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Il Ristorante - Niko Romito serves modern Italian cuisine at Jumeirah 2 Dubai, and the kitchen holds two Michelin stars (2026). The restaurant is part of the Bvlgari Hotel complex on Jumeira Bay Island.
Chef Romito's Italian cooking draws on regional specialties and classic flavors. His progressive take rests on years of research into precise techniques, so each dish reads as original while staying close to its roots. The staff will explain the cultural background of each item on the menu.
The seasonal five- and seven-course tasting menus change with the season. Cold tagliolini made from scratch comes with Mazara red prawns, Osetra caviar and almond. Seafood is the strongest part of the menu, with a warm king crab salad with Osetra caviar and linguine with lobster and red prawns. Wine pairings are available, and guests can ask for a terrace table when the weather allows, with views over the marina.
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The understated luxurious marble, wood and leather interiors feature walls with portraits of celebrities like Sophia Loren bedecked in Bvlgari jewels, a bold black ceiling that creates the feeling of dining under the night sky and sublime views of the turquoise gulf through floor-to-ceiling windows.The seasonal five- and seven-course tasting menus are an excellent choice to sample a variety of interesting dishes, such cold made-from-scratch tagliolini with Mazara red prawns, Osetra caviar and almond. Wine pairing options are available.Inspired by regional specialties and classic Italian flavors, chef Romito’s progressive take on Italian cuisine comes from his career-long research and development of precise cooking techniques that make each of his dishes original. The staff is generous with recommendations as well as cultural context for the items on the menu.Fit for a Mediterranean feast, the seafood is a highlight. Be sure to try the warm king crab salad with Osetra caviar; steamed scorpionfish, mussels, clams and red prawns in a rosemary, sage and tomato sauce; and linguine with lobster and red prawns.If the weather permits, ask for a table on the terrace to enjoy charming views of the marina alongside the finest Italian wines.
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