Is Scarpetta Halal? The Direct Answer

No, Scarpetta is not halal. The restaurant is not halal-certified, and the menu includes pork. The signature cacio e pepe (S$22) is finished with crispy guanciale, which is cured pork cheek. That alone rules it out for Muslim diners.

Why It Is Not Halal

Halal dining in Singapore means one of two things: a MUIS halal certification, or a kitchen that avoids pork, lard, and alcohol entirely. Scarpetta has neither. There is no halal certificate on display, and pork appears openly on the menu in the guanciale.

The tiramisu also carries alcohol, which is another consideration for diners who avoid it.

What About the Other Dishes?

Some dishes contain no pork, such as the Amalfi alla Nerano (S$17) or the burrata (S$16 to S$18). But a dish being pork-free is not the same as a restaurant being halal. The kitchen handles pork, there is no segregation of cooking equipment or certification, and cross-contact is a given in a 28-seat open kitchen.

If you eat strictly halal, Scarpetta is not the place. If you are comfortable with pork-free dishes in a non-certified kitchen, that is a personal call, but go in with open eyes.

Alternatives Nearby

The Telok Ayer and Amoy Street area has halal-certified options within walking distance, including several well-known halal restaurants around Lau Pa Sat and the CBD. If your group includes Muslim diners, pick one of those instead of trying to work around Scarpetta’s menu.