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Authentic Italian Cuisine at the iconic Riccardo restaurant

Riccardo Restaurant

Over 45 years of Exceptional Fine Dining

Enjoy a distinguished candle-lit meal with traditional Italian fare in Kuwait City. 
Riccardo Restaurant offers authentic Italian elegance, where every meal pays homage to Italy's rich culinary heritage. Set in an elegant atmosphere, our restaurant brings the flavors of Italy to life with a menu inspired by timeless traditions and seasonal ingredients. Each dish is a reflection of passion and artistry, meticulously prepared by our expert chefs, led by Chef Valerio Stella. Whether it's a romantic evening, a family gathering, or a special occasion, experience the warmth of Italian hospitality, where every detail—from service to flavor—captures the true essence of Italy.
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Operating Hours

Open Daily:

  • Lunch: 12:30 PM - 15:30 PM
  • Dinner: 19:30 PM - 23:30 PM

About

  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Dress Code: Formal
  • Atmosphere: Elegant, Families, Private dining, Romantic ambiance
  • Setting: Restaurant
  • Valet Parking available
  • Children below the age of 12 are not permitted to enter 
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Our Menu

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Open Daily Lunch: 12:30 PM to 15:30 PM Dinner: 19:30 PM to 23:30 PM
ANTIPASTI FREDDI COLD STARTERS
BURRATA DI BUFALA
BURRATA DI BUFALA
- 11.00 KWD
Burrata, Marinated Tomatoes, 35 Years Aged Balsamic Vinegar (Contains Dairy, Nuts) (Gluten-Free)
INVOLTINI DI BRESAOLA
INVOLTINI DI BRESAOLA
- 11.00 KWD
Bresaola Rolls, Mozzarella Cheese, Arugula Salad, Raspberry, Pistachio (Contains Dairy and Nuts) (Healthy and Gluten-Free)
CARPACCIO DI WAGYU CON TARTUFO NERO
CARPACCIO DI WAGYU CON TARTUFO NERO
- 11.00 KWD
Wagyu Tenderloin Carpaccio, Black Truffle, Grana Padano Cheese Mousse (Contains Dairy) (Gluten-Free)
CARPACCIO DI BRANZINO
CARPACCIO DI BRANZINO
- 8.50 KWD
Sea Bass Carpaccio, Strawberry & Passion Fruit Sauce (Healthy and Gluten-free)
TARTARA DI SALMONE E AVOCADO
TARTARA DI SALMONE E AVOCADO
- 12.00 KWD
Salmon and avocado tartare, Salmon Roe, Lemon Citronette (Healthy and Gluten-free)
INSALATA DI ARAGOSTA
INSALATA DI ARAGOSTA
- 21.00 KWD
Canadian Lobster, heirloom tomatoes, baby fennel, green asparagus, mint & lime dressing (Contains Shellfish and Dairy) (Gluten-free)
ANTIPASTI CALDI HOT STARTERS
TORTINO DI FUNGHI PORTOBELLO
TORTINO DI FUNGHI PORTOBELLO
- 7.00 KWD
Portobello Mushroom Pie, Pecorino Cheese Fondue (Contains Dairy) (Vegetarian)
FRITTO DI CALAMARI & ZUCCHINE
FRITTO DI CALAMARI & ZUCCHINE
- 8.00 KWD
Fried Squid, Zucchini, Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise (Contains Dairy and Shellfish)
AVOCADO GRATINATO
AVOCADO GRATINATO
- 8.00 KWD
Gratinated Avocado, Tiger Prawns, Sautéed Vegetables (Contains Shellfish, Dairy and Nuts)
PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE
PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE
- 7.50 KWD
Traditional Eggplant Parmigiana, Provolone Cheese Sauce (Contains Dairy) (Vegetarian)
INSALATE SALAD
CAPRESE
CAPRESE
- 7.50 KWD
Buffalo Mozzarella, Red Cherry Tomatoes, Basil Pesto, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Contains Dairy and Nuts) (Gluten-Free)
CAESAR SALAD
CAESAR SALAD
- 7.00 KWD
Baby Romaine Lettuce, Grilled Chicken Breast, Croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano, Caesar Dressing (Contains Dairy and Shellfish)
INSALATA DI RUCOLA
INSALATA DI RUCOLA
- 6.50 KWD
Arugula Salad, Rocca Leaves, Mixed Berries, Grana Padano Cheese, Balsamic-Herbs Dressing (Contains Dairy and Nuts) (Gluten-Free, Healthy and Vegetarian)
INSALATA DI AVOCADO E POMODORI
INSALATA DI AVOCADO E POMODORI
- 6.50 KWD
Avocado & Tomato Salad, Green Chilli, Vegetable Bouquet (Contains Shellfish)
ZUPPE SOUP
CREMA DI FUNGHI
CREMA DI FUNGHI
- 4.50 KWD
Forest Mushroom Cream Soup, White Truffle Oil (Contains Dairy) (Healthy, Gluten-free and Vegetarian)
MINESTRONE DI VERDURE
MINESTRONE DI VERDURE
- 4.00 KWD
Apulian Vegetable Minestrone (Healthy, Gluten-free, Vegan and Vegetarian)
ZUPPA DI PESCE
ZUPPA DI PESCE
- 5.00 KWD
Ligurian Seafood Soup, Light Garlic Crostini (Contains Shellfish)
PASTA
HOMEMADE PASTA
SPAGHETTI DI GRAGNANO AGLIO, OLIO & PEPERONCINO
SPAGHETTI DI GRAGNANO AGLIO, OLIO & PEPERONCINO
- 7.50 KWD
Gragnano Spaghetti, Garlic, Oil & Chilli (Vegan and Vegetarian)
TONNARELLI CACIO E PEPE CON GAMBERONI
TONNARELLI CACIO E PEPE CON GAMBERONI
- 9.00 KWD
Handmade Tonnarelli Pasta, Pecorino Cheese Sauce, Cured Shrimps, Lime Zest (Contains Shellfish and Dairy)
AGNOLOTTI DI OSSOBUCO
AGNOLOTTI DI OSSOBUCO
- 8.50 KWD
Braised Beef Shank Agnolotti Pasta, Saffron Sauce (Contains Dairy)
LINGUINE ALLA MARINARA
LINGUINE ALLA MARINARA
- 11.00 KWD
Linguine Pasta, Cherry Tomatoes, Lobster, Prawns, Scallops, Calamari (Contains Shellfish and Dairy)
RAVIOLI ALLA PARMIGIANA
RAVIOLI ALLA PARMIGIANA
- 8.00 KWD
Eggplant Ravioli, San Marzano Tomato Coulis, Buffalo Mozzarella, Liguria Basil (Contains Dairy) (Healthy and Vegetarian)
RISOTTO
RISOTTO CARNAROLI, FUNGHI, OLIO AL TARTUFO
RISOTTO CARNAROLI, FUNGHI, OLIO AL TARTUFO
- 9.00 KWD
Carnaroli Risotto, Wild Mushrooms, White Truffle Oil (Contains Dairy) (Gluten-free and Vegetarian)
RISOTTO CAPESANTE ED ASPARAGI
RISOTTO CAPESANTE ED ASPARAGI
- 10.00 KWD
Carnaroli Rice, Scallops, Green Asparagus, Aged Modena, Vinegar Reserve (Contains Shellfish and Dairy) (Gluten-free)
RISOTTO ALL’ ARAGOSTA
RISOTTO ALL’ ARAGOSTA
- 14.00 KWD
Carnaroli Risotto, Canadian Lobster, Taggiasche Olives, Tomato Pachino (Contains Shellfish and Dairy) (Gluten-Free)
SECONDI DI PESCE SEAFOOD MAIN COURSE
FILLETO DI BRANZINO GRIGLIATO, SALSA AL LIMONE E AGLIO
FILLETO DI BRANZINO GRIGLIATO, SALSA AL LIMONE E AGLIO
- 16.00 KWD
Grilled Sea Bass Fillet, Lemon Garlic Sauce, Potato Mousse, Baby Vegetables (Contains Dairy and Nuts) (Gluten-free and Healthy)
FILETTO DI SALMONE NORVEGIESE SCOTTATO IN PADELLA
FILETTO DI SALMONE NORVEGIESE SCOTTATO IN PADELLA
- 15.00 KWD
Pan-Seared Norwegian Salmon Fillet, Fennel Confit, Bergamot Lemon & Capers Sauce (Contains Nuts and Dairy) (Healthy)
GAMBERONI ALLA PUGLIESE
GAMBERONI ALLA PUGLIESE
- 14.50 KWD
Apulian Sle Prawns, Vegetable Caponata, Tomato-Pachino Fondue (Contains Shellfish, Nuts and Dairy) (Gluten-Free)
SECONDI DI CARNE MEAT MAIN COURSE
FILETTO DI WAGYU
FILETTO DI WAGYU
- 25.00 KWD
Wagyu Beef Tenderloin, Carrot Purée, Baby Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus (Contains Dairy and Nuts)
ROLLE’ DI POLLO E SPUGNOLA
ROLLE’ DI POLLO E SPUGNOLA
- 14.00 KWD
Corn-Fed Chicken Roulade, Stuffed with Mushrooms, Butternut Squash Cream, Raspberry Sauce (Contains Nuts and Dairy)
SCALOPPINE DI VITELLO AI FUNGHI MISTI
SCALOPPINE DI VITELLO AI FUNGHI MISTI
- 16.00 KWD
Veal Tenderloin Scaloppine, Mushroom Sauce, Mashed Potatoes (Contains Nuts and Dairy)
SCALOPPE DI VITELLO ALLA MILANESE PATATE NOVELLE ARROSTITE, BROCCOLI SALTATI INSALATA DI RUCOLA & POMODORINI
SCALOPPE DI VITELLO ALLA MILANESE PATATE NOVELLE ARROSTITE, BROCCOLI SALTATI INSALATA DI RUCOLA & POMODORINI
- 17.00 KWD
Breaded Veal Tenderloin Milanese, Roasted Baby Potatoes, Sautéed Broccoli, Rucola & Cherry Tomatoes Salad (Contains Dairy and Nuts)
COSTOLETTE DI AGNELLO GRIGLIATE, SALSA AL ROSMARINO
COSTOLETTE DI AGNELLO GRIGLIATE, SALSA AL ROSMARINO
- 16.00 KWD
Grilled Milk-Fed Lamb Chops, Fresh Rosemary Sauce, Sweet Potato Puree, Sautéed Broccolini (Contains Nuts and Dairy)
DESSERTS
FONDENTE AL CIOCCOLATO
FONDENTE AL CIOCCOLATO
- 4.50 KWD
Warm Valrhona Chocolate Fondant, Vanilla Ice Cream, Mixed Berries (Contains Dairy and Nuts) (Vegetarian)
TIRAMISU
TIRAMISU
- 4.00 KWD
Mascarpone Cream Cheese, Espresso Coffee, Savoiardi Biscuit (Contains Nuts and Dairy) (Vegetarian)
CASSATA ALLA SICILIANA
CASSATA ALLA SICILIANA
- 4.50 KWD
Sicilian Ice Cream Cassata, Chocolate Cheese Ricotta, Marinated Mango (Contains Nuts and Dairy) (Vegetarian)
PANNA COTTA ALLA VANIGLIA
PANNA COTTA ALLA VANIGLIA
- 4.00 KWD
Vanilla Panna Cotta, Apricot Compote, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Crumble (Contains Dairy and Nuts) (Vegetarian)
CARPACCIO DI FRUTTA
CARPACCIO DI FRUTTA
- 4.50 KWD
Exotic Fruit Carpaccio, Green Apple Jelly, Lemon Sorbet (Healthy, Gluten-free, Vegetarian and Vegan)
BEVERAGES
FRESH JUICE SELECTION
FRESH JUICE SELECTION
- 3.50 KWD
Orange, Lemon, Lemon & Mint, Carrot, Kiwi, Strawberry, Blueberry, Mixed Berries, Pineapple, Apple, Pomegranate, Cranberry, Tomato
HOMEMADE ICE TEA
HOMEMADE ICE TEA
- 3.00 KWD
Regular, Lemon, Orange
MOCKTAILS
MOCKTAILS
- 3.500 KWD
Arabian Delight: Watermelon, Pomegranate & Rosewater (or) Replenish: Green Apple, Pineapple & Ginger (or) Refresh: Strawberry, Pomegranate & Mint
SOFT DRINKS
SOFT DRINKS
Pepsi, Pepsi Zero, 7up, Diet 7up, Mirinda, Mountain Dew, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water, Soda Water - 1.80 KWD
Red Bull, Red Bull Sugar Free - 3.20 KWD
Assorted Drinks
SPARKLING JUICE
SPARKLING JUICE
Aperitif Hug, Bottle 750ml - 16.00 KWD
White or Rose Grape, Bottle 750ml - 16.00 KWD
Gold Emotion Luxury Apple, Bottle 750ml - 24.00 KWD
GRAPE DRINK
GRAPE DRINK
- 14.00 KWD
Red, Rose or White Grape, Bottle 750ml
MALT BEVERAGES
MALT BEVERAGES
- 2.70 KWD
Budweiser, Holsten or Estrella
THE DAQOOS MARY
THE DAQOOS MARY
- 4.500 KWD
This signature drink inspired by Kuwait’s diverse culinary norms, derived from a rich and flavorful condiment traditionally paired with local dishes. This rich concoction, introduces time honored Daqoos as a beverage, to Kuwait’s affluent and distinctive tastemakers.
WATER, TEA & COFFEE
CARBONATED WATER
CARBONATED WATER
Perrier 330ml - 2.40 KWD
S. Pellegrino 500ml - 2.60 KWD
S. Pellegrino 1L - 3.00 KWD
MINERAL WATER
MINERAL WATER
Acqua Panna 500ml - 2.50 KWD
Acqua Panna 1L - 2.90 KWD
Evian 500ml - 2.60 KWD
Evian 1L - 3.00 KWD
Arwa 500ml - 1.50 KWD
Arwa 1.5L - 2.00 KWD
PREMIUM MINERAL WATER
PREMIUM MINERAL WATER
Eira 400ml - 2.70 KWD
Eira 700ml - 3.10 KWD
PREMIUM CARBONATED WATER
PREMIUM CARBONATED WATER
Eira 400ml - 2.90 KWD
Eira 700ml - 3.30 KWD
COFFEE
COFFEE
Single Espresso - 2.50 KWD
Double Espresso - 3.00 KWD
Americano, Cappucino, Café Latte or Mocha - 3.20 KWD
Turkish Coffee - 3.00 KWD
French Coffee - 3.00 KWD
White Coffee - 2.50 KWD
SELECTION OF TEA
SELECTION OF TEA
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Green Tea, Herbal Tea, Fruit Infusion or Decaffeinated Tea - 3.50 KWD
Hot Chocolate - 3.20 KWD
Full Menu
Exquisite Flavors Await
Exquisite Flavors Await

A Culinary Journey Through Italy

Our Italian fine dining menu showcases a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, featuring dishes that celebrate the rich flavors of Italy. Savor our handcrafted pasta, made fresh daily, paired with exquisite sauces that highlight seasonal ingredients. Indulge in our signature risottos, each crafted to perfection, offering a creamy texture and vibrant flavors. Complete your culinary journey with our decadent desserts, where classic recipes meet modern presentation, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
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Chef Valerio standing at the entrance of Riccardo
Head Chef of Riccardo

Chef Valerio Stella

Chef Valerio brings with him over 20 years of international culinary expertise, honed in renowned establishments across Italy, Germany, Paris, and the Bahamas, including a two Michelin-starred restaurant. His approach to cuisine is defined by his seamless blend of authenticity and modern innovation, incorporating traditional Italian techniques with contemporary Mediterranean influences. Chef Valerio's menus will celebrate his Italian heritage while introducing fresh Mediterranean flavors and modern techniques, resulting in unique and unforgettable dining experiences.
Now OpenMon: 12PM - 11PM
Reservations:+96522982025