The highlight of the day was the popular Berkshire Ribs, loved by diners. Extremely tender and juicy, roasted to perfection, the taste of the Berkshire's ribs took centre stage with its nicely charred thick chunk of meat, providing a toothsome bite. A must-try dish for all pork-lovers!
One must try is the Roasted Crackling Pork Belly. The Pork Belly is perfectly an indulgence where the meat comes simply juicy with the cracking skin. They are accompanied with the honey mustard sauce. They are indeed impressive!
This has got to be my favourite (as hinted earlier, hehe) for it somehow reminds me of the delish pulled pork which is not so commonly served nowadays. I like the fact that the layer of croquette is crisply done just nice, not so thick that it complements the braised Berkshire’s meat well and helps to bring up its flavour instead. It is also very moist and tender, packed with robust tang that gets me hooked on to it spoon after spoon. Indeed very well done!
Overall, the pizza are tasty, although the best pizza i had was in a hotel in chennai 🙂
Black Truffle Pizza was superb. Perfect crust pizza with warm, gooey goodness of melted cheese, mixed mushroom and black truffle paste. Yum!! Must try in Proof Pizza + Wine. Black Truffle Pizza (8 inch) @ RM 36.79
Verdict : Amazing pizza that just makes you fall in love more with their pizza marries well with amazing ambience and wines! Advisable to make reservations in advance
Reasons to visit WOP Pizzeria KL: Napoli-style pizza; vegan pizza options; friendly team; reasonably priced house-made kombucha.
Our favourite was the Smoked Beef and Rocket (RM49). Guys, this was lovely – beef is sufficiently smoked for 14 hours, so it complements (and doesn’t overwhelm) the pop of arugula and fresh tomato tart.
Makan pizza di WOP ni macam korang sedang makan pizza di kedai Itali jer... Kelebihan dia, of course lah sebab pizza dibakar menggunakan wood-fired oven! Hahaha...plus original recipe of Neapolitan pizza!!! Sos tomato cukup masam, so juicy! Next time boleh pergi lagi untuk try pizza² yang lain. Korang yang memang suka makan pizza tu, Yana recommend untuk pergi cuba pizza ni. Confirmed sedap! Xkan menyesal punya.
If Crust could just be a little more generous with the toppings, their pizzas would be perfect. I still prefer the pizzas at Crust over the ones at nearby Porto Romano or even Eataly because I am so fucking sick of ultra-thin cracker crusts that I’m willing to sacrifice the rest of the pie for a great crust. As for the burger, I can honestly say that Crust has the best beef burger in Mont Kiara at this time, but it’s barely a competition considering the lack of other options in the area. This makes Crust our new place to fill our pizza and burger cravings when we can’t be arsed to go to Desa Sri Hartamas where there are better, cheaper options. Crust is certainly pricey, so this will not be a restaurant that we visit regularly.
As for the burger, I can honestly say that Crust has the best beef burger in Mont Kiara at this time, but it’s barely a competition considering the lack of other options in the area.
Reasons to visit Crust KL: a lovely setting with indoor and outdoor spaces, excellent gluten-free and vegan options; we really like the texture of their pizza crust; I loved the Figaro pizza, Rich thought the best-selling status of the Cheeseburger well-deserved, and we’d all order the Middle Eastern Platter again.
Reasons to visit Positano Risto, Publika: pork and alcohol-free Italian cuisine.
We highly recommend their Viva La Pizza Roma Style Thin Crust Pizzas, especially Positano Super Supreme Calzone RM59.95. Generous portion, great for sharing. A redefined version of traditional calzone, constructed into open faced with 8 handcrafted pockets filled with mushrooms and beef pastrami. Rocket salad, Burrata cheese, Parmesan cheese, Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Turkey ham, beef pepperoni further topped over crispy, thin crust pizza base.
Main: Chicken Milanese Using the healthy chicken breast, the meat is served in thin slices leaving you with the moist and juicy texture. Every mouthful of the meat is indeed tempting and juicy. Love every bites of these chicken Milanese.
Pizza is surely a favourite on the menu and I sampled a slice. It was authentic, thin crust with fresh topping sauce.
Reasons to visit Luce Osteria: you can’t go wrong ordering just about anything here but the three dishes that will last in happy dreams for weeks to come are the swordfish – Filetto Di Pesce Spada, gnocchi – Chicche Della Nonna Alla Sorrentina and risotto – Risotto ai Funghi Porcini. One of the few Italian restaurants in KL to serve pork. Pleasant setting with multiple dining areas. Please try the chef’s Zabaione – this will make him very happy and honour his nonna in the process.
Reasons to visit: some of the finest pizza on the planet, wine by the glass, scrummy desserts and homemade limoncello.
Spaghetti con Arragosta (RM 43) For those who are a fan of spaghetti, do order this. It is cooked al-dente and the spaghetti with baby lobster, garlic, tomato, chili. The taste is superbly good and I love the light spiciness from the spaghetti itself.
Reasons to visit La Risata Ampang: friendly neighbourhood Italian restaurant; a good number of meat-free options; value for money
Overall, the food are very reasonable and the must orders are green ribbons pasta, sweet granny baked egg and magherita pizza
Their house famous Fahrenheit 600 Pizza was another blissful dish. Priced at merely RM 27.90, it was heavenly and I loved the crust that was so soft and good. My rating for this shall be 9/10.
Marinated Iberico collar steaks served with potatoes, greens and plum pickled tomatoes. The Iberico collar steaks were tender and juicy. My friend and I were hooked over this! So delicious!
Reasons to visit Atlas Gourmet Market: an excellent selection of cold cuts, cheeses and wines all stored meticulously keeping fine ingredients at their premium; a wine dispenser that allows quality wines to be sold by the glass; pork, cheese and wine lovers will be in heaven here.
Reasons to visit Poseidon Reserve Caviar & Oyster Bar: Where else if you’re thinking oysters and caviar! A great place to visit in a group for champagne afternoons or a nice dinner over choice seafood in a quiet setting. Poseidon is also a go-to for an impressive array of uncomplicated seafood dishes, western-style and non-buffet. On Wednesdays, they have a ladies night promotion from 4pm-10pm where oysters are 1 for 1.
Eatalia by Brava at Desa Sri Hartamas KL, or formerly known as Pizza Brava, has been serving authentic Italian food in town for a few good years. Getting a parking to dine here can be tedious especially during dinner hours, but it is worth spending some time looking for a parking lot, then have a lovely night enjoying pasta, pizza, wine toasting.
Chocolate Bombe Dark and white chocolate semifredo with wild berries hidden in a chocolate bombe Certainly da’ bomb of the night, ending the evening with bang on a sweet note, lovely!
12 inch Half & Half Combo, 34 ringgit The combo we went for was the Quattro Formaggi + Spinach, Feta & Chicken. It was yummy. If you love cheese, you’d certainly enjoy Quattro Formaggi because it comes with 4 different cheese – mozzarella, cheddar, blue cheese and gouda.There is also crushed walnuts and a drizzle of honey. Do anticipate different textures and tastes – a lil saltiness,slight bitterness with a dose of sweetness, creamyness, nuttyness
Cheese-Sang Cheesy Bites tastes so-so to us. We were expecting something gooey cheesy goodness from the Pizza however; it tasted rubbery with too many ingredients in it like Cheese, Salted Egg and Fried Prawns. All in all, combination turns out to be weirder rather than being interesting
Reasons to visit Pizza Roma Manjalara: THE PINSA ROMANA!
So with food which was good to excellent, decent surroundings and good service, why not a top mark? Because it is really expensive. These pizzas cost RM50-60, which is a lot more than anywhere else here I’ve tried. Worth a treat if you’re a meat eater who enjoys Asian flavours, though.
Leaving totally satisfied, this pizzeria is a must visit if you are a pizza lover.
For my lunch that day, I selected deep fried white fish fillet at MYR 15.90 nett. Passable only. I kept one piece for dinner.
The Classic Roman Marinated Rack of Lamb @ RM78.00 is also a new item on the menu. The rack of lamb was in marinated in classic Roman-style and was then grilled to the doneness of your choosing – best is medium raw and served with spinach cream and mashed potatoes with parmagiana sauce. Since our lamb was cooked medium raw, it was pink and slightly bloody in the middle. This is easily the best dish of the night.
Reasons to visit Eatalia Bangsar: relaxed, friendly and attractive setting; wood-fired oven; complimentary pizza making classes for kids on Sunday; we loved all of the antipasti with vibrant, super-fresh veggies; the rustic pumpkin soup was yum and our favourite main was the chicken stuffed with ricotta and spinach; white wine lovers should enjoy Taylors Wines Clare Riesling – it’s a delicious drop.
We absolutely loved the thin crust, crisp and just enough thickness to hold the toppings together. There are over 20 types of pizza to choose from. We went for the bestseller, Hawaiian (RM21 for 10", RM28 for 12") which is topped with tomatoes, cheese, pineappe and hand-torn grilled chicken... SO GOOD!
Other than pizzas, Bello also offers appetizers, soup, salad, specialty pasta, fresh pasta, risotto, mains and desserts. The Squid Ink Risotto (RM35) was another highlight for us; flavorful and al dente, the carnaroli rice was cooked in clam stock and squid ink. This black beauty was topped with fresh squid, cubed tomatoes, parsley, olive oil and peppers.
Reasons to visit: a contemporary Italian menu; value-for-money prices; portions sized for sharing; don’t miss the artisanal wood-fired pizzas, do try the Ravioli Maremma, make sure to leave room for dessert, and if you’re game, give the Caffe Medici a try!
Reasons to visit Proof Arcoris: a focused menu of pizza made from scratch; generous toppings and sauces; a concise and well-chosen wine list; friendly relaxed location.
One of the must have is the Tropical Hawaiian (RM 36 ) which is their signature. The pizza are well-fired with the fragrant crust and topped with generous Turkey Ham, Chicken Chorizo, Pineapple, Green Bell Pepper and Onion. They are superbly good and delicious. What makes it even worthy is the top of black and white sesame which makes the pizza unique.
