Savour a Taste of Sicily in Dubai at Rotana Al Bandar’s Gusto Italian Restaurant

Press release

Published September 20th, 2018 - 08:09 GMT

Guests can enjoy the special menu until 30th September.

Why travel all the way to Sicily when you can enjoy the taste of the Mediterranean island’s culinary flavours right here in Dubai? Head to the Gusto Italian Restaurant at Rotana Al Bandar where Chef Fortunato Leocata is serving up an exciting menu that combines the country’s rich gastronomic traditions and recipes with fresh seasonal ingredients brought in from Italy as well as the best fish markets in Dubai.

Treat yourself to a menu comprising dishes including Arancini, Polpette, Ravioli, Casarecci, Stewed Baccala Sardine alla Siciliana, and Lamb Aggrassato among others. Top off the entire experience in true Sicilian style as well with desserts such as Sicilian Cassata and Cannoli.

Take your pick from an a la carte menu or opt for the tasting menu paired beautifully with a glass of Sicilian grape.

Guests can enjoy the special menu until 30th September.

Background Information

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation

Rotana was founded in 1992, by a partnership between two visionary thinkers, Nasser Al Nowais and Selim El Zyr, who were joined three years later by Nael Hashweh and Imad Elias.

Operating as Rotana, it opened its first property in Abu Dhabi in 1993 and is today one of the leading hotel management companies within the Middle East and North Africa.

Rotana is a company offering the best of both worlds. A unique understanding of the culture and communities of the Middle East combined with the collective expertise of an executive team contributing over 35 years of international experience in the service industry.

Rotana aggressive expansion plans have seen the company grow from 2 properties in 1993 to a total of 70 by 2014. With several further properties planned for opening and new projects in the pipeline confirming the company's intention to have a Rotana managed property in all the major cities throughout the Middle East and North Africa within the next five years.