Casa Manini

Cozy Italian restaurant opposite chomp chomp, furnished with frames, plants, and warm lighting. We had burrata caprese, linguine al granchio and boscaiola pizza. Burrata and tomato both fresh, light and tasty, linguine was tangy and spicy as I liked it, and pizza crust was crunchy thin. With iced lemon tea, it was about $80. Staff was courteous in service. Would love to try their other dishes again!

An oasis for a hot afternoon at Serangoon Gardens, the many plants providing shade and relief for the eyes. Nice burrata to start. Tasty thin and crispy crust for the pizza. Pasta is decent, homely and above average, with clean taste, though I'd not expected cheese with the aglio olio. Espresso well done. Muddy and dirty looking, yes! Reasonable prices and friendly service. Will be back.

It was a party of 4, and one of those where the company was more important (and also better) than the food. Burata and parma was alright, and I quite enjoyed the pizza too. But I wasn't too impressed with my crab meat linguine, nor did I notice accolades from the others about their mains. The ladies finished off with a tiramisu (which I did not partake). Overall, I'll say the food was competent, environment was cozy (but a bit too quiet if you are the only table) and service was warm/ friendly.