If your idea of a perfect night includes sun-kissed lemon, pasta that actually sings, and a view that whispers la dolce vita, then clear your calendar (or at least your dinner plans) for November 5-7. Cafe Milano at Four Seasons Abu Dhabi is rolling out a three-night, star-powered Italian takeover with Chef Alessandro Tormolino from Sensi (Amalfi) – and honestly, it sounds too good to be true, but it’s very much real.
Think of it as a mini Amalfi escape: a waterfront restaurant that already feels like a postcard, joined by a chef who’s been collecting shiny kitchen credentials (La Liste youth prize, Michelin star for Sensi) and turning them into edible smiles. Expect elegant, ingredient-forward plates that balance tradition and a little cheeky modern flair – the kind of food that makes you close your eyes mid-bite and murmur something poetic like, “Mmm… that’s amore.”
What the three-night journey looks like
You’ve got two options: take the full four-course set menu (best for commitment-phobic romantics) or pick your favourites à la carte (for the indecisive grazers among us). Highlights on the set menu read like a short love letter to the sea and sun:
- Il Gambero – turmeric-tempura shrimp on a silky Amalfi lemon potato cream, kissed with a whisper of seaweed powder. Fancy, coastal, and absolutely photogenic.
- Il Tubettone – perfectly al dente tubettone tossed with sweet yellow tomatoes, clams, black garlic and glasswort; seaside comfort that behaves like haute cuisine.
- La Spigola – beautifully seared seabass with broccoli, anchovies and a gently smoked sauce. Simple, precise, and very grown-up delicious.
- Il Limone – lemon sponge, silky lemon sauce, meringue crisp and lemon-basil sorbet; the palate cleanser that doubles as the showstopper.
Service runs 6:00pm-12:00am each night, so whether you’re an early planner or a dinner-turned-midnight-snacker, there’s a slot for you.
Why this matters
This dinner is part of the 16th Italian Cuisine World Summit 2025, an international showcase that champions authentic Italian produce, restaurants and chefs – basically the culinary Oscars for everything Italiano. The summit brings the UAE’s top Italian kitchens into the conversation, and Cafe Milano’s hosting of Chef Tormolino is a nod to how Abu Dhabi is stepping up as a genuine food destination.
The setting – waterfront elegance
Cafe Milano sits in the Four Seasons on Al Maryah Island and pairs chic interiors with a breezy terrace – perfect for that pre-dinner limoncello selfie or a slow, lingering meal watching the city lights blink on. The restaurant is known for its fresh Italian flavours and its nod to the famed Washington, D.C. original.
Quick facts
- When: November 5-7, 2025 – 6:00pm-12:00am each night.
- Where: Cafe Milano, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island.
- Offer: Four-course set menu (AED 635) – also available à la carte.
Final bite
If you love Italian food in the grand, unapologetic way – fresh, bright, layered, and just a little dramatic – this is one of those nights to book now and brag about later. Chef Tormolino brings his Amalfi craft to Abu Dhabi for three exclusive nights; the menu is short, the ingredients sing, and the table will fill fast. So do the sensible thing: call the number, book a table, and start practicing how to say “delizioso” in a way that sounds effortless.
Contact & Location:
Phone – +971 2 333 2630
