You probably recognise the brand queic by Olivia, the dessert cafe famed for their viral oozy basque cheesecakes. Their Spanish influences go beyond sweets at their sister concept, Noa by Olivia in Duxton Hill.
This stylish casual restaurant spotlights Spanish-Mediterranean cuisine with touches of European flavour. And yes, they serve the viral cheesecake here too!
Bright, Cheery & Colourful
Despite its plain entrance, Noa by Olivia welcomes guests with bright colours, textures and Spanish flair.
There’s a central bar that leads into the open seating area. The vibe is eclectic and spunky, with a mix of plush arched chairs, marble tables and red tiles that tie it all together.
The high ceilings balance the decor and make the space comfortable and unstuffy.
If you prefer privacy, they have a semi-hidden communal table in the corner.
Noa by Olivia Menu
The Noa by Olivia culinary team is led by Chef Martí Martínez, who has worked in Michelin-starred kitchens like Ramon Freixa (2 Michelin stars) and Sergi Arola (2 Michelin stars).
This menu reflects Chef’s Catalan heritage, fusing Spanish, European and Mediterranean influences.
The selections evolve with the seasons and produce, but this menu features classics like:
- Hummus Salad ($20): Housemade chickpea hummus with seasonal crudites.
- Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio ($32): Thin-sliced beef and sundried tomatoes.
- Suckling Pig Rice ($52): Crispy suckling pig, procini, bomba rice.
There is a refreshed Noa Signature menu with three dishes: Roasted Black Cod ($49), Black Angus Beef Tenderloin ($72) and Lamb Rack ‘Tajin’ ($68).
Hearty mains options include a Chicken Souvlaki ($48) with Greek souvlaki sauce and Magret de Canard ($52), a honey-roasted duck and artichoke puree.
End the meal with sweets like the famed Olivia Signature Cheesecake ($15) and Hazelnut Lava Cake ($16).
What We Tried 
We tried the Signatures Menu ($78++), a four-course meal with a choice of Noa’s specialities.
For starters, we recommend the Noa Bomba ($18 a la carte). Encased in a crunchy squid ink coating was a filling of potatoes and spiced beef that whet our appetites for the rest of the meal.
Their Hummus ($20 a la carte) with Pita ($12) was satisfying, but we felt the Falafel ($16) was a bit dry, though the za’tar yoghurt sauce helped.
Their Tuna Loin Ajo Blano ($32 a la carte) was a unique take on the usual raw tuna dish.
The base of chilled cashew soup added a rich nuttiness that complemented the soy-marinated tuna without overpowering the fish.
While we enjoyed the spiced seasoning and sauce on the Beef Kebab ($42), we felt the beef was a tad tough. It’s best enjoyed hot, so eat it immediately!
The Argentinian Prawn Rice ($42) was our favourite. Every grain of rice soaked in the rich, savoury and seafood-forward broth while maintaining a nice bite.
We also liked the texture of tender squid and vegetables, plus a pleasant smokiness from the grilled prawns.
The Roasted Black Cod ($49) had a caramelised exterior and juicy meat, cut through with the zestiness of the green mojo picon sauce.
Something interesting was the Presa Ibérica ($40). This is salted cured pork belly that’s been deep-fried.
The first bite was not immediately salty. It was meaty and concentrated, almost like jerky, and the salt only set in the aftertaste without being too much.
The side of sweet coffee-carrot puree helped cut through the richness!
We also got to try the Lamb Rack ‘Tajin’ ($68), which wasn’t part of the Signatures menu.
The lamb was juicy and not gamey at all, complemented by the spiced, fruity couscous.
Aside from their iconic Olivia Signature Cheesecake ($15), their Tiramisu ($15) is also worth trying.
It was well-balanced with bitter coffee and sweet mascarpone cream while not being soggy – a satisfying sweet end to the meal.
Spanish Restaurant In Singapore
While we enjoyed the ambience at Noa by Olivia, we felt some dishes were inconsistent in execution. The flavours were familiar yet interesting, and we liked how different regions were incorporated into one dish. We look forward to future iterations of the menu!
Check out more restaurants in Singapore:
- Fat Prince: Mediterranean Restaurant In Tanjong Pagar With $78 Six-Course Chef’s Menu
- MyX: Vibey Restaurant In Holland Village With Southern And Latin American Flavours
- AMOR: Spanish Restaurant In Telok Ayer With Classic Tapas, Oozy Basque Cheesecake & More
Noa by Olivia
Mondrian Singapore Duxton 83 Neil Road #01-01/02/03 Singapore 089813
Mon – Fri: 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm
Sat: 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-11pm
Closed on Sunday.
*This article is based on a media-tasting event, but all opinions expressed about the food are entirely our own.
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