Da Paolo Gastronomia, Paragon is located in the basement level of the Paragon Shopping Centre on Orchard Road.  It is a part of the vast Da Paolo empire that has outlets all over Singapore under various trade labels such as Gastronomia, Pizza Bar and Bistro Bar. Previously just a delicatessen selling Italian food and beverages, it has taken on more space some time back and operates a cafe there as well.  Which makes it a good place to make a pit stop in between shopping and to savour the delectable offerings on display.
The cafe is simply decorated with a bare industrial look. Order, pay at the counter, find a table and the food will be served. We decided to try a white chocolate scone ($4.40) and a double baked almond croissant ($4.20). Coffee costs $5 each.
The almond croissant was quite large and fully covered by a generous layer of sliced almonds. The white chocolate scone is bigger and flatter than the typical sconce. It was also not as buttery and crumbly. Â For us that is fine as it made it an easier item to handle. Taste-wise, they were both good pastries.
The coffee impressed us more than the food. They were strong and rich. The pastries were a nice snack to eat with the coffee. Overall, Da Paolo Gastronomia, Paragon was a relaxing place to have a cuppa while watching the busy supermarket shoppers rush by.
Da Paolo Gastronomia
#B1-K8, 290 Orchard Road
The Paragon Singapore
Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 6738 1462
Opening Hours: 08:00 – 22:00
Nearby MRT Stations : Somerset, Orchard