Il Forno Remal Mall

Il Forno at Remal Mall is the local branch of a well-established UAE Italian chain, and it delivers on the same proposition that has earned the brand a loyal following across its Dubai outlets: an accessible, family-friendly Italian kitchen with an open stone oven at its centre and a menu broad enough to suit any appetite. The dining room is bright and comfortable, with clean lines, an outdoor seating option and easy access from the mall's main concourse. The menu stretches confidently across pizza, pasta, risotto, grilled mains and dessert. On the pizza side, the Chicken BBQ, Pollo, Primavera and signature Il Forno are the reliable orders, with hand-tossed dough baked properly in the oven and the cheese pulling in long, satisfying strings. Pastas are where the kitchen shows its breadth: the Fettuccine Cajun Alfredo, Farfalle E Pollo, Penne Del Mari, Ravioli di Funghi, baked Lasagna Di Pollo and Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare all have their loyalists, with creamy sauces handled generously and portions that run noticeably large. Appetisers to call out are the crispy chicken wings and the complimentary breadsticks with pesto and salsa. For dessert, the tiramisu is widely regarded as among the best in Al Ain, and the blueberry cheesecake, panna cotta and Oreo deep-freeze are the other finishes to consider. The mojito-led drinks list in strawberry, mint, passion-fruit and classic variants delivers genuinely refreshing non-alcoholic options. Service is warm and attentive, with Klarissa and Akari among the staff singled out by recent guests for hospitality and care. The team accommodates first-time Italian diners, families with children and dietary requests with patience, and at busy periods the food still lands quickly. Pricing is notably fair for the portions served - two can eat a substantial mains-and-dessert meal at modest cost - making this one of Al Ain's most reliable value picks for Italian cooking.