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Italian food in Singapore is one of the heartiest, yummiest and most down-to-earth cuisines there is. Italian food itself is very traditional in nature, handed down in families from generation to generation, perfecting the recipes as they do so. With westernized versions if Italian food, the most that people experience of it is take-out pizza from their local fast food joint, or perhaps soggy microwave pasta. The truth is, there's so much more to Italian food than substandard reheated food! Italian food is often described as robust, comforting, and hearty. That's because it is! A lot of authentic Italian food started out as hand-me-down recipes in families, closely guarded secrets that have only been shared by restaurateurs and immigrants who bring the best of Italian fare to other countries. In fact, Italian food in Singapore is some of the most top-notch that you would find anywhere, thanks to quality restaurants that have opened here in the last decade or so. Want to try Italian food in Singapore but not sure where to start? Here are the dishes we recommend for any foodie newbie. Once you have tasted the best of these top Italian foods, you can definitely cross it off your foodie bucket list. Carbonara. Authentic carbonara is made with fresh egg yolks, pancetta, herbs and cheese. It is a very simple dish that, when done right, can make you taste heaven! None of that creamy stuff here. Real carbonara is made with the freshest ingredients to bring out its taste. You can even try making it at home if you wish! Just be sure to also use fresh pasta for the best experience. Pizza Margherita: No, not the kind you get in a take-out box on your doorstep. Real pizza margherita is made of tomato sauce from the freshest tomatoes, soft and fresh mozzarella cheese, and topped off with fragrant basil or other herbs. It has the least ingredients compared to your protein belly-buster, but it allows every ingredient to shine through and meld together for a flavor unlike any other. Dried Cod. Known locally as Baccala, this is one food that became popular in Venice when it was needed to store protein for a long time. This is usually served with soft polenta, and makes for an amazing dinner after a long day. Risotto is well-known over Italy, but the most famous is perhaps alla Milanese. This includes flavoring it with saffron and it is also served as a side to many main dishes, like polenta. A popular pairing for risotto is braised veal shanks. Tiramisu. One of the more famous and decadent Italian desserts, tiramisu needs no introduction. Layers of biscuits dipped in coffee and rum, layered thickly with mascarpone cheese and flavoured with more liquor and cocoa. Can you think of anything else that sounds more heavenly?
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