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Ricciotti Italian Deli & Pastry – Decadent Desserts

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By Veron Ang

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 Italian Deli & Pastry, 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

Soffiato
S$8.90++
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Everyday the pastries are freshly baked by the in-house chef. Soffiato is the name of 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 another trip to Ricciotti, we ordered the Soffiato again. This time round, they served cookies and cream gelato. It seems that the gelato flavour isn’t fixed.

With a long spoon, I push through the thick wall of cake into the moist centre, expecting to unleash a flood of molten dark chocolate. While most of it has been absorbed by the cake, you can still taste most of the warm, rich chocolate. Simply satisfying! We recommend popping by the deli early in the day when the confectionery is fresh out of the oven.

Morbida

Morbida
S$7.80++
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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!

This 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

Isn’t the Morbida just one spectacular dessert?

Nearing the centre 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!

Latte

Latte
S$5.80++
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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 colour 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
Tel: +65 6533 9060
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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

Tags: alfresco/outdoor dining, Boat Quay, café/bistro, chocolate, Clarke Quay, dessert, European, gelato, Italian, lava cake, waterfront

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About the Editor

Veron Ang is the Founder and Chief Editor of Sparklette, a Singapore restaurants guide, lifestyle and travel blog. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science from the National University of Singapore and runs a web design firm at Sparklette Studio. To get in touch, head on over to the contact page or follow @Sparklette and @VeronSG on Twitter.

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rachel
10 comments

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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Posted July 7, 2009 at 3:23 pm
- Veron
  3438 comments
  
  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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  Posted July 7, 2009 at 6:18 pm
  - rachel
    10 comments
    
    thank you so much <33
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    Posted July 7, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Daisy
2 comments

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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Posted July 7, 2009 at 10:19 pm
- Veron
  3438 comments
  
  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 travelling 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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  Posted July 7, 2009 at 11:25 pm
Lyn Chan
3 comments

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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Posted July 8, 2009 at 9:42 am
- Veron
  3438 comments
  
  :)))
  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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  Posted July 10, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Kyo
54 comments

My colleague told me it costs 50% of the price after 9pm there… for desserts :p
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Posted July 8, 2009 at 10:50 am
- Veron
  3438 comments
  
  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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  Posted July 10, 2009 at 10:20 pm
  - twinklestar
    1 comment
    
    hihi!
    The deserts really look mouthwatering!
    Will the desert be gone by 9pm? =)
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    Posted July 13, 2009 at 5:21 pm
    - Veron
      3438 comments
      
      Hmm I think you can still get them :)
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      Posted July 13, 2009 at 9:33 pm
- Veron
  3438 comments
  
  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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  Posted July 25, 2009 at 4:39 pm
  - Kyo
    54 comments
    
    *groan*
    They must be watching this site… *shifty eyes*
    Reply
    Posted July 25, 2009 at 6:48 pm
pkchukiss
82 comments

That sent me into a bout of chocolate cravings. Poor wallet.
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Posted July 11, 2009 at 4:26 pm
- Veron
  3438 comments
  
  Go after 9pm and you get them at half the price!
  Update 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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  Posted July 11, 2009 at 9:59 pm
  - Daisy
    2 comments
    
    Eating chocolate after 9 pm? Good on wallet, bad on waist. ;)
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    Posted July 12, 2009 at 6:18 pm
    - Veron
      3438 comments
      
      That’s true! Maybe can order as takeout? Then put in the fridge?
      Reply
      Posted July 12, 2009 at 11:58 pm
June
8 comments

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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Posted July 14, 2009 at 4:34 pm
- Veron
  3438 comments
  
  We share the same likes! Those things you mentioned are exactly what I love too :)
  Reply
  Posted July 15, 2009 at 12:58 am
  - June
    8 comments
    
    Really!! =) Such a coincidence! We both love chocolate stuff! Hee.
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    Posted July 15, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Sparklette
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Hi @sishu007 try Pepper Lunch @ Central, Tampopo http://sparklette.net/food/tampopo/ & Saizeriya @ Liang Court. Ricciotti for desserts http://sparklette.net/food/ricciotti/
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Tweeted September 18, 2010 at 5:09 am
- sishu007
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  @Sparklette thks !
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