Review: Luigia Italian

(Still) the best of Italy in Dubai? We’ll be the judge…

Luigia opened its doors at tourist hotspot the Rixos Premium JBR in 2018 with the promise of bringing ‘the best of Italy’ to Dubai, and almost immediately, it garnered fans across the city, gaining a reputation for its amazing pizza and use of authentic Italian ingredients across its rather extensive menu.

After a brief pandemic closure, it’s back and ready for action. We head inside to see if it’s still top of its game.

A warning to those who’ve not visited Luigia before – this isn’t your typically quaint Italian trattoria. The décor is bright and, dare we say, a little brash, with double-height ceilings, heavy red window drapes and theatrical light displays, all creating a loud and lively atmosphere.

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