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    Nicolas Le Restaurant

    French · CHINATOWN, Singapore

    Restaurant in Singapore, Singapore

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    The Read

    Shophouse Classic French

    Price

    $$

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Nicolas is a sensible Singapore pick for French dining when the occasion calls for polish but not a major splurge. It works better for dates, anniversaries, quieter dinners than for diners chasing a grand-room experience; compare it with Rhubarb Le Restaurant for similar French value, or Claudine and Maison Boulud for a more statement-making night.

    About Nicolas Le Restaurant

    Nicolas is a French restaurant in Singapore with $$ pricing, smart casual dress, Michelin Plate recognition for 2024. Its opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 4 PM to 12 AM, with Monday and Sunday closed, so it is best considered for an evening plan rather than lunch.

    For diners comparing options in Singapore, Nicolas sits as a moderate-price choice rather than a stated splurge. If you are also considering other named restaurants, Claudine and Maison Boulud are natural comparison points, while Foc (Clarke Quay) offers another direction.

    A French dinner for when the basics matter

    The case for Nicolas is direct: French cuisine, $$ pricing, smart casual dress, evening hours from Tuesday through Saturday, a Michelin Plate in 2024. Those details make it relevant for diners who want a planned dinner in Singapore, especially when the priority is cuisine, price point, dress code, hours, recognition rather than a specific menu format, signature dishes, or service style.

    If your decision depends on details such as a tasting menu, wine list, dietary accommodations, take-out, delivery, or a particular chef-led format, check current restaurant information before making a final booking. Compare Nicolas with Claudine or Maison Boulud if you are weighing other names in Singapore.

    Where it sits among Singapore choices

    Against Rhubarb Le Restaurant, Nicolas is another option to consider in Singapore. The difference to focus on is Nicolas's own profile: French cuisine, $$ pricing, smart casual dress, Tuesday-to-Saturday evening hours.

    For a wider scan before committing, compare Nicolas with other Singapore dining rooms based on the details that matter to your plan: cuisine, price, hours, dress code, recognition. Nicolas is a French restaurant in Singapore with Michelin Plate recognition in 2024, its service hours begin at 4 PM.

    The takeBest appreciated at dinner, Nicolas sits in the mid-range bracket while delivering skilled French cooking—its Michelin Plate (2024) signals reliable quality without star-level ostentation. The restaurant is well suited to date nights and business dinners that favour serious food in a relaxed setting, and to special-occasion evenings where you want fine ingredients served without ceremony. The compact shophouse setting makes it feel intimate, so evenings here reward focused dining: thoughtfully prepared starters, mains showcasing strong technique, and bottles of Burgundy available at approachable prices.
    Venue detailsCozy
    Recognition and awards2 sources
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextSingapore, Singapore

    Planning details

    Location
    10 Teck Lim Rd, Singapore 088386
    Reservations
    Book on SevenRooms
    Website
    restaurantnicolas.com
    Phone
    +65 9643 4391
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Nicolas occupies a street-level shophouse on Teck Lim Road and leans into an unpretentious, neighbourhood-minded approach to French cooking. Linen-free tables and a two-storey, shophouse setting keep the focus on food rather than formality; bottles of Burgundy at shelf price underscore the restaurant’s relaxed, convivial personality. The dining room feels intimate without ceremony, where technique and ingredient-driven plates take center stage and the historic Keong Saik streetscape provides a quietly charming backdrop. It reads as a classic bistro ethos updated for Singapore’s local-expat crowd—comfortable, slightly urbane, and attentive to flavour over flourish.

    Best For

    Best appreciated at dinner, Nicolas sits in the mid-range bracket while delivering skilled French cooking—its Michelin Plate (2024) signals reliable quality without star-level ostentation. The restaurant is well suited to date nights and business dinners that favour serious food in a relaxed setting, and to special-occasion evenings where you want fine ingredients served without ceremony. The compact shophouse setting makes it feel intimate, so evenings here reward focused dining: thoughtfully prepared starters, mains showcasing strong technique, and bottles of Burgundy available at approachable prices.

    Ordering Tips

    Lean into the signatures and the wine list. Standout dishes include the Confit New Zealand hen egg with Iberico ham, Hokkaido scallop in lobster broth, Iberico pork presa and the Tasmanian rack of lamb—each reflects the kitchen’s emphasis on ingredient and technique. Take advantage of bottles sold at shelf price if you’re bringing wine-savvy companions; a single bottle can uplift a small selection of plates. Given the restaurant’s compact, shophouse footprint and evening focus, plan for dinner service and order a few complementary dishes to share so you can sample the kitchen’s range.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Homely and cosy with a warm, intimate atmosphere, white tablecloths, and a commanding open-concept kitchen view.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CozyIntimateElegant

    Best For

    Date NightSpecial OccasionBusiness Dinner

    Experience

    Open Kitchen

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Intimate

    Signature Dishes

    • Confit New Zealand Hen Egg with Iberico ham
    • Hokkaido scallop in lobster broth
    • Iberico pork presa
    • Tasmanian rack of lamb
    Planning details

    Location

    10 Teck Lim Rd, Singapore 088386 · Directions

    +65 9643 4391

    restaurantnicolas.com

    Book on SevenRooms

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Where to go if Nicolas is not the fit

    For a similar French spend with a more tasting-menu-leaning feel, choose Rhubarb Le Restaurant. For a room that feels more occasion-led, choose Claudine.

    If the group wants a livelier, less formal meal at a comparable price tier, switch categories and choose Foc (Clarke Quay).

    Restaurant context

    How Nicolas compares

    Nicolas sits in the same $$ French lane as Rhubarb Le Restaurant, Maison Boulud, and Claudine, but the decision is about tone. Pick Nicolas when the evening needs to feel considered without becoming a grand production. Choose Claudine if ambiance is the priority, Maison Boulud if a larger-name French room feels more appropriate for the group.

    Rhubarb Le Restaurant is the closest French value comparison for diners focused on a composed meal at a similar spend level. Café Café sits at $$$, so it makes more sense when budget is less sensitive and the meal is meant to feel more dressed-up. Nicolas is the easier recommendation when the brief is French, polished, not overly formal.

    If the group wants energy rather than quiet conversation, Foc (Clarke Quay) is the better call. It is Spanish rather than French, but at the same $$ tier it is a useful alternative for a livelier night. For a special occasion where conversation matters, Nicolas has the stronger fit.

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    Nicolas Singapore and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisineAwardsPrice
    NicolasSingaporeFrenchNo published awards$$
    Foc (Clarke Quay)SingaporeSpanish
    Michelin Plate 20262024 Michelin Plate
    		$$
    Rhubarb Le RestaurantSingaporeFrench
    2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #4302024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #4002024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended
    		$$
    Café CaféKuala LumpurFrench
    2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate
    		$$$
    Maison BouludSingaporeFrench
    Michelin Plate 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #1872025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Forbes Recommended2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #2112024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in North America Highly Recommended
    		$$
    ClaudineSingaporeFrench
    Michelin Plate 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3392024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3332024 Michelin Plate
    		$$

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is the tasting menu worth it at Nicolas?

    If a tasting menu is essential, check the restaurant's current menu before booking. Nicolas is a French restaurant in Singapore with $$ pricing and Michelin Plate recognition in 2024.

    Is Nicolas good for a special occasion?

    Nicolas may fit a special occasion if you want a French restaurant in Singapore with smart casual dress, $$ pricing, Michelin Plate recognition in 2024. For room, service style, or menu format, check the restaurant's current information before booking.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Nicolas?

    Dinner is the clearer choice: Nicolas opens Tuesday to Saturday from 4 PM to 12 AM and is closed Monday and Sunday. Those hours do not point to lunch service.

    Is Nicolas worth the price?

    Nicolas is listed at $$ pricing, with French cuisine and Michelin Plate recognition in 2024. It works if that profile matches what you want from a Singapore dinner.

    Is Nicolas good for solo dining?

    Solo diners should consider whether Nicolas's profile fits the plan: French cuisine in Singapore, $$ pricing, smart casual dress, Tuesday-to-Saturday evening hours.

    What should a first-timer know about Nicolas?

    Start with the basics: Nicolas is a French restaurant in Singapore, priced at $$, with smart casual dress and a Michelin Plate in 2024. It opens Tuesday to Saturday from 4 PM to 12 AM and is closed Monday and Sunday.

    How far ahead should I book Nicolas?

    Plan around the schedule: Nicolas is open Tuesday to Saturday from 4 PM to 12 AM and closed Monday and Sunday.