Giorgio Locatelli Makes His Return To Atlantis, The Palm To Launch Ronda Locatelli’s Brand New Vegan Menu
In response to popular demand, Michelin Star Chef Giorgio Locatelli and Ronda Locatelli’s Chef de Cuisine, Salvo Sardo launch Dubai’s biggest Vegan menu this November
Located within the Avenues of Atlantis, The Palm, Ronda Locatelli brings a traditional taste of Italy into the heart of Dubai with its distinct offerings. Now the award-winning Italian restaurant is introducing a new vegan menu, featuring over 40 dishes, making it the largest offering from a stand alone non-vegan restaurant in the city. Comprising of a delicious mix of salads, pizza, pasta and dessert dishes, both vegans and non-vegans can enjoy the latest food offerings created by the two culinary masterminds at Ronda Locatelli from 1st November. To officially launch the new menu, Giorgio Locatelli will be visiting Ronda Locatelli on November 23rd, where guests will get the chance to meet the Michelin star chef.
The menu has been designed to tantalise taste buds, with a selection of plant based starters including insalata estiva, a summer mixed vegetable salad and insalata di spinaci; baby spinach, pomegranate dressing and vegan cheese with walnuts. As well as the ever popular tomato focaccia, zucchini fritte and focaccia all’aglio which is garlic focaccia with scrumptious, creamy vegan cheese.
Pizza enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice, with the eight different varieties of vegan friendly crispy pizzas. Prepared daily with homemade dough which is fermented for a minimum of 48 hours to ensure the highest quality in both taste and texture. Traditionalists will enjoy the classic margherita, and for those looking for something extra the quattro stragioni is ideal with tomato sauce, vegan mozzarella, black olives, mushrooms, artichoke and aubergine.
Guests will experience the full flavours of Italy with the vast selection of pasta choices. For those who enjoy a slight spice the penne arabiata is sure to satisfy, and spaghetti fans will savour the taste of Giorgio’s spaghetti all putnesca with a tangy tomato sauce, black olives, cherry tomatoes and cappers. With a delectable selection of side dishes to choose from including potatoes, chilli and garlic broccoli, steamed spinach and asparagus.
Saving the best for last, guests are invited to satisfy any sweet tooth cravings with the vegan dessert selection. Chocolate lovers can enjoy the sfera di cioccolato, a decadent chocolate sphere with coconut ice cream, mixed berries and hot raspberry sauce. As well as the fresh fruit salad, the dessert menu also comprises of rich vegan chocolate cake, strawberry, mandarin, lemon and coconut sorbet and finally the mousse al cioccolato, an avocado chocolate mousse.
For reservations, please call +971 4 426 2626 or email restaurantreservations@atlantisthepalm.com
About Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai
Atlantis, The Palm is the first entertainment resort destination in the region and located at the centre of the crescent of The Palm in Dubai. Opened in September 2008, the unique ocean-themed resort features a variety of marine and entertainment attractions, as well as 17 hectares of waterscape amusement at Aquaventure Waterpark, all within a 46-hectare site. It is home to one of the largest open-air marine habitats in the world, with over 65,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays including The Lost Chambers Aquarium, a maze of underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis. Aquaventure features 18 million liters of fresh water used to power thrilling waterslides, a 2.3-kilometer river ride with tidal waves and pools, water rapids and white water chargers. Dolphin Bay, the unparalleled dolphin conservation and education habitat, and Sea Lion Point were created to provide guests a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn more about one of nature’s most friendly mammals. Atlantis, The Palm is also known as the culinary destination in the region with a collection of world-renowned restaurants including Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, Nobu and Ronda Locatelli. The resort boasts an impressive collection of luxury boutiques and shops as well as extensive meeting and convention facilities.