Bice Mare

Classy understated decor, impressive food and a charismatic maitre’d makes Bice Mare a truly memorable experience. With fountain views, black-and-white pictures on the walls, white tablecloths and an invariably busy reservations list, Bice Mare is a ‘special occasion’ spot.

That's the kind of ambience diners can immerse themselves in at Bice Mare in Dubai, an offshoot of Milan's original Bice (pronounced ""bee-che"") founded in the 1920s as a family restaurant in Milan.

Perhaps it was its signature gourmet dishes that drew Italian acting greats like Sophia Loren and Claudia Cardinale in the '60s and '70s at a time when there was only one Bice in the world. The restaurant's new Dubai branch, at the foot of Burj Khalifa within the posh Souk Al Bahar complex, promises the same warmth and gastronomic treats that once drew stars to its tables."