Boasting a history of 28 years in the local dining scene, Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore is a household name that was one of the first to bring the concept of freshly made pasta to Singapore. With a mix-and-match option available for its pasta and sauces, the true blue Southern Italian restaurant chain offers 336 pasta dishes in total, which is the most you can find in a restaurant in the city-state! To kick start the new year with a bang, an exciting, contemporary interior concept and creative new additions have been updated on its menus across all its outlets, which are located at Boat Quay, Bukit Timah and Siglap.
Dishing Out Delectable Creations and a New Look
All three outlets of Pasta Fresca have been renovated with sophisticated oak wood paneling, which draws a subtle reference to the traditional family-run restaurants in Italy. A grand feature wall with Lecce stone (limestone) imported from its namesake city, the hometown of Salvatore Carecci, transports diners to where the Southern Italian cuisine originated.
Staying true to Italian customs, diners are invited to begin their gourmet journey with traditional starters such as the Burrata Contadina (new, SGD20.50++), a thin-skinned cheese with a buttery-rich creamy centre, paired with grilled vegetables and porcini mushrooms, and finished with a light drizzle of olive oil.
Another stand-out starter is the Melanzane Alla Parmigiana (SGD14.80++), which features luscious layers of juicy eggplant that balance the richness of the scrumptious mozzarella and homemade tomato sauce in the baked dish.
For main courses, the Bisque di Aragosta sauce (new, priced to the season) is a creamy blend that oozes the rich flavours of the sea with its succulent lobster slivers. This hearty sauce pairs excellently with a pasta like the pappardelle, a broad and flat curved noodle that collects the sauce with ease. The classic Crespelle Al Funghi (SGD20.40++) showcases the Italian version of crepes, stuffed with mushrooms, onions and parmesan, baked to savoury perfection and served with either a cream or tomato sauce to preference.
A must-try is the Mare E Monti (SGD21.70++), a seafood-based pasta sauce that is generously laced with fresh crabmeat and mushrooms sautéed with white wine. It is highly recommended to pair this beautiful, rosy seafood base with shaped pasta like the conchiglie or rigatoni, which traps the meat sauce for a flavourful experience.
Pizza fans will be enticed by the exciting range of hand-crafted toppings available, from exquisite, gourmet options like the Mascarpone (new, SGD22.50++), topped with mascarpone cheese, parma ham, fresh tomatoes and rucola, to the popular Marinara (SGD22.50++) with succulent prawns, mussels and squid to feast on.
Meat lovers can dig into the Tagliata Di Manzo Con Rucola Al Rosmarino (SGD36.90++) and savour the natural juiciness and delicious char of the sliced beef tenderloin served with grilled vegetables and rucola. This hearty steak dish is very well balanced and a piece of good news for meat-loving health watchers – with only 500 calories, it is endorsed by the Health Promotion Board as a lower-calorie pick.
Catering to All Occasions
Pasta Fresca outlets have always been favoured for their locations – the Bukit Timah and Siglap branches are situated in hip suburban spots and are great for cosy gatherings, while the central Boat Quay address is especially popular with the working crowd and weekend merrymakers.
At the new Panorama wine lounge on level three at the Boat Quay branch, guests get to luxuriate in the evening breeze and a panoramic view of the Singapore River from the veranda. The lounge stocks a wide range of over 70 types of wines and liquors, from value-for-money house pours that start from SGD9.50++ per glass to an exclusive, top-shelf selection of Italian vintages. Peckish drinkers will be delighted by the bar bites menu, which includes popular choices like the Truffle Wedges (SGD9++); Tagliere Misto, a platter of assorted cold cuts, cheese and vegetables, (SGD22.90++) and Calamari Fritti, deep fried squid rings served with spicy Italian tomato sauce (SGD8.90++).
Diners looking for a place to hold their celebrations or events can now book either the newly renovated Pasta Fresca premise at Boat Quay or its third storey Panorama wine lounge with its grand view of the river from its large balcony and its mezzanine space. Conversely, they can also enjoy their Pasta Fresca favourites in their own residences with its customisable catering service. Now here’s what we call a traditional family restaurant that caters to everyone.
Pasta Fresca (Boat Quay)
30 Boat Quay
Singapore 049819
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Mon – Thu: 11.30am to 12.00am
Fri – Sat: 11.30am to 2.00am
Sun: 12.00pm to 12.00am
Pasta Fresca (Bukit Timah)
Blk 833 #01-02/03 Royalville
Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 279887
Tel : (+65) 6469 4920
Mon – Sat: 11.30am to 3.00pm (lunch)
Mon – Fri: 6.00pm to 11.00pm (dinner)
Sat: 5.00pm to 11.00pm (dinner)
Sun & Public Holiday: 11.30am to 11.00pm (whole day dining)
Pasta Fresca (Siglap)
77 Upper East Coast Road #01-01/02
Singapore 455218
Tel : (+65) 6241 5560
Mon – Sat: 11.30am to 3.00pm (lunch)
Mon – Fri: 6.00pm to 11.00pm (dinner)
Sat: 5.00pm to 11.00pm (dinner)
Sun & Public Holiday: 11.30am to 11.00pm (whole day dining)
