Some restaurants earn their reputation slowly. Odette earned it with quiet precision. Set inside the National Gallery Singapore, it has become one of the city’s most talked-about tables, and a dinner at Odette makes a natural centerpiece for a few days in the Lion City.
The Story Behind Odette
Chef Julien Royer, who grew up in Auvergne in France, opened Odette in 2015 with the Lo & Behold Group. He named it for his grandmother, the person who taught him to cook and set him on the path to the kitchen. That personal thread runs through the whole experience.
The cooking is French at its core, with Asian and Singaporean influences woven in. Signature dishes over the years have included rosemary-smoked organic eggs, a mushroom tea and a heirloom beetroot dish. Menus evolve, so treat these as a flavor of the style rather than a promise.
A Fine Dining Room in a Landmark
The restaurant occupies the Supreme Court wing of the National Gallery Singapore. That means grand architecture, high ceilings and a sense of occasion before the first course arrives. Odette earned two Michelin stars in 2016 and a third in 2019, and as of this writing it remains among the most acclaimed restaurants in Asia.
The dining room was closed in September 2025 for an interior refresh and reopened on 10 December 2025 with a shorter prix fixe menu. A tighter menu suits the style. It lets you concentrate on a handful of beautifully judged courses rather than a marathon.
How to Plan Your Evening in Singapore
Reserve well in advance and confirm details directly with the restaurant, since menus, hours and pricing can change. Arrive a little early. The gallery itself rewards a visit, and an hour among its collections in the late afternoon sets a lovely tone for dinner.
A few small habits make the night smoother. Mention any dietary needs when you reserve, not on the evening itself. Keep lunch light. And pace the wine, or ask the team about a pairing, so the final courses land as softly as the first.
Dress with quiet polish. Tailored jackets and elegant dresses feel right here, though comfort matters too, as the evening unfolds unhurried. If you’d like to stay in a landmark address nearby, our account of a night at Raffles is a graceful pairing.
Walk off dinner along the bay afterward. The skyline across the water is a fine way to close a memorable night.
Odette is a reminder that great dining isn’t only about technique. It’s about story, setting and the feeling that every detail was chosen for you.
