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A dinner at Sabato’s feels like taking a bite out of another era. The retro red sauce joint on the 25th floor of <a href="https://destinasian.com/editorial/kimpton-naluria-kuala-lumpur-review">Kimpton Naluria Kuala Lumpur</a> is inspired by the old-school eateries of mid-20th century New York and the spirit of family and connection that characterized these locales. Naturally, generous sharing plates and hearty Italian-American staples make up the entire menu, with two signatures being the homemade spaghetti with meatballs doused in glossy marinara sauce, and creamy Sabato’s spicy rigatoni. Another is the 1970s dinner-party staple of shrimp cocktail, updated with a refreshing citrus gremolata base well-suited to Malaysia’s tropical climate. The kitchen team works with local ingredients—Malabar snapper is carefully deboned and grilled over charcoal before being finished with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Dishes aside, a sparkling ambience derived from the high-octane exuberance of the disco era is just as much a part of the experience. Heavy velvet curtains open to a space where mirror-encrusted table lamps meet checkered tiled flooring and red-leather booths. The mood is heightened by jazz music from the working jukebox and heady cocktails (order the negroni) shaken at the bar. For something truly nostalgic, try Sabato’s Knickerbocker Glory, a recreation of the iconic ice cream sundae with stracciatella gelato, sponge cake, chocolate sauce, and maraschino cherries. A single spoonful that catches every decadent layer is the suggested way of enjoyment. —Lorria Sahmet
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Lvl. 25, <a href="https://destinasian.com/editorial/kimpton-naluria-kuala-lumpur-review">Kimpton Naluria Kuala Lumpur</a>, Tun Razak Exchange, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
+60 19 850 1785
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Sabato’s: Retro Red Sauce Comforts