The History of Alkaff Mansion

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1 The History of Alkaff Mansion Located in the serene Telok Blangah Hill Park, Alkaff Mansion was built in 1918 and originally owned by the Alkaff family who were traders from Yemen. It was built primarily as a retreat for the family and to entertain their guests. In 19, renovation works were carried out to increase the mansion s built-in area to its current configuration. In the 1930s, Alkaff Mansion became widely known as a gathering place for notable members of society. In 1984, the land was acquired by the government for the development of a 33-hectare park and became a restaurant in Alkaff Mansion became known as a popular venue for events until 2003 when the mansion was handed over to the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) after its lease expired. Today, Alkaff Mansion is a conservation building and has been painstakingly restored to its former glory. Named Alkaff Mansion Ristorante, it houses an Italian restaurant, a stylish bar on the upper level and an al fresco dining area at the Terrace. A pair of ornate fountains, a romantic roofed gazebo, an outdoor terrace and a Grand Marquee on the mansion s courtyard dot the approximately 9,000 sq m premise promising a wide range of outdoor and indoor venues to accommodate events of any type and scale. Representing the epitome of destination dining in Singapore, Alkaff Mansion Ristorante promises only the best of a memorable dining experience.

2 Executive Chef, Simone Depalmas Born and raised in Italy with over 20 years of culinary experience, Chef Simone specialises primarily in seafood being a native of Sardinia, and has cooked for renowned figures including the Prime Minister of Italy. Chef Simone goes by his general rules of cooking: making his sauces from scratch; not using heavy butter or cream; and adopting different cooking techniques to bring out the natural flavours of his dish. he believes in presenting a true Italian taste and hopes to deliver a satisfying dining experience for all guests at Alkaff Mansion Ristorante. Jilly Wang, Director Ms Jilly Wang is the director and owner of LHN Culinary Concepts, the company that manages Alkaff Mansion Ristorante and Alkaff Mansion Catering. Her foray into the food and beverage industry began with both her husband and her passion for Italian cuisine after visiting Italy. Having tasted true Italian cuisine, they desired to bring the taste and dining experience of Italy to Singapore by starting Alkaff Mansion Ristorante. Together with Italian chef Simone Depalmas, Ms Wang aims to define Alkaff Mansion Ristorante as a top Italian restaurant in Singapore and offer guests the best of an authentic Italian dining experience.

3 Antipasti Burratina, Rucola e Pomodori Insalata di Polpo alla Carlofortina Italian Burratina from Andria with Rocket Salad & San Marzano Cherry Tomatoes Sardinian Octopus Salad with Yellow Frisée Salad Involtini di Bresaola con Ricotta Fresca e Miele Amaro su Letto di Piselli Dried Beef Roulade with Fresh Ricotta, Honey & Pine Nuts on Green Pea Mousse Carpaccio di Salmone Marinato, con Macedonia di Fragole 22 Capesante alla Plancia, Purea di Cavolfiore con Caviale Affumicato Freschezza d Ostriche 32 Filetto di Tonno al Sesame con Salsa Balsamica e Arancia Carpaccio di Filetto con Parmigiano Reggiano e Rucola Prosciutto e Melone Selezioni di Salumi 42 Gran Misto di Mare 68 Marinated Scottish Salmon Carpaccio with Strawberries, Yellow Frisée Salad & Salmon Roe Pan Seared Hokkaido Scallops with Cauliflower Puree & Avruga Caviar Half Dozen of Oysters Sesame-crusted Tuna with Balsamic & Orange Sauce Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio with Parmesan Cheese & Rucola Platter of Parma Ham & Rock Melon Selection of Cold Cuts: Bresaola, Mortadella, Salami & Parma Ham (Add Burratina 15) Seafood Platter with Tuna Tartare, Tiger Prawns, Lobster, Sea Bass and Octopus Serving for two

4 Zuppe del Giorno Zuppa di Asparagi Verdi e Tartufo Green Asparagus Soup with Black Truffle Scent Bisque d Aragosta al Profumo di Dragoncello e Arancia Lobster Broth Bisque with Tarragon Scent & Orange Le Paste Spaghetti al Pomodoro di San Marzano e Basilico Spaghetti with Fresh San Marzano Tomatoes & Basil Orecchiette Gamberi Zucchine e Bottarga Orecchiette with Prawns, Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes & Bottarga Tagliatelle al Nero di Seppia Cartoccio Style Homemade Squid Ink Tagliatelle with Assorted Seafood Cartoccio Style Linguine all Aragosta Lobster Linguine with San Marzano Cherry Tomatoes & Brandy Gnochetti Sardi in Salsa Campidanese Sardinian Pasta with Pork, Rosemary, Tomatoes & Onions Ravioli di Vitello ai Funghi Porcini al Profumo di Tartufo Homemade Veal Ravioli in Alba Truffle Cream Sauce & Porcini Mushroom Casoncelli di Zucca, Fonduta di Taleggio e Ristretto di Vitello Hand-closed Pumpkin Casoncelli with Taleggio Cheese Fondue & Veal Jus Risotto ai Funghi Porcini e Timo Porcini Mushroom Risotto Superfino Acquerello with Thyme Fregola ai Frutti di Mare Sardinian Pasta with Assorted Seafood 32 42

5 Secondi di Pesce Branzino al Sale con Flamma Oven Baked Sea Bass in Salt served Flambé 600gm gm gm 64 Orata al Forno in Crosta di Patate e Pomodorini Ciliegina Baked Sea Bream with Potatoes and Cherry Tomatoes Merluzzo del Mediterraneo in Guazzetto di Olive, Capperi e Pomodori Mediterranean Cod stewed with Olives, Capers & Tomatoes Aragosta alla Catalana Steamed Lobster Catalana Style with San Marzano Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions & Orange (Served Cold) Grigliata di Gamberi e Calamari Grilled Marinated Tiger Prawns and Squid with Fresh Lemon Filetto di Branzino al Cartoccio Baked Sea Bass with Seafood Cartoccio Style

6 Secondi di Carne Bistecca Fiorentina Grilled T-Bone Steak (1kg) with Arugula Salad, Grilled Vegetables & Roasted Potatoes 180 Tagliata di Filetto di Manzo Sliced Beef Tenderloin with Roast Potatoes & Grilled Vegetables 45 Porcetto Sardinyan Style Slow Cooked Sardinian Style Suckling Pig with Roasted Potatoes 46 Carre d Agnello al Forno, Cipolline in Salsa di Prugne e Arance Oven Baked Lamb Rack with Caramelised Onions & Homemade Prune Sauce 45 Polletto Arrosto con Patate e Insalata Mista Roasted Spring Chicken with Potatoes & Mixed Greens 42 Contorni Grilled US Green Asparagus Grilled Vegetables Oven Baked Charlotte Potatoes Mixed Salad with San Marzano Tomatoes

7 Dolce della Casa Tortino al Cioccolato, Gelato alla Vaniglia e Caramello Valrhona Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream & Caramel Sauce Zabaione al Marsala e Frutti di Bosco Gratinated Fresh Marsala Sabayon with Fresh Mixed Berries Semifreddo al Cioccolato Bianco e Caffe White Chocolate & Coffee Parfait with Espresso Sauce & Hazelnut Meringue Panna Cotta alla Mentuccia, Frutti di Bosco e Salsa al Lamponi Fresh Mint Panna Cotta with Mixed Berries & Raspberry Sauce Alkaff Mansion Tiramisu Homemade Tiramisu with Savoiardi & Mascarpone Cream Cheese Cake Semifreddo, Coulis di Arance Rosse con Zeste Croccanti President Cream Cheese Cake Parfait with Blood Orange Coulis & Candy Orange Zest Affogato alla Vaniglia Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream with a Single Shot of Espresso Selezioni di Formaggi Italiani Italian Cheese Selection served with Fruit Bread: Taleggio, Gorgonzola & Parmigiano Reggiano 100g Parmigiano Reggiano Aged 18 Months