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Verve Pizza Bar
the Central Business District could be the quieter spot on a weekend, as the working faithful take a well-deserved break. many weekday dining options in this area even take the chance to close early or take a break altogether. nonetheless, if you are determined to avoid the over-crowded brunch cafes on a weekend, there are still quiet spots along the Raffles Place/Marina Bay area that offer good dining experiences.
Verve Pizza Bar located off the Marina Bay City Gallery is one such option. this Italian pizza/pasta joint offers only al-fresco dining, but its well-ventilated with fans and overlooks the Marina Bay waterfront. this place can be pretty packed with the MBFC faithful on weekdays, but it was alot more peaceful when coming on a weekend. Having jogged past this place so many times after work, we finally decided to check out what this pizza place was all about.. 
as their name suggests, this place specialises in pizza. they have a handful of signatures to choose from and all their pizzas are done with thin crust and served on a traditional wooden pan. We tried their Corleone, which was topped with parma ham, rockets and shaved parmesan cheese. personally, i feel that pizza is well done when it's not too heavy on the palette, the cheese well melted and the tomato based herbs well done. Verve's pizzas have certainly done that. 
all things Italian, they have a wide selection of pastas too. they've got this homemade pasta option where you could choose everything, from your choice of pasta, to your toppings. we picked this Linguine Arrabbiata which was a tomato based pasta with some spices. the portions may be deceptively small when served on a large plate, but it was filling, well presented and very flavourful. 
if you'd prefer some of their signature pastas, you could consider their Prawn, zucchini & arugula. this linguine pasta is prepared in olive oil, prawns, zucchini and some rockets, making it a very rich tasting dish. Other of their specialties include their chill-crab pasta and Capricciosa pizza, which we'd like to try on our next visit. if you could still top your evening with dessert, Verve specialises in gelato ice-cream as well. on the whole, we loved our weekend experience at Verve. nothing like a nice evening with good pasta while having a quiet chat or people-watching by the Marina Bay. of course, the mains turned out a little pricey compared to some equally good pizza joints such a Spizza or La Noona, but it wasn't by alot more, and probably part of the overall Marina Bay indulgence. 
Verve Pizza Bar 11 Marina Boulevard Marina Bay City Gallery Singapore 018940 Opening Hours Sundays to Thursdays: 11 am to 11 pm Fridays, Saturdays & Eve of Public Holidays: 11 am to 11 pm Simple things done right.. |
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