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| Frankie's Italian Bar and Grill is the self-titled restaurant of famous Italian jockey, Frankie Dettori, who has collaborated with the well known culinary personality and British chef, Marco Pierre White to create an eatery which is as elegant as it is convivial, as inviting as the food it delicious. |
| Diners who have spent any time in England over the last few years will know that there are a few Frankie's eateries dotted around the countryside. Although these restaurants stand out above other aspirant places offering the authentic flavors of sophisticated fine dining, they seem like a prelude to the team's first culinary foray outside the United Kingdom. It is fitting that the first Frankie's to be opened in another country should be located in Dubai. |
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Frankies
Mina Seyahi Street
Po Box 75626
Dubai
Tel : +971 4 399 4311
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| As a jockey, Frankie Dettori's win at the Dubai World Cup in 2006 is already the substance of legend and it is only natural that his occasional home city would prove the most enticing place to expand his franchise. Those who know the expectation of high standards which afflict all budding restaurateurs in this city on the Persian Gulf, will know that for any new place to succeed they can be no room compromise. |
| This is where Chef Marco Pierre White's talent comes to the fore. Bringing his particular facility with great ingredients to a kitchen of exceptionally practiced staff, he is the vital culinary component of an eatery which first greets you with its tasteful style and pervasive luxury, albeit of the most sociable variety. |
| Welcomed into the convivial interior by way of the pianist who furnishes the tableau with his adept tinkling of the keys, you'll find yourself part of the warm ambiance in no time at all. The menu is veritable treasure trove of tantalizing morsels, ranging from the comfort of home-style country cooking from rural Italy, to dishes which Marco Pierre White has revised to excite and surprise discerning contemporary gourmets of every description. |
| The initial round of moreish delights are offered in the form of Small or Substantial Canapés. If you're planning on ordering a hearty main, you might do well to try only one or two morsels from the small canapés selection. Here you'll find Chef White's characteristic flair with a wide range of ingredients as well as the clever inclusion of a couple elements from greater Europe. |
| The Smoked Salmon Roulade is a perfect opener for the palate, although the Duck Rillettes with Cornichons are sure fire winner for those who love the rich and succulent flesh of our fine feathered friends. Of course, you'll fine tempting authentic creations like the Crostini of Parma Ham and Melon, as well as the simply marvelous little tarts like the warm Spinach and Ricotta offering. For a slightly more filling appetizer, the likes of the Crab Spring Rolls are a parcel of crispy loveliness and the Half Artichokes with Creamed Spinach are a real treat. |
| Although recognized throughout Dubai as a prime spot for great Italian fare, it is also an easy-going restaurant, conducive to family meals and good times, making for a lively late night spot. With this in mind, it's not hard to understand why such effort has been given to the creation of perfect pizzas. |
| Flavors are traditional and pies are baked to golden-base magnificence. Pizza lovers who prefer their pie unfettered by too many ingredients would do well to try the Basilico, a feast of pure flavors which come in strong from the buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and, naturally, the freshest basil. |
| The Napoletana is universal favorite for gourmet pizza eaters who have discovered the special salty deliciousness to be found in capers, anchovies and olives. Devotees need only to order Frankie's version of this legendary pie to realize how passion and talent can lift the known and loved into the realm of the divine. |
| On a menu which delves into the traditional as adeptly as it supplies the inventive, it's little surprise to find a wealth of diversity in the main courses. A traditional Bolognese might be that which tempts you to indulge the simple pleasure of comfort food in its best guise, while others may prefer the sweeter and more succulent satisfaction of Glazed Belly Pork Marco Polo, or perhaps the delectations of Confit of Crispy Duck with Olives will do the trick. |
| Even the beautiful beef that is reserved for ribeye lovers hasn't escaped the touch of culinary prowess of Chef White. These 8 ounce choice steaks can be enjoyed in many ways, including alla Romana or with the lively combination of rocket and pecorino. |
| No meal at a good Italian restaurant would be complete without some sampling of a traditional delicacy from the sweets menu. Here too Frankie's offers a range of carefully considered wonders from the luxuriousness of Pannacotta with Champagne-Poached Strawberries to the uncomplicated and ever so rewarding enchantments of Crème Caramel Classico. Maybe Frankie's New York Cheesecake is just the thing to bring to a close a meal which has much in common with the style and standards of the city for which it is named. |
| Whether you live in Dubai and want to experience great food in surroundings that invite pleasurable and sophisticated dining or are visiting a city and simply want to relax in good company with the finest Italian fare in the region, then Frankie's Italian Bar and grill should be first on your list. |
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