One of our all-time favourite Italian restaurants in Singapore, Ristorante Da Valentino is closing on 24 December after 18 years of operations.

Opened by chef-owner Valentino Valtulina, Ristorante Da Valentino started as a humble Italian restaurant in a residential neighbourhood at Rifle Range Road in Bukit Timah before moving to The Grandstand.

For those of you who have never had the chance to dine at Ristorante Da Valentino, it is a cosy restaurant which dishes out authentic and delicious Italian dishes and you can always be guaranteed of a great meal here.

Have Truffle Pasta generously topped with freshly shaved truffles and dig into other classic Italian dishes such as the tasty Squid Ink Fettuccine with Crab Meat In Tomato Cream Sauce.

Before you head down to Ristorante Da Valentino, you should know that they are already fully booked from now until 24 December and they have stopped taking reservations and takeaway orders.

All is not lost for fans of Ristorante Da Valentino; Chef Valentino did not rule out a comeback in the future and they may come back with a new concept in the future.

Ristorante Da Valentino
200 Turf Club Road
#01-19, The Grandstand
Singapore 287994
Tel: +65 6462 0555
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm

Italian food is one of the most popular cuisines in Singapore. Given that there are so many Italian restaurants in town, sometimes it is really difficult to choose one for dinner.

Here’s my list of the best Italian Restaurants in Singapore.

Buon appetito!

Basilico Italian Restaurant

I will go straight to the point: The buffet lunch at Basilico restaurant is one of the best, if not the best, in the $40-50 category.

I like Basilico Italian restaurant. Though the buffet spread is slightly limited, the restaurant more than makes up for it with the quality of the food. The antipasto counter, in particular, has fantastic choices.

On Saturday, Basilico has a full Italian buffet (without local spread) for $46++/pax, $56 (free flow juices & soft drinks) and $98++ (free flow prosecco & wine). And on Sunday, they have a Champagne Brunch at $139++ for free flow of champagne and wine. During dinner, it is a semi buffet where you can enjoy the same antipasti & desserts buffet with the choice of 1 main course at $69++. And one more thing, reservations are absolutely necessary.

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

When people ask me to recommend an Italian restaurant that serves good food at reasonable prices, my answer will always be: Bella Pizza at Robertson Quay.

It is my to-go place when I am craving for a hearty Italian dinner of pastas and pizzas.

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

Da Paolo Restaurant & Bistro Bar

Da Paolo Bistro Bar at Rochester Bar is a cross between their restaurant and pizza bar. The restaurant has two open kitchens, with the pizza bar being positioned near the entrance of the restaurant and the main kitchen on the further end.

It has a very extensive pizza menu, and is a nice place to go with a group of friends for dinner.

3 Rochester Park
Tel: +65 6774 5537

Da Paolo La Terrazza

Whereas Da Paolo at Rochester Park has a huge al fresco dining area surrounded by greeneries, Da Paolo La Terrazza is slightly smaller with options of eating indoors for a more formal dinner, or dining at the tranquil al fresco area where you sit along the tree-lined street.

If you are having dinner at Chip Bee Gardens, check out Da Paolo La Terrazza.

44 Jalan Merah Saga #01-56
Chip Bee Gardens Singapore
Tel: +65 6476 1332
Nearest Station: Holland Village

Etna Italian Restaurant

Singapore has no shortage of good Italian restaurants, but it is not easy to find a pocket-friendly option. After having dinner at Etna Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria at Duxton Road, we are happy to share that it is one of the places you should check out for pizzas and pastas.

49/50 Duxton Road
Tel: +65 6220 5513
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10:30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Il Cielo

Il Cielo is located on the 24th floor of Hilton Singapore, right beside the pool. It is a small, cosy and intimate restaurant where you can get exceptional food and service.

581 Orchard Road
Level 24 Hilton Hotel Singapore
Tel: +65 6730 3395
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 7pm – 10.30pm

Il Lido Italian Restaurant

Il Lido Italian Dining at Sentosa Golf Club is a restaurant that has consistently been voted as one of the best restaurants in Singapore, and it is frequently praised for the quality of Italian food.

Compared to its sister restaurant, Forlino at One Fullerton, il lido Italian restaurant is slightly more casual – think of it as a semi fine dining restaurant that comes with everything you would expect from a top-notch restaurant.

27 Bukit Manis Road
#02-00 Sentosa Golf Club
Tel: 6866 1977
Daily: 11.30 – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 11pm

La Cantina in Venezia

La Cantina in venezia is located on the 8th level of Changi Village Hotel and it has a very classy yet soothing ambiance. The Italian restaurant is ideal for a quiet lunch, or a romantic dinner with your date.

It is one of my favourite Italian restaurants, and I would go so far as to say that they have the best Linguine Al Granchio (crabmeat linguine) in town.

1 Netheravon Road
#08/09-02 Changi Village Hotel
Tel: +65 6546 9190
Mon to Fri: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 11pm

La Nonna

If you are having lunch at Holland Village, you must go to La Nonna. They have an ongoing 50% off pasta/pizza lunch promotion on weekdays, which is absolutely a steal.

26 Lorong Mambong, Holland Village, Singapore
Tel: +65 6468 1982
Mon–Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm

Osteria & Pizzeria Mozza

Pizzeria Mozza by Mario Batali is probably the most affordable option amongst the Marina Bay Sands celebrity chefs’ restaurants. The pizzas on Pizzeria Mozza’s menu are priced between $18 to $38. I’d think this is extremely good value given that most of the pizza restaurants in Singapore charge around the same price for a pizza.

Is Pizzeria Mozza the best pizza restaurant in Singapore? I don’t know… It is really hard to say since there are so many pizzerias in Singapore. But I think it is definitely among the best.

2 Bayfront Ave #B1-42/46
The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Tel: +65 6688 8522
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 2pm
Mon to Sun: 5pm – 11pm

Otto Ristorante

Helmed by Chef Michele Pavanello and housed at the corner of the Red Dot Traffic Building sits OTTO Ristorante. This classy, unpretentious establishment serves amazing Italian fare with a new-age influence. It’s a great place to have a business lunch, bond with the family over a good meal or even for a romantic night out.

f you’re looking to try an Italian restaurant that’s authentic and classic with a modern twist, Otto Ristorante is a great place to head to (if you haven’t already). I assure you it most likely won’t be your only visit.

28 Maxwell Road, #01-02
Red Dot Traffic Building
Tel : +65 6227 8350
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm
Mon to Sat: 6.30pm – 10.30pm

Pasta Brava Italian Restaurant

Pasta Brava Italian Restaurant at Craig Road has been around for a long time. I’ve been told that they are worth a visit by many friends, but it took me until now to go there. I guess it’s better late than never, and I am really happy to tell you that it has joined the ranks as one of my favourite Italian restaurants in Singapore.

11 Craig Road Singapore
Tel: +65 6227 7550
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 2.30pm
6.30pm – 10.30pm

Prego Restaurant

I’ve always walked past Prego Italian Restaurant when I am at Raffles City, but for some reason I never visited it. I finally had the chance to eat there, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that this was one of the better ones that I’d tried in recent months.

80 Bras Basah Road
1F Fairmont Hotel
Singapore 189560
Tel: +65 6431 6156
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

Ristorante Da Valentino

Ristorante Da Valentino at The Grandstand is our favourite Italian restaurant in Singapore. Despite the tough competition in the local food scene, Valentino has remained as one of the top tables. The food is always consistently good, and you can always look forward to have a great meal here.

200 Turf Road
#01-19 Grandstand
Tel: +65 6462 0555
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens