Altro Zafferano

Altro Zafferano is an Italian restaurant and rooftop bar on Level 43 of Ocean Financial Centre, on Collyer Quay in the financial district. Its dining room and outdoor terrace look out over Marina Bay and the city skyline.

The restaurant first opened as Zafferano in 2012. After a revamp in 2022 it took its current name, which means "the other Zafferano". It is run by Food Concepts Group, and the head chef is Federico Schiraldi.

What to order

The à la carte menu mixes Italian classics with modern touches, and it is refreshed from time to time. The kitchen suggests a starter, then pasta, a main course and dessert. Begin with one of the small focaccias, such as the one with Neapolitan tomatoes and fresh basil.

Pasta is a good place to focus. Recent menus have included ravioli filled with robiola cheese in brown butter, and tagliolini with European lobster. For two or more, the tagliatelle with Parmigiano and black truffle is finished at the table in a pecorino cheese wheel.

Large dishes are made for sharing. They include cacciucco, a traditional Italian seafood stew, and sea bass baked in a light broth known as acqua pazza. There are also big grilled beef cuts, such as a Fiorentina porterhouse. For dessert, look for tiramisu for two, Sicilian cannoli or an orange panna cotta.

On weekdays there is a set lunch of two or three courses. It is planned to fit into a one-hour business lunch. The wine list is long, and most of the bottles come from Italy. A good choice of wines is poured by the glass or carafe.

The setting

The main dining room is open and bright, with an open kitchen and wide views of the Marina Bay skyline. Outside, the Terrace Lounge is an alfresco bar for drinks before or after dinner. It serves Italian aperitivo snacks, cocktails and wine.

For groups, a private dining room seats up to 24 guests, and there are separate function and business rooms for meetings. Larger events can book the terrace or the main dining room.

Good to know before you go

• Dress code: smart casual. Men should wear closed-toe shoes.
• Children: children aged 6 and over are welcome in the main dining room. Younger children can only dine in a private room, arranged in advance.
• Booking: reserve online or by phone. Details are on the official website. If the view matters to you, ask for a window table.
• Your own wine: you can bring a bottle for a corkage fee, with a limit on the number of bottles.

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Nearby

Ocean Financial Centre is close to the water, so a walk before or after dinner is easy. Merlion Park and the riverside restaurants of Boat Quay are both within walking distance. The Fullerton Bay Hotel stands on the same street, by the bay.

For another meal with a view, try VUE at OUE Bayfront, also on Collyer Quay. You can also browse our rooftop and sky dining picks, more European and Italian restaurants, or all restaurants in Marina Bay and the CBD.