Bistro Gaston

First impression: cozy is an understatement. It’s tiny and packed with tables, so we were basically elbow-to-elbow with our neighbors. We tried a few dishes — the cheese platter was great, especially with wine. The escargot came wrapped in some kind of pastry, so you could eat the whole thing, shell and all. I liked that twist! The steak? Super tasty. One tip: don’t rely too much on the staff’s recommendations. I followed their pasta pick and totally regretted it 😅. Better to go in with a plan. All in all, it’s a nice little traditional French spot. The food is tasty, but not rush-back-every-week tasty. Worth a visit, maybe not a regular.

There are moments when you crave familiar comfort fare. Tonight we found them in Bistro Gaston. Food was delicious and well-executed. We particularly enjoyed the heirloom tomatoes carpaccio and seasonal mussels.

TGIF! My bestie and I decided to go for French cuisine yesterday as both our partners were not adventurous in food🤭 After much research, I decided on Bistro Gaston through many google reviews. I would said that the escargot, croquettes live up to our expectation! Both of us are not cheese fanatics but the melted cheese inside the croquettes won us over. The oeuf eu murrettes was a bit let down as it was served at room temperature (I preferred warm /hot food). However, the poached barramundi and mussels stew make out for the disappointment. I don’t eat mussels due to some bad experience but the portion served was quite a bit. Had to help my bestie clear some mussels reluctantly. Surprisingly, it tasted really good! Mussels were tender and not over cooked. Same for the barramundi. Garlic bread came with the dish was good too! Near to end of the meal, we realised we had eaten too much bread! Thought of changing the dessert (French toast) but did not. The french toast was caramelised on outside and soft inside. It goes well with the ice-cream. Yesterday dinners were just right and not as crowded as we thought. We stayed a little longer drinking our wine and catching up with each other. Overall, both of us had an enjoyable dinner at Bistro Gaston and would go back again to try out other dishes. 🥰

Dropped by because I wanted to have some pâté en croûte and I heard they had it as a regular menu item, unlike some places that have it as an occasional special. Service was very good. Attentive, polite and accommodating. Atmosphere was lovely too. Somewhat rustic yet elegant, giving a homely, welcoming feel. The pâté en croûte was served with a small side of salad with some vinaigrette and some cornichons. Overall, quite nice but I feel it was a little too cold when served, which to me, seems to lock up the flavour of pâté and rillettes a little bit. It just needs to warm up ever so slightly in order for us to be able to taste more. Just my opinion though. Oh, and their sourdough was very good! Will definitely come back to try more.

We had the Singapore Restaurants Week Menu. The gratin of artichoke and spinach was delicious, the thin crust of cheese mixing so well with the spinach puree and bits of artichoke (though I wish the artichoke is of a bigger cut). The baby scallops in the cerviche was slightly chewy but the sauce was zesty and refreshing. Poached seabass was delicate in texture and taste, covered in a crush green pea velouté. The Angus Hangar steak was a bit too rare for my liking but the taste was good. Dessert of profiteroles and cherry pie also did not disappoint. Service wise, it was smooth and friendly. Sharing plates were provided without being asked for all three courses. Serving portion was big for a set menu and we were all fully sated at the end of the meal.

The complimentary bread was warm and comforting, a simple pleasure elevated by a smear of quality butter. The cold cuts set, however, didn’t quite hit the mark for me. From the mains, I especially enjoyed the gravy that came with the poulet, it really made the dish stand out. The steak was decent, the cut is on the leaner side. I was most excited for one of my all-time favourite French dishes: beef bourguignon. While the flavours were there, the sauce was a bit thicker than I personally prefer as I tend to enjoy a thinner, more delicate version.

A little corner of France in Singapore. Authentic French food and wines, always excellent. It’s the kind of place you want to come back to again and again (they also organize many regular events). A true dining experience with a proper menu in hand and attentive staff who are happy to engage and answer questions—no impersonal QR codes here. We’ll definitely be returning!

Somewhat disappointing. 1 Escargot divided into small pieces in pastry shells was a surprise. Steak well done on 1 end and raw in the middle on the other(recook offer declined .10%off it).Water dripped down fm aircon pipe into beef stew so had to forgo it (hard centered sliced bits ) Order was earliest placed but forgotten till other 4 in the group were served theirs.Service by most of the staff was attentive and polite.We had to raise our voices to communicate as it got noisy with wine drinkers.Menu was not an easy read.