Don Massimo @ Jade Hill

A hidden gem serving Italian fare located in Jade Hills, Kajang. I will admit that I was initially sceptical of this restaurant. An average looking storefront with premium prices. But boy was I proven wrong! Visited 19/10/21 (public holiday) Parking is easy, even on a PH. Shoplots have ample parking available. Free, too. Very few steps from car to establishment, making it fairly friendly for the elderly. Covid Measures (5/5): Sufficient space in between tables. Staff were wearing masks. Vaccine certificate was checked. Good stuff! Environment (4/5): Really nice inside! Modern furniture with tastefully chosen lighting. Suitable for a family meal or a gathering between friends. Biggest table was for 6. The small seating near the front could be nice for a coffee date. Service (5/5): Super friendly staff. Service was attentive. Dishes arrived in a timely manner. Waiter made good recommendations and asked for meat doneness. Now, let's talk food. Dishes tried: Lamb Rack (RM68): WOW. This dish impressed me. 3 lamb chops that were beautifully french trimmed (big plus points) and herb crusted. Grilled to your level of doneness perfectly. The lamb was a lovely rose pink, with an awesome exterior on the layer of fat. It was a clean cut of lamb, no nasty muskiness. It was tender and I savoured every bit of it. You choose between two sides and a sauce. I went for the sauteed vegetables and garlic herb potatoes. Both were simple, but executed immensely well! If anything, I would have liked a slightly larger amount of veg/potatoes but they were more than adequate! Our waiter recommended the black pepper sauce, which I am usually sceptical of. Too many times have eloquent dishes been ruined by the classic Malaysian thick, viscous black pepper sauce reminiscent of Ramly burgers. The waiter was friendly and I took a chance on his recommendation. I was pleasantly surprised! It was a thinner sauce but full of flavour - likely from brilliant deglazing. It complemented the lamb very well. Presentation was nice too! 5/5. Worth the price! Barramundi (RM42): A cut of seabass that is pan fried to perfection that is again, served with two sides and a sauce. The fish was flavourful and tender whilst it's skin was beautifully crisp. Perfectly cooked. The brown butter that is used in the dish presents itself in a great way! It complements the fish well. She chose the mashed potatoes and the creamy spinach & mozzarella. The former was perfect! Fluffy and well-seasoned. The latter was great. Spinach is cooked well, with a nice amount of fat. The melted cheese on top was admittedly a bit much, but I digress. Well done. 4/5. A great choice. Caffé Miele (RM10): This was certainly one of the best coffees I have had in a while. A shot of espresso is topped with steamed milk and then topped with honey cinnamon. This should be illegal for how addictive this would be. Don Massimo uses wonderful Illy coffee for their creations and it shows. The coffee was strong enough to stand up against the honey cinnamon. The result? A creamy, slightly sweet, deliciously bitter drink that packs a punch. Barista did great work on the art too :) 5/5. Awesome stuff. No wonder I saw multiple customers order coffee to go. Overall: 5/5. Nothing but excellence here. Don't take your money to Italiannies. Take it here. You'll get double the satisfaction for the same price. Will come back to try their pastas and pizzas soon!

Try Penne Arabiatta, Lamb Shank n Lasagna. ???? All day breakfast. The pasta is spicy n lasagna look good. My Lamb Shank is the best. ? Also order a huge calzone. Full house. ?

Hidden away from Kajang town, a quiant and relaxing cafe serving good pizza and good coffee. You will get a decent portion for the price you pay in addition to quality you can taste.

Love the variety of toast breads. Served with olive oil infused with aromatic herbs, small bottle of jam, creamy butter. Staff extremely courteous and polite.

Overall I love the food, it tasted great, nice presentation, potions wise was good, we even had to pack it home (pizza) and it is still good the next morning. Will visit again to try their coffee, breakfast and pastry.

Service is great! Coffee is good, especially the one with cinnamon. Cozy environment. Things to improve; 1) chicken chop, the chicken meat is quite smelly like it's not really fresh? But it's not that bad, it's edible still. 2) wagyu burger could improve on the seasoning, maybe marinate with salt & pepper a little bit more & longer? Soft bun, minimal sauce & vege too which is good so that we can enjoy the burger. Overall, I would love to come again if they improve on the things I've mentioned.

Good place to dine-in with family and friends. Cosy space, friendly staff, fast service and food is nice. There's coffee served here, and using illy coffee. Pastries like macaroon, cakes, etc also available. Food portion quite nice. Food and coffee at reasonable price. P/s: Lamb shank is the best, served with 2 side dishes. Try it out!

One of the best and proper cafe I've been to. There are many kinds of coffee and latte to choose from. The interior atmosphere fits the cafe calm and chill vibes, and the waiters are friendly and professional. The prices are standard cafe price, not too expensive for the quality of the beverages served. I recommend this place for a date or leisure spot, especially if you're a coffee lover.