A NEW WAVE OF ITALIAN CUISINE – BEST NEW ITALIAN RESTAURANTS IN SINGAPORE FOR 2024

Singapore’s culinary scene is being revitalized with the opening of several new Italian restaurants in 2024. These establishments bring a blend of authentic and innovative flavours from Italy, offering unique culinary experiences that are quickly becoming the city’s gastronomic highlights. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the best new Italian restaurants in Singapore for 2024, complete with essential details to help you plan your visit.

Torno Subito

Address: 26 Dempsey Road, #01-02, Singapore 249686

Reservation Number: +65 1800 304 6688

Torno Subito, the first Asian outpost of celebrity chef Massimo Bottura, offers a playful dining experience inspired by the Italian Riviera. The menu features handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and a six-course set menu that showcases Bottura’s culinary creativity.

Must-Order Dish: The tagliatelle al ragù, which highlights Bottura’s renowned pasta-making skills.

Website: Torno Subito

Fico

Address: 1300 East Coast Parkway, East Coast Area F, Singapore 468964

Reservation Number: +65 8121 7208

Helmed by chef Mirko Febbrile, Fico brings a piece of Puglia to Singapore with its airy, white and earthy-toned space. The menu includes seafood, meats, cold cuts, cheeses, and traditional Puglian dishes like orecchiette with turnip tops and anchovies. Fico emphasizes sustainability by sourcing ingredients from small suppliers.

Must-Order Dish: The orecchiette with turnip tops and anchovies.

Website: Fico

Cenzo

Address: 81 Club Street, Singapore 069449

Reservation Number: +65 6221 9289

Cenzo blends Italian and Australian influences under chef Drew Nocente. The menu features fresh pasta dishes and grilled meats, with highlights like gramingna alla pistachio, pappardelle ragu bianco, and truffle ravioli. Don’t miss Drew’s tiramisu, celebrated as one of Singapore’s best.

Must-Order Dish: The gramingna alla pistachio.

Website: Cenzo

Griglia Katong

Address: 139 East Coast Road, Singapore 428829

Reservation Number: +65 6348 5450

Griglia Open Fire Italian Kitchen has expanded to the East. Known for its charcoal-grilled Italian fare, the menu includes 30-day dry-aged Porterhouse “Fiorentina” and suckling pig porchetta. Ingredients are sourced directly from Italy, ensuring authentic flavors.

Must-Order Dish: The 30-day dry-aged Porterhouse “Fiorentina.”

Website: Griglia

87 Club Street

Address: 87 Club Street, Singapore 069455

Reservation Number: +65 6225 5876

Revamped by Michelin-awarded chef Andrew Walsh, 87 Club Street offers a refined, wine-centric menu paired with delicious pasta and grilled meat options. Signature dishes include paccheri alla vodka, complemented by an extensive wine selection.

Must-Order Dish: The paccheri alla vodka.

Website: 87 Club Street

Duomo Ristorante

Address: 30 Victoria Street, #01-32, CHIJMES, Singapore 187996

Reservation Number: +65 6337 7575

Duomo Ristorante offers a refined dining experience that captures the essence of Italy. The menu features dishes like La Bruschetta with heirloom Sicilian tomatoes, Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, and Seafood Cioppino. Freshly made pasta options and authentic mains like Polipo Arrosto and Nodino di Maiale are highlights.

Must-Order Dish: The Wagyu Beef Carpaccio.

Website: Duomo Ristorante

L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele

Address: 8 Club Street, within the Mercure Icon Singapore City Centre, Singapore 069414

Reservation Number: +65 6223 3873

L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele, known for its authentic Neapolitan pizza, has opened its first Asia Pacific location in Singapore. The menu includes classic Margherita and Cetara pizza, baked in a traditional wood-fired oven imported from Italy. Must-Order Dish: The Margherita pizza.

Website: L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele

Fortuna Drink & Eat

Address: 7 Craig Road, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore 089667

Reservation Number: +65 9115 1597

Fortuna Drink & Eat, Singapore’s first Sicilian-Neapolitan restaurant, brings Southern Italian flavors to Tanjong Pagar. Founded by master pizzaiolo Giorgio Sorce, chef Omar Tutino, and F&B operator Egon Marzaioli, the menu features standout dishes like the ‘1000’ Layers Lasagna and specialty pizzas such as Not Just A 4 Cheeses.

Must-Order Dish: The ‘1000’ Layers Lasagna.

Website: Fortuna Drink & Eat

Sospiri (Opening soon)

Address: IOI Central Boulevard Towers, #07-02, 2 Central Boulevard, Singapore 018916

Reservation Number: +65 9478 0906

Sospiri, led by Michelin-starred Chef Matteo Ponti, offers authentic Southern Italian cuisine in Singapore’s CBD. The restaurant features a main dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows and a chic 60-seater rooftop bar. The menu includes bluefin tuna tartare, grilled swordfish belly, and a variety of homemade pastas. Must-Order Dish: The bluefin tuna tartare.

Website: Sospiri

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