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Dating as far back as 4^th Century BC, Italian cuisine traces its origin in Etruscan, ancient Greek and ancient Roman cuisines, and has developed because of its social and political changes. It is known to be one of the most popular cuisines in the world. In fact, CNN ranked it as the best cuisine in the world in 2013.

Although pasta is the most common dish in Italy, each region boasts its own signature dish. For example, in Northern Italy, people commonly uses fish, potatoes, rice and corn as main ingredients. While in Central Italy, meat, tomatoes and pecorino cheese are the most common ingredient.

Wherever you go, there is one or two restaurants dedicated in Italian cuisine. That’s not the case in Singapore, Italian restaurants have sprung like mushrooms, each claiming that they have the best and the most authentic Italian food in Singapore. Italy has greatly influenced Singapore when it comes to food, and the Lion City embraced it with open mouths (no pun intended). So, here are the Top 10 Favorite Italian Food in Singapore.

• PROSCIUTTO

In other parts of the world, it is referred to as Parma Ham. It is usually served as an appetizer and the way to eat it is by wrapping it around on bread sticks. On other occasions, it is eaten by wrapping the prosciutto around honeydews or melons that produces a combination of sweet and tart taste. Thinly sliced prosciutto can also be tossed in pasta or paired with cheese, which is why it is known to be the finest Italian pork product.

• MINESTRONE

This thick soup made with potatoes, vegetables and beans serves as a starter instead of having a risotto or pasta.

• GELATO

They say that gelato originated in Southern Italy. Gelatarias are abundant in Italy, and in Singapore, gelatos are now becoming popular and it can be eaten in a cone or a cup. The difference between an ice-cream and gelato is the texture, it is much softer and it comes in a variety of flavors.

• ESPRESSO

If there’s one common denominator about Italy and Singapore when it comes to food, it is rice. Rice is a staple food in most Asian countries that is why, Singaporeans didn’t need so much adjustment to their discriminating palates. Risotto is a popular dish in Venice. One must try the signature seafood and mushroom risotto.

• RAVIOLI

These cute pillow-like pasta can really fill your hungry tummy. This dish is perfect for vegetarians because the usual filling of raviolis are spinach and ricotta.

• SPAGHETTI

Anyone who haven’t tasted spaghetti once in their life is not human. No, seriously, it is the most famous pasta throughout the world. It is always present in parties, because it’s easy to make, affordable and delicious.

• PIZZA

Who else would it be at the top spot? There’s no doubt that pizza is the most popular food in Italy and all over the world. If in Italy, pizzas are often eaten as a starter, in Singapore, it is already a complete entrée. It doesn’t matter whether the crust is thick or thin as long as it is topped with your favorite flavor and lots of cheese, once you take a bite of it, you’ll feel like Italy is in Singapore.

Have you tasted all the Italian food on this list? Which one is your favorite?