Dubai Restaurants|Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Belcanto Restaurant at Dubai Opera

Name: Belcanto Restaurant at Dubai Opera
Telephone: 971-4-456-0936

Sumptuous Italian dining and live music at the Dubai Opera

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Located on the top floor of the Dubai Opera, Belcanto Restaurant serves refined Italian dishes paired with stirring live performances, all set within a lavish, theatrical space befitting the magnificent contemporary building whose dhow-shaped form pays homage to Dubai’s illustrious maritime history. With an experience that goes well beyond the plate, the journey begins aboard Belcanto’s glamorous private buggy, which collects guests from the Opera Promenade and delivers them straight to the entrance of Dubai Opera.

With head chef Fabrizio Lusenti, a Lombardy native, at the helm of the kitchen, the menu celebrates the richness of Italian cuisine with dishes that highlight culinary craftsmanship while letting fresh, vibrant ingredients take center stage.

Whether you’re visiting Belcanto before or after a performance at Dubai Opera, or simply for an evening of elegant dining and live music, this sophisticated, family-friendly restaurant promises a delightful fine-dining affair.

Our Inspector's Highlights

With plush scarlet carpets, ornate wood panels, crimson velvet curtains and chairs adorned with gilded lion-head detailing, the setting is undeniably steeped in Old World glamour. At the bar, mixologists craft cocktails beneath a monochromatic ceiling and crystal-studded chandeliers, while a counter by the open kitchen showcases glistening seafood on ice.
At this Dubai restaurant, the spotlight is on Belcanto’s central stage, where an ensemble of vocalists, a pianist, a cellist and a drummer sets the tone with soul, jazz, Motown and reimagined classics. The live entertainment adds an upbeat element to the evening that’s dazzling yet soft enough to allow easy conversation while you dine. In between sets, the stage and walls transform into a canvas for immersive digital art, which accompanied with classical music, keeps the energy vibrant and uninterrupted.
Service is warm and polished, striking that distinctively Italian balance between sophistication and heartfelt hospitality. Staff is attentive and engaging, offering thoughtful recommendations and describing dishes with expertise, genuine enthusiasm and flair.
For front-row views of the Burj Khalifa, especially striking from this close, ask for a table on the stunning terrace, a favorite among visiting Hollywood celebrities.
In addition to a sleek private dining room, the wine cellar features a curated selection of premium bottles from around the world. For perfect pairings, consult the knowledgeable sommelier.

The Food

Expect regional Italian specialties that showcase classic flavors and techniques with a contemporary twist, offering thoughtfully crafted pizzas, pastas and mains to suit all dietary preferences.
The rich eggplant parmigiana starter arrives layered with melted cheese for comforting depth. Equally indulgent is the creamy basil-topped burrata, delicately placed atop a golden, buttery puff pastry — a refined take on a classic pairing.
With all pastas made in house, the simple and flavorful ravioli filled with buffalo ricotta, spinach, candied tomatoes and marjoram is a standout. The Bagòss cheese agnolotti, served with a silky pear cream and finished with a hazelnut crumble, offers a beautiful balance of sweet, savory and texture.
The risotto riviera ai gamberi rossi, made with succulent Mediterranean red prawns, is an excellent choice for seafood lovers, while dishes like the steamed black cod with vegetable flowers and monkfish alla puttanesca bring the joys of coastal Italian fare to Dubai.
For dessert, don’t think twice before ordering the torta delle rose, a delightful caramelized layered brioche bun meant to be dipped in luscious vanilla cream.

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