Cucina in JW Marriott Dubai, Deira, Dubai - Restaurant Reviews

Cucina

We revisited this fun and informal Italian spot in Deira and we were still as impressed. A top family choice Discuss this article

Meal Deal

Daily Lunch Special

Dhs55 for a special created dish by our Italian Chef. Drinks are not included on this offer Timings: Noon-midnight (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)

Frutti di Mare

This all you can eat buffet consists of delectable calamari, octopus, shrimps scallops, sea bream, red snapper, hammour and salmon accompanied by a side order. Dhs175 per person, beverages not included, Dhs225 per person including house beverages, Dhs125 per child from 6-12 years of age, including soft drinks Timings: 7pm-midnight (Sunday, Wednesday)

Cucina makes a wholehearted effort to contain a small slice of Italy within its four walls, and it does so with no little charm. The pizza chef takes his stage in one corner, flinging dough ceilingwards; across the way, the service hatch resembles the kind of old-world, fenced-off lifts you see all over Italy. Best of all, the entire staff burst into periodic song with such operatic gusto that you can’t help but smile. That they hail mainly from India and the Far East seems not to detract from the Italian theme in the slightest. Antipasti are spread out buffet-style for diners to pile high on their plates – dollops of creamy buffalo mozzarella, a zingy sea-snail salad, wild mushrooms, cold meats.

For mains, the classics are all on offer, from spaghetti alle vongole to pizzas straight from a traditional wood-fired oven. Cucina is an informal, enjoyable evening out, perfect for families and kind on the wallet.