One of the Finest Italian Restaurants in Singapore

Gattopardo - 4th September 2011

I met Chef Lino Sauro at Asian Food Channel Studio two years ago. That was the time when Gattopardo was established at Fort Canning Hotel. Chef Sauro is the chef that specialized in Sicilian cuisine and if my memory is not wrong, he is the only chef in Singapore specialized in this cuisine. It was pity that I did not meet him when I went to his restaurant for Sunday brunch. I was told that he was overseas searching for new ingredients for his new culinary inspiration. I will definitely return to his restaurant for lunch or dinner one day.

I had my three course meal for my brunch. My starter was II Crudo Italiano, a great selection of the best raw seafood of the day. I had the most amazing La Gillardeau, Prawns with Caviar and Raw Sea Bream slices. My starter was fresh and delicious. It was a great way to start my entree.

My entree was Ravioli con Burrata e Crescinoe, Burrata Cheese Homemade Ravioli with Watercress and Asparagus. Honestly I am not a fan of vegetarian. But the ravioli was cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. I really recommend my vegetarian friends to come to Gattopardo to order this dish.

Last but not least I had the Sicilian dessert, I Cannoli Siciliani, That was actually crispy espresso-infused wafer filled with ricotta cream and Amedei mousse. This dessert, in my opinion, was a strong finish of my first dining experience in Gattopardo. It was delicious as I could image from the description of the dessert.

The overall decor is good, service is great, despite the price of my bunch is slightly at my budget. The staffs was quite professional and polite. I will definitely arrange my time and return to Gattopardo for dinner to show support to Chef Sauro.

Address: 11 Canning Walk, Fort Canning Hotel, Singapore 178881

Tel: 6338 5498

E-mail: reservations@gattopardo.com.sg

Getting my Meat Grilled

Swiss Grill - 2 September 2011

This restaurant is the state secret. It is mentioned in Hungrygowhere.com but I hardly see anyone goes there to dine. This restaurant is a great place for a simple dinner. I had my medium rare Angus Rib-eye Steak for my first time in the restaurant and it was done perfectly but I wished it has more seasoning. The second time I had my loin pork chop. Tonight I will return there for my grilled meat for the third time.

The service at this restaurant is moderate. The decor is simple but the price is low as they served Angus and Waygu beef. This place is highly recommended to meat lovers. There is a variety of meats diners can choose from. My Loin Pork Chop was cook perfectly. The skin is crispy, the meat is juicy and well seasoned and it is delicious.

Address: 587 Bukit Timah Road Coronation Shopping Plaza, #01-05 Singapore 269707
Tel: (65) 6463 8080 Fax: (65) 6463 3583
Opening hours: 10am - 7pm Daily