Contemporary Italian fare with a view of Bukit Bintang


Word to the wise: Kick-start your day with a cup of proper espresso from the restaurant's courtyard kiosk.

This upmarket Italian joint in the Westin Hotel offers a surprisingly casual and unpretentious dining experience that you wouldn't expect from a place in such sophisticated environs. The split-level layout gives the place a spacious feel, and there's an open kitchen where you can watch the expert chefs whip up their award-winning pastas and wood-fired pizzas.

The interior dining room, with its stainless steel flourishes and warm wooden tables, is a tempting spot for a quiet, unhurried dinner. Or grab a seat on the stone terrace to watch the nightly excitement of the Bukit Bintang shopping and entertainment district.