No. 1 Pizzeria In Singapore Launches New Menu In Chinatown—Here’s A First Look

Anto Pizza e Apertivi launches a new menu

There are plenty of great pizza restaurants in Singapore, but only a select few have earned a spot among the region’s very best. After recently clinching 15th place in the Asia-Pacific and being crowned the top pizzeria in Singapore by 50 Top Pizza in 2026, Anto Pizza e Apertivi’s marking the milestone with a refreshed menu, featuring several exciting new pizzas and desserts!

14 Best Pizza In Singapore For All Budgets, Including Hawker Stalls And Famous Restaurants

At the helm is Italian Chef Antonio Brancato, an award-winning pizzaiolo, AKA pizza master, with over 16 years of experience. As part of the revamp, expect a range of new flavours, all inspired by his life journey, from his roots in Southern Italy to his newly adopted home in Singapore.

Food at Anto Pizza e Apertivi

Like every good pizzeria, all the pizza here is prepared with hand-kneaded dough and fresh ingredients, before being baked in a wood-fired oven for that perfect crust.

With the tantalising scent of freshly-baked pizza quickly filling the room, we went straight for the pies and started with the Bottarga Alla Scapece ($38++). The pizza was topped with a load of tuna bottarga, AKA dried tuna roe, toasted almond slices, mint, fried zucchini, zucchini cream, fior di latte cheese, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil for added fragrance.

Visually, the pizza looked stunning, thanks to the vibrant green of the zucchini. But sadly, its flavours didn’t quite live up to expectations. The pizza tasted quite salty for us and quickly became cloying after just a few bites, likely due to the generous serving of tuna bottarga. This was a shame, as the pizza would have otherwise tasted great with the refreshing combination of mint and zucchini cream, zhnged up by the crunch from the toasted almonds and fried zucchini slices.

On the upside, we have to give props to the crust. It was the textbook definition of a great Neapolitan-style pizza, baked to perfection with a delicious smoky char and a fluffy, airy, and slightly chewy texture.

Up next was the Lucana Ritrovata ($38++), featuring a blended fava bean base, topped with roasted artichokes, fresh endives, smoked bacon, onion cream, fior di latte cheese, chilli flakes, and olive oil on the same delicious Neapolitan-style crust.

Of all the pizzas we tried, this one was our favourite. It had a lovely earthiness from the chunks of artichoke and fava bean paste, which paired beautifully with the rich, juicy slices of thick-cut bacon. The fava beans, combined with the oozy cheese and onion cream, also lent a nice, creamy mouthfeel that was reminiscent of a thick, nutty hummus. The chilli flakes were a great touch too, adding a mild kick to round off the dish.

Lastly, we had the Anatra Quasi All’Arancia ($30++). Inspired by Chef Brancato’s favourite Singaporean dish, duck rice, this pie is topped with slices of smoked duck breast, fresh orange zest, fennel, buffalo toma cheese, and a Macino Vermouth Chinato wine reduction.

Unlike the other two pizzas, this one is baked in an oiled-up pan. According to Chef Brancato, this is done to achieve a crispy, golden crust, offering something different to their usual chewy Neapolitan-style pizzas.

We loved the crust on this pizza. It was crunchy on the outside, yet soft and puffy on the inside. And despite being baked in an oiled-up pan, it wasn’t the least bit greasy or soggy, even when left out for a while.

In terms of its toppings, the duck was the star of the show. Each slice was succulent and tender, with just the right balance of silky fat and lean meat. We also enjoyed the light, tangy-sweetness of the freshly grated orange zest and wine reduction. That said, most of the flavours came from the duck, and while the meat didn’t overwhelm, we would’ve liked the other elements to shine through more.

With the pizzas out of the way, it was time for dessert: the Sgroppino ($18++). For the uninitiated, Sgroppino is a traditional Venetian dessert which blends lemon sorbet with prosecco and vodka. In Chef Brancato’s rendition, he switches things up by adding a scoop of fior di latte cheese sorbet to the mix.

Pro tip: get your cameras ready, as the dessert is freshly whisked by the staff right by your table till it reaches a smooth, stretchy texture.

If the sound of cheese-flavoured ice cream has you put off, we’d tell you to try it before you knock it. While cheese can normally add a strong, pungent flavour to dishes, the cheese sorbet did anything but. It had a subtle aged richness that worked in perfect harmony with the zesty-sweet lemon sorbet. Our only gripe was that there were bits of crunchy ice shards hidden within the dessert.

Ambience at Anto Pizza e Apertivi

The restaurant offers enough space to accommodate around 80 diners at a time, in tables of four to six. The space is split into three sections: an intimate, semi-formal indoor dining area at the centre, a breezy al fresco section with comfy sofa seating at the front terrace, and a more casual seating area at the back patio. There are also several counter seats available, giving you a front-row view of all the action in the kitchen. Decor-wise, the space sports a modern yet traditional look, featuring heritage shophouse elements for that rustic charm.

Anto Pizza e Apertivi is located along Jiak Chuan Road, a quick five-minute walk from Maxwell MRT Station. It’s also within a 10-minute walk from Outram Park, Tanjong Pagar, and Chinatown MRT Stations.

Anto Pizza e Apertivi – Eatbook review

Knowing that Anto Pizza e Apertivi is the top-rated pizzeria in Singapore, we were slightly disappointed with their new pizza offerings. While the crust was consistently great, not all the pizzas hit the mark in terms of flavour, especially given the premium prices. That said, it wasn’t a complete miss, and we’d still be open to giving them another shot down the line to try some of their other flavours.

In related content, check out our guide to the best Italian restaurants in Singapore for all budgets, including $7.90 pasta, fried pizza and more. Otherwise, read our Tanjong Pagar food guide for more great eats in the area.

Address: 2 Jiak Chuan Road, Singapore 089260
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 3pm, 5:30pm to 11pm
Tel: 9689 6869
Website
Anto Pizza e Apertivi is not a halal-certified eatery.

Tanjong Pagar Food Guide: 20 Places For Michelin-Approved Pizza, Korean Knife-Cut Noodles And More

Photos taken by Heather Ng.
This was a media tasting at Anto Pizza e Apertivi.