Italian restaurants in Singapore to try!

Looking for authentic Italian food? Whether you want knockout sourdough pizzas or vodka-laced tiramisu, here are a few Italian restaurants in Singapore to get booking now. With exceptional Italian cuisine on offer (and also some of the dreamiest homemade pasta in Singapore!), they’re ideal for a business dinner, a feast with friends or date night. And lovers of Italian wines won’t be disappointed either!

5 Italian restaurants in Singapore

Allora Ristorante and Bar, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport

Eat and drink your way around the different regions of Italy at this stylish new venue within the “world’s best airport hotel”. Blending the industrial vibe of Milan with the breezy coastal charm of Southern Italy, it’s a great option for date night or a simple dinner fix.

Executive chef Stefano Sanna’s menu features authentic Italian cuisine inspired by his family’s regional cuisine in Vogogna, Northern Italy. Expect handcrafted pasta in Singapore and artisanal pizzas, along with antipasti, Alloramisú ($16), a unique twist on tiramisu. Plenty of Italian wine too!

Sip on a Limoncello Spritz or Sbagliato (both $16) as you dig into crowd-pleasers such as the Polpo & Patate ($24), grilled octopus with a famous Italian dipping sauce, bagna cauda. And don’t miss the Brasato 3 Pepi ($32), a braised beef ravioli that is a taste of Italian sunshine.

Freshly baked in the statement metallic mosaic pizza oven, the Bari pizza ($34) is a work of art by head pizzaiolo chef Vincenzo Lavecchia. He brings a piece of his hometown Bari to the table! Sit on the alfresco terrace beneath brightly coloured parasols as you dive into the unique blend of burrata, tomato pulp filets, anchovies, capers and basil.

75 Airport Boulevard, Changi Airport Terminal 3
6823 5354 | 9336 3125 allora.cpca@ihg.com | changiairport.crowneplaza.com

Waterfall Ristorante Italiano, Shangri-La Singapore

This stylish restaurant is set amongst the greenery of the Shangri-La Singapore’s Garden Wing. Awarded the Ospitalità Italiana certification for its typical Italian hospitality, Waterfall Ristorante Italiano is renowned for hand-me-down heirloom recipes, with Southern Italian classics the order of the day. There’s also an extensive list of Italian wines.

Hailing from Puglia, chef Simone Loisi’s signature homemade pastas in Singapore are just the beginning: the à la carte menu will tempt you with incredible soups, salads and seafood – or go for some of the sharing options big enough for two or three, from cold cuts and cheeses, to whole grilled octopus and a dessert platter.

When only pizza will do, choose between a classic crust or a pinsa, a lighter dough that’s crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Be sure to bring your appetite for the Italian Sunday buffet lunch spread. It runs from 12.30pm to 2.30pm ($78 per person) and features burrata, bruschetta, pizzas, porchetta, antipasti and more. Catch the chefs in action at the live pasta station and don’t miss the desserts. (Highlights? The tiramisu, panna cotta and sorbet!)

22 Orange Grove Road, Level One, Garden Wing
6213 4398 | shangri-la.com/singapore/shangrila/dining

Braci Italian Restaurant and Rooftop Kitchen and Bar for Italian cuisine in Singapore

When searching for Italian restaurants in Singapore, try this buzzy hideaway that’s aiming to redefine modern Italian food. The rooftop open kitchen is helmed by restaurateur-chef Beppe De Vito and Chef De Cuisine Matteo Ponti. It spreads across the top two floors of a heritage shophouse in Boat Quay, overlooking the Singapore River.

Braci has garnered a Michelin star every year since 2017. And it’s easy to see why! The exclusive menu takes diners on a journey to the North of Italy, through the Padan Plain, the delta of the Po River, the coast of Liguria, Milan, the Alpine lakes and also the Dolomite Mountains. Sip on a Banoffee Negroni or a vodka-based Tiramisu and enjoy the trip!

52 Boat Quay, Level 5/6
6866 1933 | braci.sg

Art di Daniele Sperindio for more Michelin-rated Italian food and wines

With panoramic views of Marina Bay, this Michelin-starred rooftop restaurant and bar atop the iconic National Gallery Singapore more than deserves its place on our list. The neo-Italian fine-dining spot is inspired by chef-owner Daniele Sperindio, a Ligurian with global experience, and is known for its “conversational cuisine”.

Daniele’s passion for Italian food shines through in the menu of this Italian restaurant in Singapore. That applies to the humble bread course, Pane e Poesia, through to the progressive pasta courses and desserts. Special mention for “tourists on Mount Vesuvio”, a play on the classic Mont Blanc dessert made from latte di bufala gelato, bitter cacao nibs, biscotto all’amarena and 40-year-old balsamico!

#06-02 National Gallery, 1 St Andrews Road
artdidanielesperindio.com

Bottega di Carna for handmade pasta in Singapore

Reservations stack up quickly at the hottest Italian restaurants in Singapore. Bottega di Carna is no exception! Overlooking the garden at the Mondrian Singapore Duxton, this light-filled restaurant is making waves. Inside, master butcher Dario Cecchini joins forces with Executive Chef Alastair Clayton and Chef de Cuisine Kenny Huang to create a dining experience that’s becoming the ticket for long lunches and vibey dinners.

The star of Netflix’s Chef’s Table, Dario has been hailed by the New York Times as the “world’s greatest butcher”. His Italian cuisine can be traced back to his origins in Tuscany’s Chianti region.

With an open kitchen to showcase the chefs at work, a bold progressive list of Italian wines and a statement bar where guests can while away an evening over a negroni or aperitivo, you can look forward to enjoying some impressive Italian food in Singapore here. Expect dishes such as creative handmade pasta and classic and unexpected cuts of meat from Dario’s wood-fired grill, rubbed down with his signature salt profumo del chianti.

16A Duxton Hill, #03-01 | 6019 6000
book.ennismore.com/hotels/mondrian/singapore-duxton/dining

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