MIGF 2014-- NEROVIVO ITALIAN RESTAURANT AT JALAN CEYLON IS JUST MAGNIFICO, MAMA MIA!

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Located in a large bungalow at the top of Jalan Ceylon (opposite end of Radius hotel and near the posh condos), Nerovivo is touted as one of the best Italian restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. As the Royal Patron of MIGF YAM Tunku Naquiyuddin Tuanku Jaafar, said, "I have been Patron of MIGF for 14 years and have never missed dinner at Neronivo!"

This certainly speaks volumes about the quality of Nerovivo's food as Tg Naquiyuddin is a fisrt class gourmet.

YAM Tg Naquiyuddin Tuanku Jaafar with son YM Mohamed Alauddin Tunku Naquiyuddin and wife YAM Tunku Nurul Hayati

Nerovivo is tucked away in a corner of the bustling Changkat Bukit Bintang at 3A Jalan Ceylon. So hidden and obscured by lush foliage and patio furniture you may just walk right past it and never be the wiser. But this is your loss so always keep your peepers wide open like me.

Nerovivo has been dishing out some of the region’s finest authentic Northern and Southern Italian fare. The Nero Group is one of the most respected restaurant groups in Malaysia, with the Neroteca and Nerofico outlets completing the culinary trinity. 

Whether you have your heart set on dining outside in the cosy al fresco area or within the restaurant, surrounded by bold artwork, lilac walls and rows of wine bottles that split the modern interior, Nerovivo offers a casual environment ideal for any occasion. 

A breezy lunch with friends or a business dinner entertaining clients are both equally fitting here. 

Chef Michele Cuozzo has designed a menu that reflects the philosophy and panache of Nerovivo down to a tee. From the unpretentious Pizza Caprese or Pizza Bufalina to the homemade Scialatielli ai frutti di mare or the light but lovely Risotto con cerni affumicata, the dishes are presented with flair unique to Chef Michele

Festival Restaurant

Nerovivo

Cuisine

Italian (Pork Free)

Capacity

100-120pax

Address

3A Jalan Ceylon, 50250, Kuala Lumpur GPS Coordinates N 3 08.908 E 101 42.379

Phone

+603-2070 3120

Starter

Mozzarella Fasciata con Tonno Affumicato

(Buffalo Mozzarella, Smoked Tuna Carpaccio)

Prosecco Spumante

Entrees

Pizza Caprese

Buffalo Mozzarella, Roman Tomato, Grana Padano, Oregano, Basil
Pieno Sud Biano, Sicily

Or

Pizza Bufalina

Tomato Sauce, Buffalo Mozzarella, Basil

Pieno sud biano, Sicily

Mains

Scialatielli ai Fruitti di Mare

Homemade Pasta, Sea Food
Primitivo Itynera, Salento

Or

Risotto con Cernia Affumicato

Italian Risotto, Smoked Fillet of Grouper

Primitivo Itynera, Salento

NEROVIVO

THE TEAM

NERO GROUP CHEF MICHELE CUOZZO (LEFT) AND MOHAMAD HAFIR AHMAD SHAFIAI THE RESTAURANT MANAGER

CHEF EVELIO MARTINEZ

SOUS CHEF

MR. HAFFIZAN ZAINUDIN

ASSISTANT MANAGER/BAR MANAGER

MR. JOHNNY

SENIOR FLOOR SUPERVISOR

MS. NOOR HAINA

SENIOR FLOOR SUPERVISOR

NEROVIVO – RESTAURANT

The Nero Group has grown into one of the most recognized and well respected restaurant groups in Malaysia, known for professionalism, high standards and exceptional quality. The group currently consists of three restaurants, NEROVIVO, NEROTECA and NEROFICO.

NEROVIVO is top known for its casual fine dining landmark serving the best Italian food in KL. NEROVIVO’s fresh new look featuring a wood-fired grill and pizza oven, large al fresco deck, bold artwork and offers consistently high quality food and impeccable service.

NEROVIVO – NERO GROUP CHEF

Chef Michele Cuozzo

·       From the South of Italy; Sala Consilina; a city in Salerno province.

·       Since youth, Chef Michele has worked part-time in restaurants and watched the busy life of a chef from a far. Years later, his uncle invited him to work in the kitchen and that was the first time he stepped into the kitchen and taught himself how to make a pizza.

·       Chef Michelle came to Asia in 1994, working in Indonesia, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

·       After some years, Chef Michelle went back to his hometown – Sala Consilina and opened his own Pizzeria – Mike Pizza

·       After running Mike Pizza for 6 years, he decided to sell the business and head back Singapore and in 2013, and he was head-hunted to work in one of KL’s well-known Italian Restaurants – NEROVIVO. 

NEROVIVO – FESTIVAL MENU

FESTIVAL MENU WITH WINE – RM250.00++

FESTIVAL MENU WITHOUT WINE – RM150++

NEROVIVO – FESTIVAL OFFERS

Doorgifts

·       Complimentary cocktail on arrival

Wine Offers

·       10% discount on selected wines – Peino Sud Rosso ( Sicily)

Beverage Offers

·       Free flow of juice / coffee/ tea when ordering Festival Menus

Dato Steve Day, the founder, owner and organiser of MIGF (Malaysia International Gourmet Festival) with charity fund-raiser Dato Ruby Khong   

Dato Steve Day and Dato Ruby Khong who founded Kechara Soup Kitchen for the poor

Nerovivo

Datin Su Day, Dato Steve Day, Sue Wang who was Miss Chinatown London many moons ago and Dato Ruby Khong

Sue Wang of Avenue K, Kee Hua Chee and Dato Ruby Khong of Kechara Soup Kitchen, a Tsem Rinpoche organisation

Raven Sockanathan and Dato Jeffrey Lim

Raven Sockanathan and Dato Jeffrey Lim

Yolanda Velsquez and Vida Sockanathan

Yolanda and Vida

His Excellency the Austrian ambassador Christophe Ceska and Madame Aleksandra Ceska

The ambassador of Austria, His Excellency Christophe Ceska and Her Excellency Madame Aleksandra Ceska 

Kee Hua Chee joins in as he loves Austria and has been there maybe 8 times!

His Excellency Christophe Ceska the Austrian ambassador, Her Excellency Aleksandra Ceska, YAM Tunku Nurul Nurhayati and Royal Patron of MIGF YAM Tunku Naquiyuddin Tuanku Jaafar

VIP guests

Dato Steve Day welcoming guests

Restaurant manager Hafir Shafial and Chef Michele Cuozza and James Beltran

Guests listening to Dato Steve Day

Listening intently

Dato Steve Day holding court

YAM Tunku Nurul Hayati, YAM Tg Naquiyuddin Tuanku Jaafar, restaurant manager Hafir Shafial and Chef Michele Cuozza

Dato Jeff Lim, YM Tunku Mohamed Alauddin Tunku Naquiyuddin and Peter Ong

Dato Jeffrey Lim, YM Tg mohd Alauddin Tg Naquiyuddin and Peter Ong

Group photo!

Rocio and James Beltran, deputy chairman of Melewar Holdings

Rocio and James Beltran

Yap Teak Sing and Shawna Yap

Famous architect Yap Teck Sing and wifey Shawna Yap

Chef Michele Cuozza and Hafir Shafial

Looking eye to eye

So loving, these 2 darlings

YM Tunku Mohamed Alauddin Tunku Naquiyuddin and his sister YAM Tunku Nurul Hayati.

Ok so they are son and mother but YAM Tunku Nurul Noor Hayati looks so youthful she can be her son's sister!

Yap Teck Sing and Kee Hua Chee

Madame Aleksandra wearing lovely dress by Demi Claire from her native Poland and YM Tunku Mohamed Alauddin

So matching their glasses...

Distinguished guests at Nerovivo for MIGF Festival dinner

Starter; Buffalo mozarella and smoked tuna carpaccio

Dato Steve Day introducing his distinguished guests

Pizza Caprese

Chef Michele Cuozza explaining each dish

Pizza Bufalina

Seafood pasta

Risotto with smoked fillet of grouper

Egg yolk for a nourishing touch

Kee Hua Chee getting his nourishment

Kee Hua Chee looking flowery and botanical

Restaurant manager Hafir Shafial introducing Chef Michele Cuozza and the team

The Nerovivo team did a great job!

Thanks guys!

Kudos to all for a fabulous meal and sterling service

The Austrian Ambasador His Excelelncy Christophe Ceska spoke on behalf of guests

His Excellency Christiophe Ceska praised Chef Cuozza and team for a wonderful meal

Madame Aleksandra looking at her husband the Austrian ambassador

The Austrian ambassador spoke glowingly of the cuisine which won kudos from guests

Big claps for Nerovivo

The staff are pleased and gratified

Dato Steve Day thanking the culinary team and his guests

Royal Patron of MIGF for 14 years, YAM Tg Naquiyuddin Tuanku Jaafar said he has never missed a dinner at Nerovivo over the years!

Big praise indeed

Royal family from Negeri Sembilan---YM Tunku Alauddin, YAM Tg Naquiyuddin and YAM Tunku Nurul Hayati! Son, father and mother!

Cheers all round!

This is what I call a fiery finale! 2 fire eaters who are staff members show off their skills!

Stunning finale and perfectly in synch with MIGF's 2014 theme of Red Hot Chefs!!!