Italian, Family Friendly, Pastas & Risottos, Business Lunch, Waterfront Dining, MediterraneanHours:10:00 am - 10:00 pmVegetarian Menu, Outdoor Seating, Caters To Children, Great For Groups, Waterfront Dining, Indoor SeatingLunch, Desserts, Dinner, Quick BitesPayments thru Credit/Debit Cards, CashParking: Street Parking, Basement ParkingA fresh burst of Northern Italy recently opened its doors on the ground floor of HDS Tower, Cluster F in JLT to delight Dubai with its simple, yet divine foodie creations authentic to the Piedmont region of Northern Italy.During their time in the UAE founders and owners Marianna Rescia and Gianluca Criniti recognized a growing demand from Dubai’s foodie community for authentic North Italian fare, their answer was Náis Italian Kitchen.At the heart of Náis Italian Kitchen lies a culinary story of creative dishes that stem from the owners’ Piedmontese and Northern Italian roots. The restaurant is defined by its authentic regional cooking rather than a general offering of ‘international Italian’. The menu creation is influenced by family recipes and popular dishes authentically prepared with reworked touches and a hint of European elegance.“We kept our a la carte menu simple to allow us to continue to add seasonal variations and fresh dishes served up daily. Passionate about evocative cuisine our Italian chef is consistently whipping up new delights to treat our diners,” says Marianna. Náis Italian Kitchen is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 10am to 10pm every day of the week excluding Fridays. Favourites on the menu created by Italian Chef Maurizio Olivieri include:Oven-baked polenta with wild mushrooms‘A taste of Piedmonts’ antipastiHand-made gnocchi and pastasFiletto Di Manzo (Beef tenderloin with oven baked potatoes)Sweet treats include tiramisuMamma Náis chocolate cakeGenuine Italian ice-creamWith the starting price for a main meal 50 AED and light refreshments starting from 25 AED, visitors to Náis Italian Kitchen can choose from indoor or al fresco dining, with a view of the JLT lakes. JLT residents also enjoy selective spoiling with the option of gourmet delivery orders direct to their doorstep. Other Highlights include:Aperitif Mondays: every Monday Náis Italian Kitchen puts on a complimentary spread of delicious nibbles at 5pm for after-work Aperitifs (their treat!)Traditionally brewed Lavazza coffees, with a special offering of Ginseng and Barley coffee for the health consciousNew to Dubai, Ligurian FARINATA (crepe-like chickpea bread); crisp and golden on the outside, soft and moist on the inside.‘Artists Corner’ creations from renowned artists, Italian boutiques and local designers Stylish, understated setting overlooking the lakes