Positano Risto

For a taste of ‘la dolce vita’, head to Positano Risto in Publika. It’s a Muslim-owned and -operated restaurant celebrating the best of Italian cuisine in a casual setting with a menu that creatively departs from doctrine — no pork, no wine, all halal. ‘La Stella’, the eatery’s signature eight-pointed sourdough pizza topped with pepperoni, turkey ham and dollops of creamy burrata cheese is a highlight, as are the ravioli filled with slipper lobster and the slow-cooked lamb shank served with smooth mashed potatoes. Save room for desserts, in particular, the tiramisu assembled tableside with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream and meringue, finished with shavings of dark chocolate and a dusting of cocoa powder.