- Perched on the 51st floor, Il Gattopardo brings La Dolce Vita.
- Menus spotlight Granchio tagliolini, Agnello rack, and regional dessert fusions.
- Designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán crafts Milanese elegance with playful leopard motifs.
- Il Pranzo and Business Lunch offer shared feasts and weekday escapes.
High above DIFC, Il Gattopardo unfolds with the kind of old-school Italian glamour that makes a noon meeting feel cinematic and a late-night drink feel essential. Perched on the 51st floor of ICD Brookfield Place, the restaurant pairs regional Italian recipes with skyline views, from delicate tagliolini to hazelnut and kunafa-touched desserts, and switches mood as the sun moves.
Step inside and the space reads like a modern remake of La Dolce Vita, where Milanese refinement meets Venetian textures. Spanish designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán shapes the rooms with rich dark-wood walls, towering indoor trees and a striking social bar that anchors the dining room. A semi-private lounge named Gina references cinematic glam and gives small gatherings a plush, theatrical setting, perfect for after-work aperitivi or intimate dinners.
Chef Massimo Pasquarelli’s a la carte balances regional authenticity with present-day polish. Standouts include Granchio, a homemade tagliolini with Amalfi lemon zest and brown crab broth, and Agnello, a pistachio-crusted rack of lamb with crisp courgette and savoury jus. Desserts lean playful but polished, from the restaurant’s signature tiramisu to the Tavoletta chocolate bars, where Dubai’s take features hazelnut and Middle Eastern kunafa notes. These dishes feel like short, focused love letters to Italy’s regions.
Il Gattopardo is built to serve both a business crowd and night owls. The weekday Business Lunch provides a three-course selection that balances lightness and satisfaction, while Il Pranzo on Saturdays is a five-course, shareable experience priced for convivial group dining. Later, the bar pours Negronis and Bellinis during aperitivo hour, and a resident DJ spins retro Italian gems into the night, turning tables into a friendly, celebratory scene. These options make the venue ideal for client lunches, shared weekend meals, and after-work socialising.
Il Gattopardo stakes a confident claim in DIFC with refined plates, theatrical interiors, and skyline views that make every visit feel like an occasion. Book a table for Il Pranzo, a weekday business lunch, or aperitivo hour and experience a modern take on Italian hospitality. Reserve now and taste La Dolce Vita in Dubai!
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