Claudine

Claudine is a French restaurant on Dempsey Hill from chef Julien Royer and The Lo & Behold Group. It calls itself a French neo-brasserie and sits in a conserved colonial chapel from the 1930s. The restaurant is named after the chef's mother.

Royer is also the chef-owner of Odette at the National Gallery Singapore. Claudine opened in November 2021 and takes a simpler, homelier approach. The cooking is based on home-style French recipes and the dishes he loved as a child. Executive chef Julien Mercier and head chef Tyler Lai lead the kitchen team. As of 2026, Claudine is part of the MICHELIN Guide Singapore selection.

What to order

The menu mixes timeless French classics with the chef's personal recipes, and many dishes are made for sharing. The bouillabaisse, a Provençal fish stew made to share between two or three people, is one of the best-known plates. Vol-au-vent and foie gras terrine are other classics on the menu.

For dessert, the crêpes Suzette are prepared at your table and meant for two, and there is a dark chocolate mousse. The restaurant's signature chocolate cake can also be pre-ordered whole for a celebration.

Besides dinner, there is a weekday lunch menu and a weekend brunch menu. The wine list has a good range by the glass, and the bar mixes cocktails.

The setting

The old chapel keeps its mosaic floor tiles, stained glass and timber beams. A brass bar stands under the restored stained-glass window at one end of the room, and the open kitchen is at the other. The design studio Nice Projects created the interiors, and the colours take their cue from France.

The second space, La Terrace, is a glasshouse with a more relaxed mood. It takes its cue from the terraces of Provence and looks out over the trees of Dempsey. The menu here leans on French-style sharing plates, a half roast chicken and gin and tonics. There is a patio where pets are welcome, and even a pétanque court.

Good to know before you go

• Book online through the official website, or call or message the team on WhatsApp.
• Choose your room when booking: the chapel Dining Room for a classic meal, or La Terrace for something more casual.
• Pets are welcome on the La Terrace patio.
• Private dining and events can be arranged.

Nearby

Claudine is part of the Dempsey Hill dining area, set among former military barracks and tall trees. Our page on Dempsey Hill explains the area. Burnt Ends, a modern Australian barbecue restaurant, is on Dempsey Road nearby. For Japanese food, Sushi Sato is also close by.

The Singapore Botanic Gardens are a short taxi ride away for a walk before lunch. For more ideas, see our Dempsey Hill and Holland Village guide or browse more European and Italian restaurants.