DUBAI, UAE – What happens when a Neapolitan pizza chef and a Nicaraguan chef step into the same kitchen, each bringing their own stories, experiences and approach to food? At FALCONE, the answer is two very special pizzas, created by Chef Roberta De Sario and Chef Gabriela Chamorro, founder of Girl & The Goose – Restaurante Centroamericano, available from 24 October to 1 November 2026.
More than simply bringing two culinary cultures together, the collaboration is about learning, exchanging ideas and discovering new possibilities through food. For Gabriela, it was an opportunity to explore the techniques and craftsmanship behind Roberta’s Neapolitan pizza-making, while Roberta drew inspiration from Gabriela’s Nicaraguan heritage and bold approach to flavours. Together, they have created two distinct pizzas, each telling a personal story.
Gabriela’s Buenos Días, Nicaragua is inspired by the comforting breakfasts of her childhood. Bringing a little taste of home to Neapolitan pizza, her creation features homemade Nicaraguan-style chorizo seasoned with achiote and cinnamon, confit potatoes, caramelised onions and smoked cheese, reminiscent of el fogón, the traditional wood-fired kitchens back home. Finished with pickled onions, coriander, creamy goat cheese and a soft egg at the centre, the pizza brings together familiar childhood flavours in an entirely new way.
For Roberta, Momento is a celebration of the connections made through food. Inspired by her first trip to Naples with Chef Josh Stumbaugh and the experience of creating alongside Gabriela, the pizza reflects her belief that food is as much about emotion as it is about technique. Featuring marinated tomatoes with basil, fior di latte, bresaola, buffalo mozzarella and lemon zest, Momento is a reminder to slow down, enjoy the present and cherish the people around the table.
Born and raised in Naples, Chef Roberta De Sario has honed her craft across Italy, Paris and Hong Kong before bringing her expertise to FALCONE in Dubai. Ranked No. 63 in The Best Pizza Awards 2026, she continues to explore contemporary pizza-making while remaining rooted in Neapolitan traditions. Chef Gabriela Chamorro, originally from Nicaragua, brings a different perspective through Girl & The Goose, where her heritage, travels and personal memories shape her approach to cooking.
While the pizzas are distinctly different, both celebrate the same idea: that the most exciting creations often come from sharing knowledge, stepping outside familiar territory and finding common ground through food.
Both pizzas, priced at AED 100 will be available on FALCONE’s à la carte menu from 24 October to 1 November 2026.
FALCONE, honoured as Highly Commended for Best Pizzeria at Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards 2026, is an all-day pizzeria Napoletana in Galleria Mall, Al Barsha, Dubai, bringing the true flavours of Italy to the city. The Italian restaurant is led byChef Roberta De Sario (ranked 63 among World’s Best Pizza Chefs 2026) from Napoli and Chef Josh Stumbaugh, with experience across New York and Hong Kong. FALCONE embodies the spirit of Italian cuisine and techniques in every dish, and offers guests a relaxed and family-friendly Mediterranean dining experience. What sets FALCONE apart is its commitment to craft in every dish: pizzas are wood-fired in custom pavesi ovens, pasta and parms are made with care, and gelato is churned fresh hourly, never frozen. The menu is designed for sharing and celebrating together, with offerings for all occasions, from breakfast and kids’ favourites to hearty pasta and signature pizzas, in addition to seasonal offers. FALCONE embraces Italy’s dining rituals, bringing people together around the table to enjoy food, flavour and company in a way that feels effortlessly luxurious and welcoming.
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