1. Nicolas Le Restaurant
    Photograph: Nicolas Le Restaurant
  2. Nicolas Le Restaurant
    Photograph: Nicolas Le Restaurant

Nicolas Le Restaurant

Homely French wine bistro housing over 2,000 bottles
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  • Chinatown
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Time Out says

A well-kept secret among the wine community since 2007, this restaurant on the Michelin Guide offers much more than elegant French plates. Stop by the homely space lined with shelves of French wine labels and get yourself some vino accompanied by bar snacks. The restaurant houses a staggering 2,000 bottles with a keen focus on Burgundy and the Rhône Valley, but you’ll also unearth bottles with humble charm from lesser-known regions. Simply pick one off the shelves – all are labelled with price tags – or ask Nicolas for a recommendation. 

You won't be going hungry here as well. Nicolas asks “have you eaten?” each time you step in, and the man is prepared to feed you with soulful French cooking, all executed with finesse by Chef Bebe Serelli Lee, who joined in 2010. And yes, this may be a French bistro, but that doesn’t stop the pastas here from earning nods around the table. The squid ink pasta (part of the $98 dinner menu) is a must-try if it's available, featuring tonnarelli with obsiblue prawns and topped with petit pois. Check the restaurant's Facebook page for the latest updates on what's cooking.

The vibe
Timeless and classy without the usual stuffy service you'd expect at typical French restaurants. Nicolas and the team are always friendly, warm, and ready to provide impressive recommendations. 

The food
Soulful, traditional French cooking — though the restaurant does its pastas well too. Chef Bebe mainly works with produce from France and Japan, and her cooking style leans towards highlighting natural jus and emulsions instead of heavy creams.
The drink
A well-curated cellar of over 2,000 bottles, featuring mainly French labels. Pop open a bottle of growers champagne, or admire the excellent selection of Burgundy.
Time Out tip
Though it's a restaurant, you can also drop in for bar snacks and some wine if you fancy.

Details

Address
10 Teck Lim Road
Singapore
088386
Opening hours:
Daily 4pm-midnight
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