La Risata - Damansara

We were a group of 7 celebrating a friend’s birthday,
Ambience - cozy, clean, welcoming.
Service - prompt, helpful, - Nurul and Micheal made it easy.
Food- my lamb rack was spot on! I asked for it well done, the accompanying wine reduction was mild and complemented the lamb beautifully. I paired it with the house pouring sauv bland. Around the table we ordered the salmon steak, beef lasagna, fried calamari, some pizzas, all of which were pretty tasty.
The most disappointing dish was the stuffed chicken breast - it was not cooked thoroughly.
They were quick to suggest replacing the meal but we were more interested in dessert.
Big win - the Panna Cotta - get the sauce by the side.
Overall, it was a nice night out.

One of the best Italian I had in town! What they offered with the price , is really worth it.

Lasagna was just alright for me because I prefer a stronger taste of cheese instead. It's definitely freshly made - with cheddar and mozzarella.

Lamb Ragu has always been my favourite & this dish here is just nice. I like how the taste is mild & didn't have any 'smell'. Not all restaurants could cover it. I'll give it a 8/10.

Pizza Gorgonzola was so yummy with turkey ham, caramelized onions & buffalo cheese. I love how thin and crunchy the crust it. This pizza is definitely perfect.

Their house speciality of Frutti de Mare , which is always my first choice when it comes to spaghetti. They are little dry , not much sauce since it's cooked in a foil. It's good but was a little disappointed with the amount of seafood served.

Overall, it's a 10/10 experience & I wouldn't hesitate to return.

Safe Italian food - what made it even better, it's on The Entertainer. Limited choices but good enough if you're looking for a decent plate of pasta. Click here for the post at La Risata Ampang.Likes: Decent Italian food, not too expensiveDislikes: Just forget about the meat....La Risata Damansara. 128, Jalan Kasah,

As one of the oldest and well-known Italian restaurants in KL, La Risata is still thriving and remains a favorite for its hearty classics and wood-fired pizzas. Their first outlet opened in Ampang way back in 1996, followed by a branch in Bukit Damansara three years later. It might seem like a fine dining eatery, but La Risata is in fact casual and rustic, features an open kitchen and quality food is offered at value pricing.

My go-to for solid Italian offering at value-for-money prices. 

The partially exposed brick interior is dressed using a tasteful yet minimal approach; the lighting is soft. One of the ideal places for a romantic night out (that won't burn a hole in the wallet). 

The menu is certainly extensive and covers the wide range of Italian fare, running from the standard pastas and pizzas, to their more uncommon specials which can be very enticing if you feel like standard is boring. 

Notably, they have a wide selection of white sauce base pizzas, whereas at most pizzerias the biancos are an afterthought. The pizza carbonara comes to mind as a standout. The pizzas are authentically Italian, i.e. oven fired and thin crust. None of that deep dish Chicago style pie to be found here. This notwithstanding, the red pizzas are all scrumptious. Just be mindful of what toppings you like, and choose carefully! There is a lot to choose from. 

There are some must try appetizers as well, and the mixed platter would give a good sampling of what La Risata can offer. For me, my go to is the beef carpaccio (if you don't know me by now, I'm a beef lover and that's not going to change anytime soon).

The pastas are probably the absolute highlight of the menu with the Spaghetti Alla Risata being one of those dishes that leave you with cravings after. I only wish the squid ink pasta/risotto was a permanent fixture as well. It's a seasonal item on the menu, so count your lucky stars if it's available.

I've been coming here for years now and the standard of food is generally consistent, especially in the pasta and pizza category. Sometimes the Secondi Piatti section (the second part of the meal, usually after part one which is the pasta) may be hit and "not so hit". I say "not so hit" because their misses are still better than a lot of Italian restaurants in KL. I find myself preferring to go with an appetiser and a pasta/pizza instead as a safer option.

Be forewarned, at peak times this place can really be packed out and service can understandably waver from its generally good level.  They not only have to deal with a full house, but they also do takeaways for their pizzas as well. The service staff has relatively lower turnaround and some of them have been with La Risata even spanning over 5 years.

Summary: It is very unlikely that I'll find another Italian restaurant in KL that gives the same value for money that I get here. I'm comparing to places like Villa Danieli which would easily be double or triple the price.