Thanks to Italy’s prestige in gastronomy, there are a plethora of restaurants in Saigon serving up its delicious regional cuisine nowadays. Whilst many eateries have come and gone, Basilico restaurant, at the InterContinental Saigon, has proudly stood as a premiere destination for Italian cuisine lovers in Ho Chi Minh City for more than a decade.

Italian food has the ability to appeal to most diners thanks to the familiarity and comfort its flavors provide. In the past few months, we’ve seen a crop of new Italian restaurants opening in Singapore, as well as a few familiar names that are waiting to welcome you back. Here are our top spots.

Tết Nguyên Đán (Lunar New Year) – the largest and most significant celebration of the year is approaching – carries great meaning for new beginnings with the Asian. It is also a time to recharge and prepare for plans, wishing for luck, prosperity, and success in the upcoming year. With the vibrant activities that bring a fresh start to the year, take some time to kick off the Lunar New Year in Ho Chi Minh City at JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon.