Experience Italian Cuisine Like Never Before
Ciao and welcome to Isabella Cucina Italiana, home to homestyle Italian cuisine in a inviting 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.
Antipasti / Insalata
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Meatballs (E, S) 80
Slow Braised Beef / Pomodoro Sauce
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Arancini (D, E, G) 55
Porcini / Truffle / Parmesan
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Beef Tartare (E, G) 105
Wagyu Beef / Homemade Potato Crisp / Truffle Aioli
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Caesar (D, E, G) 65
Baby Gem / Aged Parmesan / Croutons
Add Chicken +25 / Add Prawns +45 -
Bruschetta (D, G) 65
Cherry Tomato / Stracciatella / Basil
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Fritto Misto (D, E, G, S) 105
Prawns / Baby Squid / Tartar Sauce
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Prawn Avocado (D, N) 95
Pistachio / Artichoke / Orange Balsamic
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Beetroot & Blackberry (N) 75
Avocado / Red Quinoa / Mint
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Burrata (D, N) 85
Heirloom Tomato / Peach Mostarda / Pine Nuts
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The Cucina Platter 165
Arancini / Bruschetta / Fritto Misto / Parmesan / Salami
Signature Pasta
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Aglio e olio (D, G, S) 115
Spaghetti / Prawns / Panko
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Lasagna (G, D) 90
Bolognese / Tomato / Mozzarella
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Truffle Pasta (D, G) 135
Creamy Truffle / Fresh Black Truffle
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Seafood Pasta (D, G, S) 145
Mix Seafood / Homemade Pasta / Tomato Sauce
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Bolognese (D, G) 110 / 205
Spaghetti / Parmesan / Beef Bolognese
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Penne Arrabbiata (G, D) 85 / 160
Home-Made Penne / Tomato Sauce / Basil
Pasta Della Casa (Sharing)
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Bolognese (D, G) 110 / 205
Spaghetti / Parmesan / Beef Bolognese
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Penne Arrabbiata (G, D) 85 / 160
Home-Made Penne / Tomato Sauce / Basil
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Gnocchi Al Pesto (D, E, G) 85 / 160
Homemade Basil Pesto / Parmesan
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Lemon Campanelli (D, E, G) 85
Creamy Lemon Sauce / Toasted Breadcrumbs / Pecorino
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Mushroom Risotto (D) 110
Seasonal Mushrooms / Parmesan Crisp
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Penne Rosa 90
Tomato / Cream / Chilli / Parmesan
Secondi / Grill
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Pan seared seabass (D) 155
Green Peas / Herb Oil / Beurre Blanc
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Grilled Chicken 145
Balsamic / Honey / Ginger / Parsley
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Veal Milanese (D, E, G) 335
Panko Crusted / Charred Lemon / Choice of Side (To Share)
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Tiger prawns (D, S) 195
Chili Garlic / Lemon Butter Sauce
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Beef Fillet 245
MB3 / Confit Shallot / Rocket
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Crispy eggplant (D) 90
Tomato Jam / Salted Ricotta
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Grilled Lamb Chops 195
Rosemary / Garlic / Salsa Verde / Charred Lemon
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Angus Rib Eye (D) 230
Herb Butter / Veal Jus
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Tagliata & Fries 165
Choice of Sauce: Mushroom / Peppercorn / Chimichurri
To Share
(served with a choice of side)
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Veal milanese (D, E, G) 335
Panko crusted | parsley and caper relish | lemon
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Australian T bone steak (1kg) 950
Rocket | dijon | beef jus
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Whole grilled seabass 450
Aromatics | olive oil | lemon
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.
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Rosemary Garlic Bread (D, G) 65
Confit Garlic / Mozzarella / Maldon Salt
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Amira’s margherita (D, G) 90
Buffalo Mozzarella / Tomato
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Pizza diavola (D, G) 110
Beef Chorizo and Spicy Salami / Hot Honey
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Prawn pizza (D, G, S) 130
Garlic prawns | mozzarella
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Bresaola Pizza (D, G) 125
Bresaola / Rocket / Confit Tomato / Pecorino
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Truffle Pizza (D, G) 125
Black Truffle / Stracciatella / Basil
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Marinara Pizza 85
Chilli / Garlic / Oregano / Basil
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Cacio Pepe 95
Pecorino / Fresh Black Pepper / Mozzarella
Contorni
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Broccolini 35
Calabrian Chili / Confit Lemon / Garlic
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Roasted mushrooms (D) 45
Seasonal Mushrooms / Parsley
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Gem lettuce (G) 35
Toasted Sesame Dressing / Chives
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French fries 35
Add Truffle +80
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Mashed potato (D) 40
Potato Puree / Chives
Dolci
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Isabella’s Tiramisu (D, E, G) 60
Lady finger, mascarpone, espresso
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Chocolate mousse (D, E) 60
Dark chocolate, whipped chantilly
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Cannoli Siciliani (D, G, E, N) 60
Homemade Cannoli / Sweet Ricotta / Pistachio
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Chocolate Fondant (D, G, E) 65
Dark Chocolate Fondant / Hazelnut Soil / Gelato Quenelle
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Torta dela bella (D, E, G) 60
Lemon Zest / Vanilla Custard Cream
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Bianco gelato, sorbet (D, E) 45
House selection / per scoop
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Basque cheesecake (D, E) 60
Orange, olive oil
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.
Book a Table at our Italian Restaurant Today!
Experience the authentic Italian food menu at Isabella Cucina Italiana. Reserve a table today and join us in celebrating homestyle Italian food in a premium setting.