Simply Abu Dhabi III

We were about to sample a taste of Italy in the traditional style as we were handed a menu of enticing rich creamy pastas, tantalising steaks, divine seafood and tempting olive oil-drizzled salads. You need to be prepared to embrace the Bice dining experience as Italians love their food and this is not the place to dine if you’re calorie counting. Bice is the place to come for the treat of the authentic Italian dining experience where butter, cheese and cream feature heavily in many of the traditional dishes on offer. Each dish available on the enticing menu is prepared using premium ingredients so that elegantly presented food that feeds the eye as it set down before you on the table also lives up to all expectations as it pleases the palate. The menu is set out to be easily accessible whether you are a vegetarian, on a diet or constricted by allergies. This is excellent as everyone is able to make an informed choice without having to draw specific attention to their dietary requirements. For starters we had the calamari and shrimp, followed by a generous risotto for Jordana and a delicious stuffed chicken breast for me. Bursting with basil and ricotta, it was a taste sensation. To finish our satisfying meal, a truly decadent chocolate fondue was demolished in minutes. In an atmosphere that lends itself very much to a classic fine dining experiencethe welcoming team of staff are known for treating every diner as though it’s a special occasion and throughout our pleasurable evening at Bice that’s exactly what it felt like. With the dark wood interior and candles flickering on the table it’s the ideal setting for an intimate meal as well as catering for families and groups. Amongst the mix of new contemporary and highly exclusive Italian restaurants in Abu Dhabi, Bice still very much holds its own faced with the fierce competition. This is testament to the restaurant’sstaying power based on sticking to what they do best – serving great Italian dishes in classic surroundings. And it’s obviously working – just like fine parmesan, Bice keeps improving with agewhich is whycustomers of all nationalities flock here to dine every evening.A huge part of Bice’s appeal is its traditional dining element and old fashioned charm and our delicious nourishing meal and the high quality service we were afforded was well worth every penny. Diners can enjoy live performances from Pianiste Ima, Sunday to Friday from 9pm onwards. In a great ambience with friendly waiting staff and live piano music, we enjoyed a really authentic Italian meal cooked to absolute perfection and would absolutely return for seconds. A huge A&J thank you to everyone who made our evening at Bice so special. We look forward to next time. Where: Hilton Abu Dhabi, Al Khubeirah, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi Contact: 00971 (0)2 681 1900 BICE HILTON ABU DHABI In a unique location overlooking the splendid CornicheBice offers diners the opportunity to enjoy traditional andmodern Italian cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere in theHilton International AbuDhabi hotel.As one of the Abu Dhabi’s long-standing Italian restaurants, Bice’s conventional Italian charm is what sees diners returning time and time again. The decor, the formal tableware, the arty black and white photos and the striking floor to ceiling windows are all part of the charming old school style and sophistication that sets Bice apart from its more modern contenders. 56 SIMPLY ABU DHABI