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What’s it like? One of three restaurants at the Abu Dhabi EDITION led by British-born and Michelin star chef, Tom Aikens, Alba Terrace is a “day-to-night” Mediterranean concept that boasts sleek interiors, high ceilings and copious amounts of natural…
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Lunch review: Casa Mia, Le Meridien Dubai
What’s it like? Set amid the expansive grounds at Le Meridien Dubai, this hidden Italian gem is certainly not a restaurant you’d easily stumble across. There’s a distinct lack of signs/navigational advice from the staff at the hotel’s main… -
Dinner review: Kizmet, Downtown Dubai
What’s it like? Located opposite Dubai Opera, Kizmet is a recently opened eatery and bar serving breakfast through to dinner – it’s the type of place you can pop in for a coffee, or to enjoy a carefully crafted… -
Brunch review: Il Ristorante – Niko Romito, The Bvlgari Resort Dubai
What’s it like? Offering sweeping ocean views, Il Ristorante is a truly Italian restaurant located overlooking the stunning Bvlgari Resort Dubai’s marina. Led by famed chef Niko Romito, Il Ristorante recently launched its new Friday brunch that embodies all… -
Dinner review: Villa Toscana, St. Regis Abu Dhabi
What’s it like? Situated on the first floor of the beautiful St. Regis Abu Dhabi, this traditional Italian eatery oozes class and authenticity from the moment we walk in. It’s a Saturday evening when we visit, and the UAE… -
Dinner review: Splendido, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
What’s it like? Set on the lower floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, Splendido is an authentic Italian restaurant that has been with the hotel since its opening in 1998, which is extremely impressive in a city like Dubai where the… -
Dinner review: Luigia, Rixos Premium Dubai
Priding itself on serving “the best of Italy” – a phrase that is also donned in tiny lights on the restaurant wall, Luigia’s huge specially built Neapolitan wood-fired ovens and eye-catching pizzaiolos give a real sense of authenticity.
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Dinner review: Roberto’s Restaurant & Lounge, Dubai
Having recently undergone an extensive renovation this summer, Roberto’s in DIFC has now re-opened to unveil its beautiful new interiors and refreshed classic Italian menu.
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Dinner review: Social by Heinz Beck
Offering both indoor and outdoor season, Social boasts breathtaking city views of Dubai’s skyline, from the elegant Waldorf Astoria property and is the perfect venue for a romantic evening with your other half, or an intimate dinner with a small group of family and friends.
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Dinner review: Quattro Passi, FIVE Palm Jumeirah
This Italian eatery is named after chef Antonio Mellino’s flagship restaurant on Italy’s Amalfi coast. The original restaurant holds two Michelin stars and has a been a popular hotspot for seafood and pasta dishes since it first opened in 1984.
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Dinner review: Scalini, Four Seasons Dubai Jumeirah Beach
Following its launch in the UAE earlier this year, BBC Good Food Middle East visited Four Seasons Dubai's Scalani to sample a collection of Italian food renowned for being simple, but spectacular.
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Lunch review: Eat Well restaurant Dubai
The mistake that many health food cafes make is focusing on the nutritional content of dishes, while neglecting flavour. Not so, at Eat Well restaurant Dubai.











