Levee
If you’re wondering whether there are any new restaurants you should be trying out in Dubai, you’ve just hit the right button. If you love eating amazing food, feel heartened by a welcoming ambiance and admire the kind of décor that’s sure to boost your Instagram profile, here are two of the best restaurants worth booking a spot at.
Levee: All Your Epicurean Needs Under One Roof
Beef Fillet Steak
Levee, a new all-day dining concept situated on the north side of La Mer in the Jumeirah district, has a winning mix that makes it suitable for all your gastronomic needs. The homegrown café-lounge with oceanic views offers a French Mediterranean menu, which is made distinct by the fact it takes cues from what’s in season. So basically, the dishes are ingredient-guided and shaped by market finds.
La Mer Risotto
Maracuya Picante Mocktail
Plus, Chef Chandima Alawata, who leads Levee’s kitchen, ensures the dishes reflect heartfelt home cooking.
For breakfast, you can enjoy dishes like Eggs Florentine and Açai Bowls. And while there are lunch and dinner options that appeal to all palettes, seafood aficionados will be happy to know they can indulge in signature dishes such as Canadian Lobster Tail, Red Snapper Carpaccio and the La Mer Seafood Risotto.
Mediterranean Salad
The coffee and mocktail bar
For those looking for a cup of heartwarming java or a glass of freshly squeezed juice, the Coffee & Juice Mixology Bar forms a key aspect of the concept. So does the Bakery & Pastry Studio, where a team of pastry makers is always preparing the bread and cakes. They have an impressive 92 recipes in rotation!
Vanilla Berry Compote Cake
The quayside dining locale has several seating options, including a stylish alfresco terrace that overlooks the seaside and La Mer’s walkway. Inside, the décor, carried out by Innovate Living, has a New York loft vibe. The cosy, metropolitan feel is emphasised by marble kissed interiors and highlights of sunlit copper.
Scalini: Combining The Flavours of Italy with London’s Cosmopolitan Flair
Scalini fans can now enjoy that quintessential yet traditional Italian experience in Dubai. The restaurant and bar, which became home to an A-list following in London after it opened in 1988, has touched down at the Four Seasons Resort on Jumeirah Beach Road.
Chef Monserrato Marini
The eatery is known for its authentic Italian dishes, infused with an upscale, urban twist, and with 30 years experience, the experts surely have the menu down pat. Inspired by a love for Italy’s coastal cuisine, award-winning Chef Monserrato Marini’s curated choices include signature dishes like Spaghetti Lobster, Grilled Langoustines, Veal Milanese, Risotto di Mare and Tiramisu. What’s more, the chefs prepare many of the dishes in front of customers, whether it’s the pasta prepared in the Parmigiana cheese wheel or the banana flambés. By bringing the dishes to life with a theatrical presentation, Scalini offers that special personal touch.
Grilled langoustines with butter & garlic
The 130-seat restaurant and bar has an intimate and charismatic ambiance, featuring sleek interiors and simple décor. The deep marine blue interiors, genuine terracotta tiles, magnolia washed walls and candy orange striped cushions are an ode to seaside memories. Marble statues and decorative artworks can also be found around the restaurant, along with the stunning open kitchen and dedicated lounge area. It’s also the perfect al fresco dining destination during the cooler months thanks to the outdoor terrace. The enchanting garden setting with pergola found at the entrance is also notable.
Homemade tagliatelle with truffles
Scottish smoked salmon
