Melbourne-born Michael Wilson is Chef-Patron of Marguerite, Singapore's Michelin Star restaurant that lies within the lush gardens of the iconic Flower Dome. Marguerite earned its first Michelin star within an impressive eight months, following its opening in November 2021 and showcases the season's best with tasting menus that celebrate craft, provenance and produce. Coined as Creative cuisine, Wilson's creations are a form of culinary expression that celebrate nature, innovation and the joy of exploration through food. 

Introducing Chef-Patron Michael Wilson
​An Australian national, Wilson's career commenced in Melbourne and his pedigree includes working with hospitality legends Andrew McConell (Trader House) and Guy Grossi (Grossi Group), before carving out a culinary footprint in Asia. Five months after opening Phénix in the Puli Hotel and Spa, Shanghai, the restaurant earned its first Michelin Star with Wilson at the helm. Today, Wilson is the Chef-Patron of Hortus and Marguerite restaurants located in the stunning Gardens by the Bay Flower Dome. 

“Marguerite has been years in the making, and the menu is a culmination of my experiences working and eating across the globe. At first glance, the dishes appear deceptively simple and familiar, but belie a labyrinth of textures, flavours and temperatures that surprise and excite. Don't expect elaborate tales at our dining table, we're all about celebrating genuine food, authenticity and warm hospitality. There is no point in a menu being different if it isn't delicious - we're in the business of sparking joy.” says Wilson. 

Creative Cuisine ​
​Wilson cleverly employs cooking techniques to extract, concentrate and intensify flavours from each ingredient that come together seamlessly as a thoughtful composition on the plate. With a focus on premium produce, Marguerite's menu changes with the seasons and current highlights include: 

Non-Alcoholic Temperance Beverage Programme ​
​To complement, Wilson offers alcoholic, non-alcoholic temperance and mixed beverage pairing programs. Patrons can opt for a matched menu of fine wines, whilst those looking for a 0% alternative can indulge in the temperance programme, a thoughtful selection of handcrafted, clarified, juices and fermented Jun teas that offer the same complexity as their alcoholic counterparts.

Bringing The Outdoor Indoors
​Marguerite's enviable location sets the scene for a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience. Taking inspiration from nature and the magnifications of flowers, Marguerite's interiors bring an element of the outdoors, indoors. ​ 

Stepping into the restaurant, guests are greeted by a charming front-of-house team that embody warmth and ease; ​ cornerstones to Marguerite's exceptional standard of service. Diners are led to their table, which lies in view of a trio of kitchen islands, welcoming Marguerite's guests with a front-row seat to the action.

The theme of nature seeps into every aspect of Wilson's restaurant. Acclaimed artist Georgia O' Keefe, known for her radical depictions of flowers serves as design inspiration for a main dining room that translates the geometrics, colours and sensations of her works into a physical space. 

Marguerite's 10-seater private dining room, inspired by mountain peaks and cumulus clouds, is enveloped by hues of blue, burgundy, grey and dark forest green. Dancing across one end of Marguerite's walls, guests can marvel at the awe-inspiring Aboriginal Australian art form of “Motions” by Nikeeta Haverfield, depicting a connection to the land and its natural rhythm through earthy tones, swaying vines and ripples of water. ​ Amidst a breathtaking garden setting, two large sculpted, hand-carved boulders take centre stage, juxtaposing raw edges with the sleek, polished lines of handmade Scandinavian-style furniture and white marble table tops that serve as a canvas for exquisite creations to come.

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About Marguerite
​18 Marina Gardens Dr, #01-09 Flower Dome, Singapore 018953
​Marguerite is a fine-dining Michelin-starred restaurant by Chef-Patron Michael Wilson, housed in Singapore's iconic Flower Dome. Wilson's Creative cuisine showcases a menu that highlights provenance and produce, and the restaurant proudly represents its namesake, the Marguerite daisy—beautiful to behold but with a friendly air that captivates and welcomes each guest. 

A complimentary limousine buggy service to and from the entrance of Gardens by the Bay where guests can take in the beauty of Marina Bay reservoir. In addition, guests received free access to the Flower Dome for a leisurely stroll pre or post-meal. 

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​Website: marguerite.com.sg ​  ​ ​
​Instagram: @margueriterestaurant
​Facebook: @margueriterestaurantsg
​Email: info@marguerite.com.sg
​Hashtags: #margueritesg

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About Flower Dome: ​
​The Flower Dome is the largest glass greenhouse in the world and is located in Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, a nature park spanning 250 acres in the Central Region of Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir. It contains more than 30,000 plants from five continents, and the flower displays change on a seasonal basis. The 1.2-hectare conservatory emulates the cool and dry climate of the Mediterranean.

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