A new Italian restaurant at the Four Points by Sheraton in Dubai has opened its doors, adding more flavour to the UAE city’s fine dining scene.

Ricetta, manned by Chef Alex Sebastianutti, will please guests with home-cooked fine dining at the luxury property in the heart of Dubai’s historic district.

Ricetta features the authentic ambience of an Italian trattoria with mustard yellow walls, endearing red and white checkered tablecloths and black and white posters featuring scenes from Italy. Bread baskets display the bread specialty of the day along with accompaniments including olive oil, balsamic vinegar, marinara and sun-dried tomatoes. Even raw pasta is on display. 

Dishes are made with bona fide Italian ingredients to enhance the flavors of home-cooked Italian meals. Guests are offered such classics as Gamberi Piccanti or Ossobucco alla Milanese, in addition to numerous vegetarian options. 

Guests may also experience a number of homemade dishes including homemade ravioli featuring pumpkin and cheese (Provola Affumicata) or lamb and broccoli (Agnello e Broccoli). 

Sebastianutti hails from a 13-year career and extensive expertise in Italian cuisine and fine dining. The Italian chef’s professional journey includes positions as Chef de Partie and Chef de Cuisine in Italy, Germany, Abu Dhabi and now Dubai. 

“Italian cooking calls for great recipes, high quality, authentic ingredients and a good dose of passion. You can be sure you’ll find the heartiest homemade meals at Ricetta… the kind of meals that intrigue, satisfy and keep guests returning for more. High end comfort food at its finest,” explains Sebastianutti.