Taste of Sicily at Emilio Cibo

So happy that Emilio Cibo E Vino KL opened in my hood. Showcasing true blue Sicilian fare, Emilio is in Glo mall, PJ and offers almost home-style Italian food, as though your Italian friend invited you for dinner.

Mussels or Zuppa Di Cozze E Vongole, is a must-have here, Emilio’s version being live mussels and clam stew, done simple with garlic, chilli, tomato sauce and parsley. The starter dish to try is the eggplant – caponata, cooked the way Emilio’s grandmother used to do it, to be savoured with foccacia that feels like a cross between pita and pizza. Super delish!


While chatting, we also munched on Frittura that was deep-fried baby crab, shrimps and squid. Dangerously addictive.

Pasta is done in Italian al dente texture so if you like soggy carbs, this place is not for you as the chef will not compromise on his hometown food. In particular, the rich Tartufo with truffle cream sauce and poached egg is a signature standout, with large flat pasta pieces, quite different from the usual commercial pasta most people are accustomed to.

There’s a good selection of Italian wines, and we tried a Sicilian one. Pretty light, easy drinking white and perfect accompaniment for the food. Dessert was tiramisu of course, and here it comes with pistachio.


Prices are pocket-friendly, ambience is cozy, like your neighbourhood diner, and if Emilio is free, he’s more than happy to share about the ingredients and Sicilian cooking style, and why it’s a little different from the rest of Italy. His wife is Korean, BTW, so he’s pretty well versed in Asian nuances.
Add: LG-10 Ground floor, Glo Damansara, 699, Jln Damansara, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. Call: 03-7731 6337
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