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Style v substance at Le Pristine

Grand Hyatt’s new flagship restaurant is visually impressive, but the food and service don’t quite match up

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Jaime Ee

Published Thu, Nov 21, 2024 · 11:07 PM
    • Le Pristine's dramatic wine tunnel.
    • The Pizzette Chilli King Crab features spicy chilli crab on crunchy focaccia bread.
    • Langoustine, foie gras and caviar are served in a dainty tin with toasted brioche.
    • The oysters are pretty, but convoluted with an avalanche of toppings.
    • Breaded veal cutlets stuffed with ham and cheese are deep-fried and served with pommes dauphine.
    • The collapsed tiramisu is a satisfying layer of soft sponge and whipped coffee mousse.
    • Le Pristine's dramatic wine tunnel. PHOTO: CHANTAL ARNTS
    • The Pizzette Chilli King Crab features spicy chilli crab on crunchy focaccia bread. PHOTO: CHANTAL ARNTS
    • Langoustine, foie gras and caviar are served in a dainty tin with toasted brioche. PHOTO: CHANTAL ARNTS
    • The oysters are pretty, but convoluted with an avalanche of toppings. PHOTO: JAIME EE/BT
    • Breaded veal cutlets stuffed with ham and cheese are deep-fried and served with pommes dauphine. PHOTO: JAIME EE/BT
    • The collapsed tiramisu is a satisfying layer of soft sponge and whipped coffee mousse. PHOTO: CHANTAL ARNTS

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    NEW RESTAURANT

    Le Pristine Singapore Grand Hyatt Singapore 10 Scotts Road Singapore 228211 Tel: 6732-1234 Open for dinner from Tues to Sat: 6 pm to 9 pm. Lunch on Fri to Sat: 12 pm to 2 pm

    PICK your favourite imagery as you step into Le Pristine’s trippy wine tunnel – an all-black passageway with an ominous red glow. A James Bond turn-and-shoot? Or a deep, yawning abyss where your inner demons and primary school Chinese teacher reside?

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