Saveur Bistro

These photos are from a visit to Saveur Bistro a while back. I hesitated a long time to write this review because I had a great experience when they first opened many years ago. Unfortunately, this last visit didn’t live up to those earlier memories. My partner’s salmon was a bit overcooked, which made it unenjoyable. My duck was okay, and the best thing was the mash, but I’ve had better duck to be honest. Overall, we were disappointed by the food quality, especially given the price point. It’s a shame because this place once had so much promise. Hopefully, they can work on improving the consistency and quality of their dishes.

We had a wonderful dinner at Saveur Bistro, a charming French restaurant, with a group of six friends. The food was outstanding, especially the ravioli with Comté cheese, which was simply delicious. The grilled salmon was also excellent, cooked to perfection. The wine list was impressive, featuring a wide selection of French wines that complemented the meal beautifully. While the service was generally acceptable, there’s room for improvement, as the staff could have been a bit more attentive. However, the overall experience was fantastic, and we had a great time enjoying each other's company. The prices were slightly on the higher side, but the quality of the food and the overall experience made it well worth it. Highly recommend Saveur Bistro for anyone seeking authentic French cuisine in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Well-executed French fare, but portions could be bigger. Ambience is casual, and tables are well spaced apart. We ordered the Escargot, Angel Hair Pasta, Foie Gras with Fig Jam, Duck Confit, and the Roasted Pork. The dishes were all a hit with us except for the roasted pork. The pork was a bit too fatty for our liking and the meat could have been more flavourful and tender. We loved the mashed potato, pickled onions, and the roasted vegetables by the side though! Additionally, the butter in the complimentary bread basket seemed to be unsalted butter with flakes of sea salt. This was slightly disappointing as most places provide salted butter with bread. As for all the other dishes, they were on point. The escargot was delicious with the liberal amount of garlic they gave. We really enjoyed the angel hair pasta. The truffle taste shone through brilliantly, and was complemented by the sakura shrimp. The elements of the foie gras were all there, and the fig jam and grapes on the side helped to cut through the greasiness. I do wish they had provided us with more rice crackers though. The best dish for me was really the duck confit. Saveur's version was perfectly seasoned, not too salty nor too bland. The texture was perfect as well, very tender on the insides while the skin was still rather crisp. Prices are rather steep though, and portions could be bigger. Overall, I'd still return as the French food served here is authentic and up to standard.

In general a good experience at Saveur. Had the angel hair pasta which is always a must have when dining here. Quality has always been consistent for this and tastes amazing. Also had the pork ribs for my main which was nicely seasoned and really tender. The fatty parts were also melt in your mouth. For the chicken however, was slightly too dry the the chicken breast portion which made it hard to finish. Overall still highly recommended!

Here's the updated review: Saveur Bistro Rating: 4.5/5 Must-Try Dishes: - Pan-Seared Duck Confit "Aux L'Orange" (Duck Leg Confit with Orange Marmalade and Garlic Mashed Potatoes) - Grilled Sirloin Steak "Rossini" (Sirloin Steak with Foie Gras, Truffle Oil, and Garlic Mashed Potatoes) - Homemade Ravioli (filled with Ricotta Cheese and fresh herbs) Highlights: - Signature Duck Confit: Tender, fall-off-the-bone duck leg, perfectly balanced with sweet orange marmalade and savory garlic mashed potatoes. - French-inspired Cuisine: Authentic flavors with modern twist. - Quality Ingredients: Fresh, seasonal produce. - Cozy Ambience: Intimate setting, perfect for dates or gatherings. Service: - Attentive Staff: Friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. Price Range: - Mid-range: $20-$40 per entree Recommended For: - Foodies seeking French cuisine - Special occasions or romantic dinners - Meat lovers (Duck Confit and Sirloin Steak) Verdict: Saveur Bistro shines with its exceptional dishes, particularly the Pan-Seared Duck Confit "Aux L'Orange", Grilled Sirloin Steak "Rossini", and Homemade Ravioli. Impeccable service and cozy atmosphere make it a standout dining experience. Will I Return?: Absolutely! Next Visit: - Try other French classics (Escargots, Bouillabaisse, Lobster Bisque) - Explore wine list for pairing options - Order dessert (Crème Brûlée, Tarte Tatin)

Wallet-friendly authentic French cuisine experience. It is a nice cosy restaurant that probably will require advance reservation as they are full during dinner time. We had the 3-course meal which was less than $60 (before tax). We each had an escargot and lobster bisque for starter. The bisque is flavourful, but does feel a bit watered down. The escargot is good, but I feel the size is small. For the mains, we had a roast pork and duck confit. I felt the mains were better than the starter. Well portioned, tender meats and nice on presentation. The dessert was a bit disappointing though. Creme brûlée doesn't come default as one of the choice and a small top up is required. Overall, the experience was not bad.

Cosy place with great food. I loved the pork chop and the cut was just right. We had the duck confit and the ribeye too. both were done pretty well. Overall, a good and pleasant dinner experience. We came with our two girls and they enjoyed the food too.

The chef grilled the sea bass skin to a crispy state especially the belly part, while the fish meat maintain relatively juicy. I like the lightly salted spinach in olive oil. Beside the great taste, I am thankful that the chef remove the fish bone , make it less cumbersome for the diners. The only comment Is that, the road side parking are limited, you got to be skillful in parallel if you lucky to spot. The nearby Wilson Parking is scammer, its electronic signboard showed there were vacant parking slot but not telling people that it is for season parking only, but once you realise the info is wrong and want to get out, you realize it does not offer grace period. Be careful.

I always make it a habit to seek out a French restaurant whenever I travel to another country. Ever since I had my first meal at Cafe des Artistes in Manhattan at the age of 20, I have had a love for French cuisine. While searching on Yelp, Saveur came up on top. After reading a few reviews, what jumped out at me was when I read one reviewer say that you will not get an amazing prix fixe of $38 per person anywhere else in Singapore. Other items are offered if you want to go off the prix fixe menu. The place has stark white walls, high ceilings and nice pop music playing in the background. Sing along if you want, I did. The place offers a nice acoustic. The prix fixe menu offers a choice of an app, entree and dessert. My party of three got to sample each other's dishes. Here are a few of the dishes that really stood out: - Escargot (app) - Foie Gras (app) - Beef Cheeks (entree) - Beef en Croute (entree) - Creme Brûlée (dessert) - Pistachio Baileys Panna Cotta (dessert) Here are my only two complaints: - The staff are the only people in Singapore that we have encountered that were not as chatty. They didn't smile and were very robotic. A bit surprising since everybody in SG seem overly friendly. I read a review back in 2017 and he said the same thing. I guess the same staff has been working here for a long time. - My chicken dish was very DRY!!! The sauce had a bitter taste to it and didn't go well with the chicken. Huge disappointment. All in all, if you're looking for French cuisine, I highly recommend this place. Just don't expect the staff to smile at you.

Saveur serves excellent French food at a very fair price ($22.90 for a 3-course set meal over lunch, or $28.90 for dinner). I found the Mushroom Soup, Duck main course, and Pistachio dessert to be particularly excellent. I also tried the Pasta, Sea Bass, and Creme Brûlée (sharing with a friend)--those were good too, but not as exceptional. No wait if you go right when they open, at 12pm for lunch and 6pm for dinner. Would absolutely return here for another meal!

In Singapore for a little business and asked the Concierge at the ROYALPARK Hotel on Beach Street for a lunch suggestion within walking distance. Without hesitation, he asked if I like French...me oui!! He recommended the "set lunch" which is also know back in the States as "pre fixe". Out the door I went and it was about a 10 min walk, super easy to find. I got there around 1:30 on a Tuesday and the place was about half full and I was immediately seated. The "set luncH" is an amazing deal, with 3-courses; appetizer, main & desert for S$25++. I ordered the Escargot, the Duck Confit and Chocolate ice cream. Also on the "set lunch" menu you can add a glass of house pour wIne (red or white) for an additional S$9. There were 6 escargot smothered in yummy garlic/butter/parsley sauce. It was piping hot and SO delicious! Served with some French bread slices to soak up all that leftover butter sauce..WOW! The Suck was everything I hoped for. Super crispy skin that actually "cracked" when you cut into it and fall-aparty succulent duck. It was Served on a bed of oh-so-smooth mashed potatoes with mushrooms and a pan sauce on the side. Like I said before....yummy! The ice cream was a so rich, just 1 scoop is all you need to satisfy your sweet tooth, especially for lunch! This place was legit French cuisine and the "set price" lunch is a steal of a bargain...especially in Singapore!! Swing in by for lunch. You can thank me later!!

We have since come back to this bistro many times for lunches and dinners over the years visiting Singapore, and we have enjoyable experience every time. - We just can't get enough of its scrumptious duck confit, among others, especially with a glass of its house cab! The food quality remains high; service is adequate; the price is slightly higher now, but still of great value. Read on if interested. - Peter, Apr 2015 This charming bistro is a gem! It's conveniently located on Purvis, nearby the Library, and not far from the InterContinental Hotel and the Raffles Hotel. Locals love it and try to keep it a secret! Tourists must go there and enjoy! With its great food at value prices, be prepared for a long wait, but totally worth it! Go EARLY! - Its signiture Duck Confit is a must try! - This restaurant has an eye-pleasing and comfortable café style decor. It offers a nice selection of tasty dishes at low prices (S$6-15). Beer and Wine are expensive in Singapore in general. We found that its house Cabinet Sauvignon by the glass, $7, goes well with the Duck Confit...! Our local friends told us about this nice place. Last Thur evening, my wife and I got there well before 6pm, the place was already almost full. Most of the diners were young folks! We were lucky to get a table. We had its famous duck confit, seabass, duck salad, home fried potato cubes, and a very small bottle of beer. The duck confit was absolutely delicious! However, the seabass was way too bland, and the fish was not firm. The salad and potatos were tasty. The service was not great but adequate. When we left around 7pm, the place was packed, and there was a LONG WAITING LINE outside! We'll definitely go back there and try other items on their menu before leaving Singapore. Legend has it that the original Saveur was a "Hawker in Food Court" type of establishment. After it was moved to the current location and became a nice French Bistro, its owner still keeps the prices (and his profit) low! How nice of him! Its young chef has reportedly worked in top French restaurants! Wow! I envy Singapore people and especially their young Yelpers! - Peterskis3, Jan 2013

[they are worth 3.5 instead] During the Middle Ages, the French diets and cooking techniques hardly changed unlike the current, when more and more refined ones are notably seen in most restaurants - a changed in the dietary norm shaping most palate of our era. Often, haute cuisine has been highly thought of as highway robbery - fair value estimated for its meticulous preparation and luxurious presentation. Some truth in it, yes. Hardly less exorbitant anywhere, except at Saveur where prices are friendly. Less convincing it may be, as we are taught to believe that lower expenditure equates inferior food quality and mediocre taste. To prove otherwise, Saveur could be one that is worth experimenting. Simple casual but not missing out the con-tempo, the dining area was decked in a non-flashy modish outfit, with mascot, distinctive wall paintings that backdrop the area. Nothing too fanciful as well, the menu was kept to a minimal with 8 entree (starters); 6 Plat Principal (mains) with 3 extra side dishes; 3 desserts plus 1 occasional special. You could begin with a nice bread roll that comes with a butter-spread, barely $2. For as little as $4.90, I received a signature Saveur's pasta for a decent portion, approximately a size of half the mains - amazing "student/elderly concession" fare. I have to agree that this pasta dish is a steal without compromising on its taste. I feel good to be poked at when the chili oil smeared my lips, while chewing the sakura ebi that capped the surface of that angel hair - cooked al dente. http://www.yelp.com.sg/biz_photos/saveur-singapore?select=-64g7g0lwYNr-Ics7cZL0A#eL1H8YMCjFwinQuFoTOs9Q The foie gras on the other hand fared slightly inferior. Without any bit of crisp, I couldn't read the contrast between its exterior and middle segment. I have expected the searing to be slightly obvious on its upper cap, but the whole duck liver turned out having a uniform smooth surface. Strips and diced apples were infused with port wine and vanilla pod to pair up the soft and melty organ - good effort but will do more justice if the liver was richer in taste. Instead, the least expected Duck Salad captured the most votes. Less interesting but the boring greens were made alive when you nibbled at those duck confit shreds - the salty elements (milder than a traditional duck confit) mingled with a hint of tang from the lemon vinaigrette, coupled with some zesty orange wedge, cherry tomatoes, and a few teeny quail eggs, the composition was made to shine on the whole. I would ditch the delicate foie gras and pick the fresh salad when I revisit, barely $5.90 in exchanged for a $9.90. http://www.yelp.com.sg/biz_photos/saveur-singapore?select=-64g7g0lwYNr-Ics7cZL0A#cKkL8UGLfWXRTqf56aUo9g Duck confit - a salt cured piece of duck leg poached in its own fats for up to 10hours, is one of the classic French dish. Saveur served a good portion of it without excessive greasiness, tender but slightly dry in the meat. Well crisped skin without any flabbiness, the magnificent crunch was accompanied by less fibrous shred of duck meat each time - not overly rich or briny. Be ready for the aromatic compound emitted from the limb and get ready for the heap of homemade mashed potato which has been dribbled with orange infuse natural jus in circular fashion, together with some sauté shiitake mushroom, orange segment as an accompaniment. Although less than stellar version, it is still a respectable fried item for the price you pay - $10.90. http://www.yelp.com.sg/biz_photos/saveur-singapore?select=-64g7g0lwYNr-Ics7cZL0A#Pme6PqaumssJMaLftCltuw The pork belly scored a few points lower. Visible fats can be seen on its 4-sided walls with a golden blistered skin capping on top. Layers of fats were lined between each lean section, giving its glossy appearance. Quite on par with the pork belly, the Sea Bass was presented in its deep seared exterior, waiting to shine in the crowd. Like a home-cooked, this fish reminds me of my mum's favourite dish in the kitchen. 2 notches lower, I rated the Beef Short Rib critically. Braised in red wine, the meat was faced with resistance when forked through and chewy in the mouth. It didn't seem that it has been undercooked and far less overcooked, but I failed to recognise the rewarding fork-tenderness short rib meat. Kind enough, the beef jus was less greasy, balanced and rich in taste. Lethal moment took place in the sweet intoxication outbreak. The Pistachio Panna Cotta outshone its peer. Sheer sweet but not cloying, the green curd was made both creamier and nutty. The Chocolate & Hazelnut reminds me of the one I had at Covelli Italian Bistro & Wine Bar but a beet version. A creamy and far from sticky mousse, less intense chocolate flavour and dominated by its candied taste. Made using milk chocolate, the piece is then met with a handful of sourish freeze-dried raspberry bits to average out the overly sweet nature; together with the crushed hazelnuts for some bite

French food has always been one of my favourite cuisines and having read many reviews, I decided to patronize this small restaurant tucked in a lane of shophouses along purvis street. The French food here exceeded my expectations immensely for what it's worth. Not only is the food really cheap considering that the fact that French cuisine in Singapore typically costs quite some bit of money, it tastes really really good as well! I ordered Saveur's very own special pasta which was indeed a wise choice for an appetizer. There isn't much ingredients in this pasta but yet this pasta captures so much flavour. I also ordered the duck confit for my main course which was splendid as well! The duck was cooked to perfection and the sweetness from the fruit served with the duck complemented it's taste. All in all, I spent approximately $18 per person. I am so glad that I managed to chance upon this quaint little place. However, it is indeed difficult to get a seat here if you aren't early so my advice is that you go to the shop once it's open! This place is more of a chill out place so it's great to bring your friends and join in the buzz in the shop!

Saveur must have been the best thing to happen on the French food dining scene in a long time. There are long queues snaking outside the restaurant each time we walk or drive past during dining hours and when we finally got round to trying the food, we were not at all surprised! The price point undoubtedly is a huge draw. Quality French food at affordable prices, we constantly scratch our heads and wonder, how do they do it? Pan fried foie gras with lentils goes for $7.90 and confit of salmon goes for $8.90, both were highly commendable. The duck confit was a bit on the dry side, but for $8.90 we aren't really complaining. Friends are big fans of the angel hair pasta with tiger prawns and lumpfish caviar but not so much of the beef bourgignon, which doesn't come in a stew like we were expecting, but as a steak-like dish. The desserts are pretty amazing, we love the textures of citrus and chocolate mousse with hazelnuts ... yum! Go early to queue as they don't take reservations.

Ok...it is ok la. Tried the usual crowd favorites and they are decent but nothing mindblowing. I can see this as a place among the youngsters for their date nights. Haha. I find the servings really small, that's how they keep their pricing low I supposed. The foie gras came in hardly more than two bite size. Ok, it is less than $10, but if you size it up the normal restaurant size, it is not that much cheaper than the other places. Two of us ended up eating two appetizers, two main course and two desserts. It didn't end up being a very cheap affair ultimately. Good effort by local young people who graduated from our own Shatec though. I wish them the best.

First impressions are so-so, anticipation had deflated as was so looking forward to eating at this establishment since it's been highly recommended by friends. Food was generally delish, had the set dinner (at $29.90 is quite reasonable): started with the foie gras for appetizer, followed by beef bourguignon as mains, and chocolate with hazelnut sauce for dessert. My friend ordered the angel hair pasta for 3 way sharing, and loved it. The foie gras-lentils combination was a pleasant start, lightly salted to balance the palate. The beef was extremely tender, an easy bite, the stew was not too thick (which i liked). Dessert was lovely, though would liked more hazelnut sauce. Perhaps I was expecting too much, though the food did not disappoint, the service was barely there. Perhaps it was just a very casual dining place where service was kept at a minimal. Perhaps perhaps.

The good: the price of food and wine is extremely low. Although there's much better French food to be had in Singapore, it's very good given the low cost. The tenderloin and boeuf bourguignon are pretty good, the pork belly less so. For the money, the pasta appetizer and the potatos au gratin are very good, the rillette not so much. The bad: no ambiance to speak of. My first impression was that of a loud canteen. I found it disconcerting to order using a paper form (like you'd see at a dim sum restaurant). It's really loud. It's hard to have a conversation or speak with the server, even when the restaurant is only at half-capacity, let alone when it's near full. The service is ok: I think the service shortcomings are more because the restaurant is under-staffed rather than rude or neglectful. The wine list is shockingly brief: two whites, two reds. The Cabernet Sauvignon was good for what it cost ($40). We tried three different desserts, the panna cotta, the lava cake and the milk & cookies. Unlike the appetizers and mains, I think the desserts were quite poor, with the milk & cookies perhaps mediocre. Saveur has clearly identified its target market. It's pretty well packed at dinner. That said, I don't think I would go back. Personally, I'd rather pay more and have a nicer, quieter setting with better food.

Best meal ever (under $100)!!! Get here at 6pm or be prepared to wait in line. The wife and I ate here twice. 2 glasses of wine, 2 duck salads, 2 main dishes, and a desert for $75 SGD! The pork belly is done very well. Crispy skin, moist meat, tons of flavor. Everything was so good! All the tables around us got the duck confit so it must be good. Wine was very good for $9 a glass (a little small). The chocolate hazelnut mouse was one of the best things I've ever eaten! Dense, cold, great flavor. Covered in frozen raspberries and rice crispy's for texture. Must order.

Very nice food for the price. Will be one of my favs I think. Mushroom soup was probably my least favorite but loved the duck confit, pasta, etc The venue is definitely loud but I think he wants it to be a casual place with it plastic seats and loud music. It's still charming though.

I visited this quaint little French bistro after hearing friends rave about it for a few weeks. French food for less than $15? I'm on. A word of advice though - be prepared to queue for up to 45 minutes during peak hours! My friend and I ordered the Angel Hair Pasta With Tiger Prawn And Lumpfish Caviar and Mesclun Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette And Crispy Duck as starters. The pasta was delicious and we gobbled it up pretty quickly, but the duck salad was not so appetizing. The meat was dry and the salad was really oily. For mains, she ordered the Confit Of Duck With Orange Segment And Sauté Shittake while I ordered the Beef Bourgeon With Root Vegetable And Mixed Green. She enjoyed her dish but I didn't particularly enjoy mine as the chunks of beef were very fatty when I was expecting something more tender. We both shared the Pistachio Panna Cotta which was the perfect finish to our meal! Definitely order this if you're a fan of nuts. The dishes at Saveur are a hit or a miss, but at these prices, there isn't much to complain. The long queue is a turn off though, so I'd probably only return to this place when its hype dies down.

A rather large crowd even on a weekday evening. People started streaming from 7.30pm onwards and both units were filled to the brim by 8pm. They did not allow reservations but did have a "waiting list" for you to put your name and number down. They also had a policy of only seating groups with more than 80% of the headcount present. The most popular dishes seemed to be the Confit of Duck with Orange Segments and Sauté Shittake and Angel Hair pasta with Sherry minced Pork and Sakura Ebi so we ordered those. We also added an order of Crispy Pork Belly with poached Egg and Diced Vegetables. The Angel Hair Pasta arrived relatively quickly. First impression? It was such a tiny serving! But I guess its reasonable at $3.90. My friend commented that the Sakura Ebi was just a nice name for what we Singaporeans would usually refer to as Hay Bee though HAHA The wait for the other two dishes was much longer, but I was appeased when the Duck Confit arrived looking was absolutely delicious. I was a huge fan of entire dish, from the duck to the sautéed mushrooms. The skin was crispy while the meat remained tender. A Must Order for me! The Crispy Pork Belly was a disappointment though, the skin seemed to be a little over-cooked. Prices were certainly affordable for a restaurant of this standard. The staff were also helpful and our glasses were constantly refilled. Overall a good place for affordable food!

Guess how I found out about this place? Ding, ding! Time's up. Here's the answer. I got attracted by the long queue while crossing the road to Bugis. No. Seriously. That was precisely how I found out about Saveur. I was like "WHAT THE HELL IS WITH THAT QUEUE?" And I dragged my poor boyfriend over to the crowd. French food? Pfft.. that doesn't explain the queue. Then I saw the menu... and everything became crystal clear. Duck Confit for $10+?! Are my eyes deceiving me? I googled. Nope, it's true. It's actually.... affordable? Affordable + French food somehow does not click.. but Saveur made sure it did. After a few unsuccessful attempts at trying to get in (and eventually resigning to a certain Golden Arch fast food nearby for a meal), the boyfriend and I did the unimaginable. We went to Saveur HALF AN HOUR before opening hours to ensure we get in. And we finally did. So was the food worth the hype? Here was what we ordered. The Foie Gras (now don't go thinkin' animal cruelty and all that.. it's not everyday I'm getting foie gras at less than $10) with lentils was salty... yes. That was it. Salty. But at less than $10.. I'm not complaining. I'll only be pissed if it was going for $50. What you pay for is what you will get. After that, my duck confit came. Ok, granted, it was on the smallish side.. but like what I mentioned before... the price. The taste of it? For someone like me who hates the taste of duck, I polished it off right down to the bone, so I'll say it's swell. Then the dessert of blood orange jelly came. Again, it was on the small side. One bite into it.... I swear, if it wasn't indecent, I would have orgasm on the spot. What on earth.... the taste. To me it was orgasmic. A definite must try. All in all, was the food worth the hype? The taste.. I'll say it's average. But the price? Yes. It's definitely worth the hype if you are looking to go on a budget. Just remember though, what you pay for is what you will get, so don't be expecting too much from this place.

Cheap for a french food. I finally went here after like a yr hearing about great reviews. I would say yes food is okay but I wouldn't queue for it. I would say its good for the price. If you want more authentic french food w a better quality of meat you have to go to diff places.

As much as I like the idea of French cuisine becoming more accessible, this didn't really do it for me. I know it's Singapore but I found the service a bit absent, and when the woman brought over my beer she did a terrible pour into a glass - all head, spilling way over onto the table. She put down the beer bottle and walked off, while I watched as it foamed everywhere. No one grabbed a cloth for the table or glass, no one apologised, and I just waited in vain for it to settle. Food was a bit bland. Duck rillette was fine, though accompanying bread was over oily. Main of fish was a reasonable size but again bland and felt unbalanced - small fish steak, too many potatoes, not enough veges. Food did come fast though. Like I said, wanted to like but walked away feeling unsatisfied. Maybe you need that extra level of care to make French food shine?

From a humble stall in JooChiat to its hip new joint at Purvis Street, across big boys like Gunther's and Garibaldi, Saveur has certainly come a long way. The long queues are proof of the quality of the food. Serving up French fare made with local produce that tastes divine, I've to say that almost everything on the menu should be sampled! And even though it's packed nightly, wait time for the food is pretty decent! Matter of fact, if you want to dine at Saveur, you best be there early or you might not have a table! I've had to leave twice because they were simply too full! Reservations are a no-no so get there early!

I won't say this is the perfect place to sample french food given the 'chop chop' fast manner they serve the food and the lengthy queues you have to endure to get a seat - The french way of dining is to relax, enjoy and not to get your blood pressure up. We headed over to the place at around 5.45pm as the place opens at 6pm and they don't take reservations! To our surprise, there was already a queue of around 20 people and counting! We joined the queue and was amused as there were more and more people commenting how surprised they were to see such a long queue when the place hasn't even opened yet! Finally, at 6pm sharp, the doors opened. I felt like I was queuing to buy Hello Kitty or Jay Chou tickets. We were seated promptly and in an orderly fashion. Hence, our queuing neighbours in front and behind us got seated on our right and left respectively. There was a mad rush to be the first one to place your order and I can already see the chefs hard at work preparing some of the more popular dishes. I waved for the waitress to come over to take our order and she promptly did so. The waitress frantically took our order much to the chagrin of the lady at the next table as she expected that it was common sense that the waitress turned around to take her order too. Anyway, our order came pretty fast and we were generally satisfied with the meal which was affordable as well. Verdict (forgive me as I forgot the name of the dish): - Saveur's Pasta - Apparently, this is one of the more famous appetizers that people will order. We ordered the main portion size and boy was it good! - Beef Cheeks with Baked Potatoes and Musclun Salad - The 6 beef cubes though not as huge as I hoped for, was so tender it literally melted in my mouth. Every bite was heaven. The baked potatoes had all the comfort-y goodness you can ask for though I must say that the dish itself is very fattening! - Onion Soup - Cannot compare to what we had in Paris but I found the broth a tad too sweet for my liking. Overall, plenty of onion bits to chew on. - Dessert - I cannot remember the name of the dessert but the waitress encouraged us to order this dish which she claimed to be 'very popular and takes 20 mins to make. You should order this as once it is sold out, there is no more.' See my picture for clarity. Very very nice dessert! Apologies again for the lack of a name! Tip: Expect to queue for at least 20 mins if you want to dine here. Do not expect to be served immediately or for the waitress to read your mind to head over to take your order - common restaurant rules still apply. Expect to eat in a 'chop chop' fast manner aka like 'order, eat, pay thank you mam' style.

Food is so-so. Price is quite affordable. Service staffs are not as friendly actually. Not impressive.

Went here for a team event, we had around 16 people. The atmosphere is nothing fancy, but tastefully designed and comfortable. They've got some white walls and exposed white brick in certain areas, overall nice aesthetics. The menu has a great selection of various deliciousness ranging from Lobster to foie Gras. For those less adventurous, they have some pasta dishes with French fries. Whatever your taste, you shouldn't have any issues finding something delightfully tasty at this restaurant. I had the Lamb Shank, it was one of the most delicious meals I've ever had. It was also a photogenic dish (see below). I've been with large groups dining at a restaurant and have seen the presentation suffer as a result of having to make multiple of the same dish, that was not the case here. The kitchen staff evidently takes pride in every dish that exits those kitchen doors, great job. The only thing I'd approve is offering a more eclectic beer selection, perhaps a craft beer or two. With such a diverse and fanciful menu, they should put more range on their drink selection. Great job.

I really wanted to like this place. S$29.90++ for a 3 course meal? Great value in SG for sure. However, the food was mediocre and left no lasting impression. The place is packed and loud. It was almost as if I walked into a French version of Café de Coral.

My friend brought me to this French restaurant and was disappointed to find out that the standard had dropped. Business did not seem good and we soon figured out why. The French onion soup was not available which had happened during my friend's previous visit too. Our mains sea bass and duck confit came across as being cooked way in advance and just heated up when a customer places an order. Hope the place buck up and revive its glory.

Affordable, tasty French food! Mon Dieu! What a find! I've been going to Saveur to eat since their humble beginnings in a roadside coffeeshop in Joo Chiat. They had a limited menu and even more limited seating space! But they're food is great and affordable, and so they've done so well they've expanded and moved to Purvis Street! I went to Saveur to see if their standards had been maintained, and was pleasantly surprised to see that their menu has also expanded with them to include more dishes. I really liked the ambience and interior at the new Saveur. It's well lit, and well spaced, so diners don't feel too cramped together. The service is alright, but I didn't really care about that. I needed to know if the food was still incredible and affordable... I ordered the Angel Hair Pasta with Tiger Prawn and Lumpfish Caviar which was flavoursome, but light and satisfying as an appetizer. However, they did stinge on the prawns and it came with tiny bits of prawn, which left me a little disgruntled. I also had a small Fois Gras - here you can have the option of a large portion of 70 grams or a smaller one at 35 grams - and found it a little overcooked and dry so that was disappointing. And for my main, I had the signature Duck Confit with Orange and Mushrooms... That did not disappoint one bit. It was tasty and tender, with the complementary oranges and sauce on a bed of potato mash. The duck skin was very crispy, but not oily, and the meat was not gamey at all. All up, the meal cost me about $20+, which is very cheap! Will be back to try their other dishes! My food came quite quickly despite it being full house that day. Make sure you come early, as the queues during peak hour get quite ridiculous, so be prepared to wait for a table, and then for your food.

French food on the budget is always good. Been going back there so often over the last 3 weeks. First off, I really enjoy the pastas. Each time I was there, I always ordered a serving of each of the two pastas. For once pasta, minced pork paste coats the pasta nicely and the saltiness of the dried shrimp gives it that extra edge. The other pasta came with bits of tiger prawns and lumpfish caviar. I always remove the caviar first, so that I can ration it as i go along. Too good to be mixed into the pasta. Of course the signature main dish is the duck confit. Crispy skin, lovely mash. Happy days. I also ordered the beef bourguignon and it was very well cooked. The meat was tender and flavourful and I enjoyed it very much.

Affordable done right. Can't complain. The prices are all very reasonable for the area and I really appreciate the restaurant's efforts at giving customers a affordable way to taste great food. Quite a big fan of most of the starters, soups and mains. Mushroom soup was delicious compared to the heavy cream based nonsense you usually tend to get elsewhere. The Duck confit was also pretty delicious and from what it seems is a crowd pleaser. I personally loved the Ebi shrimp and spaghetti starter as well. Super flavourful. Value for money for sure. Looking to enjoy some good quality food without breaking the bank? This is the place.

I was in charge of picking a place for dinner so my favorite thing to do of course is find a place on Yelp :) This place was only 3 blocks from our hotel. We got here around 8 and there were lots of people waiting outside. The hostess said it would be a 20-30 minute wait so we waited. She would of called us when our table was ready but we didn't have a phone. We looked over the menu so we could order when we sat down. WOW the prices are amazing! We ordered 2 foie gras since we can't get it in CA. We also ordered the pasta dish. I got the duck confit and my husband got the beef tenderloin. OMG the foie gras was really good! It melts in your mouth. I preferred the one over lentils instead of the ones over apples. The pasta dish was simple but had tons of flavor. I liked how it had little bright pink dried shrimps on top of the pasta. My duck confit arrived and we started eating that. WOW it was really good. The duck was perfectly seasoned. My husbands entree arrived and we tired his and it was good too. We asked for medium but should have asked for medium rare. It came out medium well but it was still good. We finished our meals and decided to try the tofu cheesecake for dessert. WOW that was good too. This is a great place for date night and good on the pocket too :)

Five stars for proving good and affordable french food in Singapore! The central location is also another BIG plus! The duck confit and the chocolate mousse were both really good and definitely worth the price. We asked the service staff to suggest which wine we should get and although the staff did not know a single thing about the wines they were serving, she went to get a taster for us without us even asking for it! This totally impressed me. She may not actually know the wine (a big boo boo if this is an expensive place but quite acceptable for a casual eatery in Singapore) but the way she went that extra mile for us was absolutely great. So another BIG plus for the service! A must try!!!

I'm not one to follow the herd in my day job and general life choices but I have to say Saveur is a crowd pleaser. Spartan but decent cervenza list (Super Bock )? Unobtrusive dressing and well tossed salad? Check and check (and I'm still reeling from the shock of finding a restaurant that knows how to pick out wilted leaves and not slobber dressing). My roast pork belly was not bad but not mind blowing like at Hellenika or my atit's awesome Babi Guleng. I liked the sweet lentils and poached eggs as accompaniments. Smells like there's some schooled chefs in the kitchen. Dude had the duck and his comments were similar to mine. Best part, we're talking quality food at prices that allow you to not share. My wallet chimed in, "how crazy is that? In Singapore??!" The waitresses were attentive, the check was fast when we asked for it and there is a semblance of a wait list system. This is one place where the line outside the door makes absolute, complete sense. And it's not because of Hello Kitty folks.

*Update* Went back for a third time and I have confirmed that this is one of the best bang for buck places in Singapore. 3 courses, plus drinks, for under 100 bucks, not to mention the vast majority of the dishes are c'est bon. On top of that the service is attentive and despite this being a busy place they actually do a good job of getting people in and out. Therefore, it has been bumped up from a 4 to a 5 star rating.

They used to price their menu alot cheaper, which sets them apart easily as an affordable french restaurant. But they have since increased their price over the years, but happy to say that the quality is still preserved! Try their angel hair pasta and the duck confit!

I am a fan! For such amazing taste French food with affordable price! Looking at the logo of the restaurant (a duck), I assume the duck is their specialty, so I ordered the confit duck with orange. The portion is just nice, completed by the orange sweetness, mushroom and mashed potato, the duck dish is perfect. Highly recommended! I tried the sea bass too and it is very delicious as well! The place is quite big, they even have spare room just next to it if more people come or for special reservations. I came there with my parents to celebrate my Mom's birthday, so when I booked online I wrote my special request to have a birthday cake served for her at the end of our dinner. The staff is very nice and they really make it happen! The birthday cake turn out to be a chocolate mousse cake withe a written chocolate "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" on the plate! Wow,, very kind of them and they gave it as complimentary! - not to mention that the chocolate mousse taste very good too, it is one of their desserts. Yumm for the dish, yumm for the dessert! I'm satisfied and blessed :))

Incredible duck confit. Crispy on the outside, moist and juicy on the inside. But the mashed potatoes that the duck was sitting on was SO GOOD it almost stole the show away from the duck itself. If that isn't filling enough for you, pair this with the angel hair pasta at only $3.90/$6.90. Good food tastes better when it's value for money, no?

Saveur is a French restaurant that probably serves the most affordable French cuisine I have ever seen. The menu is simple and not exactly extensive, but the chef is good at what he does and prepares each dish with special care. Upon stepping into the restaurant, I peeked at the other tables and saw the duck confit dish on almost every table so I told myself I had to order one too. This top seller is indeed amazing; the exterior was crispy and the meat inside was juicy and succulent. The mashed potato heap that the duck was lying on top of was creamy and buttery as well, complementing the flavors of the duck. Not only that, there were sauted mushrooms and orange segments on the side too, all for only $8.90. I must say that happiness here sure comes cheap. For dessert, I ordered the pistachio panna cotta that was light yet creamy at the same time, definitely fulfilling. The service was a tad slow, but the good food made up for it.

As compared to the Far East counterpart, this place tend to turn around the tables faster so shorter waiting time. The decor here is much plain and can get very noisy during meal hours. Definitely not recommended if u are bringing children. Other than that the food is decent and the price is reasonable. If you don't get your food within 20min be sure to ask else u might not get it at all. Service standard is not great but understandable due to the large crowd and the fact that most waiter/waitress are part-timers. Recommend the duck confit, foie gras and lava cake (which I remember is only served at this joint). Enjoy.

How I wish I had the duck confit! Despite trawling through all the reviews that recommend the duck, I decided to have the fish. Saveur offers french food to the masses at reasonable prices. The small but filling meals highlight the simplicity of french food with complex flavours. Only negative is the wine list. Out of the 6 listed, only 2 were available and they were not French wines either! *shock horror*. My fellow dining partner is a bit of a wine connoisseur and politely enquired about the average at best wine after returning 2 glasses that he deemed undrinkable. After a lot of genuine apologies by the waiter and the owner, they look both glasses off the total bill. Being courteous, he declined but thought it was very kind of them. Despite the lack of wine, the food is amazing. If only this place was BYO it would solve the wine issue! Tip: Book before! The lines can be crazy and don't be put off having to wait 15-20 minutes for a table, because its well worth it.

"French" food with hawker centre prices and attitude to match. Ordered the confit de canard (duck confit), the skate special, foie gras with apple-infused port wine and vanilla bean, and creme brulee. Great food, at an awesome price. The duck was suitably crisp, the skate (stingray) well marinated, and creme brulee well executed. At this price point, it explains the queue snaking out the door and extremely long wait time. You can't expect too much of the ingredient quality, and I noticed a couple of ingredient substitutions along the way. Minus one star for the Bee Gees' greatest hits on repeat, and for the surly attitude. Otherwise, a worthy contender and a place I'd try again perhaps on a weekday evening.

Overall the food did taste good. Had the foie gras for starters which was great. For the mains my friend had the steak and I went with the roasted chicken. Both were good. Had the Chocolate & Hazelnut for desert. Again, very good. The prices really are affordable, thought the serving sizes do suffer somewhat. Went with the chicken cause from what I've seen of the food served on tables beside us if I went with anything else I, an average sized man, would leave the place hungry. The place is in a good location that is convenient and accessible. Poor service though. Ordering using a paper sheet? Had to ask for a couple of waters. Server brought them over by grabbing them wholesale by the top. Asked for other ones that weren't touched that way, the server shot me a look that basically said 'how else am I supposed to carry them?'. The persistent non-usage of trays by servers in Singapore continues to baffle me. No fresh cutlery between courses. Used the single napkin (that the cutlery usually sits upon when the table is set) provided to put in my lap. When clearing the first course, the server put the dirty cutlery out of my plate and directly onto the table. In all fairness, the food did come quickly though. They were out of about 75% of their wines by the glass on the evening we were there? The ones they did have were reasonably good though. Mixed bag this place is.

Went there for lunch (on a friday) with great expectations cos there were so many good reviews about this place. Today's experience was kind of disappointing for me. I have to agree that for the price to pay, the serving portion and variety of food is truly not too bad. This is especially so for the foie gras. Love it. Likewise for the angel hair pasta. However, I've definitely had better duck confit. What made today's experience negative was the whole confusion of order. We ordered 2 appetizers to share and an entree of duck confit each. After waiting for sometime, the 2 entrees arrived and there were no appetizers served. That left us confused and upon asking, the servers checked and then served up the angel hair pasta promptly. 1/4 through the meal, they then served our other appetizer but instead of the foie gras that we ordered, they served us a salad. After checking (again), we were about 3/4 through our entree when the foie gras finally arrived. The quality of the food commensurates to the price payable but since we are also paying service charge, I would expect the service to be slightly better. Since long queues are such a problem and the servers and kitchen get flustered with all the overload of orders, the restaurant operations may want to rethink on this issue to manage the flow of customers vs quality of service. I wouldn't mind going back again cos it's value for money but perhaps only after the craze and fad slows down so at least the service will match up to their quality of food.

For full reviews and more pictures, visit my blog. Saveur is known as the decent and highly affordable French food for the masses in Singapore. Since their humble beginnings at the Ali Baba Eating House (i'm serious) in Katong, the young chefs have gone a long way and have even made a mark for themselves at Purvis Street. My friend said that they have expanded from their original store front the next store in order to meet the demands of the customers. For starters, we had the Signature Saveur pasta tossed with chili oil, fine-chopped Japanese konbu and sakura ebi with minced pork sauce ($4.90). This is the Italian version of our local minced pork noodles. The texture of the angel hair pasta makes it more delicate than its fat mee pok cousin. Kind of reminded me of Iggy's signature cappellini. Of course, every cents count towards the quality but this is not too shady. From the Special menu, the Seafood Pasta with Tiger Prawn and Lumpfish Caviar ($6.90) is also a crowd pleaser. Perfectly al dente noodles which is well flavored by the natural seafood sweetness. The taste is lighter than the signature pasta and the spring onions gives each mouthful a refreshing burst when you bite into them. Prawns are a wee small though but it's only $6.90. If you want something smaller, perhaps pick from the 2 different pan-seared Foie Gras: One served with creamy lentils and pickled pearl onion ($7.90) and the other with apples infused with port wine and vanilla bean ($9.90). I wasn't too much of a fan of their foie gras as it was on the grainy and powdery side. La Petite's (another cheap French place at Serene Centre and Thomson) tasted better in my memory. Duck Confit ($10.90) is their hot favorite. The flatted and pan fried duck leg was served atop homemade mashed potato with saute shiitake mushroms, orange segments and orange infused natural juice. I like that the meat wasn't too salty or dry and the creamy thick mash helped to give it a little moisture. It may look small but i was very satisfied even after giving S a few bites of my dish. The Pan-seared sea bass with diced saute potato...

Appetizer: 2.5 Mains: 4 Value: 5 Overall:4.5 God has blessed this merry little place indeed. We had a party of 9 for a Tues night, it was completely full up by 7pm.. They were extremely accomodating despite a friend being over 40 min late. Appetizer: Saveur's art pasta? It tasted average, neither good nor bad, like some well-seasoned maggi mee. The bits of mushroom elevated it slightly. Not highly recommended, but for $5, get this primi. Secondi: the entire table got the duck confit so I sampled some. For $16 it's a steal. Seriously, it was 90% as good as the 1-stars serve in Paris. Tu te rends compte! Instead, I got the beef bourguignon, and it did not disappoint one bit. Perfectly cooked, well-balanced wine-broth with those caloric-rich French grilled potatoes side, just wow. Could not ask for more.

Granted we came before they were about to close, most of the dishes were not available or sold out. Also, we had found a hair in one of the dishes. Not cool. The food itself wasn't too bad, however the portions are small, which reflects the pricing. Yes, affordable, however you really do pay for what you get. Paying for bread and butter? Just add an extra $1 into the main dishes and provide the bread and butter please. It felt a bit like ordering off a menu from a budget airline to be honest. Most likely will not be back. Sorry.

Headed out for a Friday night dinner with a couple of good friends, and was impressed by both the food, and the price. Had a delicious sea bass, with truffle mash on the side, and it was tasty. The salted caramel lava cake was pretty delicious too! Main and dessert for 3 people, plus a bottle of wine came to S$150, so fairly decently priced too. I'll definitely be going back. It was pretty busy, so make sure you make a reservation - and do show up on time. We were told they would only hold the table for 15 mins past our reservation, otherwise they'd give it away to one of the groups lines up outside waiting to get in!

As this was a visit last year in September, the menu is likely to have changed slightly now but still worth it to spread the good word with everyone. As fish lovers, our main courses were of course, fish. The Pan-fried monk fish is quite a rare sight in French cuisine but this was executed well with interesting combination of cabbage, leek fondue and monk fish jus. It was chewy or slightly rubbery but it was the slabs of golden brown potato which left me with a deep impression till today. The Barramundi with Crab Potato and French Beans did not shine as much as the monkfish. The salted crust did not conceal the dry flesh and it was a relatively small portion. But one wonders why the cubed potatoes are called crab potatoes? We could not miss this Sakura ebi angel hair pasta ($3.90) as it was one of their signature dishes. The verdict was that it tasted quite average as the pasta was not fully al dente. I guessed it was the aroma of the Sakura ebi and minced pork that rescued the dish. Perhaps the strength of Saveur lies in their desserts than mains. This chocolate and hazelnut is a must order for chocolate fans. We had it at $7.90 but seems like the price has gone up. other desserts include pistachio pudding and their special dessert of the day, which consists of :apple risotto/cinnamon puff pastry/ caramel biscuits soil/ cheese yoghurt foam/ toffee jelly /celery and apple ice . So long right? haha;) The ambitious plating style that resembled fine dining desserts was commendable but too many stuff on one plate confuses the diners.

Good french food, at very affordable prices. However you will need to que The place opens at 6, but you would need to start queing at 5.15 to get the first seating on a weekend. I usually order the froe gras as a starter. You can choose the 35 gram portion or the 70 gram portion. For the mains is either have the duck confit or the Crispy Pork Belly With 62.5degree Egg. Both are very well executed. And taste fantastic. However the one item which i find that cannot be passed is the pistachio panna cotta. Other pistachio desserts have this strange almond medicinal taste to it. However here, that smell is very light, very pleasant. The crushed pistachio and sea salt on top adds a salty crunch crunch to the dessert, a good contrast to the smooth sweet custard underneath. Very very good.

This place is really awesome! Best food, I've had in a LONG time. Last time was probably Quince in the SF, which is in a price level. Dishes at $7-$17 is probably one of the best value/quality food you can get in Singapore. And Singapore has lots of great food. Only complaints is we didn't make a reservation and had to wait for 30 minutes for a table, no Creme Brulee, and wine was not that good...

Recommendation from a friend. I have recently moved to Singapore. Very casual and shorts go all the way here. Smal menu and in my view takes away the fuss from ordering. They have a set menu also. Went with ala carte. Had the pork belly, truffle mash with a pretty good Cabernet Sauvignon from France. Not expensive either. 28 SGD for 2 dishes and 2 glasses of wine. One person. Pretty good. Will be back soon. With friends and family.

Delicious and cheap! Mushroom soup - came in this little cup and looked entirely like a cappuccino, foam and all. Duck salad ($5.90) - nice citrusy dressing Saveur pasta ($4.90) - aglio olio with gd al dente and savoury touch with the little shrimps (hae bi) Main courses looked a bit small, but were tasty too - duck confit ($10.90) and chicken w risotto ($9.90) Desserts - yum!! I think the pistachio panna cotta was the star ($6.90), very creamy and pistachio-tasting. Textures of citrus ($6.90) was nice and light, very refreshing for a hot day. Chocolate & hazelnut ($7.90) was okay, fairly rich and creamy as compared to the other two. I liked the chocolate tuile that came with it!

I decided to try something a little different during my trip to Singapore. French cuisine at hawker prices in a cool/clean setting? Sure - sounds great when it was absolutely sweltering hot outside. Started with the Saveur pasta. I thought this was delicious. Perfectly al dente and I liked the addition of chili flakes. Gave the dish some heat! Like many reviews have stated, the duck confit is a must. The chicken roulade was ok. I was not crazy about my dish and regretted not ordering the duck confit myself. Service was quick and by the time I left around 1PM, the place was filled with working locals in the area. For the quality and value of the food, this place is definitely 4 stars.