Torno Subito by Massimo Bottura (Italian)

Torno Subito by Massimo Bottura serves the most playful Italian cuisine in Dubai, a 1960s resort concept at W Dubai that turns regional dishes into edible postcards from mid-century Rimini. The signature tortellini in brodo has won three Michelin stars globally, and the menu changes quarterly to reflect seasonal Italian produce. With a price point of AED 350 per person for the tasting menu, it costs about 20% less than the average fine dining experience on this list. Torno Subito outperforms #5 (Avatara) in creativity, but its portion sizes are smaller than the typical competitor.