Buona Terra

The entrance to this intimate restaurant in a refurbished colonial house is flanked by an imposing display of wine bottles, including many interesting Italian vintages. The interior is elegantly furnished with refined contemporary charm. They serve an omakase-style four-course lunch set and six-course dinner set comprising impeccably executed dishes. Signatures include house-made tagliatelle with freshly shaved and intensely aromatic white truffle.

A Colonial Mansion Setting with a 250-Bottle Wine Collection

• Buona Terra is housed in a wing of a colonial mansion, with the entrance illuminated by a 250-strong wine collection, making wine a prominent first impression. (Source: The World's 50 Best discovery page)

Italian 'Gourmet Larder' and Individual-Plated Dishes

• The concept centers on a ‘gourmet larder’ assembled from Italy’s best producers, enabling Chef Denis Lucchi to create reinterpretations with more complex and intense flavours, and dishes are presented individually rather than on shared platters. (Source: Buona Terra website)

Notable Sommelier & Natural Pours Focus

• The wine program is led by sommelier Gabriele Rizzardi (grandson of a vintner) and emphasizes natural pours within a strong, curated list. (Source: The World's 50 Best discovery page)

Signature Ingredients

• Cured egg yolk: Central to Buona Terra's signature carbonara, this ingredient is grated atop the dish to deliver a rich umami depth and a silky, luxurious mouthfeel. It embodies Chef Denis Lucchi's approach of reinventing tradition by finishing with prized Italian ingredients handpicked from Buona Terra's curated gourmet larder, sourced from the places in Italy where the best producers are located.
• Black truffle: A defining luxury element in Buona Terra's repertoire, the black truffle provides a pronounced earthy aroma and depth to dishes such as carbonara. It highlights the restaurant's philosophy of marrying traditional Italian ingredients with contemporary technique, sourced through their carefully selected larder to elevate flavor and sophistication.

Tasting Menu Options

• Lunch

  • Buona Terra Set Menu (4 courses): $118
  • 2 Glass Wine Pairing: $58 per person
  • 3 Glass Wine Pairing: $88 per person
  • Option of natural wine available
  • Buona Terra Lunch Experience (5 courses): from $178
  • Lunch Experience Wine Pairing: from $168 per person

• Dinner

  • Buona Terra Experience (5 courses onwards): from $248
  • Wine Pairing: from $168 per person
  • Whisky Flyer 1960/70/80/90 pairing: from $398 per person

Prices are subject to service charge & prevailing government taxes.