Singapore's Italian Gems: A Pasta and Pizza Guide!

By Natalie Yong on 02 Aug 2024

Singapore has lots of places to eat yummy Italian food! You can find fancy restaurants and chill spots. There's pasta, pizza, and more! Discover your next favourite Italian spot and embark on a flavourful journey through Singapore!

1. La Bottega Enoteca

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Tucked away in a Joo Chiat shophouse, La Bottega Enoteca boasts a rustic Italian ambiance and a stellar reputation for its pizza. Ditching the previous tasting menu format, the restaurant now offers a more approachable a la carte menu. Don't miss their signature Double Crunch pizzas, boasting a perfect balance of chewy and crispy crusts. Conclude your meal with the classic tiramisu for a sweet finish.

Address: 346 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427596

Opening Hours: 5:30 - 10:30pm;

2. Bar Cicheti

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Bar Cicheti is a pasta lover's paradise, renowned for its fresh, handmade noodles crafted in an open kitchen. With a focus on simple yet bold flavours, their menu features classic and innovative pasta dishes like the addictive smoked rigatoni cacio e peppe, traditional Roman pasta made with cheese and peppe and the indulgent squid ink pasta with seafood. Pair your pasta with a perfectly matched wine from their curated Italian selection.

Address: 10 Jiak Chuan Rd, Singapore 089264

Opening Hours: 12–2:30 pm, 6–11 pm

3. iO Italian Osteria

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iO Italian Osteria is Hillview's cosy gem, where authentic Italian flavours come to life in an open kitchen setting. From the moment you sink into its warm embrace, you're invited to indulge in a culinary journey that begins with baked Roman schiacciata and comforting meatballs. While the classic pasta dishes, like tagliolini truffle and seafood linguine, are undeniably tempting, the true magic lies in their Italian street food selection. Forget the mains and dive into a world of Roman Stuffed Schiacciata Truffle Bread Pizza, rice suppli, and Porchetta baked pork belly – a flavour adventure that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Address: 4 Hillview Rise, #02 - 01, Singapore 667979

Opening Hours: 11:30am - 10pm

4. LINO

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Lino, a family-friendly Italian restaurant, offers a fantastic selection of pasta and pizza at affordable prices. Their Bukit Timah outlet features a weekday set lunch with two or three courses, including delicious options like seabass and spinach ricotta ravioli. The main menu boasts crowd-pleasers like beef and pork meatball tagliatelle, seafood spaghettini, burrata pizza and scallop risotto.

Address: 7 Binjai Park, Singapore 589821

Opening Hours: 12-2:30pm, 5:30-10pm