Photo: Courtesy of The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore
Choosing a good restaurant can sometimes make or break the vibe of a much-anticipated date night. Luckily, Capitol.Bistro.Bar.Patisserie delivers on both the food and the flirt. The semi-alfresco bistro, located at Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski, already has a setting that’s ideal for a just-dinner-and-drinks affair. Lush fauna line the walls of its open-air restaurant area, complete with smooth marble tables, sage green booths, and soft lighting to set the mood. And with the launch of its new Mediterranean-inspired à la carte menu, the bistro definitely comes through on the food front of an evening out with your partner.
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Viani Tuscany 20-Month Aged Ham
Various new offerings lean into the concept of shareable plates, blending the bistro’s European cuisine with contemporary dining. A platter of thinly-sliced Viani Tuscany 20-Month Aged Ham ($32) comes with a side of melt-in-your-mouth Puglia Burratina, ideal for nibbling between sips of wine. For a bit of a crunch, the Fritto Misto Platter ($28) features scampi and calamari fried to perfection and dusted in basil salt.
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Focaccia Bruschetta
At Capitol Bistro, bread is definitely their love language. House-made Focaccia Bruschetta ($9) arrives with three dips: a nutty blend of pistachio-macadamia pesto, crushed tomatoes tossed in olive oil, and whipped ricotta drizzled in truffle honey. Pizzas come hot out of the oven, ranging from signature items like the Black Truffle ($38) to lighter classics like the Margherita ($28) and Prosciutto ($32), crisp-edged and generously topped.
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Prawn Linguine
For pasta lovers, the Prawn Linguine ($28) is a welcome addition to the table. Strands of squid ink pasta are mixed in a delectable combination of chilli and garlic, finished off with a generous serving of tender prawns. The Risotto Milanese ($28) is equally seductive, featuring braised osso bucco that falls apart at the poke of a fork. The saffron-scented rice is sumptuous and creamy, while the osso bucco and gremolata play off each other in an amalgamation of rich yet bright flavours.
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Vegetarian options include a Butternut Squash Ravioli ($26), a quintessential dish that sees butternut squash-stuffed pasta coated in a rich brown butter and sage sauce, simmered on low heat for a decadent taste. Of course, date night wouldn’t be done without dessert to cap off the night. The Capitol Tiramisu ($18) is a fan favourite and an obvious choice for a table of two, marrying coffee and wine-soaked ladyfingers with an airy mascarpone.
From starters to sweets, the Capitol Bistro.Bar.Patisserie is the kind of restaurant that can do it all: first dates dipping into a shared appetiser, casual catchups over cocktails, or a well-deserved wine-and-dine with your favourite person.
Capitol Bistro.Bar.Patisserie is located at 13 Stamford Rd, #01-86/87 Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski, Singapore 178905, Tel: +65 6715 6877. Book a table here.
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