As the Singapore fine dining scene continues to grow, diners often forget that sometimes a good meal can come in a comfortable, cosy setting that embodies warmth and community. With their oaken interior and warm lighting, Spizzico is just the place to go to rediscover that sense of "family".
Don’t expect any drop off in quality because of the homey surroundings though, because the food is hearty and delicious. You can’t go wrong with their homemade pastas, which include mouth-watering choices like ravioli stuffed with pumpkin and carrot in a tomato cream sauce, gnocchi sautéed with six types of Italian cheese, as well as flat pasta sautéed with prawn, scallop, and sundried tomato in a saffron sauce.
If you’re more a pizza person, don’t fret. Spizzico offers two whole pages of choices that range from evergreen favourites such as the ‘quattro stagioni’ (four seasons) to less common but still delicious variations such as their salmone e rucola, a delicious combination of smoked salmon, capers, onions, chilli and rocket.
We’d be remiss to not mention their main dishes though. The costolette di agnello al balsamico e Marsala is described as lamb rack in a tasty sauce of balsamic vinegar and Marsala wine, and tasty is definitely an apt descriptor.
Spizzico may not be as fancy as some of the newer restaurants on the block, but if you want heartfelt Italian cuisine with warm, friendly service, then Spizzico’s the place for you. (Mar 2012)
"There’s nothing overly dressy or showy about little restaurant Spizzico, it’s just good old fashioned Italian hospitality. Reliable food that’s served with genuinely warm service will always be a welcome and worthwhile addition to our restaurant scene." -I-S Asia-City
"Spizzico is a famous Italian restaurant in Singapore that captures the essence and traditional flavours of Italy." -Lifestyle Asia
As the "About" section implied, we’re absolutely head-over-heels in love with Spizzico’s homemade pastas. The gli agnolotti farciti di granchio e scampi, or homemade ravioli stuffed with crabmeat and prawn in saffron sauce was divine, with the sauce playing off the robust crustacean flavours brilliantly. The pasta itself was also done perfectly al dente, providing a firm bite that added an additional level of texture to the dish.
An important facet of any pizza is the dough, and Spizzico uses their own blend of flours that results in a light, crisp dough that provides an excellent base to their fresh ingredients. We were also big fans of the risotto primavera, a risotto cooked with a light tomato sauce, vegetables, butter, and parmesan cheese.
Another reason why we’d definitely be back is their daily happy hour menu (from 2:30pm to 6:00pm). The menu offers exceptional value with Tiger or Peroni beer going at $10 for two bottles, or a range of pastas and 8" pizzas all available for just $10! With prices like that, you'd have huge smiles on your faces too! (Mar 2012)
Spizzico is offering 30% off on weekdays from Monday to Thursday for wine, beer and hot/cold beverages!
Available wines:
White wine: Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanco, Semillon and Chardonnay.
Red wine: Montepulciano, Merlot,Shiraz, Chianti, Amarone, Brunello and Barolo.
Countries of origin - Italy, Australia, Chile, France and New Zealand.