An Authentic Italian Restaurant in Dubai

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Bussola Italian Restaurant

Award winning Bussola is 3 restaurants in 1 concept, offering a suitable venue for any occasion to a varied clientele. From signature dining experience in the lower restaurant to a more casual ambience in the upper deck pizzeria. From a pre-dinner drink in our Bussola Lounge watching the sunset, to our famous Aperitivo night on Saturdays. The restaurant selection is attracting all guests craving Italian cuisine. It offers traditional menu, that is a true interpretation of the Chef, a revived dream of Italian cuisine going outside the schemes to offer something different.

Lunch Daily
12PM - 3PM
Dinner Daily
7PM - 11PM

Antipasti

Starters

Burrata pugliese 300 gr, insalata di pomodori e basilico

(D)(V) 300g Burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil (good to share)

Caprese di mozzarella di bufala Aversana con pomodori heirloom, balsamico e basilico

(V)(D) Caprese of buffalo mozzarella with heirloom tomatoes, balsamic glaze and basil

Tagliere di salumi tipici IGP con pecorino e condimenti tradizionali

(D)(P) Traditional Italian pork cold cuts with Pecorino cheese and condiments (good to share)

Vitello tonnato alla maniera della Bussola

(D) Thin slices of roasted veal with tuna, capers and anchovies mayonnaise with vegetables jardinière

Carpaccio di tonno con frutti di bosco, salsa alle fragole e Salicornia

(D) Fresh tuna Carpaccio with berries fruits, strawberry sauce and samphire grass

Frittura di pescato con zucchine croccanti

(S) Assorted fried fish with calamari, prawns, soft shell crab and zucchini

Bruschetta con pomodorini ciliegino, carciofini, olive di Gaeta e basilico

(V) Toasted semolina bread with cherry tomatoes, preserved artichokes, Gaeta olives and basil

Battuto di fassone piemontese con selezione di sali e condimenti tradizionali

(D) Piedmont Fassone beef tartar with selection of salts and traditional condiments

Carpaccio di manzo con rucola, chiodini, crema di porcini e tartufo, aceto balsamico e Parmigiano

(D) Beef carpaccio, rocket, pioppini mushrooms, cream of porcini, black truffle, aged balsamic vinegar and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Polpo arrostito `con erbe aromatiche, spuma di patata affumicata e polvere di peperone

(S)(D) Octopus a la plancha with aromatic herbs, smoked potato mousse and capsicum oil

Le Insalate

The Salads

Panzanella toscana con cetrioli, pomodorini , cipolla rossa, pane casareccio e olio extra vergine d'oliva

(V) Tuscan panzanella with cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, rustic bread and extra virgin olive oil

Insalata di mare

(S) Seafood salad with cuttlefish, prawns, calamari, octopus, mixed leaves and citronette

Spinaci, salsa tzatziki, mela verde, caprino, noci tostate, pinoli e semi di zucca

(N)(D) Baby spinach, green apple, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, pine nuts and pumpkin salted seeds in tzatziki sauce

Insalata di rucola, pomodorini, funghi chiodini e scaglie di Grana Padano

(V)(D) Rocket salad, cherry tomatoes, chiodini mushrooms and shaved Grana Padano cheese

Insalata di pomodori heirloom

(V) Heirloom tomatoes salad with crunchy red onions

Zuppe e Risotti

Soups and Risotto

Zuppa di pesce

(S)(A) Seafood soup with Mediterranean fish fillet, squid, baby octopus, prawns, mussels and clams (allow us 15 minutes)

Ribollita classica di verdure, cavolo verza, legumi freschi e bietole con crosta di pane rustico

(V)(N)(D) Classic vegetable soup with seasonal vegetables, legumes, pesto and rustic bread

Risotto con funghi misti mantecato con burro al tartufo

(V)(D) Carnaroli risotto with porcini, chanterelles, king oyster mushrooms and parsley, creamed with truffle butter

Risotto alla pescatora

(S)(D) Seafood risotto simmered with tomatoes, prawns, calamari, baby octopus, mussels and parsley

Un Milanese a Dubai.. risotto allo zafferano mantecato con burro acido e servito con ossobuco

(D) Saffron risotto made with veal and baby chicken clear broth, creamed with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and ossobuco

Pesci

From the Sea

Branzino alla plancia con vegetali di stagione e salsa all' astice

(D)(A) Pan seared wild sea bass with seasonal vegetables and lobster veloutee

Salmone norvegese con crema di piselli, menta e quenelles di patata agli agrumi

(D) Pan seared Norwegian salmon with spring peas and mint cream with citrus potato quenelles

Grigliata Mista di pesce con astice, gamberi blu, carabineros, orata, calamari e polpo

(S)(D) Grilled Mediterranean seafood with lobster, blue prawns, carabineros, fresh squids, sea bream and octopus served with chimichurri sauce and one side dish of your choice (Available for two : AED 495 )

Merluzzo con pomodoro disidratato, peperonata, crema di olive e gelatina di cappero

(D) Black cod fillet with dehaydrated tomatoes, olives cream, caper jelly and basil

Spigola al forno con patate, pomodorini, capperi, olive e vino bianco

(A) Oven baked 1.2 kg sea bass served with potatoes, capers, tomatoes and olives (Minimum 2 persons)

Le Paste

Our Pasta

Tonnarelli al cacio e pepe

(D) Home made tonnarelli creamed with pecorino Romano ‘'Buccia nera'' and freshly ground pepper (P) with pork guanciale 111 AED

Tagliolini allo Scoglio

(S) Home made tagliolini pasta with assorted Mediterranean seafood and fresh parsley

Cannelloni tradizionali ripieni di ragu' di carne

(D) Traditional baked cannelloni, stuffed with beef ragù, béchamel sauce and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Ravioli di ricotta e spinaci con burro alla salvia, cardoncelli croccanti e tartufo nero

(N)(D)(V) Homemade ricotta and spinach ravioli with sage butter, wild mushrooms and truffle

Spaghettone ‘'Pastificio dei Campi'' con gamberi viola di Gallipoli, datterini e prezzemolo

(S)(A) Artisanal spaghettone with Apulian purple prawns, dates tomatoes and parsley

Chitarra all'uovo piccante, con pomodoro, basilico e mozzarella di bufala

(V)(D) Homemade chitarrina pasta with cherry tomatoes, basil and buffalo mozzarella cheese

Tortelli con orata e zucchine, crema di crostacei e fresco di limone

(S)(A) Tortelli stuffed with sea bream and zucchini, crustacean sauce and lemon scent

Calamarata con asparagi verdi, spigola e pomodorini

(A)(S) Calamarata pasta with green asparagus, sea bass and cherry tomatoes

Raviolini al plin ripieni di vitello con fondo di pollo e Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

(P)(D)(N) Hand made ravioli "del Plin" filled with roasted veal and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, tossed with butter, sage and chicken reduction

Gnocchi con piselli, asparagi e formaggio caprino

(D)(V) Homemade dumpling with green peas, asparagus and goat cheese

Fettuccine all'uovo con salsiccia mantovana, funghi porcini , parmigiano e tartufo nero

(P)(A) Homemade fettuccine with pork sausage, porcini mushrooms, black truffle and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Le Carni

From the Land

Filetto di manzo in crosta di senape con salsa di barolo, spugnole e patata confit

(A)(D) Beef fillet with mustard crust, morels, red wine jus and potato fondant

Carre d'agnello con peperoni rossi, patate arrosto e scalogni

(A)(D) Oven roasted lamb rack, red capsicum, roasted baby potato and caramelized shallots

Pancetta di maiale laccata al miele in crosta di spezie, salsa di mele e rapette glassate

(P)(D) Slow cooked pork belly with honey and spices served with apple sauce and glazed beets

Suprema di pollo, con crema di patata e vegetali di stagione

(D) Slow cooked chicken supreme served with potato mousseline and glazed vegetables

Tagliata di rib eye "Ranger Valley" con rughetta, Parmigiano, cardoncelli e glassa al balsamico

(D) Rib-eye tagliata with rocket leaves, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese shaves, king oyster mushrooms and balsamic

Contorni

Side Dishes

Pure' di patate

(D) Mashed potato

Vegetali di stagione al burro

(V) Seasonal vegetables tossed in light butter sauce

Spinaci al burro

(D)(V) Buttered wilted spinach

Patate novelle arrostite al rosmarino

(V) Roasted baby potatoes with rosemary

Funghi cardoncelli grigliati con olio al prezzemolo

(D) Grilled king oyster mushrooms with parsley vinaigrette

Broccoli aglio, olio e peperoncino

(V) Broccoli tossed with red chili and garlic

Le Dolcezze

Desserts

Pasticceria assortita, un piccolo viaggio attraverso le tradizioni della pasticceria Italiana

(A)(D)(N) Assorted pastry, a journey through the Italian dessert traditions (good to share)

Tiramisu' tradizionale della bussola

(A)(D)(N) Traditional layered mousse of mascarpone and zabaione with savoiardi biscuit dipped in espresso and black rum

La Mafalda - Semifreddo nocciola e stracciatella con cioccolato e pralinatura alle 48 nocciole

(D)(N) Hazelnut parfait with stracciatella, cioccolate mousse and praline nougat

Fondente al cioccolato con cuore morbido, crumble al cacao,confettura di amarene, gelatine all'amaretto, frutti di bosco e sorbetto alle pere

(A)(D)(N) Molten dark chocolate cake, cocoa crumble, morello jam, amaretto jelly, berries and pear sorbet (allow us 15 minutes )

Millefoglie con crema diplomatica aromatizzata e fruitti di bosco

(A)(N)(D) Bussola mille - fuille with diplomatic cream and berries fruit

Affogato al caffe

(N)(D) Hazelnut gelato, whipped cream, chocolate chips with hot espresso

Tagliata di frutta di stagione

Seasonal selection of tropical fruits and berries

Crostatina ai limoni di Amalfi

Short crust pastry filled with Amalfi lemons curd, baked merengue and citrus sorbet

Lo Strudel della Bussola

(N)(D) Made to order apple strudel "Bussola style" with cinnamon sauce, vanilla gelato and almond crumble (allow us 15 minutes )

Gelati (per scoop)

(D) Vanilla, Chocolate, Stracciatella, Praline, Pistachio

Sorbetti (per scoop)

Lemon, Berries fruits, Mango, Pears

Bussola

Best Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Bussola Restaurant

Award winning Italian Restaurant in Dubai Bussola is 3 restaurants in 1 concept, offering a suitable venue for any occasion to a varied clientele.

An Authentic Italian Restaurant in Dubai

Bussola Pizzeria

Bussola offers one of the best Italian Pizza in Dubai in a relaxed and casual family atmosphere. Enjoy a wide pizza selection of your choice from the traditional Margherita, Calabrese or Capricciosa, to the Bussola Signature pizza and more.