I know Privé to be an Executive Condominium in Punggol. However, there’s also a cafe over at the Asian Civilisations Museum going by the same name! 
Had lunch there yesterday with two other ladies and I have to say that this place is a great chill-out spot for girlfriends and families (especially those with young children). The food is decent, the atmosphere is relaxed and most importantly, the staff are sweethearts. I’m guessing they hire people who are of the same “type” – friendly, smiley, helpful. Whomever the hiring manager is, all I have to say is “Good job!”
Now, for the food. In the picture you see above, that’s the Norwegian Salmon Poke Bowl ($18++) I like that the veggies are so fresh. And the avocado has no brown spots. I eat avocado at home almost daily so I am SO particular about avocados. One of my dining companions found the salmon had a fishy odor, but I beg to differ. I think it tasted / smelled normal to me.
This next dish is the (hohoho) Spaghetti Aglio Olio with Crispy Pork Belly ($18++). The pasta is cooked al dente so you may or may not like it. At home, I cook pasta till it’s super soft. I’m also the kind of person who likes soggy fries, so *shrug*. The pork belly has a nice crispy layer on top. But other than that, it’s rather firm and a little bit difficult to chew. But overall, I think the presentation’s pretty.
As for the chicken rice, *gulp*, let me just remind you that it costs $17++. They use “free-roaming chicken” from JB and their “housemade chili” packs a punch. Hard to fault this dish, really, I’m just not that accustomed to paying this amount for chicken rice. And there isn’t even a side of kailan or xiaobaicai.
For dessert, we shared an Oreo Mud Pie ($12++). It’s a really big portion so please get someone to share this with you…
It’s an affogato swirl ice cream within with an oreo cookie base. There’s vanilla and Valrhona chocolate sauce drizzled all over. There might be a million calories (haha) in this dessert but I had a workout session in the evening, so all’s good.
I was really eyeing the Alcoholic Blackforest Cupcake though. I should totally order this next time. If you’ve tried this and found it to be good, please let me know. So I can make an excuse to swing by again soon though the place isn’t the most convenient for me.
And as suggested in the title of this blogpost, Privé is family-friendly. There’s a nice play corner right by the entrance. Child seats are available too.
The entire meal with 4 drinks (we shared a glass of bubbly) came up to about $115. I guess you pay for the service, the views of the Singapore River and the more-than-decent setting. And yes, there’s free wifi. The TWG French Earl Grey tea I ordered cost just $5++ but came with a cookie. I like places which are sweet to their guests. And this is one of them.
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Privé is located at #01-02 of the Asian Civilisations Museum.
Opening Hours
Mon to Thu & Eve of PHs:
8.30am to 10.30pm (last order for food and drinks at 10pm)
Fri & Sat:
8.30am to 12am (last order for food at 10:30pm, drinks at 11:30pm)
Sun & PHs:
9am to 10.30pm (last order for food and drinks at 10pm)