Prego’s

Excellent Italian food in Dubai Media City 4 Reviews

Meal Deal

Prego’s

3 course lunch for Dhs79 Timings: noon-3.30pm (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday)

Friday brunch

Dhs199(softdrinks), Dhs249(Italian house beverages), Dhs350(champagne) Timings: noon-3pm (Friday)

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From Time Out Dubai Eating Out 2009

The menu at Prego’s boasts a fantastic assortment of Italian cured meats. Watching chef Mauro Cereda haul fat, speckled rounds of dismembered shoulder and thigh, and slice them as thin as sheets of paper, is almost as mesmerising as letting each delicate slice melt on the tongue.

The mains are also a success. Peppery and tender grilled lamb chops and tortellini stuffed with a silken pumpkin puree mingle with the sight of Spencer Tracy films playing on nearby television screens and the sound of ’50s crooners oozing out of the stereo. It’s all as comforting as snuggling up in your favourite old cardigan.

The waiting staff manage to be both knowledgeable and unobtrusive, and you’d be wise to take the recommendation of tiramisu. Moist, fresh and perfectly layered, you will finish the large bowl in spite of yourself.

Prego’s is, essentially, a pleasure factory and, although some menu items helpfully boast a heart-shaped icon denoting healthy eats, it’s best just to leave concerns like calories at the door.

By Time Out Dubai staff
Time Out Dubai, 19 March 2009

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Posted by: sarah kaye on 07 Sep ' 09 at 11:57

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

the decor and ambience certainly leave a lot to be desired. It reminds me of those standard, hectic, hastily put together coffee shops that were de reguir in the 80's. but the food is very good and well priced. the piping hot bread with roasted garlic and olive oil at the beginning was demolished in minutes. the veal ravioli was rich, meaty and also a big hit, as was the pizza. overall a good pit stop for a casual meal but certainly not worth the trek for a special occasion. for those who love proscuitto, parma ham etc. there is a very extensive menu to pick from.

Posted by: Patrick on 10 Apr ' 09 at 19:08

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Food was pretty good, italian style. Risotto better than average, the carbonara spaghetti was too thin though. The Tiramisu was too sloppy, that's easy to fix. The head chef seems not to take too much interest in the kitchen instead chatting to friends all evening. Dubai lacks half decent Italian restaurants but this was good enough that we'll go back. Ambience needs a few more candles and it'll be perfect.

Posted by: Nicola Siotto on 16 Feb ' 09 at 20:57

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• Best for: Business lunch
• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

Reached there with a friend for a lunch treat. Ordered some tagliatelle with ragu of lamb and a pizza. The pasta was not bad while I have been disappointed by the pizza and being an Italian I have a critical opinion.

Waiters lack of proper training and passion for their job. The one that served us was like a programmed recording machine.

The chef (Italian) came to greet us and here's the disappointment, when we told him the pizza wasn't as expected in an Italian restaurant, instead of taking our comments and reassuring us he said the pizza will not change so that's what they will continue to serve. So we have noted this and rest assured we will not return there for a very long time.

Posted by: David on 10 Jan ' 09 at 06:42

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Whilst somewhat out of the way, the food and ambience at this restaurant were excellent. The Salumeria was extensive interesting and is well worth trying. Shame it was not pushed or explained by the waiting staff. 'Home-made' fettuccine, king prawn and rocket was also top notch, full of flavour and plenty of perfectly cooked prawns. The atmosphere is relaxed making it a perfect place for a meal out with friends. Our only criticism was perhaps the deserts. The crème brulee was disappointing with brulee soggy rather than crispy. Reasonably priced and well worth departing from the beaten track. Will be going back again.

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