Discovering La Ristrettos Coffee Roastery: A Hidden Café Gem at Novena

La Ristrettos Coffee Roastery is a cafe tucked away on the 8th floor of Novena Medical Centre. Honestly, you'd probably miss it unless you were searching for cafes in the Novena area or had an appointment at the medical centre. Am I right? The indoor space is quite limited, so if you’re looking for a seat inside, it might be a bit of a challenge during busy hours. However, the outdoor seating is a great alternative. I ordered the Truffle Ribeye Pasta, which features Australian ribeye chunks and pasta in a truffle cream sauce, finished with parmesan. I also got some tater tots and an iced matcha latte to complement the meal. I was pleasantly surprised by how tender the ribeye was—it’s more like beef strips than cubes. The truffle flavor was also strong, and the malfadine pasta, with its wavy edges, really held the creamy sauce well. Loved it! The tater tots were perfectly crispy and golden, and the creamy mayo dip made them extra indulgent. The iced matcha latte was smooth, though a bit on the sweet side. #deliciousfood