- Vera Versilia debuts Pranzo di Lavoro, the Italian business lunch tradition.
- Three-course menu blends Tuscan heritage with modern culinary finesse.
- Fresh pastas, grilled octopus and crudos highlight the midday experience.
- Served Monday to Thursday at Kempinski Hotel, starting AED 145.
Sunlight through a glass of Italian white wine, the hum of conversation over fresh pasta, and a setting that feels both refined and welcoming. Vera Versilia, Dubai’s sophisticated seafood destination, has unveiled its Pranzo di Lavoro, a midday dining ritual inspired by Tuscany’s Versilian Riviera. Designed for both business meetings and leisurely catchups, the three-course experience captures Italy’s timeless approach to lunching.
Business lunches often lean rushed and transactional, yet in Italy, they remain a moment to pause, connect and savour. Vera’s Pranzo di Lavoro draws directly from this tradition, infusing seafood classics and handmade pastas with Chef Marco Garfagnini’s contemporary touch. Available Monday through Thursday from 12 PM to 3 PM, the menu offers a versatile escape whether you are closing a deal or enjoying a quiet break.
Guests begin with antipasti that balance freshness and indulgence:
- Branzino carpaccio with tomato and vinegar dressing
- Burrata e Pomodorini with creamy burrata and sweet cherry tomatoes
- Carpaccio di Manzo featuring Fassona beef, Parmigiano and black truffle
The heart of the experience lies in dishes that speak of Tuscany’s coastal kitchens. The Pasta Lab takes centre stage, turning out signatures like Fusilli Calamari in Guazzeto, a plate of fresh fusilli tossed with baby squid, olives and capers, or Maccheroncini with beef ragù and Parmigiano cream. Seafood lovers will find Polpo Grigliato, a grilled octopus paired with black olive tapenade and potatoes, while pizzas and seasonal specials round out the choices.
No Italian meal concludes without dolce. Vera’s menu closes with classics such as Tiramisù, Crème Caramel and Sorbetto al Limone, offering a refreshing finale that lingers just enough. Combined with the restaurant’s chic Riviera-inspired interiors, Pranzo di Lavoro turns an ordinary weekday lunch into an elegant midday interlude.
Priced from AED 145 per person, Vera’s Pranzo di Lavoro is now available Monday to Thursday at the Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates. Reservations can be made at +971 50 5989051 or reservations@veraversilia.ae. Discover the Italian art of lunching, served in grande stile.
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