Stylish modern European cafe-restaurant with standout pastries and popular prawn capellini; good food but service inconsistency, tight seating, and strict time policies can mar the experience.
Alice Boulangerie & Restaurant delivers solid neighborhood dining with exceptional setting appeal and strong food quality in pastries and signature dishes like prawn capellini. However, inconsistent execution on seafood and service, combined with tight seating and policy-driven constraints, prevents it from reaching grade A territory. Worth visiting for the refined pastry program and fair lunch value, but expect variable experiences.
The room feels stylish and lively, with warm wood, greenery, and a pastry display that draws you in. Service swings from charmingly attentive to a bit rushed, and tight two-top spacing can amplify the lively buzz. One diner summed it up: "Beautiful plates, bustling room, but please slow the plate clearing." In the kitchen, the approach is modern European with fusion flourishes—think tiger prawn capellini, kombu-butter breads, and sculpted desserts. Pastries and certain mains shine, though execution can waver on items like haddock or ribs. The executive lunch offers fair value, but portions lean modest and policies (like coffee hours and cake rules) are strictly enforced. For families, there are kid-approachable options—pasta, fish and chips, fries, and sweeter pastries. Seating is compact and the room can be loud, so earlier visits may work best. Based on the current menu, expect recognizable dishes alongside creative touches; picky eaters should stick to the simpler plates and pastries.
Area vibe: Upscale mall-adjacent spot serving shoppers, office crowds, and tourists near civic landmarks.
Safety: Busy, well-lit, and very safe with constant foot traffic day and evening.
What's nearby: Opposite Raffles Hotel; near CHIJMES, Esplanade, and City Hall MRT; heavy retail and office mix.
Pastries and the grilled tiger prawn capellini are standouts, and the SGD35 executive lunch mains are smart choices.
It’s a stylish yet busy spot with tight two-top seating, a 90-minute limit, and some strict service policies.
Warm wood, greenery and a pastry display create a stylish, bustling atmosphere that can get loud and compact.