"Kuwait City's rooftop Italian — Sebastiano Spriveri fires three wood ovens for pizza and truffle tagliolini, 21 floors up at the Four Seasons."
About Dai Forni
Dai Forni — Italian for "from the ovens" — is the rooftop Italian restaurant on the 21st floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya, in the Mirqab area of Kuwait City. It opened with the hotel in 2017 under executive chef Sebastiano Spriveri, who has led the kitchen since, and takes its name from the three copper-sheathed wood-burning ovens at its heart. Panoramic city views and a long Italian card make it one of the hotel's signature rooms.
For Kuwait City's other Four Seasons tables and beyond, compare the pan-Asian Sintoho, the Italian Riccardo and the Lebanese Li Beirut. It belongs to the city's Italian and fine-dining scene.
The Kitchen
The kitchen runs classic Italian comfort cooking with a serious technical base. The three wood-fired ovens turn out traditional pizza and focaccia, while the handmade pasta is the strength — the tagliolini al doppio uovo, angel-hair pasta with a butter-and-thyme emulsion and shaved black truffle (around KWD 10.5), is the signature, with the Wagyu carpaccio and the best-selling tiramisu close behind. As a top-floor Four Seasons restaurant it is priced accordingly, and like all dining in Kuwait it is alcohol-free.
The Room
The room is a draw in its own right: a 21st-floor space with panoramic views over Kuwait City, the open wood ovens glowing at its centre and live performances on Thursdays. It is polished and comfortable rather than stiff, suited to a long dinner or a business lunch with a view, and the rooftop setting makes it a natural choice for a special occasion. Booking ahead is sensible, especially at weekends.
Best for an Anniversary
A 21st-floor room, panoramic views and a polished Italian kitchen make Dai Forni an easy anniversary dinner or a meal to impress clients in Kuwait City. The midday service also carries a business lunch with a view.
Not for
Not for a casual or budget meal — Dai Forni is a top-floor Four Seasons Italian with hotel-level prices, and, like all of Kuwait, it is alcohol-free.
Frequently Asked
What is Dai Forni in Kuwait known for?
It is the rooftop Italian restaurant on the 21st floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait, known for three wood-fired ovens of pizza and focaccia and handmade pasta such as tagliolini with black truffle, with panoramic city views.
Who is the chef at Dai Forni?
Executive chef Sebastiano Spriveri, who has led the kitchen since the Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait opened in 2017.
What should I order?
The tagliolini al doppio uovo with black truffle is the signature; the wood-fired pizza, the Wagyu beef carpaccio and the best-selling tiramisu are the other highlights.
How much does it cost?
It is priced as a top-floor Four Seasons restaurant — the truffle tagliolini runs around KWD 10.5 — so plan for a top-end Italian dinner; the restaurant is alcohol-free.
Where is Dai Forni located?
On the 21st floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya, in the Mirqab area of Kuwait City.
