Pasta is one of the most universally liked cuisines and if you’re a true pasta lover, you’d know that you can never have enough of it! However, it might be tricky to find a restaurant that serves the perfect al dente pasta with an amazing sauce to match. This is why we’ve prepared this list of the five best pasta places around Klang Valley that will definitely have you coming back for more!
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Just like its name, the restaurant is literally located at the back of a small alleyway in Ampang. Everything on the menu is handmade, including the pasta. The crowd-favourite is their Squid Ink Tagliolini Carbonara. They also serve other Italian dishes like Charred Cauliflower with Pesto Diavolo and Pecorino Romano.
Though the menu may seem a bit limited, all their food is finessed to perfection to give you a taste of authentic Italian cuisine. They also like to introduce a lot of special menus that will only be available from time to time which certainly makes it interesting!
The intimate interior of this restaurant can only serve about eight diners at a time and it’s a must to make a reservation beforehand. However, you might need to book as early as two months prior.
Operating hours: 5.30PM-10PM (closed on Mondays)
Status: Non-halal
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Jama KL is the perfect place you head to for brunch or a wholesome reunion with loved ones. The extensive menu covers everything from brunch items, Italian dishes, Asian fusion delicacies and best of all, handmade pasta. The must-try pastas here are the Cured Duck Yolk Carbonara and Roasted Pepper Pesto. Diners have also been raving about their Chicken & Coconut and Pulled Burrata & Tomatoes.
As the restaurant has been trending lately, we recommend making a reservation before you head over to avoid waiting or disappointment.
Operating hours: 9AM-7PM (closed on Mondays)
Status: Pork-free but some dishes may contain alcohol
3. Pento’s & Basil, Bukit Jalil
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Located just a 2-minute walk away from Pavilion Bukit Jalil, this is another restaurant specialising in Italian cuisine and it is rapidly gaining hype for its amazing pastas. If you’re here for the first time, you can start by trying out their crowd-favourite pastas which are the Carbonara Classic Cream Sauce and Mushroom Ragout Gnocchi.
Apart from the pasta, their Tomato & Beef Polpetta Risotto is also receiving a lot of hype! The restaurant can get pretty hectic during peak hours so do make sure to book ahead of time.
Operating hours: 12PM-3PM & 6PM-10PM (open daily)
Status: Muslim-friendly
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As you can tell by the name, this restaurant specialises in pasta, serving fresh handmade pasta every day! Their best-sellers include The Fish on a Rocket (pasta with pomo-cream sauce and house-smoked salmon), Holly Molly (pasta with 7-hour slow-cooked beef) and Matcha-Made in Atlantis (matcha-infused spaghetti with pesto sauce and seafood).
Their menu lands a bit more on the Italian fusion side, adding interesting ingredients such as matcha and tobiko. Dining with someone who doesn’t like pasta? Worry not, they also serve other dishes like appetisers, salads, steaks and desserts.
Operating hours: 11AM-3PM & 5PM-9PM (Mondays to Thursdays), 11AM-9.30PM (Fridays & Saturdays), 11AM-9PM (Sundays)
Status: Muslim-friendly
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Natalina is a modern Roman cuisine restaurant placed in Avenue K and it’s also one of the most high-end places on this list. Taking a glance at their menu, you’ll notice that they serve a wide variety of dishes from appetisers, main courses, desserts, and more. However, what this restaurant is mostly known for is its amazing pastas and pizzas.
Some of the most-raved about pastas include their Fettuccine Al Porcini (pasta ribbons with porcini mushrooms, truffle paste and Roman pecorino) and Rigatoni Alla Norcin (tube pasta with minced lamb and button mushroom). Apart from that, you should also try their Truffle Pizza which is known to have very generous toppings and Seafood Risotto which is said to be amazingly flavourful.
Operating hours: 12PM-10.30PM (open daily)
Status: Pork-free but some dishes may contain alcohol
See any places that you’re interested to try out next? Now you know where you can go if you ever get some pasta cravings. If we missed out on any of your favourite pasta places, make sure to share them with us in the comments below with other fellow pasta lovers, okay!
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