The short answer
Odette: what visitors should know first
Choose Odette for a single, planned celebration meal, not a casual lunch. Book well ahead, ask about vegetarian dishes at booking because the site does not say, and expect a long, set-menu sitting.
History and context
The story behind Odette
Wikipedia records two Michelin stars in 2016, raised to three in 2019, and first place on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants in 2020 and second in 2021. Chef Julien Royer was named Chef of the Year at the World Gourmet Summit in 2017.
The restaurant closed temporarily in September 2025 for an interior refresh and reopened on 10 December 2025, according to the same page.
Useful facts
Odette facts at a glance
- Location
- 1 St Andrew's Road #01-04, National Gallery Singapore
- Dining style
- Modern French fine dining, set menu
- Price signal
- Very high; a special-occasion meal
- Awards
- Three Michelin stars per Wikipedia; Asia's 50 Best 2020 No. 1
- Good for
- Milestone dinners; check vegetarian options first
Why it matters
Why Odette is worth your time
Odette is the Singapore restaurant that international lists name most readily. Wikipedia records two Michelin stars in 2016, raised to three in 2019, first place on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants in 2020, and 18th on The World's 50 Best in 2019. Wikivoyage also names it as a Michelin three-star French restaurant at the National Gallery.
For a family that wants one serious meal in Singapore it shows the other end of the food scene from the hawker halls. It is a quiet, dressed-up, sit-down meal in a restored colonial-era building, and it is about the most formal dining option in this guide. It is not a place for casual walk-ins or large groups.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Three Michelin stars
Raised from two to three in 2019, according to Wikipedia.
- 02
Gallery setting
Housed in the Supreme Court wing of National Gallery Singapore.
- 03
Asian roots
Modern French cooking with Asian and Singaporean influences.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Treat this as a special occasion rather than a tourist stop. The restaurant describes its cooking as modern French, lighter than before and shaped by roots laid down in Asia, and Wikipedia describes French cuisine with Asian and Singaporean influences. It sits at 1 St Andrew's Road, #01-04, in the Supreme Court wing of National Gallery Singapore.
Book as early as the system allows and check what is on offer when you do. Wikipedia reports a shorter prix fixe menu after the December 2025 reopening, so do not assume the older format. Combine the meal with a gentler morning in the gallery or the nearby Merlion Park waterfront, then keep the rest of the day free.
Vegetarian and Jain diners should write to the restaurant before booking. The official page I opened does not mention a vegetarian menu, and I would not assume one exists. It is also an expensive meal, so it works best for a milestone dinner for a couple or a small family rather than a large group.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Reserve as early as possible
- Ask about vegetarian or Jain dishes when booking
- Confirm the current menu format
- Ask about step-free access for seniors
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 1 St Andrew's Road, #01-04, Supreme Court wing, National Gallery Singapore, Civic District
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours
- Best time
- Lunch, when it is easier on older diners than a late dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A seated, indoor, air-conditioned meal inside a museum building, which suits slower travellers. I could not confirm lifts or step-free entry, so ask the restaurant when you book.
- Tickets and access
- Reservations are needed; the restaurant's site links to a booking page. Wikipedia says it closed in September 2025 for a refresh and reopened on 10 December 2025 with a shorter set menu, so confirm the current format.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Odette
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Travelling with parents?
A seated, indoor, air-conditioned meal inside a museum building, which suits slower travellers. I could not confirm lifts or step-free entry, so ask the restaurant when you book.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Odette vegetarian-friendly?
The official page I opened does not mention a vegetarian menu. Contact the restaurant before booking; I would not assume one, and Jain meals are unconfirmed.
Where is it?
At 1 St Andrew's Road #01-04, in the Supreme Court wing of National Gallery Singapore, per Wikipedia.
Is it open now?
Wikipedia says it reopened on 10 December 2025 after a refresh, with a shorter set menu. Check the current schedule when you book.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
