Nestled inside Burjman Daman Tower, GUSTO is a premium Italian restaurant and café concept
Created by Carlo Tinelli, the previous Group Director of Operations for Mine & Yours Group and General Manager of L’Amo Bistro Del Mare, GUSTO brings together the warmth of Italian hospitality with refined taste and design
Open daily, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm, GUSTO will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, with the space designed to transform as the day unfolds
Dubai : Today sees the opening of GUSTO, a brand new, licensed, Italian, restaurant and café concept, by the esteemed ex-Director of Operations for Mine & Yours Group (Chic Nonna) and ex-General Manager of L’Amo Bistro Del Mare, Carlo Tinelli. Nestled inside Burj Daman Tower in DIFC, GUSTO is set to be a captivating, new culinary destination in DIFC that brings together the warmth of Italian hospitality, with that of refined taste and design.
Taking inspiration from Tinelli’s hometown of Milan, the restaurant and café carefully bridges fine dining and casual eateries, beautifully combining elegance with indulgence, and Italian culinary tradition. Luxurious, yet understated, it’s been purposefully designed to evoke a sense of home, but with a sophisticated undertone.
Open daily, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm, GUSTO will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, with the space designed to transform as the day unfolds. Starting off with a bustling, café atmosphere in the morning, it transitions to become a refined spot for a business lunch, and then later on, an intimate, candle-lit dinner venue.
Warm and welcoming, the venue will house just 42 covers, offering a sense of calm and exclusivity amidst the buzz of the city. A bronze-accented bar anchors the left side of the room, where fresh Italian pastries are displayed each morning, and espressos are served the true Italian way – standing at the counter. On the right, is a cozy, dining area with polished marble tables, soft lighting and art-lined walls reflecting both the modern aesthetics and richness of Italian heritage. The space has purposefully been designed to be quietly sophisticated – comforting, while also perfect for conversation and connection.
Serving Italian classics made from quality ingredients, the menu has been artfully created by Tinelli and Head Chef Paola Solano, who previously held the role of Sous Chef at Surf Abu Dhabi and Isola Dubai. As well as breakfast classics – from Omelettes to Eggs Benedict, and warm pastries baked freshly on site each morning, signature dishes which feature on the lunch and dinner menu include: Bruschetta – lightly toasted sourdough bread served with cherry tomatoes, basil and olive oil; Spaghettone “Pastificio Mancini” – perfectly cooked spaghetti, al dente style in a cacio e pepe sauce and last but not least; Veal Cotoletta – Milanese style with arugula and cherry tomatoes.
Joining Tinelli is Stanislav Popovych, a Dubai-based entrepreneur and strategic investor with a dynamic background that bridges medicine, real estate and modern finance. Since relocating to the UAE in 2021, Popovych has built a reputation for forward-thinking investment, and GUSTO marks his first venture into hospitality. Together, they’ve created a concept where every detail – from the menu to the mood – is intentional.
Partner and Managing Director, Carlo Tinelli comments:
“Having been in the Middle East since 2011, I wanted to bring a real slice of home to the city… One which transports me straight back to the streets of Milan, which is lined with the most superb restaurants and cafés that beautifully transform as the day goes on. There’s nothing quite like that here in Dubai – and so my concept of GUSTO was born.
“GUSTO which literally means Italian for ‘tasty’, is a place where elegance meets indulgence – and the space has been purposefully designed the space to be both warm and inviting, but also sophisticated and refined. It’s a place where I want my customers to feel at home – somewhere they’ll want to come back to, time and time again.”
