Loona in Dubai crafts its pasta and pizza dough in-house

The Italian restaurant is located in Vida Residences Downtown.

Pizza and pasta fans, get ready to gorge. A new Italian restaurant is heading from Moscow to Dubai, and it gives comfort food an upgrade. Located in Vida Residences Downtown, Loona is scheduled to open on 8 March. 

Loona in Dubai looks set to be a stylish spot. The décor boasts beige to brown interiors with a soft golden hue. Diners can choose from round tables to countertop seats and watch the chefs at work.

The team behind Loona include Anton Pinksy, Artem Losev and Vitaly Istomin. The concept prides itself on its high-quality ingredients, which include 24-month-aged parmigiano reggiano, Caputo flour, cold-pressed Lorenzo olive oil and organic eggs. Plus, it’s all about fresh flavours, as the pizza and pasta dough is prepared in-house. 

The pizzas can be made with or without dough or on a cauliflower base. If the original Moscow menu is anything to go by, Dubai is in for a tasty treat. The classic pizzas include Four Cheese, Margherita and Pepperoni. The creative pizzas include A La Tartufo, Eel Stracciatella and Gorgonzola and Pear. Plus, if you’re feeling fancy, the pizzas can be topped with caviar or truffle.

The pastas are made with durum wheat flour and organic eggs in front of the guests. The dishes include Calamarata with Crab, Ravioli with Duck, Tagliolini with Truffle and an Insta-worthy risotto encased in edible gold. The mains range from Liver in a Venetian Style to Octopus in a Sicilian Style. 

There are plenty of fish dishes including Crab Polpetta with Panzanella, Grilled Salmon with Romana Salad and Sea Scallops with Artichoke. Plus, the desserts include Almond Tortellini Dolce De Leche, Limoncello Tart and Poppy Seed Tiramisu.

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GO: Visit https://loona.rest for more information.