Merci Marcel
Our story.
French food. Wine.
Good company.
A French restaurant and wine bar, with a warm welcome and a generous spirit. From brunch to apéro and dinner, Merci Marcel brings people together around modern French cooking and the pleasure of a good bottle.
Nicolas Guidi · COO, part of the adventure from the beginning
Our beginnings
A French idea.
A Singapore story.
Marie-Charlotte and Antoine created Merci Marcel with a shared love of French food, wine and hospitality. Their ambition was simple: restaurants that felt generous, welcoming and full of character.
The first opened in Tiong Bahru in 2017. Nicolas Guidi has been part of the adventure from the beginning, helping build the team and shape the experience our guests enjoy today.
As Marcel has grown, that original idea has stayed at the heart of every new address.
Our concept
A table for
every moment.
A French restaurant and wine bar, with modern cooking and a personal style of hospitality. Marcel follows the rhythm of the day, from morning coffee and brunch to lunch, apéro and dinner.
Come after yoga, between meetings or for an evening with friends. The atmosphere is relaxed, with the same care given to the food and the welcome.
Each address has its own character, shaped by its neighbourhood and design. Across them all, our aim is simple: a restaurant you enjoy returning to.
In the kitchen
French roots.
A fresh perspective.
That spirit starts on the plate. Our kitchen draws on French cooking, with carefully chosen ingredients, familiar flavours and a modern approach.
Chef Bruno Ménard has since joined the adventure. Working alongside our kitchen teams, he brings his experience and culinary perspective to the continued development of our food.
From a favourite brunch dish to plates shared over dinner, the pleasure of eating well remains the starting point.
At the wine bar
Independent wines.
Lasting connections.
For more than ten years, we’ve built close relationships with independent winemakers. As wine importers, we work directly with the people behind the bottles, bringing their wines and stories to our tables.
These long-standing connections shape a distinctive selection in Singapore, with character and exceptional value at its heart. Careful transport and temperature-controlled storage help preserve each wine along the way.
Discover a new favourite by the glass, share a bottle over dinner, or let our team guide you towards something you’ll love.
Watch Water for Change ↗Our commitments
Small actions.
Shared impact.
Since 2020, Water for Change has replaced imported, single-use glass water bottles with premium still and sparkling water filtered and bottled in-house. The programme supports reforestation in Sumatra with Green Steps Group.
Our teams also come together for beach clean-ups, caring for the shared spaces around us.
Each year, we take part in a charity run and raise funds together for a good cause.
Across Singapore
Your neighbourhood.
Your Marcel.
With each new restaurant, the surroundings bring something different: a heritage shophouse, a leafy patio, the energy of a lively street.
Explore the addresses and find the Marcel that feels like yours.
The people behind Marcel
Meet the Marcel Fam.
Different backgrounds, shared experiences, and a love of hospitality. The people who make every Marcel feel like Marcel.
Always la vie en Marcel.