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Il Borro
One of Dubai’s most recognizable Italian restaurants has to be Il Borro. For many, this Jumeirah Al Naseem-based location has been a go-to for years. With a generous invitation, how could I say no? I lucked into visiting for a special seasonal alba truffle selection (yes, to the tagliolini), although I was also impressed with several beautiful vegetarian dishes. Service remains a high point, as does the consistency of the dishes. Overall, Il Borro is a place for a lovely lunch or dinner — there’s a reason it’s buzzing after all these years.
Would I return to Il Borro? Yes. Alici and The Artisan still top my list for Italian in Dubai, but a lazy lunch at Il Borro is always lush.
I was a guest of Il Borro.
Odeon
I was fortunate to visit Odeon earlier in the year for a beautiful breakfast (egg soldiers with truffle butter!) and was happy to accept a recent weekend lunch invitation. Chef Thoma…
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