5 Best wood-fired pizzas you absolutely must try in Kuala Lumpur

Sarah Khan

27 Oct 2016

mis à jour le 3 May 2019 à 08:05

Only an authentically Italian wood-fired pizza will give you the perfect crust with a crispy exterior and fluffy centre.

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Best wood-fired Pizzas in KL
Flick through the gallery to check out our top 5 picks for the perfect slice of wood-fired pizza in Kuala Lumpur!
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Sassorosso
The pizzas at Sassorosso are traditionally cooked in a large outdoors 1940s-style brick oven. Its pizzas definitely do not disappoint with their crispy crusts and fluffy centers, with dollops of generous toppings piled on top. 9, Lorong Yap Kwan Seng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaPhoto: Sassorosso
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Pietro Ristorante Italiano
Pietro dishes up scrumptious pizzas in a great ambience and setting, perfect for a relaxed date or a catch-up among old friends. Their pizzas are impressively consistent in presentation, considering they are wood-fired, and made with distinctly fresh ingredients. With good food, reasonable pricing and great ambience, Pietro Ristorante Italiano is definitely one of the best go-to places for a spot of Italian cuisine and, of course, pizza. Ground floor, ECM Libra, 8 Jalan Damansara Endah, Damansara Heights, KL, MalaysiaPhoto: Pietro Ristorante Italiano
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Prego @ Westin
Prego is definitely one of the most popular eateries for authentic Italian fare and serves up one of the best wood-fired pizzas with consistently good flavours and techniques. A major bonus is that the chefs at Prego prepare the pizzas according to your preference, so you can tailor your pizzas right down to how charred you want it or how much tomato base you prefer on the crust.
199, Jalan Bukit Bintang

Photo: Prego @ Westin
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La Risata Pizzeria Ristorante
La Risata (translates to ‘The Laughter’) serves up traditional wood-fired pizzas in a rustic, softly-lit earthy setting that is as authentically Italian as you can get out of Italy. The menu offers an extensive array of pizza toppings - from various meat or fish options that you can generously pile atop your crust. Though the majority of their pizzas are thin-crust, they are recommended for sharing because, just like in Italy, the portions are massive (always a plus when it comes to pizzas!).16 Persiaran Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaPhoto: La Risata Pizzeria Ristorante (Facebook)
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Villa Danielli
This award-winning Italian restaurant is located in the Sheraton Imperial KL. A free-standing trattoria styled after a rustic country home, they dish up authentic and flavourful Italian cuisine and fine wine for a perfect warm and hearty meal. Villa Danielli's handmade wood-fired pizzas are perfectly portioned and baked. The impossibly thin and crispy crust registers more like a biscuit than a doughy-bread and leaves a satisfying crunch with every bite. Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaPhoto: Villa Danieli

What makes a good pizza? A well-baked dough that is neither overcooked nor undercooked, with a delicious crust that is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, yet stiff enough to carry the toppings without hurting your teeth. Wood-burning ovens are the authentic vehicle for creating this authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas with a thin, crepe-like centre, and puffy edges.

There are numerous Italian restaurants in Kuala Lumpur that serve up really exquisite pizzas - however, if you're seeking traditional wood-fired pizzas with a delightfully smoky taste to mark their authenticity, check out our 5 top restaurants to get the perfect slice you're craving for. Whether you prefer thin-crust or deep-dish, extra sauce or more cheese, simple-and-plain or loaded with toppings, we're confident you'll find something to satiate your pizza craving here.

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