Best Singapore Italian Restaurant List

May 12, 2010 | 47 Comments

Singapore Italian Restaurant

Most people has the impression that I plan for all my food adventures. Usually, I’d choose the place for dinner based on my cravings at that point in time. Imagine this like a ‘wheel of food’, or a magic mirror of sorts: stomach, stomach, what are you craving for today?

My brain will conjured an image and there – the plan for dinner. After a particular cuisine/food has been decided, the next question will be: Where? This is when my lists of restaurants in Singapore come in handy.

Say if I want to have buffet for dinner, I will look at my Singapore Buffet List and it really makes life easier. I think everyone should jot down a list of must visit restaurants in Singapore! So how about you start from now? Take out a notebook and a pen, and start scribbling down the next restaurant you want to try.

Somehow, I have been visiting quite a few Italian restaurants in the past month, and I only noticed it when I was looking through the photos. So for the next two weeks, I will be blogging on some of the Italian restaurants that I went to.

Here’s a list of the Top 10 Italian restaurants that I want to try (or revisit) this year.

Basilico Italian Restaurant
1 Cuscaden Road
Level 2 The Regent Singapore
Tel: +65 6725 3232
// Weekday Italian Buffet Lunch $38++
Saturday Italian Buffet Lunch $40++
Sunday Italian Buffet Brunch 55++ (Non-Alochol)
Daily Dinner $62++ (Semi buffet: starter & desserts buffet counter + choice of 1 main)

Bella Pizza
30 Robertson Quay
#01-14 Riverside View
Tel: +65 6734 0139

Da Mario Pizza
60 Robertson Quay
#01-05/06 The Quayside
Tel: +65 6235 7623

Da Paolo Bistro Bar
3 Rochester Park
Rochester Park
Tel: +65 6774 5537

La Cantina in Venezia
1 Netheravon Road
#08/09-02 Changi Village Hotel
Tel: +65 6546 9190

Osvaldo Ristorante Italiano
32 Maxwell Road
#01-03 Maxwell Chambers
Tel: +65 6224 0978

Pasta Brava Italian Restaurant
11 Craig Road
Tel: +65 6227 7550

Ricciotti Restaurant
20 Upper Circular Road
#B1-49 The Riverwalk
Tel: +65 6533 9060

Ristorante De Parma
14B Kensington Park Road
Serangoon Garden Estate
Tel: +65 6281 3380

Ristorante Da Valentino
11 Jalan Bingka
Mayfair Park
Tel: +65 6462 0555

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Note that I didn’t include Il Lido at Sentosa nor Garibaldi Italian restaurant; both are arguably the biggest name in Singapore when it comes to Italian fine dining restaurants – but it’s just me, not them if you get what I mean. Among the 10 Italian restaurants that I have included in the list, I have only went to Ristorante Da Valentino, and to me it is definitely one of the best Italian restaurants in Singapore.

I have also heard a lot of good things about Bella Pizza and Osvaldo Ristorante Italiano, while La Cantina at Changi Village is definitely the restaurant to go for a special occasion like a birthday treat or anniversary celebration.

All right folks, now it’s your turn to tell me where is the best Italian restaurant in Singapore!

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47 Responses to “Best Singapore Italian Restaurant List”

  1. Life for Beginners
    May 12th, 2010 @ 11:54 am

    Let’s hope you get to try them all! :D

  2. cheryl@watchmebake
    May 12th, 2010 @ 12:41 pm

    this post comes at the right time! i just visited Michelangelo’s @ chip bee gardens on mother’s day and found my exp that night quite pleasurable. i wrote about it in my blog! (though my descriptions aren’t exactly good hahah) :D

    http://watchmebake.blogspot.com/2010/05/happy-belated-mothers-day.html#more

  3. Wwwism
    May 12th, 2010 @ 1:55 pm

    Basilico gets a thumbs up from me, their buffet lunch is impressive.

  4. chelle
    May 12th, 2010 @ 2:02 pm

    Oh! Osvaldo Ristorante Italiano is good! The service was two thumbs up! Friendly owners who chat with us for quite some time and the female owner even brought Sis and me for a tour of their kitchen and explained their operations! Enjoyed our food too. Yums. (:

  5. SC
    May 12th, 2010 @ 7:06 pm

    I’d love to do the lunch buffet at Basilico Italian Restaurant when I’m back! What are some of the dishes that this restaurant is famous for?

    I’ve previously dined at Ristorante De Parma…Their handmade pizzas are seriously to-die-for. But it also depends on your own preference. I really liked what I had but I can’t remember what item it was. Anyway, their homemade soups are good too! Don’t forget to leave some space for their delectable Tiramisu dessert! Looking forward to your reviews for the Italian restaurants listed above. Hopefully, you will visit and do a review on Basilico before I return…Then I’ll have something awesome to look forward to :)

  6. kim
    May 12th, 2010 @ 8:53 pm

    hey!! you should go try Chili’s at resort world! they have good american food!

  7. vanillasugar
    May 12th, 2010 @ 11:31 pm

    you sooooo need a book deal of ‘the best of in singapore’ seriously darling.

  8. Shun
    May 13th, 2010 @ 3:29 am

    pasta brava’s squid ink pasta is really good!

    oh u should go try Zambuca. they have pretty authentic Italian mains. (:

  9. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    May 13th, 2010 @ 11:59 am

    LFB: on a random note, it sounds like the pokemon tagline, catch them all! lol

    cheryl: haha i heard good things about them too, will check it out soon! : )

    Wwwism: Yeah, i am trying to find myself an excuse to go down for buffet!

    chelle: dang dang, one vote for Osvaldo Ristorante Italiano! hahahaha now you just gave me a reason to go down :p

    Serene: honestly i have no idea since i haven been there! hahahaha but some friends told me that they serve a pretty good Italian buffet, plus the price is quite value! the problem with ristornate de parma – it’s too far for me! I stay in the west, and serangoon gardens is like so ulu! haha

    Kim: Chilis at tanglin mall shld have the same menu right? it’s a bit of a hassle to go all the way to sentosa : p

    vanillasugar: *Looking for a publisher* hahaha just kidding, thanks dear : )

    shun: i love squid ink pasta! oh zambuca is good too? okie dokie! thanks for the heads up

  10. amy
    May 13th, 2010 @ 5:30 pm

    you were the one who brought me to my first italian restaurant in our area! hahaha. i will definitely check out the rest on your list:)

  11. Yewon
    May 14th, 2010 @ 12:29 pm

    Have you tried Buko Nero before?
    It’s not classic Italian but more fusion Italian.
    However, the food and service are great.

  12. linjie
    May 14th, 2010 @ 1:16 pm

    Italian buffet? Seems so interesting. btw the tiramisu looks very pretty!

  13. mike
    May 14th, 2010 @ 11:31 pm

    when are you eating at these places? i wanna try valentino and bella pizzza too

  14. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    May 16th, 2010 @ 3:14 am

    amy: hehe yes please check valentino next, it’s very near our place too!

    yewon: nope i haven tried buko nero before, heard that it has quite a long reservation list?

    linjie: yea it’s an Italian buffet! tiramisu always looks very pretty aren’t they? hee

    mike: hahaha i have no idea dude, i have no idea! when the cravings call :p

  15. Daphne Maia
    May 16th, 2010 @ 11:40 am

    i love riciotti! :)

    pasta brava is just … around the corner from my workplace. haha. 1 min walk? haven’t tried it though.

  16. jane
    May 17th, 2010 @ 12:25 am

    I love italian food. Just tried OTTO at Red Dot Museum, think that is what the building is called. Now having white asparagus seasonal menu…really really delicious. I agree that Osvaldo and previously Forlino…when mr osvaldo was there, are worth trying. Next on my list 1 for 1 pizze takeout from La Strada, only mon to thurs only..typing food really make me hungry.

  17. Alexandria
    May 17th, 2010 @ 1:44 pm

    you mit want to try out Pietrasanta. They are located at Portsdown Rd. Quaint little place. Found the freshly baked Foccacia bread is to die for but also expensive. Its around $8.90 per round bread can serve 3-4 pax.Love the rack of lamb. Their pigeon meat pasta(special of the day) delicious. found their Burruto appetizer daily special too exp @ $40 for a plate : a ball of buffalo milk mozzarella cheese,rocket leaves, few mini roma tomatoes & 4 thin slices parma ham. overall delicious food n nice environment. Dempsey without the commercialisation

  18. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    May 18th, 2010 @ 2:20 am

    Daphne: it’s time to check it out! let me know if it’s good okay!

    jane: i heard about OTTO, how was your dinner there? oh there’s an one-for-one pizza deal for la strada now? thanks for letting me know!

    alexandria: yes i heard of pietrsantra but haven had the chance to check it out yet, will keep it in mind : )

  19. Ping
    May 18th, 2010 @ 4:17 pm

    Hey, glad to be on your list!
    See you soon!
    Cheers
    Ping
    Ristorante de Parma

  20. Angela
    June 6th, 2010 @ 11:43 pm

    Please go try Saraceno Ristorante at Berjaya Hotel!! They have the bestest lamb and risotto ever :) :)

  21. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    June 7th, 2010 @ 8:44 am

    angela: i think i walked by that restaurant before! what did u have there?

  22. Alison
    June 8th, 2010 @ 11:00 pm

    I think OSO in Tanjong Pagar deserves a spot on your list :)

  23. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    June 10th, 2010 @ 9:08 am

    alison: Roger that! what do you recommend from there?

  24. alison
    June 14th, 2010 @ 4:05 pm

    The pan fried eggs with black truffle, the lobster fettuccine and pork belly are good at oso :)

  25. liz
    July 16th, 2010 @ 9:34 pm

    al borgo at bukit timah’s pretty good. It’s just next door to Le Borne marche XD

  26. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    July 21st, 2010 @ 6:37 pm

    alison: okie dokie, will check them out : )

    liz: that’s the Italian restaurant that serves wild boar pasta right?

  27. liz
    July 21st, 2010 @ 7:46 pm

    hahaha yeah it is.

  28. Noelle
    August 2nd, 2010 @ 11:35 pm

    Hey LIC! U must try cacio e pepe at rochdale road!!! It’s really good especially their vongole! :D

  29. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    August 6th, 2010 @ 12:46 am

    noelle: Cacio e pepe at Rochdale road? Roger that : )

  30. Kelly
    August 8th, 2010 @ 10:07 pm

    Haven’t tried a single one on your list but I personally think Al Forno along East Coast Road is really good, and at affordable prices too

  31. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    August 14th, 2010 @ 11:21 am

    kelly: Oh yes! i heard there’s one-for-one promotion for DBS credit card too!

  32. LC
    August 20th, 2010 @ 6:45 pm

    The squid ink pasta on the top left of your collage looks delish. Is that from one of the restaurants that you went?

  33. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    August 22nd, 2010 @ 6:31 pm

    LC: Hello that’s from valentino restaurant http://www.ladyironchef.com/2010/02/09/ristorante-da-valentino-singapore/

  34. Daphne Maia
    September 20th, 2010 @ 1:50 pm

    i forgot to update u abt Pasta Brava, just got reminded of this blogpost when my friend shared it on his Facebook wall. :P

    i celebrated Nick’s birthday with him at Pasta Brava in May, and we both had a good evening over all.

    dinner was good, and i ordered the ravioli which i really enjoyed. nick enjoyed his pasta too (altho i forgot which one he ordered). none of the dishes we ordered stood out exceptionally tho, other than the good service.

    spent abt 100 for 2 pax, including a starter and desserts. (oh yea, i realized tht they didn’t charge us for the tiramisu, cos whn i made my reservation, i asked thm to help to bring us a dessert with a candle on it, cos it’s my BF’s bday). that was a nice gesture for them to waive the price of the tiramisu, and the service was good without being too intrusive. :) the lava choc cake was goooood. but i’m biased probably cos i love lava choc cakes. :P

  35. Nicholaa
    September 30th, 2010 @ 7:40 pm

    Hi, you shud definitely try Basilico!! after looking at your list, my frens and i went to basilico to hav our lunch buffet! its delish!! i love the desserts and we totally stuff ourselves with the desserts!!

  36. Edna
    January 2nd, 2011 @ 12:13 pm

    Did a whole bunch of searching for a good Italian place for New Year’s – heard good things about Zambuca and Ristorante Bologna (almost went there but they only had a set menu on NYE). We ended up going to Oso in TP and it was so worth recommending. They have an entire cheese room! and veal ravioli and wild boar pasta. I could only get crappy iPhone photos but definitely check it out.

  37. ilovefoodsomuch
    February 15th, 2011 @ 5:09 pm

    Yes! Al Forno is really good!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I quite like Pasta Inc too but it’s nothing compared to Al Forno.

  38. Urban Journey
    March 18th, 2011 @ 2:33 pm

    Have you tried La Brasserie? Italian in Bukit Timah – meant to be very good.

  39. Bernice
    April 11th, 2011 @ 5:22 pm

    There’s a new Italian bistro at 881 Bukit Timah Road called a^3 bistro & bar. The homemade pasta there is amazing! Their tiramisu is also one of the best I’ve tasted so far. Definitely worth a try!

  40. Marcus
    April 18th, 2011 @ 5:42 pm

    you haven’t tried gattopardo have u?

  41. Santana
    May 4th, 2011 @ 10:21 am

    Hey Guys you have to try Da paolo Il Giardino food its really good one of best pasta in singapore..:)

  42. jerry
    June 16th, 2011 @ 4:28 pm

    try Casa Tartufo in Forum galleria…best Italian fine dining in Singapore, specialized in truffles

  43. Kia
    August 3rd, 2011 @ 4:13 pm

    Anyone knows what happen to Osvaldo? They seem to have closed down and a new Italian restaurant has taken over its previous premises at Maxwell.

  44. i haryanto
    September 1st, 2011 @ 9:17 am

    @kia: he opened his own restaurant. its called no menu @ boon tat street.
    its very GOOD !

  45. jer
    October 20th, 2011 @ 6:24 pm

    Palio at Sentosa is fantastic too!

  46. J
    January 9th, 2012 @ 10:46 pm

    Try Bonta Italian located at UE Square. They serve really good angel hair pasta! And i love the ambience and tiramisu too!

  47. J Cheng
    January 10th, 2012 @ 3:12 am

    How exactly can you compile this list if you have only been to one restaurant? How much have these restaurants paid you to include them on this list?

    @Santana: good choice i LOVE il giardino it’s one of my favs as well

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