Luxury five-star hotel Al Jaddaf Rotana boasts five distinct restaurants and bars serving exciting dishes from across the globe. For those with a penchant for Italian food, TIMO is the place to head. Offering authentic dishes served with style and sophistication, from hearty pasta plates to crispy pizzas and specialty dishes, this beautiful restaurant is sure to suit everyone. It even boasts a dedicated kids’ area to keep little ones entertained while the grown-ups relax over a delicious meal.
Although the interiors at TIMO are a far cry from a rustic trattoria, this family-friendly venue channels plenty of Mediterranean spirit thanks to blue and white styling, brick walls and cosy banquet seating. The team responsible for the décor certainly haven’t shied away from opulent touches though. Guests are sure to be mesmerised by two giant golden chandeliers suspended above the dining room.
The traditional menu features a range of classic Italian dishes including antipasti, pizza, risotto, pasta and meat and fish options. To start, you might try the likes of calamari fritti with lime and capers, chargrilled octopus with potato salads, olives, capers and smoked paprika aioli, or one of its carpaccio and tartare dishes. While squid ink spaghetti, truffle and taleggio gnocchi, and shrimp saffron risotto can all be found on the list.
Signature secondi options also include braised lamb shank with orange, olives and mashed potato, veal chop Milanese with potatoes and asparagus, and angus beef fillet with spinach and porcini mushrooms.
Finally, the drinks list leans largely towards Italian wines and classic cocktails for the perfect pairing with your meal. Don’t miss its TIMO (thyme) infused cocktails for something a bit different, such as one called ‘Thyme Travel’ which mixes bourbon, thyme, honey, bitters and lemon.