipped cream)

PRICES:

• Fleur De Sel Set Lunch: S$78.00++ per person
• Degustation Set Lunch: S$98.00++ per person
• Fleur De Sel Set Dinner: S$148.00++ per person
• Degustation Set Dinner: S$198.00++per person