Last Updated on July 10, 2017 by hungryoungwoman
I’d like to think of DIFC as an up and coming version of Citywalk. Chic and housing a number of well-known places to dine in Dubai. A recent visit led us to a hidden trattoria going by the name – Mercato.
We happened to visit on a weekend, when Mercato serves brunch until 6 PM which is such a relief for those who have late mornings. The brunch is set menu style and features a nice mix of breakfast items with their daily selection of pasta and pizza. As is the norm, I order a Cappucino before anything else, whilst my companion looks at me with a puzzled look. “Don’t you finish with coffee too?”, she asks. I nod my head. “That’s a lot of coffee for a meal”, she advises. Guess she doesn’t understand a person who can live on coffee alone…
Ignoring her, I read out our order to the smiling server; Il Panino stuffed with spinach and mushroom, Caprese Di Bufala [AED 45], Lasagne Alla Bolognese [AED 40], Pansotti in Salsa Di Noci [AED 45], and a Quattro Stagioni [AED 45]. Which arrives in appropriate time. While the sisters devours the pizza, I happily tuck into the Lasagne Alla Bolognese, which in my opinion is a beautiful marriage between beef ragu and bechamel. A comforting dish that I have craved ever since.
After a hearty brunch, we ask for dessert. Cause no meal is ever complete without one! The Tiramisu [AED 25] was indulgent, but with a tad too much cocoa powder dusted.
If we’re going back: Lasagne! For sure! That is one of the dishes that completely stood out for me, and I’d recommend it to anyone. In a heartbeat.
We also felt the Pansotti in Salsa di Noci (pasta filled with herbs, grana padano, and ricotta; served in a walnut sauce) was quite different from what we’ve tried before. The walnut based sauce not too heavy, nor bland, but a perfect balance between the sharp taste of herbs and creaminess of ricotta.
Have you experienced a dish worth remembering? Where do they serve your favorite Lasagne? Let me know your thoughts.
Until then, happy eating! xx
The Pansotti in Salsa di Noci sounds divine!
It really was! You should definitely give it a try 🙂