Mandarin Grill

Floor to ceiling glass panels overlooking KLCC Park make diners at Mandarin Grill feel connected to the outdoors, and a recent facelift—complete with plush turquoise seats, tiled ceilings and wooden panelling—heightens this unique factor. The makeover extends to the menu, which provides an inkling of chef de cuisine Luigi Stinga’s childhood memories. Take the ravioli di baccala, for instance. Resembling a painting with splashes of green oregano and orange potato reduction, the dish of handmade pasta and salt cod harks back to the chef’s youth. Equally memorable is the risotto alla parmiggiana, which balances the acidity of tomato crème with the earthiness of eggplant. No matter how tight your waistline feels, don’t pass on Chef Stinga’s take on tiramisu. Peaks of mascarpone veiled by sheets of shredded sponge cake are sprinkled with crumbled cocoa and coffee. The result? A dizzying and delicious sugar rush.

TATLER TIP

À la carte offerings add up to a lot, which is why the dinner degustation (RM388 per pax without wine) is our recommendation.

SIGNATURE DISHES

1. Tartare di manzo

2. Ravioli di baccala

3. Tiramisu $200-500/PERSON

YES YES $120-150/BOTTLE

Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur TEL: 03 2179 8960 mandarinoriental.com/kuala-lumpur