A hidden Italian love affair

A ripple of excitement may not immediately flow through you at the thought of being invited to a museum to dine. Let’s prove that it can – and let Aura whisper in your ears, pulling at your heartstrings. This saucy treasure is not just brains but also brawn on the plate – located on the fifth floor of the new National Gallery, it’s elegant Singapore done up just perfectly.

If you’re not instantly wooed by the modern architecture and feel once you enter the space, you’ll fall in love once your food arrives. It’s an Italian mouth kiss where you’d least expect to find it – think scallops crudo with truffle and smoked qual eggs, or tagliolini with scampi and caviar. Mama mia!

With a full and happy stomaco, we suggest heading up one more floor to the Aura Sky Lounge. Get yourself comfortable, take in the stunning Civic District and Marina Bay alone or make some new friends – this isn’t the place to be shy!