Popular Sunday Bubbalicious Champagne Brunch- sumptuous Italian cuisine and free-flow champagne
May 26th, 2013
Firmly established as one of central KL’s more popular dining destinations, Prego at The Westin Kuala Lumpur is a modern Italian restaurant serving a well-executed, authentic cuisine in a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere. Prego deftly blends a sleek, contemporary decor, set spaciously across two levels, with a warm and engaging service ethos, to create a dining atmosphere that appeals across a broad spectrum of diners. Popular for both business lunches and casual dinners, Prego offers a first-rate dining experience at a remarkably approachable price level. A signature restaurant concept of Westin hotels in the Asia Pacific region, Prego is renowned locally for its unique “Bubbalicious” concept for Sunday Brunch- an exciting weekly event that attracts crowds of families and friends to indulge in an extravagant offering of classic Italian fare, accompanied by attractive free flow packages of fine wines and champagne.
The Bubbalicious concept combines buffet selections of appetizers, salads and fresh shellfish, with rustic traditional Italian dishes such as pasta, pizza, and grilled meats and seafood that are prepared “a la minute” at the live cooking stations, and served personally at the table side by the Prego chefs. The interior receives a makeover for each Sunday, with colorful banners, balloons and casual staff attire transforming the restaurant and making for a welcoming and entertaining dining occasion- evoking the classic “la dolce vita” of an Italian family home-cooked feast.
During the week, Prego serves lunch and dinner from an a la carte menu of Italian cuisine, presenting guests with enticing selections of both hearty traditional dishes, interspersed with some innovative modern interpretations. Standout dishes include the Branzino In Crosta di Sale, Patate Novelle al Vapore, Burro al Limone – salt crusted sea bass served with steamed new potatoes and lemon butter sauce; and Pollo Alla Parmigiana – Parmesan Crumbed Chicken Breast, Tomato, Oregano and Mozzarella. Pizzas are always a popular choice at Prego– expertly cooked in the impressive wood-fired oven that is the centrepiece of the open kitchen at Prego. Other dishes include a wide range of home-made pastas, and a good selection of classic Italian desserts such as The Tiramisu Tradizionale; and Gianduiotto Di Torino – Hazelnut chocolate from Turin topped with hazelnut ice cream.
Beverages served include a wide range of red and white wines, Prosecco and Champagne, beers and spirits- including Italian grappas. And for non-alcoholic refreshment select from- fruit juices, soft drinks, mocktails, smoothies, iced teas and premium quality Illy coffee.
Reservations are highly recommended for the Sunday Bubbalicious Brunch– call 03. 2773 8338 or email westindining@westin.com
Inside Prego
Prego occupies a double level space- with dining tables at the front on both levels enjoying views out onto the buzzing street life of Jalan Bukit Bintang.
Looking down into the spacious open kitchen of Prego- with its numerous cooking stations- including the prominent wood-fired pizza oven.
Table setting on the main ground level adjacent to the open kitchen and serving counters. Every Sunday the interior undergoes a transformation with colorful banners, balloons, and with staff wearing bright orange and yellow casual attire.
Booth settings across one side of the lower level offer comfortable seating for families and small parties. The decor features a contemporary palette of warm earth tones, with elegant red marble topped tables, tan leather upholstered chairs, dark timber furnishings, and a combination of unpolished timber and marble flooring.
The front section of the dining area- with outlook over the outdoor terrace section.
An expansive outdoor terrace provides an alternative setting for diners- and for those wishing to smoke.
A “family-friendly” feature of Bubbalicious at Prego is the “Kids Corner”- with small-sized bites and non-stop entertainment for the kids- overseen by trained nannies.
Highlights from the Bubbalicious buffet & live cooking stations
An enticing attraction of the Bubbalicious buffet is the free-flow champagne option (priced at RM298++ for free flow on all beverages – including champagne, and the buffet meal).
The Bubbalicious Brunch menu includes both buffet selections of fresh seafoods and salads, plus “a la minute” cooked pastas, pizzas and grills served at the tables personally by the Prego chefs.
Fresh shellfish on ice…including prawns , crabs, mussels, freshly shucked oysters. Perfectly matched with Mumm Champagne.
An extensive array of fresh salads and appetizers are showcased across the curving mosaic tiled counter in front of the open kitchen- including Seafood Salad (Top R) and Smoked Salmon with Sour Cream (Lower R).
The outdoor BBQ grill offers a selection of meats and seafood- served at the table side by the chefs. Whole lamb leg on the spit is a specialty.
Specialties from the Prego chefs include (L) Baked Sea Bass in paper ; and delicious varieties of pizza.
Among the numerous dessert temptations are the dramatic creations of the Bubbalicious Laboratory- where nitrogen foams are blended with flavored ice-creams to craft “made to order” indulgent cones.
An extensive dessert bar selection of freshly made pastries including Strawberry Tarts; Cream cake; Hazelnut Tiramisu; made to order Pancakes; Chocolate Mud Pie; and many more delicacies.
Prego- Italian Restaurant at The Westin Kuala Lumpur
Address: Lobby Level, 199 Jalan Bukit Bintang. 55100 Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia
Reservations: +603. 2773 8338
Website: www.thewestinkualalumpur.com/dining
Facebook: www.facebook.com/westin.kl
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday Lunch 12:30 pm ~ 2:30 pm; Dinner 6:30pm ~ 10:30 pm
Promotions: Bubbalicious – Sunday Bubbly Brunch Buffet 11:30 am ~ 2:30 pm
Buffet pricing options-
Package 1 @ RM 168++ includes free flow of soft drinks, juices, smoothies and water
Package 2 @ RM 198++ includes free flow of all beverages from Package 1 plus imported red & white wines, and beer
Package 3 @ RM 298++ includes free flow of all beverages from Packages 1 & 2 plus and a range of the finest spirits and Champagne.
Kids till the age of 6 years old eat for free, whilst children from the age of 7 to 12 years old will receive a 50% discount
Dress Code: Casual
