Reviews of Cugini Trattoria Pizzeria. (Restaurant) - Singapore (Singapore).

Cugini Trattoria Pizzeria

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37 Joo Chiat Pl, Singapore 427761

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Reviews of Cugini Trattoria Pizzeria

G. Y.

We are on off day and decided to eat Italian food. This is our first time dining in here and I would say that this is not the last. They served the best food in Singapore. My friends who are chef knew that the food here use premium ingredients we ordered Calamari, Pastas and Pizza. We enjoyed and liked all the food that we had and we know that we came into a right place. Worth the price and not to mention their magnificent service. It seems that we are in a fine dining restaurant. Thanks to Tina who give us a splendid service. We will definitely come back. More power to Cugini owners, special thanks to the chef and staff. Who provides a first class experience.

M. S.

Very nice food ambiance and service . I really enjoyed our dinner. And will come back and recommend this to our friends. Thanks to Tina and Belle for your outstanding hospitality.

j. p.

The food is really outstanding! Every meal we had was full of flavor and cooked to perfection. I really suggest the Secreto Iberico Pork, Ruspante & Amatriciana . Worth the money and for sure they use premium quality of ingredients. I was really impressed by the service here. The waitress were very knowledgable about the food and provided fantastic suggestions. Truly excellent service! 👏🏻 The atmosphere at this restaurant is absolutely great! The cozy atmosphere, soft lighting, and elegant decor make the ideal setting for any special occasion. Kudos to Cugini team and Owners for bringing Authentic taste of Italian Cuisine in Singapore.

D. K.

Sooo goodd!! 😋😋 Ordered the pizza with Parma Ham (Crudo e Rucola) and the Pesto pasta was just okay.. the atmosphere was just perfect, we can still talk over the music. Be mindful of their opening hours, they close at 3pm & open again at 6pm.

M. C. B.

Me and my husband had an amazing experience here in Cugini. The place is very unique, that can bring you the feels of Santorini. I also find the place clean and pleasant that can makes the place very romantic. The staffs welcome us with a big smile and warm greetings. Special thanks to Tina. She is very accommodating and passionate to her work. She gives recommendation that really help us to choose foods easily. My favorite is the semi-sun-dried tomato in our pizza that really compliment the creamy sauce of Solepomodoro Pizza. We also enjoy the Home-Made Tagliatelle Amatriciana. I could say that Cugini serve high quality of foods. I can't wait try the other food from their menu. It's my first time here in Cugini and definitely not my last. And next time to visit here I will bring my friends.

B. L.

Vibrant decor and ambience, with the open kitchen providing a nice backdrop of buzz. The pastas were well presented and tasty though portions were rather small. Steak was a 7 out of 10 - unremarkable but their pizza was on point and perhaps the star of the night. Service was more than decent throughout. Price point a tad on the steep side given size of servings.

j. t.

I love the service of this restaurant. No matter now crowded and tired the service team still puts a smile on the face, are patient and accommodating. Food wise I think over all is just ok. Started with fried calamari, this was prob my fave dish of the night, then we ordered the white cream based pizza with sausage. The pizza in middle was soft and mushy but Ends were nice and crispy. Taste was not bad. Then came the Lobster pasta, everything tastes nice except that the pasta was overly al Dente, also it kinda tasted like box pasta, don’t think they make the pasta themselves. Ended off the dinner with Tiramisu, it was ok but we were not blown away. Overall, we may be back, but probably to try other dishes.

R. L.

Excellent service by Tina & Belle; we had a pleasant and lovely experience overall, and our needs were promptly catered to. The food, especially the wood-fired pizza, was very well done and satisfying - just the right amount of dough, neither too crisp nor too much bread. Would repeat any day at this respectable and atmospheric trattoria.

K.

Legit hearty and good Italian food! Proper wood fired oven for the pizzas. Wagyu carpaccio was excellent!

A. M.

I had an amazing experience at last night. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the pasta, and the service was top-notch. tina and Belle, were very attentive and made excellent recommendations. The ambiance was perfect for a relaxing evening out.

阿.

This place gives me a “Greece” feeling as the color theme is just like Santorini - Blue & White. Greeted by very friendly staff - Iza & Tina. Order was taken promptly but it took a while for food to be served but it was worth the wait. While waiting, noticed their pasta are all hand-made as the staff were doing it at the counter! Food portion not very big so if you are a big eater is recommended to add some side dishes. We ordered a Caesar Salad & a Pasta. The staff told us we should have ordered their Pizza (Next time for sure!). Both yummy! Thank you for the warm hospitality!

N. F.

The Pizza is fantastic. High quality dough and great toppings! Also the vibe is proper Mediterranean. Will come back frequently. We had a blast with our two little kids, thanks to the friendly staff, Tina and Bell, if I remember correctly.

C. C.

First time here at Cugini. We had the focaccia, calzone and lava cake. Focaccia was nice and soft. Calzone is a folded pizza with ham, mushrooms, cheese, tomato and egg. Lava cake had gooey insides and was served with a generous helping of thick vanilla ice cream. It also had a side of berries which complemented the chocolate. Tina and Belle provided attentive and friendly service, chatted with us and suggested some menu items. Ambience was warm and cozy. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Decor is retro and pleasant. Would come again.

M. S.

Tina and Belle really looked after us at Cugini’s. Pizza and pasta are both excellent, and the extra limoncellos got us home. Very nicely. Great neighbourhood joint - worth travelling for!

X. K.

Had a lovely dinner at Cugini with amazing food and great service! The pizza and pasta we had were from the specials menu and they were delicious. Ended dinner with desserts and their lemon tart is so so good. Atmosphere is nice and chill too.

A. S. M.

Tina was incredible - we arrived quite late and she stayed attentive and didn’t rush us even though they were closing . Food is always consistently good and served hot which is not always the case in Singapore: Wine list offers interesting alternatives outside the classics and is reasonably priced for the quality and vintages. Corkage prices are fair too - try it especially if you live in Joo Chiat !

S. J.

Appreciate the great service provided the staff team despite the busy friday night. Tina was very friendly and attentive to our needs. The food was delicious and worth the value. Our favourite was the solepomodoro pizza! The crust was thin and crispy! Will be back here next time!

W. N.

Had a great dinner. Thanks to Tina and Belle for being attentive and taking good care of us while dining.

H. T. S.

Delizioso. The food was so yummy that we forgot to take photos to post. Pizza is absolutely need not to forget and the pasta was al dente and yummy. Tiramisu was the best to finish our meal. I was impressed with their service on how they handle a lot of customers. All of them are very friendly and nice and you can see their passion. We will be back for sure. Very nice place and restaurant. Highly Highly recommended😁

D.

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional service provided by two of your staff members, Tina and Belle, during my daughter's 11th birthday celebration. The food at Cugini was delicious and authentic, but the staff made it perfect! Tina helped us from the start to the end from taking our reservation of 13pax till billing. Nothing was too much for her and she was always with a smile and her service was quick and efficient! Belle, who served our table, was equally impressive. She was attentive, friendly and made sure all kids had their food and drinks in timely order. Both Tina and Belle exemplify the high standards of service and I wanted to ensure their efforts are recognized. Thank you for making our daughter's birthday a memorable occasion.

j. b.

Nice Italian restaurant and quite good business for a weekday. Open Carpark near the restaurant. Service is good. Ordered pizza and risotto. Find the pizza quite wet and risotto has that little uncooked taste. Overall still a nice place to have a meal.

J. Y.

Yummy pizza and pasta. Friendly service by Tina. Our go to place for pizza!

J. L.

Ambience is great for a semi casual setting. Food tasted above average - the pizza bread was fantastic. I wasn’t a fan of the home made vanilla ice cream unfortunately.

B. C.

Our restaurant experience was nothing short of perfect! When we arrived we were greeted with a warm welcome by Iza and Tina. They gave complimentary bread which was really good along with a fresh sauce. We had the crudo e rucola pizza (basically parma ham and rocket on a pizza) and the pomodoro pasta both of which were really good as well. The pomodoro sauce in particular tasted really fresh and not as sour as those made with canned tomatoes. When asked what the sauce was, we found out it was actually made from scratch with fresh produce from italy (not canned). Honestly really impressed with the food, service, ambience and everything this place had to offer. Will be back to try their other dishes.

A. S.

This is a really nice place to visit with family and/or friends. We came on Saturday night and it was pretty busy, so our food took quite a while to come. However, once it did finally arrive, we were blown away by the quality of the flavours. I'd definitely recommend you try the bruschetta de pomodoro as a starter, and also the diavola pizza. We also brought a cake with us to celebrate my sister's birthday, and the restaurant kept it in their fridge for us before serving it (while playing a happy birthday song on the speakers and embarrassing her completely). So yeah, overall really good food, service, and the staff are friendly too. Would recommend.

m. m.

All the staff are friendly, and the food is superb. I’ve never tasted pasta this perfectly al dente before. Everything is perfectly balanced on my taste buds. Will surely keep on coming back here

K. N.

Love the chic ambience and wide selections of wine and vegetarian/vegan options. The truffle ravioli is one of their signature dishes and is really good. Their pizzas are oven-fired and prepared with excellent sour dough.

C. L.

First visit. Tried the seasonal pizza with mixed of cheeses & Iberico; loved it! Ravioli & Tiramisu was ok.

S. C.

The best pizza dough I ever had!! The dough is so chewy, moisture inside and the bake smell is top grade. First time here and I know more to come. Appetiser focaccia with their homemade dip is also a great dish, refreshing with a smoky taste👍🏽 Creamy milky but not sweet panna cotta and the ambience is great for a casual dine in. This is absolutely a place with quality food with affordable price.

W. T. J.

I had both pizza (Diavola) and pasta (bolognese). Not bad. I would skip the desserts.

D. O.

My family and I ate in Cugini last June 1, 2023. Our good friend was also with us that night. We ordered Calamari fritters, Bruschetta, Margherita pizza (for kids) and Parma Ham pizzas, Mussels bouillabaisse, Seafood pasta and another Red Sauced pasta for kids, Tiramisu and another pistachio dessert. We super love the food as the doneness was perfect. The staffs were really friendly especially Tina who made sure all our food and drinks were served completely. Cugini is highly recommended and we will definitely come back here again!

c. h. t.

I really liked the food here. Though we came dinner, we though that it will be crowd as always when we pass by, that’s why we try our luck today and lucky we have a chance to come and try the food. All I can say is that our tummy’s are very full and it’s very worth it. We like the crust of the pizza and the pastas are very good. The value for money that you spend here are very worth it and I can say it’s not average price but they have above average quality. The service is very good and they always provide a great gesture and smile everytime they come to our table. Thank you Tina, Belle and Razan for your service. We will keep on coming back here. Thanks for making us special.

m. m.

We had an amazing lunch here. The food was just fantastic. Love the ambiance. - the staff were very helpful and looked after us very well. They even decorated the table for my friends’ birthday. I can’t wait to go there again. Highly recommend it. Best Italian food and great restaurant 😊

R. A.

Was our first time at Cugini, ordered Spaghetto al frutti di mare and margheritta pizza and it was amazing, the quality of food, the ambiance plus the service staff! Superb! Highly recommended!

C. G.

This is a really underrated gem in Joo Chiat. Can’t believe I never knew it existed! Pizza and pasta were good, wine also good and service great. Will be back!

J. W.

Excellent service by Tina. She was friendly, helpful and prompt. Good food, but variety could be improved

W.

Was there for Christmas Eve dinner there was no Christmas menu. But it’s fine for me. I found it funny to see Hawaiian pizza in the menu. I thought it is offensive to put pineapples on a pizza for Italian. Lol. Order that and it tasted well! The shape of pineapple was cute and it was juicy. The sourdough pizza base was crispy and chewy. Their pizza was very good! Highly recommended. I also ordered this squid ink pasta(forgot the name). The texture was al dende! Amazingly tasty and flavourful! There was no squid but seafood instead. Downside: it was too dark at night I couldn’t see my food clearly and we didn’t get a table inside even we made a reservation.

Y. T.

Pizza is good. Overall the food is good. Cozy Ambience.

S. Y.

An amazing restaurant, great decor and tasty Italian fare. We loved the pizza and pastas. The calamari was really good! Strongly recommended

R. H.

Cugini has raised their pizza game now with a wood-fired pizza oven and the latest version of their pizza dough is really amazing. They make some of the best Neapolitan style pizzas in Singapore, but some of you may have to go with an open mind and learn how to appreciate this style of pizza. Some of the reviewers here clearly haven't done that. I had the special of the day which had burrata cheese, mortadella ham, and pistachios.

f.

Had an authentic Italian experience here. The ambience was nice. Can be abit noisy when crowded. The food was on point with the price you are paying for. However service can be slow when the place is crowded. There are some staff who might not be very well versed as they are part time that delays the service. Overall still fine. Wld come back again for sure.

M. A. R.

simple but elegant restaurant, a nice place to spend time with loved ones and friends..serving flavorful foods and cold drinks.. will surely be back ☺️

S. T.

Dinner was perfect! We will be back to try the rest of the menu.

E. E.

Good service and food. Came here first time for a quick lunch, since my wife had lunch already I ate most of the pizza, well ate most of everything. Great pizza dough and the toppings was generous!

Y. K. N.

The food is fantastic. I loved it very much. We had panetone as well.

S. I.

Great Pizzeria at Joo Chiat . We had dinner here , with some lovely pizzas

A. K. M.

A good restaurant for Italian cuisine. I love this place. Been there twice and it has been absolutely brilliant. The food never disappoints. The atmosphere and ambience is amazing. Good indoor and outdoor sitting options. Always make reservations. Don’t just walk-in or be that irritating customer that says to the Maître de at the door, “Can I call you now to make a reservation?” Service was slow on my second visit but they were short of staff. Took 30 minutes to get cocktails at my table but they were busy with a handful of service staff. The bar person was doubling up as well. Did not take any photos. Was just too absorbed with the food and ambience. Lovely, lovely restaurant.

D. K.

Myself and my wife love this restaurant. Great food and the service was excellent from Tina and Belle.

S. T.

Had a great time. Food was great, especially the grilled sea bream. Friendly service from Tina!

d.

My favourite Italian restaurant because they serve the best carbonara (they use pasteurised eggs and cheese) and pizzas. The service was great; the manager recommended items that I could eat safely while pregnant, which was really helpful! 100% recommend

F. C.

I visited the restaurant twice in a few days, the first time it was late at night and the second one at lunchtime. Both times I was welcomed by a smiling waitress with impeccable manners and a very friendly approach, especially Tina. The food was great, both the more traditional Italian recipes or some original elaborations. Focaccia and panpizza were particularly good, the burrata was sensational. Good wines and exceptional espresso as well. OveralI I believe the relaxed atmosphere and the chatty and informal environment makes it special. It is surely not cheap, but totally worth the money you spend.

E. R.

Great service by friendly and thoughtful staff. Food and ambience were great too. Public carpark conveniently located right opposite the restaurant.

A. C.

Good ambience… have indoor or outdoor seat. Staff were friendly. Food were good . Price on the high side.

v. t.

Always have a lovely evening here . Food and our service by Tina always consistently good .

G. T.

Cugini provided my wife, son & myself a wonderful dining experience. The ambience is cosy in a family style restaurant setting. The food is amazingly fresh & unique. What completed the experience was the exemplary service rendered by attentive staff: Belle, Tina & Razan, as well as part timer Rachel. Thank you for a great Valentine's Day evening! We will definitely be back!

S. T.

Nice authentic Italian restaurant found in the East! Great food with and vibes with Santorini decor. Will visit again.

C. H.

Not bad Italian for Singapore, good wine selection pizza is okay appetizers were good.

m. o.

Like much the hawaiian pizza & insalata caesar salad, and pasta cooked al dente. Chef knows how to prepare the food well. Very good 😋😋😋 And of course the good service by your approachable smiling staff! 😊😊😊 Thanks Tina for your good service. No wonder this place is always full when we pass-by. Good food! Good Service! Nice ambiance! Worth of money. Hope to come here again in the future. Overall, like to recommend to my friends to try to dine in here. Keep it up.. 👍😋👏

C. W. O.

Food is flavourful and good! Attentive service :)

N. S.

Good pizza but everyone raving about it made me have higher expectations. The dough is very good but the rest in taste goes a bit lacking. Generic is how I best can describe it. I like the drink selection however, good wine and beer! We went on a Sunday and it wasn't really busy but still felt inconvenient getting service sitting outside. Might go back but price versus food and service might fall against it.

j. m.

Belle and Tina were very accommodating to our requests for my niece’s birthday. Food was great! We love the burrata starter and pasta bolognese.

E. T.

We enjoy the food very much in this restaurant

C.

It’s always a pleasure to dine in Cugini! We live in the neighborhood and this is our go to place when we want to have a good meal. The pizzas are really good, and they don’t scrimp on the toppings. We also always tell our friends that this is the best pizza we’ve had in SG. We also like their pastas, especially the pomodoro and the ravioli al tartufo. The service is also excellent, especially Tina and Iza who took good care of us in the last three times we dined in. Glad that we have this amazing place in our neighborhood!

L.

It’s been some time since I had a meal at Cugini - the last time was when they were still at their previous location so I was looking forward to visiting them at Joo Chiat. It was nice sitting outdoors as it was quite a cooling night! We had the calamari, capriciossa pizza, squid ink fettuccine and the lobster risotto. Overall we were satisfied with what we ordered and really enjoyed the pizza as the dough was nice and fluffy. We ended the night with the molten lava cake and the pistachio semifreddo, both were pretty good too. Had read some reviews about poor service but we thought they were okay! The only thing we didn’t like throughout the night was the focaccia they served at the start - it was dry, hard and cold so none of us ended up eating it!

M. J.

This is my most favorite pizza place ever!!! The buffalo mozzarella Margharita pizza is a MUST TRY!! And I always go back to the restaurant for it. Loveeee it!! ❤️

R. T.

Location : Joo Chiat Food is good. Had Amatriciana pasta and Capricciosa pizza. I loved the pizza! Very filling and the dough was fragrant and overall combi is nice. We had chocolate lava cake as dessert, abit small but its good too. Place was quite full for Wednesday night. We did not make reservation but still got a table immediately. Waited for 15 to 20 mins for pasta and pizza to be served as i guess they are all freshly prepared upon ordering. Plain water not refilled but its okay because they seems to be short on floor staffs. Total damage $80 for 2 pax. Pic abit blue cause the lighting of the place is quite blueish.

O. C.

Really enjoyed our meal here. Would recommend to anyone. Carpacchio was brilliant.

M. B.

Love the calamari fritti, one of the best around, if not the best, will come back just for this starter alone. And the Iberico pork fillet is surprisingly juicy, a dish so simple yet so flavorful. As for the service, I personally find it pleasant, and sincere; just enough to make our meal here enjoyable...Price wise, yes, it's on the high side, but the quality definitely made up for it.

R. T.

food was wonderful and our server Tina was amazing, attentive and very helpful to accommodate to our group of 10! We had a good time :)

A. W.

Within 10 minutes walk from home. The service and attention could have been better. The parma ham pizza was tasty. We ordered 4 different pastas. The squid ink fettuccine was good, so was the vongole wine sauce, but the alio olio was slightly wet and blend. My mom commented that her spaghetti was too chewy for her liking. Otherwise the marinara was good. Perhaps old folks would like it softer. A suggestion would be to offer linguine as the flat surface would allow the sauce to hang on a bit more. We were sat outside and it was slightly warm. We also had tiramisu and lava cake. These were slightly pricy at $16 and $17. Be a while before I go back.

K. B.

Great food, decent serving portions.

Y. L. Y.

I remember it's quite empty on a Friday night.. Pizza and pasta was enjoyable but its jus a tad too expensive than the average restaurant pricing. $$$ type. Pasta is al dente, order spaghetto bottarga gamberi at 25++ Service was quite attentive.

S. Y.

Waited 30mins for chicken caesar salad but... I had better memory of past Caesar salad elsewhere. Al Nero was okay. Spaghetti Bottarga, the spaghetti was not boiled long enough.. Ruspante was okay. So, verdict, pizza is recommended but honestly not worth the wait.

S. s. l.

Chill vibes good food

G. B.

Good service. Nice food.

C. B.

We ate pizza, as an Italian I can say that it is really good, with quality ingredients. The menu in general is "true Italian", after many days of Asian cuisine, a regenerating break... Efficient and courteous service.

J. L.

The best Italian restaurant in SG. I’m serious!! It’s amazing and super super delicious. Me and my husband went to so many italian restaurants but here is the best. It's the pride of our town. The dough is so chewy that the pizza is on a whole different level. After eating here, pizza from other places is no longer pizza. Pizza from other places ended up in paper boxes. My appetite has increased so much that I can't even eat other pizza anymore. This is a place I often go to before having a baby and even with the baby💕 + Even the desserts are delicious ㅠㅠㅠㅠ The price is reasonable + the Italian owners are very friendly and highly recommended!!

D. V.

I ate the best pizza in Singapore, comparable to Italian ones and without compromising on local flavours

I.

Pizza restaurant pasta is Amatriciana

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