The Dinner
Placed in the Taman Tun area (in the same row of shops as the Boathouse), Pasta Fredo looks nice enough.... simple but classy fittings, comfortable seating, etc:
At first we were feeling a little wary of trying this place out, as it was completely empty...
(You know the usual rule of restaurants lah: If it's empty, that means that there's a high chance that something is wrong with it)
... but we decided to take a risk and just give the place a chance.
That night we started off with the Deep Fried Calamari:
Overall, it was pretty good.... The calamari tasted fresh and the batter was wonderfully crispy...
:)
However, the mains are a different story....
That evening, we had the Lamb Shank and the Mushroom and (Turkey) Ham Pizza:
Both these dishes were reputed (by the friendly waiter) to be the restaurant's specialty.
Ermmmmm, ok.....
Well, if these are the specialties then I don't know what the rest will taste like.
First of all, the Lamb Shank was pretty tough and the brown sauce was just a bit too salty... The Mushroom and (Turkey) Ham Pizza was also a total disappointment - it had a starchy, soft pizza base with negligable amounts of toppings....
:(
(Actually, that pizza tasted suspiciously like the generic frozen pizza that you can get from any supermarket freezer)
I lost the receipt but I remember (vaguely) that the Lamb Shank cost about RM28 and the Pizza was about RM22.
(Don't take my word on it though)
In any case, whatever the exact price was, I felt a little cheated.
Probably the only thing I would order again is the calamari.....
(IF I ever go back there, that is)
So, it's: Friendly waiters, comfortable ambience BUT the food really isn't that great....
Restaurant Review
Summary Sheet:
Pasta Fredo La Cucina Mediterrane @ Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL
Taste: 4.5
Ambience : 6
Service : 6
Price** : RM 50/++ per person
Parking: Difficult on weekdays, OK on weekends
** Approximation - 3 course meal, excluding drinks
Telephone No.: 03-7710 0021
Opening Hours: 12pm - 2.30pm, 6.30pm - 11.30pm
NO PORK SERVED
TAGS: Food, Blog, Weblog, Malaysia, Restaurant Review, Restaurant Reviews, TTDI, Pasta Fredo, Italian, Kuala Lumpur, KL, Taman Tun Dr Ismail
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how come no dessert? :p
ReplyDeleteSeems yummy! Would like to try out there^^
ReplyDeleteJ, go try Porto Romano which is at Persiaran Zaaba i.e. at the back of La Manila - food is excellent there. They serve Med food i.e. Italian and Albanian. We keep revisiting this place as it's value for money. It's really nice and cosy inside. If u want more info on what we ate, drop me an email. Note this a branch of their outlet in Ampang's City Square.
ReplyDeleteto meiyen:
ReplyDeleteWell, after having the mains there, I wasn't convinced that the desserts would be nice so I decided not to order...
:(
to ~theangel~:
Well, I didn't have a very good experience there but that definately doesn't mean that you shouldn't go try it...
:)
It could be that they were just having a "bad day" when I went there...
to boo_licious:
Ooh... sounds interesting!
Thanks for the recommendation - will try it soon.
Never know - maybe we'll bump into each other there!
:)
j, no wonder! hardly see you not to order desserts to end your meal :p
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip off. I will definitely avoid this place.
ReplyDeleteto meiyen:
ReplyDeletehaha..
Yeah - I am usually very greedy!
If the food is good I will order dessert even though I am already very full!
:D
to malaysian food review:
Well, you can always still try it it you want to take a gamble...
:)
You never know, maybe their chef will turn into a genius overnight..
(I know I'm definately not going back anytime soon though)