Fortuna Singapore’s Brunch All’Italiana menu brings sharing plates and free-flow Aperol spritz to the table

Weekend brunches in Singapore often swing between two extremes: Endless buffets that sprawl into food comas, or quick, cafe-style bites that barely last an hour. What’s sometimes missing is that sweet spot: A mid-day ritual that feels leisurely without being overstuffed, indulgent yet still convivial.

That’s the niche Fortuna Singapore seems ready to fill. Known for its southern Italian flair and welcoming trattoria energy, the Tras Street spot has added another reason to linger at its tables.

And that’s where its Brunch All’Italiana (meaning “in the Italian-style”) comes in — Fortuna Singapore’s new weekend menu designed around wood-fired pizzas, antipasti, and free-flow bubbles, all shared in true Italian spirit.

The charm behind Fortuna Singapore

Fortuna Singapore burst onto the scene in mid-2024, dubbing itself Singapore’s first Sicilian-Neapolitan trattoria, and quickly earned a following for its easygoing charm and southern Italian fare.

It’s the brainchild of three friends: Hospitality pro Egon Marzaioli, chef Omar Tutino, who trained under world-renowned Michelin chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo, and Giorgio Sorce, who is among the world’s top 100 pizzaioli.

What sets Fortuna Singapore apart is its pizza fritta — dough that’s flash-fried, then baked, to achieve a light, chewy crunch without the greasiness — alongside its pillowy, 50-hour-fermented Neapolitan pies crowned with leopard-spotted crusts.

It’s a portrait of unpretentious Italian deliciousness — where dough, technique, and conviviality all get starring roles. Perfectly poised, then, for a brunch that’s just as expressive.

A brunch built for sharing

This weekend brunch amps up the theatre with 1.5 hours of free-flow Aperol spritz and wines, paired with shareable starters, pizzas, pasta, mains, sides, and dessert for S$129 per person.

Available on Saturdays and Sundays only from 12pm to 3pm, the menu is designed for groups of four (although there is a minimum of two diners’ commitment). 

HungryGoWhere does understand that the portion sizes remain the same, regardless of whether it’s two, three, or four diners at the table.

Diners begin with a snack of wood-fired bread and ricotta dip before choosing one starter, four sharing mains (from 10 possible pizzas, pastas, or mains), one side, and one dessert — eight dishes in total, built for passing around the table.

The meal kicked off with Fortuna Singapore’s signature ricotta manteca dip (also available on its fixed menu). Creamy, sweet-spicy with honey and chilli, it was the kind of spread you instinctively keep on the table to swipe with pizza crusts, long after the bread plate disappears.

For starters, we opted for the fried calamari with XO mayonnaise. Crisp, well-seasoned batter meant it could hold its own, but a generous dip in the umami-rich mayo took it from simple to addictive.

From there, we shared a baby mushrooms pizza (S$10 extra), spaghetti prawns (S$5 extra), plus sides of salad and French fries. The fries and salad — bright with orange vinaigrette — did the job of keeping hunger at bay, while the restaurant buzzed at full capacity.

Then came the main act: Spaghetti prawns (also available on its fixed menu), tossed tableside by a cheerful server with Mazara prawn tartare, bisque, and breadcrumbs. 

Umami-heavy and indulgent, this was the one dish we wished we didn’t have to share.

The baby mushrooms pizza was equally indulgent, with a truffle base, fior di latte, fried enoki, porcini dust, and truffle mayo. Messy mid-way, yes, but worth every bite — a rich, earthy pie for anyone obsessed with mushrooms.

Dessert capped things on a classic Italian note: Diners pick between tiramisu or torta caprese. We went with the latter, a dense flourless chocolate-almond cake topped with fresh cream. 

Delicious as it was, we regretted polishing off every last crust; the torte was so filling we had to pack the rest home.

Why Fortuna Singapore’s brunch feels different

What sets Fortuna’s Brunch All’Italiana apart isn’t just the endless pour of Aperol spritz and wines, but the way it mirrors Fortuna Singapore’s trattoria ethos — unfussy, convivial, and designed for sharing. 

It’s a structured brunch with just enough flexibility, letting diners mix favourites such as pizzas and pastas, with equally hearty sides.

Paired with the lively buzz of its Tras Street setting, Fortuna Singapore’s brunch delivers something rare in Singapore’s crowded brunch scene: An Italian spread that feels indulgent, but never over the top.

For more ideas on what to eat, try Ingleside’s new autumnal Embers menu, and also check out our guide to our favourite eats around Mandai’s parks.