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| While the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah is synonymous with the elegance and luxury of the hotel chain as well as perfectly congruous with the city and its vast number of similarly sumptuous accommodations, it is in the lobby of this famous place where the elements of style and excellence are to be found in their most appealing form. Secreted away from the main area is the award-winning Italian restaurant Bice. |
| 'Bice' was the affectionate cognomen of Beatrice Ruggini, a woman whose family cucina has inspired the cuisine of this uncompromisingly authentic Italian eatery. It is place which contains the two famous qualities for which the Italians are celebrated throughout the world, delightful regional food and beautiful design. |
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Bice
Mina Seyahi Street
Po Box 2431
Dubai
Tel : +971 4 399 1111
Fax : +971 4 399 1112
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| While Beatrice's family kitchen of the 1920s may not have been furnished to the same standards of contemporary elegance, these two elements of food and design are comfortable companions and serve to announce the restaurant as one which takes pride in bringing the best of Italy to all who venture through the front door. |
| More than merely offering known and loved dishes in appealing environs, the cuisine at Bice is a veritable feast for sophisticated diners. You will certainly find a pizza or two, baked in a timeless tradition and oozing that essential Italian quality which makes for a great pie, but as delectable as the pizzas are, they are just one of the offerings which make up a vast, varied and exciting menu of sophisticated fine dining. |
| Before the food arrives and the adventure of aroma and taste begins, you'll glide across the chic gloss and contrasting tones of the wooden floors, to be seated at a pristine, elegant table. If yours is to be an evening meal, then you will most likely also be welcomed by the light touch of the pianist as he tickles the ivories and brings a jazz standard or two to the hum of convivial diners. It is a welcome to be savoured and the ideal introduction to the carefully considered menu. |
| Bice is renowned for its warm, personable service which you will experience quickly upon arriving. The knowledgeable wait staff will be on hand to help you decide on which of the 47 dishes will make for your most magical meal. Unlike many Italian fine dining eateries, Bice has given over considerable attention to a diverse choice of appetizers. Diners who are attuned to the artisanal approach to the country's many cured meats, might like to reward their desire for salty beef by ordering the bresaola. This traditionally cured salted beef is complemented with the creamy richness of buffalo mozzarella and ever so sweet tomato. |
| Given Bice's generous portions, you might be tempted to eschew the main courses altogether and opt for a few more appetizers. As tempting as they are, it would be shame to turn your back on the magnificent offerings which Chef Andrea Mugavero cooks with talent and passion. |
| For authentic regional food cooked with prize ingredients and inspired nuances in a way which would do Beatrice Ruggini proud, there are many dishes familiar and comforting, just as there as those which come from regional Italy but rarely find a place on a restaurant menu, the sort of dishes which require a special understanding of a rich culinary tradition. |
| From coastal Italy you'll find delightful seafood dishes from the sweet flesh of scallops and prawns, to delicacies like Bluefin tuna. Diners looking for pasta will find a wonderful selection, just as those who prefer the nuttiness of a great risotto will find something to nourish and surprise. Of course, the Italian kitchen has a long love affair with exceptionally prepared meat dishes. If you're looking for the hearty flavors of beautiful lamb or beef prepared according to old family recipes, then Bice is the place to sink your teeth into that which nourishes the soul. |
| Another appealing attribute of this exemplary eatery is its rather comprehensive wine list. Offering in excess of 200 hundred bottles, it might be enough to temp any oenophile in city which is notorious for its paucity of extensive wine lists. But it is not merely the number which makes it an enticing read. The many bottles range from modestly prices glasses of house wine to be quaffed liberally with a lunchtime pizza, to bottles which would have any serious collector asking to see the cellar. |
| Few Italian chefs could respect themselves if they were not equal to the task of creating exquisite desserts. Chef Andrea Mugavero is obviously right at home with the fine confections which make up the dolce course. You can expect intricacies of flavour that come from a perfect balance of ingredients, contrasting textures like silken cream with crunchy pastry. Also masters of gelato and sorbet, Bice has a treasure trove of lovely cold desserts, as well a generous supply of those which make the most of fresh fruits. |
| Although Bice at the Dubai Hilton is not the only one to be found, it is one of those rare restaurants which have earned their credentials over many years. Now you can find a Bice eatery in many of the globe's top culinary destinations. Aside from the stellar service, attention to style and, naturally, the great food, it is for the consistency with which Bice manages to deliver truly exceptional meals that it is considered one of very best of Dubai's fine dining establishments. |
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