Il Ristorante-Niko Romito

This uber-cool and stylish restaurant is located within the Bulgari Resort Hotel, and diners are cossetted from the moment they step through the door by the charming Italian team. The sleek, design-led interior boasts an impressive cocktail bar, and the atmosphere is intimate and romantic. The terrace overlooking the marina is the place to be, weather permitting. Experienced Italian chef Giacomo Amicucci cooks assured, sophisticated modern Italian dishes with precision. Many of the top-quality ingredients are flown in from Italy; fish dishes are a highlight, as is the pasta. For the full experience, plump for the ‘Degustazione’ menu.

• A sleek, design-led room with an intimate feel, backed by a strong Italian front-of-house team.
• Terrace tables overlooking the Bulgari marina, weather permitting.
• A menu split between a full Degustazione and a classic-heavy à la carte, designed to read as a journey through Italian regions.

Italian classics are treated with precision and restraint, with a clear emphasis on top-quality Italian sourcing and on fish and pasta. On the à la carte, signatures include Vitello tonnato, Spaghetti with Niko Romito’s signature tomato sauce, and seafood-led main dishes.

A two-star dining room inside Bulgari Resort Dubai, built around sophisticated modern Italian cooking, with a terrace overlooking the marina.

Menus

• Degustazione tasting menu is positioned as the full experience
• À la carte includes Italian classics and regional signatures, including Vitello tonnato and Spaghetti with Niko Romito’s signature tomato sauce