New in Sharjah
There’s a new Italian opening in Sharjah, and it’s leaning into the kind of relaxed, everyday dining diners are loving right now. Enter Isabella’s Street Kitchen, the latest concept from Blue Coral Concepts, opening this May at Aljada.
The new restaurant is the sister venue to Isabella Cucina Italiana in Vida Emirates Hills and is designed around the idea of simple, familiar Italian dining — the sort of place you pop into for a quick lunch, long dinner or last-minute pizza craving without needing a special occasion.
The interiors take inspiration from a modern Italian courtyard, with terracotta hues, olive-green accents, exposed concrete, aged timber and climbing greenery creating a warm, lived-in feel. At the centre sits an open kitchen complete with a copper-clad wood-fired pizza oven turning out New York-style thin-crust pizzas made using double-zero flour.
On the menu, diners can expect comforting Italian classics with Mediterranean influences. Signature dishes include spicy rigatoni rosa, Diavolo pizza topped with spicy pepperoni and hot honey, chicken parmigiana and Isabella steak tagliata served with roasted tomatoes and crispy potatoes.
Head Chef Salvador Estanques says the menu is designed to feel “honest, flavour-driven and designed to bring people together”, with a strong focus on quality ingredients and shareable plates.
One standout feature is the beverage programme, which takes cues from Italian aperitivo culture while remaining completely zero-proof. Expect signature drinks including La Rosa Di Isabella, made with strawberry, rose and vanilla, alongside citrus-forward Bergamot Bay spritzes and a dedicated coffee offering.
According to Operations Manager Hicham El Bouab, the goal was to create a place that “fits naturally into people’s routines” rather than somewhere reserved for big occasions.
As Aljada continues expanding its lifestyle and dining offering, Isabella’s Street Kitchen adds another casual-yet-polished concept to the area’s growing restaurant scene.
The venue is backed by Blue Coral Concepts, the hospitality group also behind brands including Five Guys, Ribs & Burgers and The Char’d Club.
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