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Scalini Italian Ristorante – Four Seasons Restaurant Village, Dubai Dining at Scalini last night was nothing short of spectacular. Tucked discreetly in the basement of the Four Seasons Restaurant Village, Scalini immediately transports you to a charming trattoria somewhere in the heart of Italy. The moment you step out of the lift, you’re greeted by an atmosphere brimming with charisma, warmth, and authentic Italian charm. Although it had been nearly a year since my last visit, the staff welcomed me like a regular, elegant, attentive, and effortlessly professional. I was greeted by name and promptly escorted to our table, and even before I had the chance to order, they brought over a premium tequila they remembered I enjoyed. That level of attentiveness is rare, and it sets the tone for an unforgettable evening. The menu is extensive, brimming with incredible options, and our waiter, refined and well-versed, graciously walked us through some of Scalini’s most beloved dishes. We began with a beautifully prepared carpaccio, crafted tableside and dressed to perfection. This was followed by a divine ravioli served in a creamy mushroom and truffle sauce silky, rich, and utterly satisfying. As a surprise touch, the team placed zucchini chips on the table—light, crispy on the outside, soft within, and far from oily. A delightful addition I hadn’t tried before. Next came the lobster cocktail with a side of avocado one of the restaurant’s signatures and a standout dish by every measure. For the main course, we shared a one-kilo salt-baked sea bass, my preferred preparation and, without question, the finest rendition I’ve ever tasted. Moist, tender, and delicately flavoured, the fish was filleted with great care, served with nearly no bones, and truly showcased the kitchen’s craftsmanship. Throughout the evening, Salvatore Capone, the restaurant’s manager, made sure we were well taken care of. His presence was both discreet and on point, it’s clear that his leadership is reflected in a team that is polished, passionate, and genuinely committed to delivering an outstanding dining experience. In every respect from service to setting, Scalini delivered an evening of Italian hospitality at its very best. We couldn’t fault a single element of the night. It was, quite simply, divine and we’re deeply grateful for the care and excellence shown to us.
vlado bosanac
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Scalini in London has its league of customers who love to try their overwhelming yet straightforward dishes, for me too, that was the case. I visited Scalini in Chelsea (London), with a bunch of my colleagues who have a fair share of favourite dishes due to which we ended up going here more than often but who can complain when the comforting pasta and aromatic appetisers satisfy your cravings so magnificently well. Take a lift down the alley from the Four Season’s restaurant village and there you are fascinated by the charming courtyard with trees perched next to the table and seeing people merely enjoying their time here makes you feel happy to be here. Such a warm welcome and the staff overjoyed to guide you through their menu will surely leave you feeling loved. Going by my server’s suggestions, we try their creamy Burrata, Scalini Salad and one of the most luscious Prawn pastry dish simmered in a smooth buttery sauce. Each dish had an enriching flavour which makes it remarkable. Our mains were a feast of Veal, Chicken and Lobster Spaghetti. All the different meats and dishes make a rememberable mark on your palette but my favourite here was the Lobster Spaghetti, its a straightforward dish but each bite is blissful. The best part of the meal was their Tiramisu, comes in a generous side and can be easily devoured by two people. If you have a liking for coffee, you will appreciate this dessert a bit more. With that, I can assure you that Scalini is one of those unpretentious Italian restaurants in Dubai which impress you with their food more than anything else. For more reviews follow me on Instagram @Sana and my website Sana.ae
Sana C
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Nice place which lack a bit of charm, with a correct to good food, nothing wow except maybe the quality of the beluga caviar. We took octopus-potatoes salad, it was just correct and a tuna tatare; this one was below average compared to the numerous ones I tasted. Our main dishes were pastas, one with sea urching-prawns and one with caviar (a lot.. 30g if I remember) with a lemon base sauce. The pasta themselve were excellent, the urching sauce was not very delicate, good only. The caviar /lemon sauce was also not very delicate. Lemon sauce was far too strong, not masterizing this excellent caviar. The end results was quite deceptive versus some marketing ingredients. Let's talk quickly of the service... horrible, ask for advice and you will have a waiter rushing to give you miserably the list of available dishes, no passion, limited knowledge, go elsewhere if you want a relax atoisphere... at the end the waiters just presents you the whole menu... no interest. What about drinks? A cup of champagne tattainger @ 240aed.. is the more pricey by far even compared to the star michelin restaurant I've been to in Dubai, Singapore, France, etc.. You can't even see the server pouring the champagne in your cup, they bring you the glasses already filled! Never saw that! After we took a "scalini" labelled chardonay from Toscana (white wine) at 110-115 aed/glass. I recognize that this one was of quality for the price, a good surprise. Overall, I paid for 2 a bill of 2,200 aed... does not worst it for a 3.5/5 restaurant (in the ranking of a +/- 1,100 aed bill per person)... ... but make your own judgement! (I Apologise for spelling mIstake)
Laurent Rinaudo
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Ambience: It’s a nicely decorated restaurant. The space is not very big hence if you are looking for a more quiet / private ambience this place can definitely not offer that. ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ Food: Not to the standards expected at all. The bread basket was not fresh at all. The cheese in the salad was not fresh either. The pizza was served extremely cold. ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ Service: Hard to believe such a service from a fine dining restaurant. We sat down and they handed us the food menu and left the table. The correct order of serving a customer is to welcome them, give them the drink menu first, ask whether they want water or not and then give them the food menu and leave. The starter was served with the pizza at the same time. The pizza was extremely cold. Nobody served the pizza or asked if we want it to be served. We were half way through our pizza still eating and a member of the staff came and asked if we want to take away the pizza . I was so extremely surprised that I asked what is the rush? We are still eating!!!! The whole time we were under the impression that we are expected to eat , empty the table and leave … and that was exactly what we did to the extend that our whole dinning experience lasted only 1 hour! (People sit longer at KFC and McDonalds) ! ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ Overall: Not a very pleasant experience at all.
Mashiyaneh Htm
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Exquisite food. Very high quality, but you get what you pay for. Dishes are prepared elegantly, and some receive final prep tableside which makes for a very personal experience. Table service is timed to perfection with so much as a freshly put out cigarette being whisked away the moment it's stubbed, replaced with a fresh ashtray. Waiters are fluent in Italian, and butter/ olive oil are used smartly and liberally. Match this with the al fresco outdoor seating and the sum of all parts is an authentic Italian dining experience. Very impressive wine selection, and wait staff are experienced porters who can guide your selection. Parking is valet, and the lift to the mezzanine where the dining area is located is adorned in seating and paintings. Quite an experience. The atmosphere is calm and pleasant, however the bubble is popped just a bit toward the end when you discover the price for a meal for two can easily exceed the payment for one of the Ferraris you will have passed walking in. If you have a higher pallet, be prepared to exceed $400 USD per person. If you come prepared for this, you will undoubtedly have a great experience. Not at all over rated, and easily one of the best Italian dining experiences I've had outside Italia's borders. Just remember, a plane ticket to Italy itself doesn't cost much more...
Anthony Alessi
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I’ve visited Scalini twice so far. Both times l was very pleased with the dishes ordered. However, there can be slight improvements. Starters: I would recommend the Carpaccio Alla Rucola, the calamari fritti and the grilled squid stuffed with risotto. Other starters I tried were the Deep fried mozzarella and the avocado caldo. Mains: Out of the three pastas I tried, the Tagliolini al tartufo nero was my favorite. The Pappardelle and the Tagliatelle were also delicious. The staff members are friendly, chatty and professional with assistance. Improvements: The first time I was seated in the non smoking area, which was very hot. I wasn’t able to enjoy my food comfortably. It was also very tightly spaced and the waiters were accidentally bumping into each-other, our seats and into us. The smoking area on the other hand was cooler and slightly spacier. Another issue was delays both times with the bill. We’d have to ask 2 - 3 times for it ,which could take up to 10 mins to be received. If you’re visiting the restaurant you should take note that the four seasons valet will also take around 15-20 mins to bring the car back. Which is inconvenient. Overall, I would recommend the visit for the quality of food and the live experiences which we enjoyed. Thank you.
J A
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Restaurant Village, Near Four Seasons Hotel، - Jumeira St - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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