Bulgari Resort Dubai's signature restaurant is as exclusive as it is authentic. The modern concept by Italian Star chef Niko Romito, sits adjacent to Il Bar, which offers creative cocktails and aperitivo.

Start Ur evening with aperitivo at Il Bar - that quintessentially Italian experience, with the selection of nuts, carpaccio, tartares, purple potato chips and croquettes served here on a tiered tray - seated either at the plush banquettes under bespoke chandeliers, or the gleaming oval bar, a signature touch of Bulgari hotels worldwide. The restaurant and bar share a lovely terrace overlooking the private marina, which is perfect for the cooler months. 

Oozing a sleek, sophisticated vibe that imbues the entire space of this luxury resort, Il Ristorante is unmistakably contemporary, with its calming neutral colour scheme, funky light fixtures, and luxurious yet minimalist furnishings.

The compact, curated menu at Il Ristorante pays homage to simple, regional Italian cuisine but makes it thoroughly modern, with the focus being on high-quality seasonal ingredients, brought in straight from Italy. Niko Romito works closely with resident chef Giacomo Amicucci to ensure authenticity is maintained, not least with its award-winning extra-virgin olive oil and moreish freshly baked bread - easily a highlight of a meal here. Don't expect to find the predictable selection of pizzas and pastas though - although there is a selection of classic pasta dishes such as pasta with pesto - but instead, you'll find delicately flavoured chickpea broth, veal Milanese style, and perfectly grilled seabass. On the dessert front however, they stick to crowd-pleasing classics, and thank God for that, as their soft, mellow tiramisu pudding is among the finest in town.  

Ideal For

An impossibly chic evening