Ristorante Takada is a Japanese-Italian restaurant on Alexandra Road, tucked into the ground floor of the Alexis Condominium since its establishment in 2013. The restaurant is helmed by Chef Masahiro Takada, who honed his craft in Michelin-starred restaurants in both Italy and Japan before bringing that fusion of technique and ingredients to Singapore.
The menu blends Italian pasta, pizza and wine with premium Japanese ingredients, resulting in dishes like Tagliolini with Hokkaido Sea Urchin and Squid Ink Sauce, Spaghettini Aglio Olio with Spanish Big Carabineros Red Prawn, and Braised Beef Cheek with Truffle Mashed Potatoes. Premium proteins like Miyazaki A5 Wagyu and Hokkaido scallop feature throughout, alongside classic Italian staples like Carbonara, Bolognese and Pizza Margherita.
Ristorante Takada also offers private dining for special occasions, and is known for its Blossom Cheese Cake, made in-house and highlighted as a signature item on the restaurant's own site. The restaurant serves separate lunch and dinner menus, along with an a la carte menu and a dedicated wine list.
Since opening in 2013, Ristorante Takada has carved out a distinct place among Alexandra Road's dining options, tucked into the ground floor of the Alexis Condominium. The restaurant is led by Chef Masahiro Takada, whose training in Michelin-starred kitchens across both Italy and Japan shapes a menu that draws on the best of both culinary traditions.
Ristorante Takada's core identity is its fusion of Italian cooking with premium Japanese produce. Pasta dishes lean heavily on this blend, pairing Italian technique with ingredients like Hokkaido sea urchin, Hokkaido scallop and clam. The Tagliolini with Hokkaido Sea Urchin and Squid Ink Sauce is one of the restaurant's standout dishes, showcasing this combination directly, while dishes like the Spaghettini Aglio Olio with Spanish Big Carabineros Red Prawn bring in premium seafood from further afield.
Alongside its more elaborate fusion dishes, the menu also features Italian staples executed with care — Spaghetti Carbonara, Spaghetti Bolognese and a classic Pizza Margherita sit comfortably alongside more ambitious plates like Braised Beef Cheek with Truffle Mashed Potatoes and Miyazaki A5 Wagyu Tenderloin Steak with Red Wine Sauce. Seafood plays a major role too, with dishes such as Black Cod and Shirako with Pizzaiola Sauce, Kagoshima Seabream and Scampi in Mediterranean Style, and Sauteed Lobster and Hokkaido Scallop in Bisque Sauce reflecting the kitchen's access to high-quality Japanese seafood.
One dish gets its own dedicated spotlight on the restaurant's website: the Blossom Cheese Cake, described as "made for your moment." It's joined on the dessert menu by Mont Blanc Takada and Tiramisu Takada — both signature takes on well-known desserts, reflecting the same East-meets-West approach found across the rest of the menu.
Ristorante Takada runs separate lunch and dinner menus, alongside an a la carte menu and a dedicated wine menu featuring Italian wines. Lunch service runs from 12pm to 3pm (last order 1:30pm), while dinner runs from 6:30pm to 10pm (last order 8:30pm) — giving diners two distinct windows to experience the kitchen's cooking, whether for a working lunch or a more leisurely evening meal.
For those looking to host a private event, Ristorante Takada offers private dining, giving groups the option to celebrate a special occasion within the restaurant's setting rather than at a standard table. Combined with the restaurant's premium ingredients and refined technique, this makes it a natural choice for celebratory dinners or small business gatherings alike.
Ristorante Takada is open Tuesday to Sunday, with the kitchen closed every Monday. The restaurant notes it may occasionally close on other days too, so checking its social media for the latest updates before visiting is worthwhile. Reservations can be made online, and the restaurant is located at #01-07 Alexis Condominium, 354 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159948.