The meal begins with complimentary bread, before moving into starters.
We had the insalata di Cesare (Caesar salad) from 1986, a refreshing mix of baby romaine lettuce, homemade Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, crispy bacon, croutons, and marinated white anchovies. The fish adds a gentle savoury depth that rounds out the dish nicely.
The prosciutto e melone (ham and melon) from 1992 pairs thinly sliced 18-month parma ham with sweet cantaloupe melon air-flown from Italy, alongside aquaponic salads and balsamic reduction. We really enjoyed the prosciutto — soft, delicate, and full of flavour. It comes together well with the rest of the elements for a clean, balanced starter.
Other starters include the 2024 cappuccino di funghi (creamy mushroom soup) with porcini “trifolata”, seasonal truffle and ciabatta croutons, as well as the 2024 bruschetta ricotta e pomodoro (toasted bread with ricotta cheese and tomatoes) alongside capers, olive, and oregano.
As for the mains, the 2024 casarecce alle costine e tartufo (casarecce pasta with short ribs and truffle) was a clear standout.
The handmade, twisted casarecce pasta holds onto the sauce well, coated in a rich ragout of 24-hour braised short ribs, mascarpone, and seasonal Italian truffle. Meanwhile, the beef is pull-apart tender and deeply savoury, and the truffle lifts the dish without overwhelming it.
We also tried the pizza diavola from 1994, topped with tomato, mozzarella, spicy pork salami, and black olives.
While enjoyable, it didn’t quite stand out — the dough leaned slightly tough on our visit. Perhaps, we had let it sit for too long. That said, the pizzas are handmade and go through a long fermentation process, so we’d be open to trying other variations on the menu.
Other main options include the 2014 pizza 5 formaggi (five cheeses) with mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan, fontina, and smoked scamorza cheeses, the 2011 spigola (European sea bass) with sun-dried tomatoes, ratte potatoes, and mussels and clams in “Isolana” style.
There’s also the 1989 pancetta di maiale in porchetta (porchetta pork roast) — a slow-roasted pork belly, smashed potatoes, caramelised plum and rosemary jus.
Across the meal, you can also opt for extra parmigiano cheese, shaved tableside into your dish.
Here’s more good news: If you’re coming here for this lunch menu, you’ll also catch its daily Happy Hour, from 12pm to 7pm, with deals on housepour wines, cocktails, and beers.
We had the limoncello spritz (S$15, U.P. S$18) , a light, citrusy mix of limoncello, prosecco, and soda, as well as the 500ml Menabrea lager (S$18, U.P. S$21). Both were delicious and refreshing picks alongside the meal, and the Happy Hour menu is a lot more extensive.
Having walked past Prego a few times, it’s always been one of those places that catches our eye. If you’re anything like us, then this anniversary set lunch feels like a fitting way to experience it — a full, considered meal at a more approachable price point.
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