Calm setting
The elegant atmosphere stays relaxing despite the busy Dubai Mall surroundings.
Downtown Dubai
Armani Caffè is an Italian restaurant and coffee stop in Downtown Dubai’s Dubai Mall, with a polished, calm setting for breakfast, lunch or a coffee break. Reviews highlight the gold tiramisu, specialty lattes and beautifully presented Italian dishes.
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The elegant atmosphere stays relaxing despite the busy Dubai Mall surroundings.
The gold tiramisu is repeatedly praised, while cheesecakes and other desserts are presented attractively.
Bruschetta and ravioli were described as fresh, flavorful and beautifully prepared during Restaurant Week.
Customers specifically mention the pistachio and hazelnut lattes as coffees worth trying.
Breakfast reviews single out generous avocado with perfectly cooked poached eggs and good avocado toast.
The Armani Hot Chocolate is described as rich and velvety, with consistent quality across repeat visits.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Armani Caffè Dubai Mall, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“Their Margherita Pizza was simple yet flavorful, with a perfectly crispy crust and fresh ingredients.”
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“Their Margherita Pizza was simple yet flavorful, with a perfectly crispy crust and fresh ingredients.”November 2025
“The food? Simply outstanding. I indulged in a slice of strawberry cake, a creamy cheesecake, and a classic margherita pizza — each dish bursting with rich, refined flavors and beautifully plated.”April 2025
“The Armani Hot Chocolate—rich, velvety, and absolutely divine! I’ve had it again and again, and it’s consistently amazing every single time.”
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“The Armani Hot Chocolate—rich, velvety, and absolutely divine! I’ve had it again and again, and it’s consistently amazing every single time.”November 2025
“I visited Armani Cafe at the Dubai Mall, I had avocado toast for breakfast and it was really good. Joy was really helpful and highly knowledgeable for assisting me and not only that with her suggestions I don't have to think what's for breakfast, I like the ambience not chaotic. Highly recommend reasonable price!”
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“I visited Armani Cafe at the Dubai Mall, I had avocado toast for breakfast and it was really good. Joy was really helpful and highly knowledgeable for assisting me and not only that with her suggestions I don't have to think what's for breakfast, I like the ambience not chaotic. Highly recommend reasonable price!”July 2026
“We ordered croissants along with the brown bread with avocado and poached eggs. They’re yummy! They served a very generous amount of avocado, and the poached eggs were cooked perfectly as requested .”
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“We ordered croissants along with the brown bread with avocado and poached eggs. They’re yummy! They served a very generous amount of avocado, and the poached eggs were cooked perfectly as requested .”June 2026
“The food was absolutely delicious. I had the Bruschetta and the Ravioli, and both were outstanding. The bruschetta tasted incredibly fresh, and I can honestly say I've finally found a café that satisfies my bruschetta cravings.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious. I had the Bruschetta and the Ravioli, and both were outstanding. The bruschetta tasted incredibly fresh, and I can honestly say I've finally found a café that satisfies my bruschetta cravings.”July 2026
“The food? Simply outstanding. I indulged in a slice of strawberry cake, a creamy cheesecake, and a classic margherita pizza — each dish bursting with rich, refined flavors and beautifully plated.”
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“The food? Simply outstanding. I indulged in a slice of strawberry cake, a creamy cheesecake, and a classic margherita pizza — each dish bursting with rich, refined flavors and beautifully plated.”April 2025
“We chose beautiful cheesecakes with berries and smoothies - Giallo Paradiso and Cielo Blue. Really delicious!”
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“We chose beautiful cheesecakes with berries and smoothies - Giallo Paradiso and Cielo Blue. Really delicious!”December 2025
“We ordered croissants along with the brown bread with avocado and poached eggs. They’re yummy!”
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“We ordered croissants along with the brown bread with avocado and poached eggs. They’re yummy!”June 2026
“We chose beautiful cheesecakes with berries and smoothies - Giallo Paradiso and Cielo Blue. Really delicious!”
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“We chose beautiful cheesecakes with berries and smoothies - Giallo Paradiso and Cielo Blue. Really delicious!”December 2025
“I had tagliatelle bolognese and the gold tiramisu. Food was great though service was a bit slow. Tiramisu is a MUST!”
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“I had tagliatelle bolognese and the gold tiramisu. Food was great though service was a bit slow. Tiramisu is a MUST!”August 2026
“We also tried the honey cake, which was actually the star for me. Sweet, flavourful, and nicely layered — a lovely pairing with the coffee.”
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“We also tried the honey cake, which was actually the star for me. Sweet, flavourful, and nicely layered — a lovely pairing with the coffee.”November 2025
“Had an amazing lunch today at Armani/Caffè. The atmosphere was elegant, the service was excellent, and the osso buco was absolutely incredible — perfectly cooked and full of rich flavor.”
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“Had an amazing lunch today at Armani/Caffè. The atmosphere was elegant, the service was excellent, and the osso buco was absolutely incredible — perfectly cooked and full of rich flavor.”May 2026
“The scrambled truffle eggs were excellent and so was the pain suisse.”
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“The scrambled truffle eggs were excellent and so was the pain suisse.”April 2026
“Pappa al Pomodoro was a very good soup — that’s about the only positive.”
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“Pappa al Pomodoro was a very good soup — that’s about the only positive.”March 2026
“The food was absolutely delicious. I had the Bruschetta and the Ravioli, and both were outstanding. The bruschetta tasted incredibly fresh, and I can honestly say I've finally found a café that satisfies my bruschetta cravings. The ravioli was equally flavorful and beautifully prepared.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious. I had the Bruschetta and the Ravioli, and both were outstanding. The bruschetta tasted incredibly fresh, and I can honestly say I've finally found a café that satisfies my bruschetta cravings. The ravioli was equally flavorful and beautifully prepared.”July 2026
“The scrambled truffle eggs were excellent and so was the pain suisse.”
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“The scrambled truffle eggs were excellent and so was the pain suisse.”April 2026
“At lunch, the pasta was perfectly cooked and the stewed calamari were fresh and a little spicy.”
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“At lunch, the pasta was perfectly cooked and the stewed calamari were fresh and a little spicy.”April 2026
“The food? Simply outstanding. I indulged in a slice of strawberry cake, a creamy cheesecake, and a classic margherita pizza — each dish bursting with rich, refined flavors and beautifully plated.”
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“The food? Simply outstanding. I indulged in a slice of strawberry cake, a creamy cheesecake, and a classic margherita pizza — each dish bursting with rich, refined flavors and beautifully plated.”April 2025
“I had tagliatelle bolognese and the gold tiramisu. Food was great though service was a bit slow.”
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“I had tagliatelle bolognese and the gold tiramisu. Food was great though service was a bit slow.”August 2026
“The food tasted good, the tiramisu was excellent.”
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“The food tasted good, the tiramisu was excellent.”June 2026
“Perfect festive afternoon tea at Armani Café. Christmas ambience was lovely, the coffee and desserts were delicious.”
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“Perfect festive afternoon tea at Armani Café. Christmas ambience was lovely, the coffee and desserts were delicious.”December 2025
“We ordered a cold Caramel Latte and a flat white. Caramel Latte - 6/10 Flat white - 7/10”
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“We ordered a cold Caramel Latte and a flat white. Caramel Latte - 6/10 Flat white - 7/10”February 2026
“The Double Espresso waits with patience. Its golden crema breathes warmth; bitterness becomes velvet, softened with caramel hush and roasted almond warmth.”
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“The Double Espresso waits with patience. Its golden crema breathes warmth; bitterness becomes velvet, softened with caramel hush and roasted almond warmth.”February 2026
“Wonderful experience enjoying a perfectly crafted espresso, served with a delightful chocolate coin on the side. The balance of rich, smooth coffee and a touch of sweetness made it feel truly special. A simple moment, elevated beautifully.”
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“Wonderful experience enjoying a perfectly crafted espresso, served with a delightful chocolate coin on the side. The balance of rich, smooth coffee and a touch of sweetness made it feel truly special. A simple moment, elevated beautifully.”May 2026
“We ordered a cold Caramel Latte and a flat white. Caramel Latte - 6/10 Flat white - 7/10”
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“We ordered a cold Caramel Latte and a flat white. Caramel Latte - 6/10 Flat white - 7/10”February 2026
“Stopped by Armani Caffè for a little luxury indulgence, and of course we had to try their signature gold cappuccino. It definitely looks the part — a thin sheet of gold flakes resting on top, very elegant and absolutely Instagram-friendly. Taste-wise, the coffee is decent, smooth, and enjoyable, though nothing mind-blowing. Let’s be honest, the gold is really what steals the show.”
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“Stopped by Armani Caffè for a little luxury indulgence, and of course we had to try their signature gold cappuccino. It definitely looks the part — a thin sheet of gold flakes resting on top, very elegant and absolutely Instagram-friendly. Taste-wise, the coffee is decent, smooth, and enjoyable, though nothing mind-blowing. Let’s be honest, the gold is really what steals the show.”November 2025
“Bang at the center of fashion avenue, Armani Caffe has always been our favorite for their specialty coffees. Must try pistachio latte and hazelnut latte! Food is nice with subtle and elevated flavors. Presentation is always on point. Server “Joy” always takes good care of us and serves with a smile 😊”
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“Bang at the center of fashion avenue, Armani Caffe has always been our favorite for their specialty coffees. Must try pistachio latte and hazelnut latte! Food is nice with subtle and elevated flavors. Presentation is always on point. Server “Joy” always takes good care of us and serves with a smile 😊”May 2026
“On another visit, I tried the Iced Latte, which was smooth and refreshing—just the right balance of coffee and milk.”
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“On another visit, I tried the Iced Latte, which was smooth and refreshing—just the right balance of coffee and milk.”November 2025
Only neutral feedback
“The pistachio latte didn’t have any pistachio flavor, just sprinkled pistachios on top. The regular latte was okay but quite average for the price.”
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“The Armani pizza was not good at all; the combination of meat and truffle with so much oil felt poorly balanced.”
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“The Armani pizza was not good at all; the combination of meat and truffle with so much oil felt poorly balanced.”March 2026
“I ordered a mango cake, but it tasted very strange and did not seem fresh. When I informed the waiter, he took the cake away and later returned, saying that it was normal and that it was supposed to taste that way. After further discussion, he eventually agreed to replace it with another cake.”
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“I ordered a mango cake, but it tasted very strange and did not seem fresh. When I informed the waiter, he took the cake away and later returned, saying that it was normal and that it was supposed to taste that way. After further discussion, he eventually agreed to replace it with another cake.”May 2026
“The Rigatoni al Tartufo pasta was actually undercooked.”
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“The Rigatoni al Tartufo pasta was actually undercooked.”March 2026
“My spinach and mushroom omelette was served undercooked, and when I requested a replacement, the staff reacted in an unprofessional way. The new dish was also incorrect, as it came with cheese even though I had clearly asked for no cheese from the beginning. On top of that, the plate was not clean and there was a hair in the food, which was very unpleasant. Overall, both the food quality and the service were below expectations.”
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“My spinach and mushroom omelette was served undercooked, and when I requested a replacement, the staff reacted in an unprofessional way. The new dish was also incorrect, as it came with cheese even though I had clearly asked for no cheese from the beginning. On top of that, the plate was not clean and there was a hair in the food, which was very unpleasant. Overall, both the food quality and the service were below expectations.”May 2026
“We ordered a pot of coffee (for two) at the Armani cafe. They brought us two glasses for coffee and a pot with just some coffee drips at the bottom. When we asked where the coffee was, the manager told us there was enough coffee for one person (though they had originally brought glasses for two).”
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“We ordered a pot of coffee (for two) at the Armani cafe. They brought us two glasses for coffee and a pot with just some coffee drips at the bottom. When we asked where the coffee was, the manager told us there was enough coffee for one person (though they had originally brought glasses for two).”August 2026
Confirm bookings. Allow extra time with a reservation: one guest waited because there was no separate queue for booked tables.
Check portions. If ordering a coffee pot for two, confirm the quantity before it arrives; one review reported only a few drips.
Ask vegetarian options. If you do not eat meat, ask what is currently available before ordering, as one review found vegetarian choices limited.
Try the gold. Order the gold cappuccino for its photogenic finish rather than expecting a dramatically different coffee flavour.
Watch dessert timing. If pairing dessert with coffee, check on the order: one table received its dessert only after finishing the drinks.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Several visits involved long waits to order, receive dessert or get attention, even when the restaurant was not full.
One customer felt the food, portions and service did not justify the upscale prices; a regular latte was 42 AED.
Despite a broad menu, one review found the vegetarian selection very restricted.
Reviews include an undercooked truffle rigatoni and an undercooked omelette that was also remade incorrectly.
A pot ordered for two arrived with only a small amount, and staff said it was enough for one person.
The Bottom Line
Armani Caffè is a polished Italian café-restaurant in Downtown Dubai’s Dubai Mall, particularly appealing for a calm coffee break or an unhurried meal away from the mall’s bustle. You can come for breakfast, lunch, coffee and dessert; reviews specifically mention avocado toast, poached eggs, ravioli, bruschetta, gold tiramisu and the signature gold cappuccino. The setting is the main draw.
Customers describe it as elegant, sophisticated and surprisingly relaxing in the middle of Dubai Mall. Desserts are a strong point, with gold tiramisu, honey cake, cheesecakes and raspberry cheesecake all receiving favourable mentions. Coffee feedback is more mixed: the pistachio and hazelnut lattes attract attention, while the gold cappuccino is mainly valued for its gold-flake presentation.
Service can be excellent, but it is not reliably so. Some visits featured warm, attentive hospitality, while others involved long waits, missed desserts and staff who failed to respond. Pricing is firmly premium: one review lists a regular latte at 42 AED, a pistachio latte at 48 AED and Nocciola at 85 AED.
Vegetarian diners should ask about current choices, and coffee-pot servings are worth confirming before ordering.