Restaurant in Singapore, Singapore
Les Amis
3,325Pearl PointsThree stars. Book months ahead.
About Les Amis
Les Amis holds three Michelin stars, Asia's 50 Best #28, and one of the largest wine cellars in Asia — making it Singapore's most credentialled French fine dining address. The seven-course degustation with wine pairing is the move. Book as far ahead as possible; this is near impossible to secure at short notice.
The Verdict
Thirty years after opening, Les Amis holds three Michelin stars, a spot at #28 on Asia's 50 Best (2025), and 97 points on La Liste — making it one of the strongest credentials-to-experience ratios in Singapore's fine dining tier. If French haute cuisine prix fixe is what you're after, this is the benchmark in the city. Book it for a special occasion, a serious wine night, or when you want a meal that competes with Hotel de Ville Crissier or Le Taillevent without leaving Southeast Asia.
About Les Amis
Les Amis opened in 1994 at Shaw Centre on Scotts Road — a location worth flagging for first-timers: the restaurant is around the side of the building, not inside the mall. It has operated under executive chef Sebastien Lepinoy long enough to build a culinary identity that is unambiguously classical French, with nearly all ingredients sourced from France. That sourcing commitment is the editorial spine of every menu here, and it shows in the cheese course: handpicked selections varying deliberately by texture and firmness, often shipped directly from French producers.
The tasting menu structure at Les Amis is where the cooking earns its rating. The format runs from five to seven courses depending on which menu you choose, with a seasonal five-course dinner that rotates as French ingredients shift through the year, a six-course epicurean option, and a seven-course degustation at the leading end. Each course arrives with a staff description , useful, not theatrical , and the progression is designed to build rather than scatter. Previous menus have included Erquy scallops with seaweed butter, pan-seared foie gras with river eel, and French duck breast with quince and daikon. The cheese course, positioned as an optional finish, is worth taking: it is one of the more considered cheese selections in the city. For broader context on French cooking in Asia, L'Effervescence, Sézanne, and ESqUISSE in Tokyo and La Cime in Osaka represent the closest regional peers in format and ambition.
The wine program is the strongest argument for booking the full experience rather than a shorter menu. Wine Director Baptiste Tomasi oversees a cellar with approximately 1,900 labels across 7,500 bottles, with depth in Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône, Champagne, Loire, Piedmont, and California. Corkage is SGD 110 if you bring your own. This is one of the most serious wine lists in Asia , not an exaggeration given the OAD and 50 Best recognition , and pairing through the degustation menu is where the value proposition sharpens considerably. For other serious French wine programs in Singapore, Odette and Rhubarb Le Restaurant are worth comparing before you book.
Room is intimate , crystal chandeliers, a wooden ceiling feature, modern art at one end , and staffed with the kind of attentiveness you expect at three-star level, without formality that reads as cold. Dress code is smart casual; men require long trousers and covered shoes. Lunch and dinner are both served. The Google rating sits at 4.6 across 869 reviews, which for a restaurant at this price point and format is solid confirmation of consistency. Comparable French options in Singapore at lower price points include Claudine, Nicolas, and Maison Boulud. For the full Singapore dining picture, see our Singapore restaurants guide.
Booking and Access
Booking difficulty is rated near impossible. Les Amis is a three-Michelin-star venue with a small, intimate dining room , reserve as far in advance as your schedule allows, particularly for dinner and weekend slots. Lunch may offer marginally more flexibility. Address: 1 Scotts Rd, #01-16 Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208. Note the side entrance; do not look for Les Amis inside the mall.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Les Amis?
Les Amis is a prix fixe format — you are choosing between menu lengths, not individual dishes. The degustation (seven-course) is the most complete expression of Sebastien Lepinoy's cooking and the format most diners come specifically for. The cheese course, sourced directly from France and varied deliberately by texture and firmness, is worth adding if offered as an option. At $$$$, skipping the longer menu to save money largely defeats the purpose of booking here.
What should a first-timer know about Les Amis?
The location catches people out: Les Amis is at Shaw Centre on Scotts Road, but you enter from the side of the building, not through the mall. The dress code is smart casual — men need long trousers and covered shoes. Booking is the hardest part: this is a three-Michelin-star room with a small, intimate dining capacity, and availability is scarce, so reserve as far ahead as possible. The wine list runs to over 1,900 labels with 7,500 bottles in inventory, skewing toward Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Champagne — corkage is $110 if you bring your own.
Can Les Amis accommodate groups?
Les Amis is an intimate dining room, which puts a practical ceiling on large-group bookings. It works well for small gatherings of two to four where a prix fixe format suits everyone at the table. For larger corporate or celebration groups, check the venue's official channels — the intimacy of the room is part of the experience, but it also limits flexibility for parties expecting a private hire setup.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Les Amis?
Yes, if French haute cuisine with serious sourcing from France is what you want. Les Amis carries three Michelin stars (2025), ranks #28 on Asia's 50 Best (2025), and scores 97 points on La Liste — the credentials align with the price point. The format is prix fixe throughout, so this is not a venue for selective ordering; the full menu is the product. Compared to Zén, which operates at a similar price tier, Les Amis leans more classically French where Zén goes Nordic-influenced — your preference in cuisine style should drive the choice.
What are alternatives to Les Amis in Singapore?
Zén (three Michelin stars) is the closest comparison in prestige and price, but takes a Nordic-influenced approach rather than classical French. Jaan by Kirk Westaway is a one-Michelin-star option with a British-inflected fine dining menu at a lower price point — better value if you want a formal meal without the $$$$-tier commitment. Waku Ghin by Tetsuya Wakuda at Marina Bay Sands covers the Japanese-European luxury tasting menu space. Iggy's is a longer-standing Singapore fine dining institution worth considering for a more eclectic European menu. Les Amis is the clearest choice specifically for French haute cuisine at the top tier.
Location
1 Scotts Rd, #01 - 16 Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208
Singapore, Singapore
Compare Les Amis
| Venue | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Les Amis | $$$$ | |
| Zén | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | $$$$ |
| Jaan by Kirk Westaway | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | $$$ |
| Iggy's | Michelin 1 Star, World's 50 Best | $$$ |
| Summer Pavilion | Michelin 1 Star, World's 50 Best | $$ |
| Waku Ghin | Michelin 1 Star, World's 50 Best | $$$$ |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Also Consider
- Zén, European Contemporary, $$$$
- Jaan by Kirk Westaway, British Contemporary, $$$
- Iggy's, Modern European, European Contemporary, $$$
- Summer Pavilion, Cantonese, $$
- Waku Ghin, Creative Japanese, Japanese Contemporary, $$$$
At the top of Singapore's fine dining tier, Les Amis and Zén are the two hardest reservations to secure and the two strongest cases for a full-evening splurge. Zén leans Scandinavian-influenced European Contemporary; Les Amis is unambiguously classical French with a deeper wine cellar. If the wine list matters as much as the food, Les Amis wins on depth. If you want something more modern in approach at the same price, Zén is the better call.
Waku Ghin competes at the same price tier ($$$$) but operates in a completely different culinary register, creative Japanese with strong sake and wine. Book Waku Ghin if Japanese techniques and produce are the priority; book Les Amis if you want French sourcing and classical structure. Both are very hard to book, though Les Amis is marginally more difficult to secure.
For diners who want high-ambition cooking without the Les Amis price tag, Jaan by Kirk Westaway ($$$) and Iggy's ($$$) are both worth serious consideration. Jaan is easier to book and delivers a compelling tasting menu in a room with a view; Iggy's has a strong wine program of its own. Neither matches Les Amis on awards density, but both represent better value for diners not committed to the full French haute cuisine format.
