PICI

Simple and to the point, Pici is the little charming pasta bar we all wish we had in our neighbourhood, serving keenly priced comfort food, unpretentious wines and dishing up plenty of conviviality. Opened by the Pirata Group, known for their relaxed brand of restaurants with high quality food, it’s unsurprising that the venue tends to brim with customers every day of the week. Take note that, like all small, trendy eateries, they do not take reservations—but the painless system means they’ll take your number and call you when a table is ready, and the

Star Street area has a few bars for you to prop up while waiting your turn. Pastas are the star of the show, including the signature pici (a thick, hand-rolled spaghetti) with black pepper and pecorino cheese, and chewy orecchiette with Italian sausage, spicy n’duja and cherry tomatoes. The wine list, like the restaurant, is compact with an exclusively Italian selection showcasing hearty, fruity reds and refreshing whites to match with the pastas.