OSTERIA BBR by Alain Ducasse

With the assortment of seasonal produce such as asparagus, green beans and green peas, diners can expect these in-season ingredients to be incorporated into the dishes. One of the key highlights is the Risotto Acquerello, which is an unanimous favourite for the rich flavours paired with a poached langoustine for the added luxury. A touch of lemon zest is added to balance the richness so that you will not feel surfeited and can keep going back for more.

The other creations include the Burrata Pugliese, Capesante Scottate, which are seared sea scallops paired with green peas and almond condiment, Lattuga Marinata of marinated romaine lettuce with poached lobster and the Carre Di Agnello Alla Griglia of charcoal grilled Australian lamb racks carved tableside. Complete the meal with the refreshing and tangy Limone Di Amalfi that comes with a mint sorbet.
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🍽️ OSTERIA BBR by Alain Ducasse
📍 1 Beach Road, Raffles Hotel Singapore, Singapore 189673

Curated by Chef de Cuisine Natalino Ambra, features a delectable Italian delights from antipasti, pasta, risotto, pizza, secondi piatti,contorni and dolci.

Choose from two free-flowing beverage package :
💕Brunch Venzia’, which includes NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve
💰$198++ per guest.
💕Brunch Milano’, which features NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose
💰$228++ per guest.

Both packages include a curated selection of additional wines, cocktails, and drinks, the perfect elements for an ideal Sunday brunch.

Osteria BBR had been a spot that I have been wanting to make a visit for a long while; glad to have finally made the visit thanks to a chance opportunity of a spontaneous dinner where it was only arranged a day before. Entering from “patio” area at the back of Raffles Hotel, the main entrance to Osteria BBR is tucked at the side of the building; stepping into the restaurant and one will be greeted with a clean aesthetic that sees white and red being the main colours used throughout the entire restaurant. There is really a great incorporation of the building’s style against the interior decor of the restaurant — the colonial-era elements such as the windows seemingly blending well into the modern aesthetic so well; the middle of the space being dedicated to the kitchen and food preparation area, while the dine-in area surrounds that afore-mentioned area so diners can get to see the action going on without being seated by the counter seats. Visiting Osteria BBR during dinner service, they serve up both an ala-carte menu and a prix fixe set menu — the former being segmented into sections such as Antipasti, Pasta E Risotto, Pizza, Da Condividere (i.e. sharing plates), Secondi Piatti (i.e. main course), and Dolci (i.e. dessert). They also do have an extensive list of alcoholic beverages available; patrons can also opt to have coffee to go along with their dessert if they wish.

There were several highlights to our meal at Osteria BBR, but our favourite would possibly be the Mezzi Paccheri Alla Guancia Di Manzo E Barolo. The dish features Paccheri pasta and Barolo-braised beef cheek; one would not be wrong to call this Osteria BBR’s rendition of a braised beef cheek pasta. The waitress had asked us if we would like our pasta to be done al-dente or slightly past al-dente; the reason being the Paccheri pasta being a little thick and it being done al-dente meant that it could be a little firm to some — ordering the pasta to be done slightly past al-dente would bring it closer to the texture of a typical pasta that is done al-dente. We eventually requested for our order to be done in the normal way (i.e. al dente). Being a tube-shaped pasta, the Paccheri pasta carried quite a bit of bite — we could see why the waitress had forewarned us about the texture of the pasta and asked us for our preferences earlier; that being said, we totally enjoyed it being al-dente, considering how it was pretty toothsome with all the tender and savoury braised beef chunks that saw the infusion of red wine in the braising process. The braising liquid pretty much acted as a “sauce” to the pasta, giving the pasta this luscious flavour — the braised beef adding that meaty touch without being particularly gamey. All in all, a really enjoyable dish that we found comfort in.

Our meal at Osteria BBR is nothing short of enjoyable — other items that really stuck an impression with us were the Polpo, Spuma Di Patate, Profumi Mediterranei (i.e. Octopus, potato foam, Mediterranean scent), Costoletta Di Vitello Alla Milanese, Insalata Di Rucola E Pomodorini (i.e. Veal chop Milanese-style, arugula salad, cherry tomatoes) and the Baba Al Limoncello, Panna Montata (i.e. Signature baba, limoncello, whipped cream) — the Polpo, Spuma Di Patate, Profumi Mediterranei featuring a well-executed octopus leg that carried a good bite with a bit of crisp char on the outside that is in no way rubbery, while the Costoletta Di Vitello Alla Milanese, Insalata Di Rucola E Pomodorini had a golden-brown batter yet with the flesh done with a pinkish centre; crisp on the exterior and tender inside; the exterior crust somewhat bearing a resemblance to Hainanese-style biscuit-battered pork chops that we found to especially appealing. The Baba Al Limoncello, Panna Montata ended the meal beautifully; one of the most subtle Rum Baba that we have came across to-date where it wasn’t too overwhelmingly heavy on the alcohol, and carried a gingery undertone in its finish that was pretty refreshing. It is without a doubt that we would find ourselves craving for quite a number of the items that we have had at Osteria BBR — the experience was a good one on the food, but made even better with the service crew that knows their stuff; takes pride in introducing the items for guests to make a decision on what to order, yet willing to engage in small talk with patrons at appropriate times. A spot that works for dates, anniversaries or just a fancy catch-up; definitely a spot we would like to return to again!

Feature :
Menu Tentazioni, translate to “temptation menu”
My fav will be TAGLIOLINI, ZUCCHINI, CAVIALE KRISTAL.
Al dente Tagliolini, tossed with seaweed butter and paired with zucchini in three forms- pureed, roasted and crisped, and crowned with Kristal caviar.
Meanwhile for the antipasti will be POLPO, SPUMA DI PATATE, PROFUMI MEDITERRANEI.
The octopus is not rubbery, char,tender with the bites, served with light potato foam infused with a Mediterranean scent.
For main will be FILETTO DI MANZO, SEDANO RAPA, SALSA AL TARTUFO.
Tender juicy Black Angus beef tenderloin paired perfectly with nutty celeriac along with a full-bodied truffle beef jus.
For dessert will be BABA AL LIMONCELLO, PANNA MONTATA.
Soft baba soaked in limencello and served with light not sweet cream, perfect to ending the meal.

💰$128++ per guest
💰$98++ per guest for wine pairing

@osteriabbr also have very good deal set lunch menu, excluding on Sundays, guests may also opt for a 2- course (S$39++ per guest) or 3-course (S$46++ per guest).

📍Osteria BBR.
Raffles Hotel Singapore, 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673

Menu Tentazioni ($108.00++ per guest), showcasing a handpicked medley of 7 signature creations.

The ionic Bar & Billiard Room (BBR) @raffleshotelsingapore has returns with a new chapter. Now known as OSTERIA BBR @osteriabbr by Alain Ducasse @alainducasse, it’s a modern and energetic Italian concept where guest can delight in a contemporary selection of delectable antipasti, freshly-cooked pastas, succulent seafood, grilled meats, wood-fired pizzas and more.
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2 course ($36.00++ per guest) & 3 course ($42.00++ per guest) set Lunch Menu are available daily except on Sunday once Brunch is served.
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For the ultimate taste of OSTERIA BBR, highly recommended to go for the Menu Tentazioni ($108.00++ per guest), showcasing a handpicked medley of 7 signature creations.
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These are what I had:
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▪️Marinated mackerel, red chicory condiment, roasted zucchini
▪️Mazara del Vallo red prawn tartare, creamy buffalo mozzarella, fine jelly, kristal caviar
▪️Marinated sea bream, Amalfi lemon
John Stone 28-day dry-aged beef carpaccio, pistachio cream, Italian buffalo ricotta, wild herbs
▪️Eliche di Gragnano pasta, lobste, citrus, roasted egglplant
▪️‘Crazy water’ seabass, clams, light tomato broth
▪️Homemade strawberry sorbet
▪️Signature baba, limoncello, whipped cream
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Location: OSTERIA BBR, Raffles Hotel Singapore, 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673 (Located next to the Main Building)
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