La Pizzaiola @ Kalidasa

About La Pizzaiola @ Kalidasa

La Pizzaiola is an Italian pizza and pasta restaurant in Singapore with outlets at Jalan Riang, Kalidasa Avenue and Bukit Timah. The concept was born out of an unforgettable childhood experience in Italy, where the owners frequented a small, cosy and warm pizzeria helmed by a friendly, caring and gifted lady pizza maker, known as La Pizzaiola.

The restaurant recreates that experience with an authentic, pocket-friendly, down-to-earth Italian pizza and pasta menu, alongside beautifully crafted Italian wines that the team has handpicked themselves. The menu features a carefully curated selection of signature pizzas, crafted with precision using the finest locally-sourced ingredients and international inspiration, each baked to perfection in a wood-fired oven.

Beyond pizza, La Pizzaiola offers a full Italian menu spanning antipasti, salads, soups, homemade pasta, main courses and desserts, complemented by an intimate ambiance and thoughtfully curated wine pairings. All three outlets take part in a Bring Your Own Wine promotion from Mondays to Thursdays, subject to terms and conditions, and the restaurant also offers Grab Delivery and reservations via Chope.

La Pizzaiola: Authentic Wood-Fired Italian Pizza and Pasta in Singapore

La Pizzaiola is an Italian pizza and pasta restaurant in Singapore with outlets at Jalan Riang in Braddell Heights Estate, Kalidasa Avenue in Teachers' Estate, and Bukit Timah. The name and concept were born out of an unforgettable childhood experience in Italy, where the owners frequented a small, cosy and warm pizzeria helmed by a friendly, caring and gifted lady pizza maker, known simply as La Pizzaiola.

Recreating an Italian Memory

La Pizzaiola set out to recreate that experience for diners in Singapore, offering an authentic, pocket-friendly, down-to-earth Italian pizza and pasta place, paired with beautifully crafted Italian wines that the team has handpicked themselves. Every slice, they say, is meant to be a symphony of taste.

Wood-Fired Pizza and Homemade Pasta

The menu is a carefully curated selection of signature pizzas, crafted with precision using the finest locally-sourced ingredients and international inspiration, each baked to perfection in a wood-fired oven. Beyond pizza, the kitchen turns out homemade pasta — from ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach, to squid-ink tagliolini with crabmeat, to classic lasagna and spaghetti alla bolognese. Main courses extend to braised beef brisket, baked seabass fillet, roasted organic spring chicken, and porchetta.

Starters, Salads and Sweets

Diners can begin with antipasti such as truffle fries, sautéed mussels, or crabmeat with cream cheese and crispy crackers, or a salad like the Caesar or arugula-based Insalata di Rucola. To finish, the dessert menu includes tiramisu, panna cotta, crème brûlée, affogato al caffè, and a melting chocolate lava cake.

A Wine List Worth Exploring

La Pizzaiola's wine list spans Italian regions including Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige, with reds, whites and sparkling wines handpicked by the team, plus digestifs like grappa and limoncello. All three outlets also take part in a Bring Your Own Wine promotion from Mondays to Thursdays, subject to terms and conditions.

Community and Events

Beyond the regular menu, La Pizzaiola has hosted community block parties at its Kalidasa outlet, bringing neighbours together over pizza slices, drinks and local events such as the Thomson Residents' Network Treasure Hunt — part of the restaurant's effort to bring good food and good company together in the neighbourhood.

Getting There

La Pizzaiola has three outlets: 15-3 Jalan Riang, Singapore 358987; 19 Kalidasa Avenue, Singapore 789398; and 881 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 279893. Each outlet can be reached directly by phone, and the restaurant also offers Grab Delivery for those who'd rather enjoy their meal at home, along with online reservations via Chope. General enquiries and feedback can be sent to [email protected].

Signature items

• La Pizzaiola Speciale
• Wood-Fired Pizzas
• Truffle Dishes
• Homemade Pasta
• Handpicked Italian Wines
• Bring Your Own Wine

Menu

Soup

• Crema di Funghi — Hearty soup of mushroom, cream and garlic.
• Crema di Zucca con Olio Tartufato — Smooth & rich soup of pumpkin and truffle oil.

Pasta

• Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci al Burro e Salvia — Homemade ravioli filled with ricotta cheese & spinach in butter and sage sauce.
• Fettuccine alla Carbonara — Homemade fettuccine with bacon, egg, parmesan cheese and cream.
• Fettuccine con Pancetta, Funghi e Pomodori Secchi — Homemade fettuccine with bacon, button mushroom and sun-dried tomato in cream sauce.
• Lasagna — Classic lasagna with bolognese sauce, cooked ham, mozzarella & parmesan cheese.
• Spaghetti alla Bolognese — Spaghetti with bolognese sauce and parmesan cheese.
• Pasta Salsiccia Portobello Pomodoro e Panna — Spaghetti with portobello mushroom, pork sausage in pink sauce.
• Mafaldine con Mortadella e Pistacchio — Ribbon-shaped mafaldine pasta with mortadella and crushed pistachio in a rich sauce.
• Tagliolini al Nero di Seppia con Salsa di Granchio — Homemade squid-ink tagliolini with crabmeat and tomato in white wine sauce.
• Ravioli Truffle — Homemade ravioli filled with vegetable and truffle in creamy truffle porcini sauce.
• Gnocchi 4 Formaggi — Homemade potato dumplings in four cheese sauce, baked with mozzarella.
• Risotto ai Gamberi, Zucchine e Limone — Risotto with prawns and zucchini in lemon-zested prawn bisque.
• Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare — Spaghetti with mixed seafood in tomato sauce.
• Tagliolini al Nero di Seppia con Gamberi e Zucchine — Squid-ink pasta with prawns, zucchini cream and Italian parsley sauce.

Pizza

• Margherita — Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, EVOO and fresh basil leaf.
• Pizza 3 Funghi — Tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, portobello, button and porcini mushroom.
• Calzone — Folded pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, cooked ham and button mushroom.
• Diavola — Tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte and spicy salami of beef and pork.
• Hawaiana — Tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, cooked ham and pineapple.
• Prosciutto e Funghi — Tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, cooked ham and button mushroom.
• Pancetta Affumicata e Funghi — Mozzarella fior di latte, crispy bacon, mushroom and red onion.
• Quattro Formaggi & Honey — Mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan, smoked scamorza and honey.
• Pizza Doppia Croccante con Mortadella e Rucola — Double-crust crispy pizza with mozzarella, mortadella, pesto sauce and rocket salad.
• Carnivora — Tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, bacon, cooked ham, pork sausage and spicy salami.
• Pizza Gamberi e Crema di Zucchine — Mozzarella fior di latte, cream of zucchini, prawns, Italian tomatoes.
• Pizza Portobello, Gorgonzola e Cipolla — Tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, portobello mushroom, bacon, blue cheese and red onion.
• La Pizzaiola Speciale — Tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, roast beef slices, shaved parmesan, arugula and truffle oil.
• Rucola Parma — Tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, Parma ham slices and arugula salad.

Salad

• Caesar Salad — Romaine lettuce with bacon bites, croutons, parmesan and sous vide egg in Caesar dressing.
• Insalata di Rucola — Arugula salad with sun-dried tomato, shaved parmesan, button mushroom and black olive in balsamic vinaigrette.

Dessert

• Affogato al Caffe — Milk ice cream served with a shot of espresso.
• Panna Cotta — Italian custard with mixed berries.
• Tiramisu — The classic coffee Italian dessert.
• Crème Brûlée — Custard base topped with caramelized sugar, served cold on the bottom and warm on top.
• Melting Chocolate Cake — Lava cake served with milk ice cream, crumble and caramel sauce.

Antipasti

• Focaccia Aglio, Burro e Mozzarella — Freshly baked focaccia bread with garlic, butter & mozzarella fior di latte.
• Patatine Fritte al Profumo di Tartufo — Truffle fries with parmesan cheese and black truffle.
• Sfoglia di Melanzane alla Parmigiana — Baked eggplant layered in tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
• Portobello with Mozzarella e Tartufo — Baked portobello mushroom with mozzarella cheese & black truffle.
• Gamberetti e Bianchetti Fritti — Deep-fried whitebait and baby prawns.
• Saute' di Cozze — Sautéed black mussels with fresh tomato in white wine sauce.
• Mortadella, Brie e Miele Piccante — Premium mortadella ham with creamy brie cheese and spicy honey.
• Granchio Cremoso con Formaggio e Crostini — Crabmeat blended with cream cheese, onion & pickled cucumber, served with crispy crackers.

Beverages

• Dolomiti Pils — Beer.
• Soft Drinks — Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite.
• Juices — Apple juice, orange juice, homemade iced lemon tea.
• Coffee — Caffe latte, cappuccino, coffee, espresso, macchiato.
• Tea — Chamomile, Earl Grey, peppermint.
• Digestif — Grappa, limoncello.

Locations

• Jalan Riang (Braddell Heights Estate) — 15-3 Jalan Riang, Singapore 358987. Tel: +65 6282 5031. [email protected]
• Kalidasa (Teachers' Estate) — 19 Kalidasa Avenue, Singapore 789398. Tel: +65 6455 4648. [email protected]
• Bukit Timah — 881 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 279893. Tel: +65 9176 8180. [email protected]

Wine List

• Vallepicciola Chianti Classico DOCG 2020/2021 — Sangiovese, Tuscany. Smooth and velvety tannins with good persistence.
• Fontanafredda Barolo Seralunga DOCG 2012 — Nebbiolo, Piedmont. Aromas of red and purple currants, elegant with subtle mineral tones.
• Michele Chiarlo Nivole Moscato d'Asti 2021 — Moscato, Piedmont. Sweet, fresh and aromatic.
• Barocco Prosecco DOC NV — Glera, Veneto. Fresh and light with balanced acidity and body.
• Palumbo La Pergola Bianco Toscana IGT 2022/23 — Viogner, Malvasia di Candia, Trebbiano, Tuscany. Bright straw yellow, aromas of hawthorn, acacia flower and tropical fruit.
• Tramin Pinot Grigio DOC 2023 — Pinot Grigio, Trentino-Alto Adige. Delicate and soft with notes of nuts and honey.
• Tramin Chardonnay DOC 2023 — Chardonnay, Trentino-Alto Adige. Fresh and lively with pineapple, pear, citrus and vanilla butter.
• Tramin Sauvignon Blanc DOC 2023 — Sauvignon Blanc, Trentino-Alto Adige. Grapefruit, melon, cut grass and gooseberry notes.
• Palumbo Colle Perticato Chianti DOC 2022/23 — Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tuscany. Ruby red with violet, cherry and plum notes.
• Marchese di Borgosole Salice Salentino DOC Riserva 2020 — Negroamaro, Puglia. Notes of berries and cherries, soft with velvety tannins.
• Josetta Saffirio Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC 2021 — Barbera, Piedmont. Violet-red with intense nose of mulberry, structured body.
• Il Quadro D'Oro Bruno del Corvellaro IGT 2021 — Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Tuscany. Fruity and floral, fresh and dry.
• Tramin Pinot Noir DOC 2023 — Pinot Noir, Trentino-Alto Adige. Velvety soft with fresh acidity and fine-grained tannins.
• Tommaso Bussola Valpolicella Ripasso Superior Ca' del Laito DOC 2018/19 — Corvina blend, Veneto. Cherry and dark chocolate flavours.
• Tenuta dell' Ornellaia Le Volte IGT 2022 — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Tuscany. Ripe cherries and blackberries, smooth tannins.
• Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2021 — Sangiovese, Tuscany. Clear ruby red with fruity, floral and berry notes.
• Castelgiocondo Rosso di Montalcino Campo ai Sassi DOC 2021/23 — Sangiovese, Tuscany. Elegant with light, delicate tannin texture.
• Donnefittipaldi Bolgheri Rosso DOC 2022/23 — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Tuscany. Round, silky tannins with a long finish.
• Collemattoni Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 — Sangiovese, Tuscany. Full-bodied, rich and complex with firm tannins.
• DolceVera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2017/18 — Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Veneto. Spice and vanilla coffee notes, warm and intense.

Main Course

• Brisket Stufato — Braised beef brisket with beef juice, mashed potato & broccolini.
• Filetto di Branzino all Isolana — Baked seabass fillet with sliced onions, capers, black olives and tomato in white wine.
• Pollo Biologico alla Diavola — Roasted whole organic spring chicken marinated with Italian herbs, served with roasted potatoes and salad.
• Porchetta — Roasted pork belly marinated with Italian herbs, served with mashed potato, pork juice and broccolini.

Frequently asked questions

Where are La Pizzaiola's outlets located?

Jalan Riang in Braddell Heights Estate, Kalidasa Avenue in Teachers' Estate, and Bukit Timah.

Does La Pizzaiola offer delivery?

Yes, via Grab Delivery.

Can I make a reservation?

Yes, reservations can be made via the Chope booking link on their website.

Can I bring my own wine?

Yes, Mondays to Thursdays across all outlets, subject to terms and conditions.

What kind of food does La Pizzaiola serve?

Authentic Italian wood-fired pizzas, homemade pasta, antipasti, main courses and desserts.

Are vegetarian or seafood options marked on the menu?

Yes, the menu marks vegetarian and seafood dishes.

How can I contact La Pizzaiola?

Via each outlet's phone number, or by email at [email protected] for general enquiries.

Tips

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Good to know

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