Kuala Lumpur is a super popular city for epicureans all over the world. And even on the rooftops you can find some amazing restaurants where you’ll get food and drinks of absolute highest class.
The fine dining scene has really made it to the rooftop restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, which is why this is one of the best cities in the world if you want to eat with a view.
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We’ve made a list of the 8 best rooftop restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, with a great variation of both fine dining, relaxed dining, party dinner and romantic dates. Check it out!
Opened in 2018, Cielo is a modern steak & seafood restaurant and lounge, offering a true and full Kuala Lumpur downtown experience.
Located on top of the VIDA Bukit Ceylon Serviced Residence, and surrounded with amazing and panoramic views over the KL skyline, Cielo flawlessly pairs the dining and lounging experiences and delivers something new.
With multiple indoor and outdoor spaces to ensure privacy and intimacy, room for booking private events, and a focus on delivering a distinctive lounge nightlife vibe, Cielo easily stands out from other rooftop restaurants in the city.
Inviting to a culinary journey under the sky, the Cielo rooftop menu features delectable seafood dishes and classic European fine food with an edge. Served á la carte, you can also go for a Set Menu and experience the full artistry of Chef Parisa.
Complemented with a wine cellar that holds over 170 labels from around the world, Cielo KL is truly a prime spot for a romantic and amazing KL dining experience with a view.
CIELO
Found on level 51 of Permata Sapura Tower, Mesa on 51 brings a great blend of music, mixology and Spanish cuisine to the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
Surrounded with stunning vistas of the Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC Park and other city landmarks, this contemporary venue features three spaces: a Spanish cuisine restaurant with private dining rooms, an elegant Nikkei Lounge equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual light technology, and the Terrace Bar with its covered and al fresco seating and panoramic vistas.
Up here you can indulge in classic Spanish dishes bursting with bold flavours, including a selection of tapas and paellas, as well a hearty meats, like the 'Grilled Hanger Steak'. Or you choose something from the Nikkei menu, where maki rolls and sashimi meets tasty ceviche.
Drink-wise you can pair your Spanish flavours with some sangria and cava, highlight your sashimi with some sake, or try one of the crafted signature cocktails.
MESA ON 51
The top floor of the iconic 5-star hotel EQ Kuala Lumpur is home to one of the most impressive rooftop experiences KL has to offer.
51 levels above the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the aptly named Sky51 is an entire floor dedicated to fine dining, fine wines, creative cocktails, and stunning views of Kuala Lumpur and the Petronas Twin Towers.
The fine dining is enjoyed at Sabayon, an award-winning rooftop restaurant, serving contemporary European cuisine, prepared with premium imported ingredients and exceptional Malaysian products.
With dramatic high ceilings accented with copper and bronze tones, and panoramic windows all around, Sabayon is an elegant and lavish venue, made for special occasions. For that extra special experience, private dining rooms are available.
Every evening, a three to seven-course degustation menu is served, featuring dishes from land and sea, as well as vegetarian options. Indulge in Lobster, Foie Gras, Norwegian Salmon, Wagyu Sirloin MB8, and Oyster Potage & Caviar.
The degustation menus comes with an option for sommelier selections wine pairing.
To end the week on a high note, Sabayon also offers a four-course Sunday Sky Brunch, while child guests can enjoy a two-course meal for kids, ensuring that no one is left out on the Sabayon experience.
SABAYON
An contemporary and upscale Italian restaurant, a vibrant rooftop bar and a cigar lounge, all located right next to the world-famous Petronas Towers. Marini's on 57 is definitely a locale to remember.
Offering jaw-dropping panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur's skyline, a trendy atmosphere, and top-notch drinks and food, this destination is perfect for those looking to dine in style.
Handmade pasta, delicious pizzas, and other traditional Italian dishes make up the food menu, while champagne and vintage wines populate the drinks menu.
You can also enjoy delicious signature cocktails made by award-winning mixologists, as well as classic spirits.
Marini's rooftop restaurant features a large interior with floor to ceiling windows that let you gaze at the city below, as well as a large rooftop bar terrace that, while not wholly open-aired, does feel like it.
Whether you are with your friends, soulmate or business partner, the Marini's on 57 restaurant is a prime spot for rooftop fine dining high above KL.
As you can imagine, this is a rather expensive and exclusive location, so if you're visiting, make reservations in advance and dress to impress.
MARINI'S ON 57
Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, just a short walk away from the world-famous Petronas Tower, this beautiful terrace offers both stunning views and delicious food, making it a fantastic choice to start any visit to the city.
What makes Troika so unique is that it's not a restaurant, but rather a food paradise. This enormous rooftop terrace has five different restaurants and bars, ensuring there's plenty to choose from.
Cantaloupe is a fantastic fine dining restaurant; Strato is an Italian restaurant specializing in homemade pasta and pizza; Mr Chew’s Chino Latino Bar is a fun and creative restaurant and bar, serving a Latin take on Asian cuisine and cool cocktails; Brasserie Fritz is a bistro serving a menu that fuses traditional French cuisine with global influences; Fuego is a restaurant focused on South American food.
Fuego, in particular, boasts some of the best views in the city, as well as a festive atmosphere and delicious food.
Tapas, guacamole, ceviche, tacos, and more. Each dish crafted to perfection and large enough to share.
The restaurant is colorful, with a bright South American feel, and jaw-dropping views of the Petronas Towers.
Fuego's bar menu offers beers, spirits, and cocktails, both signature and classic. Fuego's signature cocktails have a South American twist to them and are the perfect complement to the stunning sunsets you can catch up here.
TROIKA SKY DINING
A relatively new inclusion to Kuala Lumpur's skyline, Horizon Grill is a lovely rooftop restaurant that offers jaw-dropping views of the city, as well as both indoor and outdoor seating options.
Perched on the 58th floor of the fantastic Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, this stylish venue is an all day destination.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the rooftop restaurant offers fresh seafood and premium steaks, along with a nice selection of wines. All served in a sophisticated atmosphere and with great service.
One floor above Horizon Grill, you also find the Vertigo rooftop bar. Offering even more impressive 360-views over KL, this is a great and vibrant spot for pre- or post dinner cocktails.
A combo of dinner and drinks at the two venues will have you filled up on views (and amazing photos) for quite some time.
HORIZON GRILL
Found at Level 56 of the Petronas Tower 3, Marble 8 invites to a truly elevated and exceptional steakhouse experience.
With a sleek and modern interior, the rooftop restaurant breathes lux and elegance. The stunning views over the KL skyline, with the Twin Towers in the foreground, also helps setting the tone.
Specialising in dry-aged beef, where the signature cuts are treated in the custom-built dry-aging cellar, Marble 8 is KL's premier steakhouse.
With the finest Wagyu and Angus directly imported from a globally renowned, family-owned, integrated beef and cattle company in Australia, this is truly a steak lover’s paradise. But there are also other options, like 'Risotto Porcini' and 'Pan-seared ocean trout', as well as vegetarian dishes.
The food is paired with a great selection of fine wines from around the world.
A spectacular venue for special occasions, and for something extra, check out the Privé for pre- or post-dinner drink. This stylish lounge combines the very best of the finest collection of whisky and cigars.
MARBLE 8
The Attic Bar is hidden on the rooftop of one of Chinatown’s hippest hostels, Travel Hub Guesthouse, just off Petaling Street.
To find it, you need to head in to the reception and ask for directions. Then you will go on a sightseeing adventure, through old wooden stairs and a pathway reminiscent of an old Chinatown street, before arriving at the 3rd floor rooftop.
Comfy and charming, The Attic Bar blends an interior lounge with a breezy outside terrace, surrounded with Kl views including the Twin Towers, The KL Tower and the new Merdeka Tower.
Awarded as one of the Malaysia Top 30 Bars in 2022, this is a great spot to sip drinks with friends, from classic cocktails to one-of-a-kind creations with a local twist.
But, there is also an Attic grub menu for the hungry ones. The food selection ranges from a wide range of classic and twisted Asian appetizers, to juicy buns and burgers, pasta, mains like 'Salmon Teriyaki' and 'Fish & Chips', as well as sinful desserts.
THE ATTIC BAR
Offering contemporary cuisine and a relaxing and chic atmosphere, CEDAR is the kind of restaurant that focuses on creating unforgettable dishes.
A small, yet incredibly attractive option, CEDAR boasts a fantastic location, amazing views, sumptuous food, and a refined and relaxed ambiance that's difficult to find in the city.
The kitchen is headed by Austrian WACS National Global Master Chef, Helmut Lamberger, and the food mixes premium ingredients with humble, down-to-earth preparation to deliver some of the best food you'll find in the city.
Open for business set lunches on weekdays and dinner all days of the week, Cedar on 15 offers seating both at the indoor restaurant and out on the al fresco bar terrace.
The venue is on the smaller side (though it does include a private area), so reservations are encouraged, particularly in the evenings.
Mixing dinner in the restaurant with drinks at the rooftop bar is a perfect combo. Thursday to Saturday you can also stick around and enjoy the vibe from live DJs, starting at 9pm.
CEDAR ON 15
Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.
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