My wife and I dined at Marini's on 57 on a Thursday night in early October, spending 1,046 Ringgit ($319 / 250 Euro) for two appetizers, two mains, four glasses of wine, and two dessert wines. I generally include a paragraph of positives and a paragraph of negatives in my reviews, but for this one, even what we thought would be positive wasn't. The view was supposed to be stellar, but really the bar on the same level is better. I suggest going to get a drink rather than (over)paying for dinner. The service was unexceptional. The food was uneven, with my wife's appetizer trio only good on one count, and my scallop appetizer arriving undercooked. The mains were good, but not outstanding or truly gourmet-quality. She had the Maine lobster with pasta, I had the angus beef fillet. The two glasses of Pedro Ximenez for dessert were the best part of the dinner. Finally, the ambiance was odd - with a classy, modern aesthetic marred by a thumping soundtrack that would be more appropriate for a bar or club. Overall, I would say that if you're looking for a view of the Petronas Towers, go to the bar next door. If you're looking for gourmet food and wine, try another restaurant. We would not go back, nor would we recommend this restaurant to others. Marini's on 57 is average at best.
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