Pizza and spaghetti, two classic Italian foods, can be found all over the world. Italian cuisine is available at cafes and fast food joints, albeit the flavour may not be as authentic as the original.
However, there are countless amazing Italian restaurants in the city, as if nothing is impossible in Malaysia, the culinary capital of the world. Some authentic Italian restaurants in town not only serve dishes that taste just like the classic but the ambience is also created to be “very Italian,” making it ideal for a romantic evening with your significant other. [Insert chef’s kiss here]
Although the price of Italian cuisine at these authentic Italian restaurants is slightly higher than that of a café, it is well worth a try. Just have a look at the options listed below.
It’s all about the ingredients in Italian cooking; it’s not about being fussy or fancy. This traditional Italian deli is located in the heart of Bukit Bintang. With shelves stocked with newly imported products, it is almost certain that this would delight both Italian food connoisseurs and novices alike. Plus point, the Organic House-Made Wines, in particular, are exceptional. You ought to check this place out if you want to try delicacies that are made from family recipes that have been passed down throughout the years.
Since 1996, this Italian restaurant has been offering some of the best Italian food in Kuala Lumpur, making it one of the city’s oldest Italian restaurants. This is where you’d think carbonara and pizza would not go well together. No, this isn’t your typical pineapple-on-pizza scenario. But it actually does. La Risata’s Pizza Carbonara is made with beef bacon, mushroom, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Consider your favourite pasta carbonara recreated as a pizza. A must-try is the Spaghetti Alla Risata, a house speciality baked in foil with mixed seafood in a hearty spicy tomato sauce.
Launched barely a week before the lockdown began, this modest but prestigious restaurant is all about quality. A.zeta Kitchen nails every detail, from the meticulous attention to the dishes served to the knowledgeable and humble members of staff. It’s one thing to label your restaurant a “simple” place to eat, but one thing we’re very certain of is that the quality of the food and the exquisite flavours that chef Andrea creates are impeccable. There are just no words.
It feels like you’ve stepped into a scene from a movie when you enter one of Kuala Lumpur’s most popular Italian restaurants. A fairytale in which a boy meets a girl and they finally fall in love. This restaurant’s atmosphere certainly gives the impression that love is in the air, making us want to recreate the charming Lady & The Tramp spaghetti and meatball moment. When you arrive, the first thing you should do is order yourself a glass of Marconi 46 and pair it with their hallmark dish, the Parmigiana. It features soft aubergine, mozzarella, and a thick, acidic tomato sauce and is based on a recipe passed down from generation to generation.
Verona Trattoria serves very authentic Italian cuisine by Italian chefs. What we do know is that their customers absolutely love their carpaccio, pizzas, and pasta. The owner, Enzo, is an Italian chef who has lived in Malaysia for many years but remains a true Italian who cherishes fine cuisine and cooking. He also believes in staying loyal to his heritage hence why you can taste the authenticness of the Italian taste in his dishes.
Ps. Don’t leave without trying their tiramisu, which is said to be a must-have.