Boasting the freshest ingredients and the most authentic dishes, Vero Italiano Restaurant goes beyond a traditional gastronomic experience, encompassing the very essence of Italian culture
Abu Dhabi, February 4, 2025: Nestled within the iconic Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi, Vero Italiano embraces the true soul of Italian cuisine. A rustic Italian restaurant at its core, it combines fine dining with authentic flavours, serving handcrafted pasta and wood-fired pizzas cooked to perfection. Through its sophisticated interiors featuring both indoor and al fresco dining, Mediterranean-inspired sips, and the scent of fresh Italian herbs permeating the restaurant, Vero Italiano promises to transport guests to the vibrant heart of the Amalfi coast.
Situated in the lively centre of Abu Dhabi’s entertainment, retail, and residential district, Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi, which intertwines modern style with traditional heritage, plays home to Vero Italiano. As the hotel’s newest dining option, which is open to both in-house guests and visitors for à la carte dining, Vero Italiano seeks to blend the lively essence of Italy with the elegance of Abu Dhabi, offering a welcoming and refined dining experience.
The venue’s décor reflects the vibrant charm of Italian homes, offering a relaxed and welcoming fine dining experience where guests are treated like family. With its rustic yet vintage ambience, Vero Italiano celebrates togetherness, providing the perfect backdrop for sharing unforgettable moments with loved ones.
Showcasing the taste of home, Vero Italiano’s handcrafted dishes are made with love, utilising the finest ingredients from the country, all expertly crafted by artisans. With an emphasis on authentic flavours, the restaurant is a haven for those seeking soulful comfort foods.
An epicurean journey through Italy awaits, designed to tantalise taste buds and capture the true essence of Italian cuisine. Guests can begin their meal with mouthwatering starters such as creamy Burrata, delicate Beef Carpaccio, and tender Braised Octopus, each more delectable than the last. Alternatively savour, a classic Italian staple with the Vitello Tonnato, a Piedmontese dish of chilled veal in a rich, tuna-infused sauce.
For the main course, the restaurant offers a selection of wood-fired pizzas and calzones topped with a harmonious blend of vibrant flavours. Meanwhile, pasta enthusiasts will delight in dishes like the rich and hearty Maltagliati, a homemade veal ragout. As for the Veal Scallopini, guests can experience a timeless Italian favourite featuring tender, thinly sliced veal sautéed in butter and finished with a tangy, velvety piccata sauce.
To complete the dining experience on a sweet note, savour desserts such as the classic Tiramisu and velvety Panna Cotta, paired perfectly with an extensive grape menu and refreshing Italian cocktails, ideal for an aperitivo.
Newly Opened, Vero Italiano is marking its long-awaited launch with a special treat for the guests adding an extra touch of luxury and excitement to the opening of this exceptional dining venue. The restaurant is open to Abu Dhabi gourmet enthusiasts with prior reservations ensuring an impeccable dining experience.
Open daily from 6.30 pm until 11.00 pm, Vero Italiano promises an exquisite dining experience that combines the authentic flavours of Italy with the luxurious allure of Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi.
*For bookings and more information, call 02 498 0000, email dine-in.marina@rixos.com, or visit https://allinclusive-collection.com/en/hotel/rixos-marina-abu-dhabi/.
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ABOUT RIXOS MARINA ABU DHABI
Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi is an iconic architectural landmark that unites the very best of Arabic and Turkish culture, dining and hospitality. Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s retail, entertainment and residential hub, Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi is a multifaceted resort presiding over sparkling waters and a sandy shoreline. Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi reflects the versatility of Abu Dhabi as both a cosmopolitan city abounding with enriching experiences and an archipelago with a rich natural and aquatic heritage. Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi seamlessly fuses sophisticated aquatic and arabesque design to tell the story of Abu Dhabi from its ancient seafaring origins to a thriving cosmopolitan city that takes pride in its heritage and ultimate luxury experiences.
Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi is part of Ennismore, a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Ennismore is a joint venture with Accor, formed in 2021.
ABOUT RIXOS HOTELS
Established in 2000, Rixos is one of the world’s fastest-growing luxury hotel chains specialising in luxurious all-inclusive holidays. At the heart of every Rixos Hotel & Resort is a revitalising wellness spa with an authentic Turkish Hammam, renowned for its unique selection of spa rituals, revolutionary entertainment programme, one-of-a-kind children’s edutainment programme at Rixy Kids Club, and action-packed challenges at Exclusive Sports Club. Each hotel offers a distinctive variety of restaurants and bars, an exciting entertainment and sports schedule, and a diverse range of lavishly appointed rooms and suites.
Each Rixos, be it in Turkey, the UAE, Russia, Croatia, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, serves as a genuinely inspiring location due to its best-in-class facilities, dining options and entertainment venues. The award-winning Rixos Hotels have received global recognition from distinguished professional bodies, including the American Five Star Diamond Award, Conde Nast, World Travel Awards, Haute Grandeur Global Awards and TripAdvisor.
Rixos Hotels currently operates six hotels in the United Arab Emirates: Rixos Premium Dubai in JBR and Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites in Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, Rixos Bab Al Bahr in Ras Al Khaimah and Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah in Ras Al Khaimah, and Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island and Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi.
Rixos Hotels is part of Ennismore, a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Ennismore is a joint venture with Accor, formed in 2021.