A friend’s 40th was an occasion I’d been looking forward to for some time. Even better? We’d be celebrating at the recently opened Bulgari Resort, a property I was insanely curious about. While I could go into many reasons why I love the hotel (it feels like NOTHING else in Dubai), unfortunately, Il Ristorante does not live up to the expectations of the brand or the chef, Niko Romito. While I’ve not dined at Chef Niko’s other venues, I feel that something got a bit lost in translation here — and what is delivered is not quite a fine dining experience, nor is it truly rustic. The meal started with a cup of delicious vegetable consomme, served in a charming bowl, along with some uniquely made breadsticks and a freshly baked loaf of bread. After a quick review, I decided to opt for the tasting menu, because, well, that’s kind of what…
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