ZF Cafe

ZF Cafe by Chef Zali is a family-run halal-certified Italian restaurant located at Grandlink Square in Geylang, offering authentic Italian dining with al fresco seating under a covered canopy. The cafe is helmed by Chef Zali, known as "King Juara Memasak" from his television cooking show appearances, who brings his experience from various Italian restaurants to create a menu that balances authentic Italian techniques with flavours that resonate with local palates.

The restaurant operates in a modest outdoor setting with fans providing relief from Singapore's humidity, creating an informal dining atmosphere that encourages relaxed family meals and casual gatherings. The menu features Italian classics including lobster pasta, tenderloin and ribeye steaks with black pepper sauce, and branzino pico de gallo (sea bass), showcasing Chef Zali's ability to work with premium ingredients at accessible price points. The signature Farah Dolci, a molten white chocolate dessert named after the chef's wife, adds a personal touch that reflects the family-run nature of the establishment.

ZF Cafe fills an important niche as one of Singapore's few halal-certified Italian restaurants, making authentic Italian cuisine accessible to Muslim diners who have limited options for Italian food. The combination of attentive service, modest pricing, and quality dishes prepared by a chef with television credentials has earned the cafe a loyal following, with reservations recommended at this popular Geylang bistro. For Muslim families seeking Italian dining experiences, or anyone looking for quality Italian food in an informal, neighbourhood setting, ZF Cafe delivers authentic flavours with halal certification.