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R Italian Kitchen & Smokehouse

4.3(1,296)on Google$$$italianbukit timah

22 Greenwood Ave, Singapore 289218

Dine-inTakeoutDelivery

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)12:00 – 10:30 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
C+Worth a visit

Score: 65 / 100

Atmosphere60
Food quality80
Value for money50

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: R Italian Kitchen & Smokehouse aims for a blend of authentic Italian and modern charm.

We see consistent praise for their starters, with the Fried Calamari frequently highlighted for its crispy and tender texture.

Pizzas like the Burrata and Truffle Mushroom also receive positive mentions, as do pasta dishes such as the Pasta Carbonara and Crab Linguine.

The Smoked Beef Brisket is noted as a good sharing option, often praised for its tenderness.

However, we note some significant service and value concerns.

One diner reported a demeaning interaction with staff regarding pronunciation, which left a negative impression.

There are also criticisms regarding special set menus, with one Valentine's Day set described as overpriced and offering less value than ordering à la carte, despite claims of 'special ingredients'.

This suggests that while the food can be good, the overall experience might be inconsistent, particularly for special occasions or when interacting with staff.

Verdict: Best for à la carte dining focused on their core Italian dishes; approach special set menus with caution.

Be prepared for potentially inconsistent service.

Signature

Fried Calamari

Best time

Lunch

Price

$$$ (Expensive)

Score: 65 · 5 sources

What customers say

R Italian Kitchen & Smokehouse is largely praised for its authentic Italian dishes, particularly the Fried Calamari, various pizzas (Burrata, Truffle Mushroom, Hawaiian), and pasta dishes like Carbonara and Crab Linguine, alongside their smoked Beef Brisket and Tiramisu.

While many find the food high quality and suitable for special occasions, some experiences are marred by perceived staff arrogance regarding pronunciation or disappointment with special occasion set menus that are considered overpriced and less value than à la carte options.

Authentic Italian flavours & ingredient qualityExcellent fried calamari, pizzas, and pasta dishesSmoked meats (Beef Brisket) are a highlightInconsistent staff professionalism/customer interactionSpecial occasion set menus are poor value
60% positive20% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Angie Tan· 7 months ago

R Italian Kitchen and Smokehouse brings authentic Italian flavors together with a warm, modern charm, creating a dining experience that feels both comforting and refined. Their hot starters are the pe…

★★★★Escilpe· 6 months ago

We over ordered for this meal. The pizza , pasta and calamari is great. The shared platter came last and we were too full for it, ended up taking away most of it. I should be coming here again but foc…

★★★★★Thomas Saw· 6 months ago

This restaurant is 500m in the side road off Dunearn road surrounded by the Atas private residential, recommend to drive there instead. Want to dine there for the past year and today lunch happens fa…

★★★★Helen Tan· 4 months ago

Had my first time to Rubato to celebrate anniversary with my husband. We ordered beef bolognese as one of the dishes. The waiter gave us a scornful and rather arrogant “lecture” of how we should corre…

★★★★★Chong Shao Siong· 3 months ago

Valentine Day set is disappointing. Totally not worth the $400+ The total price for each item ala carte is still cheaper than the set and you can definitely get more quantity. Only difference is the…

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