Abu Dhabi's Marmellata pizzeria returns - in pictures

  • Raj Dagstani makes fresh pizza at Marmellata in Mina Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
    Raj Dagstani makes fresh pizza at Marmellata in Mina Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
  • Raj set the restaurant up with his teenage son Sebastian, left, in 2019
    Raj set the restaurant up with his teenage son Sebastian, left, in 2019
  • After closing the initial hole-in-the-wall spot during the pandemic, they have reopened with a 50-seat restaurant
    After closing the initial hole-in-the-wall spot during the pandemic, they have reopened with a 50-seat restaurant
  • Marmellata is now open five nights a week
    Marmellata is now open five nights a week
  • Raj and Sebastian have now hired a team to help out
    Raj and Sebastian have now hired a team to help out
  • The restaurant has been designed as an extension of the family's home, Raj says
    The restaurant has been designed as an extension of the family's home, Raj says
  • As well as pizza, Marmellata serves filled and topped focaccia
    As well as pizza, Marmellata serves filled and topped focaccia
  • Raj takes orders
    Raj takes orders
  • Raj initially started Marmellata as a family project to give son Sebastian work experience
    Raj initially started Marmellata as a family project to give son Sebastian work experience
  • One of Marmellata's famous pizzas
    One of Marmellata's famous pizzas
  • Raj has asked local artists for help in decorating Marmellata's interiors
    Raj has asked local artists for help in decorating Marmellata's interiors
  • Crowds are returning to Marmellata, which reopened in January
    Crowds are returning to Marmellata, which reopened in January
  • Sebastian, 16, plans to pursue a career in hospitality, thanks to his work at Marmellata
    Sebastian, 16, plans to pursue a career in hospitality, thanks to his work at Marmellata
  • Marmellata is located at Mina Zayed Port, which has been recently redeveloped
    Marmellata is located at Mina Zayed Port, which has been recently redeveloped