Saizeriya Ristorante E Caffe

It was a pleasure to find Saizeriya in Singapore as this used to be one of the family restaurants I used to hang out with my friends in Japan. Here, too, this chain seems to be popular among students and families with young children. It’s a very casual, and usually rowdy, eatery.
Granted this is a Japanese family restaurant — not an authentic Italian fare, the prices are reasonable for the generous amount of food you get, the free-​flow drink option is a steal (you can drink all the cold and hot beverages you want for additional $ 2.80 or so), and the dishes are good enough for casual dining. My son and I like the squid ink pasta that leaves our mouths black. The hamburgs, pizzas and risottos are decent, too. We also order the side salad, which is okay but drenched in dressing (augh!).
The service can improve, as we feel neglected at times. I guess the place is too busy.
Lastly, the reason why we frequent this Saizeriya, and not the other chains on the island, is because 1) Bukit Timah Plaza is close to our house, and 2) there aren’t many dining options in this mall.
SUM: Great for kids!