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Experience the authentic flavours of Italy at Kucina, a MUIS-certified halal Italian restaurant. Since 2016, Chef Gero@Omar has been delighting diners with high-quality Italian cuisine. Indulge in signature dishes like the unforgettable La Barca (Sicilian Boat Pizza), or savor the exquisite homemade Gnocchi Al Salmone and Nanduya pasta. For a truly special occasion, consider Kucina’s private room for family gatherings and celebrations, offering both set menus and à la carte options. Discover the taste of Italy at KINEX!
Hours
| Monday | 12–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–10 PM |
| Thursday (Eid al-Fitr) | 12–10 PM Hours might differ |
| Friday (Eid al-Fitr) | 12–10 PM Hours might differ |
| Saturday | 12–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 11 Tanjong Katong Rd, #B1-09/10, KINEX 437157
Phone: +65 6493 2154
Website: http://kucinaitalian.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: tablecheck.comkucinaitalian.com
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Reviews
Timothy Low
First time trying this place for our wedding anniversary. Also ordered Cappucino and the Matcha Strawberry for drinks. Overall bill for 2 adults and 2 kids was about $135 and good for the price!
Also have a separate section for events which I didn’t knew.
1) Pizza – La Barca
– Chef Gero’s creation. The cream sauce for dipping is in the middle of the pizza. Tear, dip, enjoy.
– Rating: 9/10
2) Pasta – Risotto Porcini
– Risotto with mushrooms. Rice was soft and well cooked.
– Rating: 7.5/10
3) Pasta – Chitarria Carbonara
– Ordered for the kids who gobbled everything up. Wished I had more to myself.
– Rating 9/10
4) Lamb Shank
– Nice carrot chunks in making the plate look pretty. It was average and decent.
– Rating: 7/10
… moreAlso have a separate section for events which I didn’t knew.
1) Pizza – La Barca
– Chef Gero’s creation. The cream sauce for dipping is in the middle of the pizza. Tear, dip, enjoy.
– Rating: 9/10
2) Pasta – Risotto Porcini
– Risotto with mushrooms. Rice was soft and well cooked.
– Rating: 7.5/10
3) Pasta – Chitarria Carbonara
– Ordered for the kids who gobbled everything up. Wished I had more to myself.
– Rating 9/10
4) Lamb Shank
– Nice carrot chunks in making the plate look pretty. It was average and decent.
– Rating: 7/10
navindran bobby
One of the worst restaurant experiences I’ve had in my life.
We made a reservation and the booking process went smoothly, so there were no issues at the start. Unfortunately, everything went downhill once the food arrived.
Our table ordered 3 Chitarra Carbonara, 1 Linguine al Cartoccio, 1 Rump Cap Picanha, 2 Spaghetti Aglio Olio, and 1 Lasagna. Every single dish arrived cold. On top of that, one of our orders was completely forgotten and only brought out after several of us had already finished eating.
The carbonara was shockingly bad, the sauce tasted like plain water with almost no flavour. It didn’t resemble a proper carbonara at all. The Rump Cap Picanha was served with no garnish, no sides, nothing, which is honestly embarrassing considering the price they charge. Overall the food quality was extremely poor, to the point where some of us genuinely felt like we might throw up.
For the price we were paying, this felt like daylight robbery. The food quality and execution were nowhere near the standard you would expect from a restaurant charging these prices.
To make things worse, there was a POS machine issue, so we were told we had to pay cash. They gave us truffle fries on the house, but honestly that doesn’t make up for terrible food and poor service.
Very disappointing experience. Definitely not a place I would return to or recommend.
… moreWe made a reservation and the booking process went smoothly, so there were no issues at the start. Unfortunately, everything went downhill once the food arrived.
Our table ordered 3 Chitarra Carbonara, 1 Linguine al Cartoccio, 1 Rump Cap Picanha, 2 Spaghetti Aglio Olio, and 1 Lasagna. Every single dish arrived cold. On top of that, one of our orders was completely forgotten and only brought out after several of us had already finished eating.
The carbonara was shockingly bad, the sauce tasted like plain water with almost no flavour. It didn’t resemble a proper carbonara at all. The Rump Cap Picanha was served with no garnish, no sides, nothing, which is honestly embarrassing considering the price they charge. Overall the food quality was extremely poor, to the point where some of us genuinely felt like we might throw up.
For the price we were paying, this felt like daylight robbery. The food quality and execution were nowhere near the standard you would expect from a restaurant charging these prices.
To make things worse, there was a POS machine issue, so we were told we had to pay cash. They gave us truffle fries on the house, but honestly that doesn’t make up for terrible food and poor service.
Very disappointing experience. Definitely not a place I would return to or recommend.
Melvin Liew
Few halal Italian restaurants around, this restaurant serves excellent Italian cuisine. Pasta Al Granchio, Lamb Shank main arrived quickly and were delicious.
The restaurant and the tables are a bit small, the space is a bit tight for big groups. We were a big group, there was hardly enough space to put sharing platters in addition to individual mains.
Staff are friendly but can be more attentive. For bigger groups, it might be better to try the private dining room.
… moreThe restaurant and the tables are a bit small, the space is a bit tight for big groups. We were a big group, there was hardly enough space to put sharing platters in addition to individual mains.
Staff are friendly but can be more attentive. For bigger groups, it might be better to try the private dining room.
Falsefast
Felt that I needed to write a review to share this experience. This isn’t our first visit to Kucina. We first dined here in 2016 and enjoyed the food so much that we chose it again for our wedding anniversary celebrations in both 2017 and 2018.
We returned twice in 2025 and again early this year to support Chef Gero (we’ve enjoyed watching his Instagram reels). We made a reservation and arrived 5 minutes early, but no one was at the reception to welcome us, so we had to wait for a few minutes, even past our reservation time. We could see some staff coming in and out of the dining room, and there was also this tall kitchen staff who noticed us waiting at the front for some time, but he kept glancing at us. It would be more helpful if he had been proactive and alerted the waitstaff to attend to us, rather than just watching. At the very least, the staff could’ve acknowledged us instead of treating us like we were invisible or there for free meals. This happened when the restaurant was nearly empty on a weekday afternoon. A few minutes later came a Malay Malaysian waitstaff, but there was no apology, no greeting, no smile. We had to inform him that we had a reservation for two.
While we were eating, another Malay male kitchen staff repeatedly stared at one of us, making the experience feel uncomfortable.
While the food remains tasty, the service has definitely fallen below standard and could be improved. From what we observed, many of the staff lack proactiveness and friendliness. I’m not sure if Chef Gero is aware of this, but unfortunately, this will be our last visit to Kucina. Fortunately, there’s another excellent Muslim-owned Italian restaurant in Bedok that we can turn to instead. It’s disappointing, to say the least.
… moreWe returned twice in 2025 and again early this year to support Chef Gero (we’ve enjoyed watching his Instagram reels). We made a reservation and arrived 5 minutes early, but no one was at the reception to welcome us, so we had to wait for a few minutes, even past our reservation time. We could see some staff coming in and out of the dining room, and there was also this tall kitchen staff who noticed us waiting at the front for some time, but he kept glancing at us. It would be more helpful if he had been proactive and alerted the waitstaff to attend to us, rather than just watching. At the very least, the staff could’ve acknowledged us instead of treating us like we were invisible or there for free meals. This happened when the restaurant was nearly empty on a weekday afternoon. A few minutes later came a Malay Malaysian waitstaff, but there was no apology, no greeting, no smile. We had to inform him that we had a reservation for two.
While we were eating, another Malay male kitchen staff repeatedly stared at one of us, making the experience feel uncomfortable.
While the food remains tasty, the service has definitely fallen below standard and could be improved. From what we observed, many of the staff lack proactiveness and friendliness. I’m not sure if Chef Gero is aware of this, but unfortunately, this will be our last visit to Kucina. Fortunately, there’s another excellent Muslim-owned Italian restaurant in Bedok that we can turn to instead. It’s disappointing, to say the least.
Aishah Azwa
Second time here, wont be my last. Everything we ordered was so good. We tried a bunch of chef’s hat recommendations off the menu and they were not disappointing. Out best pick were insalata de polpo aka grilled octopus and cappalletti. Pasta was lovely, creamy and flavourful. Highly recommend this restaurant, good for friends gathering and friendly staffs.
… moreMoiz Malik
I come here regularly for my halal italian fix. The food is phenomenal. Always order the barca: pizza bread boat with mushroom cheese mix with the truffle topping. The cioppino is also very good. For the pasta, their aglio olio has the basics down. If u wanna be fancy, ask for the parmesan cheese wheel pasta (not in the menu).
The place is packed during lunch and dinner rush so make reservations. Otherwise, come before or after those hours.
… moreThe place is packed during lunch and dinner rush so make reservations. Otherwise, come before or after those hours.
Jayon See
First time here and was amazed by the food quality and welcoming services.
Both pasta is done right, flavourful, al dente, and fresh.
Tried their new dishes, Chicken & Lamb Skewer and we loved it, it’s was really good and full of charred aroma.
… moreBoth pasta is done right, flavourful, al dente, and fresh.
Tried their new dishes, Chicken & Lamb Skewer and we loved it, it’s was really good and full of charred aroma.
Hafiz Jainal
Had a really enjoyable dining experience at Kucina. The food was excellent – well prepared, comforting, and full of flavour. Everything we ordered was consistently good, and you can tell care goes into the cooking.
Service was also a highlight. The manager was attentive, warm, and made sure everything ran smoothly throughout our meal. She checked in at the right moments and made us feel genuinely welcome, which made a big difference to the overall experience.
Overall, a great place for good food and great hospitality. Will definitely be back and would happily recommend Kucina to others.
… moreService was also a highlight. The manager was attentive, warm, and made sure everything ran smoothly throughout our meal. She checked in at the right moments and made us feel genuinely welcome, which made a big difference to the overall experience.
Overall, a great place for good food and great hospitality. Will definitely be back and would happily recommend Kucina to others.
JR FF
Mother in law got invested via tik-tok and has been wanting us to try this for ages. So we did.
Enjoyed most of our dinner here. The constant smell of the pizzas being fired is amazing. The staff were also exceedingly attentive and on the ball with the service timings.
Thoroughly enjoyed the specialty Kucina antipasto and pizza. The desserts outperformed the norm, with the creme brulee custard tasting rich with yolks, and the tiramisu infused with coffee. The lavender earl grey looked and tasted much better than the menu image as well (loved the lychee).
With all that said, the gnocchi al salmone was disastrously bad. The sauce tasted as if they had blended day old leftover fish into it, and stunk up our table to high heaven. My lady found it quite inedible with a horrendous smell and flavor, and had to urge me several times not to eat it, to override my usual instinct not to waste food. She tried to get the server to take it away several times as well, in spite of my trying to make light of it (in error).
I understand that smoked salmon sometimes has a fishy odor (if this ingredient was used as per the kucina tik-tok from 2 months ago). Perhaps it was fresh salmon that smelled off as per the menu. But this particular batch was not at all good. Perhaps the restaurant should look into the supplier or source of this particular ingredient. The dish would require magnitudes more of either dill or basil to balance the flavor, for it to become even close to acceptable, and even then I would be doubtful.
… moreEnjoyed most of our dinner here. The constant smell of the pizzas being fired is amazing. The staff were also exceedingly attentive and on the ball with the service timings.
Thoroughly enjoyed the specialty Kucina antipasto and pizza. The desserts outperformed the norm, with the creme brulee custard tasting rich with yolks, and the tiramisu infused with coffee. The lavender earl grey looked and tasted much better than the menu image as well (loved the lychee).
With all that said, the gnocchi al salmone was disastrously bad. The sauce tasted as if they had blended day old leftover fish into it, and stunk up our table to high heaven. My lady found it quite inedible with a horrendous smell and flavor, and had to urge me several times not to eat it, to override my usual instinct not to waste food. She tried to get the server to take it away several times as well, in spite of my trying to make light of it (in error).
I understand that smoked salmon sometimes has a fishy odor (if this ingredient was used as per the kucina tik-tok from 2 months ago). Perhaps it was fresh salmon that smelled off as per the menu. But this particular batch was not at all good. Perhaps the restaurant should look into the supplier or source of this particular ingredient. The dish would require magnitudes more of either dill or basil to balance the flavor, for it to become even close to acceptable, and even then I would be doubtful.
Rex Choong (RC)
Visited Kucina with a large group of 6 adults and 2 kids, and it was a lovely experience. The ambiance is great—quiet and cozy, which made it perfect for our family gathering.
We ordered the Mushroom soup, Lasagna, Gnocchi, Seafood Stew, pizza, Short Ribs with Risotto and desserts. The food quality met our expectations; everything tasted authentic and fresh. The portions were decent and just right for our group. It’s a nice, comfortable spot if you’re looking for a peaceful meal with good Italian flavors. Definitely suitable for families.
… moreWe ordered the Mushroom soup, Lasagna, Gnocchi, Seafood Stew, pizza, Short Ribs with Risotto and desserts. The food quality met our expectations; everything tasted authentic and fresh. The portions were decent and just right for our group. It’s a nice, comfortable spot if you’re looking for a peaceful meal with good Italian flavors. Definitely suitable for families.