Sospiri

Sospiri is a Southern Italian restaurant with a rooftop bar on level 7 of IOI Central Boulevard Towers, in Singapore's financial district. It opened in mid-2024. It is part of the ilLido Group, led by chef and restaurateur Beppe De Vito.

The name comes from De Vito's favourite childhood dessert from Puglia, the region in the heel of Italy. Sospiri are small, light sponge cakes filled with cream. The cooking is Southern Italian, with Puglia as a strong influence. Expect handmade pasta, seafood and produce such as tomatoes, wild greens and baby artichokes.

What to order

The menu is built for sharing. Start with antipasti such as crostini, cured meats, seafood salads and cheese, then move on to pasta. Tagliolini with scampi and bottarga, and pappardelle with rabbit ragù, show the range. For mains, there is seabass with clams, grilled lamb chops (scottadito) and a whole chicken roasted in cast iron, alla diavola. A section of large plates offers bigger dishes to share across the table.

Leave room for dessert. The menu includes an Amalfi lemon soufflé, and the Michelin Guide's write-up singles out the traditional tiramisu. Vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked on the menu.

Besides the à la carte menu, there are set menus, a weekday set lunch, a weekend brunch, a family brunch and a chef's menu.

The setting

The design takes its cues from Roman holiday homes, with warm colours and plenty of natural light. The main dining room is large, with seats for more than 100 guests, and there is terrace seating too. The rooftop bar looks out over the city skyline, with Marina Bay Sands in view. The wine list has many Italian labels, and the bar also mixes cocktails.

Good to know before you go

• Booking: reserve online through SevenRooms or TableCheck, or contact the restaurant by email or phone.
• Private dining: a private room with its own entrance seats up to 14 guests. It has a built-in projector, and the head chef plans a menu for each event.
• Groups: the sharing plates and roomy dining room suit group meals and work lunches.
• Dietary needs: tell the team about any dietary needs when you book.
• Access: the Michelin Guide lists wheelchair access.

Nearby

Sospiri is in the CBD, close to the Marina Bay waterfront. Before or after dinner, follow our Marina Bay evening itinerary or visit Merlion Park. Other restaurants in the area include Golden Peony and Lime Restaurant. Heading up to the rooftop bar? Our rooftop bar dress code guide will help you plan what to wear. You can also browse more European and Italian restaurants, rooftop dining spots or all restaurants in Marina Bay and the CBD. Current menus are on the Sospiri website.