Primi
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The wine selection rotates monthly and they'll let you taste before ordering — rare for Dubai restaurants. Their burrata is made fresh daily and runs out by 9pm on weekends. The back garden patio opens only during cooler months (November-March) and has completely different ambiance from the indoor space.
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Italian restaurant with a focus on sharing plates and natural wines — unusual in Dubai. The pasta and antipasti dishes are the best way to experience the menu. More casual and contemporary than most Dubai Italian options.
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Primi nails the tricky balance of casual Italian without the tourist markup—their handmade pasta actually tastes like it comes from someone's nonna's kitchen, not a mass production line. Hit them up for dinner when you want proper food without the pretension, and their wine list won't have you questioning your life choices.
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