Kudos to my lovely foodie cuz, I can't imagine how they managed to stumble upon this rustic and homely Italian restaurant in the outskirts of Serangoon Gardens.
Located along Lichfield Road, this little secluded restaurant can sit 30 to 40 people comfortable in its spartan interior. Tables of solid wood and a simple bar and dessert counter occupy the long dining area that ends as the conventional wood-fire pizza oven and kitchen starts.
The homely feel is definitely brought on by Chef Salvatore Buono and Chef Peter. Chef Buono turns up the personality several notches as he shuttles from table to table, either making recommendations, hustling the wait staff to be attentive, seeking opinions of the food or just making enjoyable light conversation. Chef Peter, was in the kitchen for most of the dinner but came out to exchange friendlies and pleasantries.
There was a wide selection of antipasti, pastas (including Gnoochi!), pizzas and meats. Since we are greedy variety-loving quirks, we ordered the homemade seafood ravioli, the four cheese homemade gnoochi and lamb chops. Presentation was no-frills, but flavors were rich and creamy, portions were overly generous. The lamb was well-cooked. Interspersed with little jokes and conversations with Chef Salvatore, dinner was comfortable and homely.
With such a host, it was impossible to not stay for dessert. We ordered their blueberry lava cake and pineapple sorbet and this was definitely the piece de resistance of the night. Most Italian restaurants take pride in making the best Chocolate lava cake. Since G hates chocolate, desserts are normally passed. But Chef Peter's alternative - blueberry lava cake - was one solid piece of work. His next offering would be a white chocolate lava cake.. can't wait for that!
It's probably going to start getting crowded since most hidden restaurants in all parts of Singapore always seem to get found out in a flash. The prices are absolutely reasonable and the place simply oozes with charm and ambiance. I won't say they are in the leagues of Bonta, but any decent Italian restaurant within a heartland near me is always something to cheer for.
Buono
27 Lichfield Road
Tel: 6733-5646
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