Searching for the best Italian food in Singapore? Whether you want something new or you’re craving an old favourite, there’s a wide selection of authentic Italian restaurants in Singapore. From stunning Mediterranean-style interiors to drooling handmade pastas, delicious pizzas and top-notch service…you’ll feel as if you’ve been transported to the shores of Italy. Here are 14 of the best Italian restaurants in Singapore.
1. Torno Subito
This iconic new Italian restaurant, is known for its playful dining experience, inspired by the Italian Riviera. The vibrant Torno Subito boasts a whimsical 1960s design, with plenty of colour, that evokes the Adriatic seaside. Menu highlights include traditional Italian dishes with creative twists such as wood-fire pizzas, and It’s Not Pasta, which is a cuttlefish and bell pepper stew reimagined as a cold Tagliatelle, as well as number of Emilia-Romagna-inspired dishes. Of course, you need to add innovative drinks from the exotic beach bar like the City of Padua to add extra Italian richness to your meal.
📍26 Dempsey Road, #01-02, Singapore
2. Guccio Ristorante
Embark on the ultimate culinary journey to Italy at Guccio which is a fine-dining Italian restaurant at Telok Ayer. Helmed by Executive Chef Marco Guccio, the restaurant focuses on bright flavours and delightful ingredients. From delicious linguine pastas and risottos, to cold cuts, seafood options like lobster and Sardinian octopus, decadent desserts, and much more…it’s the perfect Italian meal.
📍20 Gemmill Ln, Singapore 069256
3. Fico
Located along East Coast Park, Fico is a casual Italian restaurant bringing the flavours of Puglia to Singapore. The Italian eatery was awarded a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide and is helmed by Chef Mirko Febbrile. It offers high-quality dishes like handmade pastas, focaccia, grilled pork collar, and more – in a beautiful beachfront setting that resembles the Puglia coast. In fact, Fico is one of the best alfresco dining restaurants on the island. Add an Italian wine or creative cocktail for some extra pleasure!
📍1300 East Coast Parkway, East Coast Area F, Singapore
4. Sospiri
Sospiri is one of the best new Italian restaurants in Singapore. Enjoy a sophisticated Italian meal in a chic new rooftop, located atop IOI Central Boulevard Towers, overlooking the Central Business District and Marina Bay. Indulge on delightful Southern Italian cuisine, from a diverse menu, which includes the likes of fresh seafood, hearty pastas, and drooling desserts. Plus, there’s a curated selection of Italian cocktails and wines to add to your meal. Learn more about this venue.
📍2 Central Blvd, #07-02 IOI Central Boulevard Towers, Singapore
5. Rosso Vino
Known to be one of the best for authentic Italian food in Singapore, you won’t be disappointed as you dine along the picturesque Robertson Quay waterfront at Rosso Vino. Expect crowd-pleasing dishes such as risotto, diverse pizzas and a range of pastas including gluten-free options. Certainly, this Italian restaurant serves the best Italian food in Singapore.
📍15 Merbau Rd, Singapore 239032
6. Cicheti
Another delightful Italian that happens to be one of the best restaurants to visit in Singapore. Think droolworthy Neapolitan pizzas like Quattro Formaggi or Carbonara with smoked bacon and egg, along with pulled beef cheek pasta, gluten-free tiramisu and more. They also offer delivery.
📍 52 Kandahar St, Singapore 198901
7. iO Italian Osteria
This 5-star reviewed eatery is another good Italian restaurant for your list in Singapore. Why not order a range of tapas-style Italian street food bites to share with friends over the finest wines? Think grilled bacon rolls, raw oysters, baked garlic bread, assorted cheeses, to name a few. Of course, there’s plenty of seafood dishes, pastas and pizzas if you’re feeling extra hungry.
📍4 Hillview Rise, #02 – 01, Singapore 667979
8. Garibaldi
This stylish Michelin-starred Italian restaurant offers authentic brunches, handmade pasta and caviar pairings and more. In a sophisticated dining hall, choose from a selection of menus such as the set lunch for $68 per person, alongside refreshing alcoholic beverages. Plus, it’s one of the most respected fine-dining Italian restaurants in Singapore.
📍36 Purvis St, #01-02, Singapore 188613
9. Basilico
Expect some of the best Italian food in Singapore hidden at the Regent Hotel. Particularly, this restaurant is known for whipping up a lavish Italian brunch buffet. The buffet features over 40 artisanal cheeses from their famous cheese cellar, seafood and meats, pastas, desserts like truffle burnt cheesecake and more. Prices start at $122 per person. Definitely, a unique Italian dining experience in Singapore.
📍1 Cuscaden Rd, Level 2 Regent Singapore, Cuscaden Rd, Singapore
10. Pasta Brava
First opened in 1991, this authentic Italian restaurant is known for some of the best handcrafted pasta in Singapore. Send your tastebuds on an adventure with traditional Italian pastas complimented by seafood, meats and sauces. For instance, Linguine Regina Del Mare consisting of prawns, clams, squids and mussels topped with garlic and tomato sauce is a serious crowd-pleaser.
📍33 Erskine Rd, #01-13 Scarlet Hotel, Singapore 069333
11. Dolce Vita
This award-winning Italian restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental just so happens to be one of the most romantic eateries in Singapore. In fact, it just received a makeover and looks even more spectacular. Expect scrumptious Italian cuisine with a modern touch. We absolutely love the night views of the waterfront and Marina Bay Sands which is the perfect ambience for your meal.
📍 5 Raffles Ave, Singapore 039797
12. Forma
Gorge on the finest feast at this popular Italian restaurant in Singapore concepted by The Cicheti Group. Known as Joo Chiat’s very own Little Italy, it’s the perfect place to taste delicious pastas and celebrate an occasion such as a birthday with friends. Read all about it here.
📍128 Tembeling Rd, Singapore 423638
13. Saporita
Feel like you’re in Italy with Italian cuisine at this ever-popular Halal Italian restaurant in Singapore. Specifically, the 100% Muslim owned hawker stall is famous for their truffle cheese wheel pasta dish. Of course, there’s a number of other top quality dishes but the truffle cheese wheel pasta is a must-try with your meal.
📍Makansutra Glutton Bay, 8 Raffles Ave, #01-15L, Singapore 039802
14. Osteria Mozza
Osteria Mozza is an Italian restaurant opened at Hilton Singapore Orchard by celebrity-chef Nancy Silverton. The world-famous restaurant provides a sophisticated dining experience with a focus on traditional Italian dishes and pizzas using top-quality ingredients. Learn more about the Michelin-starred restaurant.
📍333 Orchard Rd, Level 5, Singapore 238867
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