Third time’s the charm, and Fortuna Group is leaning hard into the magic number. Following their second venture just last September, the group is continuing the streak with its third and newest restaurant, Medusa. Opened on January 10, it’s Singapore’s first-ever Osteria Romana.
Photograph: Brand Cellar
This latest concept is deeply personal to Fortuna founder and director Egon Marzaioli, as it’s inspired by the Eternal City and his Roman wife, Alessandra Gulino. Rather than chasing trends, Medusa zeroes in on what Roman cooking does best – bold, hearty flavours rooted in tradition.
Photograph: Brand CellarIndoor dining at Medusa
Set within the JW Marriott Hotel at South Beach Road, the space channels the glamour of 1960s Rome with a modern take – think crimson walls, glowing LED accents and cheeky portraits. There are also plenty of options to suit your vibe: from a cosy outdoor area and an intimate bar, to a spacious main dining area that can be sectioned into a semi-private room for more intimate nights.
Leading the culinary direction is an all-star Roman team, including Head Chef Federico Scordo and dough master Giorgio Sorce.
Photograph: Brand CellarTeam at Medusa
The menu unfolds with starters, beginning with the fluffy house-made Focaccetta & Dip ($16), served with pecorino and Medusa’s signature dips, alongside Suppli Al Telefono ($16 for 2 pieces) – crisp Roman rice croquettes with molten cheese at their core.
Photograph: Brand CellarCasarecce
And how can we talk about Roman food without its undisputed star, pasta? Don’t skip Medusa’s pasta creations: from the classic Fettuccine ($36) made with simple ingredients: egg pasta, Italian butter and Pecorino Romano, to “dirtier ones” (their words, not ours) like the special Caserecce ($35), a cross between carbonara, amatriciana, and cacio e pepe. Pizza is also served, strictly Roman-style. That means, thin, crisp Pizza Romana (from $29), as well as crunchy Pinsa Romana ($20 for two slices). Options include classics like Margherita and Pomodoro & Ciccia alongside bolder combinations such as Quattro Formaggi and Mortazza & Pistachio. For purists, opt for the pinsa romana Gricia, keeping things simple with guanciale, pecorino and black pepper.
Photograph: Brand CellarMortazza & Pistacchio
To round it all off, pick your sweet ending: Medusa’s Truffle Tiramisu ($18) for old-world Roman indulgence, Maritozzi ($16), cream-filled brioche buns for the sweet-toothed, and Torta della Nonna ($18), also known as grandmother’s cake, for pure comfort.
Photograph: Brand CellarTruffle Tiramisu
Medusa is now open at 30 Beach Road. Make your reservations here.
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