Italian Fare At Its Best
Passione Ristorante Italiano
Passione Ristorante Italiano Serves Authentic Italian Cuisine With Chef Stefano Criber
Everything Italians do, they do with passion. Just look at Belucci, Ferrari and cappuccino to name a few. This speaks true for a newly-opened ristorante in Sri Petaling, the Passione Ristorante Italiano helmed by a well-travelled Italian Chef Stefano Criber, whose passion for cooking is obvious in the fare served here.
No 19 Jalan Radin Bagus 9
Sri Petaling
57000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel 03 - 9055 3833
Open Daily
11am to 2:30pm
6pm to 11pm
Except for Tuesdays
Although Italian restaurants are aplenty in the Klang Valley, many do not serve pork, a situation newly opened Passione Ristorante Italiano is looking to remedy with its offerings of authentic handmade Italian fare crafted with flair by Chef Stefano.
Situated at the cosy suburban neighbourhood in Sri Petaling at the old premise of Le Pont Boulangerie, the cafe famous for their French pastries, this brand new Italian restaurant has been in operation since its soft launch in June 2018.
Charming Chef Stefano Criber
The brainchild of Italian Chef Stefano Criber, Passione Ristorante Italiano is set to introduce to Malaysian diners a taste of artisanal Italian cooking, done the good old-fashioned way, thus strictly keeping with the most authentic of flavours of the Italian food tradition. Chef Stefano, 34, who has vast experience dishing out Italian specialities in Luxembourg, England, South Korea and Indonesia, will now treat diners in the city to his cooking style.
Chef Stefano draws inspiration from familiar sights, scents and flavours from his homeland. Stefano grew up in Abruzzo, Italy - the colourful marketplaces, bustling kitchens and hearty dinner tables where food is celebrated as an art form and way of life.
Chef Stefano believes the best dishes are those cooked with heart and soul, especially when prepared for family and loved ones. He believes in simplicity in cooking to ensure quality, to allow the natural flavours of the ingredients to come through by using the freshest ingredients to enhance the natural beauty of food.
400℃ High Heat Wood-Fired Pizza Oven
One thing that will grab the patron's eye as they walk into the restaurant is the huge wood-fired oven, specially built to bake thin-crust pizza. This is Passione's most eye-catching hallmarks, an impressive wood-fired oven, where the classic pizza is reimaged under Chef Stefano's watchful eye.
Chefs Hard At Work
Pasta, Pizza & Produce are the three central offerings of Passione's culinary philosophy. Each is an exquisite labour of love born out of Chef Stefano's extensive experience passion for simple good food promising food lovers a unique experience of authentic Italian cuisine like no other on Malaysian shores!
The making of pizza dough is kept to the basics of imported flour from Italy, pure mineral water, salt, olive oil and yeast. The secret to this formula is a good, strong hand to stretch the dough followed by baking that is done in a wood-fired oven.
The first-of-its-kind speciality in the neighbourhood, Passione's wood-fired pizzas harken back to the age-old Italian method of making pizzas by hand and baking under high heat in brick ovens. At the high heat of up to 400℃ allows for better heat distribution and caramelisation of ingredients infusing a natural smoky aroma for its authentic Italian pizza.
My hubby and I was honoured to be invited to the official launch of Passione Ristorante Italiano recently and was treated to a showcase of Chef Stefano's signature dishes which represents a varied selection of Italian classic favourites.
LIVE Soprano Performance By Madam Ang Mei Foong (Cav.) | Soprano
Also at the grand opening of Passione Ristorante Italiano, guests were treated to a truly amazing live performance by Madam Ang Mei Foong (Cav.) | Soprano, an award-winning soprano performing for the first time at the Italian restaurant. Well, just as how they quote as in "Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life's most civilized pleasures" by Michael Broadbent.
With Soprano Madam Ang Mei Foong (Cav.)
Lucky me getting to meet her in person, she was nice and friendly. Her voice was beautiful and powerful, absolutely mesmerising to watch her perform live!
Antipasto All'Italiana
Our special lunch menu for the day was curated by Chef Stefano Criber, a showcase of authentic Italian flavours with a four-course meal that begins with 'AntiPasto All'Italiana'.
This features a selection of premium wafer-thin slices of cold cuts and cheese with Italian pickles, paired perfectly with a glass of white wine.
Spaghetti Chitarra Al Porcini
If you are a mushroom lover, this pasta dish will definitely hit all the right spots. 'Spaghetti Chitarra Al Porcini' consists of flavoursome handmade spaghetti chitarra pasta dish laden with fresh porcini mushroom sauteed in brown sauce, and pretty much a complete meal on its own.
As a true blue Italian, Chef Stefano insists that pasta should only be enjoyed fresh and handmade on the day itself. His philosophy of "Always fresh, always handmade, never pre-packed" is clearly expressed in the pasta dishes he made fresh daily from scratch, a taste that's unmistakably true to his Italian roots.
Pasta ala Chitarra is a type of pasta that originated from Chef Stefano's hometown Abruzzo is well-known for. It's made using a special tool nicknamed a 'guitar' which features a unique broader cross-section and porous texture that absorbs sauces more thoroughly for a richer fuller taste.
'Guancia Iberica Al Montepulciano Con Verdune Al Vapore'
Those who prefer meat for their mains can try the juicy and tender 'Guancia Iberica Al Montepulciano Con Verdune Al Vapore' - which loosely translate to Iberica Jowl braised in red wine sauce, served with steamed vegetables on the side.
One of the most memorable dishes tasted at the launch, it was absolutely amazing with fork-tender and flavourful melt-in-the-mouth texture. A must try for pork lovers, really!
To end the satisfying Italian luncheon at Passione Ristorante Italiano, the restaurant has Tiramisu, the coffee-flavoured classic Italian dessert to complete our tasting experience for everyone.
Cocktail
Passione also houses a hangout space at the cocktail bar, tucked away in an inviting corner of the ground floor. Both seasoned and new cocktail lovers can explore crafted mixes and classic blends from Passione's bartenders.
Recommended crafted cocktails include Mal Gin & Tonic, Maesto Viola, La Signora Rosa and Calamansi Cielo. They also serves specialty Peroni Italian Beer available by the bottle.
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ReplyDeletePassione opens its doors daily from 11am to 2:30pm and 6pm-11pm except Tuesdays
DeleteAfter reading your article, I think you haven't exactly eaten in that much of Italian handmade pasta restaurants before in Klang Valleys for you to write such an articles regarding Italian Cuisines in Klang Valleys.
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