Pizza Brava @ Desa Sri Hartamas

Bravo to Pizza Brava for cultivating a loyal following among fans of Italian food in Sri Hartamas; we wish the restaurant would be more adventurous in its wide-ranging menu, but playing it safe hasnt hurt its business.

Extremely few risks are evident in the wood-fire pizza selection; nearly two dozen varieties are available, laden with toppings like beef pepperoni, chicken sausage, tuna & mushrooms. Still, cant criticize this meat-free Margherita with rocket, cherry tomatoes & parmesan cheese. RM18 for a 10-inch pizza, before taxes.

The 18-item pasta menu also focuses on the classics like spaghetti with beef meatballs, tomatoes & herbs (RM18). Not quite as al dente as the menu promises, but still easily edible.

Starters include well-executed deep-fried breaded mozzarella cheese (RM12) in Naples pizzaiola sauce of tomatoes, olives, garlic & herbs. Simple satisfaction.

A reasonable range of wine is available, though other liquor & cocktails are not.

Service is OK but not particularly focused or friendly; on a recent Sunday, we werent sure whether Pizza Bravas owners were around, but their employees mainly looked like they were rather anxious to close for the night.

On a positive note, Pizza Brava looks very nice, one of Sri Hartamas more beautiful eateries.

Maybe a list of weekly specials could spark a little more excitement. But all things considered, its not a bad destination, depending on what customers are looking for.

Pizza Brava,

18, Jalan 25/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-6201-6608

Open daily, 11am-11pm