Yes, our countryโs famous for all things hawker. And we LOVE our local food.
Do you know that thereโs another country out there who sets the bar high for their cuisine?
Itโs Italy.
Hereโs the good news โ You donโt need a plane ticket for good Italian food. There are some pretty fantastic Italian shops right here.
Check these bad boys out.
1. Fratini La Trattoria
Youโll have to loosen your purse strings to dine here, but itโs worth every cent. Dinner comes at a $90++ per person, but youโre given a course of 14 dishes.
Hereโs the fun bit โ Youโve got NO MENU to look at. Every dish is carefully sourced and planned by the chef daily.
A bite of the truffle pasta here is all you need to die and float to heaven.
Address: 10 Greenwood Avenue, Hillcrest Park, Singapore 289201
Tuesday to Sunday: 12:00p.m โ 14:30p.m and 6:00p.m โ 10:30p.m
Wine Connection Bistro
If youโre a die-hard chocolate cake lover, grab a plate of the chocolate lava cake. Prices here wonโt cause you to break your bank.
While youโre at it, give the fettuccine pasta a go too! Book in advance to ensure you get a seat.
Address: 4 Hillview Rise The Hillier, #02-05/06 Singapore 667979
Sundays to Thursdays: 11:30a.m โ 11:00p.m
Fridays and Saturdays: 11:30a.m โ 1:00p.m
3. Basilico
Head down to Regent Singapore to satisfy your Italian platter craving. Customize your own antipasti/cheese platter and add their very own version of truffle honey to the mix.
Another fabulous dish is the tomato tartare with smoked burrata and a frisee salad. Itโs drizzled with a basil dressing thatโs divine!
Address: Regent Singapore, 1 Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249715
Daily 6:30a.m. โ 10:30p.m, 12:00p.m โ 2:30p.m and 6:30p.m โ 10:00p.m
4. Ristorante Amarone
Ever wanted to try out truffle ice cream? Hereโs the place youโll want to be. We heard that their lobster pasta is also out of this world.
I mean, just take a look at the plate down here. Doesnโt it make you salivate already?
Address: 168 Robinson Road, Capital Tower, # 01-08/09/10 Singapore 068912
Monday to Friday: 9:00a.m โ 11:00p.m, Saturday: 6:30a.m โ 10:30p.m
Closed on Sundays
5. Capricci
The burrata salad they serve at this Italian joint is a crowd-pleaser. Other dishes here that you must try are the pizza carma e rucola and tiramisu.
Itโs as if youโve left Singapore to dine in Italy!
Address: 27 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088450
Mondays to Fridays: 11:00a.m โ 2:30p.m, 6:30a.m โ 10:30p.m
Saturdays: 6:30p.m โ 10:30p.m
Closed on Sundays
6. Dolce Vita
This restaurant by Mandarin Oriental serves fantastic food with excellent service. No single detail is left unattended.
Fall in love with the vitello tonnato โ itโs made out of organic veal and served with arugula, black truffle and a tuna espuma sauce.
Polish your meal off with the teโnero e ciliegia. This is not your usual take on chocolate mousse, as itโs been infused with Earl Grey tea. The dessert is paired with a cherry Morello sorbet and a pistachio crust.
Yum Yum!
Address: 5 Raffles Avenue Mandarin Oriental, Marina Square, Singapore 039797
Open Daily, Lunch: 12:00p.m โ 2:30p.m, Dinner: 6:30p.m โ 10:30p.m,
Weekend Brunches: 12:00p.m โ 3:00p.m
7. Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse
Sharpen up your knife skills and slice into the tender/juicy perfection of their Wagyu T-Bone steaks. The dish comes with sides of broccolini, cherry tomatoes, creamy spinach and Tuscan fries.
The rabbit tortellini and squid ink pastaโs pretty good too if youโre feeling adventurous.
Address: 25 Mohamed Sultan Road Singapore 238969
Tuesdays to Sundays: 12:00p.m โ 2:00p.m and 6:00p.m to 10:00p.m
Mondays: 6:00p.m โ 10:00p.m
8. Rosso Vino
Donโt let the simplicity of this restaurant fool you. The bartenderโs a warm and friendly guy, the ambience is just right and the food is VERY good.
If youโve got a friend whoโs gluten-free, bring her over here for a delightful meal. The signature dishes here are the Caprese salad, the Meat Lover Pizza and yes, our very own Singapore sling!
The tip of the icing here is the view of the river thatโs just around the edge.
Address: 15 Merbau Road, Next to Robertson Quay Hotel, Singapore 239032
Mondays to Saturdays: 3:00p.m โ 1:00a.m, Sundays: 11:30a.m โ 1:00a.m
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