Tampines foodies win once more with the opening of Casa Vostra‘s third outlet at Tampines Mall. The Italian restaurant, known for its affordable offerings and snaking queues, is now welcoming customers at the space formerly occupied by Decathlon, an irony that is lost on this foodie.
Tucked away in the northern part of Singapore, amongst a row of no-frills eateries and snack shops, Beth welcomes diners like an Italian nonna welcomes her beloved family. And that’s what co-founders (and couple!) Amanda Chia and Alex Ng hope to do at their cozy, European-themed cafe on Casuarina Road.
Handmade pasta and Italian nibbles for under $30 in the middle of the CBD? In this economy?
I’ll admit, I was skeptical when I first heard about Scarpetta and its shockingly wallet-friendly offerings. After all, we’re in a time of shrinkflation, where low prices normally mean proportionately tiny portions. (I was so happy to be proven wrong.)
I have a thing for unpretentious, unfussy places that serve authentic and lip-smackingly delicious cuisine, more so if said cuisine is Italian. Santi’s Pizza & Produce is a fully open-air eatery in Telok Ayer that prides itself on quality products and sustainability in its cooking.
Update 19 Jan 2025: CinqueTerre has closed.
I love a good ol’ Italian restaurant where I can sample authentic European fare made with simple, wholesome ingredients. CinqueTerre is a newly-opened shophouse restaurant helmed by Chef Marco Ravera, who brings over 25 years of culinary experience from around the world to this humble corner of Tanjong Katong.
You’ve heard of 100-year old recipes passed down for generations, but what about 100-year old sourdough starters? Goldenroy’s San Francisco Sourdough Pizza is a takeaway kiosk whose claim to fame is American-style sourdough pizzas, the base of which is made from a 48-hour aged sourdough starter that is itself an heirloom strain aged over 100 years old!
Pasta is one of those unassuming ingredients that when treated properly, can be transformed into a base for some of the most incredible dishes. And Bar Cicheti has certainly proven its chops in it, despite its founder and chef having never set foot in Italy.
If you’ve always wanted to try Bar Cicheti’s nifty, handmade pastas at its home turf on Jiak Chuan Road in Outram Park, the Degustazione ($88++) is perfect for you.
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