Robertson Quay & Riverside

Robertson Quay and the riverside stretch to Clarke Quay are where Singapore goes for a relaxed Italian dinner by the water. The restaurants here are mostly casual, with alfresco tables along the Singapore River and a neighbourhood feel that suits weekends.

Pizzeria Vincenzo Capuano, the Singapore branch of the Naples pizzaiolo's restaurants, bakes puffy-crusted Neapolitan pizza at The Pier, while IL CLAY at Clarke Quay is another proper Neapolitan pizzeria. Publico on Nanson Road has a wood-fired oven, a bar and a large terrace, and Rosso Vino on Merbau Road is a long-standing favourite for pizza and pasta under the trees. Bella Pasta and Mondo Mio sit side by side at 30 Robertson Quay, both good for simple pasta and a glass of wine by the river.

This is a good area for families, groups and lazy weekend lunches. Riverside tables fill up on Friday and Saturday evenings, so book or arrive early.