Scarpetta, the deeply Italian pleasure of mopping up pasta sauce with bread, perfectly captures this restaurant’s charming informality. The cosy 30-seater, located on the trendy Amoy Street, has become wildly popular for its authentic handcrafted pastas and freshly baked Tuscan schiacciata (flatbread) . Start with the decadent auction-grade sea urchin toast with seaweed butter, followed by the crisp radicchio salad drizzled with truffle vinaigrette.
As for the mains, you really can’t go wrong with the simple elegance of cacio e pepe, crowned with crispy guanciale. For those who like a little more fire in their belly, the all’Assassina, with pomodoro tomato and chilli, delivers a tantalising heat. To drink, there’s a fine selection of Italian wines and classic cocktails. Couple this with their friendly prices and warm, convivial service, it’s no wonder there’s often a line out the door.
