One of my favourite Italian restaurants in Singapore just threw an exclusive 10th anniversary media party and I was one of the girls who got invited to go. How lucky am I???
I brought along my friend Cate as my plus one.
We both really enjoyed stuffing ourselves full of the delicious food. Omnomnom!
This was the menu:
Let’s break it down, shall we?
First up: appetisers. I actually didn’t get to taste them all because I was late. I did get to taste the grilled asparagus with parma ham and panzerotti and liked them. Cate said everything was yummy, with the asparagus being her fave.
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| CARPACCIO DI POLPO – sliced octopus, lemon, fennel NIZZARDA SALAD – mesclun, fresh tuna loin, quail eggs, green beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, anchovies, sherry dressing PANZEROTTI – pizza doughs stuffed with chef’s creation POLENTA HERB FRIES – fried polenta mixed with herbs and truffle mushroom sauce ASPARAGI ALLA GRIGLIA – grilled asparagus, parma ham |
I was so excited when they served 3 kinds of pasta. Cate and I both had the spinach gnocchi with gorgonzola cheese as our favourite among the three because it was so deliciously cheesy. But the risotto and crab meat linguini were both so tasty as well. If you love Singapore’s famous chilli crab, you’ll love the linguini.
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| GNOCCHI AL GORGONZOLA – spinach gnocchi with gorgonzola cheese RISOTTO AL FRUTTI MARE – arborio rice with seafood LINGUINE AL GRANCHIO – crab meat, chili, tomato cream |
Then it was time for the main courses, and I could not help but exclaim how delicious the potatoes were, and I was not alone in my reaction. Seriously, what did they cook those in?? The grilled pork ribs that those came with were sumptuous too, but my favourite meat on that chopping board (how cute is that serving dish, by the way?) was the cod fillet. I was sad I couldn’t get more of it! The chicken skewers were not bad too.
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| GRILLED PORK RIBS – pork ribs, mixed salad, potatoes CHICKEN SKEWERS – chicken, mild spice, herbs, vegetables with chickpea dip and served with pizza bread COD FILLET – cod fillet, thyme, sundried tomatoes, sauteed spinach |
And just when I thought I couldn’t possibly eat any more, they served us this porcini e scamorza pizza, which I loved because I love cheese and mushrooms.
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| PORCINI E SCAMORZA PIZZA – Porcini mushrooms, cow’s milk cheese |
However my favourite pizza of the night was the tartufo pizza because it was like having breakfast on a pizza. I mean, that’s what it felt like, anyway, because of those cute sunny side up quail eggs. 😀
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| AL TARTUFO PIZZA – black truffles, quail eggs, mushrooms |
But even though I was already full to bursting, I still had room for the highlight of the night – desserts, what else? Everyone literally squealed when this was served in front of us. Gosh my mouth is watering even now as I look at that picture again! #foodbloggerproblems
Everyone couldn’t stop gushing about the soffiatto – the chocolate molten cake with starcciatella gelato, which has always been my favourite at this place. It was my first time to try the sweet pizza, however, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that I really loved it even though I normally hate cinnamon and raisins. The tiramisu and carrot cake were not bad too.
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| SOFFIATTO – Italian style dark chocolate molten cake with stracciatella gelato CANELLA SWEET PIZZA – cinnamon sugar with mascarpone and raisins TIRAMISU – classic Italian recipe with mascarpone cream, espresso and lady finger CARROT CAKE – moist carrot cake with cinnamon and walnuts, topped with frosting |
We washed that all down with vino. I usually can’t stand red wine, but theirs was delicious, so bottoms up!
It wasn’t just the food I loved, but the new look of the place, which had been renovated and now looks a lot prettier!
It really is a great place to hang out, with good food and vibes, and right beside a river too!
On top of that we had some entertainment in the form of a violinist and artist who painted a masterpiece on the spot, and went home with a goody bag that contained a pack of zita pasta, a cute Italian beer with a glass, and a can of Italian roast coffee. Everyone on our table really had a great time.
So I’m sure you will too! 🙂
P.S. This is a behind-the-scenes look at a media party:
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| FOOD PAPARAZZI |
“Smile, food, smile!” I actually really said that, much to my new acquaintances’ amusement.
P.P.S. I blogged about Ricciotti before, here.
RICCIOTTI PIZZA PASTA GRILL
Opens daily, 9:30am – 11pm
20 Upper Circular Road
B1-49/50 The Riverwalk
Singapore 058416
Tel:(65) 6533 9060 Fax:(65) 6535 5915
Email:riverwalk@ricciotti.co
Website : http://www.ricciotti.co/
Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay
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