Degustation Menu (Japan) at Hilton Singapore's Poolside Italian Restaurant il Cielo by Chef Yohhei Sasaki

It has been slightly under a year since my last visit to the Hilton Singapore's rooftop Italian restaurant, il Cielo, and so I was very excited to check out the new dining experience with newly-appointed Chef de Cuisine, Yohhei Sasaki. Chef Sasaki has culinary experience across one-to-three Michelin-starred Italian restaurants in Tuscany and Lombardia where he perfected his skills to combine the seasonal Italian and Japanese gourmet produce to create unique Italian dishes with a touch of Japanese flair. Two degustation menus (wine-pairing available) for dinner (also available during lunch) have been created by Chef Sasaki to showcase some of his signature dishes.

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Checking Out the Newly-Refreshed Dolce Vita at the Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

The Mandarin Oriental, Singapore officially unveiled the refreshed poolside Italian restaurant, Dolce Vita about a month ago and while I have been to the restaurant on multiple occasions, I have not dined there since the refresh. I was recently invited down to the restaurant to check out the modern new interiors and also to enjoy a carefully-prepared meal by one of the chefs to celebrate this joyous occasion.

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Casa Tartufo - Secret Italian Restaurant in Singapore with a Truffle Focus

With so many Italian restaurants in Singapore, it is becoming increasingly difficult to stand out. As part of a campaign by Small Luxury Hotels of the World, a couple of international influencers (hey you can see some of them in the reflection!) and myself were treated to an evening soirée and a dinner at this charming Italian restaurant along Club Street which is actually nestled within The Scarlet Singapore. Casa Tartufo which literally translates into the House of Truffles, is well-deserving of its name. The restaurant, which honestly feels like an extension of someone's house, has an obsession with the use of quality truffles long before they were commercialised here in Singapore.

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New Chef de Cuisine and A La Carte Menu at Pete's Place - Grand Hyatt Singapore

One of Singapore's oldest (and definitely my favourite!) Italian restaurant, Pete's Place (located within the Grand Hyatt Singapore) has just gotten a brand new Chef de Cuisine - Chef Cataldo Chiloiro who has over 25 years of culinary experience under his belt. A newly-refreshed a la carte menu has also unveiled as part of this change. 

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il Cielo at the Hilton Singapore - Romantic Italian Rooftop Restaurant in the Heart of Orchard

The award-winning restaurant, il Cielo, which translates into 'The Sky' has recently unveiled a new menu that is designed to evoke all five senses - sight, smell, taste, hear and touch. Italian Chef Riccardo Catarsi prides himself in creating a sensorial dining experience with his new menu as he places a strong focus on using seasonal fresh produce as well as sustainable seafood choices.

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New Basilissimo Dinner Menu at Basilico (Regent Singapore) - 2016 Quarter 3/4

The Basillissimo Dinner Menu at Basilico (located within Regent Singapore) is a year-long dining affair that features a different menu each quarter of the year as part of the three-course Basillissimo (The Best of Basilico) dinner - this includes an appetiser, an à la carte main course as well as a dessert buffet that you definitely have to leave some (stomach) space for. Much like my previous article, the images photographed here are tasting portions and they are in no way representative of the actual portions you will receive at the restaurant. Having explored the flavours of the Appenine Mountains and Adriatic Sea in quarter one and two respectively, Basilico Head Chef Luca Beccalli introduces new menu highlights from the Mediterranean Sea and the Alps this quarter three (July to September) and four (October to December). 

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Refreshed Southern Italian Menu (2016) at The Waterfall (Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore)

The Waterfall, located within the resort-like Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, is one of my favourite Italian restaurants in Singapore. Chef de Cuisine Marco De Vincentis has just unveiled a refreshed menu of Southern Italian classics with 27 new a la carte creations and six new desserts. You should also take advantage of the promotion right now which gives you double Golden Circle points when you dine on weekdays (equivalent to 20% cash back!). 

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