Cover Panettone from Da Paolo (Photo: Da Paolo)
Panettone from Da Paolo (Photo: Da Paolo)
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This Italian Christmas essential can be found at these top restaurants and pâtisseries
To many, the fluffy texture of panettone and its saccharine flavours mark the start of the Christmas season. There’s so much to love about it, from the powdered sugar dusted over the sweet bread to the nuggets of candied fruits and lemon peels nestled within the crumb. Originating from Milan, it’s hard to imagine Christmas without it. With some of the most skilful pastry chefs right here in Singapore, you’re sure to find a good loaf or two if you know where to look. In that spirit, we’ve rounded up the best places to order this Christmas quintessential.
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1. Art di Daniele Sperindio
Above Panettone by Art di Daniele Sperindio
Panettone by Art di Daniele Sperindio
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Expect only the best panettone at Art di Daniele Sperindio, which has come up with two flavours for the festive season made with premium Italian ingredients and organic Japanese eggs. The first, “Classico Glassato”, respects the time-honoured tradition with candied fruit and cedro lemon, infused with saffron. The second, the “Cioccolato e Amarone”, takes it up a notch with its combination of triple chocolate and amarene cherry; a dash of Timur pepper accentuates these decadent profiles.
Email book@artdidanielesperindio to order.
2. Ami Pâtisserie
Above Panettone from Ami Pâtisserie
Panettone from Ami Pâtisserie
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Two exquisite panettones are also up for grabs at Ami Pâtisserie, crafted by pastry chef Makoto Arami. The original “Ami Panettone” is the classic choice, with raisins, orange and lemon steeped in Grand Marnier and Cointreau for months on end, imbuing it with a fragrant orange aroma. But if you love all things coffee, go for the “Espresso Chocolate Ami Panettone”, which blends Valrhona chocolate with premium coffee beans and cranberries soaked in Kahlua.
Available to order at take.app/amipatisseriesg from December 1 to 31.
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3. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Above Nutella chocolate panettone from The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Nutella chocolate panettone from The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
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This Christmas, the Fullerton Hotel Singapore has released two flavours of panettone. While you can’t go wrong with its signature classic panettone with raisins, candied fruits and lemon peel infused with festive spices, the Nutella chocolate panettone will surely please with its blend of Nutella and Valrhona Manjari 64 per cent dark chocolate. If you’re celebrating Christmas alone this year, join in the fun too with single-serving portions.
Available to order at shop.fullertonhotels.com from now till December 27.
4. Da Paolo
Above Panettone from Da Paolo
Panettone from Da Paolo
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At Da Paolo, you will find several panettones worth enjoying with your family. Among them is the “Panettone Eccelente”, crafted with Egyptian dates for an unexpected complex sweetness, alongside candied fruits and Sicilian citrus peels, while lovers of bubblies will appreciate the “Panettone Prosecco”, filled with an indulgent prosecco cream.
Similar to panettone but much different in terms of texture is the pandoro, which Da Paolo also offers. Its version is made with Italian butter and sourdough starter, adding slight depth to this sweet “golden bread”.
Available to order at gastronomia-foodtoorder.dapaolo.com.sg.
5. Jupiter 57
Tucked away on Duxton Road is this not-so-secret supplier of panettone, wines, and other Italian confectioneries that are essential for the Christmas season. Here you can find a range of panettones from a variety of Italian brands and pâtisseries, including Scarpato (founded in 1888), Muzzi (founded in 1795), and Olivieri (founded in 1882).
Contact 9137 6564 to place an order.
6. Raffles Hotel Singapore
Above Panettone at Raffles Hotel Singapore (Photo: Raffles Hotel Singapore)
Panettone at Raffles Hotel Singapore (Photo: Raffles Hotel Singapore)
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This year, Raffles Hotel Singapore offers two panettones for the holidays that will please traditionalists. The first, of course, is a classic rendition topped with almonds, while the second is a delightful coffee chocolate panettone with beautiful touches of sweetness and bitterness.
Available to order at rafflescelebrations.com.sg from now till December 25.
7. Shangri-La Singapore
Above Pandan panettone at Shangri-La Singapore (Photo: Shangri-La Singapore)
Pandan panettone at Shangri-La Singapore (Photo: Shangri-La Singapore)
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Looking for the perfect mix of local and Italian flavours? Though Shangri-La Singapore also has a classic panettone with dried fruits and citrus, you don’t want to miss the pandan panettone, which infuses familiar fragrances into the soft, tender Italian crumb.
Available to order at boutique.shangri-la.com from now till December 26.
8. Conrad Centennial Singapore
Above Panettone at Conrad Centennial Singapore (Photo: Conrad Centennial Singapore)
Panettone at Conrad Centennial Singapore (Photo: Conrad Centennial Singapore)
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A sincere taste of home lies in Conrad Centennial Singapore’s homemade panettone, which comes packed with dried fruits and spice—the very flavour of Christmas. If that’s not to your liking, opt for the chocolate panettone studded with candy fruit instead, which makes for a delectable sweet treat.
Available to order at conradcentennialsingapore.oddle.me.
9. La Levain
Above Panettone at La Levain (Photo: La Levain)
Panettone at La Levain (Photo: La Levain)
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This underrated bakery in Kallang, run by a previous finalist for the World Gourmets Baker of the Year, has produced an excellent panettone for the season. Specially made with imported flour, sourdough, candied oranges, lemons and sultanas, the panettone comes with an irresistible crust and a pillow-soft interior.
Available to order at lalevain.com.
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Ethan is a dining writer with Tatler Singapore. Trained in literary arts and filmmaking, their work has previously been published in Esquire Singapore, Men's Folio, and with the Asian Film Archive and the Singapore International and Film Festival, across a wide range of interests from gastronomy to fashion and arts criticism.
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Ethan writes about exciting news in the F&B industry, specialising in fine dining, exclusive spirits launches, and new restaurants. They are always looking for riveting voices to bring something fresh to an already-dynamic industry.
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