• 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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
The Riverwalk
20 Upper Circular Road #B1-49/50
Singapore 058416
Tel: +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
Jul 7, 2009
10
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?
Jul 7, 2009
3472
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.
Jul 7, 2009
10
thank you so much <33
Jul 7, 2009
2
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!
Jul 7, 2009
3472
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 :)
Jul 8, 2009
3
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!
Jul 10, 2009
3472
:)))
I would definitely remember to try the coffee ice cream! Not a fan of fruity pastries though. I prefer them to be chocolaty :)
Jul 8, 2009
57
My colleague told me it costs 50% of the price after 9pm there… for desserts :p
Jul 10, 2009
3472
I heard about it! That’s a damn good deal! They don’t really mention that promotion on the menu or posters though.
Jul 13, 2009
1
hihi!
The deserts really look mouthwatering!
Will the desert be gone by 9pm? =)
Jul 13, 2009
3472
Hmm I think you can still get them :)
Jul 25, 2009
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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…
Jul 25, 2009
57
*groan*
They must be watching this site… *shifty eyes*
Jul 11, 2009
80
That sent me into a bout of chocolate cravings. Poor wallet.
Jul 11, 2009
3472
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…
Jul 12, 2009
2
Eating chocolate after 9 pm? Good on wallet, bad on waist. ;)
Jul 12, 2009
3472
That’s true! Maybe can order as takeout? Then put in the fridge?
Jul 14, 2009
21
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! =)
Jul 15, 2009
3472
We share the same likes! Those things you mentioned are exactly what I love too :)
Jul 15, 2009
21
Really!! =) Such a coincidence! We both love chocolate stuff! Hee.
Sep 18, 2010
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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/
Sep 18, 2010
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@Sparklette thks !