Who says you have to wait for the weekend to enjoy a long, lazy dinner? This October, Cucina is giving Wednesdays and Thursdays a little Italian magic with Sips & Serenata, a new aperitivo night with live entertainment, free-flow wine and a generous antipasti board, all for AED 299 for two.
A Little La Dolce Vita in the Middle Of The Week
Cucina has always celebrated aperitivo culture, the much-loved Italian habit of getting together over good food, good wine and great company. Sips & Serenata takes that spirit and turns it into a weekly ritual at the trattoria. The idea is simple: slow down, settle in and enjoy a taste of la dolce vita when the weekend still feels a long way off.
What Is Aperitivo, Anyway?
If you’re new to the idea, aperitivo is an Italian tradition built around sharing, socialising and staying at the table a little longer than planned. It’s less about rushing through dinner and more about enjoying the evening as it unfolds. At Sips & Serenata, you can get comfortable with a carafe of vino or one of Cucina’s signature spritzes and let the night take its time.
When To Go
Sips & Serenata runs every Wednesday and Thursday from 7pm until late, so you can start with an after-work drink and keep going as long as you like.
What’s Included For AED 299
The price covers two people and includes:
- Two hours of free-flow wine carafes, so there’s plenty to sip and share.
- The Tagliere dello Chef, a generous antipasti board with a chef’s selection of Italian cheeses and your choice of beef or pork cold cuts.
Add A Little Extra
If you’re feeling hungry, you can build on the board with some Italian favourites:
- Arancini (4 pieces): AED 30
- Marinated Apulian olives: AED 10
- Fried calamari: AED 30
- Bruschetta (2 pieces): AED 20
- Freshly baked focaccina: AED 30
Prefer something more substantial? The à la carte menu is also available all evening.
Meet Verou Poli, The One-Woman Band
The evening’s soundtrack comes from Verou Poli, a familiar name on Dubai’s live music scene. Her one-woman-band format combines vocals, piano, percussion and live looping, all built in real time as you watch. She performs in both English and Italian, and her repertoire includes timeless classics as well as contemporary favourites, which makes her a great fit for Cucina’s lively aperitivo nights.
Who Is It For?
Pretty much everyone. Sips & Serenata works for after-work drinks, a date night or a midweek catch-up with friends. If you’ve been looking for a reason to linger a little longer at the table, this is it.
Offer Details
- When: Every Wednesday and Thursday evening
- Time: 7:00pm until late
- Where: Cucina, Palm West Beach
- Price: AED 299 for two, including two hours of free-flow carafes of vino and the Tagliere dello Chef
- Add-ons: Arancini (4 pieces) AED 30, marinated Apulian olives AED 10, fried calamari AED 30, bruschetta (2 pieces) AED 20, freshly baked focaccina AED 30
- Reservations: Call +971 (4) 666 1408 or visit their website
So next Wednesday or Thursday, skip the usual midweek routine, grab a friend or your favourite person, and let Cucina turn an ordinary evening into something worth lingering over.
