THE LONG BREAKFAST
There is no better way than to start the day with The Long Breakfast at Cucina available daily from 8 am to 3 pm.
SMOOTHIES & JUICES
Peanut butter, nutella, banana, coconut milk
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د.إ 38
Protein powder
د.إ15.00
Kale, avocado, peach, honey syrup, oat milk
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د.إ 38
Protein powder
د.إ15.00
Mixed berries, oat milk, yogurt
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د.إ 38
Protein powder
د.إ15.00
Freshly Squeezed Juices
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د.إ 25
Orange, Grapefruit, Carrot, Watermelon, Green Apple
BAKERY
Selection of Italian pastries & breads
per breakfast basket -
د.إ 60
Baked daily Italian pastries and breads with compotes, jams and spreads form the cabinet (G) (D)
BREAKFAST PIZZAS
Di maiale (P) (G) (D)
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د.إ 85
Bacon, pork sausage, borlotti beans, tomato sauce, eggs, mozzarella
Di salmone (D) (G)
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د.إ 85
Smoked salmon avocado, arugula, cheese sauce
COLD
Carpaccio di anguria (D) (N) (V)
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د.إ 60
Watermelon carpaccio, mixed berries, roasted almond, lemon zest, yogurt gelato
Salmone barbabietola (D) (G)
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د.إ 80
Beetroot cured salmon, ricotta cheese, fennel, capers, arugula
Il tagliare del macellaio (P) (G)
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د.إ 75
Butcher pork cold cuts
Cucina parfait (N) (D) (V)
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د.إ 45
Chia seeds, mango, granola, mixed nuts, Greek yogurt
Colazone sana (N) (V)
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د.إ 60
Toasted quinoa bowl, avocado, kale, poached eggs, pumpkin, board beans and citrus
HOT
Chef's Signature
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د.إ 70
Home-made bacon slab, red capsicum, chilli jam (P)
Shakshuka all’Italiana (V) (D) (G)
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د.إ 75
Borlotti beans, tomato sauce, fresh basil, poached eggs, pizza bread bowl
Uovo alla benedict (P) (D) (V)
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د.إ 85
Crispy potatoes, fired eggs, parmesan cheese sauce, tomato powder, prosciutto crudo
Le Uova di Cucina (D) (V)
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د.إ 65
Cucina omellete, ricotta cheese, grilled asparagus black truffle
La grande colazione del macellaio (G) (P)
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د.إ 110
Fried eggs, smoked pork belly, borlotti beans, portobello mushrooms, pork sausage, toasted focaccia
*Non Pork option available
Eggs Florentine (D) (G) (V)
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د.إ 65
Toasted multigrain bread, sautéed spinach, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce
Add prosciutto crudo | cured salmon
د.إ10.00
Pomodori alla griglia (V) (G)
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د.إ 65
Grilled heirloom tomatoes on altamura bread basil olive oil
Pane Tostato con Avocado (G) (D) (N) (V)
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د.إ 75
Crushed avocado, tomato, poached egg, sour dough
Chef’s pancake (G) (D) (N) (V)
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د.إ 60
Mascarpone gelato, fresh honey, roasted walnuts, mixed berries
FROM THE TABLE
Caciocavallo impiccato
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د.إ 65
Hanging Basilicata cheese melted over charcoal, scraped over Italian farm bread with relish and pickles (D) (G)
SELECTION OF SIDES
Choice of Sides
Sautéed mushroom -
د.إ 35
3 x Sausages (P) -
د.إ 35
Roasted baby potato -
د.إ 35
Grilled asparagus -
د.إ 35
Add an Egg -
د.إ 35
BREAKFAST COCKTAILS
Pelandrone
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د.إ 45
Pineapple cordial, fresh cucumber, gin, lemongrass soda
Sweet mary
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د.إ 48
Vodka, celery, lemon bitters, tomato juice, Cucina tomato sauce and Balsamic vinegar
Pretty & orange mimosa
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د.إ 45
Orange ginger reduction, mandarin gelato, prosecco
BEVANDE A COLAZIONE
Ice teas
Iced Blackcurrant Hibiscus & Rosemary -
د.إ 30
Iced Peach & Jasmine -
د.إ 30
Healthy shots
Flu Fighter | Ginger lemon honey -
د.إ 15
Antioxidant | Apple Celery Chilli -
د.إ 15
VINO ALLA SPINA
CARAFE WINES
Carafe of Prosecco
150 ml -
د.إ 45
250 ml -
د.إ 55
500 ml -
د.إ 95
750 ml -
د.إ 135
MONTHLY PASTA MENU
AUGUST SPECIALS
Tortelli di agnello (N)(G)(D)
Sharing -
د.إ 110
Single -
د.إ 75
Handmade tortelli filled with lamb, artichoke purée, hazelnut, lamb jus
Strozzapreti ai 3 pomodori (G)
Sharing -
د.إ 95
Single -
د.إ 65
Yellow & red datterino, plum tomatoes, basil leaves
Ravioli di maiale (P)(G)(D)
Sharing -
د.إ 110
Single -
د.إ 75
Ravioli filled with roasted pork, thyme butter, pork jus, porcini powder, green oil
Linguine patate, cozze e limone (G)
Sharing -
د.إ 125
Single -
د.إ 85
Handmade linguine pasta, potato cream, mussels, lemon
Risotto alla parmigiana (D)
Sharing -
د.إ 95
Single -
د.إ 65
Risotto rice, eggplant, confit cherry tomato purée, roasted buffalo mozzarella, basil
Cannelloni (G)
Sharing -
د.إ 125
Single -
د.إ 85
Handmade cannelloni filled with shrimps, bisque sauce, mussels, lemon
Culurgiones arrosto (G)(D)(N)
Sharing -
د.إ 110
Single -
د.إ 75
Roasted ravioli filled with potato, pecorino & mint, basil pesto, salted ricotta, sundried tomato
Spaghetti alla Trapanese (G)(N)(D)
Sharing -
د.إ 95
Single -
د.إ 65
Spaghetti, Trapanese pesto, anchovy butter, lemon breadcrumbs
LUNCH
ANTIPASTI & SALADS
Burrata di Andria (V) (D)
Sharing -
د.إ 85
Single -
د.إ 45
Burrata, fresh oregano, tomatoes from the market
gluten-free
د.إ3.00
Carpaccio di Manzo (D)
Sharing -
د.إ 95
Thinly sliced wagyu beef, garden lettuce, parmesan, honey dressing, black truffle
gluten-free
د.إ3.00
Fiori di Zucca (D)
Sharing -
د.إ 105
Single -
د.إ 70
Crispy zucchini blossom, ricotta cheese, anchovies
Peperoni Panzanella (V)
Sharing -
د.إ 70
Single -
د.إ 40
Grilled marinated capsicum, garlic, olive oil, mint leaves, rustic bread
Insalata di radicchio con pere (V) (N) (D)
Sharing -
د.إ 70
Single -
د.إ 40
Red radicchio lettuce, pear,gorgonzola, walnuts, aged balsamico, olive oil
SCHIACCIATA TOSCANA
Giant Focaccia Sandwich
Focaccia ripiena con mortadella (P) (D) (G)
Single -
د.إ 75
Pork mortadella, pistachios, burrata cheese, olive oil
Focaccia ripiena Vegetariana (D) (V) (G)
Single -
د.إ 60
Heirloom tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella cheese, rocket leaves
Focaccia ripiena con Polpo e patate (G)
Single -
د.إ 75
Grilled octopus, iceberg lettuce, lemon mayonnaise, potatoes, olive oil
Focaccia Salsiccia e scarola (P) (G)
Single -
د.إ 80
Pork sausage, scarola lettuce, taggiasca olives, garlic
PIZZA FRITTA AL FORNO
Bufalina (D) (G) (V)
Sharing -
د.إ 75
Fresh buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil, olive oil
Al Tartufo (D) (V) (G)
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د.إ 90
Fresh ricotta cheese, spinach, fresh truffle shaved
SECONDI Copy
Gamberoni alla Griglia (S)
Sharing -
د.إ 190
Single -
د.إ 120
Grilled king prawns, lemon olive oil, parsley, fennel salad
Orata all’ Cartoccio
Sharing -
د.إ 190
Sea bream cartoccio style, lemon, olives, datterino tomatoes, basil leaves, potatoes
Pollo alla griglia
Sharing -
د.إ 150
Crispy whole baby chicken, new potatoes, portobello mushrooms
Salsiccia e Spinaci (P) (G)
Sharing -
د.إ 210
Single -
د.إ 140
Pork sausage, sautéed spinach, garlic, red chilli, bread crumbs
Arancino siciliano (V) (D)
Sharing -
د.إ 160
Breaded rice ball, saffron, green peas, parmesan, black olives
ANTIPASTI
“Condividere il cibo non significa solo mangiare, il cibo ci unisce, da un senso di appartenenza e crea connessioni che rimangono per sempre!”
“Sharing food is more than eating, it unites us, provides a sense of belonging and creates lasting connections.”
- Chef Emanuele Rizzo
Open daily from 6 pm to 11 pm
ANTIPASTI
Burrata di Andria (V) (D)
Single -
د.إ 40
Sharing -
د.إ 85
Burrata, fresh oregano, tomatoes from the market
gluten-free
د.إ3.00
Fiori di Zucca (D)
Single -
د.إ 70
Sharing -
د.إ 105
Crispy zucchini blossom, ricotta cheese, anchovies
Stufato di cozze (A)
Single -
د.إ 85
Sharing -
د.إ 55
Mussels sauteed, tomato, basil, & white wine
Carpaccio di Manzo (D)
Sharing -
د.إ 95
Thinly sliced wagyu beef, garden lettuce, parmesan, honey dressing, black truffle
gluten-free
د.إ3.00
Carpaccio di melanzane (V)
Single -
د.إ 55
Sharing -
د.إ 75
Grilled eggplant, lemon balm, olive oil, aged balsamic, ricotta forte cheese
Frisella di Grano Duro e Polipetti
Single -
د.إ 50
Sharing -
د.إ 70
Baby octopus, tomatoes, capers, anchovies, olive oil, garlic on crisp bread
gluten-free
د.إ3.00
Tagliere del Macellaio (P)
Single -
د.إ 55
Sharing -
د.إ 80
Butcher’s pork board
ZUPPA
La Jota Friulana (P)
Single -
د.إ 45
White cabbage, beans, potatoes, pork meat
Zuppa di Crostacei
Single -
د.إ 75
Shellfish soup, langoustine, prawns, mussels, clams, tomatoes, parsley
PIZZA FRITTA AL FORNO
Bufalina (D) (G)
Sharing -
د.إ 75
Fresh buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil, olive oil
Al Tartufo (D) (G) (V)
Sharing -
د.إ 85
Ricotta, spinach, truffle
Caponata (V)
Sharing -
د.إ 75
Eggplant, capsicum, tomato, zucchini, pinenuts, raisins, red vinegar
Prosciutto Melone (D) (P) (G)
Sharing -
د.إ 80
Prosciutto crudo, cantaloupe, aged balsamic reduction
INSALATE
Insalata di Tonno
Single -
د.إ 45
Sharing -
د.إ 75
Baby gem lettuce, Ventresca tuna, vegetables, white wine vinegar, olive oil
Peperoni Panzanella (V)
Sharing -
د.إ 70
Single -
د.إ 40
Grilled marinated capsicum, garlic, olive oil, mint leaves, rustic bread
Insalata di radicchio con pere (D)
Sharing -
د.إ 70
Single -
د.إ 40
Red radicchio lettuce, pear,gorgonzola, walnuts, aged balsamico, olive oil
SECONDI
SECONDI
Brasato Lento di Capra
Sharing -
د.إ 170
Single -
د.إ 90
Slow braised goat, baked agria potatoes
Gamberoni alla Griglia (S)
Sharing -
د.إ 190
Single -
د.إ 120
Grilled king prawns, lemon olive oil, parsley, fennel salad
Veal Milanese (G)
Sharing -
د.إ 230
Breaded cutlet, rocket leaves, plum tomatoes
Costolette d’Agnello (N)
Sharing -
د.إ 220
Single -
د.إ 140
Lamb rack, tomato, mustard, vegetable caponata, pinenuts, basil leaves
Orata all’ Cartoccio
Sharing -
د.إ 190
Sea bream cartoccio style, lemon, olives, datterino tomatoes, basil leaves, potatoes
Polpo alla Griglia
Single -
د.إ 110
Sharing -
د.إ 190
Grilled octopus, friarelli pepper, potato puree, red chili oil
Costolette di Maiale (P)
Sharing -
د.إ 190
Single -
د.إ 90
Slow cooked pork ribs, carrots, tomatoes, onion, herbs
Salsiccia e Spinaci (P) (G)
Sharing -
د.إ 210
Single -
د.إ 140
Pork sausage, sautéed spinach, garlic, red chilli, bread crumbs
Tomahawk 1.3kg (D)
Sharing -
د.إ 780
Melted Italian butter 3 sides
Pollo alla griglia
Sharing -
د.إ 150
Crispy whole baby chicken, new potatoes, portobello mushrooms
Arancino siciliano (V)
Sharing -
د.إ 160
Breaded rice ball, saffron, green peas, parmesan, black olives
CONTORNI
Carciofi gratinati (V) (D)
Sharing -
د.إ 45
Artichokes gratin
Patate Arrosto (V)
Sharing -
د.إ 30
Roasted agria potatoes with sea salt and rosemary
Porro grigliato (V)
Sharing -
د.إ 40
Beetroot infused grilled leeks
DOLCI
DOLCI
Too good to share!
Tiramisu (D) (G)
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د.إ 50
Lady finger biscuits, coffee, mascarpone cheese, cocoa powder
Brioche con gelato(D) (G)
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د.إ 50
Handmade Italian brioche, gelato
Marsala zabaione (D) (G)
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د.إ 50
Zabaione cream, puff pastry, dark chocolate
Macedonia di fragole (D)
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د.إ 50
Organic strawberries, sorrento lemon, cream
Pizza fritta dolce (D) (N) (G)
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د.إ 50
Sweet fried pizza, pistacchio paste, fig powder, white chocolate, yogurt gelato
Chef Rizzo's gelato special (D) (G) (N)
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د.إ 70
A combination of your choice of three different gelatos, crushed nuts, cookies, and chocolate syrup, topped with candy floss.
GELATI
Gelateria by Cucina
The Giveback Flavour
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د.إ 25
Al Jalila Foundation is a global philanthropic organisation dedicated to transforming lives through medical research, education and treatment in the UAE. Al Jalila Foundation promotes medical education and research by investing in the UAE’s medical treatment capabilities, it provides scholarships to nurture a home-grown generation of medical professionals and supports ground-breaking research that addresses health challenges prevalent in the region.
When you buy a scoop of The Giveback Flavour at The Gelateria by Cucina, 50% of the proceeds from this flavour go to support Al Jalila’s Farah Program
Selection of Homemade Gelati
Vanilla (D) -
د.إ 25
Yogurt (D) -
د.إ 25
Stracciatella (D) -
د.إ 25
Dulce de leche (D) -
د.إ 25
Gorgonzola (D) -
د.إ 25
Cioccolato (D) -
د.إ 25
Espresso (D) -
د.إ 25
Pistachio (D) (N) -
د.إ 25
Fragola (D) -
د.إ 25
Mango sorbetto -
د.إ 25
Mandarino sorbetto -
د.إ 25
BEVANDE
From classic cocktails with a Cucina twist, to non-alcoholic signature serves, Cucina has you covered! Other beers, aperitifs, spirits, Grappa, bottles of wine and soft beverages available.
TWISTED CLASSICS
Tucci
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د.إ 45
Blackberry infused gin, martini rubino, rinomato, strawberry shrub, grapefruit bitters
Negroni Jalisco
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د.إ 58
Mezcal, cinzano 1757, rinomato, lemon bitters
1871
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د.إ 48
Campari, martini rubino, fresh orange juice, elderflower tonic
Cucina Sgroppino
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د.إ 50
Limoncello, grapefruit vodka, lemon sorbet, sparkling wine, chocolate bitters
Giovanni
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د.إ 46
Gin, campari, peach puree, fresh lemon
Amaretto Martini
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د.إ 56
Vodka, amaretto, espresso, honey
Sperlonga
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د.إ 54
Gin, elderflower, basil, fresh lemon, honey, foam
Spritz a Moda Mio
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د.إ 52
Lillet rose, elderflower, sparkling wine, peach bitters
Cucina Spritz
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د.إ 53
Martini fiero, martini ambrato, berry shrub, sparkling wine, chocolate bitters
Polignano A Mare
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د.إ 52
Blackberry infused gin, strawberry puree, strawberry shrub, grapefruit tonic, saline, aromatic bitters
NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS
Siciliano
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د.إ 32
Lyre’s Italian Orange, Lyre’s Apéritif Rosso, San Pellegrino aranciata rosso, vanilla, saline
Amaretti Sour
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د.إ 32
Lyre’s Amaretti, aromatic bitter, lemon, plant-based foam
Amalfi Spritz
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د.إ 35
Lyre’s Italian Spritz, alcohol free prosecco
Floreale Mela
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د.إ 25
Elderflower, green apple juice, basil, fig, lime, soda
CUCINA SODAS
House-made, naturally sweetened infusions.
CUCINA SODA SELECTION
Lemon & rosemary -
د.إ
Strawberry & basil -
د.إ
Blackberry & thyme -
د.إ
Lavendar & lemon -
د.إ
Ginger & honey -
د.إ
VINO ALLA SPINA
CARAFE WINES
Carafe Wines Bianco Selection
250 ml -
د.إ 55
500 ml -
د.إ 95
750 ml -
د.إ 135
Trebbiano
Carafe Wine Rosato
250 ml -
د.إ 55
500 ml -
د.إ 95
750 ml -
د.إ 135
Cucina Grenache blend
Carafe Wines Rosso Selection
250 ml -
د.إ 55
500 ml -
د.إ 95
750 ml -
د.إ 135
Sangiovese
Cucina Malbec Peach Home Blend (Chilled)