Carecci Salvatore Entrepreneur, Chef, Waiter & Friend

In 1988, Mr. Carecci Salvatore started out his Italian restaurant business with only three simple tables, producing fresh pastas, sauces and ingredients, in a small premise at Bukit Timah Road. The prodigy of his company, Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore Pte Ltd, has since then rapidly expanded business from its home base in Singapore to China. Now, Pasta Fresca has five  outlets in Singapore located at Bukit Timah, Boat Quay, Siglap,  Cuppage Terrace, and Tanjong Katong.

In early 1993, Mr. Carecci ventured into Shanghai, China and opened four outlets in Shanghai and one in Qingdao (Shanghai - Zun Yi Lu, Heng Shan Lu and Hong Mei Lu, Fang Dian Lu), (Qingdao - Middle Hong Kong Road). All the restaurants are fully owned and managed under the brand name of Pasta Fresca.

Pasta Fresca has its own factory at the Pandan Loop Head Office where pastas, sauces and ingredients are made fresh daily. Besides producing for its own use, it also caters to major F & B outlets and other related businesses. It also has its proprietary products of wine, tomato puree, coffee beans and olive oil, etc, which are specially imported from Italy. One testimony of its popularity is the numerous catering requests for weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, Christmas and New Year celebrations. A strong management and operations team supports all these on-going activities.

Pasta Fresca believes in providing the freshest ingredients, for the best tasting dishes and hence providing pure enjoyment to its customers. Mr. Carecci succeeded in his business with this simple and proven formula and is now expanding not only in Asia but internationally.

Vision - synonymous with fresh pasta and cusine prepared with original South Italian recipes, served with true South Italian hospitality

Values - We take pride in our authenticity and freshness of our food, and believe in giving our customers fast and attentive service in a clean and comfortable environment.

2004
Shanghai Tatler
Restaurant in Hong Mei Lu Shanghai was awarded as one of the best restaurants in Shanghai.

2002
Honorary Doctor of Philosophy
Conferred by University of Honolulu for his past achievements as an active member of the business community.

2002
Economic Review Committee
Was invited to sit in the committee for his business acumen and deep understanding of the economic env in SG and region.

2001
ASME Award
Top Ten Entrepreneurs for 2001

2001
Excellent Food Award
Chosen for Exceptional Culinary Skills in the Asian Trade Press’ Food & Ent Category

1998
Caveliere of the Republic of Italy
In recognizing the intro of Italian cuisine to Singapore, Malaysia & China, the Italian Govt conferred on Salvatore the title of a “Caveliere“ or “Knight”

1997
Rotary-ASME Award
Top Ten Entrepreneurs for 1997