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Mangiiare (a twist on the Italian word that means 'to eat') does a decent job at pastas, pizzas and other cornerstones of the Italian cookbook. Can't say no to gnocchi made in the restaurant's own kitchen, saturated in tomato sauce with a mellow-sweet tang that's thankfully more naturally nuanced than overpowering (RM30). Pizza possibilities include a well-proportioned pleasure with smoked salmon, avocado, capers, onions, dill, garlic aioli, arugula, mascarpone, mozzarella and cream cheese (RM42). Happy hour 'BMW' promotions are worthwhile - RM10++ for a Beer, Mojito or house Wine, 4pm-9pm everyday. Service is enthusiastic. Look for the signboard with the colours of the Italian flag. Mangiiare Dine & Bar 21, Lorong Kurau, Off Jalan Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur. Daily, 12pm-12am. Tel: 03-2856-0427 This feature first appeared on  eatdrinkkl.com Check out the new Eat Drink KL official Facebook & Instagram pages. Follow us for the freshest updates, fun co...

Mona's mystique is more than skin deep: On the surface, this might seem like a shimmering restaurant with a sleekly modern slant. But look closer and several blasts from the past come into sharp focus - black-and-white portraits of Malay female silver screen stars, vinyl records and vintage cameras and typewriters. These showbiz flourishes spotlight a personal significance for Mona's founders. This is not merely a place to eat - it's a springboard for the ambitions of a group of young Malaysian cineastes. Its name is a nod to a fictitious femme fatale created by the venue's lead auteur, Imran Sheik, who's currently plotting a House of Cards-style political thriller called 'Daulat' that's poised to hit multiplexes next year.  The restaurant itself aims to help fund the film, furnishing a creative solution to independent movie-making - this means that a meal at Mona offers more than an opportunity to step into a setting that gorgeously melds contemporary g...

Prowling for pasta? Sfoglia Rina proudly makes its own in its kitchen. Since the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna is known as the birthplace of lasagna al forno, it's worth sampling this recipe here, layered with Bologna's authentically thick ragu.

Brick by brick, bottle by bottle, dish by dish, The Public House has taken many months to build, framed over a foundation of love for food and wine. In its dining hall, patrons feast on Greek olives, U.S. pork chops and Chinese char siu sliders; in a nearby lounge, others unwind beside ceiling-high wine shelves that sprawl across the wall, with a ladder leaning toward the timbered top. Outside, convivial conversations resonate through a leafy courtyard, making this house feel closer to a home. The Public House is the latest restaurant by the founders of the Vintry Group, Stoked in Medan Damansara, Proof in Bangsar and Mont Kiara, and Grano Pasta Bar in Bangsar - some of our favourite eateries in KL, known for passionate craftsmanship in their cooking, turning everything from Hokkien Mee to Umbrian Black Truffle Pizza into a meal to remember.  The Public House's chefs Desmond and Jace are young Malaysian talents who've earned their stewardship of this kitchen following a culinar...