Torno Subito

This one was a huge let down!

I was really excited to try this place as it was recommended by a few people but it turned out to be a massive disappointment. The food was average at best, even the most basic things like the appetizer bread tasted meh. The service was super slow and we waited at least 15 minutes before someone took our order. The saving grace was the tiramisu and ambience. There are many better Italian places in dubai that can enjoy at half the cost!

This charming Italian eatery flawlessly captures the essence of Italy in each dish. The refined flavors strike a perfect balance between authenticity and sophistication. A delightful dining experience that truly feels like a taste of Italy. Fantastico!!

For a Michelin star restaurant, this was pretty disappointing. Food was average, pizza was salty, salmon was weird, staff could be alot more on top of things, it is overrated.

They improved a lot compared the last time we’ve been there. Before they were pretty good (which is why we came back today), now this time it was outstanding! All the dishes were on point and perfect, the staff was always paying attention and super friendly, the manager came herself to explain all the dishes and why the chef decides to do a certain way. Definitely one of our favorite Italian places now

Brunch food was Amazing and service was great! Dilsham really looked after us! We also got a nice discount on the more cravings app! Would be good if there was more music, or a singer to add to the vibe! Overall really great!!!

When you plan to go to a One Michelin Star restaurants your expectations are high. On Sunday I went to Torno Subito for lunch with 5 friends as part of Dubai Restaurant Week. I decided to share with a friend sitting next to me so I ended up tasting two starters and two mains. We began our meal with the Vitello Tonnato (6/10) and Cacio e Pepe (3/10).

The Vitello Tonnato featured thinly sliced veal that was covered in a creamy tuna sauce, pickled celery, and capers powder. I’m sorry but I had The Vitello Tonnato in Italy and in other Italian restaurants all over the world that were way better than this interpretation. The flavor of the tuna sauce was not there and the dish was not balanced. The lack of capers on the plate was surprising and replacing them with pickled celery didn’t work for me. I was left disappointed. My favorite pasta dish is cacio e pepe . I had for the first time 13 years ago in Rome and since then whenever it is in a menu I order it. So far I never had a tasty cacio e pepe in Dubai. So I was excited and I was hoping that Torno Subito will uncover the holy grail. Well it was a major disappointment. This take on the traditional dish was an absolute disaster, first I couldn’t see the pepper and you can faintly taste it, at the same time you taste the strong taste of the orange peels/zest which made it very citrusy. What are the baby zucchinis doing here? Who invited them?

For our main dishes main dish we went with the Pollo alla Cacciatora (0/10) and Raviolo del Plin Ossobuco (7/10)

The Pollo alla Cacciatora on the menu it says “Pulled chicken leg terrine, baked potato and Cacciatora" sauce. What came on the plate was one fried chicken finger that tastes worse than the frozen fish fingers that you may buy from any supermarket. If you buy a Sadia frozen chicken strip box from carrefour for 13AED it would definitely taste better than this dish. It was absolutely horrible.
The Raviolo del Plin Ossobuco as a main dish, with only 4 (four) raviolis packed with braised veal shank and topped with saffron sauce and fried sage, disappointed me due to the stingy serving size. You almost need a microscope to see what's on your plate!

For dessert, we enjoyed the Tiramisubito, a modern take on the traditional Italian Tiramisu. The Tiramisubito was a delicacy, with light and fluffy mascarpone cream, espresso, and cacao. It was the perfect way to end a bad meal.

In conclusion, Torno Subito (4/10) offered a colorful ambiance that transported us to an Italian coastal resort, but the food was disappointing. Should I stop trusting the Michelin Guide?

Great location and perfect view for a romantic dinner. Good Italian food, great pizza and wagyu beef fillet! I highly recommend you to try their tiramisu.
The service is good but not as good as you expect at a Michelin star restaurant.

I went here today for their Sunday brunch and I was blown away by the variety of flavours! Absolutely loved the food, the presentation and their staff was very attentive. Also, I appreciated that even though they had a set menu, since I am pescaterian and I do not eat meat, they replaced the main course which was lamb with something they prepared especially for me. This is the kind of service you would expect in a 5* Hotel and the place did not disappoint. Will definitely be back to try their dinner.