Holland Village & Bukit Timah

Holland Village, Bukit Timah and the leafy estates around Greenwood Avenue and Thomson have a cluster of neighbourhood Italian restaurants that locals have relied on for years. They are relaxed, family-friendly and well away from the tourist trail.

Peperoni Pizzeria on Greenwood Avenue has been serving thin-crust pizza, including its famous extra-large sharing pies, since 2004. In Holland Village, La Nonna and Holland Bar L'Operetta sit on Lorong Mambong with alfresco tables for pizza and wine. Al Borgo on Bukit Timah Road is a cosy trattoria with homemade pasta, and Trattoria da Mimmo on Clover Way in Thomson is a family-run spot for pizza and southern Italian cooking.

These restaurants suit weeknight family dinners and casual weekend meals. Parking can be tight in Holland Village, so take the MRT or a taxi where you can.