Svago, KLCC

Svago, Spanish Italian Restaurant, KLCC

Words: Linnea Welker      Photos: Monica Tindall

We arrived at Svago on a lovely sunny afternoon to be greeted by Spanish Chef Basilio and Svago’s friendly servers. Chef Basilio’s passion for his new menu was clear as he enthusiastically described the evolution of the menu and the choices of ingredients and flavour combinations. We were even more pleased when his delicious dishes started to arrive at our table.

Svago Revamped

As we sampled the diverse range of beautifully plated dishes, we learned that Svago houses three concepts in one restaurant. First, there is the casual restaurant menu downstairs where people can enjoy pizza, pasta, and cocktails while in the welcoming outside seating area facing the fountains at KLCC. Second, there is an upstairs lounge that has an in-house DJ that starts spinning every evening at 7 pm. The semi-fine dining section, where we enjoyed our afternoon, is on the inviting second level with views of the KL skyline. We were fortunate to visit Svago while they were preparing to roll out their new menu in October 2017 and try some of Chef Basilio’s creations.

Svago, KLCC
Svago, KLCC
Svago, KLCC
Svago – On the way to the upstairs lounge and finer dining area
Tapas

The first dish we tasted was the Coco Catalana (RM21.80), a fresh locally baked flatbread served with anchovies and vegetables (tomato, red pepper). The butteriness was perfectly matched with the saltiness of the anchovies, which consequently stimulated the urge for a glass of prosecco. It was beautifully presented on gray slate with dollops of basil mayonnaise.

Svago, KLCC
Coco Catalana
Svago, KLCC
Prosecco
Beef

The next dish to arrive at our table (with our newly poured glasses of prosecco) was the fabulous Beef Tenderloin with Truffle Risotto and Rosemary Honey Sauce (RM111.95, add foie gras RM42.65). The savory truffle risotto complimented the tender cut of meat, which was grilled to perfection. The slight hint of sweet is a nice surprise as is the follow-up of a rosemary finish. In discussing this dish, my sister, who was visiting from New York said, “This is something that your sister will think about when she’s home – 10,000 miles away!”

Svago, KLCC
Beef Tenderloin with Truffle Risotto and Rosemary Honey Sauce
Breakfast

Our taste buds were again delighted at the next dish, the Carbonara Breakfast (RM20.80). Baking an egg with beef bacon and mozzarella cheese provides the perfect blend of hearty and fulfilling for the hungry diner – rich satisfying deliciousness.

Svago, KLCC
Carbonara Breakfast
Salad

The Caprese Salad on Flatbread (RM24.50) reminds one of the intricate flavors of Italy. Tomato, rocket, pesto, and mozzarella cheese toasted on thin, delicious garlic flatbread. Fresh and cooling with the anis push from the basil pesto, it was the perfect preface to the hearty Sea Bass entree.

Svago, KLCC
Caprese Salad on Flatbread
Fish

The Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass (RM58) with ratatouille was beautifully presented and very welcomed at our tasting table. The smooth flavor of the fish counterbalances the pungent ratatouille to create a melange of incredible flavours. The Atlantic seabass fillet was thick, yet moist and buttery.

Svago, KLCC
Pan Seared Sea Bass
Drinks at Svago

We were delighted to try some specialities from the wine and cocktail menu while enjoying our feast of flavours. The Chardonnay, a Bicicleta Vina Cono Sur from Chile (glass RM34.10, bottle RM169.10) is a fresh, young tasting wine, well balanced with citrus aromas and mineral undertones. The Merlot, also a Bicicleta Vina Cono Sur from Chile (glass RM34.10, bottle RM169.10), offered a dark flavour of black fruit with hints of soft oak. A very nice compliment to a savory feast at Svago. For cocktails, we tasted the cool blend of fruity flavours in both a Cosmopolitan and a Sex on the Beach (RM30.70). The drink menu included cold-pressed juices (RM17.05), imported Italian fruit sodas (RM14.70), iced blended coffees (RM16.85), and mocktails as well as alcoholic drinks including wine, beer, and various other cocktails.Svago, KLCC

Svago, KLCC
Cocktails
Croquetas

Next, the whimsical perfectly crispy Croquetas (RM18.80) arrived to tease our tastebuds. The thin, crispy outer bite was the perfect introduction to the chicken, fish, or mushroom filling. Beautifully arranged on a serving slate.

Svago, KLCC
Croquetas
Carpaccio

“Fantastico!” remarked Monica when she tasted the Beef Carpaccio. This intriguing and elegant dish included the various flavours of beef, prawns, truffle powder, samerol (salmon roe), foie gras, and rocket. It was complex, yet refined as the ingredients that are delicious separately all came together to form the tantalizing “sea and mountain,” as Chef Basilio called it.

Svago, KLCC
Beef Carpaccio
French Toast

Lastly, we completed our dining experience with the beautifully presented French Toast (RM24.50). The locally baked bread was ‘frenched’ and served with berries, honey, and mascarpone cream with a delightful, slightly bitter berry jam. Our perfectly brewed coffees were the ideal complement to the sweet finale of our afternoon at Svago.

Svago, KLCC
French Toast
Svago, KLCC
Espresso

We truly enjoyed our culinary experience at Svago and look forward to enjoying the new menu!

Reasons to visit: great variety of dishes to satisfy cravings across the day from breakfast, to lunch, to light bites and dinner; a great spot for happy hour with views of the park; don’t miss ordering the Croquetas, Pan-seared Sea Bass, and the Beef Tenderloin with Truffle Risotto and Rosemary Honey Sauce.

Svago, Spanish Italian Restaurant, KLCC
Lot 136 First Floor
(entrance from Limoncello below)
Suria KLCC
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
+603 2163 0188
[email protected]
www.out2dine.com.my
www.facebook.com/svago.klcc

11 Comments

  1. Everything looks great. I’ve got my eyes on the carbonara breakfast.

  2. Some of these dishes remind me of my recent visit to Italy. I am still missing the food experience.

  3. breakfast does look interesting.
    Coffee is on

  4. The presentations are lovely, and the breakfast Carbonara looks tempting. 🙂

  5. Everything looks so yummy, but that pan-seared sea bass does it for me. Totally salivating here!

  6. I want the Beef Carpacio and French Toast 🙂

  7. Everything looked so good. Chic place to unwind and enjoy good food.

    I just carbonara pasta yesterday. Looking at yours, make me want to eat some more.

  8. Oh my gosh! those look so tasty and enticing! When i come back in Malaysia i would really get this blog of yours for my guide around eating!

  9. What a lovely presentation! Everything looks so delicious!
    Have a nice week-end!
    Natallia

  10. I would love to go there. Love it when we visit Spain and tapas and prosecco becomes our favourite time of the day. Cheers Diane

  11. Everything looks so yummy. that breakfast catch my eyes !:p

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