Napoleon Wine Bistro

Written by The Best Singapore Editors | March 22, 2023

Image: Napoleon Wine Bistro

Loved for

Beef tartare and foie gras

Prices

$55+ per person

Address

206 Telok Ayer Street, 068641 Singapore

Phone

+65 6221 9282

Opening hours

Mon to Fri 12:00 - 00:00
Sat 18:00 - 00:00

Website

Napoleon Wine Bistro

The Napoleon Wine Bistro provides a French fine dining experience, complete with exquisite French wine selections from the bar.

The restaurant pays homage to the French emperors Napoleon I and Napoleon III, who revolutionized the country and spread its influence throughout the world. With Bordeaux wines at the bar, the restaurant continues the legacy of Napoleon III, as he classified these wines in 1855.

Highlights

Beautiful, cozy, and dim-lit design in a speak-easy style: The restaurant’s decor features several architectural details that point to French heritage, such as walls covered with limestone bricks imported from the Burgundy region and wooden beams on the ceiling that give the place a vintage feel. However, the highlight is the portrait of Napoleon I, created by French artist Gabriel Dafourcq using original documents from the leader’s era.
Fresh and high-quality French and Australian ingredients: The restaurant utilizes high-quality meat and seafood for its recipes, air-flown directly from France and Australia. Chefs pay close attention to flavors and use their impeccable skills to plate dishes in an appetizing fashion
Premium wines from France: The Napoleon Wine Bistro takes its wine game to the next level by importing high-quality wines from different regions of France, including Bordeaux, Loire Valley, and Provence. The bar features over 32 French wines in enomatic dispensers. The display on the dispenser indicates the flavor profile of the wine, which is a nice touch.

LOOK & FEEL: The restaurant has warm, subtle lighting that creates a romantic ambiance. Everything, from the furnishings to the plates and glasses, is high-end. The interior features architectural elements that nod to French castles, making it even more impressive. Additionally, there’s a smaller outdoor seating area that can accommodate up to 12 guests.

MENU:

The chefs at Napoleon have curated a delicious menu of authentic French cuisine, featuring protein options such as beef and seafood. Guests can also enjoy a sharing menu if they are looking for a lighter meal to accompany their wine.
While primarily a French bar and restaurant, the menu also includes some Italian favorites like Prosciutto and Burrata. For those looking for something unique, Napoleon also offers a “French version of pizza,” made with flatbread from Alsace.
In addition to the a la carte menu, there is also a 3-course set lunch menu with plenty of options for each course.

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