Certo

Located in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City, Certo has long been a favorite for its well-executed and very consistent Italian food along at reasonable prices.

And the restaurant has only gotten better of late, thanks to the recent installation of Executive Chef Alessandro Esposito, who arrived in Dubai after tenures at top-tier outlets in Rome and London.

Esposito has certainly added his talented touch to the menu, but Certo patrons can still find signature dishes like the pumpkin and pancetta risotto with grilled scallops and a balsamic reduction; homemade spaghetti with sausages, mushrooms, and truffle oil; wood-fired pizzas topped with goats cheese, porcini mushrooms, and garlic; and sauteed lobster with potatoes, zucchini, and artichokes in a tangy mousse.