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Based on 105 reviews
Mabel Lee
The food is generally okay, though it can be quite salty. I wasn’t a fan of the appetizer sampler—the three different flavors were served cold and overly salty. The truffle fries, however, were good.
Siew
Visited on a Friday at 5 pm. The place was quite full but not overly crowded. The wait was at least 20 minutes. We had the promo set which included grilled lettuce, lasagna, and pineapple pudding. The grilled lettuce was fine, and it was a generous portion. The lasagna didn't have much beef. The pudding was on the sweet side, likely due to the pineapple marmalade used. Overall, it's an okay place, but the service was not attentive. The ambience was noisy, especially with the constant moving of the metal chairs.
Siong Jiak Life
The food was okay, not bad but not particularly spectacular. The truffle fries were crispy, but the cheese quality could have been better. The sautéed mushrooms were alright. The beef lasagna had too little beef and was a bit hard at the sides. I'd skip the grilled lettuce. The coconut ice cream was too milky. The best dish was the sea bass fillet with lemon risotto, which was flavorful and the fish was fresh. Service was mediocre.
Mark Tan
Sadly, the positive reviews are simply not to be believed. This is some of the worst Italian food we’ve ever had, and we cannot understand all the great reviews. The only item which was not bad were the beef meatballs. The beef oxtail cheese baked rice was hugely disappointing, and the flavours just did not go well together at all. The aglio olio with ham and chicken was another huge letdown, with the pasta being bland and the ham having a paper-like texture. I personally wouldn’t mind going back to try the other dishes, since there are so many excellent reviews, but I would avoid the dishes I mentioned. I must say, the service here is excellent and the ambience is very nice.
Goh Zhi
The food is average, but the service recovery was excellent. We ordered one of their $28.90 3-course sets and some à la carte items to share. To our disappointment, we could hardly find any beef in the main course (beef lasagne), though it was full of cucumber slices and cheese. We initially thought we had been given vegetarian lasagne by mistake! Upon highlighting this to one of the waitstaff, he promptly checked with the kitchen and offered us a complimentary replacement minced beef pasta with white bolognese and dessert. He wasn't confident that the other frozen beef lasagne in their fridges had sufficient beef within. We were very impressed with his service recovery! Verdict on individual food items: - BBQ wings: Quite yummy and well-prepared. - Caesar salad: Quite decent with a good helping of greens. Loved the mix of crunchy croutons, cheese shreds, lettuce, bacon bits, and egg slices presented on an edible grain bowl. - Beef lasagne: Appreciated the cucumber, but there was no beef... - Beef pasta with white bolognese: Lean and good servings of minced beef with al dente pasta, but the sauce was too salty. - Sea bass with risotto: Nice, buttery risotto with fresh, pan-fried sea bass. However, the risotto became too heavy after a few bites. It would have been nice if they had added some grilled vegetables to balance out the dish. - Dessert - caramel panna cotta and coconut ice cream: Both were good with generous helpings.
Jia Teo
Yummy! Ordered the two sets of the 3-course meal for dinner at $28. It's really good. The kids' mac and cheese with shredded chicken is tasty, and my child finished it all.
Suhail Samsuri
I had a wonderful dining experience at this halal Italian restaurant. The ambience was cozy and welcoming, perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. The highlight of my visit was the seabass risotto – absolutely delicious! The rice was cooked to perfection, creamy yet light, and the seabass was fresh, tender, and beautifully seasoned. It’s a dish that truly stands out and shows the chef’s attention to detail. Service was attentive without being intrusive, and the overall quality of the food exceeded expectations. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic Italian flavors with the assurance of halal dining.
Priscilla Tan
Pleasantly surprised with the food; it was better than expected. I enjoyed the burrata salad, and the risotto was good, with quite chunky prawns too. The service here is excellent, better than most restaurants, I can say now. The wings are mid, can do with or without. We sat outside on a breezy day, and the ambience was nice. The only thing that irked me slightly was the sound of the heavy chairs being shifted in and out as patrons left.
Jia Yi Lim
The staff were incredibly attentive and thoughtful, especially with a toddler in tow. They anticipated our needs without us having to ask—safely positioning the baby chair next to the wall, providing kids' cutlery, checking for allergies, and even offering complimentary biscuits for the little one. When I requested extra cheese for my risotto, they proactively asked if I’d like the same for the other risotto I ordered. Outstanding service all around!
Jasmine Tan
Belatedly started eating before realising the food was good enough for pictures! They have a good promotion for a 3-course set meal for $28.8 (before GST), which I thought was very worth it for the food quality and ingredients (for some reason, I wasn't expecting much). I arrived at 12:15 PM on a Tuesday and was seated after a 3-minute wait for one person. Up until 2 PM, there were usually some people in the queue, but it didn't seem like more than a 5-10 minute wait. The staff responded well to enquiries and cleared tables quickly but without rushing customers. The place is spacious without feeling cramped and has configurations for 2 to 8 or more people. It's also Halal. I wish they took reservations, but I can understand why they don't. Will definitely be back. Salad Insalata - decent serving of veg (fennel?) and seafood chunks (octopus, squid, prawns, mussels). Seasoning wasn't strong. Beef Lasagna - good balance of sauce. The amount of beef may not be as much as others, but I appreciate that they've made it a bit lighter with the zucchini. Caramel Panna Cotta - biscotti crumbs on top are the main "caramel" driver, but they made it very easy to taste even the flavour of the Panna Cotta, which is usually lost. The Panna Cotta texture is near perfect.
