Dolcetto by Basilico (Regent Singapore)

Housed in Regent Hotel, swing by this luxe bakery after dinner for sweet Italian treats. Share their sweet and zesty Amalfi Lemon Tart ($9) and the light-as-air Strawberry Torta ($9.50) where fluffy vanilla sponge is coated in caramelised almonds. Another must-try is their soft and chewy Blueberry & Custard Bombolone (Italian donut) that oozes with every bite. Pro tip: After 8pm, selected pastries go at half price.
Photo by Burppler Veronica Phua

The name may be "Strawberry Torta" but that crunchy almond coating had my "torta" attention 😂
To be honest, every part of this was on point: fluffy vanilla sponge, light-as-air cream and strawberries that were sweet enough. These alone would already make a very pleasing cake. But with that golden coat of sweet caramelised almonds, it's irresistible.
The usual price of a slice of "Strawberry Torta" is $9.50 but I got the "Merenda Set" (available daily from 3pm to 7pm), which includes any cake and a cup of coffee (cappuccino even) or tea for only $14 nett. What a steal.

The famous Italian Amalfi lemon takes centrestage to infuse this vision of loveliness with sweet perfume and the ability to light up faces with happiness.
If you drop by "Dolcetto by Basilico" at the Regent Hotel between 8pm and 9pm, the happiness may double, because selected bakes, including this Amalfi Lemon Tart, go for 50% off. Assuming they have not sold out before that of course.
Thanks again to Burpple Tastemaker Jason Wong for alerting me to this deal 😄

As I had been in the area for a meeting, I decided to drop into "Dolcetto by Basilico" at The Regent Hotel to grab a quick lunch. Little did I expect to unearth such a gem.
My order of "Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli" plus a cappuccino cost me a total of $16. Which is wonderful value but that wasn't what pleased me most. The pasta was the reason for that.
Every piece of ravioli had the right amount of filling and cooked to deliver a perfect bite. Smothered over them was a full-bodied tomato sauce redolent with the aroma of fresh basil.
I will surely return for this and to try the other items in this corner deli. Something tells me there are more delights to discover.

Prob. the most decent coffee place around the hood. Especially favour the cheesecakes, just yummy! If you go there often, the service becomes automatics as they are so good at remembering what you like(d)!

Maybe it's something a slice of this gleaming Toscano Black Amedei Chocolate Cake can cure. #Basilico #RegentSingapore