Solo Ristorante

The ambience was good. The restaurant was in a shophouse in the central location yet cultural area. The decor was simple but had a homey vibe. The food was ok, well cooked but not wowed. The portions were quite small. The seasoning was a bit on the salty side, but the pasta was a perfect al dente. The fish carpacio was fresh and delicious, with a nice sauce to open up our palate. The octopus was juicy and the dessert was awesome. That said, we may not come back again soon since there are so many nice Italian restaurants around.

This meal ruined all other meals for me — in the best possible way. Tucked inside a cosy, warmly lit haven, Solo isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a whole mood. There’s also a private room available for booking. Oh and yes, they’ve got an open kitchen, so you have a meal and a show! We had the SOLO Sharing Menu that starts at $98++ per pax. Started with Pan-Seared Foie Gras — silky, buttery, and melts faster than your weekend plans. Then came the Truffle Focaccia, fluffy as a cloud, kissed with truffle and wrapped in creamy burrata and Parma ham. And the Uni Tagliolini is fresh ocean umami goodness in every twirl. Then came the Grilled Iberico Pork Chop — tender, juicy, flavourful. And the Wood-Fired Wagyu Striploin… tender, smoky, and so succulent that we didnt want it to end. The finale was the Tiramisu — moist, balanced, and utterly irresistible. Top-tier ingredients, Michelin-worthy flavours, and such smooth service — and trust me, every bite was so good.

Absolutely delicious food and a wonderful dining experience! Every dish we tried was full of flavor and definitely worth a try. The staff were all incredibly friendly and attentive, especially Mastro, who gave us a detailed introduction to the menu. When we felt the portion sizes were a bit small and asked about adding more dishes, he patiently answered all our questions and helped us with our requests. We were very satisfied with the overall experience — from the food to the ambiance to the service, everything was excellent. Highly recommended! ---

I had an outstanding meal here last night — no complaints at all. Every dish was so good it honestly blew my mind. You can immediately see why this is a Michelin restaurant and why it's so highly raved about. Although the bill was on the higher side, it was worth every dollar. For reference, we had the Solo Sharing-style menu set (SGD$98++ per pax) with the choice of: 2 starters: Tartare Di Gamberi & Fegato Grasso; 1 pasta: Tagliolini with add-on extra Uni (+SGD8 per pax & +SGD$12 for the add-on extra Uni); 2 mains: Barramundi & Maiale; and 1 dessert: Il Solo Tiramisu (+SGD5). Service was excellent too. We were served by Jean, who was friendly, helpful, and professional throughout. The lady boss (or possibly the manager) was also very kind and offered us 2 tiramisus on the house because our mains were delayed due to our order being accidentally overlooked, which was such thoughtful hospitality. Overall, I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone. Every dish we tried was fantastic, so I can't single out a favourite — just go and try as many as you can! I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu.

Had an amazing dining experience at Solo Ristorante Singapore 🤍 Chef special White Truffle Pasta was incredibly fragrant and indulgent, rich, earthy flavours done perfectly. The Uni Pasta was a standout too, creamy, fresh, and full of umami. Every bite was pure satisfaction. Highly recommended for anyone who loves refined Italian cuisine and premium ingredients ✨

Made a reservation for 2 on a Monday night. And while I was navigating the reservation, I was surprised that Solo requires a $50 per head authorisation on cancellation of reservations. It was unusual as most restaurants of better caliber charged lesser or if not none. I can understand the reasons behind it, restaurant size and food preparations etc.. but the high charge, left me with equally high expectations since Solo dared to charge, it should somehow reflect on their restaurant’s confidence as well. Restaurant was quiet and there were barely 5-6 tables seated. We ordered and the waitress attending to us was lukewarm and somewhat rude. Interrupting us as we chatted to clear the table, serving dishes without a single word or sharing with us what was being served, just very very impersonal and relatively too causal for service at such a restaurant that charges premium in every extent. Food was served quite swiftly after ordering. And it was the start of a disappointing journey. Crudo - Bland. Despite using Gamberi Prawns which was suppose to be sweet and flavourful, flavour was too forgettable and lacked. Ingredients not particularly fresh and texture lacked lustre. Veal with Tuna Sauce - Tasted and bites like Tuna. It was so much like Tuna that I almost didn’t believe I was eating Veal. Besides living up to the Tuna sauce, it was mediocre. There was no depth, and only Tuna. Baked Eggplant - Tasted alright. Hits all the right places, the flavour of the cheese, the tomato sauce, the texture of the eggplant. Resembles a homemade dish that was made by an old Italian Mamma. Comforting at least but nothing fancy or memorable. Pasta - Serving size was alright. Flavour was alright. Texture of the pasta was good. Sauce was conservative and was exactly what how it was described; like a homemade Mushroom sauce. Nothing memorable either. For a restaurant that charges easily a premium for every dish served, you will naturally expect more. And in any aspect, such as service, food quality, food taste, food presentation and ambience should live up to the amount charged. It’s disappointing that my whole experience fell short in every aspect. If not for the personal touch the restaurant owner gave after I gave him feedback and his kind attempt in service recovery, I will have only given this restaurant a 1-2 star review. Of course, to be fair, I may have ordered the not so good dishes off the menu, but nonetheless, I hope Solo does live up to their prices and their reputation. May consider going back there again, but it’s definitely not high on my list.

The Italian cuisine here is amazing. Every dish was so well explained, and you can really feel their passion for the food. Everything tasted authentic and beautifully presented. A lovely dining experience from start to finish!

While they open only at 6pm for dinner (like most of the resto at Amoy St and Telok Ayer), they can serve Aperitivo at 5pm, with happy hour discounts! Great for just after work catch up and nice Italian meals. The Chef served complimentary cheese/ ham board and freshly cooked mozzarella balls. Great experience!

The food was innovative Italian, with nice classic dishes. For the price we paid, several things did not add up for me, hence the lower rating for this place. Service quality: The waiter was dismissive of me, and only focused his attention on my partner. He knew it was my birthday we were celebrating but could not act with respect towards me. When I told him my pasta was too al dente, he said dismissively "well, pasta is supposed to be like that!". Later he pressured my partner into order a dessert for my birthday, even though we didn't want to order a dessert. I saw other ladies with a stool for their handbags but there was no place for me to put my handbag but on the floor. No one noticed this and offered me a stool or bag holder. Ambience: Noisy and cold (aircon blasting down on my head). The noise from other tables was unbearable. I could not have a proper conversation. The chef owner was kind but his presence at the end of the meal was not enough to remove the bad experience I already had. This place has opportunities to improve the service and environment. Decent food but again, for the premium price we paid, the entire experience under delivered..

If the nice ambience and friendly welcome are not enough to start off on the right foot, try the parmigiana. 100% authentic, tasty, exactly as it should be. I only wish they had it also in main size, not just starter size. The ravioli ricotta and spinach are also a great main. And I didn't try, but a friend ordered the tiramisu and il tooled amazing. Look forward to go back here soon!