A concept by Les Amis Group, LINO Restaurant is an Italian restaurant that serves handmade pizza, pasta and classic Italian dishes.

LINO Restaurant has opened a new outlet at Forum The Shopping Mall, taking over the premise of the now-defunct Jamie’s Italian Singapore.

LINO Restaurant currently has two outlets at Binjal Park and Forum The Shopping Mall.

There is also LINO Pizza & Pasta Bar, a casual version of the restaurant, at Shaw Centre.

LINO Restaurant at Forum The Shopping Mall will also have a cafe concept and the cafe menu—a concise menu offering a smaller selection of pasta, pizza, desserts and drinks—is available from 11am – 5.30pm daily.

To celebrate the opening of the new outlet, enjoy S$14++ selected cocktails, from 27 Sep to 31 Oct 2021.

LINO Restaurant
583 Orchard Rd, #01-01/04
Singapore 238884

Located at the historic Customs House, Caffe Fernet is an idyllic Italian restaurant that promises fresh air and a gorgeous waterfront view of the Marina Bay with its alfresco dining concept.

Opened by the group behind Jigger & Pony, Gibson Bar, Sugar Hall, Humpback and Live Twice, Caffe Fernet offers a fresh take on Italian cuisine and cocktails.

With Jigger & Pony’s background in the cocktail industry, you can naturally expect a selection of well-crafted cocktails. You won’t go wrong with the classic Aperol Spritz (S$17), which had a distinctive sunset orange colour and a sweet tinge to the taste.

Start off your meal with a selection of small plates including Beef Tartare (S$31), Burrata (S$24), and Brussels Sprouts (S$21).

We recommend the Grilled Octopus (S$32) for the seafood lovers. The octopus is tender and goes well with the marinated beans and the chilli vinegar that has just the right amount of spice.

There are three choices under the pasta section. Caffe Fernet is well known for its Mafaldine Cacio E Pepe (S$26) with parmesan, pecorino, four pepper. Otherwise, you can go for the Tonnarelli Vongole (S$29) with flower clams. Gluten-free options are available upon request.

Overall, Caffe Fernet is a great place along the Marina Bay if you’re a fan of classic Italian craft cocktails with a twist, and authentic Italian food that will leave you wanting to come back for more.

Caffe Fernet
70 Collyer Quay
#01-05 Customs House
Singapore 049323
Tel: +65 9178 1105

If you’re in the mood for some Italian food but you are stumped on where you can get some authentic plates of pasta and pizzas, we recommend that you check out iO Italian Osteria at HillV2.

Helmed by the owner and Head Chef of the acclaimed Etna Italian Restaurant, iO Italian Osteria dishes out scrumptious Italian fare that will make you feel like you’re in Italy. The prices here are kept relatively reasonable, making it an ideal place for a special occasion or if you’re just feeling some hearty Italian nosh.

There is nothing more Italian than a plate of pasta, so if you’re spoilt for choice, you should make this an option.

We got ourselves a plate of Homemade Tagliolini, Prawns, Lemon and Aromatic Breadcrumb (S$22) which came with a generous amount of twirled pasta, asparagus and juicy prawns.

The pasta here is the very definition of al dente; firm with a good bite. Each strand was also evenly coated in a copious amount of sauce that was packed full of umami. A dash of lemon also gave the entire dish a subtle zesty touch that elevated its other components.

We also love the addition of prawns which provided the dish with a crunchiness that complemented the al dente pasta perfectly.

It is also a must to try their freshly baked pizza, so we got ourselves a Margherita (S$9). All their pizza is made in-house so you’ll receive them piping hot from the oven.

The pizza base was generously smothered with pulpy tomatoes and mozzarella cheese before being baked to perfection. Despite the base being quite thick, it managed to maintain a good balance of fluffiness and crunchiness instead of coming off as doughy. The slight sourness of the tomatoes also paired well with the saltiness of the cheese, creating an addictive medley of textures and flavours.

End off the meal with a slice of Pistachio Tiramisu (S$14), which features chopped pistachio, creamy mascarpone and coffee-infused biscuit. If you love coffee, this dessert is perfect for you as the coffee taste is really strong.

iO Italian Osteria 
4 Hillview Rise, #02-01
Singapore 667979
Tel: +65 6710 7150
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Hillview

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