Italian gastronomy at its best in Jeddah setting

JEDDAH - “Yes, I know what you think now … summer, isn’t it the same all over the world?,” this is the opening remarks of Joerg M. Wickihalder, general manager of Il Villaggio Restaurants & Lounges in Jeddah, while musing on summer holidays.
The kids finish school, having their exams, plans are being made on how to spend some quality time with your loved ones and all the families are eagerly looking forward to what is called all over the globe “the most joyful time of the year - summer holiday”.
And yes, I would agree but then there is something different to my eyes about summer in Jeddah. Maybe, you’re kind enough to listen to my experience as a foreigner, living in Jeddah for only two years.
I am well aware of the facts that a growing number of Saudi families is spending at least partially their summer holidays abroad but then again, having seen how many of them come to Jeddah to spend the summer here with all its attractions, the beach and of course the Jeddah Festival is really amazing.
Coming from Western Europe, it is no longer that usual for people like me to see, how families here in Saudi Arabia are eagerly looking forward to spend time together, regardless how big the family is.
The “WE” is program - in general activities chosen so that all family can participate.”
A connoisseur in Italian food himself, Wickihalder said “together with our team, we merely are here to make a small part of the holidays a little better, a little more relaxing a little more holidays.”
Our authentic & traditional Italian restaurant complex “Il Villaggio Restaurants & Lounges, Jeddah” is for many locals as well as tourists all year long “a little journey to Italy, without leaving Jeddah.”
Taking pride in what you’re doing is something extremely important not only for the hospitality industry but rather in each and everyone’s profession.
“Try it once, greet your customer or client with a friendly face, a smile, try to make him happy and you will experience the same. Moreover, it gives you energy.”
During these summer nights, Il Villaggio Restaurants & Lounges works overtime for additional ingredients to make the customers’ holidays a real worthy and relaxing summer break,
This early, Il Villaggio is already preparing for the holy month of Ramadan. – SG