365days2playA few days ago, we were at Ricciotti to celebrate the impending departure of one of our colleagues. The last time I was at Ricciotti was several years ago, and while the food was good, I thought it was too expensive to go there on a regular basis. This time round, it seems there are lots of promotions going on, which makes it worth my while to try out Ricciotti.
2 of the colleagues decided to go for the $23 set meal. The set meal comprises of a mains, a dessert and drink. There’s very few mains to choose from, basically some chicken pasta or salad. The good part about the set meal is that you get to choose any dessert and drink from the main menu. Desserts themselves are already $8+, and coffee is $5+, so it’s not a bad deal. I didn’t like the pasta so I couldn’t order the set meal. However, there was a 1-for-1 pasta promotion going on, so it was fine in the end.
The spaghetti dish from the set lunch — The person who ate this said that it was ”OK”.
The Penne dish from the set lunch – The person who ate this said that she liked the sauce and the pasta was tasty.
FETTUCCINE ALLA BOLOGNESE – $19.50
Fettuccine with beef ragu sauce from the main menu
The person who ate this said that it was nice but too oily. There was still a pool of oil at the bottom of the plate after the pasta was finished.
FUSILLI AL GORGONZOLA – $23.50
Fusilli with gorgonzola cheese, chicken, zucchini in cream sauce from the main menu
This was what I had. I love cheese and this gorgonzola cheese dish sounded like the cheesiest dish available. I must say I overestimated my tolerance of this pungent cheese coz it was SO STRONG! The 1st few mouthfuls was wonderful, but towards the end, I could feel myself being defeated by the gorgonzola.
I normally like Fettuccine and Tagliatelle but Ricciotti charges $4 extra to have the pasta changed, so I had no choice but to stick to Fusilli. I know all the pastas are made from the same ingredients, just that the shapes are different. But still, I prefer the long stringy texture of Fettuccine and Tagliatelle. I like swirling long strands of pasta on my fork, I don’t like spooning pasta up. If this sounds funny, then just think of rice. Some people like rice firm to the bite while others like theirs sticky and moist, but yet it is all rice.
TIRAMISU – $7.80
Mascarpone cheese cake with ladyfinger biscuits, coffee and cocoa — MMMMmmm, tasty and moist!
SOFFIATO – $8.90
Warm dark chocolate cake with chocolate chip ice-cream
If you don’t know what dessert to order, then order this. Rich, chocolatey and sweet. Even though I was pretty full, I regretted not ordering my own Soffiato and could only steal 2 bites from my colleague!
This time round, no one ordered any of the pizzas. But from what I could see on other diners’ tables, the pizzas look good! Definitely want to try them out next time. Maybe on a Tuesday or Wednesday when they have 50% off on the 2nd pizza ordered. Click on MORE below for a list of Ricciotti’s credit card or daily promotions. Click on Ricciotti’s website link for their menu.
Ricciotti Pizza Pasta & Deli
20 Upper Circular Road
B1-49/50 The Riverwalk
Singapore 058416
Tel: (65) 6533 9060Fax: (65) 6535 5915
Email: ricciotti-riverwalk@ricciotti.com.sg
There is also another branch at China Square Centre in the Central Business District.
Joint Promotion
AMEX
Promotion Validity: 1 Jan 2010 – 31 Dec 2010
10% off A La Carte Food Menu (not valid for set menu)
Promotion Validity: 1 March 2010 – 31 Dec 2010
1-for-1 Pasta
1-for-1 glass of wine (from 2pm-7pm)
15% off total food bill (from 2pm-7pm, only entitled after customers have been seated after 2pm)
15% Take-away
Notes:
1. Offer is valid when payment is made by AMEX Card.
2. Offer is not valid on eve of public holidays, Public holidays and special occasions(eg. valentine’s day, mother’s day, secretary day etc) as indicated by the management from time to time unless otherwise stated.
3. Offer is valid for dine-in only.
4. Cardmembers eliglible for offer: Centurion, Platinum, Personal (Green) and Gold, Small Business, Co-brand Cards & GNS Partner Cards (e.g DBS-Amex Black CArd etc) whether issued locally & overseas or whether charge or credit cards.
5. Offer cannot be exchanged for cash or used in conjunction with other promotional programs, offers, discounts or vouchers.
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Citibank
Promotion Validity: 1 Mar 2010 – 31 Dec 2010
0.10cents for every 2nd glass of wine ordered (from 2pm – 7pm)
0.10cents on the second ice cream (must be same size as the first one)
15% total food bill (from 2pm – 7pm, only customers are seated after 2pm)
15% on take away (excluding beverages)
15% off on customized dining events organised on the premise (min 20 pax)
Note:
1. Offer is valid when payment is made by Citibank Card.
2. Offer is not valid on eve of public holidays, Public holidays and special occasions(eg. valentine’s day, mother’s day, secretary day etc) as indicated by the management from time to time unless otherwise stated.
3. Offer is valid for dine-in only.
4. Offer cannot be exchanged for cash or used in conjunction with other promotional programs, offers, discounts or vouchers.
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DBS
Promotion Validity: 1 June 2010 – 31 May 2011
10% off total food bill (not valid for set lunch )
Note:
1. Offer is valid when payment is made by DBS Debit or Credit Cards.
2. Offer is not valid on eve of public holidays, Public holidays and special occasions(eg. valentine’s day, mother’s day, secretary day etc) as indicated by the management from time to time unless otherwise stated.
3. Offer is valid for dine-in only.
4. Offer cannot be exchanged for cash or used in conjunction with other promotional programs, offers, discounts or vouchers.
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Tenant Promotions
Promotion Validity: 1 Jan 2010 – 31 Dec 2010
All outlets:
15% off total food bill (not valid for set menu)
Note:
1. All offers are not valid with other offers, discounts, privileges, promotions, set menus, special menu, vouchers, membership privileges or privileges/VIP cards, unless otherwise stated.
2. All offers are not valid on the Eves of and on Christmas Day, New Yr Day, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Public Holidays & other special ocassions unless other wise stated.
3. Valid for dine-in only.
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Standard Chartered
Promotion Validity: 1 Jan 2010 – 31 Dec 2010
15% off A La Carte Food Menu (not valid for set menu)
Promotion Validity: 1 Mar 2010 – 31 Dec 2010
1-for-1 Italian Snacks & Salad
Happy Hour: 1-for-1 glass of wine (from 2pm-7pm)
15% takeaway (excluding Beverages)
15% off total food bill from 2pm-7pm (n.a on items already on promotion, and when you are SEATED after 2pm)
15% off on customized dining events organised on the premise (min 20 pax)
Note:
1.Payment must be made with the mentioned Standard Chartered Credit or Debit Cards.
2. All participating outlets reserve the right to replace complimentary items with another item or similar value.
3. All offers are not valid with other offers, discounts, privileges, promotions, set menus, special menu, vouchers, membership privileges or privileges/VIP cards, unless otherwise stated.
4. Valid for dine-in only.
5. Offer cannot be exchanged for cash or used in conjunction with other promotional programs, offers, discounts or vouchers.
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UOB
Promotion Validity: 1 Jan 2010 – 31 Dec 2010
10% off A La Carte Food Menu (not valid for set menu)
Promotion Validity: 1 Mar 2010 – 31 Dec 2010
1-for-1 Salad
Happy Hour: 1-for-1 galass of wine (from 2pm-7pm)
15% off total food bill from 2pm-7pm (n.a on items already on promotion, and when you are SEATED after 2pm)
15% on take away (excluding beverages)
Note:
1.Payment must be made with the mentioned UOB Credit or Debit Cards.
2. All participating outlets reserve the right to replace complimentary items with another item or similar value.
3. All offers are not valid with other offers, discounts, privileges, promotions, set menus, special menu, vouchers, membership privileges or privileges/VIP cards, unless otherwise stated.
4. All offers are not valid on the Eves of and on Christmas Day, New Yr Day, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Public Holidays & other special ocassions unless other wise stated.
5. Valid for dine-in only.
6. Offer cannot be exchanged for cash or used in conjunction with other promotional programs, offers, discounts or vouchers.
The Penne looks good, but lacks the cheese and cream sauce that I usually go for. I’m a cheese person like you 🙂
Cheese rules! Except maybe gorgonzola and blue cheeses.
for dessert try the morbida, i find it to be the nicest dessert from there 🙂
Thanks for the tip! Will try it on my next visit.