SAPORE ITALIANO (SI) @ RAFFLES CITY

I was invited to this place for my birthday treat by Stanley Leong, 938 Live’s The Living Room Host. We celebrated not only my birthday but also another friend, Nur’s birthday.

I parked my car strategically below nearer to the office block and took a lift up to the first floor. The restaurant is located just at the lobby of the office block lifts, on the left turn after coming out of the car park lift. We were greeted very warmly by the staff and shortly, the boss of the place, Andrea came and talked to us. Very friendly native Italian with a very strong accent.

The whole idea about SI is to bring native home-cooked Italian food to the masses in Singapore. It may not be very cheap in this restaurant, but it is a lot more affordable than it’s counterparts around the vicinity especially the one on the opposite side of the building. Authentic is the word and the whole night we were treated with Andrea’s hospitality, coming back to check on us on the food, treating us to some of his home-cooked specialties and wines. Overall, we were awed by the warmth and the delicious tasting food.

Entrance to the restuarant
Ambience with posters of models in black and red. They are for sale by the way... ask!
Wall paper of Russian twin models...
Some more model posters....
Apperitivo - Something like Tapas in Spain. Free flow with any cocktail or drink ordered in the drink list.
More selection
Service Counter
Bread and Buns all flown in from Italy
Some bread sticks, forgot the Italian name... too many to remember!
This is how you should eat it! With Parma Ham!
My order of Mojitos!
Mango Mojito! Yummy!
My selection of Apperitivos... The mushroom and the potatoes are yummy!
Side order of Calamari
My order of Ham & Cheese Calzone... brings back memories of Rocky's pizza 20 years back.
Murali's Order
Stan's order
Nur's Order
Andrea preparing some sides for us to try
Special sauce which can compliment anything
and this Noki as well... a bit like our Mi Hun Kway...
Stan with the breakfast menu
Dessert time! Look at the beautiful arrangements!
Not forgetting Italy's pride... The Ferrari!
Went to check out the Gelato bar instead...
And other desserts
Sneak shot by Stan while I was finding out more about where all the food was made... everything was flown over in order to maintain the standards!
My Hazlenut, Dark Choc and Mocca.... yummy
End it off with this special drink of Bailey's & something else...
Dips for the espresso as well
Group photo with Andrea on the left corner
Cheers to a very satisfied dinner!

Rating: 5/5. Food is good, service is excellent. You feel the warmth from the people there. That’s the hospitality of Italians!

Taste: Very authentic Italian food. Pure olive oil is being used for most food. Lovely!

Portion: Above average.

Price: I found the pricing is pretty reasonable cos of it’s location, ingredients all flown in from Italy, etc… hence it’s worth it.

RTE: Definitely when I feel like some true Italian food! Maybe Stan’s birthday? haha…

Location: 252 North Bridge Road #01-15, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103. Tel: +65 63334236. Place holds about 70 people sitting and 110 standing for private functions. Mention EATWITHROY recommended. Andrea will work out good price for you! Ciao! 🙂

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