BASTA! by David Myers
Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai

Cuisine: Italian

Chef: Nicola Fontolan

Seating: Al Fresco Bar Casual Comfortable Contemporary Inside and Outside Modern Italian Open Kitchen Terrace with a View Urban Terrace and Lounge
Atmosphere: Casual Chilled-out Contemporary Eclectic & Vibrant Inviting Laidback & Fun Sleek & Contemporary Vibrant Open Kitchen
Experience: Quick Bite Fine Casual Outdoor Terrace Drinks & Nightlife

A little slice of la dolce vita in the heart of Dubai, BASTA! is brimming with incredible Italian flavours.

With world-renowned chef David Myers at the helm, this is the top spot for authentic freshly-made pizza, pasta and melt-in-your-mouth steak – with a carefully-curated beverage list to complement each course. From Florentine grills to Neapolitan antipasti, you’ll find dishes from all over Italy cooked to perfection.

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ANTIPASTI

GARLIC BREAD
Parmesan,Tomatoes

AED 56
CERIGNOLA OLIVES
Rosemary Bread

AED 44
TOMATO AND WALNUT PESTO BRUSCHETTA
Toasted Garlic

AED 48
PUMPKIN TOAST
Aged Balsamic Vinegar, Salted Ricotta

AED 46
OLD STYLE TUSCAN BREAD SALAD
Ripe Tomatoes, Capers

AED 45
BASTA! CHOPPED SALAD
Iceberg, Radicchio, Baby Gem, Beef Salami, Provolone, Onion, Tomato, Oregano

AED 52
BUFFALO MOZARELLA CAPRESE
Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil Pesto

AED 62
BURRATA
Buratta, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil

AED 82
GRILLED CALAMARI
Pizzaiola Sauce

AED 66
CLASSIC ROMAN MEATBALLS
Spicy Tomato Sauce, Pecorino Romano

AED 64

RAW & CURED

SHARED ITALIAN ANTIPSTI
Olives, Sundried Tomatoes Pesto, Pickled Vegetables, Bocconicino, Bresaola, Beef Pancetta, Smoked Beef 'Carne Fumade', Veal Cotto

AED 92
SELECTION OF THREE ITALIAN CHEESE

AED 76
MARINATED BIG EYE TUNA
Vitello Tonnato' Sauce, Hazelnuts

AED 78
BEEF CARPACCIO
Shaved Raw Mushroom, Rocket, Lemon, Parmesan

AED 82

WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS

MARINARA
Tomatoes, Garlic, Oregano, EVO

AED 62
MARGHERITA
Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozarella, Basil

AED 72
FOUR CHEESE

AED 74
BEEF PEPPERONI
Mushroom, Provolone

AED 78
BEEF BACON
Gorgonzola, Sweet Onion

AED 76
VEAL METABALL
Mushroom, Chilli

AED 78
RICOTTA
Black Truffle, Farm Egg

AED 89
WILD MUSHROOM
Pecorino Sardo, Roasted Garlic

AED 82
CALZONE
Ricotta, Tomato, Mushroom, Pepperoni

AED 78

ARTISANAL PASTA

SWEET CORN AGNOLOTTI
Sage, Brown Butter Emulsion

AED 86
SPINACH & RICOTTA TERTELLONI
Cherry Tomato Puree

AED 88
SPAGHETTI MEATBALL

AED 89
SPAGHETTI 'ALLA CARBONARA'
Beef Bacon, Egg Parmesan

AED 84
RIGATONI 'CACIO E PEPE'
Pecorino Romano, Black Pepper

AED 78
SPINACH TAGLIATELLE
Bolognese, Parmesan

AED 86
FARFALLE
Datterini' Tomatoes, Red Chilli, Basil

AED 68
TAGLIOLINI KING PRAWNS, CHILLI, OLIVE OIL, GARLIC

AED 98
WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO

AED 94

MAINS

LAMB RACK, MARINATED ZUCCHINI, SMOKED RICOTTA

AED 176
PLANK ROASTED SALMON
Sweet Ppper Caponata

AED 134
1 KG WOOD GRILLED 'BISTECCA FIORENTINA'
Rocket, Pickled Balsamc Onions

AED 352
CHEF'S SELECTION- SIRLOIN
Butcher's Cut , Rocket, Pickled Onions

AED 192
VEAL SCALOPPINE 'MILANESE'
Caper Lemon Butter, Radicchio Salad

AED 156
GRILLED CHICKEN SCALOPPINE
Devil sauce, Bell Peppers, Red Onion, Chilli

AED 122
SPICY PRAWNS WITH GREMOLATA

AED 146
BABY CHICKEN, BREAD CRUMBS, OLIVES, ASIAGO

AED 186
BRAISED SHORTRIBS
Grilled Polenta, Tomato, Red Onion Salad

AED 136

SIDES

WOOD ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES
Crispy Garlic, Lemon Dip

AED 32
ROASTED BROCCOLINI
Chilli, Olive Oil

AED 30
ROASTED ROMANO PEPPERS

AED 28
ARTICHOKES ALLA ROMANO

AED 30

SWEETS

ROSCIOLI TIRAMISU
Crushed Biscotti

AED 38
CRèME FRAICHE PANNA COTTA
Red Grape Vinegar, Cherries

AED 34
STRAWBERRY GRANITE
Ricotta Cream, Strawberry Compote

AED 38
WARM HAND FOLDED BERRY TART
Vanilla Ice Cream

AED 33
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CANNOLI

AED 34
GELATO
Pistachio, Sea Salt & Caramel, Lemon, Chocolate

AED 14
SELECTION OF THREE ITALIAN CHEESE

AED 76

CURRENT OFFERS

Let's Lunch @ BASTA!

Enjoy 2 or 3 courses from a selection of classic BASTA! dishes.

Sunday - Thursday, 12pm - 4pm
2 courses - AED 79 / 3 courses - AED 99

The BASTA! Experience

Ready to chow down a full 5-course Italian feast in 1 sitting? Complete with antipasti, pasta, pizza, primo and dolce. Gather friends and family and dine till you all say 'BASTA!'. Available daily for AED 149 per person, minimum 2 guests.