A Michelin-starred Italian restaurant nestled within the opulent Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, offering authentic "Cucina di Famiglia" (family-style cuisine) with traditional family recipes and a vibrant open kitchen.
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Talea is the definition of a few ingredients done extraordinarily well. Don't try to figure out how they do it. Just sit back and enjoy every bite.
The menu is a considered sweep of Italian classics and family recipes, built around the kind of philosophy that trusts ingredients to do the heavy lifting.
Pasta is where Talea really hits its stride. The linguine all'astice – lobster, organic tomatoes and basil – is a true standout, while the ravioli di melanzane, stuffed with smoked eggplant and paired with beef tartare and celery, is quietly brilliant.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates