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Little Italy

Jln Haji Saman | Kota Kinabalu Lama, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
(088) 232 231
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Ranked #17 of 200 restaurants in Kota Kinabalu
Price range: S$13 - S$25
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
Description: DEAR VALUED CUSTOMERS PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT THE RESTAURANT WILL BE CLOSED FOR RENOVETIONS FEOM 8TH OCTOBER TO 22ND OCTOBER 2012. BUSINESS WILL RESUME AS USUAL ON 23RD OCTOBER 2012. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED. THE MANAGEMENT OF LITTLE ITALY.
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Perth, Australia
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Lovely restaurant and really enjoyed the set meal. Staff were very friendly. Decor was lovely? It was busy which shows how popular it was.

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See 6 more reviews by phantomrose101 for Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We have been in this restaurant many times and, as always when we went last week, we were not disappointed. This place is very popular and always full, and the staff is well trained, very friendly, fast and know the menu. For starters we shared salmon bruschettas, the dish was very tasty. Their pizzas are the best in town, I... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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76 reviews 76 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Enjoyed the first experience so much we returned for a second night, it is a very busy restaurant and has excellent food, reasonable wine, happy wait staff and good service.

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Kuching, Malaysia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

We were on holiday in Kota Kinabalu and had a meal here on a friend's recommendation. Lovely hole-in-the-wall place, very cosy. Great food, superb tiramisu. Will definitely eat there again the next time I visit KK

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Singapore, Singapore
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24 reviews 24 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

We tried little italy for lunch. Good portions, the food was nice & place was comfortable. I ordered Penne Arabiata which was nice & spicy. Service was good as well...

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Singapore
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

We went in a group of 6 and hence we ordered a variety of food to share and eat. The restaurant manager personally came forward to introduce us some dishes. The Squid-Ink Rice is a Must to order! Do not leave this place without trying this dish. You can pick and mix the kind of pasta you wanted and the... More

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Walnut Creek, CA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

The sites and smells of culinary choices in Kota Kinabalu can cumulatively bombard the senses. Little Italy was a neat, clean, odor free, Italian alternative offering a welcome break (for one meal) from the typical regional fair. Their offerings were simple, Italian, tasty and reasonably priced. Its location was convenient and as the only Caucasians dining it appeared to be... More

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

One of the best restaurant that serves great foods, with tasty and refreshing ingredient. If you are cake lover, must try their tiramisu cake !

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Harrogate, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

We were advised about this place by a local contact and made two visits there during our stay for a change from all that seafood in KK which we do like but needed a change. On both visits the strong presence of locals in the very busy restaurant testified to the fact that this was a well regarded restaurant. The... More

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mandurah wa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

As we had a good experience on a previous visit bak in 2009 we caught the free shuttle from BornioOne to city and walked to Little Italy. Well worth the trip. Great pizza again. Looking forward to our return at a later time. Noticed a Trip Advisor plaque on their wall too.

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