Pasta Brava

ABOUT

There is something to be said about restaurants that outlast the competition by sticking to tradition. If you've lived in Singapore for a while, chances are you've heard about Pasta Brava which was established in 1991. And it wouldn't be surprising if the name conjures up word associations like "aut ...More

There is something to be said about restaurants that outlast the competition by sticking to tradition. If you've lived in Singapore for a while, chances are you've heard about Pasta Brava which was established in 1991. And it wouldn't be surprising if the name conjures up word associations like "authentic Italian", and "delicious".

East truly meets west as the Luceri family serves traditional Italian dishes at a conservation shophouse in Tanjong Pagar. With its central location, it's perfect for corporate lunches or romantic dinners, and if you don't believe us, perhaps the numerous accolades that take up an entire wall near the entrance can back up our claim.

They deserve a standing ovation and a "Bravissima!" for their simple yet delicious renditions, many of whose ingredients can be counted on one hand like the Insalata Caprese and Calamari Fritti. The extensive menu has you covered from antipasti to dolci, but as their name suggests, the homemade pastas are their specialty.

Consider their signature dish, the Mezzelune Ripiene di Zucca. Half moon shaped pumpkin ravioli comes in a divine red capsicum cream sauce. At first bite, you get the sweetness of the pumpkin, which is then finished off with the sweetness of the red capsicum. Between this and their chocolate lava cake, we're hard-pressed to choose which the sweeter escape is. (Jan 2014)

THE BUZZ

"The cozy setting is very homey and the whole family will be more than satisfied with the tasty comfort food. Both parents and kids will appreciate that the tables are covered with big white sheets of paper to encourage doodling. Multi-coloured chalk is included!" -Sassy Mama "The ambience at Pasta ...More

"The cozy setting is very homey and the whole family will be more than satisfied with the tasty comfort food. Both parents and kids will appreciate that the tables are covered with big white sheets of paper to encourage doodling. Multi-coloured chalk is included!" -Sassy Mama

"The ambience at Pasta Brava exudes all the comforts of home. You will find everything from pieces of art painted by the owner's brother to colourful doodlings by guests taking pride of place on the walls. Simple Straits Chinese decorations and knick knacks from the Luceri's travels peppers the entire restaurant and lends it a comfortable and homey feel." -Singapore Dine

"Established in 1993 in an unostentatious two-storey shop house, Pasta Brava has since gained acclaim in the local Italian food scene, bagging several dining awards over the years. Its homey, rustic vibe is enhanced by a collection of paintings by the owner's brother and vivid drawings by previous patrons, as well as charming Straits Chinese embellishments on the walls." -Time Out Singapore

DISHES WE LOVE

Calamari Fritti, Insalata Caprese, Branzino (CHOPE TIP: ask for the tomato based Livornese sauce), Mezzelune Ripiene di Zucca, Chocolate lava cake

TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

This restaurant was awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2015 and 2017 for its outstanding service and quality while maintaining as a favourite among reviewers on TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site.