H

O M F E A T U CR I E T S Y E

G CU AI

L EE N D A R N T D E V E

A T L E R IH E O S I D E O S L V S V W LOGIN SIGN UP

SEARCH

CHANGE CITY

A SIA

HONG KONG

SINGAPORE

BANGKOK

KUALA LUMPUR

MORE ARTICLES FROM WINE & DINE

T OP 3 KL CHAMPAGNE
BRUNCHES

Break out your Sunday bests and let the Champagne flow at these top spots REVIEW: ACME BAR & COFFEE Socialize in, escape to and eat at KL's trendy new cafe-cum-bar WHERE TO DINE THIS VALENTINE'S DAY Wine and dine with your loved one somewhere special REVIEW: NEW BEGINNINGS AT NEROVIVO One of KL's top Italian restaurants gets a new look, new chef and new menu
V IEW A LL

NEW CHEF AND NEW MENU AT IL LIDO KUALA LUMPUR

A BRAND NEW PORK-FREE MENU BY CHEF ANDREA ZANELLA

SELECT LANGUAGE

EVENTS CALENDAR
FEBRUARY 2012 SU MO T U WE T H FR SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

CATEGORIES
ENTERTAINMENT LUXE TOYS TRAVEL WINE & DINE LIVING STYLE BEAUTY MORE...
Executive Chef Andrea Zanella and his signature dish, veal ossobuco with saffron risotto.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Total: 65 07 Nov , 201 1

1 Comments

One of KLs Italian fine dining scene stalwarts, il Lido, is now sporting a new chef at the helm and a new pork-free menu, hoping to draw in an even greater portion of KL's restaurant and dining scene. Beppe de Vito, managing director of il Lido KL is no stranger to the world of fine dining, having led several noteable restaurants, including two top Italian restaurants, in Singapore: il Lido and Forlino. "After a year in KL, weve become a regular dining spot for our diners to entertain their guests. We received constant feedback that they found it unfortunate that they were unable to bring some friends over because we served pork," says de Vito when asked what convinced him to make il Lido pork-free. "As part of the menu change, we've managed to source excellent veal meats, a classic ingredient in Italian cuisine, direct from Italy."

T OP VOTED ARTICLES
REVIEW: ACME BAR & COFFEE Socialize in, escape to and eat at KL's trendy new cafe-cum-bar
2

If you're looking for a mid-day meal as good as dinner ar il Lido, read on about the Sage's fine dining set lunch.

5 BEST KL VALENTINE'S DAY DINNERS

T HE LOOK: With contemporary furnishings by the famed Phillippe Starck and Marcel Wanders, the restaurant goes for a sleek, ultra-luxe look instead of the traditional homestyle Italian feel. Hues of chrome, gold, black and grey and an impressive marble faade adds to the look that de Vito hopes to achieve -- elegant yet stylish.

converted by Web2PDFConvert.com

DAY DINNERS This 14 February, wine and dine your other half in style
2

T OP 3 KL CHAMPAGNE
BRUNCHES

Break out your Sunday bests and let the Champagne flow at these top spots
1

REVIEW: NEW BEGINNINGS AT NEROVIVO One of KL's top Italian restaurants gets a new look, new chef and new menu
1

SWEETS FOR THE SWEET Nothing says it's Valentine's Day like heart-shaped treats and luxe chocolates
1

T HE T RAVEL DIARY: T HINGS TO DO IN BANDUNG Visit the capital of West Java, one of Indonesias most picturesque cities
1

The rooftop bar and lounge boasts spectacular views of the famous Petronas Towers, a great place for aperitifs or post-dinner drinks. T HE NEW CHEF: Executive Chef Andrea Zanella is no stranger to aficionados of Italian cuisine in KL. Hailing from Vicenza in northeastern Italy, Zanella brings with him over 30 years of culinary experience from many established restaurants around Italy, London and Asia. T HE NEW MENU: The a la carte menu has undergone a total revamp, and now highlights 40 authentic Italian pork-free dishes created by Zanella. Veal imported from Italy takes centre stage on the new menu. The new menu stands by il Lido KLs spirit of bringing timeless dishes from all regions of Italy," says Zanella. "What makes the a la carte menu unique," he continues, "is that we have introduced an extensive variety of dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, which may be uncommon in KL, but are classic Italian food that we enjoy back home."

Chef Zanella values the use of gourmet Italian ingredients like bottarga, zucchini flowers, carnaroli, as well as making his own fresh pastas, to ensure that his dishes are authentic to traditional Italian cooking and are of the highest quality. MUST TRY: Start your meal with a zing with the Crudita Veneziane (RM48), a flavourful salad with citrus marinated seafood carpaccio which showcases the rich seafood culture of Venice. Pastas are a specialty here. Zanellas homemade Ravioli al Miele Tartufato (RM48), a signature dish from Sardinia, is exquisite.

converted by Web2PDFConvert.com

Chef Zanella is well-known for his veal dishes: the Ossobuco con Risotto (RM89) is a traditional Milanese main course of veal shank which has been braised so intensely that the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender with a side of piquant saffron risotto. VERDICT: The new menu strengthens il Lidos position as one of KLs top fine dining Italian restaurants. Il Lido Italian Dining + Lounge Bar, 183 Jalan Mayang (off Jalan Yap Kwan Seng), 50450 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2161 2291, www.il-lido.com.my

Hungry for more? Read on in the LifestyleAsia KL Wine & Dine section.

Like

3 likes. Sign Up to see what your friends like.

RECOMMEND TO A FRIEND My name: Friend's name:

SEND

Add a comment...

Warning: this comments plugin is operating in compatibility mode, but has no posts y et. C onsider specify ing an explicit 'href' as suggested in the

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN...

BEST THREE ROOFTOP BARS IN KUALA LUMPUR

For a clubbing night out, Kuala Lumpur residents as well as visitors are spoilt for options in terms of where to party .

T OP KL CHEFS DISH ON KITCHEN ESSENTIALS

If y oure into cooking, its likely y ouve watched with fervent interest as chefs cook in the open kitchen of their restaurant or on TV.

July 21 2011, Kuala Lumpur ENTERTAINMENT

0 comments

November 17 2011, Kuala Lumpur WINE & DINE 0 comments

converted by Web2PDFConvert.com

REVIEW: T EN JAPANESE FINE DINING

T OP 10 KL CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR

Australias award-winning Ten Japanese Fine FOODIES Dining restaurant has arrived on KL shores. Dont know what to get y our foodie friends this Christmas? Fret not as we have scoured the malls and kitchens in KL and come up with a list of top 10 KL Christmas gift ideas, regardless of whether they lo.. November 24 2011, Kuala Lumpur December 8 2011, Kuala Lumpur WINE & DINE 0 comments STYLE 0 comments

about | advertise | press | contact | copy right | sitemap | write | terms and conditions | RSS 2006 - 2012 Lifesty le HK Ltd. Lifesty leAsia.com is a trademark owned by Lifesty le HK Ltd.

converted by Web2PDFConvert.com

Phone: +852 2544 2860 Send me the latest news in Wine & Dine for Kuala Lumpur

2006 - 2012 Lifesty le HK Ltd. Lifesty leAsia.com is a trademark owned by Lifesty le HK Ltd. Fax: +852 2544 2864

* Signup Now

converted by Web2PDFConvert.com