Marguerite

The Verdict

Marguerite occupies a glass-walled pavilion inside the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay — the largest column-free conservatory in the world. The room looks out across an indoor Mediterranean garden of olive trees and seasonal floral plantings, with the white-and-glass dome arching overhead. Few restaurants in any city occupy a more architecturally remarkable space, and few exploit it as quietly. The kitchen is led by Scottish chef Tristin Farmer, whose career includes time at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles and Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck.

The menu is modern European in framing — built primarily around French and Italian technique — with an emphasis on vegetables that draws inspiration from the surrounding gardens. Many of the herbs and edible flowers are grown on site, in dedicated planters that Farmer's team manages. The signature dishes lean into ingredient juxtaposition: a Mediterranean prawn served with a fresh gooseberry granita, a Wagyu sirloin paired with a smoked aubergine and burnt-onion broth. The pastry programme draws on the floral vocabulary of the gardens and is one of the most photographed in the city.

The wine programme is led by sommelier Matthieu Olivier and includes one of the strongest Burgundy lists in Singapore, with particular depth in white wines that handle the garden-led menu well. The Michelin Guide awarded a star in 2023 and the restaurant has held it consistently. From S$298 the price is competitive within Singapore's top tier, and the setting alone produces an experience that has been ranked among the most memorable dining rooms in Asia by multiple international publications.

Why It Works for Proposal

Marguerite is the proposal restaurant of Singapore. The window tables face directly into the floral plantings of the Flower Dome; the room glows at sunset; the staff have coordinated more proposals than anywhere else in the city and execute them with discretion. For a birthday of significance, the setting alone will make the meal photograph as if it were taken on holiday. For impressing a client visiting the city, no other Singapore restaurant offers a setting this distinctive.

Related Restaurants in Singapore

For a comparable experience in another part of Singapore, Born in Tanjong Pagar (CHIJMES) offers a related take. For another chef-driven kitchen in the city, Esora is well worth the table. For a different occasion fit, see Lerouy or Seroja. Browse the complete Singapore guide for the full list, or filter by Proposal across all cities.