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S$38 set lunch and Italian comfort cooking at La D’Oro

The former fine-dining restaurant has rebranded itself as a casual eatery, and it works really well

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Jaime Ee

Published Thu, Aug 29, 2024 · 10:15 PM
    • Casual Italian food is now served in the upscale surroundings of La D'Oro.
    • The refreshing rocket and gorgonzola salad.The refreshing rocket and gorgonzola salad.
    • The Bismarck panini layers toasted baguette with mushroom duxelles, mortadella ham and raw mushroom shavings.
    • Scrambled egg and uni with toasted brioche.
    • Pan-fried tomino cheese is served with sweet Japanese tomatoes.
    • Freshly pressed pasta in a rich squid ink sauce topped with Japanese squid.
    • The chef's star aglio olio pasta.
    • Japanese custard pudding in golden caramel sauce.
    • Casual Italian food is now served in the upscale surroundings of La D'Oro. PHOTO: LA D'ORO
    • The refreshing rocket and gorgonzola salad.The refreshing rocket and gorgonzola salad. PHOTO: JAIME EE/BT
    • The Bismarck panini layers toasted baguette with mushroom duxelles, mortadella ham and raw mushroom shavings. PHOTO: JAIME EE/BT
    • Scrambled egg and uni with toasted brioche. PHOTO: JAIME EE/BT
    • Pan-fried tomino cheese is served with sweet Japanese tomatoes. PHOTO: JAIME EE/BT
    • Freshly pressed pasta in a rich squid ink sauce topped with Japanese squid. PHOTO: JAIME EE
    • The chef's star aglio olio pasta. PHOTO: JAIME EE/BT
    • Japanese custard pudding in golden caramel sauce. PHOTO: JAIME EE/BT

    RESTAURANT REVISIT

    La D’Oro #01-16/17 Mandarin Gallery Singapore 238897 Tel: 8382-6200 Open daily for lunch and dinner: 11.30 am to 3 pm; 5.30 pm to 10.30 pm

    TWO years ago, a chef dreamt about Michelin stars. He opened a restaurant and pulled out all the stops: Moody, dim-lit counter. Omakase-style menu, priced according to the market sentiment then – high. To hedge his bets, he added a semi-casual dining room. And he waited for customers to come.

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