Ristorante Pietrasanta @ Connexis Tower, Fusionpolis - Authentic Tuscan-style Dining Inspired By The Town Of Pietrasanta

I could not believe this was my first time visiting Ristorante Pietrasanta until it recently relocated to Connexis Tower, Fusionpolis. It moved from Portsdown Road to the current location, which is more accessible. It is so much accessible now located just beside the One-North MRT station.

Burrata 4.5/5

The Italian Burrata ($42.90) is not available on the menu flown in from Italy every three days. The 300g fresh Italian burrata is served with cold-pressed olive oil, parma ham, rocket salad, San Marzano tomatoes. The chef's brother specially produces the olive oil in Italy to a long-kept family recipe. This olive oil makes Ristorante Pietrasanta's burrata apart from its competitors.

Porchetta 4.2/5

I would recommend having the Porchetta ($24.90) to go with the burrata. It comes with thinly sliced roasted pork belly with rocket leaves. It is further sweetened with Italian tomatoes, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, and Giuseppe Giusti 15 years aged balsamico.

Fettucine Con Salsiccio Tartufo 4.5/5

A must-have is the pasta dishes at Ristorante Pietrasanta. They handmade all their pasta daily. With their opening at their new location, the restaurant is bringing back its most popular pasta dish - Fettucine Con Salsiccio Tartufo ($28.90). It is also known as the Italian bak chor mee for the pork ragout in a light cream sauce tossed in the handmade fettucine pasta.

Fresche Gamberi E Pomodori Secchi 4.8/5

If the Fettucine Con Salsiccio Tartufo is good, the Fresche Gamberi E Pomodori Secchi ($28.90) is even better. The tagliatelle cooked with fresh prawns, semi-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, and prawn broth is packed with robustness, with its fragrance wafting through the air.

Bistecca Alla Fiorentina 4.2/5

The Bistecca Alla Fiorentina ($149.90) is excellent for sharing, which comes in a 1kg grilled Angus T-Bone cooked in Tuscany style accompanied with roasted potatoes and beans. No sauce is served here. The steak is simply grilled with salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme to fully appreciate its natural beefy boldness.

Galletto Disossato Arrosto $34.90

The Galletto Disossato Arrosto ($34.90) doesn't come with any sauce like the Angus T-bone steak. The whole organic chicken imported from Europe is roasted and deboned. The succulent spring chicken is further garnished with garlic, herbs, and lemon zest, elevating the taste profile.

For the festive period, Ristorante Pietrasanta has launched a 4-course Festive Menu ($88+) available only from 1 to 31 December 2021. The festive menu is available for both dine-in and takeaway. Orders are to be placed 3 days prior via 98639253.

Noted: This is an invited tasting.


Ristorante Pietrasanta
1 Fusionpolis Way
#01-08
Singapore 138632
Tel: +65 98639253
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Nearest MRT: One-North (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 230pm, 530pm - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at One-North MRT station. Take Exit C. Turn right and walk out of the building. Turn left and walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Kilo Singapore @ Duxton - Kilo Collective Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary With An Evolved Concept Of Its Flagship

Kilo Singapore recently opened its doors at Duxton. Its menu is inspired mainly by Latin America's culture, fuelled by an open format natural flame kitchen with a wood-fired grill.

Japanese Oysters 4/5

For a start, we had Japanese Oysters ($18). Their freshly shucked Japanese oysters are relatively daintier and milder in taste which I prefer. You may top up $5 with your choice of two shooters of Bloody Mary.

Kilo Seafood Ceviche 3.8/5

Another cold starter we had was Kilo Seafood Ceviche ($34). It features a mixture of chunks of tuna, seabass and red prawn tossed with organic tomatoes cubes that have been cured overnight in a dressing made with fennel, radish, Spanish purple onion, fresh lime juice, and pure extra virgin olive oil. The texture lent by the seafood was good but lacked the punch in its flavours for a more assertive acidity.

Classic Steak Tartare On Confit Potato 4.2/5

From Mezze, we had Classic Steak Tartare On Confit Potato ($22). The steak tartare is made with Australian wagyu cube roll, which has a marbling of 4 to 5, which gives a luscious mouthfeel. The confit potato had a starchy texture, bound well with the creamy tartare.

Signature Kilo Squid Ink Rice With Crispy Calamari 4/5

Signature Kilo Squid Ink Rice With Crispy Calamari ($26) is a hearty mezze good for sharing. The rice is specially treated and marinated overnight with a homemade lime-infused glaze with soy and fish sauce. Upon order, the overnight rice is first fried, then stir-fried altogether with squid ink sauce. Perhaps due to the presence of soy sauce, the squid ink rice itself was strongly reminiscent of a typical Chinese style of fried rice. It was tasty as a plate of fried rice but somewhat disconcerting.

USDA Prime Rib Charcoal 4.2/5

Don't miss out on its selection from the Charcoal Fired Grill for mains. The cuts from the Charcoal Fired Grill segment are served with Kilo Fries and Chargrilled Romaine Lettuce. We had a 350gm of USDA Prime Rib Charcoal. Prime rib has a marbling similar to wagyu, and hence when done skilfully, the charcoal fire grill will get the best out of its fats and juice. Ours didn't disappoint as well.

72% Dirty Seduction 4.2/5

For sweets, we chose 72% Dirty Seduction ($14). It is assembled with two different mousse textures: Hazelnut mousse made with a 100% pure chocolate mousse consisting of 72% dark chocolate chips and a creamy mousse. I love the contrasting crunchy chocolate crackers seasoned with sea salt and the warm chocolate sauce drizzle, which reinforced that chocolate-ty notes.

Words by Si An. A girl who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Kilo Singapore
97 Duxton Road
Singapore 089541
Tel: +65 96250279
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Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Fri: 12pm - 230pm, 4pm - 1030pm
Sat: 1130am - 1030pm
Sun:1130am - 5pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Orchid Hotel. At Orchid Hotel turn right onto Tanjong Pagar Road. Cross the road to the opposite side of Tanjong Pagar Road. Walk along Tanjong Pagar Road to Duxton Hill. Turn left onto Duxton Hill and then turn right on Duxton Road. Journey time about 15 mins. [Map]