Italian Food in SG 🇮🇹

A refreshing cocktail mix of Gin, Vodka, Lemon, and Prosecco. Zesty, boozy, and fizzy—an ideal pairing with the meal.

I couldn’t help but chuckle, at the server standing by, subtly judging as we eagerly filmed the lid reveal. 😂 When the lid is removed, the mascarpone cream flows down mesmerisingly, blanketing the coffee-soaked layer beneath. The sprinkle of crushed pistachios lends a pleasant nutty flavour, enhancing the dessert’s profile. The tiramisu itself is moist, smooth, and creamy, offering a light, mildly sweet taste. While it might not be a mind-blowing dessert, it brings a soothing and peaceful indulgence that makes it a perfect ending to the meal.

Oh my... this dish is so good! The decadent pork belly is served atop a vibrant bed of tomato salsa and fried potatoes. Upon first glance, the dish resembles roasted chicken due to its appealing colour and texture, but once you take a bite, the unmistakable richness of pork comes through. The skin had a toasty crunch, while the meat remains slightly moist and tender, neither dry nor chalky. The flavours are rich and indulgent, complemented by the tangy tomato salsa that resembles garlic chili sauce. The fried potatoes provide a hearty starchiness, making this dish a must try!

These ribs offer succulent, chewy, and tender meat that is easily cut and de-boned. They are drizzled with a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, adding a delightful kick to the dish. Accompanied by crunchy thick-cut fries, the meal provides a tastisfying contrast in textures. The ribs retain their moisture, and the flavour penetrates deep into the bones, making each bite rich and enjoyable.

Wide, wavy, ribbon-shaped Mafaldine noodles paired with a delicate, sweet, and briny umami bisque, topped with a crispy soft shell crab. The oceanic flavour is prominent and strong, delivering a rich seafood experience. However, I found it slightly too salty, which affected the overall balance of the dish. Despite that, the noodles had a great texture and made for a tastisfying slurp.

Gigli, also known as campanelle, is a bell-shaped pasta designed to pair perfectly with rich, thick sauces, and Chicco nailed it with this dish. The pasta is coated in a flavourful combination of spicy salami paste and a mushroom medley, giving it a chewy texture like dumpling skin. The flavour profile is savoury, earthy, with a slight spicy kick and a hint of tanginess, likely from a creamy tomato sauce. For us, this dish outshone the crab pasta, as it had a more balanced taste and suited our palate better.

This comforting classic consists of layers of tender eggplant, rich tomato sauce, and pecorino cheese. The dish is beautifully presented, with a soft and slightly mushy texture that pairs well with its tangy and savoury flavours. It's a tastisfying option without the carbs, making it a great alternative to pasta, like a vegetarian lasagna. Simple yet flavourful, this dish delivers on both taste and presentation.

Small, bite-sized squid fried to light golden brown with a soft crispy outer layer and a chewy inner. Served with lime and chilli, the squid had a light, crunchy batter that wasn’t oily at all. While the texture was good, the flavour didn’t quite hit the mark. There was an uneven distribution of seasoning, with some pieces being overly salty while others lacked any seasoning. Thus, making the overall just decent.

A vibrant plate of halved cherry tomatoes, slices of beefsteak tomatoes, croutons, and some leafy greens for a pop of colour, all topped off with a dollop of fresh burrata and drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar. Fun fact: this dish mirrors the colours of the Italian flag—green, white, and red. The burrata itself had a beautifully fresh, milky richness, with that luscious creamy core creating a nice texture contrast. The tangy sweetness from the tomatoes and balsamic vinegar balanced the dish nicely, making each bite refreshing.

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Burrata ($20)
A vibrant plate of halved cherry tomatoes, slices of beefsteak tomatoes, croutons, and some leafy greens for a pop of colour, all topped off with a dollop of fresh burrata and drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar. Fun fact: this dish mirrors the colours of the Italian flag—green, white, and red. The burrata itself had a beautifully fresh, milky richness, with that luscious creamy core creating a nice texture contrast. The tangy sweetness from the tomatoes and balsamic vinegar balanced the dish nicely, making each bite refreshing.

Calamari Fritti ($16)
Small, bite-sized squid fried to light golden brown with a soft crispy outer layer and a chewy inner. Served with lime and chilli, the squid had a light, crunchy batter that wasn’t oily at all. While the texture was good, the flavour didn’t quite hit the mark. There was an uneven distribution of seasoning, with some pieces being overly salty while others lacked any seasoning. Thus, making the overall just decent.

Eggplant Parmigiana ($14)
This comforting classic consists of layers of tender eggplant, rich tomato sauce, and pecorino cheese. The dish is beautifully presented, with a soft and slightly mushy texture that pairs well with its tangy and savoury flavours. It's a tastisfying option without the carbs, making it a great alternative to pasta, like a vegetarian lasagna. Simple yet flavourful, this dish delivers on both taste and presentation.

Gigli Nduja ($20)
Gigli, also known as campanelle, is a bell-shaped pasta designed to pair perfectly with rich, thick sauces, and Chicco nailed it with this dish. The pasta is coated in a flavourful combination of spicy salami paste and a mushroom medley, giving it a chewy texture like dumpling skin. The flavour profile is savoury, earthy, with a slight spicy kick and a hint of tanginess, likely from a creamy tomato sauce. For us, this dish outshone the crab pasta, as it had a more balanced taste and suited our palate better.

Mafaldine Spanner Crab ($24)
Wide, wavy, ribbon-shaped Mafaldine noodles paired with a delicate, sweet, and briny umami bisque, topped with a crispy soft shell crab. The oceanic flavour is prominent and strong, delivering a rich seafood experience. However, I found it slightly too salty, which affected the overall balance of the dish. Despite that, the noodles had a great texture and made for a tastisfying slurp.

Iberico Pork Ribs ($34)
These ribs offer succulent, chewy, and tender meat that is easily cut and de-boned. They are drizzled with a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, adding a delightful kick to the dish. Accompanied by crunchy thick-cut fries, the meal provides a tastisfying contrast in textures. The ribs retain their moisture, and the flavour penetrates deep into the bones, making each bite rich and enjoyable.

Roasted Suckling Pig Belly ($34)
Oh my... this dish is so good! The decadent pork belly is served atop a vibrant bed of tomato salsa and fried potatoes. Upon first glance, the dish resembles roasted chicken due to its appealing colour and texture, but once you take a bite, the unmistakable richness of pork comes through. The skin had a toasty crunch, while the meat remains slightly moist and tender, neither dry nor chalky. The flavours are rich and indulgent, complemented by the tangy tomato salsa that resembles garlic chili sauce. The fried potatoes provide a hearty starchiness, making this dish a must try!

Pistachio Tiramisu ($12)
I couldn’t help but chuckle, at the server standing by, subtly judging as we eagerly filmed the lid reveal. 😂 When the lid is removed, the mascarpone cream flows down mesmerisingly, blanketing the coffee-soaked layer beneath. The sprinkle of crushed pistachios lends a pleasant nutty flavour, enhancing the dessert’s profile. The tiramisu itself is moist, smooth, and creamy, offering a light, mildly sweet taste. While it might not be a mind-blowing dessert, it brings a soothing and peaceful indulgence that makes it a perfect ending to the meal.

Limoncello Spritz ($13)
A refreshing cocktail mix of Gin, Vodka, Lemon, and Prosecco. Zesty, boozy, and fizzy—an ideal pairing with the meal.

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🚩Chicco Pasta Bar (Telok Ayer, Italian Restaurant), 208 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068642
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Two huge pieces of Toasted Garlic Baguette spread with butter, herb, and garlic. The bread had a toasty outer layer and a soft, fluffy inner.

A salad made with Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomato, fresh Basil, and Pesto sauce. The Buffalo mozzarella had a refreshing, creamy taste, complemented by the olive oil and pesto sauce, adding herbiness and richness to the salad. The arrangement of ingredients resembles the flag of Italy, with its green, white and red colour.