15 November 2008
Bespoke Dining – The Ultimate Gastronomic Indulgence



At The Restaurant

More than just another Italian restaurant, Bontá strives to create a unique dining experience for its customers. Since its launch in April 2007, Bontá has amassed a loyal following – for its authentic Italian cuisine with a modern presentation, as well as its chef’s dexterity in crafting out-of-menu combinations based on diners’ requests and dietary requirements.

As part of the Bespoke Dining Experience Service, Co-owner and Chef - Luca Pezzera will prepare a special menu for you on the spot; be it a healthy light meal to suit your dietary needs or an indulgent choice to satisfy that particular craving (a four-course menu starts from $72++). Hailing from Bergamo in North Italy, the 39-year-old chef is a veteran when it comes to Italian cooking.

Gamed for a gastronomic surprise? The chef is at hand to conjure up gourmet delights from fresh ingredients flown in twice weekly from Italy. “I love being a chef as it allows me to be creative – each dish is like a work of art, where textures and flavours of different ingredients are combined meticulously to achieve perfection,” says Chef Luca.

And if you are a food connoisseur who knows exactly what you want, simply convey that request to Chef Luca, who will strive to cater to your epicurean needs. With over 20 years of culinary experience, Chef Luca is aptly skilled to satisfy the taste buds of even the most discerning of gourmands. Among his celebrity guests include Sylvester Stallone, Catherine Deneuve, as well as head of states such as President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and King Abdullah II Bin Hussein and his queen. (A three-day advance notification period is required for bespoke menu planning, with prices quoted accordingly.)

At Bontá, guests may opt to dine indoors in its modern interiors, decked with a striking orange textured fabric panel and Italian custom-made ceiling lamps, or at its spacious and candle lit alfresco area. For those who prefer complete privacy, a private dining room, which seats up to 18 people, is available on the mezzanine floor (minimum spending is required, please enquire with restaurant).


At Your Choice of Venue

These days, it is all about bespoke experiences. Should you wish to up the ante and impress your guests while you entertain in the privacy and comfort of your residence or choice of venue, Chef Luca will be your personal chef for the day. No stranger to cooking up an Italian epicurean spread in the homes of the rich and famous, including royalty and head of states, Chef Luca will take care of the dining aspect while you focus on being a good host/hostess.

Bespoke personal chef package is available with a minimum spending of S$2,800++. (A four-day advance notification period is required for off-site bespoke menu planning.)

Explore a new dimension to Italian cuisine at Bontá Italian Restaurant & Bar with the Bespoke Dining Experience Service.


About Bontá Italian Restaurant & Bar

Bontá, which means ‘delicacy’ in Italian, is set amidst the bustling wine and dine belt of the famed Mohammed Sultan Road. Specialising in Northern Italian cuisine with an assortment of dishes from other parts of Italy, its modern representation of authentic Italian dishes has won over both locals and expatriates alike. Helmed by award-winning Bergamo native, chef/partner Luca Pezzera; Bontá has deservedly sealed its reputation as a premier Italian restaurant in Singapore.

The ambience at Bontá is relaxed yet chic with its striking orange textured fabric panel and Italian custom-made ceiling lamps embellishing the earth-toned interior, as well as a spacious and romantic candle-lit alfresco dining area. But what keeps guests coming back for more is Chef Luca’s culinary expertise, a result of over 20 years of working at top establishments in Italy, Switzerland, Scotland, Istanbul, Jordan, Dubai and most recently Jakarta.

The graduate of the prestigious San Pellegrino School of Hoteliers sums up his cooking philosophy, “My cooking style focuses on the art of simplicity, using only top quality and fresh ingredients. I am largely influenced by the ingredients and cuisine of Northern Italy, preferring to retain the authenticity of the dishes, albeit with a modern touch”.


For media enquiries or further press information, please contact +65 6333 8875 or email reservation@bonta.com.sg