If you’ve ever had the chance of dining at an authentic Italian restaurant Singapore, then you will agree that real Italian cuisine is mainly based on freshness and high-quality ingredients. Besides, Italian traditional diet is healthy.

You didn’t know? That’s most likely because Italian food you find just outside Italian borders is 90% ‘fake food.” Actually, the distance from reality is more or less that of a Picasso painting, but with no artistic value.

So, how do you recognize authentic Italian cuisine when dining in Singapore? Read on below to uncover more!

Cappuccino Deadline is 12 AM

Cappuccino in Italy is meant for breakfast, maybe a late breakfast, but only for breakfast. Sometimes it is tolerated as an afternoon snack with biscotti, but don’t say that too out loud. There’s no way there could be an upgrade and drink it during or at the end of a meal corresponds to blasphemy.

If you would like, you may always have an Espresso, no matter where, when or why. Nobody is going to judge you for that, but if you ask for a Cappuccino at the end of a meal, more so a dinner, prepare to face the consequences.

Forget Dressings

Italians like to have their salad in a very simple way, just a little bit of olive oil, salt, vinegar, and you’re good to go. Unlike most of the Anglo-Saxons countries, who believe salad should be consumed at the start of the meal, we have it as a side dish that accompanies the second, the meat or fish-based dish in Italian traditions. While we’re at it, Italian dressing isn’t Italian at all.

Overcooked Pasta

One of the biggest problems with pasta is the amount of time it takes to cook it. Italians love their pasta al dente, a little-under-cooked and slightly crunchy. Whether you’re taking spaghetti, penne, fusilli, or any other kind of pasta, a real authentic Italian restaurant Singapore will never serve it overcooked. If you’re unsure what overcooked means by Italian’s standards, just try to throw it on the wall. If it sticks too well you did something wrong.

Now you have the tools to discover the authentic Italian restaurant Singapore. Be sure to do your homework and examine what different Italian restaurants in Singapore serve customers before you finally get to book a table and enjoy your meal.