Salotto by Chic Nonna Review: DIFC lounge with a view

Salotto by Chic Nonna Review: DIFC lounge with a view

Plush interiors and hearty fare make this Italian spot perfect for a chic night out

Published: Mon 20 Feb 2023, 3:21 PM Last updated: Mon 20 Feb 2023, 3:45 PM

What are the ingredients for a perfect night out in Dubai? Quality service and great food being a given - at least in most local venues - other than the million dollar view (who doesn’t like to party at a place that offers a peep at the city of a million lights), great ambience is what makes a venue truly pop. And Salotto by Chic Nonna, the chic two-story gourmet Italian osteria, located in the heart of DIFC, has it in plenty.

On a recent week day night, we make our way through the bustling Italian restaurant downstairs and step into the plush lounge area on the second floor, which has a luxe living-room vibe to it. The Italian leather couches and DJ booth, not withstanding, we opt to sit out in the open terrace where we are offered a spectacular view of a glittering Burj Khalifa as well as an under-construction multi-storied building, testimony to the city’s perennial growth spurt.

Once we settle down, with a welcome appetizer - fresh off the oven