Fiamma

Don't be fooled by either the farmhouse-style billing or, for that matter, the three-Michelin-starred status of the chef (Mauro Colagreco of Mirazur fame), this restaurant that has touched down in Capella Singapore, on the Sentosa beachfront, strikes a happy balance between rustique chic and  restrained luxury. The food is certainly good and thankfully not overelaborate. The name alludes to the 'flame' of wood fired ovens as well as the flames that brings people together at meal times. Hideaway corners and these wood-fuelled ovens tell a tale of studied low-key humbleness – the vibe is smart casual but family-focused – but luxury is never too far away. The menu brims with timeless, authentic familiarity. Meatballs with basil and ginger tomato sauce, grilled sardines with sauce vierge as well as squash tortellini with Italian white truffle are typical. Carpaccio di pomodoro e pesca, seasoned with fresh herbs is another stand-out. There's plenty of pizza too, alongside gnocchi with black truffle and dry-aged T-bone.  The glassed-off open kitchen adds to the fun but keeps a lid on any out-of-control raucousness.