The 10 Best Italian Restaurants in Singapore

Singapore's standout Italian trattorias and ristorantes for handmade pasta, polished service and serious wine lists.

Reviewed by our editors · Updated July 2026 · How we rank

Our verdict: Buona Terra is the best italian restaurant in Singapore right now - best overall italian fine dining. Osteria Mozza runs it closest.

Singapore has a wide Italian dining scene, from relaxed neighbourhood osterias to destination ristorantes with tasting menus. The strongest restaurants are not just serving pizza and pasta; they show consistency in fresh pasta, seafood, sauces, wine pairing and service pacing.

For this ranking, priority goes to restaurants with a clear Italian identity, current operations, strong dining reputation and enough range for a proper meal. Some are better for anniversaries, while others work for family dinners or casual dates, so price and accessibility matter alongside food quality.

01
Buona Terra
89/100
Refined Italian fine dining on Scotts Road with seasonal tasting menus and a serious wine focus.
29 Scotts Road, Singapore 228224
+65 6733 0209 buonaterra@chateautcc.com buonaterra.com.sg
$$$$ price range
“Best overall Italian fine dining.” - our editors
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Buona Terra feels like the most complete Italian fine-dining choice in Singapore: technically sharp, calm and deeply ingredient-led. The cooking is polished without losing its Italian centre, especially in pasta, seafood and broths. Service tends to be measured and formal, so it suits celebrations more than spontaneous weeknight meals. The trade-off is price and flexibility; this is not the place for a quick bowl of pasta. For diners who want Italian cuisine handled with precision and restraint, it remains the benchmark.
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It earns the top spot for consistency, culinary ambition, intimate service and a clear fine-dining Italian identity that still feels rooted in produce, pasta and wine.
Buona Terra is an intimate Italian ristorante on Scotts Road led by chef Denis Lucchi. The restaurant is known for elegant tasting menus built around premium ingredients, precise sauces and Italian flavours presented with modern restraint. Its official site lists lunch and dinner service on weekdays, dinner on Saturdays and public holidays, and a smart casual dress code. The room is compact and polished rather than flashy, which suits diners who want a quieter fine-dining meal. Wine is a major part of the experience, with Italian bottles and pairing options often treated as seriously as the food.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 89/100
Unique Service Proposition19/20
Quality of Service19/20
Accessibility17/20
Value for Money16/20
Innovation18/20
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02
Osteria Mozza
88/100
Nancy Silverton's Singapore osteria is known for mozzarella, handmade pasta and polished Orchard dining.
Hilton Singapore Orchard, 333 Orchard Road, Level 5, Singapore 238867
hiltonsingaporeorchard.com
$$$ price range
“Most dependable premium osteria.” - our editors
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Osteria Mozza is at its best when you lean into what made the name famous: burrata, rich antipasti, confident pastas and hearty mains. It has the advantage of polish and a central hotel location, but the food still feels more osteria than stiff hotel restaurant. The room can feel busy, and prices are Orchard-level, so value depends on what you order. Still, for a reliable Italian meal with recognisable signatures and strong execution, it is one of Singapore's safest premium picks.
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Its international pedigree, strong mozzarella programme, central location and reliable execution make it one of the most reputable Italian dining rooms in Singapore.
Osteria Mozza is the Singapore outpost of the acclaimed Los Angeles Italian restaurant associated with chef Nancy Silverton. Located at Hilton Singapore Orchard, it brings the brand's mozzarella bar, antipasti, pasta and wood-fired Italian cooking to a smart hotel setting. The restaurant is a strong fit for diners who want recognisable Italian comfort with a high level of execution, rather than a formal tasting-menu format. Its Orchard address makes it convenient for business meals and special dinners, while the menu has enough breadth for both light sharing and a full multi-course meal.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 88/100
Unique Service Proposition18/20
Quality of Service18/20
Accessibility18/20
Value for Money16/20
Innovation18/20
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03
Garibaldi Italian Restaurant and Bar
87/100
A long-running Purvis Street ristorante serving classic Italian food with an established wine and service culture.
36 Purvis Street #01-02, Singapore 188613
+65 9438 6314 garibaldi@garibaldisingapore.com garibaldi.com.sg
$$$ price range
“Best classic ristorante experience.” - our editors
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Garibaldi remains one of Singapore's most stable names for classic Italian dining. The appeal is not trendiness; it is a confident room, mature service and a menu that covers the staples properly. It works especially well for business meals, birthdays with parents and diners who prefer recognisable Italian dishes over experimental plates. The trade-off is that it can feel conventional compared with newer chef-led restaurants. That said, consistency is exactly why Garibaldi has stayed relevant for so long.
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It ranks highly for longevity, central accessibility, polished service and dependable classic Italian cooking that has built trust over many years.
Garibaldi Italian Restaurant and Bar is a long-established ristorante on Purvis Street. Its own positioning centres on authentic Italian cuisine that respects tradition while allowing some modern composition. The restaurant offers full food, beverage, takeaway, private dining and catering menus, which makes it more versatile than many smaller Italian spots. It is known locally as a polished business-lunch and dinner address, with a formal dining room, Italian wines and a menu that runs from antipasti through pasta, meats, seafood and desserts. Its location near City Hall also makes it practical for central gatherings.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 87/100
Unique Service Proposition18/20
Quality of Service18/20
Accessibility18/20
Value for Money16/20
Innovation17/20
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04
Fiamma
86/100
A Capella Singapore ristorante focused on warm Italian cooking in a luxury Sentosa resort setting.
Capella Singapore, 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098297
capellahotels.com
$$$$ price range
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Fiamma is strongest as a resort Italian restaurant: relaxed, attractive and better suited to long lunches or occasion dinners than quick city meals. The cooking tends to favour warmth and comfort, which makes it approachable despite the luxury setting. It is also one of the better Italian options when ambience matters as much as the plate. The main trade-off is access; Sentosa is less convenient unless you are already on the island or making a day of it.
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It combines resort atmosphere, recognised culinary leadership and a polished Italian menu, giving Singapore a strong luxury option outside the city core.
Fiamma is Capella Singapore's Italian restaurant on Sentosa, set within one of the country's most luxurious resort properties. The restaurant is associated with chef Mauro Colagreco and presents Italian cooking in a polished but relaxed resort environment. Its appeal lies in generous, familiar flavours handled with high-quality ingredients, rather than a rigid fine-dining tasting format. Diners can expect a more leisurely meal, with pastas, grilled items, sharing plates and desserts suited to hotel guests, couples and special occasions. The Sentosa location gives it a different pace from city-centre Italian restaurants.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 86/100
Unique Service Proposition17/20
Quality of Service18/20
Accessibility17/20
Value for Money17/20
Innovation17/20
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05
Torno Subito Singapore
85/100
Massimo Bottura's colourful Dempsey ristorante brings playful modern Italian cooking to Singapore.
COMO Dempsey, 18A Dempsey Road, Singapore 249677
tornosubito.sg
$$$ price range
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Torno Subito brings colour and confidence to the Italian category. It is not trying to be a hushed white-tablecloth room; the appeal is energy, design and modern Italian cooking with a sense of fun. Dishes can be more expressive than traditionalists expect, which is either the point or the trade-off depending on your mood. For diners who want Italian food with a famous chef connection and a Dempsey night-out feel, it is a distinctive choice.
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It stands out for brand pedigree, a lively Dempsey setting and a modern Italian point of view that adds variety to Singapore's ristorante scene.
Torno Subito Singapore is the local edition of Massimo Bottura's Italian restaurant concept, located at COMO Dempsey. The restaurant is known for a brighter, more playful approach to Italian dining than the usual formal ristorante, with pastas, coastal references and contemporary plating in a lively room. It suits diners who want a polished restaurant with personality, especially for date nights and group dinners at Dempsey. The location gives it a lifestyle feel, with greenery, parking and nearby bars, while the cooking draws on Bottura's reputation for modern Italian storytelling.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 85/100
Unique Service Proposition17/20
Quality of Service17/20
Accessibility16/20
Value for Money16/20
Innovation19/20
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06
Buko Nero
84/100
An intimate 20-seat Italian restaurant on Tanjong Pagar Road with seasonal cooking and an Asian touch.
126 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088534
+65 6324 6225 info@bukonero.com.sg bukonero.com.sg
$$$ price range
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Buko Nero has the charm of a small room where the kitchen's personality is part of the meal. The food is Italian at its core but allows gentle Asian accents, which keeps it interesting without feeling forced. Regulars like the intimacy and the sense that the menu can move with the season. The trade-off is capacity and availability; it is not the easiest place for big groups or last-minute plans. For a quieter Tanjong Pagar dinner, it remains very compelling.
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Its small scale, chef-led cooking and loyal reputation make it one of Singapore's most personal Italian dining experiences.
Buko Nero is a compact, 20-seat restaurant on Tanjong Pagar Road led by Chef Oscar. Its official site describes the food as Italian cuisine with an Asian touch, using seasonal produce and a simple approach. The dining room is small and homely, which gives it a more personal rhythm than larger Italian restaurants. Opening hours are limited, with lunch on selected days and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, so reservations matter. It is best for diners who enjoy a chef-led neighbourhood feel and do not need a large, showy dining room.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 84/100
Unique Service Proposition17/20
Quality of Service18/20
Accessibility16/20
Value for Money17/20
Innovation16/20
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07
Fico
83/100
A breezy East Coast Italian restaurant known for handmade pasta, coastal flavours and relaxed hospitality.
1300 East Coast Parkway, Singapore 468964
fico.sg
$$$ price range
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Fico is the Italian restaurant to book when you want good food without the formality of a city ristorante. The setting helps, but the kitchen has enough substance for the restaurant to be more than a pretty East Coast address. Handmade pasta and bright seafood dishes are the reason to go. The trade-off is demand and location; it can be hard to secure ideal slots, and it is less convenient without a car or planned ride.
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It brings strong cooking, hospitality pedigree and a rare seaside Italian setting together, making it a standout for relaxed but serious dining.
Fico is an Italian restaurant at East Coast Park with a coastal, relaxed identity. It is linked to chef Mirko Febbrile and The Lo and Behold Group, and has become one of Singapore's most talked-about casual-upscale Italian openings. The menu leans into handmade pasta, seafood, simple produce-led plates and convivial sharing. Its seaside location is a major part of the draw, especially for weekend lunches and dinners that feel different from mall or hotel dining. Despite the relaxed setting, the restaurant is taken seriously for food quality and hospitality.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 83/100
Unique Service Proposition16/20
Quality of Service17/20
Accessibility17/20
Value for Money17/20
Innovation16/20
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08
iO Italian Osteria
82/100
A popular HillV2 osteria serving hearty Italian classics, baked breads and family-friendly sharing plates.
4 Hillview Rise #02-01, HillV2, Singapore 667979
+65 6710 7150 io-osteria.com
$$ price range
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iO Italian Osteria is not trying to be precious, and that is the appeal. It delivers the hearty side of Italian dining: breads, pastas, roasts and sharing plates that suit families and groups. The atmosphere is lively and casual, with better value than many central Italian restaurants. The trade-off is that it can be busy and less refined in service than premium rooms. For honest, filling Italian food in the west, it remains one of the strongest picks.
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It earns its place for accessibility, value, hearty cooking and a loyal following among diners who want Italian food without fine-dining formality.
iO Italian Osteria is a well-known Italian osteria at HillV2, favoured for rustic cooking, generous plates and a casual family-friendly room. It is especially associated with handmade pastas, baked items, porchetta, antipasti and approachable Italian comfort food. Unlike the more formal ristorantes in town, iO works well for group meals, weekday dinners and diners living in the west or Bukit Timah area. Its reputation comes from consistency and warmth rather than luxury. The menu gives enough range for repeat visits, from snacks and bread to pasta, meat and desserts.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 82/100
Unique Service Proposition16/20
Quality of Service17/20
Accessibility17/20
Value for Money18/20
Innovation14/20
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09
Cicheti
81/100
A rustic Kampong Glam trattoria serving Venetian-inspired small plates, Italian fare and wood-fired pizza.
52 Kandahar Street, Singapore 198901
+65 6292 5012 eat@cicheti.com cicheti.com
$$ price range
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Cicheti works because it feels casual without being careless. The wood-fired pizza gets attention, but the broader menu, wine list and small plates give it more range than a standard pizzeria. It is especially good for groups who want to share across the table in a lively room. The trade-off is noise and pacing during peak periods; it is not the choice for a hushed dinner. For a relaxed Kampong Glam Italian meal, it remains dependable.
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It was selected for its strong neighbourhood reputation, Italian wine focus, flexible menu and dependable rustic cooking in a lively central location.
Cicheti is a three-storey trattoria on Kandahar Street in Kampong Glam. Its own site describes the restaurant as focused on wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas and homespun Italian fare, with inspiration from Venetian bàcari small plates and Mediterranean influences. The dining room is rustic and urban, with lunch and dinner service daily. Beyond pizza, the menu and drinks programme make it suitable for a full Italian meal, especially with antipasti, pasta, shared plates and Italian-leaning wines. The restaurant's central location and approachable style make it useful for dates, groups and casual celebrations.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 81/100
Unique Service Proposition16/20
Quality of Service16/20
Accessibility17/20
Value for Money17/20
Innovation15/20
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10
Solo Ristorante
80/100
A compact Amoy Street ristorante known for handmade pasta, seasonal menus and polished CBD dinners.
45 Amoy Street, Singapore 069871
soloristorante.com.sg
$$$ price range
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Solo Ristorante is a strong CBD Italian option for diners who want a proper sit-down meal in a smaller room. Handmade pasta is the natural focus, and the restaurant generally feels more composed than casual trattorias nearby. It is best for couples or small groups rather than big, noisy gatherings. The trade-off is that it can sit in a crowded middle ground: pricier than neighbourhood osterias but less grand than the top fine-dining names. Still, it is a reliable Amoy Street choice.
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It rounds out the ranking as a reputable central ristorante with polished pasta cooking, convenient access and a more intimate CBD dining experience.
Solo Ristorante is an Italian restaurant on Amoy Street, placing it close to Telok Ayer, Tanjong Pagar and the CBD crowd. The restaurant is recognised for a compact, polished ristorante format with handmade pasta, seasonal plates and a grown-up dining-room feel. It suits business dinners, date nights and diners who want central Italian dining without the scale of a hotel restaurant. The cooking is more refined than rustic, but still anchored in familiar Italian formats such as pasta, seafood, meat and dessert. Its location makes it particularly useful for after-work meals.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 80/100
Unique Service Proposition15/20
Quality of Service17/20
Accessibility16/20
Value for Money17/20
Innovation15/20
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Best Italian Restaurants in Singapore compared

Rank	Name	Known for	Price
#1	Buona Terra	fine dining · tasting menu	$$$$
#2	Osteria Mozza	osteria · mozzarella	$$$
#3	Garibaldi Italian Restaurant and Bar	classic · wine	$$$
#4	Fiamma	sentosa · resort dining	$$$$
#5	Torno Subito Singapore	dempsey · modern italian	$$$
#6	Buko Nero	intimate · tanjong pagar	$$$
#7	Fico	east coast · handmade pasta	$$$
#8	iO Italian Osteria	osteria · family-friendly	$$
#9	Cicheti	trattoria · kampong glam	$$
#10	Solo Ristorante	amoy street · handmade pasta	$$$

Italian Restaurants in Singapore - your questions

What should I order at a good Italian restaurant in Singapore?

Start with house-made pasta, seasonal seafood or a signature antipasto. If the restaurant has a strong wine programme, ask for Italian by-the-glass pairings.

Are the best Italian restaurants in Singapore expensive?

Many top ristorantes are premium, especially around Orchard, Dempsey and Sentosa. Casual osterias such as iO and Cicheti offer more approachable pricing.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes for weekends, tasting-menu restaurants and smaller rooms like Buona Terra and Buko Nero. One to two weeks ahead is sensible for prime dinner slots.

Which areas are best for Italian dining in Singapore?

Orchard, Tanjong Pagar, Purvis Street, Dempsey and East Coast all have reputable Italian options, with styles ranging from fine dining to rustic trattoria.

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