Indulge in a slice of spice and more at Piccante, a brand new casual pizza and pasta concept by the Les Amis Group. The first halal-certified brand in the Les Amis Group, Piccante – spicy in Italian – is the sister establishment of the group’s well-loved Peperoni Pizzeria.
Helmed by Chef Fadzil Bin Mohd Alip, Piccante aims to share the ‘spice of life’ through its repertoire of Italian fare that includes pizzas and pasta packed with a dash of local flavour. Its first outlet, Piccante Pronto at Cluny Food Court, offers a condensed ‘express’ menu; the group has plans to launch a stand-alone flagship store in the near future that will boast a bigger menu.
Intrigued by his grandparents’ stories of their time as hawkers selling Mee Soto and Soto Ayam in pushcarts, Chef Fadzil had his sights set on a culinary career from a young age. His keen-to-learn attitude and strong appetite for gaining professional culinary skills eventually led him to pursue a formal education in the culinary arts.
By the age of 25, he had worked as a Commis at Capella Singapore and had the opportunity to intern at Kausmo by Les Amis Group. Leading up to the launch of Piccante Pronto, Chef Fadzil has spent a year sharpening his culinary skills at Peperoni Pizzeria.
For a first taste of Chef Fadzil’s fiery creations, Diners craving for hearty, soul-satisfying Italian fare will be delighted with Piccante Pronto’s condensed but no less exciting menu that offers an enticing selection of antipasto, salads, sides, as well as an irresistible range of pizzas and baked pastas.
Dig into mouth-watering Antipasto like Chef’s recommended Meatballs Al Forno ($8) – featuring tender oven-baked beef meatballs simmered in tomato sauce and served with a side of crusty bread to soak up the saucy goodness. Other delectable options include Chicken Wings ($6) and Calamari Fritti ($10).
Two refreshing Salads are available – Garden Salad ($8) and Caesar salad ($8), as well as hearty sides like Loaded Fries ($8) – a generous serving of golden fries topped with flavourful Bolognese, melted mozzarella, parmesan and parsley; Truffle Parmesan Fries ($6) and the classic Shoestring Fries ($4).
Piccante Pronto offers pizzas in two categories – Classico and Speciale. Each features a delightfully thin pizza crust, boasting a generous layer of toppings, which is prepared with a proprietary recipe, similar to that of its sister brand. Three sizes are available – Medium (9”), Large (12”) and XXL (21”); with more than ten options of beautifully-charred pizzas topped with fresh, appetising ingredients, there is bound to be one, or more, that satisfies!
Eight appetizing flavours are available under Classico Pizzas ($12.50 for Medium, $17.50 for Large and $48 for XXL), including tempting options such as Suprema Pizza – a choice pick for spice lovers as it is crowned with slices of chicken sausage, shiitake mushrooms, red chili padi and onion.
For a meatier pick, Carne – a highlight from the list of five Speciale Pizzas ($15 for Medium, $20 for Large and $55 for XXL), is highly recommended with its turkey ham, beef pepperoni and meatballs, and mozzarella toppings.
Other stellar dishes not to be missed include a delightful selection of hearty baked pastas. Choose from Mushroom Alfredo ($12) – fusilli tossed in creamy sautéed mushrooms with an egg nestled in the middle finished with a drizzle of aromatic white truffle oil and grated Parmesan; or Turkey Ham Carbonara ($12) featuring turkey ham slices, chicken strips and al dente pasta enveloped in a velvety cream sauce.
Tangy tomato-based options such as the traditional Arrabiata ($10) and Bolognese ($10) are also available.
a. 1J Cluny Rd, Singapore 259597
e. pronto.cluny@piccante.com.sg
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