Brussel Sprouts ($10) With molasses and candied pecans. This couldn’t sound any tastier☺️ The sweet crunchy gems were so delicious with the sprouts which were evenly coated with the sweet-savoury sauce and perfectly pan seared. Kudos!!

Gnocchi ($25) With mushrooms and shaved parmigiano. We don’t normally get gnocchi pasta but wow we’re converts! These are perfectly pan fried with a crispy exterior yet a soft interior that’s almost cheesy. There’s nothing to complain about the dish and we absolutely loved it 💝

Tortiglioni ($25) Duck bolognese, parmigiana, red wine and fennel seeds. Thought we tasted star anise in it, might be the fennel seeds? It was really delicious. Some commented that it the sauce was more watery than desired, but it was not a problem for us! The staff there were also very warm and friendly😊

Dry Seafood Laksa Sphaghetti The Dry Seafood Laksa Spaghetti ($18.50) was a pleasant surprise. The laksa sauce was very flavourful and it came with a generous serving of prawns, clams, squid, fish cake, tau pok, boiled egg and thick beehoon. Enjoyed this more than I expected!

Singapore Chilli Crab Spaghetti I $28.50 we were captivated at first mouth! fragrant, savoury, sweet with a good balance of spice. only thing was, it skewed towards the sweeter side and id usually prefer my chilli crab more spicy than sweet!

Spaghetti Aglio Olio with Pork Belly | $25 an interesting combi, spaghetti was al dente, roasted pork fragrant though would have appreciated if it was a little crispier on the top. the sundried tomatoes were an acquired taste but a good addition to cut through the meaty flavours (pork & bacon). they had spice options and normal spicy was not spicy at all for me so i’d opt for extra spicy next time!

grain-fed angus beef ($32) i really liked the bearnaise sauce! and fries w skin>>>> steak was quite well seasoned

Brunch Black Latte (S$7++) Black Sesame, fresh ginger and activated charcoal French toast brioche berries, honey, 20 almond, homemade whipped cream

Matcha Latte Matcha latte with almond milk - my favourite matcha latte in all of Singapore! Love the design as well

Fungi risotto While they were generous with the mushrooms, the risotto tasted a tad too uncooked to our liking. Suggest to give this a miss!

Carbonara Lucca's Trattoria has moved from its original spot at Robertson Quay to it's new location in Tiong Bahru (near the Tiong Bahru Market) and the new location is far more spacious now! Furthermore, the outdoor dining area is sheltered so for those of you who choose to dine outdoors, you no longer need to be worried about whether you will lose your table in the event of a downpour. 😁 We decided to try their carbonara and we were rather disappointed at the standard, however. First and foremost, we felt that the pasta used was really thick and too doughy - we suspected that they used spaghettoni although we think spaghetti would have been just right. The pasta also tasted pretty strange because it was rather firm and yet it was a little too thick at the same time, which didn't make the dish too enjoyable. While the gravy was pretty cheesy and decent, we thought that the serving was a little stingy and the restaurant could offer us more gravy to coat the pasta with. Lucca's Trattoria uses bacon strips that were 50% meat and 50% fats, and we absolutely loved the fats although some of us may find the bacon a little too gelat after a while given that they are pretty fatty. Nonetheless, we don't think the dish was worth the $26++ that we paid and we would be better off trying their other pastas or pizzas instead. 😰

Carbonara Decided on the carbonara because it came with a chef’s hat! Chef’s recommendation shouldn’t go wrong right? But well.. it really wasn’t the best choice. I’d say, stick to the pizza selections at Lucca’s! The pizzas fared way better than their pastas in my opinion. The spaghetti were a tad thicker than usual - not too sure what’s the pasta type here. Given it’s thickness, it could do with a longer cook time. It was not exactly al-dente. A tad too thick and not as chewy as we would love it to be. While the cream was great, the bacon slices were in a 50-50 ratio of meat and fats. It’s great at the first few bites but it does get cloying and exceptionally filling after some time. I’ve definitely tasted better carbonara elsewhere and unfortunately the rendition here doesn’t provide the same satisfaction as the others did.

Handmade Pastas Ordered the set lunch that came with mushroom soup, a salad, a main (we ordered their handcrafted gnocchi with tomato sauce and smoke ricotta) and a choice of vanilla/chocolate icecream. Portion sizes were decent and left feeling full and satisfied! Really worth given the large selection of handmade and high quality pastas. I especially loved their gnocchi which didn’t have too much of a doughy/floury texture as many other eateries do + the taste of potatoes was retained. They made the right choice of pairing it with the tomato sauce so that it wouldn’t be too heavy. Worth mentioning is their caprese appetizer - the cheese and tomato slices were really really fresh! Perfect combination when eaten with olive oil and vinegar. Service here was great as well. All the staff were really friendly and introduced the dishes to us with great detail. Thanks for the good experience!😊

1-1 Meal Ordered stracci which has a mellow taste but not to my liking and another one was lasagna which was better! Soup wise - mushroom soup would be the better choice.

Good Food And Ambience Came to this restaurant for dinner. Must commend the waiters for their excellent service. Food was good as well. The tomahawk steak was tender and juicy and the seafood spaghetti was firm and had lots of clams .

Amazing 3 Course Dinner Set The 3 course dinner set was amazing and super value for money with burpple 1-for-1 ($60). Started with the Spanish octopus which was perfectly cooked. We got the lamb shank and pork for mains. There was also a complimentary birthday dessert on top of the 2 desserts we alr have. Overall it was a pleasant experience as we had a very hearty meal.

Kopi 'O' Dessert I went to Porta a month ago, but his dessert sometimes still will pop in my mind...very addictive dessert😆

3 Course Meal @ $62 (Burpple 1 For 1) We had fried oysters and Spanish octopus for our appetizers, followed by porta burger and fillet mignon for our mains. We ended off the night with our desserts - Pecan cake with ice cream and Black Forest. They gave us an complimentary birthday cake as it was my friend birthday! The service was really great and the ambience is chill. This place is located in Park Hotel, it is overall great for a nights out! With the deal, it was double the worth! Price: $62 for 2 pax Rating: 7/10

Hits and misses, but will return for a 2nd time 1. Breakfast your way ($17.50+): built your own breakfast set. I had pancake with scrambled egg + mushroom + bacon + maple syrup. The pancake was overcook, hence texture was hard. Egg was ok. 2. Garlic Calamari & Prawn Pasta ($19+): comes with two tiger prawns, was fresh and yummy. However the whole pasta was too oily for my liking. 3. Acoustic Laksa ($21+): taste exactly the same as our traditional laksa but this a dried pasta version. The laksa fragrance was thick enough, Recommended! 4. Classic Tots ($9+): mini harshbrown with maple syrup, this is my to go dish if I’m returning next time. Simple yet delicious! Must eat!

CAPPUCCINO Double shot coffee & it came well-balanced with the milk; not bitter or acidic..

DECONSTRUCTED CHEESECAKE Cream cheese is light & creamy, topped with crunchy biscuit crumbs & strawberries; cream cheese tastes weird when eaten on its own, so give a good toss to mix with the crumbs; though I still prefer the normal cheesecake..

Mentai Carbonara Chicken Udon ($10.80) Tried their new mentai carbonara udon and it’s pretty nice. It’s like udon in cream soup. The soup wasn’t very thick but was rich in flavour so it was easy to eat. However there wasn’t much of the mentai taste, seems like whenever mentai is in soup the flavour is lost easily. There’s a seafood variation of this too 😋

Curry Udon ($6.90) This has now become my new favourite place to go to whenever I'm in need of a quick pick-me-up. I like how the noodles have a bite to it-- probably due to the automated noodle cooking machine that boils it to the right consistency. If you're feeling a little down, the Kake Udon is definitely one not to be missed too-- the hearty broth would definitely have you feeling better in no time!

Kitsune Udon + Tempura Sides ($13.30) I chose the Kitsune Udon ($6.90), which was simple but standout! Enjoyed the texture of the noodles and the light but tasty broth. The aburaage tofu was particularly enjoyable, packed with sweet and savory flavours. Best aburaage I’ve had in a while! Picked two tempura pieces for sides, the jumbo prawn ($3.50) and the creamy crab ($2.90), both fried to crispy perfection.

Dual-textured Truffle Udon Last but certainly not least, tantilize your tastebuds & noses with the Truffle Beef Ying Yang Udon ($15.80++). The sauce, made from XO sauce, truffle & bean paste, is umami & thick though not overwhelming. The truffle smell is pretty strong though 😉 I didn't expect the interesting double-texture of the udon noodles to work so well. Half of the udon is flattened & fried such that it is slightly crispy, even after soaking in the sauce for a while. Thanks Amanda for the invite & Brand Cellar + Udon Kamon for the hospitality! 💕 💳 Accepts credit cards 🌬 Air-conditioned seats only 🖥 Accepts reservations on Chope & Quandoo

Clean & Simple Yet Tasty The Ipoh Style Chicken Udon ($10.80++) is my personal favourite, subtly reminiscent of Ipoh-style hor fun. Imagine their signature sanuki udon in a delicious soy-based gravy that is light on the palate & fragrant, with plump mushrooms providing that earthy flavour, & juicy texture. The silky smooth sliced chicken thigh is steamed with ginger & Japanese leek, & thereafter drizzled with light soy sauce & black sesame oil. Are you salivating already? The multi-dimensional layers of flavours are why this was my favourite dish of the night 😍 Thanks Amanda for the invite & Brand Cellar + Udon Kamon for the hospitality! 💕 💳 Accepts credit cards 🌬 Air-conditioned seats only 🖥 Accepts reservations on Chope & Quandoo

Balanced Ban Mee Inspired Udon The Dark Sauce Dry Udon ($10.80++) has such a simple name that doesn't fully capture how delicious it is. This was a hot favourite amongst everyone at the table, quite closely following its inspiration of KL chilli ban mee. The spicy & sweet dark sauce coats the udon very well. With ingredients like with minced pork, crispy anchovies, vegetables & half an ajitsuke tamago - dare I say this is a pretty dang balanced dish! Thanks Amanda for the invite & Brand Cellar + Udon Kamon for the hospitality! 💕 💳 Accepts credit cards 🌬 Air-conditioned seats only 🖥 Accepts reservations on Chope & Quandoo

Grill Fish Sashimi Set This set also comes with a plate of assorted sashim. The cuts are thick and fresh and already in my tummy by the time the mains came. Don't be disappointed if you think the cod fish looks small. The taste is really really good. Charred with a good smoky taste and the skin is yummy. Really nicer than the grill fish place at takashimaya basement. The charamsuh is has a decent amount of ingredients with prawns, a bean and chicken pieces. I will eat here again.

Great Servings Of Meat And Ramen Ordered the pork sukiyaki which came with good portion of tender meat and fresh vegetables. Salmon sashimi was fresh and ramen from Tampopo is a must try too! Rich broth and portion of noodles is just nice. ⭐️ 4/5

Unagi Don Always a fan of unagi but while the unagi portion was pretty generous, I felt that the unagi had lots of tiny bones. I get that we can eat the soft bones in there but I don’t really seem to experience this issue when I consume the unagi in other restaurants...