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10 Best Carbonara in Penang [2024]

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Carbonara Penang

Best Carbonara Penang
Best Carbonara Penang

There’s no shortage of delicious carbonara in Penang. Here are the 10 Best Carbonara in Penang to enjoy this classic Italian dish!

1. Via Pre Penang  

Via Pre Penang - Carbonara Penang
Via Pre Penang – Carbonara Penang (Credit: Via Pre Penang)
Key ServicesCarbonara Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/viapre/
Address20e, Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-261 9800
Emailinfo@via-pre.com

Via Pre Penang is a non-halal eatery that serves pizza, regional specialties, sandwiches, and has an upper bar lounge. The restaurant offers a great ambience and is substantially authentic, despite the fact that the Italian owner is supposedly no longer there and it is run by staff.

Key Differentiators:

  • Cozy atmosphere
  • Comfort food
  • Creative cuisine

Customer Testimonial:

“Ate here in April in a party of 5. Nice ambience. Excellent food. Genuine Italian. Great service.”

Richard Tan

2. Il Bacaro  

Il Bacaro - Carbonara Penang
Il Bacaro – Carbonara Penang (Credit: Il Bacaro)
Key ServicesCarbonara Penang
Websitehttps://campbellhousepenang.com/il-bacaro/
Address106 Lebuh Campbell, 10100 Georgetown,Penang, Malaysia
Phone+(604) 2618290
Emailinfo@campbellhousepenang.com
Operating hoursDaily 11:00AM-11:00PM

When visiting Penang, Il Bacaro is a quaint Italian refuge that offers a taste of La Dolce Vita. Try some comforting old favorites like homemade gnocchi and excellent tiramisu. Even tourists visiting Naples have praised our pizzas. Look at Chef Mauro’s specials board, which is always changing. They serve authentically prepared Italian food that is made with locally grown fish and vegetables, only using Italian goods, and according to Mamma’s family traditions.

Key Differentiators:

  • Authentic cuisine
  • Excellent service
  • Reasonable price

Customer Testimonial:

“One of the best authentic italian cuisine i had with my wife. Definitely recommend this place to everyone who wish to taste authentic italian cuisines.”

Thinesh Prathaban

3. Soul Cafe

Soul Cafe- Carbonara Penang
Soul Cafe- Carbonara Penang (Credit: Soul Cafe)
Key ServicesCarbonara Penang
Websitehttp://soulcafe.my/
Address12, Jalan Kek Chuan, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-226 8200
Operating HoursMonday- Saturday 11:00AM-10:00PM, Sunday Closed

Soul Cafe is a must-stop coffee shop for serious coffee drinkers. Its unique range of healthful Italian dishes and beverages will astound your taste buds. The cafĂŠ also combines photographic and aesthetic elements to offer a distinctive coffeehouse experience.

Key Differentiators

  • Firstly, they are the 1st photography cafe in Malaysia.
  • Secondly, they offer a wide range of healthy Italian cuisines and premium quality coffee.
  • Thirdly, events and exhibitions can be held in the cafe.

Client Testimonial

Wide selection of spaghetti, tasty and cooked with fresh ingredient. Excellent and friendly service. Contactless ordering process. Recommended.

Chiew Fui Lee

4. Jaloux  

Jaloux - Carbonara Penang
Jaloux – Carbonara Penang (Credit: Jaloux)
Key ServicesCarbonara Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/jaloux24/
Address24, King Street 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Operating HoursDaily 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Tuesday-Wednesday Closed

Jaloux prepares delectable food. The use of premium ingredients makes the pastas among of the best. The environment is amazing. It was comfortable, peaceful, and there was cooking despite the hot Penang heat.

Key Differentiators:

  • Great food
  • Cozy ambiance
  • Reasonable price

Customer Testimonial:

“Good pastas, really good. Rustic with character.”

Vincent Choy

5. Wheeler’s

Wheeler's- Carbonara Penang
Wheeler’s- Carbonara Penang (Credit: Wheeler’s)
Key ServicesCarbonara Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/wheelerspenang/
Address67, LoveLane, Georgetown 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 19-524 7703
Emailwheelerscoffee67@gmail.com
Operating hoursDaily 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Wheeler’s offers a versatile and welcoming place that can accommodate the majority of activities. By providing the best brewed coffee in town, they aim to become a daily requirement for the local coffee addicts. In addition to other things, they serve coffee, drinks, wine, breakfast, pasta, pizza, carbonara, snacks, desserts, and salad.

Key Differentiators:

  • Delicious pastries
  • Cozy atmosphere
  • Convenient location

Customer Testimonial:

“Nice and cosy place for family get together. The food selection is excellent and tasty with overwhelming of crowds.”

Shaminee Suppiah

6. Winter Warmers Coffee & Tea House  

Winter Warmers Coffee & Tea House - Carbonara Penang
Winter Warmers Coffee & Tea House – Carbonara Penang (Credit: Winter Warmers Coffee & Tea House)
Key ServicesCarbonara Penang
Websitehttp://www.winterwarmers.my/
Address13600 Perai, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-399 7012
Emailenquiry@winterwarmers.my
Operating hoursDaily 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM

Winter Warmers Coffee & Tea House embraced the closed concept, which offers a calm and peaceful atmosphere for customers to unwind and enjoy the authentic English teas. They provide very-very wonderful carbonara and spaghetti with chicken bolognese. Going there and trying the meal is enjoyable because the price is fair.

Key Differentiators:

  • Reasonable price
  • Relaxing atmosphere
  • Excellent service

Customer Testimonial:

“Nice food and comfortable place to eat.”

Apacerz

7. Tastes5

Tastes5- Carbonara Penang
Tastes5- Carbonara Penang (Credit: Tastes5)
Key ServicesCarbonara Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/tastes5.pg/
Address46 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Emailbug.management@outlook.com
Operating hoursDaily 9:00AM- 11:00PM

Aglio olio, pizza, carbonara, and many other options are available at Tastes5. They have a welcoming staff. They have a fantastic menu for soft launch. very large serving of chicken and spaghetti. Never forget to include the Fancy Fresh Juices to brighten your day.

Key Differentiators:

  • Tasting menus
  • Great food
  • Cozy atmosphere

Customer Testimonial:

“Good quality food and drinks, Friendly service! So satisfied.”

Ying Pin

8. Otto Pizza Penang  

Otto Pizza Penang - Carbonara Penang
Otto Pizza Penang – Carbonara Penang (Credit: Otto Pizza Penang)
Key ServicesCarbonara Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/ottopizzapenang/
Address7, Lorong Seckchuan 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 19-788 0738
Emailottopizzaromana@gmail.com
Operating hoursDaily 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM

A unique blend of imported Italian flours is used to make the authentic Italian pizza served at Otto Pizza Penang. To prepare the dough for baking, their recipe calls for 48 hours. Additionally, they have great pasta dishes like the Italian fried set and carbonara. The pizza delivery men are amiable and provide fast service.

Key Differentiators:

  • Creative cuisine
  • Fast delivery
  • Large menu

Customer Testimonial:

“The pizza and other stuff is very decent, the dough is great. Ambience a lot to be desired though. Staff are doing the best they can.”

Michael Tan

9. Pasta Path  

Pasta Path - Carbonara Penang
Pasta Path – Carbonara Penang (Credit: Pasta Path)
Key ServicesCarbonara Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/pastapath/
AddressNo.4,Kampung Malabar 10100 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 12-395 0310
Emailpastapathpg@gmail.com
Operating hoursDaily 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM

The menu at Pasta Path features creative pasta dishes, carbonara, Western cuisine, dessert, ice cream puffs, and pork-free meals. You can add any kind of sauce and toppings on the pasta of your choice. Both the service and the pasta are first-rate.

Key Differentiators:

  • Convenient location
  • Cozy atmosphere
  • Popular with locals

Customer Testimonial:

“Good host, good service and lovely food. Great for small group with private room setup.”

Chor Yan Choy

10. Lunarich Pizza & Pasta  

Lunarich Pizza & Pasta - Carbonara Penang
Lunarich Pizza & Pasta – Carbonara Penang (Credit: Lunarich Pizza & Pasta)
Key ServicesCarbonara Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Lunarich/
AddressLot 2.33 & L2.A2a, Level 2 Gurney Paragon Mall 10250 Pinang, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 16-953 6055
Emaillunarichpg1@gmail.com
Operating hoursAlways open

Lunarich Pizza & Pasta encourages leisurely eating and slow living. To make delectable modern Italian cuisine, they employ premium, imported ingredients of the highest quality. Their thin-crust homemade pizza, low prices, and new trend fire pot have made them well-known.

Key Differentiators:

  • Healthy options
  • Cozy atmosphere
  • Reasonable price

Customer Testimonial:

“One of the finest Italian food I’ve ever had! All food were top notch. Highly recommend their pane pasta, pizza and tiramisu. It was so worth it.”

Amelia Lim

Carbonara Penang

Whether you’re looking for a cozy atmosphere, excellent service, or reasonable prices, there’s sure to be a carbonara Penang restaurant that meets your needs!

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