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Experience authentic Italian dining in Penang. With a 4.6-star rating, this charming restaurant offers delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere.
Italian · Seafood•$$•4.6(2,060)•Penang
About Rossi Italian
Nestled in the heart of George Town, this inviting Italian eatery has earned a strong reputation, reflected in its impressive 4.6-star rating from over 2000 diners. The atmosphere is often described as cozy and conducive to a memorable evening, complemented by live music that adds a delightful touch. Patrons frequently praise the quality of the food, noting dishes like the frito misto for its fresh seafood and the truffle mushroom pizza for its perfectly chewy and crunchy crust. It's a place where generous portions make sharing easy, making it a popular choice for groups. The friendly and helpful staff contribute significantly to the overall positive dining experience.
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Restaurant Characteristics
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💰Price Range
Moderate
Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
🕐Meal Time
lunch
Meal Time (lunch)
This restaurant primarily serves lunch. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Coffee
Family Friendly
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Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Live Music, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Rossi Italian
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4.6 / 5.0(2,060 reviews)
A cosy Italian restaurant, great ambience, good food and amazingly helpful and friendly crew. The food portion is good for sharing. I personally love the frito misto. The seafood are fresh and well season and not too overly coated. The truffle mushroom pizza is nice as well. The dough is chewy and crunchy. Great dining experience too Absolutely loved this Italian restaurant! The food was delicious — especially the pizza, which was perfectly baked with a crispy crust and generous toppings. The portions were surprisingly big, definitely great value for money. Service was friendly and fast, and the overall atmosphere felt cozy and welcoming. Highly recommend this place if you’re craving real Italian comfort food! Took a us a while to find the restaurant but worth the struggle! The food was excellent and the portions were just nice!! Ambiance was also very cosy! Would definitely recommend!!
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Where to Find Them
Hotel Penaga, 38, Lebuh Clarke, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
010-284 6995
Opening Hours
Open Now
Monday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Recent Reviews
joelle L.
November 16, 2025
A cosy Italian restaurant, great ambience, good food and amazingly helpful and friendly crew. The food portion is good for sharing. I personally love the frito misto. The seafood are fresh and well season and not too overly coated. The truffle mushroom pizza is nice as well. The dough is chewy and crunchy. Great dining experience too
Yoshi
November 7, 2025
Absolutely loved this Italian restaurant! The food was delicious — especially the pizza, which was perfectly baked with a crispy crust and generous toppings. The portions were surprisingly big, definitely great value for money. Service was friendly and fast, and the overall atmosphere felt cozy and welcoming. Highly recommend this place if you’re craving real Italian comfort food!
Ameerah S.
November 7, 2025
Took a us a while to find the restaurant but worth the struggle! The food was excellent and the portions were just nice!! Ambiance was also very cosy! Would definitely recommend!!
Calista Q.
November 15, 2025
Had an amazing meal here! The mozzarella pizza was super fresh and flavourful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. Cozy place with great service — definitely worth coming back!
Teoh P.
September 14, 2025
The truffle mushroom pasta was very rich and creamy, I like. Not enough cheese though. The biggest disappointment was that what they call truffle pasta had zero truffles or truffle oil. What a rip-off. The pasta carbonara came in a thin, runny, sourish, orange-coloured soup. The imitation bacon is made from beef. It's dry, hard and does not impart much flavour into the sauce. If you are expecting the fragrance of bacon fat, you will be sorely disappointed. The beef jerky had no fat and no flavour. You can count the number of pieces of cheese shavings on top. It was mostly just plain spaghetti swimming in tasteless, orange-coloured water. Carbonara is not supposed to swim in a soup! You can buy instant pasta from the supermarket and it would be better than this. This was bloody awful and a complete waste of money. For this price, I expected freshly-made pasta. It was not. If this is the best that Penang has to offer, that would be sad. The panna cotta was excellent. It was very fine, silky and creamy, like a creme brulee. Not too sweet. So good! I had two. I would absolutely return for this. But not the pasta.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Rossi Italian special
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless
Parking
Paid Parking Lot
Paid Street Parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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