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Gimme gnocchi: The classic Italian dumplings can be difficult to get right, but here are six restaurants that do justice to this addictive treat.
The should-try at KL’s newest Italian restaurant is the gnocchi, a genuine treat of kitchen-made pumpkin & ricotta dumplings with a natural, delicate lightness, well-matched with smooth, savoury slices of cured beef, steamed zucchini & gorgonzola sauce.
Address: 25, Lorong Setiabistari 2, Bukit Damansaram, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
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The menu at this brasserie might seem somewhat scattershot, with temptations from both East & West, but the pumpkin gnocchi here is one that most Italian restaurants would be reasonably proud of, steering well clear of stodginess.
Address: Ground Floor, Bangunan Ming, Jalan Bukit Nanas, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
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A French chef proves that he too can be a master of gnocchi, with this delightfully distinctive ‘Parisian-style gnocchi’ with half-cooked eggs & cheese.
Address: 100 Lorong Maarof, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
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Ante’s potato gnocchi with pesto, spinach ragout, tomatoes & parmesan is excellent, with a texture that leans confidently closer to fluffy than starchy.
Address: A2-G1-09, Solaris Dutamas, 50480, Kuala Lumpur
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Livello Uno’s potato gnocchi is a hearty main course, thick with braised beef, mozzarella & black olives in a textured tomato sauce.
Address: 165A, First Floor, Jalan Aminuddin Baki, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
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House-made baked gnocchi sorrentina has been on Zenzero’s menu since the beginning – carbs made irresistibly cheesy with mozzarella, tangy with tomato sauce & buoyant with basil leaves.
Address: A-0-9, Ground Floor, St Mary Place, No. 1, Jalan Tengah, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
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