Italian Western

Run by the same team behind Etna, iO serves up heartier but no less authentic Italian food in a laidback, rustic setting within HillV2. This place is perfect for longtime couples looking to enjoy the food and each others' company. Decked out in wood and copper to resemble a traditional Italian tavern, the food, too, is comforting. Get the Porchetta ($16) to share — the crackling on the pork belly is spot-on, and we love the aromatic wild fennel stuffing. For mains, you won't go wrong with their pastas or risotto — the Homemade Raviolacci with Beef and Marsala Sauce ($16) and Slow-Braised Lamb Ragout Garganelli ($19) are favourites. Wines start from a reasonable $10/glass. You must end off with the Pistachio Tiramisu in a Jar ($10), a truly delightful spin on the dessert classic.
Avg Price: $45 per couple (without drinks)
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Julius Lim

Insanely good seafood stew filled with sustainable fish & shellfish cooked in a rich tomato & white wine sauce with fregola, crastini and brown crab. Although I couldn't find the fish.... Thumbs up!

Aptly named, inITALY offers a little piece of Italy in the heart of Singapore’s famed Chinatown district with the #2 Pasta World Championship 2013, Chef Mario Caramella, helming the kitchen. A version of the dish that bagged him the #2 spot in the Pasta World Championship 2013 is a cold spaghettini ($38) salad with Mediterranean red prawn tartar and a sprinkle of chives and extra virgin olive oil. A generous helping of tobiko graces the dish; enhancing the sweetness of the prawns.