Kuala Lumpur is a thriving city that has its fair share of skyscrapers and lofty buildings. High above ground within some of these towering edifices are fine restaurants serving up not just delectable food, but amazing vistas as well for diners to savour.
If you’re after a dining experience that is as much a feast for your stomach as it is for your eyes, pay a visit to these sky restaurants and take in the panoramic vistas as you dine. Here are the best picks for memorable sky-dining experiences across town!
Cielo KL
Werner’s Group boasts an exquisite roster of restaurants that have amassed a glowing reputation over the years. The latest outing from the veteran group is perched at the top of new residential block VIDA Bukit Ceylon and offers customers a classic taste of the ocean and more.
After taking in the sprawling vistas of KL, diners can dive right into classically yet creatively prepared dishes that feature the finest seafood and meat produce. It’s all about technique and tradition at Cielo, two tenets that underscore all of Werner Group’s premium outlets. [Photo Credit to Cielo Kuala Lumpur]
Where: 23-01 VIDA Bukit Ceylon, 1D Jalan Ceylon, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
When: 6pm-1am (Tues-Thurs, Sun), 6pm-2am (Fri and Sat), closed Mon
Tel: +603 2022 1798
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Thirty8
Situated on the 38th floor of Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, Thirty8 affords its patrons a 360-degree view of the capital from the dining area, bar and lounge. Incorporating Chinese, Western and Japanese influences, the food prepared in the show kitchen is a treat for the palate.
Charming and inviting, the lounge beckons you to unwind, sip from a hot cup and take in the astonishing panoramas. Move on to the bar and discover a swanky side of Thirty8 where you can indulge in your favourite liquor. The atmosphere is perfect for an intimate conversation, or even casual business discourse. [Photo credit to Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur]
Thirty8
Where: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur,
12, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
When: Breakfast: Weekdays, 6:00am-10.30am, weekends/public holidays, 6am- 11am
Lunch: 12pm-3pm; High Tea: 3pm-5pm, Dinner: 6pm-11pm, Bar: 12pm-1am
Tel: +603-2182 1234
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Troika Sky Dining
A name synonymous with elevated dining, Troika extends three food spots that let you look out on the city below as you enjoy your meals, whether you’re indoors or out on a terrace in the breeze.
Tuck into delectable tapas and Spanish-style fare at Fuego, wholesome Italian meals at Strato, or desirable French-inspired cuisine at Cantaloupe. Troika also sports two bars, cocktail specialists Coppersmith and wine haven Claret.
Troika Sky Dining
Where: Level 23A, Tower B, The Troika, Kuala Lumpur
Reservations: 03 2162 0886
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Atmosphere 360
As KL Tower’s signature restaurant, the food isn’t the only special point here. Perched over a quarter of a kilometre above ground, the views of KL are especially stunning – and amazingly, you don’t even have to leave your seat to appreciate them all, as the floor revolves slowly to take you on a 360-degree ride!
Buffets provide a lovely Malaysian and international spread, while seasonal signature dishes are also available.
Atmosphere 360
Where: KL Tower, Kuala Lumpur
Reservations: 03 2020 2121
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Bintang Lounge
The other revolving restaurant in the capital is housed in The Federal Kuala Lumpur along Jalan Bukit Bintang. Fine dining is the theme of this gastronomic hot spot, with a superb array of gourmet selections that are meticulously prepared and plated to delight the senses.
Enhancing the experience to new heights is the ever-changing scenery outside, which slowly gathers into an encompassing overview of the surrounding metropolis. [Photo credit to The Federal Hotel Internatonal]
Bintang Lounge & Restaurant
Where: Level 18, The Federal KL, Kuala Lumpur
Reservations: 03 2148 9166
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Tanzini
‘From farm to table’ is the ethos at this restaurant, underlining its commitment to presenting dishes created from freshest ingredients. With Italian undertones apparent on the menu, the kitchen mixes modern and traditional cooking styles to come up with enticing fusion dishes.
You have the choice of having your meal inside or on the balcony outside, as you allow your eyes to roam the urban setting from 28 floors up.
Tanzini
Where: Level 28, Menara GTower, Kuala Lumpur
Reservations: 03 2168 1899
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Marini’s on 57
The city’s highest rooftop bar, Italian restaurant, and whisky and cigar lounge affords unrestricted, romantic visages of the nearby Petronas Twin Towers and KL Tower. The restaurant prepares fine Italian cuisine, and the attractive plating of dishes, fetching décor and stunning vistas join forces to grant you pure visual indulgence.
Meanwhile, the lounge’s vintage Italian, leatherperfumed confines beckons for a bit of relaxation and the rooftop bar allows for unlidded after-dinner fun.
Marini’s on 57
Where: Level 57, Menara 3 Petronas, Kuala Lumpur
Reservations: 03 2386 6030
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Marble 8
Marble 8’s beef is probably the finest around, thanks to cutting-edge facilities to store, process and prepare meats. Such a level of quality begins with the raw ingredient itself.
Australian beef goes straight into curing chambers, such as a dry-age room, where fine Wagyu and Angus mature into ultra-succulent cuts before being immaculately cooked. Located a floor below Marini’s, expect magnificent city perspectives to accompany your meals.
Marble 8
Where: Level 56, Menara 3 Petronas, Kuala Lumpur
Reservations: 03 2386 6030
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Roofino Skydining & Bar
Featuring a blend of Western and Eastern offerings, Roofino is one of the newer sky dining restaurants in the city. It boasts a series of eye candies as soon as you walk into the premises, from the intriguing décor to the breathtaking panoramas beyond the outdoor seating area.
It’s quite effortless to ease into a gratifying evening of food and drink here as the setting sun yields to the night.
Roofino Skydining & Bar
Where: Level 34, Trillion KL, Kuala Lumpur
Reservations: 012 216 1634
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Signature By The Hill
Positioned a little away from the city centre, Signature is part of the several facets of after-hours fun at The Roof. To go along with the mesmerising vistas framed by the windows, diners are treated to posh meals with influences across the Asian and Western spectrum, as well as an inclusive range of cocktails and liquors. Next-door attractions like the Play Club and Stratosphere are great spots to round off the evening.
Signature By The Hill
Where: Sky level, 1 First Avenue, Petaling Jaya
Reservations: 03 8605 3388
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