Breaking bread within the hallowed grounds of Raffles Singapore is always special, especially at BBR, which opened its doors in 1896. Recently rebranded as a full-fledged Italian restaurant under chef Natalino Ambra, a Sicily native, BBR comprises multiple sections, with kitchen-facing counter seats offering a full view of the ooh- and aah-inducing Molteni kitchen block. There’s also banquette seating around the tall windows, an intimate bar section, and terrace seating facing the cast iron fountain courtyard. Apart from de rigueur Italian classics such as the perfectly sous vide Fileto di Manzo, and Maine lobster with casarecce pasta, Ambra offers a sharing tasting menu that includes all his signature dishes. Service is fast and friendly but top marks go to the sommelier team for their enthusiasm and personalised recommendations. With a storied setting and a young and talented team, BBR holds the recipe that could soon make it the go-to Italian restaurant in Singapore.