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Experience Italian Cuisine Like Never Before

Ciao and welcome to Isabella Cucina Italiana, home to homestyle Italian cuisine in a luxury setting. Explore our all-day Italian menu, featuring carefully curated Italian dishes, crafted with skill by our expert chefs. We invite you to try our signature woodfired pizzas, fermented slowly over 48 hours to achieve a traditional flavour and texture before being topped with premium ingredients. You’ll also find a selection of fresh, handmade pasta, available with a selection of authentic sauces to evoke the flavours of Italy.

Whether you’re joining us for a long meal in the Italian style or a few snacks with our Italian drinks selection, we know you’ll enjoy our dedication to fresh, high-quality Mediterranean cuisine.

Crudi / Raw

A light way to start a meal or a perfect snack.

  • Tartare di manzo con tartufo nero 110

    Hand-diced beef tenderloin served with potato chips, homemade mustard and black truffles

  • Carpaccio di salmone 85

    Salmon carpaccio served with avocado sauce and micro leaves

  • Tartare di tonno rosso 95

    Yellowfin tuna tartare with eggplant caviar, served with colatura sauce

Zuppa / Soup

Classic Italian soups, rotating daily.

  • Cacciucco alla livornese 95

    Traditional seafood soup with seabass, mussels, clams, prawns, langoustine, squid, lobster bisque, garlic. Served with bread croutons

  • Zuppa de zucca, funghi e farro 50

    Pumpkin soup with mushroom and kale

Antipasti / Starters

Traditional small plates and inventive appetisers for the table.

  • Bruschetta con stracciatella di bufala 65

    Bruschetta with stracciatella di bufala cheese, cherry tomatoes and fresh basil

  • Fritto misto 65

    A medley of fried calamari, prawns, purple potatoes and zucchini served with chili jam and citrus mayonnaise

  • Arancini 45

    Fried risotto balls coated with breadcrumbs and filled with mozzarella cheese

  • Burrata e datterini 75

    Burrata served with Italian tomatoes selection

  • Vitello tonnato 115

    Slices of aromatic veal served in a rich creamy tuna

  • Bresaola di manzo 85

    Homemade beef bresaola served with pecorino cheese and pine nuts

  • Agrodolce carpaccio 55

    Beetroot and zucchini carpaccio with caramelized walnuts, ricotta cheese, green apple and rocket leaves

  • Granchio 75

    Fresh crab with marinated avocado in a creamy cheese sauce

  • Gamberoni rosso alla griglia 85

    Grilled red prawns served with Cerignola olives tapenade and fresh basil

  • Polpo alla griglia 125

    Grilled octopus served with mashed artichoke and red pepper sauce

Insalata / Salad

Crisp vegetables and fresh produce made for sharing.

  • Insalata di pomodori e patate 55

    Tomato selection, onions and potato mousseline

  • Funghi portobello alla griglia 65

    Grilled portobello mushrooms, eggplant and courgettes marinated in balsamic vinegar, laid on an arugula salad with piccolo mozzarella

  • Insalata di tonno 85

    Seared tuna, quinoa, apple, avocado, cherry tomato, cucumber, arugula leaves and baby cilantro served with sesame ginger dressing

  • Insalata di carciofi con gamberi 85

    Artichoke hearts, butterfly prawns, avocado, pistachio nuts, parmesan cheese served with Italian dressing

Pizza

The pizzas on our Italian pizza menu are proofed for 48 hours for authentic flavour and texture, topped with fresh ingredients and perfectly cooked in our woodfired oven.

  • Amira's margherita 95

    Tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and olive oil
    Add Burrata: +45

  • Pizza al tartufo 110

    Pizza dough topped with creamy sauce and shaved fresh truffle

  • Pizza bresaola 110

    Pizza dough topped with bresaola, rocket leaves, sundried tomatoes and parmesan cheese

  • Pizza diavola 95

    Tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese, spicy salami, fresh basil and parmesan cheese

  • Pizza quattro formaggi 95

    Melted mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan and goat cheese

  • Pizza Ortolana 95

    Tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese, grilled zucchini, eggplants and peppers, sprinkled with pesto sauce

Angola dei Bambini / Kids Corner

A perfect selection of Italian flavours the young ones will love.

  • Penne pomodoro 45
  • Spaghetti alla bolognese 55
  • Pizza margherita 55
  • Popcorn di pollo 45

Pasta e Risotto / Pasta and Risotto

A signature of Isabella Cucina Italiana, each pasta is freshly handmade and tossed with traditional homestyle sauces and premium produce.

Classici Fatti in Casa / Homemade Classics

  • Spaghetti aglio e olio 75

    Spaghetti with garlic, extra virgin olive oil and parmesan cheese

  • Penne all’arrabbiata 85

    Penne with tomato sauce, chili flakes, olive oil and parmesan cheese

  • Linguine alle vongole 110

    Linguine with fresh clams sautéed with white wine, garlic and parsley

Pasta Speciale / Special Pasta

  • Tagliolini al tartufo nero 120

    Tagliolini with parmesan cheese cream and shaved black truffle

  • Spaghetti al nero con astice 120

    Freshly made squid ink spaghetti with fresh lobester and tomato sauce

  • Barbabietola alla Vegan 80

    Vegetable confit creamed with avocado olive oil, topped with crushed roasted cashew nuts

Pasta Ripiena / Filled Pasta

  • Cannelloni alla bolognese 95

    Cannelloni tubes filled with braised meat and tomato sauce, topped with a parmesan cheese crust

  • Ravioli ricotta e spinaci 85

    Homemade ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese served with a tomato coulis

  • Cappellacci funghi e porri 105

    Cappellacci stuffed with porcini and trumpet mushrooms, baby leeks, and truffle cream

Risotto e Gnocchi / Risotto & Gnocchi

  • Risotto ai funghi 95

    Risotto with wild mushrooms and a parmesan cheese tuile

  • Risotto al basilico e burrata 99

    Basil pesto risotto with green asparagus and burrata cheese

  • Gnocchi di patate ai gamberi 125

    Potato gnocchi with pesto cream and tiger prawns

Pesce, Pollo e Carne / Fish, Chicken & Meat

Called ‘secondi’ in Italy – a selection of main-sized seafood, red meat and poultry with authentic flavours.

  • Orata alla griglia 120

    Grilled seabream served with red lentils and artichoke pepper sauce

  • Capesante 175

    Sea scallops served with wild mushrooms, asparagus, truffle brown butter, balsamic vinegar and parmesan cheese

  • Sogliala di Dover 380

    Pan-fried dover sole fish with Mediterranean pesto, grilled asparagus and lemon essence

  • Gambero reale 195

    Grilled king prawns with fennel confit and saffron cream sauce

  • Pollo alla fiorentina 85

    Tender pan-fried chicken served with a garlic spinach white wine cream sauce

  • Piccata di pollo 85

    White chicken medallion softened with a caper lemon sauce

  • Costolette di agnello alla griglia 195

    Lamb chops served with marinated cherry tomatoes, padron peppers and onion sauce

  • Agnello al mirto 120

    Slow-cooked lamb loin served with fennel variation, candied orange and lamb juice

  • Osso buco 135

    Veal shank braised in a rich stock of white wine and tomatoes, garnished with a zesty italian gremolata

  • Scaloppine di vitello 135

    Pan-fried veal scallopini with lemon caper sauce

  • Filetto di manzo 240

    Angus beef fillet tenderloin with mashed potatoes and broccolini, served with Marsala gravy sauce

Da Condividere / To Share

Larger dishes, perfect for a traditional, family-style feast.

  • Bistecca alla fiorentina 590

    Grilled T-bone steak flavored with fresh rosemary, served with lemon, broccolini and roasted young potatoes

  • Costolette di vitello alla griglia 390

    Grilled veal chop with herb crust, served with broccolini and roasted young potatoes

  • Pesce branzino al sale 290

    Salt baked seabass with lemon butter sauce, served with broccolini and young potatoes

Con Torni / Side dishes

The ideal accompaniment for our Italian mains.

  • Broccolini e spinaci 40

    Tender stem broccolini with spinach, pine nuts and red chilli

  • Patate fritte al tartufo 85

    Hand cut, triple cooked french fries, grated parmesan cheese, black truffle

  • Asparagi Arrostiti alla Caprese 45

    Caprese roasted asparagus

  • Funghi misti in padella 50

    Sautéed mixed mushrooms, onion, parsley

  • Patate novelle con pesto 45

    Baby potato with Parmesan pesto

  • Carote arrosto al forno 35

    Oven roasted carrots with goat cheese and balsamic vinegar

  • Patate fritte fatte in casa 40

    Hand cut, triple cooked french fries, rosemary salt

Dolci / Desserts

Italian-style desserts are a sweet way to end every meal.

  • Tiramisu 55

    Coffee parfait, mascarpone cheese foam and cocoa sponge cake

  • Tortina fondente alla nocciola 55

    Dark chocolate fondant and Piedmont hazelnuts served with black pepper ice cream

  • ‘You Are A Baba’ 50

    Baba, limoncello and aromatic herbs served with Sorrento lemon ice cream and vanilla cream

  • Crostata di mele con gelato alla vaniglia 50

    Warm apple tart served with raspberry sauce and vanilla ice cream

  • Crostata con crema al limone di Amalfi 45

    Caramelized Amalfi lemon tart with soft meringue and served with raspberry sorbet

  • Crema bruciata al cioccolato 45

    Crème brulée with tiramisu infused flavors, expresso, mascarpone cheese and chocolate

  • Cannoli con crema al limone e pistacchi tostati caramellati 50

    Tube-shaped fried pastry dough filled with lemon cream, caramelized roasted pistachio nuts and served with orange sorbet

  • Torta al formaggio con marmellata di kumquat 45

    Ricotta cheesecake with kumquat marmalade on a butter biscuit base

  • Affogato 45

    Espresso & vanilla gelato

Italian Cuisine at Isabella Cucina Italiana

It’s our dedication to tradition and authenticity that sets us apart at Isabella Cucina Italiana. With experienced chefs and the greatest respect for Italian cuisine, you’ll find an Italian restaurant menu like nothing else in Dubai.

We believe that the best Italian cuisine begins with premium ingredients and the finest techniques. With each woodfired pizza, we let our dough ferment for 48 hours to achieve a deep flavour and inviting texture. We then top each pizza with premium ingredients and fresh produce before cooking in our woodfired oven. Explore our dedication to classic flavours, from the simplicity of margherita to luxurious truffle and spicy diavola.

Our signature pasta, too, is handmade daily with care and skill, a celebration of traditional techniques, with styles from classic spaghetti to filled ravioli and potato gnocchi, all topped with authentic flavours.

Join us at our premium Emirates Hills restaurant for joyous family gatherings, friendly catch-ups and special occasions. Whether you join us for a long, Italian-style meal or a quick slice of our woodfired pizza, we can’t wait to welcome you to Isabella Cucina Italiana.

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