Il Forno, Al Wahda Mall — Restaurant in Abu Dhabi

I was in Al Wahda Mall and I was craving for an authentic Italian Pizza and Pasta. I was clueless where to eat so I have ask recommendations from my friends, and they have advised me to dine at IL FORNO.

I then headed to IL FORNO which is conveniently located on Level 2 (Food Court). Upon arrival, I was gracefully greeted by their staff. They were welcoming and attentive. They were also wearing gloves and masks and so I felt really safe.

I was then given the menu and I was surprised to see a lot of variations of authentic Italian Cuisines. This is what I was exactly looking for! While browsing the menu, I was assisted by their staff as I had couple of queries. She was explaining in detail what the dish is made of, how big the portions are and she also suggested some of their best-sellers. She was very patient and was very helpful. The starters were then served without waiting for so long, and it was fresh and hot! These are the mouth-watering dishes I have tried:

Monte Cristo Pizza Rolls -- It's made of Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Mushroom, Black Olives, Chicken, Pepperoni, Potato and Cheddar Cheese.

I know I have to start with the soup, but the looks of this dish is so inviting that I have to take a bite with it first! It was so delicious and I love how the flavors of the ingredients blend in my mouth. You can't miss to have this dish when you dine soon!

Now, after a couple of bites of Monte Cristo Pizza Rolls, I then enjoyed my Zuppa Di Funghi. It is basically a creamy fresh mushroom soup, but not the usual one! This one is more creamier and a bite of toasted bread makes a really good combination.

I also enjoyed a bowl of fresh salmon salad called Insalata Al Salmone. It is made of Roman Lettuce, Smoked Salmon, Boiled Eggs, Green Onion, Cucumber mixed with Ceasar Dressing. The vegetables are fresh and very clean, and the smoked salmon is delicious!

Not so long, our main course were delivered to our table. I was already tempted to dig into the pasta, but I thought of taking a bit of Mozzarella Caroza first. And yes, I did not regret it! It is now one of my favorites and I will definitely not miss it on my next meal.

Okay, its time for the main course! I ordered Spaghetti Paradiso. It's made of Italian tomato and roasted red pepper, pesto sauce, charcoal-grilled herbed chicken breast with cherry tomato. The ingredients were well-balanced and it is very delicious. The portion is already a good value for its price.

I also tried the Lasagna Di Pollo, which is made of layers of lasagna sheets stuffed with strips of grilled chicken, sweet red pepper, mushroom, Béchamel sauce, mozzarella cheese. Very authentic indeed! the texture of the lasagna sheets were perfect and not overcooked. The quality of the cheese is also of good quality! I wanted to take more bit but their best-seller pizza "iL Forno Pizza" is so tempting! It has Mozarella Cheese, tomato sauce, italian beef sausage, ground beef, beef pepperoni, green pepper, mushroom, onion, basil, oregano, green olives. The crust was perfectly baked. The vegetables and meat were well-cooked.

This pizza is getting all my attention, but Quattro Stragioni is also something we cannot ignore. It's basically a 4-season pizza, which is made of Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Seafood, Meat, Four Cheese, Vegetables. Each variety is so tasty and the quality is way beyond my expectations.

I also tried their Chicken Wings which was well-marinated as you can taste its meat flavor in every bite. Lastly, and the highlight of all, I had Tiramisu and Blueberry Cheesecake for dessert. Being having a sweeth tooth, I can say that it was one of the best desserts I ever tasted! Very creamy and not too sweet! Overall, I really enjoyed my dining experience, and I will definitely come...

. I could eat this Spaghetti Salsa di Ostriche paste every day of my life. It was so flavorful and my mouth is literally watering while penning down here. This is one dish you must try if you're a pasta lover; the rich creamy pasta cooked in white sauce, olive oil, shrimp, calamari, bacon-topped with oyster sauce. . Well, If you know me well, you know my love for Italian cuisine and il forno never failed to impress me, from the friendly staff to the delicious food they will make our mind and tummy all the time happy. . These are other dishes I suggest to you guys.

Seafood soup - our family favorite, it's actually a symphony of flavors & texture in my mouth. Try it, and this will surely uplift your taste buds with its mouth-watering taste. . Chicken wings served with original ranch dressing, we opted for medium spice level, you can adjust your spice levels here. I basically love the seasoning, it's good & perfect for my taste. .

This pepperoni pizza is anyway excellent here. It has an excessive quantity of cheese and sauce and pepperoni. Just one slice of this will make you incredibly satisfied.. .

And I cannot stop ordering Lasagna. This time also I tasted Il Forno Lasagna Di Pollo and this version is addictive!!  It has everything you want in a lasagna. Heavy Creamy cheese on top and the sauce is so meaty. . The place is a must-try for all Italian...

الحياة عبارة عن مزيج من المعكرونة السحرية والبيتزا لازانيا وكل أنواع الجبن بينهما 🤩🤩

Most scrumptious Italian restaurant @ilfornouae Located inside Wahda Mall's food court 👌

🔸I went for their pizza chicken tikka masala 🍕 It had the perfect smoky flavor and a tint different spices 💯

🔸The pasta I tried off their menu was Penne Cacciator Star 🍝. It was full of flavors topped with baked cheese 🧀 It had that amazing cheese pull when you dig in for a bite 🍴💯

🔸 Moving on to the monte cristo aka Pizza rolls 🌯 these were the star of their menu I really loved the texture and taste of these rolls 💯

🔸I haven't had spaghetti in a long time so I went with their Spaghetti di buffalo 🍝. It had buffalo sausages and it's tomato sauce had a tint of rosemary. Also it had a perfect cheesy flavor too 💯🤤

🔸I also went for Zuppa- e- min Strone aka soup 🍲 It tasted hot and spicy had lots and lots of veggies. Great taste 💯👌

الوجبة المثالية لا تكتمل بدون حلوى مثالية ☺️💯 🔸Blueberry cheesecake was the perfect dessert I opted for It had the right amount of sweet & the blueberry sauce it was topped with was irresistible 🤤🥧

The place is cosy and classic gives off decent vibes. The food was well presented and served fresh, very appetizing cuisine. 🍕🤤

If you're an Italian lover then this place is definitely a gem- spot for you 💯👌🤤

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