Restaurants
Styled to look like a traditional taverna with low archways, Spanish artwork, and a warm colour palette for walls and furnishings, you feel like you’ve arrived in Seville when you step into this Wafi tapas restaurant. There’s al fresco dining too, if you like to feel the sun on your skin as you tuck into plates of Paella and classic tapas favourites, including Calamares Fritos, Chicken Flamenquines and Patatas Bravas. Telephone +971 [0] 4 324 4777 Email fnb.sales@wafi.com
Enjoy A Feast At Stefano’s Italian restaurant chain Stefano’s was born when father and son duo Stefano and Andrea Brocca rediscovered the art of making homemade pasta at home, just as Stefano’s relatives had been doing for decades before in his native Italy. The first restaurant opened in Al Quoz, with three further premises opening in Dubai Marina, Al Barsha, Sharjah and Jebel Ali. The restaurants have a welcoming, unpretentious feel with a menu of simple, but tempting dishes.
Discover Italian Flavours At Segreto Amble through the walkways of Souk Madinat Jumeirah and follow the candle-lit lamps to this hidden gem. Begin your night with drinks on the terrace by the water’s edge, before heading into the stylish, modern interior for your meal. The food is aesthetically pleasing and the traditional Italian seeps out of all the dishes, from the pasta to the risotto. This waterside restaurant provides a plush romantic setting for a special occasion.
Enjoy Hearty Italian Cuisine At Prego’s Situated in the Media Rotana in TECOM, visit an Italian restaurant that has a reputation for reliable cuisine in a convivial setting. Take your pick from soups with shavings of parmesan and an antipasti station laden with marinated vegetables to hearty pastas and pizzas for mains. The authentic dishes are all extremely satisfying. Warm, welcoming and affordable, Prego’s is also a good spot to take friends and family out.
As the name suggests, Il Rustico is a cosy, rustic Italian eatery. The wooden beams, rustic furniture and wallpapered walls make it look like grandma’s dining room in Italy. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with the smell of baked pizza and roasted garlic filling the air. The menu features Italian favourites including lasagne and fresh pasta. Order warm, crusty focaccia and roasted garlic for the perfect start to your meal.
Located in the Amwaj Rotana hotel and named after the Italian word for red, Rosso serves up well-executed Italian and Mediterranean fare to an eager crowd nightly. Grab a seat in the crimson-walled dining room or on the al fresco patio overlooking the Arabian Sea, and enjoy dishes like homemade black squid ink tagliolini pasta served with grilled lobster, seafood-topped pizza, and traditional veal osso buco served with saffron risotto. Telephone +971 [0] 4 428 3088 Email fb.amwaj@rotana.com
Savour Italian Food At Da Vinci’s This quaint Italian eatery is ideal for lunch or dinner. The menu features authentic hot and cold starters, traditional pasta dishes and a choice of varied mains. The breaded chicken breast covered in a light tomato sauce, filled with creamy cheese and served on a bed of tagliatelle is particularly good. The ambience is serene, with chilled music, minimal decor and generous portion sizes.
Mexican Spice At Cactus Jacks For a lively night out with friends, head to Cactus Jacks and enjoy some Mexican magic. Start the night with a frozen drink, before moving on to food. The menu offers classic Mexican dishes, including fajitas and cheese quesadilla, a crisp flour tortilla wrap filled with melted cheese, spring onions, chopped tomatoes and jalapenos. The spicy salsa is so good that you’ll scoop it up with an entire basket of corn chips.
