Chi Hospitality opens Italian casual dining Zucca

Chi Hospitality's new Italian-inspired casual dining concept, Zucca, has opened in Wafi Mall’s Café Court, with dishes served in a QSR environment.

The home-grown brand’s menu reflects its Italian origins through its pastas, traditional pizza dough, and salads.

Chi Hospitality head of food and beverage Dani-Jan Gicquel Billington said: "We are thrilled to introduce this new concept to Dubai. Zucca’s fresh style and atmosphere reflects the Italian custom to celebrate each meal. Italians know the art of food, and Zucca is a reflection of that: a competitive brand that doesn’t take itself too seriously."

Wafi marketing & property director Richard Billington said: "We are delighted that CHI Hospitality has chosen Wafi’s Café Court as the venue for the opening of Zucca. The brand is a perfect fit for us, as we build on our own reputation as a great dining destination for connoisseurs of gourmet cuisine."

This opening is part of Chi Hospitality’s previously announced plans to execute major expansion of its F&B offerings in 2013.