Abu Dhabi: Italians seldom get it wrong when it comes to food. Prego’s at Beach Rotana gives you a reconfirmation of the anecdote about Italian food.
The extensive selection of salads, soups, antipasti, pastas, fettuccine and spaghetti on their menu is enticing and gets you into the mood for a hearty meal.
Taste their complimentary bread served with olive paste and parmesan shavings on the side, and your tastebuds are up and about, ready for action.
The spacious restaurant has a welcoming air to it and puts you at ease immediately. The staff is friendly and attentive. The eatery is busy and the energy and vigour you see around is almost infectious. It is advisable to book your table in advance as the restaurant is packed both for lunch and dinner on most days. Come winter, and there is a beeline for their alfresco dining with great views og the waterfront.
Try one of Prego’s pizzas (there are quite a few to choose from) and you know why a perfect pizza is all about the dough and how it’s baked. The crispiness makes biting into the pizza a pleasure. When it comes to toppings, less is more seems to be their philosophy. There is no clutter, and each ingredient stands out in its taste.
Soup up
Their soups are also impressive – neither too thick nor watery. The wild mushroom soup enriched with porcini mushrooms and ricotta cheese was a true heart-warmer.
The homemade spinach fettuccine served with tomato sauce and rocket salad was one of my favourites. The fettuccini was a tad under-cooked for my taste, but the juicy tiger prawns and shrimp compensated for that.
Wrap up your meal with a dessert, and you won’t regret recommending a hearty Italian meal at Prego’s to a friend or colleague.
Details:
Location: Beach Rotana, Tourist Club area, Abu Dhabi
For bookings: 02-697 9011
Timings: 12pm to 3.30pm. 7pm to 11.30pm
