Hilton Singapore Unveils il Cielo’s Seasonal Summer Opulence Menu

Driven by the passion of using only the freshest seasonal ingredients, Chef Yohhei Sasaki of il Cielo rooftop Italian restaurant will be celebrating the start of the season with the curated Summer Opulence tasting menu that is available for a limited time only this May and June. Staying true to the restaurant’s ethos of elevating Italian gastronomy to its peak, diners can expect a sensorial culinary journey through handcrafted cuisine using refined Italian techniques perfected with Japanese precision. 

The Summer Opulence menu represents Chef Sasaki’s expression of the season, showcasing a line-up of both Italian and Japanese specialties that incorporate in-season ingredients flown in from Italy and Japan. The menu spotlights premium ingredients, such as fresh snow crab from Hokkaido, Sicilian red prawns and three kinds of Sicilian tomatoes, Japanese eggplant and myoga (ginger flower). Before concluding the evening on a sweet note, diners will be pleasantly surprise with the unmissable Chef Sasaki’s signature specialty of aglio olio e pepperoncino that is only available on his seasonal menu series. The Summer Opulence menu ranges from four- to seven-courses, priced from $118 onwards.

Chirashi Sushi “Sea Treasure”
Japanese squid ravioli, Hokkaido sea urchin, ikura, kinmedai (golden eye fish), Hokkaido snow crab, seaweed rice crumbles

Or

Crudo di Gambero Rosso Mazara 
Three kinds of Sicilian tomato gazpacho pearl, burrata cheese sauce, Italian Baeri caviar, deep-fried quinoa

Cappellini Fredda con Melanzane e Caviare
Italian Baeri caviar, Japanese eggplant, bagna cauda sauce, myoga and chive

Or

Risotto alla Genovese Napoletana
Three kinds of risotto, slow cooked Wagyu short horn shoulder, basil and beef juice sauce

Grigliato di Polpo e Maise
Grilled Italian octopus, sweet corn, caper espuma, herb powder

Or

Duo di Agnello
Roasted lamb strip loin and tenderloin, eggplant cannoli, smoked daikon cream cheese, sansyo Marsala wine sauce

Special Aglio Olio e Pepperoncino

Peach Melba
Madagascar vanilla gelato, peach and lemongrass ice and jelly, raspberry sauce, almond crumble

Set on the rooftop level 24 of Hilton Singapore, il Cielo, also translated as “The Sky,” restaurant can hold up to 48 people, with 32 indoor seats, including a private dining room for 10 guests and 16 semi-al fresco seats by the pool. With a panoramic view of Orchard Road skyline, the interiors and surroundings of the poolside provide an urban romantic resort feel. 

The restaurant is represented with a contemporary geometrical trellis and sliding floor-to-ceiling glass panels which offer a sense of space, making way for a relaxing rooftop pool view. Within the restaurant interiors, the soft furnishings and wood floorings complement with the modern adornments and an iconic driftwood sculpture to accentuate space. At sundown, diners in the restaurant can experience a different alluring ambience as the versatile glass panels slide open for a semi-alfresco setting with the lighted pool area and modern cityscape of Orchard Road setting the stage for a captivating backdrop.

4-course: $118 (additional $50 for wine pairing)
5-course: $138 (additional $60 for wine pairing)
7-course: $168 (additional $80 for wine pairing)

Lunch     Noon – 2.30 p.m (Monday – Friday)
Dinner    7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (Monday – Saturday)

Level 24, Hilton Singapore
581 Orchard Road Singapore 238883

For reservations, call +65 6730 3395 or email ilCielo@hilton.com.

All prices printed herein are subject to seven percent GST and 10 percent service charge.

Media can access additional information about Hilton Singapore at newsroom.hilton.com/singapore

Located on the top floor of the 24-story Hilton Singapore on Orchard Road, the stylish, contemporary il Cielo (which means ‘the sky’) restaurant is the benchmark of Italian culinary standards in the city with handcrafted homemade foods, natural and organic ingredients as well as carefully sourced seasonal produce. Italian flavors are recreated with a contemporary twist in the preparation methods for diners to enjoy the aromas and flavors of modern Italian cuisine. Take in the panoramic view of Orchard Road skylines with the interiors and surroundings of the poolside providing an urban resort experience. Il Cielo seats up to 48 persons with 32 seats indoors including a private dining room for 14 guests as well as 16 seats by the pool side. 

Hilton Singapore is an institution in Singapore’s hospitality scene, being among the first international hotels to bring its trademark level of service excellence and culinary innovation to the city-state. Located in the heart of fashionable Orchard Road, the city’s most popular shopping and dining district, the 423-room hotel is a superb venue for both the business and leisure clientele. The stylish, contemporary rooms and suites offer modern amenities and equipped with WiFi capabilities. The hotel also offers guests quality dining experience in its award-winning restaurants. The hotel’s central location makes it an ideal choice for meetings and conferences. The Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 500 guests and a further 11 function rooms all fully equipped with advanced multimedia equipment, provide options for events and meetings of any nature.

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