# Italian Restaurants in Bukit Merah

Italian restaurants in Singapore run from casual pasta and pizza chains to trattorias and fine-dining kitchens. Pork, lard and wine are common in Italian cooking, so most are not halal, though some outlets hold MUIS certification. Sit-down Italian restaurants often add service charge and GST to menu prices.

## Key facts
- Listings: 12
- Matched to a government licence/register: 1
- Median years in business: 8

## How to choose
- Check whether menu prices are nett or "++" (service charge and GST added).
- For halal Italian food, verify the outlet on the MUIS directory; "no pork, no lard" is not certification.
- Ask whether pasta is made in-house and whether gluten-free pasta is available, if that matters to you.
- Smaller trattorias have few tables, so book ahead for weekend dinners.

## Listings (top 12)
- [Homemade Italian](https://lookup.sg/biz/homemade-italian), Tiong Bahru · 3 min walk from Havelock MRT · registered 2007
- [Forketta](https://lookup.sg/biz/forketta), Tiong Bahru · Blk 58 Seng Poh Ln · 3 min walk from Havelock MRT · SFA licensed
- [G&B Bistro](https://lookup.sg/biz/g-and-b-bistro), Bukit Merah · 321 Alexandra Rd, #01-06 Alexandra Central · 10 min walk from Queenstown MRT · registered 2018
- [Lucca's Trattoria](https://lookup.sg/biz/luccas-trattoria), Tiong Bahru · 77 Tiong Bahru Rd · 2 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Original Sin Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/original-sin-restaurant), Bukit Merah · Brickworks Estate, 1 Jalan Bukit Merah · 11 min walk from Queenstown MRT
- [Tino's Pizza Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/tinos-pizza-cafe), Tiong Bahru · 302 Tiong Bahru Rd · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [Da Paolo Gastronomia](https://lookup.sg/biz/da-paolo-gastronomia), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-108 VivoCity · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT · registered 2006
- [Ristorante Palermo](https://lookup.sg/biz/ristorante-palermo), Bukit Merah · 2 Keppel Bay Vista, #02-03 · 10 min walk from Telok Blangah MRT · registered 2021
- [PastaMania - Italian Casual Dining @ HarbourFront Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/pastamania-italian-casual-dining-harbourfront-centre), HarbourFront · 1 Maritime Square, #02-05/06/07 HarbourFront Centre · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Casa Cicheti (Tiong Bahru)](https://lookup.sg/biz/casa-cicheti-tiong-bahru), Tiong Bahru · 78 Guan Chuan St, #01-41 · 6 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Il Piccolo](https://lookup.sg/biz/il-piccolo), Bukit Merah · Food Court, 3752 Bukit Merah Central · 9 min walk from Redhill MRT
- [PastaGo](https://lookup.sg/biz/pastago), Tiong Bahru · Tiong Bahru Plaza B1 · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT

## FAQs
### Is there halal Italian food in Singapore?
Yes, some Italian restaurants and pizza outlets are MUIS halal-certified, but most are not, as dishes often use pork or wine. Check the MUIS directory before you go.

### What does "++" mean on a Singapore menu?
"++" means a 10% service charge and 9% GST will be added. GST is charged on the service charge too, so the multiplier is 1.1 × 1.09 = 1.199 – a $50++ meal costs about $59.95. IRAS lets restaurants that levy a service charge show pre-GST prices, but they must state prominently that prices are subject to GST and service charge.

### What happened to the A, B, C, D hygiene grades in Singapore?
From 19 January 2026 SFA replaced the annual A–D hygiene grade with the SAFE framework. Outlets now get A (more than three years with no major lapse), B (one to three years), NEW (operating under a year) or C (a court conviction for a food-safety offence or a licence suspension under the demerit-points system). Scan the QR code on the SFA licence at the counter to see the current grade.

## Sources
- MUIS – Certified Eating Establishments: https://muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments
- IRAS – Displaying and quoting prices (GST): https://www.iras.gov.sg/taxes/goods-services-tax-(gst)/basics-of-gst/invoicing-price-display-and-record-keeping/displaying-and-quoting-prices
- SFA – New Safety Assurance for Food Establishment (SAFE) framework: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/news-publications/newsroom/new-safety-assurance-for-food-establishment--safe--framework--to-strengthen-food-safety

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; contact details appear only on Lookup Verified listings.