Unique to Kucina, the Funghi E Tartufo (S$27.90) is a boat-like pizza filled with the richness of mozzarella and the nuttiness of mushroom sauce with black truffle pate.
Handmade daily, the thickness of the pasta dough was just right, providing the dish with a satisfying and delightful bite. Their signature Tortellini Di Manzo (S$23.90) is an Italian take on the beloved wanton. After becoming a Muslim revert, he was inspired to open his own restaurant that catered to the Muslim community without compromising the authenticity of Italian food, leading to the birth of Kucina. Singapore’s first authentic Italian halal restaurant, Kucina is helmed by Chef Gero, who’s had 25 years of experience in Italian cooking in prestigious restaurants like Da Paolo and the Garibaldi Group. With 21 years of experience, Executive Chef Simone Depalmas promises the use of quality seasonal ingredients imported from Italy to constantly dole out brand new melodies.Īpart from the eatery’s lunch (3 courses: S$45++ per person, 4 courses: S$52++ per person) and dinner (4 courses Chef’s special: S$98++ per person) sets, choose to feast on their Saturday Omakase Special (Lunch at S$58++ per person) for a meal filled with unexpected surprises!ĬhopeDeals: Save 10% at Sinfonia Ristoranteġ1 Empress Place, Victoria Concert Hall, #01-01, Singapore 179558 Located within the classy interiors of Victoria Concert Hall, Sinfonia Ristorante orchestrates contemporary Italian cuisine that will leave your taste buds dancing to its symphony. After all the burrata, risotto, pasta and tiramisu, here are 3o Italian restaurants to relish in Singapore. This article is based on what locals and expats like, which may not necessarily imply authenticity. I’m certainly not complaining as long as I find it delicious, and I hope you do too. There are many Italian restaurants here that are rather authentic, but there are bound to be certain tweaks here and there to suit the market. It’s hard to say which is better when we’re comparing cuisines from different regions against each other-but Italian food is definitely beyond just pasta and pizzas, as most Singaporeans will assume.Īnd then there are local chefs who trained under Italian restaurants, and start creating their own style of Italian-Singaporean cooking that wonderfully pleases the local palate. From Sardinia to Sicilian, the differences are astounding and each Italian chef focuses on his own region’s cuisine. I’d have to say that after talking with chefs, authentic Italian cuisine is just too diverse from region to region. In this guide to the best Italian restaurants in Singapore, I tried different Italian restaurants across the country, all with their own styles. Despite adding a local touch, there are many good Italian restaurants in Singapore that still make pretty damn good pasta and pizzas. What makes a good Italian restaurant in Singapore? Is it the authenticity, or is it simply how good you felt while dining there? I would vote for the latter.