Casa Vostra, a bustling Italian eatery prominently located at the entrance of Raffles City, has been drawing crowds since its debut.
Known for its hearty Italian cuisine crafted by Chef Antonio Miscellaneo, the restaurant has now introduced several new dishes spanning antipasti to dessert, offering fresh flavours for diners to explore.
Baked Scamorza 4.2/5
Cheese enthusiasts should look out for the Baked Scamorza ($6), a sharing starter that highlights a sweet and salty combination that is hard to dislike. The savoury cheese is enhanced by a touch of herbs and a drizzle of honey, making it an addictive opener. You must make sure to dig into this while it’s hot.
Flan di Zucca 4/5
The Flan di Zucca ($12), or pumpkin flan, turned out to be a pleasant surprise. This dish combined roasted pumpkin with a creamy parmigiano reggiano fondue, topped with salt-cured guanciale and extra virgin olive oil. It was well-balanced.
Mamma’s Aglio e Olio 4/5
Chef Antonio's Mamma's Aglio e Olio ($15) pays homage to his mother's recipe, featuring a comforting blend of olive oil, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. The dish is milder in its garlicky profile but carries a subtle depth of flavour. The handmade pasta is unique in texture, which we found slightly reminiscent of Japanese ramen.
Sausage, Parpadelle 3/5
The Sausage Pappardelle ($20), featuring a pork sausage ragu in a sofritto base and topped with parmigiano reggiano, fell short of our expectations. While hearty, the dish could benefit from bolder and more robust flavours. That aside, the parpadelle’s texture was done well.
Pesto Pizza 4.2/5
We moved on to Casa Vostra's signature handmade pizza, opting for the Pesto Pizza ($23). We saw mixed reviews on the pizzas before this, but ours arrived with an airy and bubbly crust. The soft, chewy base is topped with basil pesto, roasted yellow tomatoes, stracciatella, Parmigiano Reggiano, and a sprinkling of pine nuts. The flavour combination was fresh and satisfying.
Tiramisu 3.5/5
For dessert, we were served with their non-alcoholic Tiramisu ($13) made with mascarpone, savoiardi soaked in decaffeinated coffee and cocoa powder.
We enjoyed our dinner during this visit, but would recommend dropping by during the non-peak hours to avoid the snaking queue.
Photos and words by Jo. A girl who loves her Mala (麻辣) at Da La (大辣), discovering hidden food gems and a good cup of matcha latte. Note: This is an invited tasting.
Casa Vostra
Raffles City
252 North Bridge Road
#01-49/50/51
Singapore 179103
Website
Nearest MRT: City Hall (EW, NS Line)
Operating Hours:
Daily: 1130am to 10pm
Direction:
1) Alight at City Hall MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to destination. Journey time about 2 minutes. [Map]
