Set in a soothing space inspired by tropical flora and fauna, A'Fresco Trattoria Italiana offers a sense of outdoor dining in a green-loving restaurant of contemporary Italian creations.
Tucked in Taman Tun Dr Ismail's Bangunan Ahp, A'Fresco is an attractive destination for trattoria-style cuisine with creative flourishes - from burrata fig salad to roast chicken with ulam insalata, handmade beetroot tagliatelle to lamb meatball pizza and much, much more.
Fun fact: Enjoy pizza happy hours with 50% of A'Fresco's pizzas at 3pm to 6pm everyday! Live music performances promise entertainment on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
We love A'Fresco's centrepiece, a replica of a tall, lush tree, populated by colourful bird figurines. It's a nice hideout in this neighbourhood, comfortable for families and friends to come together for a tempting Italian feast.
A'Fresco's Burrata Fig Salad (RM28) makes for a vibrant meat-free starter - flavourfully luscious figs, generously garnished with creamy burrata cheese, tossed with ripe tomatoes, garden cress and crisps in fragrant herb oil and aged truffle balsamic.
Other attractive appetisers include cauliflower cream supreme soup, turkey salchichon, and truffle mushroom bruschetta.
Of course, pastas are a cornerstone of A'Fresco's repertoire, with highlights like garlic confit olio, lamb bolognese, beef ragu pappardelle.
A'Fresco's thin-crust pizzas are another crowd favourite, conveying a pleasant crunch, firm and sturdy enough to hold up a blanket of toppings.
The Napoli Bianco (RM40) is our choice for carnivorous cravings, bolstered by a bounty of meat in the form of beef pepperoni, lamb meatballs and shredded chicken, complete with rocket leaves, mozzarella and oregano on an alfredo sauce base.
The Roasted Chicken (RM39) is A'Fresco's recommendation for main courses, golden-skinned and succulent to the chew, rounded out with chunky potatoes and ulam insalata, plus chicken jus and chimichurri for extra moisture.
Other mains include herb-crusted lamb rack, braised beef brisket, and salmon with clams.
For beverages, dive into the quenching Blue Lagoon (RM15; a lemon soda mocktail) or sip on the Latte, a medium roast of 100% Arabica beans with notes of apricot and shelled peanuts. A'Fresco is currently serving lattes, long blacks, americanos and espressos for only RM5 for a limited-time promotion, so find your caffeine fix here!
The restaurant also carries a range of reasonable wines at RM98 per bottle - sensational to share after a long day at work.
A’Fresco Trattoria Italiana
L-3-1, Bangunan Ahp, 2, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 3, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur.
Open Monday-Saturday, 8am-10pm; Sunday, 9am-10pm.
