Established by Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, one of the leading luxury hotels on the planet, Dolce Vita is definitely something. Up to the present day, the restaurant has achieved many prestigious awards such as Singapore’s Top Restaurant 2010-2015 by Singapore Tatler and the 2014 Wine Spectator Award.
The Italian name “Dolce Vita” means “sweet life”. As such, the restaurant promises the best Italian cuisine that will sweeten one’s life subsequent to having eaten the restaurant’s exquisite dishes. Dining at Dolce Vita, diners are granted the unique taste of modern zest mixed with authentic Italian cuisine. The culinary team aims to appeal to its guests with simple, wholesome, down-to-earth culinary works. The team is committed to preparing dishes with the best and freshest ingredients; they do not compromise when it comes to lavish produce.
Dolce Vita is delighted to serve its guests its delectable signature menu. The dishes in high demand include Foie Grass Terrine served with apricot compote, brioche and pistachio, and Caciucco Toscano. Also included on this list of favourites is Filetto Di Manzo, made with angus beef tenderloin, ratte potato espuma, asparagus, morel and Madeira sauce, and Te’nero E Ciliegia, an earl grey ivory chocolate mousse served with cherry morello sorbet and pistachio crust as dessert.
Similar to the dishes, the design of the restaurant is modest but charming. Dolce Vita’s minimalist yet elegant decoration creates an excellent atmosphere to enjoy the restaurant’s wonderful dishes. To ensure that guests can relax and enjoy their food, the restaurant features a stone-flagged floor, cosy wooden chairs, linen-covered tables and canvas panels in vivid warm colours, typical of Italy.
Diners who want to enjoy both meals and the beautiful landscape of Singapore’s skyline can sit on the patio by the pool as the restaurant is conveniently located next to the hotel’s outdoor pool.
Dolce Vita’s Caciucco Toscano with Tuscan seafood and shellfish, Maine lobster, king crab, Hokkaido scallop, tiger prawn, Atlantic cod and herb-infused saffron broth makes it to the list of popular dishes.