Leave the marina of Dubai and get whisked away to 15th century Renaissance Italy. This gorgeous restaurant is decorated with life-sized models of Leonardo Da Vinci’s most significant works; after all, he is who the restaurant is named after. This exceptional dining experience, located on the mezzanine floor of the Stella di Mare hotel, allows you to experience all the aromas of Italy without leaving the city.
Serving authentic Italian dishes, all prepared from the freshest and finest ingredients, you’ll be looking forward to a night you’re sure to remember. Start off your night with a round of antipasti. Think fresh burrata with brunoise heirloom tomato and pistachio, or maybe a rocket salad with cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese. If you’re fancying something a little different, then perhaps the chickpea and porcini mushroom soup is a tasty introduction for what’s to come. The Italians sure know how to enjoy themselves. Start with a linguini with seafood and pomodoro sauce, followed by roast grain-fed tenderloin of beef that comes with porcini mushrooms and mashed potatoes.
For something a little lighter, pizza is never a bad idea. Tuck into their pizza Rucola e Bresaola, topped with delicious tomato polpa, bresaola, Parmesan, rocket, cherry tomatos and lemongrass oil. Dessert lovers are destined to be satisfied here too. Finish your meal off with tiramisu or a pannacotta, or maybe even a digestive such as Limoncino or amaro Averna.
Fancy making a night of it? Indulge in one of their signature cocktails, such as their frozen Strawberry Margarita, presented with the three colours of the Italian flag. Or perhaps the Ananas Sogno will tempt you with flavours of Cointreau and pineapple. Wash down your meal with a glass of prosecco or a Peroni. If you don’t drink, you won’t be left out here; delicious mocktails can be ordered all through the night.