Ricciotti Italian Deli & Pastry – Decadent Desserts

By Veron | Posted in Food
Tags: Chocolate, Dessert, Italian, Lava Cake, Singapore River

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I don’t blog about desserts as often as I’d like. And that’s really because I rarely have any. After a sumptuous main course I find that there’s barely any room for dessert!

But here’s one dessert that I love most in the world — chocolate lava cake. Not even a bellyful of pork ribs and buffalo wings can keep me from wanting it once the craving kicks in!

It just so happens that we were in the vicinity of ricciotti, a deli that serves home style Italian food and, more importantly, a superb selection of desserts. It’s the perfect place for some sweet delights, with a view of the Singapore river to boot!

Soffiato
SGD8.90++

Everyday the pastries are freshly baked by the in-house chef. soffiato is what they call their chocolate lava cake. Sprinkled with icing sugar and decorated with chocolate syrup, the warm cake is served with a scoop of vanilla gelato.

Update on July 24, 2009: we ordered the soffiato again. Instead of vanilla gelato, they served cookies and cream this time round. Looks like the flavor served isn’t fixed.

With a long spoon, I push through the thick wall of cake into the moist center, expecting to unleash a flood of molten dark chocolate. Instead I find that much of it has been absorbed by the cake. It is only slightly warm, not piping hot. Hmm… Perhaps the best time to pop by is early in the day when the confectionery is fresh out of the oven?

Morbida

Morbida
SGD7.80++

Chocolate mousse takes the #2 spot on my dessert chart. It seems that not many places have it, so I’m delighted to see it on ricciotti’s dessert menu in the form of the morbida!

morbida, morbida. Despite the morbid-sounding name, it is a chocoholic’s dream come true. Scraping the mound from top to bottom in layers reveals the rich and silky smooth mousse. Yum!

And that’s not even the best part.

Morbida

Nearing the center of the sponge cake, that’s when luscious liquid chocolate starts oozing out! Now THAT is a surprise!

There are even little pieces of hard chocolate scattered within the sticky chocolate goo. So you get chocolate in various textures and forms all in one pastry! Wow!

Isn’t the morbida just one spectacular dessert?

Latte

Latte
SGD5.80++

Of course, we have to wash down all that sinful but oh-so-good chocolate with water and coffee. Mmm… I like the latte. Creamy, velvety and not too milky. Throw in some coffee art and it’d be perfect!

Ricciotti Italian Deli & Pastry at the Riverwalk, Singapore

Alternatively, you can have your pick from the well-stocked timber shelves of wines. Doesn’t the color scheme of dark brown and white enhance the mood of enjoying the chocolate bliss?

Don’t forget you can also buy the desserts as take-outs. Share them with your family! (there’s an outlet at China square, too.)

Addiction cures, however, are not included.

Ricciotti Italian Deli & Pastry
The Riverwalk
20 Upper Circular Road #B1-49/50
Singapore 058416
(65) 6533 9060
Service:

www.ricciotti.com.sg

Bus services: 51, 61, 63, 80, 124, 145, 166, 174, 197, 851, 961, 961C
Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay

Opening hours: 10am – 11pm daily

About the Author

Veron Ang is the founder and chief editor of Sparklette. She lives in Singapore and has dined and traveled across the world. She also runs Sparklette Studio, a web development and design firm. If you'd like to connect with her, head on over to the contact page or follow her on Twitter: @sparklette.

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rachel
July 7

omgosh it looks rly superbly mouthwatering. you got to walk in somehow right?is it near anywhere, or any significant signs i should look out for?
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- Veron
  July 7
  
  The Riverwalk is between Clarke Quay and Boat Quay, where there are two main roads on either side. Look out for the sign that says Ricciotti in big bright blue letters. The deli has an al fresco dining area too. It’s facing the river.
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  - rachel
    July 7
    
    thank you so much <33
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Daisy
July 7

Hi Veron, I came across your blog when I was searching for places which sell 流沙包 in Singapore. And I have been hooked to your page since then…well, since yesterday. As the saying goes, to be able to eat and enjoy eating is a blessing. To painstakingly write and blog about your food-ventures take a lot of effort. Thanks for sharing!
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- Veron
  July 7
  
  Hey Daisy, thank you so much for leaving a comment and appreciating my efforts hehe :) It does take a bit of work, but I’m loving every bit of it. Even while traveling I do the same too. Then as time goes by and I re-read some of my old blog posts, I remember certain things that I may have forgotten. It’s interesting :)
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Lyn Chan
July 8

Been a loyal suscriber of your blog and it brightens me up when something that I love is on your blog:):)
Try limocino and their coffee ice cream. damn fantastic!
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- Veron
  July 10
  
  :)))
  I would definitely remember to try the coffee ice cream! Not a fan of fruity pastries though. I prefer them to be chocolaty :)
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Kyo
July 8

My colleague told me it costs 50% of the price after 9pm there… for desserts :p
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- Veron
  July 10
  
  I heard about it! That’s a damn good deal! They don’t really mention that promotion on the menu or posters though.
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  - twinklestar
    July 13
    
    hihi!
    The deserts really look mouthwatering!
    Will the desert be gone by 9pm? =)
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    - Veron
      July 13
      
      Hmm I think you can still get them :)
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- Veron
  July 25
  
  We paid a visit again. This time round we were there after 9pm so I remembered to ask about the promotion. And the waitress informed us that they no longer have this half-price promotion! Awww…
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  - Kyo
    July 25
    
    *groan*
    They must be watching this site… *shifty eyes*
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pkchukiss
July 11

That sent me into a bout of chocolate cravings. Poor wallet.
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- Veron
  July 11
  
  Go after 9pm and you get them at half the price!
  Updated on July 25, 2009: During our second visit, the waitress informed us that they no longer have the half-price promotion! Awww…
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  - Daisy
    July 12
    
    Eating chocolate after 9 pm? Good on wallet, bad on waist. ;)
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    - Veron
      July 12
      
      That’s true! Maybe can order as takeout? Then put in the fridge?
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June
July 14

OMG… I love the Morbida!! =) Great combi with my favourite chocolate mousse & the chocolate sauce (i always like to order warm chocolate cake).
Gonna try this soon! =)
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- Veron
  July 15
  
  We share the same likes! Those things you mentioned are exactly what I love too :)
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  - June
    July 15
    
    Really!! =) Such a coincidence! We both love chocolate stuff! Hee.
    Reply