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7 Best Pastas in Johor Bahru [2025]

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Pasta Johor Bahru

Best Pasta Johor Bahru
Best Pasta Johor Bahru

If you’re looking for the best pasta in Johor Bahru, look no further! We’ve compiled a list of 7 Best Pastas in Johor Bahru. From creamy carbonara to hearty Bolognese, these restaurants will have you coming back for more. So what are you waiting for? Check out our list and start planning your next meal!

1. Matterhon Bistro

Key ServicesPasta Johor Bahru, Western Food Restaurant
Websitehttp://matterhon.com/
AddressNo 3, Jalan Rosmerah 4/14 Taman Johor Jaya 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Phone+607 352 2288 / +6012 707 0447
Emaildine_matterhon@yahoo.com
Operating hoursMonday to Saturday: 12.00pm to 2.45pm / 5.30pm to 12.00am,
Sunday: 5.00pm to 12.00am

The Matterhon Bistro is located in Suburban Johor Jaya. This couple, who are foodies, has created a contemporary dining experience that is available to everyone. It’s not only a bistro but also a place to unwind with your loved ones and friends.

The Matterhon Bistro’s pasta does not require a makeover, as it is already as beautiful as it can be. Pasta is served with a variety of fresh fish, such as prawns, mussels, scallops, and salmon. Your eyes don’t have to look any farther because perky pasta comes with an exciting sauce that is well-balanced, and your taste buds will not be disappointed.

Key Differentiators:

  • Live BBQ and Buffet
  • Candle Light Dinner
  • Cozy and Victorian themed bistro

2. The Marcopolo Kitchen

Key ServicesPasta Johor Bahru, Italian Restaurant
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/themarcopolokitchen/
AddressNo. 35, Jalan Indah 15/2, Taman Bukit Indah 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone+60 12-788 4046
Emailreserve@themarcopolokitchen.com.my
Operating hoursDaily 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

The Marcopolo Kitchen is a family-friendly restaurant that serves up big portions of delicious food from both Italian and Asian traditions (no pork, no lard). It’s a culinary adventure you don’t want to miss.

This restaurant, which is appropriately named because of its Italian focus, offers a largely Italian cuisine with pasta being explicitly mentioned. In various delectable sauces; their distinctive Angel Hair Aglio Olio and Linguine Vongole are highly recommended.

Key Differentiators:

  • One and only Halal Italian restaurant in Johor Bahru
  • An Italian/Asian fusion cuisine experience
  • Interior décor is conceptualized towards simplicity with a modern twist

3. Moonlight Cake House

Key ServicesPasta Johor Bahru, Café and Bakery.
Websitehttps://app.moonlightcake.com/w/index.html
AddressNo. 1, Jalan Indah 16/12, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone(+6)07-232 9922
Emailinfo@moonlightcake.com
Operating hoursMonday to Sunday 9 am – 1 pm

Moonlight Cake House began in Johor Bahru as a bakery and café that deals with a variety of breads, cakes, and pastries.

Moonlight is taken by surprise when they discover a wonderful Mushroom Aglio Olio among the enticing cakes and coffee. This is a dish of cooked al dente pasta with garlic, oil, and mushrooms sautéed in butter and parmesan cheese, all garnished with chili for heat. It will certainly overshadow the other sweet temptations on offer.

Key Differentiators:

  • Serve local food and western food
  • Wide range of cakes and desserts
  • Signature Fresh Cream 3D Durian cake

4. Commune by the Creators

Key ServicesPasta Johor Bahru, Café, Breakfast and Brunch Restaurant.
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/communebythecreators/
Address228, 230 Jalan Adda 7, Taman Adda 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone+60 11-3120 2300
Emailcommunecafejb@gmail.com 
Operating hoursDaily 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

A small, minimalist café in a charming area of town. The Commune by the Creators aim is to provide high-quality and healthy food to the community.

The tidiness and attractiveness of this café make it an ideal place to get away from the city’s bustle. With a hot meal and piping-hot cups of coffee, enjoy warmth and perfection.

For the Instagrammable brunch, try their freshly baked bagels or eggs benedict on toast. The warmth of their Pasta dishes, such as Spicy Marinara Seafood Spaghetti and Seafood Risotto, provides comfort.

Key Differentiators:

  • Nordic minimalist café
  • All ingredients sourced from Halal certified suppliers and distributors
  • No pork/lard, alcohol, MSG or preservatives used in their products

5. Vilaggio Restaurant

Key ServicesPasta Johor Bahru, Italian Restaurant
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/vilaggiorestaurant/
AddressNo.48, Jalan Hang Tuah 4, taman skudai baru 81300 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone+60 7-556 7366
Emailvilaggiorestaurant@hotmail.com
Operating hoursDaily 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM

At Vilaggio Restaurant, you could try some of the finest dishes I’ve ever tasted. They’re all extremely carefully prepared and served in generous portions.

Spaghetti Seafood Aglio Olio, King Prawn Linguini, Spaghetti Bolognese Chicken, Seafood Spaghetti Marinara are just a few of the delectable pastas available.

Key Differentiators:

  • A fine and relaxing environment
  • Perfect go-to Romantic Restaurant
  • Offers Promotions

6. Gianni’s Trattoria Pelangi

Key ServicesPasta Johor Bahru, Italian Restaurant
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/GiannisPelangi/
Address110 Jalan Serampang, Taman Pelangi 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone+60 7-331 2230
Operating hoursDaily 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

At Gianni’s Trattoria, the cuisine is simple and straightforward. The food is simple because it relies on pure ingredients and methods that take advantage of Malaysia’s abundant produce. The food is classic Italian; nevertheless, it has been updated to attract the lunching public, quick lunches, afternoon coffee and cake, dinner meetings and parties.

Olive oil, truffle oil, proper pastas and well-prepared dishes, reasonable pricing, gnocchi, risottos made to order local favorites such as fennel and chili risotto with prawns Fontina stuffed chicken breast roast tomato and peppers soup pumpkin or squash soup are some options.

Spaghettis Bolognese, Spaghetti Lombo Di Agnello, and Linguine Tacchino Aglio Oli are just a few examples of the delectable pastas available.

Key Differentiators:

  • Serve Set menu
  • Pure flavors and recipe
  • True & Authentic Italian Trattoria

7. AnMour Cafe Concept

Key ServicesPasta Johor Bahru, Western Restaurant
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/anmour/
AddressJohor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone+60 10-820 0168
Emailfeedback@anmourcafe.com
Operating hoursDaily 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

In the year of 2011, AnMour Café was established. It all began when a Malaysian citizen had the notion of spreading good American cuisine throughout the country.

The goal of AnMour Café is to provide excellent food at an accessible cost, with kind and courteous service, so that everyone who visits our different restaurants leaves feeling satisfied and content.

The variety of exquisite pastas, such as the classic Vongole Pasta with sliced chicken and mushroom aglio-olio, truffle chicken and mushroom cream pasta, is just a small sample of what’s on offer.

Key Differentiators:

  • A homegrown modest American restaurant concept
  • Affordable and quality food
  • Offer set menu

Pasta Johor Bahru 

Pasta Johor Bahru is a great destination for those who love pasta. The restaurant offers delicious dishes that are carefully prepared and served in generous portions, such as Spaghetti Seafood Aglio Olio, King Prawn Linguini, and Spaghetti Bolognese Chicken.

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Rachel Tan - FunEmpire

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I'm currently the editor at FunEmpire Media Malaysia. I've over 8 years of experience in the media industry discovering the best local businesses, places and things to do in Malaysia. From lifestyle, entertainment, food, travel, education and more, I strive to curate the very best Malaysia has to offer.