About Chic Nonna - D.I.F.C.
Where the charm of Italy meets the vibrant spirit of Dubai. Chic Nonna brings Italian culinary tradition to life with a contemporary flair. Located in DIFC, we offer handcrafted pasta, premium seafood, and signature dishes prepared with the finest ingredients. A true Italian restaurant experience—delivered with elegance and excellence.
Starters
Insalata tropeana
Tropea red onion, candy datterino, tomatoes, baby gem, taggiasca olives, sweet and sour zucchini and crouton, orange, goat cheese (D)(G)AED 73Parmigiana della Nonna
Baked eggplant, mozzarella cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, basil sauce (G)(D)AED 96Frittura di calamari
Fried baby calamari, bergamot mayonnaise (G)AED 101Carpaccio di barbabietola
Beetroot carpaccio, creme fraiche, caramelized walnuts, pears (N)(D)AED 84Mozzarella di bufala
Datterino tomato, wild arugula, 25 years old balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil (D)(300g)AED 180Burrata e pomodori
Organically grown tomatoes, basil oil, burrata cheese (D)AED 124Vitello tonnato
Veal, tuna sauce, bell pepper, anchovies, capers, quail eggAED 135Insalata "Chic Nonna"
Mix leaves, beetroot, raspberries, pumpkin seeds, figs, balsamic dressing (D)(C)AED 79Polpette
Fried Wagyu beef meatballs served with truffle mayo (G)(D)(E)AED 68Cecina De Leon
Thinly sliced smoked and cured beef from León, Spain, aged for over 12 months (-)AED 124Parmesan chunk
Chunks of Parmigiano Reggiano aged 24 months (D)AED 73
Pizze
Focaccia di Recco
Filled with Stracchino cheese (G)(D)AED 107Pizza margherita
Tomato, fior di latte and basil (G)(D)AED 112Pizza spianata
Tomato, bufala, spicy salame (G)(D)AED 152Pizza tartufo nero
Black truffle, buffalo mozzarella (G)(D)(N)(SH)AED 196
Paste E Risotti
Tagliatelle alla bolognese
Homemade tagliatelle pasta, Bolognese ragout, beef jus, 24 months Parmigiano Reggiano (G)(D)AED 152Bottoni caprese
Homemade tortelli pasta, datterino tomato sauce, burrata sauce, basil sauce smoked provolone (G)(D)AED 124Risotto porcini
Porcini mushroom risotto, parmesan fondue (D)AED 157Risotto milanese
Acquerello rice, saffron, slow cooked veal ossobuco, gremolada (D)AED 191Linguina all'astice
Linguine pasta, lobster bisque, organic tomatoes (G)(D)(SH)AED 264Spaghetti all'assassina
Slightly seared spaghetti pasta, spicy tomato sauce, burrata cheese (G)AED 208Penne al pomodoro or arrabbiata
Penne al pomodoro: Penne pasta, organic tomato sauce, fresh basil (G)Penne all’arrabbiata: Penne pasta, organic tomato sauce, spicy chili, garlic, parsley (G)AED 135Tagliolino al tartufo nero
Homemade tagliolini pasta, butter and parmigiano reggiano, Umbrian fresh black truffle (G)(D)AED 219
Main Course
Agnello
Lamb chops, artichokes puree, grilled artichokes, gremolada, lamb jus (D)AED 202Salmone grigliato
Grilled salmon, salsa verde, sauteed escarole, raisin, pine nuts, taggiasca olives (N)AED 196Sogliola alla mugnaia
Whole dover sole, lemon, capers, batter sauce (D)(G)AED 370Filetto di wagyu
Beef tenderloin Rossini style, foie gras, spinach, potato mille-feuille (D)AED 448Cotoletta alla milanese
Breaded veal, datterino tomatoes, rocket leaves (G)(D)AED 387Scaloppine di vitello al limone
Veal sirloin, lemon sauce, mashed potato (D)(G)AED 202
Contorni
Asparagi
Josper grilled asparagusAED 62Patate arrosto
Oven baked roast potatoes.AED 51Broccolini
Chili and garlic broccoliAED 56
Desserts
Chic Nonna cheescake (Slice)
New York baked cheesecake, hazelnut crust, fruits (D)(N)(GF)AED 79Profiteroles
Beignet, Chantilly cream, dark chocolate glaze (D)(G)AED 84Vassoio
Selection of mini Italian pastries (G)(D)(N)AED 146Tiramisù
Savoiardi, coffee cremeux, mascarpone mousse (G)(D)(N)AED 79Setteveli
Chocolate mousse, crunchy chocolate layers, hazelnut praline cream (G)(D)(N)AED 73Bombette - 10 Pcs
Small fried Italian doughnuts filled with nutella or vanilla cream (G)(D)(E)(N)AED 45Chocolate Box - 3 Petit Chocolate
Selection of three chocolates – white chocolate filled with apricot and pistachio, milk chocolate with walnuts, dark chocolate with walnuts (D)(N)AED 23
Bread
Sourdough Bread - 150Gr
Allergens: (G)AED 21Wheat Sourdough Bread - 150Gr
Allergens: (G)AED 21Focaccia Bread - 150Gr
Allergens: (G)AED 21
Soft Drinks
Eira Still Water
AED 28Eira Sparkling Water
AED 28Coca Cola
AED 23Coke Zero
AED 26Sprite
AED 23