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Stefania is named after chef Diego’s mother (Photo: Stefania)
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Inspired by a trip to Rome, Diego Reali of Stefania Ristorante Italiano reveals new dishes steeped in the flavours of home
While located on the ground level of Naza Tower in central KL, Stefania Ristorante Italiano brings diners to the heart of Rome through its soulful dishes. Head chef Diego Reali is a fourth generation Roman chef, and inspired by a recent visit to his hometown, he introduces new dishes as part of a refreshed menu that is closer to his heart than ever.
“After returning to Rome, I wanted to recreate the dishes that are truly part of everyday life there—authentic, simple, and full of flavour,” he shares. “These are the dishes that remind me of home, and I want guests at Stefania to experience that same warmth.
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Above Trippa alla Romana
Chef Diego Reali
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The new menu showcases Italian classics, from Trippa alla Romana, a traditional Roman-style beef tripe stew, to Polpo alla Luciana, Josper-grilled baby octopus slow-cooked in tomato sauce and peperonata.
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Pollo alla Cacciatora
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For heartier appetites, the Pollo alla Cacciatora, a rustic Roman-style whole spring chicken, is one of Reali’s favourites. “The dishes at Stefania are made the traditional way—honest, flavourful, and true to Italian cooking,” he says.
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