Limited-edition menus, truffle nights, and wine-led dinners – it’s all happening in Dubai this summer
As temperatures rise in Dubai, so does the excitement for culinary adventures. This summer, an array of delightful Italian summer menus bursts onto the scene, taking diners on a delectable journey through Italy’s rich flavors. Combining freshness with tradition, these experiences promise to brighten up your season. Here are six Italian summer menus you need to try in Dubai right now.
Scalini
The pop-up showcases a variety of truffle-infused products, including honey, olive oil, and whole black summer truffles. The excitement kicks off with a special visit from Carlo Caporicci of San Pietro Pettine, who will lead a pasta-making demonstration and present a truffle-centric tasting menu featuring hand-rolled tagliolini, sumptuous ravioli, and generous shavings of summer truffle.
Location: Scalini Dubai, Restaurant Village, Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah Beach
Cost: Summer Truffle Market with live demo and tasting menu
Times: Running daily until July 14
Contact: (0)4 439 0068. @scalinidubai
Fi’lia
Each week, a different part of Italy is highlighted with offerings like Sicilian citrus salads, Sardinian seafood, Puglian polpette with marinara, Piedmont agnolotti del plin, and Trentino dishes. Enjoy these unique flavors on the 70th floor while soaking in breathtaking views.
Location: 70th Floor, Fi’lia, SLS Dubai, Business Bay
Cost: Five weekly regional tasting menus, rotating June 30 to August 3
Times: Weekly dinners per region: Sicily from June 30 to July 6, Sardinia from July 7 to 13, Puglia from July 14 to 20, Piemonte from July 21 to 27, and Trentino from July 28 to August 3
Contact: (0)56 508 0655. @filiadubai
Jou Jou Brasserie
Handmade daily, highlights include rich oxtail ravioli, seafood linguine enriched with datterino tomatoes, and vegetarian fregola alla norma topped with fried aubergine and salted ricotta. Starters are equally enticing, featuring ricciola hamachi dressed with basil vinaigrette and citrusy seabass crudo, while mains showcase Mediterranean sea bass and succulent black Angus beef. Don’t miss the Bubbly Breakfast, complete with pastries by Chef Nicolas Lambert and two glasses of prosecco or mimosas.
Location: Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
Cost: Summer menu with handmade pasta; Bubbly Breakfast including two drinks for Dhs195
Times: Breakfast from 7am to 11am, lunch 12:30pm to 5:30pm, dinner from 5:30pm to 10:30pm; Bubbly Breakfast available daily from 7am to 11am (July 1–August 31)
Contact: (0)4 270 7950. @joujoudubai
Bussola, Jumeirah Golf Estates
Choose among light starters like Insalata Caprese or Tartar di Tonno, followed by mains like Gnocchi Sorrentino or Tagliolina ai Gamberi. Elevate your dining experience with dessert options that include Tiramisu, Profiterole, and refreshing fruit sorbets.
Location: Bussola, Jumeirah Golf Estates
Times: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 2pm
Cost: Dhs125 for a two-course lunch including bottled water
Contact: (0)4 586 7760. @bussola.jge
Viaggio di Vino at Cala Vista, Mina Al Salam
At Cala Vista, Viaggio di Vino presents a five-course tasting menu exquisitely paired with fine Italian wines. Developed by sommelier Pasquale Sommella and Chef Luca Crostelli, the offerings include tuna tartare, vitello tonnato, and a delightful ravioli that captures the essence of Italy. The culinary journey concludes with Il Limone, a signature lemon dessert, perfectly complemented by selected wines that elevate the experience to one of a sommelier’s table.
Location: Cala Vista, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, Jumeira St.
Cost: Dhs550 per person
Times: Available daily from 5pm
Contact: 800 323232. @calavistadubai
L’Amo
The Menu di Stagione features delightful dishes such as ricotta-stuffed zucchini flowers, crab salad served with gazpacho, and pasta infused with langoustine and yellow datterino tomatoes. For lunch, the Pranzo a L’Amo two-course menu offers starters like golden calamari and octopus salad, with mains highlighting the Milanese chicken and Ligurian-style fish. With panoramic views of Dubai Harbour and a thoughtfully curated wine list, this dining experience truly stands out.
Location: L’Amo Bistro del Mare, Dubai Harbour
Times: Pranzo a L’Amo available Mon–Fri, 12pm–3pm
Cost: Pranzo a L’Amo Dhs135 (two courses), Dhs155 with dessert & coffee
Contact: (0)4 278 4800. @lamobistrodelmare