From 3 or 4 courses Weekdays Festive Set Menus, check out Basilico for a gastronomic tour around Italy. Whet your appetite for the all-you-can-eat table-service buffet format with unlimited portions of antipasti, mains and desserts. Try the Squid Ink-infused Putignano Burratina with Cherry Wood-Smoked Organic Salmon and Avruga Caviar!
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Bring a cheese lover to this Italian joint, and they'll love you for a long time. The Formaggissimo Night ($58) flaunts a free-flow selection of over 40 Italian cheeses, from Burrata to Smoked Mozarella and Gorgonzola. Cheeses aside, you can also fill up on the scrumptious variety of crudo (Italian-style raw fish), cured meats, bread and cook-to-order pastas here.
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This Italian restaurant on the second floor of Regent Hotel ought to be the next place to bring your date — the space is cosy enough to keep a conversation going, service is impeccable and the buffet spread is as extensive as it gets. For $88, guests can choose a main course of their choice (you won't go wrong with their pastas) and then run wild through the massive spread of Italian cheeses, cold cuts and desserts. The buffet Basilissimo, otherwise known as the Best of Basilico ($88, $92 for festive spread), is head chef Luca Beccalli's way of bringing Italian dishes closer to us, with the offerings rotating once every quarter. All throughout the year, Basilissimo has been showcasing signature dishes with influence from the different mountains and seas of Italy, giving you good reason to visit and re-visit. Be sure to leave some space for the divine house-made gelatos — the sweetest ending to your very satisfying meal!
Avg price: $100 per person
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Perfect for birthday dinners or romantic celebrations, Basilico is one of those places you really look forward to dining at. Aim to come on a weekday night, and enjoy what they call a "semi-buffet" — a buffet spread of antipasti and desserts, and a choice of one main. Immerse yourself in a wonderful world of breads (go for the squid ink), cheeses (don't miss the truffle!) and charcuterie (parma ham with rockmelon) to start with. For your main, a juicy Sicilian rack of lamb is a good choice, and so is the decadent Risotto al Porcini. You won't be disappointed with their range of desserts — think chocolate ganache tart, sorbets, crème brûlée, pistachio cakes, and more. Lunch served on weekdays ($55++); a semi-buffet during weekday dinners ($88++); and buffet brunch is served on weekends ($98++).
