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I have 2 dreams. The first was to dine at Cantaloupe and I fulfilled it on my birthday in 2015 whereas the other dream was to visit Marini's on 57. I have been having the desire to come to Marini's ever since I heard my classmate saying about bringing me here for my birthday but she thought it was expensive and we went to Helipad instead as the food at Helipad is more affordable supposedly. It happens that me and my best friend just had a whole day of spa at Lavish Spa KL where the food is too n
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I have 2 dreams. The first was to dine at Cantaloupe and I fulfilled it on my birthday in 2015 whereas the other dream was to visit Marini's on 57. I have been having the desire to come to Marini's ever since I heard my classmate saying about bringing me here for my birthday but she thought it was expensive and we went to Helipad instead as the food at Helipad is more affordable supposedly. It happens that me and my best friend just had a whole day of spa at Lavish Spa KL where the food is too normal and not worth the price paid. 

The experience of entering Marini's on the 57th floor of tower was amazing. We had to go through 3 lifts just to reach the 57th floor. The outlook is very sophisticated. There are a lot of businessmen who perhaps had some functions or business meeting earlier at KLCC or Petronas tower come here to chill. We overlook the Petronas Twin Towers which were so huge and gigantic in front of the bar. The entire ceiling is made from glass to enable patrons to see the twin towers and enjoy the meal. We did not make a booking but luckily we got a really strategic and comfortable seat on the 2 big sofa lounge where we face the towers. The waiters were very busy here and would only come to you after at least 5 minutes. A lot of locals come here to celebrate birthdays and achievements. 

We ordered the Pinot Noir Brancott Estate red wine from Marlborough, New Zealand, for RM 228 per bottle. The wine has some fruity taste and was to my liking. Due to my friend's love for red wine, I have learnt to have acquired taste for red wine. The wine is suitable for any non-alcohol drinkers as well with only 13.5 % alcohol content. The waitress was so busy that she forgot to bring the ice the chill the wine till we requested for it. 

I also ordered the Tiramisu (RM 32) which is Marini's signature dessert. However, I dislike cream so I did not finish the rest of the cream. I only ate some of it together with the wafer surrounding it and of course, the lovely raspberries, strawberry and blueberry. 

My friend ordered the deep fried softshell crab with avocado mayonaise which were amazing. It came in two portions only and had avocado mayonaise sauce to go with. The crab has a slight spice inside. It was amazing to go with cocktails or wine. Sorry I cannot remember the price but perhaps it was about RM 40 

My friend also ordered a white wine of Sauvignon Blanc, also from Brancott Estate, Marlborough, New Zealand. I loved the taste of the sweet white wine and may request for white wine the next time we go out together. It costs RM 40 for a glass only. 

I ordered Marini's signature cocktail which was recommended by the waitress, called Mellowed Sundown Cocktail (RM 35) made from Absolute Blue Vodka, Passionfruit Puree, Apple Syrup, Lime Juice and Pineapple Juice. The concoction was simply amazing. I felt like I was in cocktail heaven when  I drank it. The bartender must have been so fantastic. 

In between drinking wine and cocktail, of course we went to the patio or terrace to have a closer look of the Twin Towers and feel the wind blowing in our hair. It was pure enjoyment on the 57th floor. 

This is definitely an awesome place to hang out with your loved ones, business associates and to have a rendezvous in the sky. It is a very romantic place too. 

The moment up there was timeless. The ambience makes the memory timeless. I would remember this till the end of life. 

My next dream is to have fine dining in Marini's restaurant and also to experience Dining in the Sky. 
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2013-09-02 977 views
this tiny dessert looks really presentable with the red juicy strawberries and i thought was some sort of puddingbut it does not have the same consistency as puddingwhen you spoon it, it disintegrates like custardthe custard is also not very smooth and fine, it's like eating very mushed up porridgei think i tasted something like peaches or mangoes in the dessert
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this tiny dessert looks really presentable with the red juicy strawberries and i thought was some sort of pudding
but it does not have the same consistency as pudding
when you spoon it, it disintegrates like custard
the custard is also not very smooth and fine, it's like eating very mushed up porridge
i think i tasted something like peaches or mangoes in the dessert
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2013-08-06 284 views
i think this is the best pasta on the menuthe flavors from the duck is so appetizing you really need a second serving because one plate is simply too smallthe papardelle is made of fresh pasta flour which is shaped using a fork too look like shellsthe papardelle is than simmered with the duck and its fat to give out this amazing aromathe dish is also garnished generously with rocket leaves and shaved parmasan cheese
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i think this is the best pasta on the menu
the flavors from the duck is so appetizing you really need a second serving because one plate is simply too small
the papardelle is made of fresh pasta flour which is shaped using a fork too look like shells
the papardelle is than simmered with the duck and its fat to give out this amazing aroma
the dish is also garnished generously with rocket leaves and shaved parmasan cheese
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2013-08-06 213 views
those who are allergic to seafood will be so envious that they cannot eat this dishthe seafood olio is very small in portion but it packs a big tastethe seafood olio uses spagetthi instead of penne or spagettinithe prawns are so fresh they are cooked till it turns a peachy pink colorthere are no other seafood used in this dish so those of you who love prawns but dislike other seafood like squid will enjoy this
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those who are allergic to seafood will be so envious that they cannot eat this dish
the seafood olio is very small in portion but it packs a big taste
the seafood olio uses spagetthi instead of penne or spagettini
the prawns are so fresh they are cooked till it turns a peachy pink color
there are no other seafood used in this dish so those of you who love prawns but dislike other seafood like squid will enjoy this
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2013-07-30 215 views
the waiters at marini's all wear black with red tiethey look really professional and service is impececablei think they are not local because the way they speak English with an accent makes me believe that they are from Phillipineswhen I ordered the sausage platter I was imagining the ones you get from German restaurantsit tasted like it but the portion was way smallerthere were three six inch sausages thereserved with a side of mustardand garnished with pickled cucumber and shallotsthe sausage
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the waiters at marini's all wear black with red tie
they look really professional and service is impececable
i think they are not local because the way they speak English with an accent makes me believe that they are from Phillipines

when I ordered the sausage platter I was imagining the ones you get from German restaurants
it tasted like it but the portion was way smaller
there were three six inch sausages there
served with a side of mustard
and garnished with pickled cucumber and shallots
the sausage was really meaty and smelled great after it was grilled
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marini's outdoor seating is full of couches or high tables and bar stoolsat night when the sun is down, the only lighting you have at marini's come from decorative cubes that illuminate red light from all four corners of the outdoor seating areaso by 8pm you will be looking like you're at a red light district area and you won't be able to identify what you are eating because it's all red in colorthe smoked beef slices looks raw and like beef jerky because of the maroon colorbut it is cooked perf
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marini's outdoor seating is full of couches or high tables and bar stools
at night when the sun is down, the only lighting you have at marini's come from decorative cubes that illuminate red light from all four corners of the outdoor seating area
so by 8pm you will be looking like you're at a red light district area and you won't be able to identify what you are eating because it's all red in color
the smoked beef slices looks raw and like beef jerky because of the maroon color
but it is cooked perfectly well and actually only placed on top of the pizza once the crust is cooked
the rocket leaves give out a more pungent aroma that some may not like but i loved it
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2013-07-30 125 views
being one of the newest hang out places in KL, Marini's menu offer many sharing platters for friendsthe pizza is the easiest sharing dish because it's sliced equally and you can eat with your handsthe chickan ham and mushroom pizza was a thin crust pizzathe base was tomato and besides chicken ham and mushroom, the chef also placed an unusual ingredient which I believe was leekperhaps it was just to enhance the aroma because leeks are edible but there were some bits that were too hard to chew or
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being one of the newest hang out places in KL, Marini's menu offer many sharing platters for friends
the pizza is the easiest sharing dish because it's sliced equally and you can eat with your hands
the chickan ham and mushroom pizza was a thin crust pizza
the base was tomato and besides chicken ham and mushroom, the chef also placed an unusual ingredient which I believe was leek
perhaps it was just to enhance the aroma because leeks are edible but there were some bits that were too hard to chew or swallow
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Marini's have both indoor and outdoor seatingif you're seated outdoors, you will have a good view of PETRONAS twin towers as well as the KL skylinein the evening when its still bright, the music played is slow and serenebut when night falls, the tempo picks up and a different crowd comes inthe mojito is a typical cocktail that you find in most beverage menusit is basically tequila with mint leavesthis particular mojito had laici fruits in it just to give the customer a little something to chew o
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Marini's have both indoor and outdoor seating
if you're seated outdoors, you will have a good view of PETRONAS twin towers as well as the KL skyline
in the evening when its still bright, the music played is slow and serene
but when night falls, the tempo picks up and a different crowd comes in

the mojito is a typical cocktail that you find in most beverage menus
it is basically tequila with mint leaves
this particular mojito had laici fruits in it just to give the customer a little something to chew on
it is a refreshing drink
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2013-07-30 107 views
after work you'll see the working people come in for happy hourduring happy hour there are a selection of cocktails which are sold at cheaper pricethe italiano was about RM25 - RM28 if my memory serves me correctlyit looked really delicious because it was bright red and it had a piece of orange in itwe ordered the cocktail assuming that all cocktails are sweet with a kick at the back from the alcoholbut this cocktail was made out of beer and it was not sweet at all but instead it was bitterthis
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after work you'll see the working people come in for happy hour
during happy hour there are a selection of cocktails which are sold at cheaper price
the italiano was about RM25 - RM28 if my memory serves me correctly
it looked really delicious because it was bright red and it had a piece of orange in it
we ordered the cocktail assuming that all cocktails are sweet with a kick at the back from the alcohol
but this cocktail was made out of beer and it was not sweet at all but instead it was bitter
this would cater more for the men and the ladies can just stick to your cosmopolitans
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Marini's on 57 located on Level 57 of Menara 3 Petronas in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre.Marini's on 57 Restaurant is a Italian RestaurantView from the Bar - We had a nice table with KLCC Petronas Twin Tower is close to us.SnacksComplimentary breads with olive oilMenu selection was quite limited. So i ordered a pasta for myself. And my friend ordered a Braised lamb shank. We loved it and portion was decent.
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Marini's on 57 located on Level 57 of Menara 3 Petronas in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre.
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View from the Bar - We had a nice table with KLCC Petronas Twin Tower is close to us.
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Menu selection was quite limited. So i ordered a pasta for myself. And my friend ordered a Braised lamb shank. We loved it and portion was decent.
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Talking about the restaurant or bar here, it is really an awesome and interesting place. Looking at the view, the environment, everything is so perfect until the food come. The portion is so small until i will say you can compare the size with dim sum chee cheong fun. No doubt the view is something special where you are so close to klcc. It is just right beside and you get to see public bank. But the food and beverages is real disappointing. Well at least to non rich people like me.
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Talking about the restaurant or bar here, it is really an awesome and interesting place. Looking at the view, the environment, everything is so perfect until the food come. The portion is so small until i will say you can compare the size with dim sum chee cheong fun. No doubt the view is something special where you are so close to klcc. It is just right beside and you get to see public bank. But the food and beverages is real disappointing. Well at least to non rich people like me.
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Malaysia's Highest Rooftop Bar at level of 57.Speaking of which, the Bar at Marini's on 57 provides stunning views of the Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC park and fellow renowned hotel as Grand Hyatt, Mandarin Oriental and so on. A perfect location to spend my Saturday night while enjoying my favorite drink of cocktail with the best club music accompany along.Singapore Sling is a South-East Asian cocktail that was invented by Ngiam Tong Boon, a bartender working at the Long Bar in Raffles Hotel Singa
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Malaysia's Highest Rooftop Bar at level of 57.
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Speaking of which, the Bar at Marini's on 57 provides stunning views of the Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC park and fellow renowned hotel as Grand Hyatt, Mandarin Oriental and so on. A perfect location to spend my Saturday night while enjoying my favorite drink of cocktail with the best club music accompany along.
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Singapore Sling is a South-East Asian cocktail that was invented by Ngiam Tong Boon, a bartender working at the Long Bar in Raffles Hotel Singapore.
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concoction of gin, cheery brandy, cointreau, benedictine, angostura bitter, grenadine syrup, pineapple and lemon juice. Lastly, garnished with maraschino cheery.
reddish with frothy-topped, taste more likely to get a sweeter version with sour and bitter mix at behind.
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the tiramisu soaked in Marsala wine is exactly the way some might demand it.Leave the gun, take Marini's cannoli, the Sicilian ricotta pastry classic served here with fruits.An alcoholic's affogato, with Amaretto liquor to underpin the ice cream's soft smoothness.Head to Marini's lounge after those sweet treats at the restaurant & sink into plush sofas here.Marini's serves pleasurable (though predictably pricey) cocktails. For something smooth with a fabulous fragrance, try the Mary's Melon (RM
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the tiramisu soaked in Marsala wine is exactly the way some might demand it.
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Leave the gun, take Marini's cannoli, the Sicilian ricotta pastry classic served here with fruits.
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An alcoholic's affogato, with Amaretto liquor to underpin the ice cream's soft smoothness.
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Head to Marini's lounge after those sweet treats at the restaurant & sink into plush sofas here.
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Marini's serves pleasurable (though predictably pricey) cocktails. For something smooth with a fabulous fragrance, try the Mary's Melon (RM38++: 42Below Manuka Honey, muddled honeydew melon, De Kuypers melon liquor, rosemary syrup, vanilla liquor).
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Hibiscus Daisies (RM40++: Angostura 1824, dry orange curacao, hibiscus cordial, Orgeat syrup, egg white, fresh lemon juice).
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There might be no better perch in KL for sipping a Sangria while soaking up the sunset; launched this month at Petronas Tower 3, Marini's on 57 hopes to raise the bar for what a rooftop bar and restaurant can be. The entrance to Marini's can be best spotted from outside Mandarin Oriental Hotel's lobby; take the express elevator, which whisks customers within 60 seconds to near the top of the 58-floor Petronas Tower 3.Spacious, sleek and sleaze-free, flooded with natural light in the early eveni
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There might be no better perch in KL for sipping a Sangria while soaking up the sunset; launched this month at Petronas Tower 3, Marini's on 57 hopes to raise the bar for what a rooftop bar and restaurant can be.
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The entrance to Marini's can be best spotted from outside Mandarin Oriental Hotel's lobby; take the express elevator, which whisks customers within 60 seconds to near the top of the 58-floor Petronas Tower 3.

Spacious, sleek and sleaze-free, flooded with natural light in the early evening. Marini's opens by 4pm everyday, closing a full 12 hours later before dawn breaks. Marini's on 57 features air-conditioned and alfresco areas. There'll be separate sections for an Italian restaurant and a whiskey lounge by mid-July; we're keen to see what those will look like. And for folks keeping count, yep, this is now KL's highest-level watering hole; Skybar, Luna Bar and The View are mostly on the thirtysomething-floor of their buildings. The trump card might be the unbeatable proximity to the Petronas Twin Towers. Positioned as both an after-work haunt and a late-night party place, Marini's seems to require reservations for the best tables.
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Bar bites here are better than average too, but as expensive as expected. Nevertheless, these French fries (RM15++) are mighty fine, especially with a moreish house-made truffle dip that's buttery-creamy and earthy-fragrant.
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Lamb kofta with harissa sauce grilled bread (RM28++). Giving the staff members here their due: service is lightning-swift and sunshine-warm.
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Marini's happy hours stretch from 4pm through 9pm. Excellent bargains include RM25++ for a glass of Prosecco La Fara ...
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... or a glass of Italian Coste Delle Plaie Rosso ...
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... or a pleasurably potent Mojito.

As more eateries work to open before Ramadan, we're looking forward to the next few weeks. In an eerie coincidence, this entry on Marini's on 57 comes a day after our Midi 57 post (the former's on the 57th floor of its skyscraper, the latter's No. 57 on its street). Perhaps that's a number that warrants a closer watch. Rest assured, a few more up-in-the-air hangouts will open before 2012 is over; keep an eye out for THIRTY8 by the time the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur opens in September.
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Marini's on 57 Bar: Round Two. Burrata cheese salad (RM52++), the flavor of the year for every top-flight Italian eatery in KL. Simple but satisfying: Monte Verdi pennoni, a slightly larger version of penne, tossed with seafood in tomato herb sauce (RM45++). Probably as good as a recipe like this can get in KL. Marini's four-item dessert platter (RM22++) is well worth ordering, featuring the creamiest of tiramisus and the smoothest of panna cottas ... ... alongside a decadence-assured chocolate
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Marini's on 57 Bar: Round Two.
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Burrata cheese salad (RM52++), the flavor of the year for every top-flight Italian eatery in KL.
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Simple but satisfying: Monte Verdi pennoni, a slightly larger version of penne, tossed with seafood in tomato herb sauce (RM45++). Probably as good as a recipe like this can get in KL.
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Marini's four-item dessert platter (RM22++) is well worth ordering, featuring the creamiest of tiramisus and the smoothest of panna cottas ...
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... alongside a decadence-assured chocolate mud cake and delight-affirming lemon tart.
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As dusk falls, Marini's Melon Sundown might be the perfect cocktail to sip.
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