Here’s some bait for all pasta lovers and connoisseurs, especially those who find this Italian staple dish an irresistible favourite!
Expat Choice proudly presents the following specialised restaurants — all of which serve up the best pasta mains available in Singapore. These are our 7 Italian pasta eateries in the Spotlight, where ‘magnifico pasta dreams’ really do come true. Enjoy!
Pasta Bar
An authentic Italian and fresh pasta restaurant, Pasta Bar is highly popular for its unforgettable, lip-smacking pastas — handmade on a daily basis with eleven different dough recipes! It’s no surprise this one packs in a steady stream of pasta hungry diners, so your best bet is to make a reservation first — before forking into the delightful offerings we can assure will turn up on your table. Situated on Keong Saik Road, the charming locale brings you a taste of the love, passion and effort curtained behind the skilled culinary construction of each A-star pasta dish! - Image Credit: Pasta Bar Website
iO Italian Osteria Singapore
Housed in a quaint community mall in West Singapore, iO Italian Osteria is a unique, one-stop Italian dining experience, which celebrates Italian history and heritage. The distinctive ambience embodies the simple and rustic setting of a traditional Italian tavern — immersing its diners with magical, yet cosy feel to match their moreish meals. Don’t be deceived with any false illusions of iO lacking a substantial pasta menu — simply check in with your server to discover a broad list of classic pasta dishes available, along with options from the regular menu. Satisfy your pasta appetite with preferred picks, and make good use of the opportunity to indulge! - Image Credit: iO Italian Osteria Singapore Facebook Page
a. No 4 Hillview Rise #02-01, HillV2 Singapore, Singapore 667979
Pasta Brava
Since its establishment in 1991, the dedicated Pasta Bar eatery has been dishing out delicious, quality pasta for decades — proving its popularity marks are well-deserved. Pasta Brava is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Singapore, the cuisine concentrates on hearty, traditional dishes from various regions of Italy. The picturesque and homely ambience here is decorated with Asian and European antique art collections and works of art by the owner, and famous artists from Italy and around the globe — some are available for guest purchases too. The team caters to a diverse range of clientele — be it a corporate lunch, family dinner, a private function, a romantic meal or catering. Fussy eaters can even customise their own pasta dish, with a noodle and sauce of their choice. -Video Credit: Pasta Brava
Bar Cicheti
Head down to Jiak Chuan Road, where Bar Cicheti’s elegant Italian dining experience awaits the chance to meet your desired expectations! Honouring the tradition of a daily Italian meal — pasta and wine — the pair compliments each other beautifully here, whilst standing as the restaurant’s glorified cornerstone. Fresh, handmade pastas are dished out in big, bold flavours — exemplifying the season’s best produce, along with meticulous culinary arts showcased in each serving. The impressive wine collection deserves an ovation of its own — with a spectacular range of eclectic and global wines listed on their menu, plus an intriguing row of empty bottles, each containing a story by winemaker favourites. This place has all the right trimmings of homegrown authenticity within its doors, and popular sister joints include Pizzeria Cicheti and South Beach’s Cafe Cicheti. - Image Credit: Bar Cicheti Facebook Page
Bella Pasta
Serving a popular list of mouth-watering pasta favourites, Bella Pasta is bursting with plentiful options to choose from! Functioning as a proper tribute to wholesome Italian fare (just like Bella Pizza, its sister restaurant), the kitchen team delivers dishes in true Italian style — keeping the food simple, yet naturally flavourful. The extensive menu includes sharing platters, antipasti, and desserts, amongst a whole host of other delectable pasta offerings which comprise an alluring guarantee that guests will be back for more! Apart from food, its one of the best alfresco dining areas along Robertson Quay, holding a scenic corner riverfront location. - Image Credit: Bella Pasta Facebook Page
Tipo Pasta Bar
With menu choices centred around the celebration of artisanal produce — Tipo Pasta Bar rewards your pasta cravings and keeps your tastebuds jumping for joy! Similar to Pasta Brava, diners here get the chance to build their own desired pasta dish, with fantastic sauce choices like Tom Yum and Roasted Red Pepper. This halal-certified restaurant holds winning flavour combinations, along with raving reviews declaring; “you’ll taste the uniqueness of the dish that can’t be found elsewhere.” So don’t shy away from going all-in with classic and vamped up flavours, and take wide liberations to spoil yourself! - Image Credit: Tipo SG Facebook Page
a. 785 North Bridge Road Singapore, Singapore 198753
e. ask@tipo.sg
w. www.tipo.sg
Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore
Have a look at the sizeable, glorified pasta menu at Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore — and you’ll discover a whole heap of must-try dishes, thoughtfully curated to welcome guests into an authentic Italian dining experience! Fresca stays true to their belief that ‘good food should be served in generous portions to prolong your enjoyment.’ While feasting, don’t miss out on sampling two diner favourites here — the crowd-pleasing Cannelloni Ricotta E Spinach (one of their signature oven-baked pasta dishes), along with the ever-popular Tortellini Alla Bolognese (prepared with a luscious minced beef sauce coated over the little dumplings)! - Image Credit: Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore Facebook Page
a. 30 Boat Quay Singapore, Singapore 049819
s. www.facebook.com/pastafrescadasalvatore
