Les Ducs Singapore Review: A Must-Try French Restaurant in Ann Siang Hill

Tucked along the charming slope of Ann Siang Hill, Les Ducs brings a refreshing energy to the French dining scene in Singapore. At the helm, Chef Louis Pacquelin introduces what he calls French fun dining, a cuisine rooted in tradition, yet deliberately relaxed, generous, and just a little playful.

Here, French gastronomy sheds its formalities without losing its soul. The result? A place where you come not only to eat well, but to genuinely enjoy yourself.

Louis Pacquelin belongs to a generation of French chefs who are reinventing what dining out can feel like in Asia. He’s passionate, down-to-earth, and he brings that energy to the table. Guests don’t just eat at Les Ducs: they’re welcomed into the story.

What struck us most is how simple the food looks on the plate, yet how much work goes into each element. Even the sauces, which feel so effortless, take days to prepare. It’s French cuisine stripped of pomp but never of detail giving a refreshing mix of precision and fun.

The menu balances French classics with clever twists. Here’s a glimpse of what we tasted:

Starters

• Croque Prata — imagine a croque-monsieur gone playful, with ham, Comté cheese, truffle, and prata standing in for bread.

• Hamachi in a green chili marinade — fresh and slightly fiery, a nod to local flavours.

Mains

• Bouillabaisse — a warm, generous fish stew with seabream, octopus, and clams. This main as classic as it can be was twisted and the way it was plated up would transport you directly in the south of France.

• Angus beef tenderloin with Kampot pepper sauce — served with crisp potato wedges that were impossible not to finish.

The beef was the star of the evening for us: perfectly cooked, full of flavour, and balanced by a pepper sauce that had just the right amount of kick. Comforting, elegant, and exactly the kind of dish that makes you want to come back.

Les Ducs is the kind of address you return to:
for the food, of course, but also for the atmosphere.

It captures something rare in Singapore, a version of French dining that feels both authentic and approachable, where elegance meets ease, and where every meal feels like a moment shared.

So Chic tip: book a table for Jeudi des Copains, it’s French dining at its most joyful.

📍 Les Ducs
8 Ann Siang Hill, Singapore 069788
Tuesday–Saturday