Celebration. Authenticity.
Valentina Cucina e Bar is a celebration. It is a tribute to authenticity. We revel in in everything true, genuine, and real - your meaningful successes, your shared joys, your intimate connections.
We do so with the freshest hand-made ingredients, locally-sourced and prepared with the most natural approaches in the rich, homely traditions of Southern Italian cuisine, where every meal is cooked from the heart.
Because home is where the heart is.
our Story
Set atop the urbane elegance of Hyatt Place Kuala Lumpur at Bukit Jalil, our Mediterranean charm combines contemporary class and comfort with the warm heartiness of Southern Italian flavours and recipes.
We are a Southern Italian restaurant that believes in celebration and authenticity, the essence of living to your fullest. Toasting to milestones and memories. Marking every meaningful moment with those who matter the most, for believing in you the most.
This is what we believe in.
Pizzas with tomatoes from Vesuvian soil, cheese made from sheep's milk Pecorino and Mozzarella di Bufala, recipes celebrating the fresh bounties of the Mediterranean – all part of our quintessential Southern Italian dining experience made from the heart.
Our recipes, authentic yet with a twist. Our ambiance, warm yet familiar. It all comes from the love for dining, and the love for art – a tribute to what Southern Italian Cuisine is all about.
A tribute to
Southern Italian Cuisine
GET TO KNOW OUR CHEF
Executive Chef Markus Kühni
Valentina Cucina e Bar will be guided by a career professional in culinary who has had a myriad experiences with hospitality brands such as IHG, Shangri-La, Dusit Thani, Banyan Tree, Marriott and Kempinski Hotels during his time spent in the Middle East, China, Bali (Indonesia); and now Kuala Lumpur, with an enhanced menu and already seasoned kitchen team.
Chef Markus currently spends his time between the Swiss-Italian border right to the heart of Switzerland, as well as traversing the skies of China and Bali, Indonesia where he is owner-partner of the much talked about Swiss Chalet Bar & Grill, Ubud.
Speaking French, Italian, German and English the multi lingual talented Chef will impart his skills and knowledge to the Malaysian team whilst preserving the already authentic offerings of Valentina. Having served Presidents and Heads of State alike while heading the culinary team of Yanqi Lake Kempinski (Hosts of the then 2014 APEC Meeting) it was here that Chef Markus was enticed towards ASEAN and thus his love for Bali, Indonesia began!
While it has always been short stays between destinations, Chef Markus is set to spend more of his time in the humble kitchen of Valentina along with his assistant Chef Dominic Gossens & Senior Chef de Partie Aizzaq Mehan to further enhance the already growing interest of diners craving authentic Italian cuisine.
While his days of serving as the “Royal Chef” for the former Queen of Thailand are long gone, the experience coupled with his passion and exquisite taste that can only come from a good exposure of Swiss and Italian cuisine will bring a new chapter to Valentina! Ciao as they say, and come assaporare il vero gusto dell'Italia
Our Menu
Tagliata di Manzo
Full-blood Wagyu ribeye, served with truffle-infused porcini mix mushrooms, air bag potatoes, velvety garlic confit, finished with truffle Pecorino butter & beef au jus
Taglioni al Nero di Seppia
Squid ink tagliolini cooked with asparagus, clams, mussels, and squid, finished with marinara sauce, topped with anchovy crumbs and grilled prawns.
Tiramisu Semifreddo
Savoiardi and coffee ganache in Mascarpone semifreddo coated with cocoa glaze, served with coffee tuiles and chocolate soil.
Welcome all day reservations
Reserve a table for your Southern Italian culinary adventure here. Our elegant urban ambience is the perfect place for you to discover the quintessential tastes and flavours that make Mediterranean cuisine the warm, unforgettable experience it often is.
