I always know I will be back at Fortuna after two outings here because the pizzas here are the best and so unique in texture and taste. In addition, unique and delicious toppings are added that make the special trip here special. To seal the deal, Fortuna's specialty chilli oil. So here I am ready to enjoy a pizza influenced by our local delight: Chilli Crab!
Before I talk about the pizza, I got to first say that this trattoria is like hottest spot in town because the place is totally full before 6pm. When seated at the inner part of restaurant, with soft yellow lights and cosy interior, away from the view of the afternoon scenery outside, I feel like I’m spending an evening at the most popular hotspot in town, which is so cool.
And the service staff, especially Aminah, are friendly, helpful and full of smiles. Definitely my favourite place to go for pizzas.
Singapore Tribute is loaded with lots of goodies such as Chilli Crab Sauce, Flor di Latte (Mozzarella cheese actually), Parsley, Chilli, Lemon Zest, Basil and … yes, chucks of succulent crab meat. Amid the myriad of complex flavours, the mild briny sweetness of crab is light on the tongue yet distinctive. It’s not easy to make crab works on a pizza, but Fortuna did it! The pizza tastes even better when eaten with fluffy charred crust, which further balances the flavours and also adds the sweetness of wheat and char to the taste. This is Italian goodness infused with local familiarity, and it works. So satisfying and so awesome.
I easily finish this all by myself.
The pistachio mousse in dessert, Coppa Al Pistacchio, adds an earthy depth to the light vanilla gelato, yielding this rich, heavy intense taste. The Amarena Cherry is the magic here. Its tangy juices cuts through the richness to inject a burst of excitement to the dense richness and ties everything together. It elevates the dessert from nice to fantastic. I actually hope there is more of the cherries.
Thoughts: Fantastico cibo italiano!
7 Craig Road
