Buonissimo Restaurant & Cafe

Buonissimo Restaurant & Cafe is a polished all-day spot in Sharjah that blends Italian-leaning mains with a proper cafe programme, set in a dining room that successfully bridges classic and modern. A large communal wooden table anchors the space and signals the restaurant's unapologetically family-focused sensibility, while cosier perimeter seating suits couples, solo workers and small groups equally well. The atmosphere is calm and unhurried - good for a long lunch, a coffee-and-laptop morning, or a celebratory dinner. The kitchen ranges wider than the Italian billing suggests. From the menu proper, the Buonissimo salad, the smoked salmon salad and the quinoa salad are reliable starters; the paella, the grilled salmon, the roasted chicken and a well-executed turkey (served with rice or a standout beetroot-flecked mashed potato) anchor the mains. The cafe side is where the restaurant quietly earns its regulars: the scrambled-egg croissant sandwich and the beef sandwich are both highlights, the espresso drinks are well pulled, and the patisserie - the chocolate cake in particular - is worth saving room for. Pricing lands on the more accessible side for the quality on the plate, which keeps it in rotation for weekday lunches and weekend brunches alike. Service is a real strength. The team - regulars mention Malvern, Cathleen, Arun, Justin, Raymund and Kelly among others - runs the floor with warmth and attention, and Chef Sandru and Chef Abdel handle the kitchen with care, happy to tailor dishes and guide first-time diners through the menu. Families are particularly well looked after: Saturdays bring a children's pasta-making session, and the restaurant is comfortable accommodating special-occasion bookings with small personal touches. For a relaxed, elevated meal that works for a coffee run, a family Saturday, or a celebratory dinner, Buonissimo is one of Sharjah's more quietly confident tables.