MARINI’S ON 57 Restaurant in KL

Offering Italian food, the restaurant has à la carte options but we liked the specials that our server recommended, like the spaghetti with botargo (mullet roe) and almonds – it had terrific texture and lots of flavour. Also good was the pan-fried sea bass stuffed with shrimp and lemon dressing – a terrific, zesty dish. Portions are small but each dish has unforgettable taste.

The bar has an extensive selection of wines, but there are also great cocktails and champagnes. Meanwhile, the Lounge (looking very much like an exclusive gentleman’s club) is for those who want to sip on their Highland Park, Yamakazi, Johnnie Walker Blue and Johnnie Walker Gold in style. Tavern-style shelves house a collection of bottles that include single cask whiskies from independent bottlers and special-edition scotches from big distilleries.

In the background an in-house deejay alternates between haunting, soul-searching smooth jazz, dance tunes and techno beats, but the music plays softly so you can converse easily.

Petronas Tower 3 is set adjacent to Suria KLCC: there is an elevator beside the Versace store in Suria KLCC shopping mall which links directly to Petronas Tower 3. Alternatively, from Mandarin Oriental hotel, turn right: from here you can see the Cartier store and Petronas Tower 3. There is a signboard for Marini’s on 57 and a waiting attendant will hand you an access card for the private elevator.

Marini’s on 57

Opening Hours: 17:00 – late Bar; 19:00 – late Restaurant; 15:00 – late Lounge
Address: Level 57, Menara 3 Petronas, Persiaran KLCC, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tel: +603 2161 2880 or +603 2161 4880