[Review] Casa Vostra Opens at Wisma Atria with New Pizzas, Handmade Pasta and Reservations at Last

We hear plenty of stories about F&B businesses shutting down in Singapore, with rising rental, manpower and operating costs making it increasingly difficult for restaurants to survive. Against this backdrop, Casa Vostra is an interesting example of how a restaurant can continue to grow by focusing on what matters most: good food, consistent quality and pricing that remains accessible.

Since opening its first brick-and-mortar restaurant at Raffles City in July 2024, Casa Vostra has developed a sizeable following among Singaporeans looking for satisfying Italian food without having to burn a big hole in the wallet. Its popularity is evident from the long queues that regularly form outside its outlets, particularly during lunch and dinner.

We have always felt that the appeal lies in its straightforward approach to Italian cooking. Rather than relying on elaborate presentations or an overly sophisticated dining concept, the restaurant puts its attention into freshly made pizzas, handmade pasta and familiar Italian flavours.

Now, Casa Vostra has opened its fourth outlet at Wisma Atria, bringing its offerings to Orchard Road. The new restaurant introduces several exclusive creations, including Roman-style square pizzas, new pasta and main course selections, as well as an interesting dessert collaboration with Petra.

One of the biggest pieces of news for regular customers is that Casa Vostra Wisma Atria will finally accept reservations. Available exclusively at this outlet from December onwards, a limited number of tables can be booked through SevenRooms. Most tables will still be reserved for walk-in diners, but having the option to secure a seat ahead of time is certainly welcome, especially for those who have previously been deterred by the queues.

The new 85-seater restaurant has a warm, contemporary Italian-inspired interior, featuring burnt orange and terracotta tones, wooden finishes and ambient lighting. There is also a dedicated pizza counter with its own oven, allowing diners to watch some of the preparation taking place.

We started our meal with the Zucchini and Sakura-Ebi SquareCrunch ($15), one of the new creations exclusive to the Wisma Atria outlet.

Priced at S$15, this Roman-style square pizza is a departure from Casa Vostra’s familiar round pizzas.

The base has a satisfying crunch, while the zucchini cream provides a smooth and savoury foundation. Zucchini chips add another layer of texture, and the sakura-ebi brings a pleasant seafood flavour. It is an interesting combination that works surprisingly well, with the delicate zucchini flavours balanced by the more pronounced taste of the dried shrimp.

SquareCrunch is available in three flavours, including Zucchini and Sakura-Ebi, Potato, Leek and Speck, and Tomato Tarte Tatin:

For the pizzas, we tried two new creations, Anchovy 2.0 and Carbonara 2.0, served half and half on the same pizza during our media tasting. This half-and-half arrangement was specially prepared for the preview and is not necessarily a regular ordering option.

The Anchovy 2.0 (S$22) combines Fiordilatte di Agerola, anchovies, Pizzutello tomatoes, basil and olive dust.

Anchovies can be a divisive ingredient because of their distinctive salty and savoury character, but here, the other ingredients help create a more balanced flavour profile. The creamy cheese softens the brininess of the anchovies, while the tomatoes introduce some acidity and freshness. Basil adds an aromatic finish.

The Carbonara 2.0 (S$24) takes inspiration from the classic Roman pasta dish and translates its familiar flavours into pizza form.

Topped with Parmigiano Reggiano, pancetta, egg yolk and black pepper, it delivers the richness and savouriness one would expect from a carbonara.

The egg yolk contributes a creamy quality, while the pancetta provides salty, meaty bites. Parmigiano Reggiano adds depth, and black pepper gives the pizza a little kick. It is essentially a meeting of two Italian comfort food favourites.

Both pizzas showcase Casa Vostra’s attention to its dough and preparation. The base has a pleasant chew, with a light, airy structure and crispness around the edges. It is easy to understand why the restaurant’s pizzas have become such a major draw at its existing outlets.

For pasta, we had the Orecchiette Salsiccia e Broccoli (S$22).

Orecchiette, which translates to little ears in Italian, is a small, curved pasta shape that is particularly good at holding onto sauces and accompanying ingredients.

The dish brings together roasted broccoli, sausage, Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto crumble and fried basil. It is a comforting combination that leans towards savoury and meaty flavours, with the roasted broccoli adding a fresh contrast.

The sausage provides a hearty flavour, while the prosciutto crumble contributes another layer of saltiness and texture. The fried basil rounds things off with its aromatic notes. Simple and lovely.

Casa Vostra’s handmade pasta is another important part of its identity. The restaurant prepares its pasta in-house, with the dough rolled and shaped by hand.

For our main course, we tried the Pluma Iberico “Milanese” (S$30).

Pluma is a prized cut of Iberico pork, and here it is given the Milanese treatment, traditionally associated with breaded and fried veal.

The pork is breaded and fried, with the crispy exterior providing a contrast to the meat underneath. It is served with lemon burnt butter, capers and a house salad. The lemon burnt butter adds richness, while the capers introduce a sharp, briny element.

At S$30, it is a reasonably substantial main course and a welcome addition for diners who want something beyond pizza and pasta.

Dessert brought us to a collaboration between Casa Vostra and Petra, Chef Antonio Miscellaneo’s Eastern Mediterranean and Levantine dining concept. The partnership introduces housemade mascarpone gelato served in a distinctive cone, bringing together Italian dessert traditions with a different combination of textures and flavours.

We tried two variations, starting with the Tiramisu (S$10).

Featuring housemade mascarpone gelato, a kataifi cone, savoiardi, coffee and cocoa, it takes the familiar flavours of the Italian classic and presents them in a different format.

The mascarpone gelato provides a creamy and milky base, while the coffee and cocoa bring the familiar bitterness associated with tiramisu. Savoiardi adds another nod to the traditional dessert, while the crunchy kataifi cone introduces a textural contrast to the smooth gelato.

The Dubai Chocolate (S$12) takes a more indulgent direction, pairing the mascarpone gelato with pistachio and chocolate ganache, pistachios and a kataifi cone.

Inspired by the popular Dubai chocolate flavour combination, it brings together chocolate richness, nutty pistachio flavours and crunchy pastry elements.

The collaboration is an interesting addition to Casa Vostra’s menu, particularly because the gelato is made in-house rather than simply being another commercially sourced dessert.

Ultimately, Casa Vostra’s expansion into Wisma Atria feels like a natural next step for a restaurant that has found its formula. The new outlet gives regular customers more reasons to return, with its exclusive SquareCrunch pizzas, new pasta and mains, and the dessert collaboration with Petra.

The biggest improvement may well be the introduction of reservations. While the restaurant is still retaining most of its tables for walk-ins, being able to book ahead at the Wisma Atria outlet is a meaningful change for a brand whose popularity has sometimes made getting a table an exercise in patience.

Opening Promotions

On 7 and 8 November, diners who spend a minimum of $100 per table get to redeem a complimentary charm keychain, limited to one per table.

12pm to 4pm: Guests get to customise their own keychains at the Casa Charm Bar, in collaboration with local design studio, Plook Plook (@plookplook.studio).

After 4pm: Ready-made charm keychains will be available for redemption, while stocks last. Additional keychains can also be purchased at $10 each.

Casa Vostra Wisma Atria

Address:
Wisma Atria, #02-02/03, 435 Orchard Road, Singapore 238877

Opening Hours:
Daily, 11.30am to 10pm (Last order at 9.15pm)

Reservations: Available exclusively at Wisma Atria via SevenRooms from December 2026 onwards. Limited reservation slots are available, with most tables kept for walk-in diners.

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