Il Gattopardo · Restaurant · Dubai
An Italian restaurant on the 51st floor of ICD Brookfield Place in DIFC, Dubai.
Il Gattopardo is an Italian restaurant on the 51st floor of ICD Brookfield Place in the Dubai International Financial Centre, the Dubai outpost of the original on Albemarle Street in Mayfair, London. The Dubai room opened in December 2024, with Executive Chef Massimo Pasquarelli, trained in Abruzzo, running the kitchen. Floor-to-ceiling windows put the dining room level with the upper half of the Burj Khalifa.
The interior runs to Art Deco detailing, deep reds and blues against dark wood and brass, styled after Italy's postwar golden era, not a glass Gulf tower. A resident DJ plays through the lounge and bar, moving from Italian pop and swing standards toward a livelier set later in the night, so the room shifts from a dinner crowd to a later bar crowd without changing address.
The a la carte menu runs through raw, pasta, fish, meat and pizzette sections. Signatures include stracciatella agnolotti in roasted tomato cream with 24-month Parmesan, spaghettone with hand-picked white crab and Amalfi lemon, half native lobster tagliatelle, a Vercelli veal Milanese with anchovy and caper brown butter, and a 350g veal tomahawk with Fontina and shaved white truffle.
The lounge and bar run daily from noon to 1:30 am, with lunch from noon and dinner from 7 pm to midnight, covering business lunches through to a later Italian-disco crowd. A window table is worth requesting for the Burj Khalifa view.
Address: 51st Floor, ICD Brookfield Place, Al Mustaqbal Street, DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Il Gattopardo takes its own reservations direct in Dubai. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 12:00 - 01:30
- Tuesday: 12:00 - 01:30
- Wednesday: 12:00 - 01:30
- Thursday: 12:00 - 01:30
- Friday: 12:00 - 01:30
- Saturday: 12:00 - 01:30
- Sunday: 12:00 - 01:30
Frequently asked about Il Gattopardo
How do I get a reservation at Il Gattopardo in Dubai?
Send a request on this page with your date, time and party size, and our Dubai partner handles your reservation at Il Gattopardo. Our Dubai partner can also arrange the clubs, pools and nightlife around your dinner.
What should I order at Il Gattopardo?
Il Gattopardo is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Il Gattopardo?
Il Gattopardo keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Il Gattopardo located?
Il Gattopardo is in Dubai, at 51st Floor, ICD Brookfield Place, Al Mustaqbal Street, DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. MyRSVP can build it into a full Dubai itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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