Labrador Park, Labrador Villa Road (Carpark A)Tel: 6479 2989
Operating Hours: Lunch: Noon – 3.00pm Dinner: 6pm – 10.30pm

Nestled among the lush foliage of a Labrador park and situated in a hotbed of historical sights – right opposite the Labrador Secret Tunnels and a stones-throw from Admiral Zheng He’s Long Ya Men – there is no more interesting dining location in Singapore than Olive Ristorante. Do not let the out-of-town location deter you: the ambience is unbeatable (apart from, perhaps, Halia at the Singapore Botanic Gardens) for a romantic dining experience. The food is modern European with Mediterranean influences, and the service is both discreet and attentive. My linguine of langoustines was well made, the pasta firm and eggy, and the langoustines (which they were generous with) sweet and subtle. The freshly baked pizzas were thin an crispy as they should be, and the prosciutto and crudités with grilled peppers were highly satisfactory – good marbled prosciutto, crunchy crudités and sweet peppers. Duck confit – with crisp skin and soft, melting inside – upped the cholesterol levels, and this was further compounded by the delicious tiramisu and the unusually refreshing green pear ice cream. Pair that with the comprehensive list of good value New World vintages, and an interesting range of cocktails, and I have all the reasons I need to come back here again and again.