Tucked away in the heart of Souk Al Manzil, Marzano is top of our list of Dubai dining venues for its rock-bottom prices and well executed menu of Italian classics. Upon entering, soak up the vibrant atmosphere from the open kitchen, where you’ll catch chefs expertly kneading, pinching and throwing pizza dough whilst the team of cooks are busy stirring pots of bubbling pastas and fragrant sauces on the hob.

With an extensive menu packed with regional favourites, its hard to know where to begin. To start, opt for slabs of creamy melt in the mouth buffalo mozzarella served with slices of shiny vine tomatoes – red, ripe and bursting with flavour. Next up, tantalise your taste buds with dozens of delightful classics. There’s pasta drenched in a rich, spicy arrabbiata sauce, risotto marinara, a creamy bowl of rice cooked with a generous portion of mussels, clams and king prawns and a tasty pumpkin ravioli amongst other culinary delights. Meat-lovers won’t be disappointed either as the menu is also packed with hearty dishes, from beaf steak to perfectly pink veal and yummy lamb cutlets.

To finish, tempt your tum with the delicious array of desserts on offer. With everything you’d expect from a typical Italian eaterie, you can choose from calorific panna cotta, golden-tinged crème brulee and creamy, coffee flavoured tiramisu. Bellissimo!

Top 3 dish picks
Pasta Arrabbiata
Risotto Marinara
Tiramisu

Souk Al Manzil, Old Town 04 420 1136