A slice of the Italian coast has landed on Fort Canning Hill. L'Amo Bistrò del Mare, helmed by Chef Daniele Sperindio, dresses its hilltop dining room in soft blues and linen whites, so the setting alone feels a world away from the city streets below.
The kitchen leans seafood-first, and the plates are the sort you want to photograph before eating. The Polpo al Josper is a case in point: octopus roasted over Josper coals and paired with potato mille-feuille. For something more classic, the vitello tonnato nails the balance between delicate and rich — thin-sliced veal under a creamy tuna sauce.
Pasta earns its place here too. The signature L'Amo tagliolini arrives with black truffle shaved at the table, while the traditional ravioli del plin is stuffed with slow-braised beef. The real showpiece, though, is the Catalana dell'Amo: a chilled Catalana-style seafood display where diners pick from seasonal fresh catch, a format that turns choosing dinner into part of the evening.
Save room for dessert. The deconstructed tiramisu is assembled tableside with a bit of theatrical flair — a fitting end to a meal that already plays up the performance.
For travellers, this is a smart pick if you want a special-occasion dinner in Singapore without heading to Marina Bay or Dempsey. Fort Canning Hill gives you greenery, history and a sense of escape, and the restaurant sits within easy reach of the Dhoby Ghaut and Fort Canning MRT stations. It suits couples on a city break, food-focused visitors ticking off Singapore's Italian scene, or anyone who wants a long, unhurried seafood lunch after exploring the hill's park and Spice Garden.
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