Contemporary Italian · Kuala Lumpur
Italian comfort, Malaysian soul, and dishes you’ll crave long after the last bite.
Direct answer
PENTOS & BASIL is a pork-free Italian restaurant with locations in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur and Seapark, Petaling Jaya. The menu centres on house-made potato gnocchi, beef ravioli and lasagna, alongside classic pasta, arborio rice risotto and Mediterranean-inspired sharing plates.
Both neighbourhood restaurants welcome casual lunches, family dinners, birthday celebrations and relaxed evenings with friends. Each outlet has its own address, direct telephone number, opening hours, parking guidance and reservation link, so guests can plan the right visit without confusing Bukit Jalil with Seapark. Explore the individual location pages for branch-specific menu highlights, directions and contact details before you arrive.
PENTOS & BASIL is pork-free but is not currently halal-certified. Spaghetti and fettuccine are not made in-house.
Plan your meal
Whether you are meeting over pasta, planning a family dinner or celebrating with friends, a little preparation helps you choose the right PENTOS & BASIL experience. The guide below brings the most useful details into one place, helping new and returning guests compare the two neighbourhoods, understand the food and arrange a comfortable visit.
Pentos & Basil • Bukit Jalil is at Aurora Place in Bandar Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, while Pentos & Basil • Seapark is on Jalan 21/12 in Petaling Jaya. They are two separate restaurants, so check the branch page before travelling. Each page provides its own map, direct telephone number, opening hours, nearby parking notes and reservation link. Selecting the branch by neighbourhood keeps your booking, directions and arrival details together.
Compare both locations →First-time guests can start with the dishes that define our kitchen: pillowy house-made potato gnocchi, filled beef ravioli and layered lasagna. The wider menu brings together classic pasta, arborio rice risotto and Mediterranean-inspired plates made for sharing. Browse the photo menu before your visit if you want to compare flavours or plan dishes for the table. Availability and selected specials may differ by branch, season or service.
Explore the photo menu →Our dining rooms suit relaxed lunches, weekday dinners, family gatherings, date nights and birthday celebrations. For larger groups or popular evening and weekend times, reserving ahead gives the team time to prepare your table. Tell the chosen branch about group size, children or dietary concerns when booking, and contact the restaurant directly if you need current ingredient information. Please remember that PENTOS & BASIL is pork-free but is not currently halal-certified.
Reserve your table →Our philosophy
We honour the classics with house-made gnocchi, ravioli and lasagna, slow-cooked sauces and honest ingredients—then add a touch of Malaysia. Familiar at first bite, unmistakably PENTOS by the last.
Discover our story ↗Chef Recommends
01House-made russet potato gnocchi with your choice of signature sauce.
02French squid ink, seafood, sun-dried tomato and bright lemon oil.
03Duck bacon, Parmesan, black pepper, egg-yolk sauce and a 63°C egg.
04Sea prawns sautéed in hot olive oil with garlic, chilli, herbs and lemon.
05Crisp-skin Australian barramundi, capers, lemon butter and fettuccine.
06Four-hour braised lamb shank, Moroccan spices, fruit and handmade gnocchi.
“Food tastes better
when we eat together.
Find your table
C-1-9, Aurora Place
Persiaran Jalil 1, Kuala Lumpur
33, Jalan 21/12, Sea Park
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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