Photo: Osteria BBR by Alain Ducasse
Cover Photo: Osteria BBR by Alain Ducasse

Raffles Hotel welcomes back Alain Ducasse with Osteria BBR, an Italian-inspired concept offering a fun and imaginative take on Italian classics

Singapore first got a taste of legendary French chef Alain Ducasse's creations when he opened BBR by Alain Ducasse in 2019 at Raffles Hotel Singapore. Unfortunately, it had to close its doors soon after due to the Covid-19 pandemic which saw the food and beverage industry get hit hard. 

Now that dining in is back, Raffles Hotel Singapore has recently reimagined the historic Bar & Billiard Room (BBR) to host the vibrant Osteria BBR by Alain Ducasse.

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Despite the challenges posed by the changing pandemic regulations, the restaurant reinvented itself to reflect the evolving palettes of their guests as a modern and energetic Italian restaurant that serves up fresh and authentic Italian fare and scraps the idea of stuffy Italian restaurants to presents a fun and unique experience. 

In fact, be prepared for a quintessential Italian experience without all the fuss but with all the finesse that the culture demands of its food with chef Francesco Soletti at the helm.

Soletti hails from Italy and brings with him a decade of experience working at numerous Michelin-starred restaurants including the three Michelin-starred Le Louis XV—Alain Ducasse à l’Hôtel de Paris Restaurant.

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Photo: Osteria BBR by Alain Ducasse
Above Photo: Osteria BBR by Alain Ducasse

At Osteria BBR by Alain Ducasse, guests can expect a menu filled with a contemporary selection of delectable antipasti, freshly-cooked al dente pastas, succulent seafood, grilled meats, wood-fired pizzas and more.

You’ll want to start with their Mazara del Vallo Red Prawn Tartare which comes with creamy buffalo mozzarella, delicate savoury jelly and an indulgent dollop of salty Kristal caviar that ties the dish together. A truly refreshing start to a fantastic meal. 

Another fantastic option is the marinated sea bream which is a cold dish served with fresh Amalfi lemon that provides a fresh and acidic kick. It’s the perfect dish for a hot afternoon.

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If you want something more substantial and fun, you’ll want to try their Eliche di Gragnano which features large al dente toothsome pasta with succulent and juicy chunks of Maine lobster, a splash of citrus and roasted eggplant. 

For a truly unique dish, you can also opt for the chef’s special ‘Crazy Water’ Sea Bass which features briny clams, a luscious chunk of white fish and a light tomato broth that is salty and rich. 

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Of course, we can’t forget dessert to round off a truly spectacular dining experience. If you are a fan of the classics, go for the classic tiramisu, a winning combination of soft ladyfinger biscuits, espresso, Mascarpone cheese and cocoa.

If you would like to try something more adventurous, the Signature Baba is served with a shot of sinful limoncello at the table and whipped cream and will surely hit the spot with its moist and addictive sweetness.

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Photo: Osteria BBR by Alain Ducasse
Above Photo: Osteria BBR by Alain Ducasse

Osteria BBR | 1 Beach Rd, Singapore 189673 | 6337 1886 | Book here

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