If your weekday lunches have been looking more “desk drama” than “dolce vita,” it’s time for a little upgrade. Enter Vera Versilia, the seafood stunner at Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates, where Executive Chef Marco Garfagnini is giving your midday break a splash of Tuscany’s coastal glamour. Forget sad sandwiches—this is the Pranzo di Lavoro, a three-course Italian business lunch that makes your 12 PM meeting feel like a seaside escape.
A Riviera on Your Plate
Available Monday to Thursday from 12 PM to 3 PM, this lunch is designed for deal-making, team-bonding, or that leisurely “let’s gossip over burrata” kind of catch-up. The journey starts light yet fancy with Tuscan-inspired crudos, salads, and starters. Think Branzino (seabass carpaccio kissed with tomato and vinegar), Burrata E Pomodorini (because cheese + cherry tomatoes = happiness), or the oh-so-indulgent Carpaccio di Manzo topped with truffle dressing. Basically, the kind of “starters” that don’t feel like an afterthought.
Pasta Lab Magic & Mains That Mean Business
For the main event, the Pasta Lab is where the magic happens. Imagine twirling into Fusilli Calamari in Guazzeto (squid, olives, capers, and tomatoes dancing together), or diving fork-first into Maccheroncini with beef ragù and Parmigiano cream. Not feeling pasta? The Polpo Grigliato (grilled octopus with black olive tapenade) has your name on it. Oh, and yes, pizza makes an appearance too—because what’s an Italian lunch without it?
Sweet Endings, Tuscan-Style
Dessert is where restraint officially goes out the window. Classic Tiramisù, silky Crème Caramel, or a refreshing Sorbetto al Limone—each bite is basically a plane ticket to the Italian Riviera.
The Details That Matter
- Where: Vera Versilia, 2nd Floor, Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates
- When: Monday – Thursday
- Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Price: Starting from AED 145 per person
So whether you’re sealing the deal, catching up with a friend, or just need an excuse to eat pasta on a weekday (we support this), Vera Versilia has the perfect Italian lunch waiting. Grande style guaranteed.
Contact & Location
Phone: +971 50 5989051
