Review ‪vivaldi Restaurant & Lounge‬ - دُبي

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(تمت الترجمة بواسطة Google.) اسم المطعم إيطالي ... وها هو ينتهي ... إذا رأى فيفالدي ما يتم تقديمه فسوف يستدير في قبره. لن أذهب هناك مرة أخرى. علاوة على ذلك ، فترات انتظار طويلة جدًا على الرغم من حقيقة أن المطعم كان فارغًا من الناحية العملية. بعد 20 دقيقة من طلب المقبلات ، أدركوا أنه ليس لديهم أخطبوط. النجم الثاني هو المنظر الاستثنائي لخور دبي. (التعليق الأصلي) Il nome del ristorante è italiano... e lì finisce... se Vivaldi vedrebbe cosa viene servito si girerebbe nella tomba. Non ci torneri. Inoltre tempi di attesa lunghissimi nonostante il ristorante fosse praticamente vuoto. 20 minuti dopo l'ordinazione degli antipasti si sono accorti che non avevano il polpo. La seconda stella è per la vista eccezionale su Dubai Creek.

(تمت الترجمة بواسطة Google.) مطعم جميل يقع في مكان جميل. كنا مجموعة من 5 وكان لدينا الترفيه لذلك كانت الفاتورة في متناول الجميع حقًا. كان النوادل ممتعين ولطيفين حقًا. كان الطعام هائلا من جميع الجوانب. قضيت وقتًا رائعًا في الاستماع (التعليق الأصلي) Beautiful restaurant located at a beautiful place. We were a group of 5 and had the entertainer so the bill was really affordable. The waiters were really pleasing and kind. Food was phenomenal in all aspects. Had a wonderful time hear

Loved the ambience<br/>Ravioli done well .m, customized to be more saucy.<br/>Great ambience would be back soon .<br/><br/>Happy eating

Visited this place last night with a couple of friends. Unfortunately couldn’t take as many pics as we were caught up in catching up. However the ambience of this place is a really nice, it faces the creek . The service was very good, our server was Emha. For food we ordered the calamari which was ok and the pizza diavola, we replaced the beef in this pizza with chicken. We also got bruschetta with pesto and pine seeds as complimentary that tasted quite good .

Great offer 2 for 1 at Fri night. The buffet is terrific with salmon, shrimp and really really sweet fruit and sweets. The waitresses are so nice that she remindede of my back pack. Definitwly a wise choice to dine there.

This place is perfect for date nights and night out with friends. My friends and I went here last night for a ladies night and we truly enjoyed it! Their ladies night includes unlimited sparkling wine and nibbles for 69 aed per ladies and 50 percent off their food menu. We got a bottle of sparkling wine and ordered fruitti de Mare pizza But what we loved the most was the seafood calamari. Thang, who assisted us the whole evening was so pleasant and very hospitable. This place is on my top list of recommendations to visit in Dubai and we will definitely come back for a weekend brunch!

What they had for their late breakfast offer... Lots of bread choices, waffles, pancakes, some good fruit options, salad & smoked meats with pork bacon... plus the live egg station and you have a full breakfast... but, wait... there's other additions... liked mashed potatoes (which was one of the best mashed potatoes i've had in the UAE)... burgers, stew, lasagna, and more... <br/><br/>it is a really good weekend late breakfast...

we had our year end party in this resto and i should say it was very good experience. i love the food and the service was superb as the staff assisted us with all our needs. special mention to our server Ibna. Also to the friendly assistance of Noa, Maricel, Endang, Emma and Ismail. Would love to be back!

Came here for wife's birthday. View is spectacular overlooking the creek. Bread they served was cold and stale. When we asked for fresh bread the staff just reheated the bread in the microwave which made it worse. Pasta was not up to the mark and needs major improvement. The restaurant gave us complimentary tiramisu for wife's birthday which was great. Overall ok experience won't recommend.

Horrible food and definitely not worth the money.

Hands down one of the best brunches I've been to. They have a wide selection of food along with great drinks and cocktails with a lovely view. We had the best afternoon here ravishing some great cocktails along with chefs special Oyster, salmon , some spaghetti and ravioli.

Lovely view, Energetic vibe, Super-friendly staff. The evening brunch was totally worth it. Thanks to Saurav for giving us a great table and our server Endag was very kind and attentive. A must visit if you're in the "old-side" of Dubai.

It was my first time to this amazing restaurant and lounge for there Friday dinner buffet..the vibes were great, the music and the variety of food and drinks was incredible..the hosting and service was super with the amazing waitress “Endang” she was really very nice and added a value to our experience. Will definitely come back! Even the executive Chef visited our table and he is super cool<br/>

Vivaldi Restaurant serves some great lip-smacking Italian food. I tried their aglio olio pasta along with some white wine which went great along with it. I loved it.

I had the evening brunch there with my family last Friday and it was AMAZING!. The food was delicious with loads of options. The staff were very attentive and the restaurant manager Ippolita was awesome and very helpful too. I would definitely come back again!

The place to go for authentic Italian food in an elegant yet cozy atmosphere, with a beautiful view on the creek. Have visited the restaurant in different occasions, I love it especially over lunch or brunch as there’s a beautiful light coming from the glass windows overlooking the river. All the dishes I tried from the menu are delicious, especially the pasta. It’s also on Entertainer.

Excellent views over the creek and downtown Dubai. Friendly staff and excellent service, Endang looked after us wonderfully. Tasty food and relaxed atmosphere. We will be visiting again.

Amazing view on the Creek and downtown Dubai Excellent food and a friendly professional staff. Wine card could be richer. I loved everything of it.

Located at the oldest part of Diera creek , Dubai . They serve all varieties of Italian cuisines( antipasta , pasta , pizzas & salads ) .<br/>Thin base pizza with beautiful presentation & flavourful toppings . Cured meat platter , mozzarella cheese selection , grain fed baby chicken with oven baked celeriac .would love to try their brunch one Ramadan finished .

We love attending Friday brunches around Dubai and one of the most recent ones we were invited to, was at the popular Vivaldi by Alfredo Russo at Sheraton Grand. With numerous accolades to his name, Chef Alfredo Russo is an icon and that makes having a restaurant helmed by him in the heart of our very own Dubai, a true treat. However, the brunch which takes place at the restaurant has not just Italian fare on offer but gives you a glimpse at treats from the hotel’s other restaurants as well such as Creekside and Ashiana to name a few. As we entered the restaurant, we were first awed by the picturesque view of the creek with the Burj Khalifa and the rest of the new Dubai skyline posing as a stunning backdrop. It was a proper union of Old and New and we loved how it totally enhanced our brunch experience.

We went there for Valentine’s and it was our first time at this restaurant and honestly it was a disappointing experience, the food in the set menu they had was very smelly and very weird, I didn’t even know what I am eating and the taste was so bad, only the lamb shoulder wad good, but the rest of the 5 course set menu was totally disappointing including the desert!! It was very smelly of eggs and not fresh at all<br/>One note also that after ordering and eating our set menu we found out that other people ordered al la carte, we just wished that someone told us we have the option to order al la carte!! At least we would chose something familiar<br/>Aside from the food, the view was very nice and the setting was romantic, and the waiter was kind<br/>However it wasn’t a complete experience to us, not sure if I would come back again to this place although I was willing to try their Friday brunch...<br/>An advise for the restaurant manager: next time try to plan the set menus for these occasions based on people’s preferences as I was able to see other two couples who were not satisfied with their experience either

The Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel is an iconic landmark and being located in a prominent area, the hotel is a go-to place for both residents and tourists of Dubai. Known for its fine dine restaurants, Vivaldi by Chef Alfredo Russo is definitely a jewel in the crown.<br/><br/>I was here one weekend afternoon and enjoyed my experience. The place is palatial with ample seating overlooking the creek. There is a good write up introducing the restaurant and I got to read about how the restaurant is named after the famous Chef Alfredo Russo who is a Michelin star chef and is known world over for his Italian delicacies. <br/><br/>Selecting the drinks can be a tedious job especially when you want to try something different. We called for a Maracujina and a Florida from the mocktails. One was a passion fruit with mango puree, lime & cranberry juice and a dash of sugar and the other was a grape fruit and lime juice mixed with sugar syrup topped with soda. The Maracujina with passion fruit was clearly a winner and for all those grape fruit lovers, you should not miss the Florida.<br/><br/>In the starters we tried the Burrata. I've had more burrata in Italian restaurants here than in Italy itself. The Burrata is served with wild broccoli cream and olives. Now this one sure makes it very different. <br/><br/>We also tried the crispy deep fried squid served with tartare sauce. I've developed a taste for squid now and enjoy it the most when they are really crispy. This one did not disappoint me. <br/><br/>We were suggested the Parmigiana Di Melanzane that has a base of eggplant with parmesan, mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil. The flavors of tomatoes with eggplant and the cheese layered on top makes this dish irresistible.<br/><br/>Not that I enjoyed the starters any less, the mains definitely surprised me pleasantly. We had a Risotto with saffron essence and Spinach Tortelli served in a cotton napkin and Tiger Prawns with onions on ash. The Risotto was simple yet exquisite, rich and cheesy with sheets of saffron, this one is a must have. The Spinach Tortilla are beautifully served like a bouquet of flowers hidden inside a napkin. These pockets of spinach were delicious. My love for seafood was perfectly satisfied with the finely grilled prawns served with caramelized onions. They were grilled to perfection and were succulent.<br/><br/>We ended the meal with some simple looking desserts that had a fine taste. We called for a Creme Brûlée with vanilla ice cream and raspberries and a Panacotta with caramel. The Panacotta  we were told was made without gelatin and this for sure is a speciality. The cream brûlée was no less delicious served in a glass layered with berries, ice cream and with cream foam.

The ambience is nice and has outside seating too.  <br/> <br/>We went here for the four course set menu. Loved the Taleggio foam with truffle. The chicken liver was okay. Ravioli with broccoli was nice.  <br/>The duck was a bit hard. My favourite dessert was called All The Colours of Chocolate.  <br/> <br/>It was a mixed bag for me overall.  <br/> <br/>To find out why, click Read Full Post below.

we came for the brunch for the first time! Normally we are coming for a drink along with a group of friends 👫, as always we felt at home with the service and mostly the ambiance!!!#beautiful . For the brunch food was superb! as you can see in my pictures 😆! Staff were very accommodating and well knowledgeable about the cuisine! Specially saurav his very complaisant, Try thier brunch for reasonable price but superb food and ambiance!! youll surely enjoy the seaview and the sunrise 🌅 Its always felt at home to be there @ Vivaldi!!! <br/>will keep coming back!!!

Expecting much from this outlet based on reviews, we ventured to have dinner at Vivaldi. Service firstly was commendable and the ambience with creek view was unparalleled. The melanzane and calamari were quite good while the porcini pasta was flavorful. However, the lobster ravioli was a let down because of an uninteresting flavor. Price range $$$.

great restaurant .. and great view sittingbybthe river side is a great with good food . in morning is the coffee shop and Eve ing turns to the Italian restaurant.. good food<br/>

One of the best restaurants in dubai that serves the real thin Italian pizzas.<br/>Amazing views to dubai creek and friendly staff. <br/>I really recommend it<br/>

or Taleggio foam with truffle. It was paired with Conte Fosco - Cuvee brat  from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. It. was nothing short of fabulous. This dish was prepared by the master himself –. Michelin Star Chef Alfredo Russo. The next dish Praline di fegato was prepared by Chef Silvia. Baracchi and it had chicken liver praline with pistachios, red cabbage and

This is one of the old timers in the old Dubai side 'Deira'. They have fantastic views of the creek. I found the light on the dimmer side so had to really struggle to read the menu, otherwise the interiors are well done and has an old charm to it. <br/><br/>We had a vast variety of dishes given that it was the team dinner - so we had calamari, sea food pizza, spinach tortellini, margerita pizza, tiramisu, creme brulee, parmigiana and a selection of cheese', steak, baby grilled chicken and every dish was so delightful, so fresh and so tasty. The juices were so fresh. <br/><br/>The service is truly Italian, as the Manager is such a hospitable and warm lady with a booming voice. It feels like an Italian kitchen :). Prices are on the steeper side but I guess that is because all their ingredients are imported from Italy.

Very bad food, the beef has a very bad smell and the seafood is so smelly!<br/>There is no quality in food!<br/>The portion are very little, for a kid!<br/>

I have been there today (Friday night) and the first thing to say is that there a was a terrible smell, like grilled cheap fish all over the restaurant and even the hotel lobby, apparently it was because of the asian restaurant next door. My father couldn't even enjoy his dinner because of that smell.<br/>The view is very nice.<br/>The staff is ok, a bit slow to be honest, and for the first time in my life the manager came to my table to introduce herself with hand shake to all the members of the table, which I found totally akward and unnecessary especially when she looked bored when we said we wouldn't drink wine nor order lot of courses.<br/>Finally the food was nothing special, we had the orecchiette which were spicy (but it wasn't written in the menu), the tuna Milanese was amazing, and the eggplant parmigiana was really nothing special, I am Italian so I can guarantee it.<br/>I expected much more actually. But the location is really nice.

So finally I tried Michelin starred maestro, Alfredo Russo’s signature restaurant – Vivaldi located in Sheraton Dubai Creek. This place offers you authentic taste of Italy so its safe to say you can get to know about Italy and Italian food without leaving Dubai. <br/>What to Try?1- Tortelli di Spinaci, Spinach Tortellini<br/><br/>2- Lasagna Gratinata<br/><br/>3- Cod Fish<br/><br/>4- Margherita Pizza<br/><br/>5- Pollito Al Limone – Baby Grilled Chicken<br/><br/>6- Tiramisu<br/><br/>7- Creme Burlee

I attended an event here and had an amazing time. Dubai Creek view from the glass windows is just awesome. This is the place for fine Italian dining experience with good music. The dim lights compliments the modern chic interior of this place. I had their mozzarella cheese pizza which was very delicious. Also their calamari bowl is a must try. It was indeed delicious and crunchy. I will definitely visit again.

I went today with my friend to have lunch at Vivaldi By Alfred Russo, an Italian Restaurant located at the Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel. Michelin-starred maestro, Alfredo Russo’s signature restaurant – Vivaldi – brings you a plethora of new seasonal offerings to quench your thirst and tantalise the taste buds.

Vivaldi at the Sheraton Creek in Dubai has a special experience – Dine in the Dark. I was glad to experience it. The interiors are modern and have a great view of Dubai Creek. It was 2nd day of Eid so we caught the fireworks as well. It’s a special menu with options for the 5 courses. We began with a welcome drink and some canapes like croquettes and bruschetta. Full review on the link below!

Amazing place. The view is good and the ambiance is really nice.<br/>All dishes were amazing.<br/>I ordered a tagliatelle and it tasted really Italian. Staff members are kind and welcoming. <br/>I highly recommend this restaurant.

We attended the master class on Monday with charming Italian chef, it's better then cooking shows on TV ))) They have great veal Milanese and pastas spiced up with creek sunset.

Had been to this place for Iftar. Firstly, Good Ambiance , specially if you get table close to the large windows, you can enjoy the beautiful view of Creek side. Starters were handpicked which mostly covered all that one would eat and not waste. Main course was okay, Fish , Lamb chops was excellent. There is a Live station for pasta and the Chef's are happy to make your dinner better by customizing your pasta. Overall we enjoyed our food and an evening spent well.

Visited this revised restaurant after a decade. Set up is the same except for the extended new terrace.<br/>Service is attentive but the Team is very limited and is always the same waitress running around, don’t really understand why?!<br/>Value for money is there for Food and Beverage, you can drink some good wines on a fair price. <br/>Food during the last 3 visit is been a hit and miss. Pizza first time ok, second time so so. Pasta, you need to select the traditional recipes and do not try any adventures. Starters again, stay traditional and don’t look at the presentation. <br/>Overall a good venue with fee great dishes and decent service. Not the everyday venue but good once a month to enjoy those traditional dishes like Orecchiette!<br/>

I visited this restaurant at least 4 times since last year for a Friday Brunch. I love it, ambience, location, views and staff are great. I think they can improve the variety and quality of food but it is still very nice ( Friday Brunch). Keep up the good work guys

Ambiance - Great ambiance, with views of the creek and Al Seef. However I felt the air condition was not working the day I visited. <br/><br/>Service - Brilliant, you guys are amazing!<br/><br/>Food - I was having high expectation since this was a fine dine experience but found the food to be average. Ordered pizzas that came with veggies but the pizza was soggy and not crisp, it couldnt even hold the veggies on it. Ordered pasta in pesto sauce, Al dante style, pesto sauce was okay nothing that excited me, and al dante was to hard, I know it suppose to be slightly uncooked but this was way uncooked. Ordered the tiramisu and it was good! <br/><br/>Cost - 100 per person<br/><br/>Entertainer Fine Dine worked here.

We were there for the 40th anniversary celebration of Sheraton Dubai Creek at Vivaldi. We got to try some of the specials by Alfredo Russo and some other dishes from the restaurants in the Sheraton.<br/>They also honored the staffs who have served about 25yrs in the hotel.

I went for the friday brunch with girlfriends. The service was amazing. The food was very good especially the pasta, sushi, salads. A good selection of appetizers main course and desserts. Will definitely go there again. A very reasonably priced brunch.

Great food, great view, we ordered the steak which was absolutely great and soft & the veal Milanese which was also so great. Highly recommended but only thing was servers were hard to get to the table sometimes when we needed them, but once u get hold of them they are very courteous and attentive. Great weekend vibes though, thumbs up!

Very disappointed with food quality, portion size and service. The only upside would be the beautiful views of the Creek.<br/><br/>We arrived at 8:30PM on Valentine’s day, for their “special” 5-course dinner, that came with a bottle of rose (us teetotalers opted for mocktails instead).<br/><br/>The table was laid out with balsamic and olive oil, but no breads in sight (our neighboring table was served a bread basket). We waited for 30 minutes, and the starters were finally served. Even for starters, the portion size was hilariously small. I kept hoping things will get better from then on.<br/><br/>I couldn’t have been more wrong. Each subsequent course was spaced atleast 30 minutes out, and we were irritable beyond words. Food portions never improved, and the dessert was a sharing plate of a small white chocolate fondant cake (we finished at 11:30PM). The waiters seemed over stressed, and struggled to explain the dishes to us. For AED 450, it turned out to be a complete waste of time and money. <br/><br/>Would definitely not recommend this place to any one. 2 rating for the views only.

Another Gem.<br/>Proper Friday Brunch.<br/>Delicious food.<br/>There's a Small play/ activities area to keep the kids busy.<br/>Beautiful view + Entertainer friendly<br/>Nothing more to ask for!

There should not be less than 5 star for this outlet with intrinsically artistic ambience, breathtaking creek views, mouth lingering tasty food and unmatched house service.<br/><br/>Vivaldi by Alfredo has an authentic italian taste. Went on recommendation of a friend, we were completely satisfied with our overall experience. Must visit place for special occasions.<br/><br/>Its sure going to be repeated in next few months.<br/><br/>

I don't know what to say first <br/>We went to a friday brunch and the food was very good in taste and in variety also the service was perfect.<br/>The view from there is breath-taking I really loved this place and would really be happy to come back again

Lovely Italian restaurant that offers a very good Friday brunch,reasonably priced and great quality. Expect to find freshly made pasta, mushroom and truffle risotto, Italian ham, pizza, a big salad bar and the usual Indian/sushi/Chinese options. I particularly enjoyed the unique selection of infused soya sauce. The manager Ippolita is so sweet and helpful, she really went an extra mile to make our lunch really memorable. Will definitely bring some more friends, maybe for one of those special events Ippolita was telling me about!

Situated in the suave stylish surrounds of “Vivaldi’ by Alfredo Russo, Sheraton at the Creek has a brunch which promises to showcase a number of their restaurants from one picturesque. From the aforementioned host Vivaldi by  Russo,  Creekside Japanese Restaurant and Ashiana Restaurant. A concept becoming wildly popular in multi outlet hotels, and something which gourmands like ourselves are big fans of.

After indulging in the Vivaldi brunch last Friday I felt compelled to provide feedback for any locals or visitors that are looking for a classy, peaceful brunch.<br/><br/>Unlike rowdy brunch events elsewhere in Dubai, Vivaldi matches it's unique, tranquil surrounding with a soft relaxing environment. It's staff (particularly Ippolita & Jaime - but others too!) are extremely welcoming, forever checking up on you and catering to any particular requirements you may need. As a frequent traveller and London resident, my expectations are somewhat distorted but I was extremely impressed with their attention to detail.<br/><br/>The food ranges from Japanese & Indian to their Italian specialities. I was particularly impressed with their Cheese and Desert selection, wonderfully crafted mini deserts from around the world, fondue and freshly cut fruit. For those who eat pork they have a designated section with a variety of Italian salami and ham. I dined with one other who was equally as impressed with the quality of the dining experience.<br/><br/>The cost (here's the best bit) is very reasonable for Dubai. Before I dined I looked at having a Lobster roll in DIFC at 170 dirham and upward & realised for just 169 dirhams I could have the full brunch including any soft drinks. The prices go up slightly if you include alcohol, but a fraction relative to the cost of individual drinks in Dubai. <br/><br/>I will most certainly be returning on my next visit to try the Veal Milanese which I've heard rave reviews about!

We had a lovely Friday brunch at the Vivaldi . The buffet selection is not very big, but they have fresh pasta counter, and can make for you pasta dishes by order. The best part of the buffet is dessert station, lovely chocolate mousse. The staff was quite friendly , the manager was very helpful ,polite and professional. Good for families as they have small kids play area at the back .

The place is good for a candle light dinner, quiet, the view is great. Its really peaceful and elegant.<br/>We ordered our usual, pizza and pasta. The quantity of the pasta is huge. The pizza base was evidently so fresh, could almost even smell it. Definitely coming back

More than perfect .. i did my Husband birthday and it was perfect really thanks stuff team appreciated it .. the view is adorable definitely will come again soon

Vivaldi by alfredo as the name speaks is an Italian Resturant located in the Sheraton creek hotel. We chose to go with the set lunch which cost aed 99 for the 3 course. <br/>To begin with we ordered a beef stuffed pasta ( veal ravioli ). I must say this dish was mouthwatering and I would go back again soon just to savour this dish.<br/>For the main course we chose the beef escalope with roast potatoes and brown gravy sauce. Just ok as the crust on the beef was soggy in the sauce.<br/>For the desserts I chose pannacotta with salted caramel. Good for people who prefer a dessert which is not too sugary. <br/>The only downside was that the waiters were not very cheerful or happy. They all seemed to have a grumpy face specially the Indian waiter who served us. <br/>2 sides of the restaurant has direct access to the creek which makes dining experience even better.<br/>Overall a good experience.

We visited Vivaldi on 10 August 2017 to celebrate our wedding anniversary. From the moment we stepped into Sheraton until we stepped out the journey was bliss! The staff at Vivaldi is very accommodating and cheerful. We ordered calamari and eggplant for starters . The calamari was very good and we enjoyed it the most. The eggplant with mozzarella and tomatoes was ok not outstanding though after a few bites you just can't to eat more . For the main course we ordered spaghetti with some sauce and pepper. It was good . For drinks we ordered Florida it could have been a little better as it was slightly bitter. For dessert we ordered the all time tiramisu it was epic the best to wind up our dinner ! Lovely ambience and beautiful view of the cruise boats the pics came out really good

I am new to Dubai and hence spent a considerable amount of time to search for a perfect way to kickstart my Friday Afternoons traditions, and boy did I choose the perfect place. Located in one of the oldest localities of Dubai yet it oozes loyalty; from the grand entrance to the Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel and the mini waterfall just outside the restaurant to the serene view of the creek from the coveted corner of the restaurant. <br/><br/>The Friday Brunch concept boasts a wide variety cuisines cooked to perfection, well almost. The Indian section had a chat corner and besides the paani puri, everything else tasted authentic and deserved multiple servings. The Italian section was serving the usual suspects: margarita pizza, and different kinds of pasta. I was mightily impressed by their Japanese section because generally there is nothing vegetarian but not here; their veg sushis were really good. I would advise everyone to eat limited portions of the main course because it is the dessert section where this restaurant blows your mind away. <br/><br/>I tried almost everything that they had to offer: gulab jamun, ras malai, double chocolate shot, oreo cheesecake, strawberry pannacotta, mango raspberry and the vanilla flavour of the London Dairy ice cream. Everything was sinful and delicious. So that we don't feel bad about our sugar intake, we ended our 3-hour brunch with a calming Green Tea. <br/><br/>Staff were very friendly and courteous and the service was top notch. I gave 0.5 less than the perfect score probably because, from a vegetarian perspective, the options were limited but then again where it isn't in Dubai?

Michelin Italian restaurant located in Sheraton Baniyas Dubai UAE. Authentic italian dishes with breathtaking view of the Dubai Creek and a bit of Dubai's skyline. Best place to unwind and start your weekend right with their happy hour. <br/><br/>Must try are their pizza called Quatro Formaggi, a four cheese pizza - gorgonzola, parmeasan, taleggio and fontina. All you pizza lovers are in for a treat. Match with their house red wine. We also tried their crispy calamari for starters and Spaghetti Con Le Volonge which we requested to be on a white sauce. <br/><br/>Such an elegant reataurant that entering the place makes you feel like you were somewhere outside Dubai.

Ambience: Beautiful, romantic lighting after sunset and soft music.<br/>1️⃣Salads: Im not a fan of veggies but their salad station had so many varieties and tasted quite good.<br/>2️⃣Appetizers: No much variety. Only veg spring rolls, kibbeh, and cheese fatayer. It was not that good in taste.<br/>3️⃣Main course: Varieties of arabic food. Nothing actually looked appetizing. Grills were very dry and hard. Bread was stale.<br/>4️⃣Dessert: I loved all the desserts 🍰🍮🍨. Tarte was amazing. Very few places serve good tarte. Chocolate mousse was chocolaty and perfect. Cheesecake was too good. Tried all the varieties of baklava and they were yum. Gulabjamun was not upto the mark. There were other sweet dishes too like umm ali, rice pudding, etc.<br/>5️⃣Drinks: Qamar Al Hind👍🏽<br/>Staff welcoming and quick.

Located inside one of the oldest part of Dubai Deira creek, an italian restaurant exists inside the reknown Sheraton hotel. They serve authentic Italian cuisine ranging from antipasta, pasta to pizzas. I have been here a handful of times and tried their pizzas. Thin base with flavorful toppings. Beautifully presented too.<br/><br/>However, today i tried out their ravioli with spinach filling and ricotta topping. Really good pasta! Pasta is perfect nice and thin with the right amount of filling. Usually with pasta i get extremely bloated, but this didnt make me feel this way. Nice portion size too. Their tiramisu was also delicious..yummm! Creamy and with the coffee icecream..perfect:)<br/><br/>Drinks and food prices are great esp for a fine dining restaurant. Our waiter was also very pleasant. Chef also came to see if all was okay and recommendations as per my request. Would love to try out their brunch once Ramadan is finished.

While I would've given a 3.5 if it's only for the food, the score of 4 is definitely because of the warm service by the friendly staff. Right from the reception area until service at your table every staff member is so courteous and understand your needs. <br/>The better half's request of having some shrimps in a pasta of choice was adhered too and was a tasteful dish and I had the pachcheri pasta which was a different experience. Would've preferred a little less cheese though. But overall the place and the food are quite nice but the service is the best.

I've visited this restaurant for a friday brunch with my wife to celebrate her birthday. I was excited on my way there until I reached when all my excitement turned into full disappointment! <br/><br/>Ive never seen such a bad buffet in my whole life. The food quality was absolutely bad and even the choices were very limited. I literally was going to vomit while eating. Most of their food were too oily and not fresh. Food doesnt even deserve a 1/10 rate<br/><br/>The service was bad too. They didnt clean our table after we finished, though we told them to do so. <br/><br/>They were supposed to provide a complementary cake for my wife's BD but they havent and i have asked about it but they ignored. This made me decide leaving the place after the celebration was ruined.<br/><br/>The only good thing about the place is the ambiance and the view of the creek thats all. <br/><br/>I dont recommend it to anyone. Save ur money and choose to dine somewhere else.

The restaurant is amazing!!! <br/>If you want to taste the authentic Italian pasta in dubai just come here! <br/>The environment is very cosy and relaxing!! <br/>The staff works perfectly!!! <br/>The Italian chef and the kind Italian manager must be very very proud of their staff and of the restaurant in general! Grazie mille!!! :)

I was one of the few lucky foodies who was invited to the event celebrating the partnership of Lavazza and Vivaldi Restaurant & Lounge and Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel.<br/> <br/>My three course meal was made by the Michelin Star Chef; Russo AlFredo! It was an honor for me to not only eat his delicious food but also meet him in person!<br/> <br/>To give you a back-stroy of Russo AlFredo; he is an Italian celebrity chef and a consultant chef for Vivaldi by Alfredo Russo Restaurant & Lounge. Since he was young, Russo found his passion for cuisine when he helped out in the kitchens of local restaurants. After completing hotel management school, Chef Russo apprenticed at three Michelin-starred restaurants in Italy’s Piedmont region. He is now one of the top chefs in United Arab Emirates; if not the world! He is now not only a chef, but an author as well (author of Da Idea), and even appeared on the TV show; Krav Sakkinim (translates to Knives Battle). Russo AlFredo has also managed many events and important soirees such as the one given for the International Olympic Committee for Turin’s candidacy as the seat of the Winter Olympic Games in 2006, and the one at the Unesco seat in Paris for the presentation of Turin and Rome as the capital of books. Also, together with top Piedmontese chef colleagues he managed the whole gastronomic offer of P food & wine, the hospitality area of the Piedmont Region during the Winter Olympic Games in Turin in 2006; together with these colleagues in 2007, he was also at the UN Glass Palace to introduce UN ambassadors and delegates to Piedmontese cooking and high cuisine.<br/>Between 2007 and 2008 he was invited as a speaker to “Lo Mejor de la gastronomía” and “Madrid Fusion”, two among the world most important conventions devoted to high cuisine. As I am sure you have already figured out by now, Russo AlFredo is somewhat of a ‘big-shot’ in the culinary world.<br/> <br/>And just as you would expect, Russo AlFredo’s food was a good reason as to why he is so successful. At the Lavazza event all the guests were spoiled by delicious food and drinks. The drinks in particular were very interesting as they have used Lavazza coffee one way or another in their cocktails. I liked some more than others, but overall, they were all quite fun to try!<br/> <br/> <br/>As for the food, we all received the same set menu specially prepared by the incredible chef himself. The three course meal were each paired with a glass of wine, however, you can choose to only have the food (without the wine) for 150dhs less, making it 200dhs for food only.<br/> <br/>For starters, we started off with a slow cooked egg with roots, truffle and bagna cauda foam. Paired with Proscco, it was the perfect way to start a 5-star meal. The egg yokes were runny at the touch, however, kept in perfect shape in it’s plate. It was visually beautiful, and tasted light yet fulfilling. I truly enjoyed this dish.<br/> <br/>We were then served our second course, which was the pasta. This was definitely my favorite out of all the courses. The pasta was served with Bianca (white) sauce. This extremely delicate layered pasta was a pleasant surprise in more ways than one. First of all, I personally have never seen such thin layers of fresh pasta stacked atop of one another. Usually the pasta is slightly thick, but this pasta was paper thin, having over 12 layers of pasta, but visually it looks more like 5 layers. This dish proved to me Chef Russo’s culinary skills. It’s truly astonishing and deserves a round of applause!<br/>Other than this dish being undeniably stunning, it tasted incredible too! Like I said, it was my favorite dish! It is light yet flavorful. It has just the right amount of cheese and sauce, and the lack of tomato was quite refreshing! If I could order this delicious pasta on (at least) a weekly bases, I certainly would! However, unfortunately, this delicious pasta is not a part of the everyday Vivaldi menu, nevertheless, I truly hope that after they read this review, they will consider adding it!<br/> <br/>For our main course, we were served the Bollito Misto Alla Piemontese, which translates to Piedimont (a region in Italy) Mixed Broiled Meats. To be fully honest, I’m neither too much of a meat-loving person, nor am I a broiled-food loving person, so this dish was simply not made for me. Nevertheless, many of the guests around did seem to really enjoy it.<br/> <br/>And then came the dessert! We were served Crema Bruciata Al Caffe; Lavazza! Ofcorse, they incorporated Lavazza in their dessert, and thank God they did, because this dessert was truly delicious! The Lavazza coffee was served as a foam of cream brulee. It was delicious, and paring this dessert with a glass of Moscato Passito was simply genius! I enjoyed every bite & sip!<br/> <br/>Overall, Vivaldi is a great choice for fine-dining Italian food. You know you’re in good Michelin Star Chef hands, and thus, it guarantees a delicious meal. I could see this place being a perfect date night location; the interiors are beautifully furnished, and lightly lit giving a candle-light effect, the music and general atmosphere is very soothing and relaxing; this is certainly a great spot to impress someone! But regardless if you’ve got a date or not, I strongly suggest you visit Vivaldi and specifically try any of their pasta dishes! You will not be disappointed!

An Italian restaurant with great view! I love their lasagna and Margherita pizza! Both was tasty and freshly cooked. Both of them is definitely a must try!

Very bad experience! Overall spoiled my valentine's day as i had specifically asked outdoor seating while booking to which they said they would accommodate but when i reached i was been told there isn't any table outdoor available...<br/>Food served was cold...and not tasty at all<br/>Only good thing what we had was sparkling wine..<br/>Not going next time to Vivaldi for sure😞

I love Vivaldi by Alfredo Russo... everything we ordered was great , good service ... nice staff... exceptional kitchen staff .. our 8 years old daughter want to see how they make pizza .. so they thought her and made a heart shaped pizza for here ... thank you all. The view and interiors are nice also ... highly recommended .

This place has gorgeous view overlooking the Creek. Everything about this is amazing like- ambiance, food and service. If you’re looking for a romantic place, this is the place to be at!<br/><br/>I’m fond of authentic Italian food and this place has done justice to it. We ordered for Maricujina mocktail, Paccheri with mushrooms and cheese and Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli. Maricujina mocktail is one of their specialities and I really enjoyed it. Paccheri with mushrooms was my favourite, if you’re a mushroom lover, you’ll definitely love this dish. Ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese, just a perfect combination. My visit here was surely a memorable one.

Ordered home today - was really craving some good Italian food and although their delivery to Marina is so pricey (45aed) I liked the menu a lot and decided to try it. The octopus from the starters was good - soft, flavourful, not overcooked. Would be good to have a bigger portion :) The cotoletta di vitello alla milanese was AMAZING - juicy, with just the right amount of fat and crispy. Loved it! The only disappointing thing was the foccaccia :( chewy, too thick, lacking flavour (( pity.. hope you guys will improve it! Cause otherwise it is well worth the money. Sorry that I didn't take pics - went down too fast 😂

Some of the dishes were hit or miss. We had an amazing fungi pasta, but a horrible carbonara. The tiramisu was great! We happened to dine as the restaurant was hosting a beauty night, which ruined the dining ambiance. Service was lacking and the music was so loud we couldn't have any dinner conversation! I would recommend dining when they are not hosting an event and hopefully they will pay more attention to their diners and the food they are serving.

Ah! A Friday brunch that doesn't squeeze you for your money and leaves you happy and a tummy full walking out.. there is the liquid diet available for very attractive prices for those who fancy it.. <br/> Overlooking the creek and with full glass windows, the brightness and view is certainly a of attraction.. sitting right by the window to soak in the sun might not be such a great idea if it is a bright sunny day as we did start feeling fried a hour into the brunch..<br/><br/>a good little lunch with the best of their 3 restaurants on display.. <br/>Mainly Thai , Italian and indian food and a lot of awesome salads ! Food was quite good ! Specially the tempura ! However the best part is the desserts !!! Not a really wide spread as you see in most restaurant bit the taste does justice. <br/><br/>Given the price ambience and options.. great value for money lunch in the heart of Dubai..

Average quality of Italian food, could be better... Nice view and some Beaty nights with free make up and nail pampering ones in a few months. In general staff is friendly but not aware of what's going on at the restaurant, I mean the promotions and special events

Great Food , Great staff and great Managment<br/>Have visited this place for Friday brunch.  first thing grabs your attention is  the nice view and gorgeous decoration. From furniture to wine cellar to their little violinists on their tables, all and all have a very special touch which makes your visit more memorable.<br/>Their manager Ippolita was so welcoming to the extent that she makes you feel like  being invited to her own home. She has visited our table more than 10 times and had chat with us and gave us recommendations. I have never ever seen in any restaurant something similar and I loved it. <br/>They got this very cute moving Rissoto station with risotto from heaven which their chef personally prepares the dish for you . I love the idea and loved their Rissoto. <br/><br/>Restaurant ambiance: excellent 5.0<br/><br/>Staff : excellent 5.0<br/><br/>Food variety: Good 3.0<br/><br/>Food quality: excellent 5.0<br/><br/>food choices: Good 3.0<br/><br/>speed of service: excellent 5.0<br/><br/>appetizer: excellent 5.0<br/><br/>I recommend this restaurant for Friday brunch or romantic dinner

The classy ambiance and magnificent view of the Dubai Creek are what make this restaurant special. We were downright impressed by the complimentary breads (particularly the sweet potato one). Most of the food we tried was decent, save for the meat in the spaghetti bolognaise.

Exclusively set restaurant with beautiful sea view . outstanding ambience , great place for a fine dining . Great management . Staff is very polite and helffull

For those of you who may not know, Alfredo Russo is a Michelin starred Italian chef. Some of us ladies         decided to catch up on a weekday for dinner at Vivaldi and expectations were off the roof for obvious reasons. As soon as you step in , the beautiful decor and the stunning view of the Dubai creek is sure to get your attention. The music was calm yet very contradictory to the European theme.

A very elegantly designed fine dining restaurant with a wine rack wall to greet you at the entrance. Plush interiors and a chic indoor terrace over looking the creek definitely add to the upscale and romantic feel. Where the restaurant misses out is where it matters the most, the food! The pasta dishes were on the heavier side of Al dente and lacking any oomph in flavours. The starters were a bit confusing with some raw meat offerings and asparagus gone astray. All in all not as magical an experience as one would expect.

Well, let me start with the ambience <br/>It was quite amazing the sea view from the corner of the window <br/>As well as, the clean environment and fragrance inside the restaurant was too good <br/>The siting arrangements and with the gorgeous view it was well presented in a scenery way. <br/>Amazed with the corner arrangements of table. <br/><br/>Coming to service I had a very prosperous welcoming Nature of staff at start and since it was ma own b'day occasion <br/>I saw them singing b'day song for me really generous staff and friendly. <br/>Quick response and mannered response. <br/><br/>Taste was amazing since it was one of my fav Italian cuisine <br/>Ordered ravioli,penne and white spiral pasta in mashroom. With vegetable flat pizza and some soft drinks <br/>The taste of starters as well as pasta was amazing specially white sauce. <br/>But the pizza was quite stuffed with many toppings could be less would look more attractive <br/><br/>Pricing was fine according to the service , quantity and quality provided. <br/>Specials : starters and desserts. <br/><br/> They got mini bar as well as, good view luxurious comfortable siting arrangements too! <br/>

Went to Vivaldi for a late lunch. The view was gorgeous! The food was alright. We ordered a vegetarian pizza and penne pasta in pink sauce. The service was quick too. Would highly recommend people to visit this place during the day as the view is worth dining with.

Best experience i ever had!! I was throwing my best friend a birthday (not really a party just the two of us) And i just picked this place at random but i guess i was at luck because i couldn't find a better place for the occasion. The staff were very helpful and friendly and they all helped me make this day even more special. The ambiance was another plus they have a very romantic ambiance with candles and amazing view of the creek, they also have an indoor smoking area which is a plus for people who smoke. Lastly the food was perfect we ordered the lasagna and pasta with white sauce and mushroom (I forgot the name) and i recommend both dishes. So overall, it was an amazing experience and i would defiantly go there again soon.

A restaurant with an outstanding view. Staff are very friendly and helpful. <br/>Food tastes good, and not pricy for such place. <br/>Ordered margarita pizza risotto which was a margarita tasted risotto (my first time to try this dish) and would recommend it.

Nice setting however the food was way below average! Lacked taste, style and general presentation. Ravioli was dry and flavorless and the French fries were burnt. Service lacked consistency with five different individuals engaging with us. No chef presence on the floor at all which is particularly concerning given there was only five tables occupied in a 200 seater outlet.

Great view.. Very nice interior design.. I liked the place a lot <br/>But the food wasn't very good that's why i rate it 4<br/>We ordered baby chicken and fillet with mashed potato both were just ok<br/>The fillet was fatty and the chicken wasn't well roasted<br/>Apart from food, if u r looking for a romantic dinner place with fantastic view of creek, this is the place

Beautiful Italian restaurant with breathtaking Creek views and new Dubai across the waters. Loved their space, aquamarine colors and lots of light. Massive glass walls let you see the whole Dubai, its almost destructing at some point, but totally great experience. I imagine their terrace must be super pleasant in a winter time. We had our lunch during Ramadan, therefore our set menu was a bit mixed with some Arabic dishes (I believe its a temporary invention for all day open outlet to satisfy all tastes). We had a sharing lunch concept with a great opportunity to experience all dishes that were served. We started with traditional Arabic mezze (kebbeh, Sambusek etc) and I absolutely loved cheese sambusek. Cheese was creamy and soft, completely melted inside, I had at least 3 of those and couldn't stop myself from enjoying them all. Capreze salad with Mozarella and tomatoes were ok, i'm almost never in love with local tomatoes anyway, the good thing that dish had cherry tomatoes on a side which always taste much better. Then we got pizza and it was exceptional, exactly how you expect Italian pizza should be. For the main course we were served grilled fish with baked potato (amazing presentation!) and tasty. And my absolute favorite at that lunch was definitely creamy mushroom pasta. I'm getting hungry just thinking of it now. I would come back there once again just for it! By the time our dessert has arrived I was so full that did not manage to try the dessert (which looked very nice as well), but let me keep that for the next visit.

I am writing this review as I wait for the bill - because i dont want to waste any time in saving as many people as I can from this atrocity. I read so many glowing reviews about the ambience so my husband and I chose this for our date night. the service is absolutely pathetic - our waiter was more preoccupied by what was happening on the adjacent table rather than paying attention to us. Service was slow and we had to flag down waiters when we wanted something - this was rather surprising as its a fine dining restuarant and the staff should have better training to be more attentive to their guests. The ambience was nothing amazing. Although we were seated inside with a beautiful view of the creek we could keep smelling cigarette smoke (yea very strange) and the noise of the staff sorting cutlery was very loud and annoying throughout. I dont know if Alfredo Russo knows whats going on his restaurant but he needs to pay a visit. Can anyone tell him that the staff got confused about where they work and thought they were in Chillis and started singing happy birthday chillis style? I nearly choked on my food when they started singing. Who even does that in a fine dining restaurant? Maybe im not up to date? Maybe this isnt a fine dining restaurant? Somebody help me.<br/><br/>Moving on to the food - we ordered buratta, lasagne and spinach and ricotta ravioli. the buratta was fresh although not the best I've had. the lasagne was good but the ravioli was terrible. I could only taste bitter spinach and none of the creaminess of the ricotta. we also got the signature cream with raspberry something desert - terrible. just a glass of average ice cream served with Raspberry sauce. dont order it - every fils you spend on it will cry. <br/><br/>conclusion : ditch the idea. dont be fooled by the 4.2. dont come here.

One of the best places to dine in ! Great interiors, awesome food, mind blowing hospitality. Everything about this place is absolutely enchanting .The menu was set with 4 courses, however before we started we were nicely surprised to with an assortment of 9 different kinds of mozzarella!! All were amazingly tasty and delicious.<br/>My visit here was surely a memorable one. From the service to the food everthing was perfect. The amazing ambience & the scenic view made it even more special.

Ideal for a romantic dinner. Located at dubai Creek, it has amazing views. Food is equally delicious. Extremely friendly staff. So reserve in advance for a good view

Most points to this place are for its ambience and the views. Really peaceful place to have an ambient and pleasant dinner or lunch. <br/>Other than that the food is pretty average. Not many good options for vegetarians, so you'd have to customize your order according to your taste, and they duly fulfil it, however preparation for that takes a while. this is because the vegetarian items on the menu are just average, so we decided to ask them to make a dish of pasta according to our taste and that was a job well done. also, it's fine dining so the dishes are priced according to those standards. <br/><br/>Overall, it was a pleasant experience.

Amazing ! <br/><br/><br/>This place took me surprise ! Everything about this place is absolutely enchanting . First and foremost let me talk about the ambiance - Neon lights , the breeze from the creek and of course the sight of show cruise making the experience more beautiful than ever . The food is amazing and drinks are over the top . Would suggest you to go there on a candle light dinner date or positively a date with your women squad .

Lovely views at the Vivaldi at the Sheraton ... Really enjoyed the Barata and the gambari a la paste (tiger prawns in pasta ) is delicious !!!

The food at Vivaldi by Alfredo Russo is as stunning as the view of the Dubai Creek it offers. I was visiting a cousin who'd stayed at the Sheraton Dubai Creek and we'd already had drinks and some starters so we're just there for the mains and dessert. <br/><br/>We ordered the Black Angus Steak with Fries and Rosemary Sauce and the Mixed Seafood Pizza. The steak was asked to be done to a Medium and medium is what we got. The sauce was velvet-smooth with just the right hints of rosemary. The thin crust pizza was a thing of beauty with a very generous topping of prawns, mussels and squids. The only sour note here was that the squids were overcooked and rather chewy and could've been avoided. <br/><br/>The Tiramisu was ever so light and airy; the troika of coffee, liqueur and cheese blending perfectly to create a most sensational end to a meal.

I went their on valentines and took the valentines set menu and it was incredibly delicious all the dishes were perfect and their service was excellent and the view was really beautiful I highly recommend it and I'm defiantly going back again

Beautiful views, staying at the Sheraton at the moment and after a long day out and about had no energy to venture any further so stopped here for a bite to eat before heading up to our room, service was very good however food portions very small for price, especially the lasagna and quality very average... I had a calzone and it was nothing special at all...wouldn't go back.

So it was that time of the year again. You wish you get any younger but the calendar says otherwise. The only solace can be your love for food & the promise that the next year will taste even better. Well, atleast I had a good start. Ambiance: One of the strong reasons to select this place was the view it offered. And Boy, what a view! The Illuminated Dhows ploughing their way through the calm waters of the Creek, the soft background music & the towering skyline of Dubai. Top 10 Best Views in Dubai guaranteed.

Service excelllent, ambience excellence. Quantity of food excellent. Quality good. Maybe it just wasn't my taste, we started off with some cimplimentary bread . Loved their olive oil.selection . The calamari was not Crispy and did not enjoy it to much. Minestrone soup was good. Ravioli was good. Did not have space to order a main course after. Would really like to go back and try the gnocchi and the risotto.

Romantic place with a great view ! I tasted many plates some were average some were amazing. My favourite dishes were the tiger prawns , seasoned well, the lasagne , eggplant with Parmesan ( starter ) , the sea bass was great as well. My fellow partners tasted the steak and highly recommends it and the lobster risotto is a must ! The spinach ravioli and the margarita pizza were a disappointment though.

I picked this place for my parent's anniversary dinner. Its in Sheraton on level one with a beautiful view of the Dubai creek. We got ourselves a table overlooking the waters and the beautifully lit up dhow cruises, this made waiting for the food not as painful😉. For starters we ordered crostini with broccoli cream which was a disappointment. Ive had better crostini elsewhere, the cream was bitter and not palatable. The risotto was a saviour. Their lasagne was nice except i would like it a little less pungent than it was. Angus tenderloin steak and Australian lamb shoulder were a delight with the meat tender as requested and succulent. We filled ourselves with all this and had to give the dessert a miss😔. The staff was courteous, but that's no surprise in a fine dine. Although its supposed to be michelin star owned diner, i wouldn't deny I've had better Italian food.

Set inside the creek side Sheraton Grand Hotel is the Italian restaurant Vivaldi by Chef Alfredo Russo. Feeling famished after an afternoon of super cars, myself and two other bloggers decided to sit down and relax for a quite meal.<br/>Although the lunch menu looks quite limited compared to the dinner service you will still find something appealing to eat.<br/>The warm olive breads with oils and the cleverly presented skewers were enough to get our appetite going. I opted for the penne con pomodorino affumicato al formaggio fresco which translates to a penne pasta with smoked cherry tomatoes and cream of mozzarella. This meal was enhanced by the bottle of Merlot, a mellow drop which went down a little too easy.<br/>After a heavy lunch we sat on the open air terrace to soak up the view of Dubai Creek and bask in the sunlight before heading back inside to end our lunch with a creme brulee and chocolate fondant. A satisfyingly sweet ending.

So it was that time of the year again. You wish you get any younger but the calendar says otherwise. The only solace can be your love for food & the promise that the next year will taste even better. Well, atleast I had a good start.<br/><br/>Ambiance: One of the strong reasons to select this place was the view it offered. And Boy, what a view! The Illuminated Dhows ploughing their way through the calm waters of the Creek, the soft background music & the towering skyline of Dubai. Top 10 Best Views in Dubai guaranteed. The place has a wine cellar & an open kitchen where you can interact with the chefs. The outdoor blue lit gallery offers a lounging drinking experience. <br/><br/>Service: Meh! They seem understaffed as we had to wait and wave and wave and again wave to get their attention. We werent served olive oils with the breads, the time taken after finishing the meal to the billing was so long that Wifey managed a tour of the hotel with the Little Critic.<br/><br/>Food:<br/><br/>While we waited for our orders, we were served one of the freshest bread baskets. The 3 textures of bread from grainy to crumbly to moist made it a wonderful start to the meal. Too bad, no olive oil to dip it in. <br/>The fresh green olives looked as if they have never been in brine & tasted juicily fresh without any saltiness to it.<br/><br/>Maricujana: Essentially a fruit mocktail, but the passion fruit flavour came out on top which I also prefer. <br/><br/>Paccheri with porcini mushrooms: This dish was Gobsmackingly good! The waiter delivered the al dente promise & the porcini mushrooms with the creamy sauce made it the dish of the day for us. This is the kind of food that people return for!<br/><br/>Grilled vegetable pizza: What happens to veggies when you grill them & put them on a pizza? They become squishy & completely lose their texture. It was like biting into the pizza base as there was no topping texture to say. Avoid! <br/><br/>Tiramisu: The Tiramisu was served with a tiramisu ice cream & was one of the most light, aerated & fluffy tiramisus ever. Not too much coffee & just the right amount of sweetness. Sinful!<br/><br/>Pricing: 205 for the above meal for 2. Slightly higher pricing but then the view makes up for it.<br/><br/>Final Verdict: This is a great special celebration, view to kill type of place. Only if they improve on their service a bit.

Nevertheless to say perfect spot and had mango juice as starter, found it delicious and perfectly made so went for watermelon. Food was great and had quality time with friends. Staff was nice and friendly.

One of the best in Italian ....service were superb.. Wide selection of menu .. Ambient look , design of the terrace area to view the entire creek was amazing ..zip /taste the contemporary "Italian"