Strato at Troika Sky Dining

About Strato at Troika Sky Dining

Strato runs on the 23rd floor of The Troika, the Foster + Partners tower above KLCC, with floor-to-ceiling windows that put the Petronas Twin Towers in the frame. It is the most relaxed of restaurateur and executive chef Christian Bauer's Troika Sky Dining rooms, an old-library-style Italian trattoria where the lobster linguine and the ricotta-and-fig tortellini do the heavy lifting. The view is the headline, but the kitchen earns the seat: house-made pasta, a pork-free menu that suits a broad table, and prices that make a skyline dinner attainable rather than aspirational.

The Kitchen

The kitchen sits under founder and executive chef Christian Bauer, whose Troika Sky Dining group also runs Fuego and Mr Chew's on the same floor. Strato is the Italian room, a trattoria built on house-made pasta. The lobster linguine is the signature, the ricotta-and-fig tortellini in brown-butter and mint (around RM65) is the dish regulars return for, and the bigoli carbonara (about RM55) is the comfort order. Artisan pizzas, including a braised-rabbit version, fill out the menu, and the kitchen is entirely pork-free, which widens the table it can host. Pastas run RM55 to RM90, so expect RM150 to RM250 per person with wine. The dated proof is the address: Strato has held its place on the 23rd floor of Foster + Partners' The Troika since 2011, and it remains the most affordable serious table in the Troika Sky Dining cluster.

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The Room

The room leans into an old-world library look, dark wood and warm light, set against floor-to-ceiling glass and the Twin Towers beyond. The effect is dramatic without being stiff: tables are spaced for a date, the sound level is conversational, and a window seat at dusk is the one to angle for. Dress is smart-casual to smart, the service is polished, and the lift ride up to the 23rd floor is part of the occasion. Book ahead for a window table, because the view is the whole point.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Strato at Troika Sky Dining worth it?

Yes, as the most affordable way to dine with a Twin Towers view in KLCC. Strato sits on the 23rd floor of Foster + Partners' The Troika, and Christian Bauer's Italian trattoria pairs a dramatic skyline with house-made pasta like the lobster linguine and the ricotta-fig tortellini. Expect RM150 to RM250 per person with wine. It is not the city's most ambitious kitchen, but for a view dinner that does not require a hotel-level budget, it is the smart pick.

How hard is it to book Strato?

Moderate, and harder for window tables. The view seats and sunset slots book first, so reserve a few days to a week ahead and ask specifically for a window table. Book through the Troika Sky Dining site or by phone. Weekends and special-occasion nights fill faster, and the room shares the 23rd floor with Fuego and Mr Chew's, so confirm you are booking Strato rather than a sibling restaurant when you reserve.

What is the dress code at Strato?

Smart-casual to smart. The Troika is an upscale tower and Strato is a date-night room, so a collared shirt or a neat dress is the right call; there is no strict jacket requirement. Avoid shorts and flip-flops, which feel out of step with the setting and the view. The lift up to the 23rd floor and the skyline backdrop make this an occasion, so most diners dress a notch up from everyday.

What should I order at Strato?

Order the lobster linguine, the signature pasta, and the ricotta-and-fig tortellini in brown butter and mint, which regulars come back for. The bigoli carbonara is the reliable comfort plate, and the artisan pizzas, including the braised-rabbit version, are worth a share. Remember the kitchen is pork-free, so plan around that. Time the meal for sunset and request a window table so the Twin Towers view peaks while you eat.