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Vegan Menu @BiCE Ristorante


I was recently invited to the Go Vegan food tasting menu at Hilton Jumeirah. The menu has been curated by Kamilla and Chef Davide. Am I vegan? No! but do I love some good food? Yes, absolutely.

I walked into a beautiful dim lit restaurant buzzing with a quiet excitement. I was ushered to my table within minutes of entering the restaurant, and I loved how courteous and well informed the staff was.

I started off with some freshly baked bread and dips, and of course some red wine. I went with Nero D’Avola which was suggested by Asia (I hope I got his name right). It was light and perfect for the evening.

I was served tacos on a bed of rocket leaves. I bit into the crispy taco to find some yummy avocado, hints of lime and caramelized onion. It was delectable. Loved it.

My plate was cleared for the first course of Mushroom and truffle dumplings. The mushroom was filled with a bronoise of mushroom and vegetables and was served on miso broth. I was there was more broth, but I know not many like it. I enjoyed It and the evidence was  a clean plate.

For the main course I had eggplant Moussaka. I loved the texture of vegan cheese and meat combined with eggplant lasagna and tomato and basil puree. It was a little difficult to cut into, but it was so worth every morsel. It tasted amazing (must try).


To finish off, I was served the Vegan temptation – which was chocolate fudge topped with raspberry wafer and berry sorbet. The fudge was gooey and paired well with the sorbet. I didn’t like the waffle wafer much, but the addition of fresh berries and chocolate sauce was the perfect finish to this vegan affair.



The staff were extremely attentive and were well versed with the menu which was a plus. They ensured every guest was comfortable and taken care off. I was served by Haider, and I had brief yet memorable conversation with Anusa and Asia.

The Vegan 3 course meal in on for 2 weeks and is priced at AED 170 each. In my opinion, you must try it.


Location: Lobby Level, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Dubai
Cost: AED 350 for two

Reserve your table at: 043182520

I was invited to BiCE Ristorante and all views and images are © Urbanmodish, unless stated otherwise.





BiCE Ristorante - Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato 

Alloro Ristorante

Dubai has seen an influx of Italian restaurants recently and Alloro Ristorante is one of them. Alloro located within the Wyndham Dubai Marina Hotel, is inspired by a team of foodies that believe ‘there’s a little Italian in all of us’.



Alloro is offering a Friday brunch in a cozy setup, with live band and chef table service. You can easily find a spot for yourself owing to the spacious indoor and outdoor seating area. The interior is done up with dim lighting and earthy tones, complete with marble top tables. They had a rustic long table set up in the center, laden with fresh vegetables which was a sight to behold.










It’s a set brunch menu that they have carefully chalked out, keeping the real taste of Tuscany in mind. Be ready to have an explosion of Italian food with some good wine.



We started off with an Aperol welcome drink which prepared us for what was to come. 

As we were busy sipping on our drinks, a beautiful plate of Prugna in prigione which is essentially roasted plum wrapped in turkey bacon was set before us. The plating looked beautiful and very inviting, and the starter set my taste bud tingling.  



Italian food is incomplete without bread and we had a selection of Antipasti homemade Italian bread.


For starters we had frittata, bruschetta, polenta, Spiedino & Insalata. What caught my attention was how fresh the veggies were. I loved how they were all served on a wooden platter. My favorites were the Insalata, polenta and frittata.







Before our main course we were served mango and peach sorbetto that was a palate cleanser.
We moved onto our mains – the brunch offers eight main course meals including roast beef meatloaf. You need to save up space for all the food.



For the main we had – Lasagna, Pasta, stracetti, pesce persico, cabbage salad, beans salad and roast beef meatloaf.



Beef Lasagna was scrumptious. I kept devouring it almost forgetting that there was a huge spread waiting post this.  Stracetti was delish too. I loved how the chicken strips were presented in lime and ginger juice. The flavors were an instant hit with my palate. 




Roasted perch was crispy and tasted very good as well. I loved both the fagiolini and cabbage salad. The fagiolini, I would say is an acquired taste - but definitely worth a try at Alloro.






We were so stuffed with all the food, that we almost thought it was over until the chef came to our table with the live carving station. He served us beef meatloaf with beetroot puree. The combination of the meatloaf and beet puree was amazing.



We managed to still have space after all the food we had and we were glad we did. The dessert platter is one not to be missed.


The platter or rather tray was a sweet tooth’s delight. It had Tiramisu crepe, banana zeppole with chocolate cream, blueberry and lime pannacotta, cassata siccilaana. 

 My favorite was the banana zeppole and panacotta. If I did have enough space I would have asked for more of both.





No Italian meal is complete without Tiramisu, and what better way to have it than in a crepe.  The tiramisu in it was definitely the surprise element. The zeppole was so delish especially the chocolate cream – it was whipped to perfection.  The fried banana zeppole combined with chocolate cream was scrumptious.

What stood out more was the blueberry and lime panacotta. I just couldn’t stop myself from finishing it clean.

The food ,ambiance, service combined with live music was beautiful for the brunch setting. Angelina and Rolando ensured we were taken care of right from the time we stepped in to Alloro.

So, head right over for a perfect Friday afternoon with family or friends and indulge in the generous portions of Tuscany goodness that is served from 2PM to 5PM at only at Alloro.




Location: Ground Floor, Wyndham Dubai Marina Hotel, Dubai Marina, Dubai
Timings: 14:00 pm to 00:00 am
Cost: AED 200 for two
Reserve your table at: 044078872

I was invited to Alloro Ristorante and all views and images are © Urbanmodish, unless stated otherwise.


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Matto



Matto is a homegrown Italian restaurant, located inside the beautifully designed Oberoi Hotel. The place looks quaint from the outside, but is massive on the inside with gorgeous interiors befitting an Italian setting.

 Matto is run by the same owners of the popular rooftop Iris, also located in the Hotel. It attempts to adopt the similar casual cool vibe

Matto is a dialect version of pazzo which means ‘crazy’ in Italian – Do I need to say anything more? When a restaurant literally means crazy, you know you are in for a fun time. Entering into the restaurant, we were greeted by the friendly and mostly Italian staff giving the atmosphere an authentic vibe. I immediately fell in love with this uber chic venue.


I went on Monday, and was surprised beyond wits to enter into a fully packed restaurant. Quite unusual for places that I have visited off late. I was told that Monday’s are for unlimited Pizza’s for AED 80. Well, that’s definitely not something I would want to miss, especially after eating their delish pizza’s.





Matto’s interior is Instagram heaven. Details such as low hanging Edison bulbs shining over large group tables, unfinished tiles, and exposed ceilings resurface throughout the entire restaurant. The team skillfully incorporates elements to create a place that’s charming and elegant. They have a live band on Monday's which is equally fun!.




You cannot not admire the effort behind the restaurant’s bespoke elements. The message board decorated with postcards from guests, a mural painting of a man kissing a fish, the yellow vespa holding the DJ console and hanging copper kitchenware.





The menu however, unlike its playful interior, is traditional and rustic yet covers a multitude of influences from across Italy. We started off with our drinks with some Red wine and mocktails.



We started off with unlimited Pizza’s and tried both vegetarian and non-vegetarian fares. The Pizza is unlike any I have had to date. I’m not a Pizza person, but Matto changed that for me. The pizza base was soft and the cheese – the cheese my gastronomes was unlike any I have had. The veggie toppings were fresh and tasted so scrumptious. It was then that I knew why Monday’s were jam packed. You know your food is extremely scrumptious when you don’t feel the need to have a conversation with your friend. That’s exactly what the Pizza’s at Matto did for me.










Matto changed everything I knew about Pizza’s. My reaction to them being unhealthy and boring has changed to them being comfort food.


We also tried the Calamarata with clamps and prawns. I devoured every bit of the clamps and prawns, and went back to the pizza over and over again.






For desserts we were handed a separate menu. We chose the delicious sounding Matto Rock and the Sicilian Cannoli. Minutes later I found myself staring at the giant Ferrero Rocher, and to craze it up, they handed me a wood hammer to break through the Matto rock (that was definitely something I loved). 




The Matto Rock was quite heavy and is definitely one to be shared among 3-4 people. But it definitely is something you should try at Matto. It’s creamy, chocolaty and crunchy all at the same time.








The Sicilian cannoli stuffed with ricotta cheese and pistachios was just the right amount of sweet, but I found it a little too hard. Or probably weighing between chocolate and cheese – chocolate just won for me. But my friend loved the cannoli and devoured every single bit of it.



Overall, Matto is a place I’d definitely revisit. The food throughout is assured and consistent with non-intrusive service with genial camaraderie and warmth. They have the best pizza I’ve tried in Dubai.
Contact:

Location:  The Oberoi, Lobby Level, Business Bay, Dubai
Timings: 12:00 pm to 00:00 am
Cost: AED 250 for two
Reserve your table at: 044441335

I was invited to Matto and all views and images are © Urbanmodish, unless stated otherwise.





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MATTO - The Oberoi Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato
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