Torno Subito

Had an great experience in this restaurant! The staff was very friendly and you could notice that they focus on excellent service. I choose one of the tasting menus and was able to customize it to my preference. The dishes were creative, both in taste and presentation and the acompanied wines paired good. For a michelin star restaurant, the atmosphere might not be what exactly what you expect if it’s your first time but I think it’s as intended as it doesn’t have that extreme ‘classy’ vibe but more relaxed. Furthermore, I really appreciated that the staff took time to have a small conversation now and then and the extra ‘farewell’ dessert. Overall a great place for diner!!

Visited Torno Subito with the family for a birthday celebration. The food was superb and it took us on a culinary expedition across Italy! Our hostess was amazing, providing an Italian view to each of the condiments used in the food. Kids loved this place and surely we will be coming back to try the pizzas!!!

Overall it was a pleasant dining experience, but i don't fully understand what makes Torno Subito worth a michelin star. We shared a tartar for appetizer and each of us had a bowl of pasta. I had the tagliatelle ragu and my friend ordered the ravioli with truffle. The ravioli was really good, and the tagliatelle was also delicious but nothing really special, and the ragu tasted lighter than I expected. We also had desserts. Again, they were all good but none of them exceeded my expectations. It delivered exactly what was written on the menu, and I guess I was looking for some nice little surprises for my taste buds. Staff was friendly, and they even made efforts to writing a birthday card for me. Unfortunately, they seemed a bit distracted although the restaurant wasn't full. They didn't share their recommendation when we were ordering, didn't explain anything about the dish when it was served and kept mixing up our orders. Their ambience is casual, people walk in in flip flops and it's a family friendly atmosphere.

Although in the place were only 8 customers , the service was super slow, being with 2 children I informed them that we would prefer to order asap. The staff with 8 customers were completely unaware of the dynamics of the tables, food quality went down since 2020, I had to prompt the staff twice , to bring the food, they forgot about a dish, it took more than 10 min to prepare 2 iced coffees. Really disappointing, for the prices they charge .

Went there for brunch with my friends, it was really nice and pleasant. The place is gorgeous and the atmosphere is lovely, with the retro colors and aesthetics. The food was super nice, typical Italian with traditional pasta and dishes. They have an amazing terrace, lovely for when the good weather is back.

Really great Italian fare. The food is super good especially their pasta dishes and pizza. You can’t really go wrong with anything. My friends tried the tasting menu and really enjoyed it as well. Their aperol spritz is very very good. You must try it. The decor is very funky and lively. Full of color like an Italian summer. As casual as it may be decorated, they still ask guests to come in dressed smart casual. The place has a terrace which open during less hot months so make sure to pay them a visit then for apertivo after work.

Torno Subito with team and menu is always a great choice if you love Italian cuisine. And if you are lucky and Massimo is in town, then you got another level of his creativity. Food is always fresh, balanced and creative, never had a chance to try the same meal twice, always hungry to explore new flavors and combinations. A team led by chef Bernardo is very professional and kind.

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?