Cover Singapore is hosting the largest pizza party with five new acclaimed pizzerias in 2024
Singapore is hosting the largest pizza party with five new acclaimed pizzerias in 2024
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The great migration of international pizza superstars brings their famous pies to sunny Singapore; and here are five places where you can find your perfect slice
You can’t buy happiness, but you can certainly buy pizza. Now, Singapore plays host to a great migration of international pizza superstars, all bringing their famous pies to sunny Singapore. And gone were the days when pizza meant a greasy slice from a cardboard box. We’re talking about doughs fermented longer than some relationships, ovens that could make a dragon jealous, and toppings so carefully sourced they practically come with their own passports.
From Neapolitan classics that could transport you straight to the streets of Naples to popular newfangled hybrids that could raise eyebrows in admiration, these are some of the best and newest—and if we may, utterly delicious—pizzerias in Singapore. Grab a napkin cause you’ll need it.
1. L’antica Pizzeria Da Michele
Above The world famous L’antica Pizzeria Da Michele lands in Singapore
The world famous L’antica Pizzeria Da Michele lands in Singapore
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When Julia Roberts sank her teeth into a slice at L’antica Pizzeria Da Michele in the wildly popular film Eat, Pray, Love, suddenly everyone from all over the globe wanted a piece of this pie. You can now chase the same fever dream at the Singaporean outpost, which adheres to a meticulously guarded traditional recipe passed down for generations for over 150 years. Thanks to the insistence on using caputo flour and a customised Stefano Ferrara Napoli—an Italian-made domed brick oven exclusively for all of da Michele outlets worldwide—to cook their pies, the crust promises light and airy textures with an evenly distributed char.
On the pizzas, one can savour ingredients sourced from select producers and farmers in Southern Italy. Think creamy Agerola fior di latte, intensely savoury Armatore Cetara anchovies, and a punchy 45-day aged spianata calabra salami.
L’antica Pizzeria Da Michele
Address: 8 Club Street, #01-08, S(069472)
2. Beyond the Dough
Above Beyond the Dough presents the Singapore Rampage as an homage to the Singapore prawn noodle
Beyond the Dough presents the Singapore Rampage as an homage to the Singapore prawn noodle
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Japanese pizzaiolo maverick Eddie Murakami, who trained at the highly rated Pizza Strada and Pizza Studio Tamaki in Tokyo, Japan, now makes excellent Tokyo-Neapolitan pizzas at Beyond the Dough in Kampong Glam. He makes a special dough that is fermented for over 30 hours before it is baked in a wood-fired oven; the result is a crust that eats light and a tad bit chewy with some crunch from the crisp edges. One might notice a welcomed touch of savouriness in the pie thanks to Murakami’s signature toss of Okinawan sea salt in the oven before baking.
Classics such as the Margherita, 5 Formaggi and Bismarck are reliably tasty. But for something unique, go for the Singapore Rampage, boasting a base of chilli and shrimp, inspired by the Singapore prawn noodle soup. Consider washing the pies down with some small-batch premium Japanese sakes or wines from the New World and Old World, all nimbly curated by director Shinji Yokota.
Beyond the Dough
Address: 150 Arab Street, S(199832)
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3. Torno Subito
Above Celebrated chef Massimo Bottura putting on the finishing touches for his signature Neapolitan-style pizza
Celebrated chef Massimo Bottura putting on the finishing touches for his signature Neapolitan-style pizza
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After hosting many pop-ups and collaboration dinners in Singapore, celebrated chef Massimo Bottura has finally opened his inaugural permanent dining concept in the lush Como Dempsey enclave. Torno Subito, which is the second outpost of his fine-casual Italian restaurant that first opened in Dubai in 2019, is a joyful reflection of his family and his childhood spent in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Besides playful modern Italian fare made up of pasta and small plates, Bottura also slings out pizzas that earned its flagship in Dubai a one Michelin star.
Made with every intent to honour Neapolitan-style pizza using petra flour, the 48-hour fermented dough results in a light and airy pizza crust that is distinctly aromatic. The same philosophy goes into ingredient sourcing too. Take the Regina Margherita, for instance, where tomatoes are from San Marzano, fior di latte mozzarella from Naples, and olive oil from Modena.
Torno Subito
Address: 26 Dempsey Road, #01 02, S(249686)
4. Il Clay Supper Club
Above Il Clay Supper Club’s Neapolitan-style pizza uses a 48-hour proofed dough
Il Clay Supper Club’s Neapolitan-style pizza uses a 48-hour proofed dough
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The newly refreshed Clarke Quay is everything but boring, and something is bubbling at Il Clay Supper Club, a chic pizzeria by day and riverside supper club by night. At the hearth is Italian chef Ciro Sorrentino, most renowned for his pizzeria Magherí in Cesenatico, Italy which ranks among the 50 Top Pizzeria Eccellente Italia in 2023. The Italian native’s Neapolitan-style pizza uses a 48-hour proofed dough which results in a pronounced crust; this is best represented with the classic Pizza Napoletana and the bestselling Regina Margherita, brightened with juicy Italian tomatoes and herbaceous pesto.
The pièce de résistance? Sorrentino’s 6 cheese and honey pizza, which is an amalgamation of flor di latte, smoked provolone, pecorino, mascarpone, gorgonzola mousse, and parmesan crisps finished with a drizzle of truffle acacia honey. Each bite delivers lush and chewy textures with intense sweet and savoury flavours.
Il Clay Supper Club
Address: Block D, 3D River Valley Rd, #01-04, S(179023)
5. Fortuna
Above Fortuna is Singapore’s first Sicilian-Neapolitan restaurant
Fortuna is Singapore’s first Sicilian-Neapolitan restaurant
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Take a sojourn to the south of Italy in Fortuna Singapore, the island’s first Sicilian-Neapolitan restaurant. Hailing from Sydney, this concept is the brainchild of Giorgo Sorce, the No. 87 pizzaiolo in the world; chef Omar Tutino; and F&B operator Egon Marzaioli. Expect a full-on carb affair because you cannot start without grazing on the wood-fired baked bread, drizzled liberally with housemade chilli oil and honey. While you’re at it, take a chance on the fried calamari which comes paired with a robust salumi XO mayo.
Know that your pizzas are crafted by a master pizzaiolo, which uses a dough that has been fermented for at least 50 hours. For something with a little more crunch, go for the fried and baked pizzas, which are gently fried, then baked to dry off the extra oil. The result offers extra crisp and flavour to the pizza dough.
Fortuna
Address: 7 Craig Road, S(089667)
