Italian Osteria X Review: Hidden Italian Restaurant At Bugis By An Ex Chef Of A Michelin-Starred Restaurant

This heroic one-man-show purchases ingredients, takes orders, prepares the food, clears the tables, and washes the dishes. 10 Best Italian Restaurants In Singapore For Date Nights His culinary journey kicked off when he was working as a part-timer at Yoshinoya in Secondary Three. With 12 seats, it’s easy to think that diners will have to pay upwards of $100 per head.

Their pasta dishes average at $10, while the lowest-priced pizza go for $16.90. Amazingly, the 12” Parma Ham Pizza ($19.90) is also priced lower than regular pizza chains, who litter their pizza with cheap slices of cold cuts. Balancing food costs while maintaining the quality of the food can be a delicate task, and Jesse admits that he’s still figuring out the process.

The affordable pricing ties in with Jesse’s goal of making Italian Osteria X accessible for everyone. Food at Italian Osteria X The menu is divided into pizza and pasta, with five pizzas and three pasta dishes to choose from. My favourite pizza from my two visits is the Parma ‘Garden’ Pizza ($19.90) .

The Parma ham that Jesse uses is affixed with the D.O.P seal, certifying that it’s made in Parma. It packs the same nuttiness and lush fatty streaks that Parma ham is known for, boasting a whole lot of rich meaty flavours that syncs up nicely with the cheese. This pizza feeds around two to three people, and I would recommend couples to order a pizza and pasta to share.

It’s best to give everything a thorough mix before eating as it emulsifies the egg and sauce to give an extra touch of creaminess. While the sauce was on the meatier and richer side, I felt that it gave a nice heartiness that proved to be quite addictive.

Livorno ‘Linguine’ ($10.90) is a simple serving of linguine pasta, tomato sauce, garlic prawns, and soft boiled egg. Ambience at Italian Osteria X Italian Osteria X is neither obtrusive nor obnoxious, and seems to bless the quaint Crawford Lane neighbourhood with a touch of Italian-esque charm.

Jesse is aware of the space limitations, and does his best to work faster when the restaurant is full. The verdict After my first visit to Italian Osteria X, I knew that this humble little eatery would be one of my go-to places for Italian food. Unlike Jesse who wants to make his food accessible to all, the least I could do is to write about him and his incredible restaurant.

Check out other affordable pasta restaurants which sell the likes of chilli crab, sio bak and truffle pasta! 6 Pasta Restaurants Under $15 For Italian Food Cravings On Date Nights Address: Blk 463 Crawford Lane, #01-09, Singapore 190463 Opening hours: Tue-Sun 5:30pm to 9:30pm Italian Osteria X is not a halal-certified eatery Photos taken by Huang Xiao.