Having served up the finest Italian dishes over the last three decades, Casa Mia celebrates 30 years in the city with a two-night-only five-course tasting menu, curated by Michelin-recognised chef, Domenico Iavarone. A trattoria so authentic you’ll think you’re actually in Italy, Casa Mia has been serving up classico dishes since 1993 and continues to ooze authentic ‘La Dolce Vita’ vibes with its framed black-and-white pictures of Italian culture lining the walls and chic white linen tablecloths.
Originally from Casavatore in the province of Naples, Domenico Iavarone has entered his third season at the helm of Maxi restaurant, located at the Capo la Gala hotel in Vico Equens, where it was recently awarded 1 Michelin star. “A truly memorable place to eat, thanks to its stunning views of the sea and the coast and its creative Mediterranean cuisine. Ingredients from Campania take pride of place, with a focus on vegetables prepared either traditionally or with more daring techniques, resulting in dishes that are full of color.” comments Michelin Guide.
Drawing inspiration from the traditional trattorias, and his current restaurants, Domenico has curated a five-course tasting menu, available for two nights during the month of November in celebration of its pearl anniversary. In a homage to the delicate Mediterranean touches Maxi isknown for, Iavarone’s menu will serve culinary delights to include;
GAMBERO CON FIOR DI LATTE BISCOTTO AL PEPE CAVIALE E LIMONE CANDITO
Roulade of red prawns carpaccio stuffed with mozzarella cheese, caviar, candid lemon, and black pepper biscuit
TUBETTO SCAROLE ALICI E OLIVE
Tubetto pasta, escarole lettuce, fresh anchovy and black olives
RISOTTO AL LIMONE SCAMPI E LIQUIRIZIA
Lemon and licorice risotto with pan-fried langoustine
TRIGLIA IN PATATE FRITTE LATTUGA ROMANA RAVANELLI E MAIONESE ALLO ZAFFERANO
Red mullet fillet on potato crust, grilled baby gem lettuce, red radish, saffron garlic and mayonnaise
OR
BRASATO DI MANZO CON SEDANO RAPA E ALLA NOCCIOLA
Beef cheek with celeriac puree and hazelnut sauce
CIOCCOLATO BIANCO MANDORLE E LIMONE CON SALSA DI ALBICOCCHE CANDITE
White chocolate cake, almond and lemon cake with candy apricot sauce
Known by its loyal, returning customers for its home-cooked Italian cuisine and mouth-watering wood-fired oven pizzas Casa Mia remains a firm favorite for those looking for those authentic Italian flavors. Pull up a stool for an aperitivo, find a cosy candlelit corner or book out a big table for a family feast.
Location: Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
Date: Thursday 9th November& Friday 10th November
Time: 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm
Price: AED 400, per person for five-course tasting menu
Reservations: +971 4 702 2455 & restaurants.lmd@lemeridien.com
