https://sparklette.net Best Singapore Restaurants, Travel and Hotel Reviews Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:53:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.2 https://sparklette.net/food/saizeriya-ristorante/ https://sparklette.net/food/saizeriya-ristorante/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:04:08 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1309

Saizeriya Ristorante E Caffe is one of those dining establishments that I feel a little guilty to be sharing. For one, if you are looking for great food, you probably won’t find it here. But for those days when the economic outlook isn’t looking so hot, you can have your fill here without breaking the bank. Where else in Singapore can you get a glass of red wine for $3 […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/saizeriya-ristorante/feed/ 9 https://sparklette.net/food/pizza-memoirs/ https://sparklette.net/food/pizza-memoirs/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:00:11 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1197

Pizza Memoirs, situated along Mohamed Sultan Road, specialises in creative pizzas with unique themes. Under The Foundry, an open-air concept that houses four different restaurants – The Better Burger, Tiffin North Indian, Tomatillos Mexican and Pizza Memoirs – you can enjoy western, Indian, Mexican and Italian cuisines all under one roof. Its entirely alfresco seating allows you to wind down and relax after being cooped up in the office all […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/pizza-memoirs/feed/ 4 https://sparklette.net/food/casa-tartufo/ https://sparklette.net/food/casa-tartufo/#respond Sat, 11 Jun 2011 03:00:30 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1162

Ever since Casa Tartufo (Italian for “House of Truffles”) opened in 2010, I have wanted to try out this Italian restaurant. It promises authentic Italian flavours based on fresh produce of the finest quality – and truffles, of course. Located at the heart of Forum The Shopping Mall, it is quite easy to miss Casa Tartufo with its boutique-like store front if you are visiting for the first time. Once […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/casa-tartufo/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/oso-ristorante/ https://sparklette.net/food/oso-ristorante/#comments Tue, 17 May 2011 03:00:09 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1141

I have stumbled across a few reviews that waxed lyrical about OSO Ristorante, describing it as “Singapore’s Best Italian Restaurant.” While I’m not sure if I’d go that far, I have indeed recommended it to friends who were wondering where to have great Italian food in Singapore. Presided over by the same restaurant group that runs the Baretto bar and lounge downstairs and French restaurant Absinthe next door, Oso is […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/oso-ristorante/feed/ 4 https://sparklette.net/contest/hotel-re-set-meal-winners/ https://sparklette.net/contest/hotel-re-set-meal-winners/#respond Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:20:18 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1104

In a recent Sparklette giveaway, 3 pairs of the “Re!Cess” set lunch/dinner from Hotel Re!, worth S$41.60++ a pair, went up for grabs. More than 100 of you participated. Read on to find out who the 3 lucky winners are. Winners Mandy Anne Lim Fish Ang Congratulations to all 3 winners! You have been contacted at your email with instructions on how you can collect your prize. Results of SQL […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/hotel-re-set-meal-winners/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/contest/hotel-re-set-meal-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/hotel-re-set-meal-giveaway/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:00:19 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1099

Update: This contest has ended. The winners have been announced. The chic and retro-themed Hotel Re! on Pearl’s Hill has a fabulous dining deal going on. At its flagship restaurant Re!Fill, the four-course “Re!Cess” set meals are going at just S$20.80++ each. Every set comprises of an appetiser, a soup, a main course and a pretty dessert platter, with free-flowing bread, coffee and tea thrown in to boot. Depending on […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/hotel-re-set-meal-giveaway/feed/ 120 https://sparklette.net/food/hotel-re-restaurant/ https://sparklette.net/food/hotel-re-restaurant/#comments Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:35:46 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1095

Hotel Re! occupies the unique location on Pearl’s Hill formerly inhabited by a primary school. Boasting a retro theme, the refurbished boutique hotel offers a nice reprieve from the hustle and bustle of urban life. If having a meal in a serene environment sounds good, you would want to check out the hotel’s flagship restaurant, Re!Fill, which presents a number of diverse dining choices. Oh, did I mention there’s free […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/hotel-re-restaurant/feed/ 4 https://sparklette.net/food/cova-pasticceria-christmas/ https://sparklette.net/food/cova-pasticceria-christmas/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:05:59 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1022

Since its establishment in 1817, the COVA confectioneries and pastries have stood the test of time for more than 190 years. This Christmas, you can enjoy a very Italian Christmas with your loved ones at COVA Pasticceria. The elegant café at Paragon, Orchard Road has made available for order an array of Christmas goodies including festive cakes, gourmet gifts and hampers. If you are looking for holiday gifts for your […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/cova-pasticceria-christmas/feed/ 6 https://sparklette.net/food/cova-pasticceria-mooncakes/ https://sparklette.net/food/cova-pasticceria-mooncakes/#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:00:01 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=999

The mooncake may be a traditional Chinese pastry. But these days, western cafés and bakeries also impress with their dazzling mooncake creations. COVA Pasticceria is one of them. Established in Milan circa 1817, COVA arrived at our sunny shores in 2008, bringing along its coffee, pastry and chocolate specialties. This Mid-Autumn Festival, the open concept café at Paragon has brought back its popular Torta Della Luna (literally ‘cake of the […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/cova-pasticceria-mooncakes/feed/ 6 https://sparklette.net/food/borgata/ https://sparklette.net/food/borgata/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:00:50 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=992

Clarke Quay is one of the first choices for party animals when it comes to a night out in Singapore. But let’s face it, when you want good food at affordable prices, the place is nobody’s first choice. Or so I thought. The Italian restaurant, Borgata Trattoria Osteria, at The Cannery, offers decent food at decent prices. Take your pick from the menu which offers familiar Italian favourites such as […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/borgata/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/food/forlino/ https://sparklette.net/food/forlino/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:18:13 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=930

If you’re looking for a restaurant to celebrate an anniversary or Valentine’s Day, Forlino at One Fullerton is just the place for you. Picture this: The two of you are enjoying a wonderful dinner. The panoramic view of the illuminated skyline, the Singapore Flyer and the Marina Bay Sands integrated casino resort are spread out before your eyes. Soft ambient music plays in the background while you and your sweetheart […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/forlino/feed/ 20 https://sparklette.net/food/sapore-italiano/ https://sparklette.net/food/sapore-italiano/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:25:02 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=894

Sapore Italiano has opened on our island with style. Whether it’s espresso coffee in the morning, a pizza for lunch, or a nice after-work aperitivo (with a free buffet spread!), you can enjoy gourmet food all day long at the Raffles City Shopping Centre caffé-bar. Welcome to gourmet paradise! Update on November 15, 2010: Sapore Italiano has moved to the National University Of Singapore along Bukit Timah Road. With over […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/sapore-italiano/feed/ 13 https://sparklette.net/food/pasta-inc/ https://sparklette.net/food/pasta-inc/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:33:57 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=891

I’m going to try not to use words like “whoopee!” and “yowza!” to describe how I feel after a sumptuous meal of gourmet food at Pasta Inc. Let’s just say that if you’re ever having a craving for gourmet pasta, this is one Italian restaurant that is definitely worth checking out. The restaurant takes up a spot along Keong Saik Road. It is run by chef-owner Keith, a boyish-looking entrepreneur […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/pasta-inc/feed/ 20 https://sparklette.net/food/ricciotti/ https://sparklette.net/food/ricciotti/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:57:08 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=853

Here’s one dessert that I love most in the world – chocolate lava cake. Not even a bellyful of pork ribs and buffalo wings can keep me from wanting it once the craving kicks in! It just so happens that we were in the vicinity of Ricciotti Italian Deli & Pastry, a deli that serves home style Italian food and, more importantly, a superb selection of desserts. It’s the perfect […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/ricciotti/feed/ 22 https://sparklette.net/food/ambush/ https://sparklette.net/food/ambush/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:53:45 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/ambush-fuss-free-and-good-italian-food/

One of my favourite places for pasta is Ambush. It is tucked within the gourmet section of the Takashimaya basement food court. Not only are the pastas affordable, they are super yummy too. In particular the seafood dishes, which I have a soft spot for. I like to call this the Japanese pasta place because the menu consists of several Japanese-inspired dishes. Dining here is pretty much fuss-free. You queue […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/ambush/feed/ 22 https://sparklette.net/food/da-paolo-at-rochester-park/ https://sparklette.net/food/da-paolo-at-rochester-park/#comments Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:52:35 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/da-paolo-at-rochester-park/

Having had such a wonderful and memorable Christmas dining experience at graze, I returned there on a different occasion barely a couple weeks later. Unfortunately it doesn’t open for lunch so Da Paolo, its adjacent neighbour at Rochester Park, played host to us instead. Comparing Rochester Park in daytime and night time, there is a stark contrast. In the day, this place seems almost lifeless with few customers even during […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/da-paolo-at-rochester-park/feed/ 17 https://sparklette.net/food/prego/ https://sparklette.net/food/prego/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2005 14:00:28 +0000

For more than a week, I have been eating my own home-cooked pasta everyday! And I’m still totally loving it! I never knew I would enjoy cooking so much. Besides, pasta seems to be a pretty healthy food. Of course, I’m not the greatest cook in the world and I certainly do not know how to make my own pasta sauce from scratch. But who needs that when we’ve got […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/prego/feed/ 5