Bookmark this guide when the cravings hit hard for pasta in Singapore
Mmm, pasta. We’ll leave our diets at the door any day for this carby goodness. When it’s done right, it’s an absolute dream. Maybe it’s the silky smooth texture, the perfect al dente bite or the years of technique and craft packed into one dish. Whatever it is, we can never get enough. So the next time it’s your turn to pick a restaurant for date night or brunch with the girlfriends, head to these restaurants some of the best pasta in Singapore.
Best restaurants with fresh pasta in Singapore
1. Bar Cicheti
If you’ve tried its sister restaurant, Cicheti (we think about the quattro formaggi pizza every now and then), you’ll love Bar Cicheti. The pastas take centre stage here with superbly crafted, handmade ones made a la minute. The menus rotate every now and then, so keep a lookout for new exciting entries. If you spot it, grab a plate of cacio e pepe or try the angolotti.
Bar Cicheti, 10 Jiak Chuan Road, Singapore 089264
2. Pastaria Abate
This humble little joint nestled along Neil Road breathes Italian hospitality in every nook and cranny. Recipes here have been passed down through multiple generations, so you know each plate here is gonna burst with authentic flavours. The menu covers an extensive array of pasta with various sauce options and toppings, so there’s something for everyone! Hot tip: order the garlic bread to start, you won’t regret it.
Pastaria Abate, 86 Neil Road, Singapore 088846
3. Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore
Good food in a cosy and chic restaurant? There’s nothing better than that. Home cooking is at the heart of what this restaurant does as chef-owner Carecci Salvatore is passionate about creating hearty family food. You’re highly encouraged to get creative with your pasta creations here too! Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore boasts a wide range of pasta types like tortellini, pappardelle, and even squid ink linguine. The sky’s the limit!
Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore, multiple locations including East Coast Road and Boat Quay
4. Maggiano
This unassuming spot tucked away in East Village might surprise you because we’ve heard great things about the pasta dishes here. This casual eatery slings out plates of fresh pasta in its cosy corner that’ll delight everyone. While you’re here, why not give the pizzas a try too? The crust is homemade and deliciously crisp and chewy.
Maggiano, #01-45, East Village, 430 Upper Changi Road, Singapore 487048
5. Pasta Bar
Pasta Bar is a great spot for date night or if you’re just hanging around the vibrant Keong Saik vicinity. Drawing upon regional Italian cuisine roots, expect elite dishes featuring freshly hand-pulled pasta. With different otherworldly doughs, no two pasta dishes are the same – so you get a variation of mouth-feel, shape and texture. You’ve got endless options from linguine to pappardelle and even cappelletti.
Pasta Bar, #01-05, 55 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089158
6. Da Luca Italian Restaurant
This charming restaurant in Novena is a rare find. Maybe it’s the exposed brick walls, red checkered table cloth or wood flooring, but it’s like you’re transported to a quaint, homey eatery in Italy. Complete the experience with bites of handmade cold angel hair pasta with scallop or uni caviar truffle pasta.
Da Luca Italian Restaurant, 1 Goldhill Plaza, Singapore 308899
7. Cicheti
We mentioned its sister restaurant above but Cicheti is no stranger to darn good pasta either. Kick off with a selection of authentic cicheti (side dishes or snacks) before moving on to pasta masterpieces. The tonnarelli nero is an umami bomb of squid ink pasta, crab meat and a rich seafood sauce. Or opt for other pasta variations like ravioli or the rotolo, a lesser known dish where the pasta is rolled with a filling.
Cicheti, 52 Kandahar Street, Singapore 198901
8. Publico Ristorante
Deli by day, and Italian cocktail bar by night, Publico Ristorante at Robertson Quay blesses us with contemporary Italian classics, refreshing cocktails and riverside views. Here’s where you can take in the chill vibes as you devour homemade pasta creations like the pomodoro, carbonara, or vongole. Oh, and gluten-free options are also available.
Publico Ristorante, InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay, 1 Nanson Road, Singapore 238909
9. Tipo Pasta
Freshly pulled daily, this halal pasta restaurant makes its dishes with flavoured doughs – think beet and garlic-infused fettuccine, sweet paprika caserecce and garlic and parsley pappardelle – so you can expect pops of colour and flavour bursts in your meal. Plus, the fact that you can also customise your dish by picking your fave sauces? Sounds good to us!
Tipo Pasta, multiple locations including Aliwal Street and Waterloo Street
10. Pasta Brava
Pasta Brava has a massive menu of pasta, mains and rice dishes and within that, you’ll find a separate section of fresh pasta offerings. It’s great for that one pasta snob in your group. The tortellini with Iberico pork and spinach ravioli are dishes so good they’ll quite possibly leave you in a good mood for the rest of the day.
Pasta Brava, 81 Tras Street, Singapore 070920
11. Lino
This hidden gem is home to great homemade pasta and 48-hour proofed pizzas. Yes, the wood-burning oven may attract many eyeballs but the pasta is worth mentioning too. Carb up with the sinfully creamy carbonara chitarra with soft boiled egg, seafood spaghettini, or the spinach ricotta ravioli with brown butter, pine nuts and sage.
Lino, multiple locations including Binjai Park and Forum
So, are you ready to get your carb fix at the best pasta spots in Singapore?