Basilico Mediterranean Restaurant - The Cove Rotana

To Begin

• Carpaccio of Angus BeefAED 79.00

  pickled mushroom, rucola, parmesan & white truffle oil

• AranciniAED 77.00

  risotto dumpling filled with mozzarella, fontina, peas & mushrooms on salsa di pomodoro

• Fritto MistoAED 82.00

  crispy fried shrimp, calamari, seabass, cod & vegetables with 2 dips

• BurrataAED 79.00

  rucola, roasted datterini tomatoes, balsamic reduction

• Tuna TartareAED 86.00

  capers, kalamata olives & toasted herb focaccia

• Oven Baked Eggplant InvoltiniAED 72.00

  rolled slices of eggplant stuffed with ricotta, herbs & parmesan on salsa di pomodoro

• Mediterranean Lamb MeatballsAED 69.00

  stewed in rich pomodoro sauce with cheese & garlic bruschetta

• Parmesan Dusted Cauliflower FrittiAED 65.00

  cherry peppers & pickled vegetables

• Calamari FrittiAED 72.00

  semolina crusted calamari, tartar sauce

• Buffalo MozzarellaAED 89.00

  heirloom tomatoes, taggiasca olives & basil pesto

• Messy PrawnsAED 99.00

  oven roasted with butter, chilli, garlic & herbs

• Char-Grilled OctopusAED 94.00

  potato salad, olives & capers with citrus aioli

• Italian Cured Beef BresaolaAED 79.00

  eggplant caponata & goat cheese

Fresh Salads

Chicken - AED 86 / Shrimp - AED 75

• Rucola, Endive & Beets SaladAED 75.00

  tossed with walnuts, shaved parmesan & blackberry vinaigrette

• Grilled Asparagus & BresaolaAED 79.00

  roasted tomatoes, balsamic reduction & salsa verde

• Lobster "Panzanella" with Lemon & Olive OilAED 99.00

  tuscan bread salad with olives, tomatoes & fennel

• Wild Rucola, Apples & Toasted AlmondsAED 72.00

  grated parmigiano-reggiano & barrel aged balsamic

• Tossed Greens with Smoked SalmonAED 73.00

  capers, pickled onions, avocado with lemon & olive oil

• Baby Gem "Caesar"AED 59.00

  herb croutons, creamy parmesan & garlic dressing

Soups

• Brown Lentil SoupAED 59.00

  spinach & lemon

• Seafood SoupAED 65.00

  rich tomato & shellfish broth

Boards and Mezze to share

all boards are served with olives, fruit compotes & pickles

• Oriental Mezze BoardAED 79.00

  hummus, mutabal, tabbouleh, fattouch, vine leaves & arabic bread

• Greek Mezze BoardAED 109.00

  char- grilled halloumi, tomato, chicken souvlaki, spicy feta cheese dip, tzatziki, hummus, olive & pita bread

• Artisan Cheese BoardAED 95.00

  our cheese board features a selection of italian cheeses, served with honey, fruit relish & grissini

• Charcuterie Meat BoardAED 125.00

  our cured meat board, served with pickles, olives & grissini your choice of any 3 cured meats

Build your Own

AED 135. Build your own board with four items of your choice from the list below. All boards are served with olives, fruit compotes & pickles

• Cured Meats – Halal

  Beef Bresaola, Smoked Pancetta, Beef Speck, Veal Ham, Beef Salametto, Turkey Mortadella, Spicy Veal Salami

• Cheese

  Soft / Ripened, Semi / Hard, Blue / Veined, Goat / Sheep

Our House Hand Stretched Pizzas

Our Tomato Based Pizzas

• MargheritaAED 75.00

  tomato sauce, mozzarella & basil

• Salami & ChorizoAED 92.00

  tomato sauce, mozzarella, salami, chorizo, prosciutto, oregano & roasted chilli

• Bresaola e Wild RucolaAED 92.00

  air cured beef, tomato & parmigiano-reggiano shavings

• Mozzarella di Bufala CampanaAED 86.00

  hand torn buffalo mozzarella, san marzano tomatoes & basil

• GamberettiAED 92.00

  tomato sauce, mozzarella, prawns, green chillies, beef bresaola & rucola

• VegetarianaAED 76.00

  eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomato & mozzarella

• Quattro FormaggiAED 89.00

  mozzarella, taleggio, gorgonzola, ricotta cheese & wild rucola

• Pollo PestoAED 79.00

  tomato sauce, oregano, mozzarella, grilled chicken, bell pepper, onion & basil pesto

• RusticaAED 79.00

  tomato sauce, oregano, mozzarella, caramelized red onions, goats cheese, pepper & rucola

• Calzone "Our Folded Pizza"AED 79.00

  mushrooms, spinach, ricotta & mozzarella, topped with tomato sauce

Our White Pizzas

• Pizza al TartufoAED 84.00

  four cheese, white truffle oil & wild rucola

• Quattro StagioniAED 84.00

  veal ham, mushrooms, artichokes & olives

Pasta & Risotto Specialties

Specialties of the House

• Fettuccine with Lamb RagùAED 86.00

  tender braised lamb with crushed olives & fava beans

• Ravioli with Pumpkin & Ricotta CheeseAED 86.00

  toasted walnuts, sage leaves, brown butter & parmesan

• Ricotta Gnocchi with Asparagus, Peas & MushroomsAED 86.00

  touch of cream, parmesan & lemon zest

• Calamarata Pasta with Canadian Lobster & ScallopsAED 119.00

  lobster broth with pan seared lobster, scallops & tomatoes

Classic "Cucina Style" Pastas

whole wheat or gluten free spaghetti, fusilli and penne available upon request

• Trenette with Ligurian PestoAED 83.00

  tossed with pesto, green beans & potatoes

• Fettuccine alla BologneseAED 83.00

  traditional fettuccine with bolognese sauce

• Spaghetti CarbonaraAED 83.00

  bacon, egg & parmigiano-reggiano cheese

• Spaghetti SeafoodAED 119.00

  lobster, shrimps, calamari, scallops & seafood tossed with pomodoro & a touch of cream

• Linguine NapoletanaAED 83.00

  tomatoes, olive oil, garlic & basil

• Seafood RisottoAED 119.00

  crushed tomatoes, asparagus & shellfish broth

• Gnocchetti Pasta with Italian SausageAED 83.00

  shell shaped pasta tossed with italian sausage, broccoli, tomatoes & chilli flakes

• Penne AlfredoAED 83.00

  chicken, mushrooms & parmesan cream sauce

• Spaghetti with PrawnsAED 119.00

  tossed with shrimps, datterino tomatoes, basil & olive oil

• Mushroom RisottoAED 83.00

  classic italian rice dish with wild mushrooms, herbs & parmigiano-reggiano

• Baked LasagneAED 83.00

  traditional lasagne or our vegetarian version with squash, spinach & broccoli

Our Main Course Plates

• Roasted Baby ChickenAED 103.00

  zucchini, spicy cauliflower, sun dried tomato, asparagus & creamy mushrooms

• Pan Fried Veal ScaloppiniAED 137.00

  thin cut & pan fried veal with lemon, capers served with a side of linguine napoletana

• Seafood PaellaAED 137.00

  bomba rice, tomatoes, artichokes, mussels, clams, shrimps and sweet pepper

• Chicken ParmigianaAED 103.00

  mozzarella, pomodoro sauce & creamy potatoes

• Mediterranean Prawns Marsala*AED 220.00

  king prawns baked with raisins, prime nuts, capers &tomatoes

• Oven Baked Chermoula SalmonAED 126.00

  cous cous, lobster bisque, rucola, lemon & olive oil

• Roasted Duck Breas*AED 126.00

  compressed apple, acacia honey, marsala sauce & spinach

• Lobster & Prawn CataplanaAED 279.00

  rich fish broth with seabass, fennel, sweet peppers & tomatoes

• Ossobuco Milanese, Braised Veal Shanks with Saffron RisottoAED 137.00

  carnaroli rice & gremolata

From the Grill

all our items from the grill are served with broccoli rabe and your choice of sauce

• Lamb – Grass Fed (AUS)AED 148.00

  Rack – rubbed with mustard & herbs

• Grilled T-Bone Steak FiorentinaAED 260.00

  prime aged steak brushed with olive oil & sea salt, balsamic glazed shallots, sautéed spinach on the side; you may want to share

• Norwegian SalmonAED 126.00

• Sea BassAED 174.00

• Farmed Red SnapperAED 149.00

• Jumbo PrawnsAED 220.00

• Yellowfin TunaAED 126.00

• Seafood Mixed GrillAED 239.00

  Seabream, salmon, black tiger prawns, scallops, calamari, grilled tomato, tossed lettuce & lemon parsley dressing. Any of our seafood selection can be prepared to your liking: baked, pan seared or steamed

Angus – USDA Prime (USA)

• Tenderloin

  • 250gAED 199.00
  • 350gAED 255.00

• Sirloin

  • 400gAED 220.00

• Rib-Eye

  • 400gAED 260.00

Land Sauces

• Peppercorn*

• Wild Mushrooms*

• Béarnaise

• Herb Jus

Sea Sauces

• Lemon-Parsley Butter*

• EVOO, Tomato & Capers

• Lobster Tarragon*

• Salsa Verde

Side Dishes

• Thick-Cut ChipsAED 29.00

• Sour Cream Mashed PotatoesAED 29.00

• Brown Rice PilafAED 29.00

• RatatouilleAED 29.00

• Roasted Mushrooms with Herb & GarlicAED 29.00

• Creamed or Sautéed SpinachAED 29.00