Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh's leading luxury hotel and suite property, has unveiled a new menu at its reputed Italian fine-dining restaurant La Cucina. Guests frequenting the elegant restaurant can expect authentic Italian flavors with a gastronomic twist. Regional delicacies from Southern Italy dominate the new menu, which illustrates Executive Chef Fabio Vitale's passion for gastronomic excellence, accentuated through his creative presentation of each dish. La Cucina has earned a reputation for demonstrating Italian cuisine as an art form, infused with passion and creativity. La Cucina's new menu relies on seasonal ingredients used in traditional Italian cuisine and promises to serve a remarkable union of pristine flavors that are only associated with authentic and refined Italian cooking. From Gnocchi Con Gamberi E Asparagi (potato gnocchi with shrimps and asparagus), to Zuppa Funghi Al Profumo Di Tartufo (wild mushroom soup with truffle essence) and staple Italian side dishes like Polenta Grigliata (grilled polenta with cheese), La Cucina brings the true taste of Italy to Al Faisaliah Hotel. Reflecting on the latest addition to Al Faisaliah's culinary offering, General Manager Alexander Blair said: "We are proud that our restaurants have earned their own independent reputation for excellence and Al Faisaliah is honored to have established an Italian Restaurant that resonates with the Riyadh community as strongly as La Cucina. While Chef Fabio brings authentic Italian flavors to the table, Filippo Cera, our Italian Restaurant Manager brings a touch of Italian flair to the service, ensuring a truly authentic and memorable dining experience. We look forward to welcoming guests old and new to experience and enjoy the scrumptious new menu first-hand." Commenting on La Cucina's new menu, Chef Fabio Vitale said: "I am excited to introduce this new menu with the patrons of La Cucina. I was inspired to share classic Italian flavors that reminded me of my hometown of Naples in Italy. Each item on the new menu has been carefully selected to ensure that our guests leave the restaurant feeling in awe of Italian food. Our restaurant has a long and loyal following, so we will also continue to serve some of La Cucina's well-loved signature dishes." With expertise garnered over 20 years in leading restaurants around the world, Executive Chef Fabio has infused his own footprint on the restaurant. Known for his visually striking and appetizing creations, Chef Fabio showcases his style at the open kitchen concept Italian restaurant La Cucina. — SG
