One of Los Angeles’ most respected pasta kitchens has quietly left its mark on Orchard Road. Tavola Aperta will open at Plaza Singapura on 3 July 2026, with Chef Mark Tan leading the kitchen. He recently returned to Singapore after spending three years at Felix Trattoria, the acclaimed Los Angeles restaurant known for its handmade pasta.
Now, he is bringing those pasta making techniques to Plaza Singapura, where every handmade pasta dish costs S$20 or less.
What To Order On Your First Visit
Start with the Linguine Al Limone if you want something simple but memorable. Chef Mark calls it his personal favourite, and the dish combines lemon, cheese and butter with a touch of tarragon for a light floral note.
For something richer, try the White Ragu Bolognese. Chef Mark took inspiration from his time at Felix Trattoria and uses slow cooked beef in a creamy white sauce over pappardelle instead of the usual tomato based sauce.
Meanwhile, the Gamberi works well for diners who enjoy deeper umami flavours. The kitchen adds kombu to prawn stock, then finishes the dish with seared tiger prawns.
Traditionalists can go for Pesto Alla Genovese with rigatoni. Alternatively, Pasta Ai Funghi gives mushroom lovers linguine tossed with a savoury portobello mushroom duxelle.
Images from Tavola Aperta
There Are Also 72 Hour Fermented Sourdough Pizzas
Beyond pasta, Tavola Aperta also serves sourdough pizzas using dough that ferments for up to 72 hours.
- Potato & Leek Pizza with pancetta, chives and pickled pearl onions
- Mortadella E Pistacchio with pistachio pesto and burrata
- Gorgonzola Blue Cheese & Pork Sausage finished with fennel pollen
Besides pizzas, the menu includes sharing plates such as Beef Ragu Arancini, Burrata with Roasted Grapes, Caponata Alla Siciliana and deep fried zucchini topped with crumbed feta, caramel and balsamic.
Free Handmade Pasta, Pizza And Arancini Before Opening Day
Before officially opening, Tavola Aperta, the new handmade pasta restaurant at Plaza Singapura, will host an Open Table activation at the mall’s entrance from 27 to 29 June 2026.
Visitors only need to follow the restaurant on Instagram to receive a complimentary tasting portion. However, each time slot has only 100 portions available daily.
