Armani/Ristorante

Name: Armani/Ristorante
Address: Burj Khalifa - Lobby Level, Armani Hotel Dubai - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97148883666

Downtown Dubai

Italian restaurant 04 888 3666

Armani/Ristorante is a contemporary Italian restaurant in a hotel in Downtown Dubai, with chic surroundings, a bar, tasting menus and city views. Reviews make the Dubai Fountain outlook, polished service and dishes such as seafood risotto and Scampi Arrostiti the main reasons to consider booking.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

1,209 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fountain views

Outdoor and selected indoor tables can frame clear views of the Dubai Fountain, giving dinner a memorable Downtown Dubai backdrop.

Tasting menu

The 7–8 course menu is recommended by one diner as the best way to experience the chef’s complex Italian cooking.

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What to Eat at Armani/Ristorante

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Armani/Ristorante, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 2

Filetto di manzo Net +2

“Also I liked Filetto Di Manzo, it is very tasty.”
Gajar ka halwa Net +2

“For dessert i ordered India Dessert which comes with 5 type of desserts Gulab jamun, Gajar halwa, Kulfi ras malai and ras malai. And taste of Gulab Jamun is superb. Particularly i would like to tell about Gajar Halwa its mouth watering right now also, amazing taste.”

Honorable mentions (38)

Amritsari seekh kebab Net +1

“We ordered the Pani Poori shots along with Mixed customized grill platter, both were very delicious and for the Main course we had Amritsari Seekh Kebab which were luscious and tempting along with Prawn Curry as we already eaten Fish in Platter.”
Armani tiramisu Net +1

“Now, about the food — it was a culinary masterpiece. The Golden Burrata was incredibly tender, the Pasta Fresca was perfectly cooked, and the Tortelli Piacentini was pure bliss for the palate. The Spigola was beautifully prepared, with a perfect balance of flavors, and the Armani Tiramisu was the sweetest ending to a fantastic meal. The beverages, particularly the Fantinel PG wine recommended by Sergyush, paired flawlessly with each dish.”
Carpaccio di fassona Net +1

“I particularly enjoyed the carpaccio Di Fassona, which left a lasting gastronomic memory.”
Cod fish grilled Net +1

“I grilled tiger prawns, one cod fish grilled, one sea bass grilled and some salad. The prawn was grilled to perfection , the cod fish was delicious but the sea bass was like rubber because I felt it was stale fish.”
Fish moily Net +1

“The chef sent cottage cheese gravy ( I don’t eat cheese), shrimp curry - shrimp had melted into the curry because Of over cooking , fish Moily - was ok , dal Makhni - I didn’t enjoy , raita - I loved , saffron rice- cooked to perfection, 2 kind of rotis( bread) .”
Friday brunch Net +1

“Stopped by for the Friday brunch after visiting the Burj Khalifa. Me and my husband were blown away by the quality of the food, and the chef who was very professional and courteous.”
Golden burrata Net +1

“Now, about the food — it was a culinary masterpiece. The Golden Burrata was incredibly tender, the Pasta Fresca was perfectly cooked, and the Tortelli Piacentini was pure bliss for the palate. The Spigola was beautifully prepared, with a perfect balance of flavors, and the Armani Tiramisu was the sweetest ending to a fantastic meal. The beverages, particularly the Fantinel PG wine recommended by Sergyush, paired flawlessly with each dish.”
Green pea dish Net +1

“The best dish we had was a complimentary green pea dish that we started with.”
Gulab jamun Net +1

“For dessert i ordered India Dessert which comes with 5 type of desserts Gulab jamun, Gajar halwa, Kulfi ras malai and ras malai. And taste of Gulab Jamun is superb.”
Iftar spread Net +1

“The Iftar spread was nothing short of spectacular, featuring a lavish selection of traditional Arabic delicacies and international favorites.”
India dessert Net +1

“For dessert i ordered India Dessert which comes with 5 type of desserts Gulab jamun, Gajar halwa, Kulfi ras malai and ras malai. And taste of Gulab Jamun is superb. Particularly i would like to tell about Gajar Halwa its mouth watering right now also, amazing taste.”
Lamb shank Net +1

“I had decent 'brasserie standard' lamb shank, but coming here for fine dining, I was disappointed.”
Langoustines Net +1

“I started with the langoustines with a light orange sabayon, followed by the seafood risotto, which was simply outstanding: rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced.”
Lobster Net +1

“However, as the meal progressed, there was a slight dip in cohesion and attention to detail. The lobster, while perfectly cooked and flavorful, felt somewhat disconnected from the overall journey.”
Lobster pasta Net +1

“Lobster pasta and vongole pasta are definitely worth ordering.”
Meringue Net +1

“For dessert, I had the meringue, and it was delicious — light, fresh, and the perfect ending to the meal.”
Mixed customized grill platter Net +1

“We ordered the Pani Poori shots along with Mixed customized grill platter, both were very delicious and for the Main course we had Amritsari Seekh Kebab which were luscious and tempting along with Prawn Curry as we already eaten Fish in Platter.”
Pani poori shots Net +1

“We ordered the Pani Poori shots along with Mixed customized grill platter, both were very delicious and for the Main course we had Amritsari Seekh Kebab which were luscious and tempting along with Prawn Curry as we already eaten Fish in Platter.”
Pasta fresca Net +1

“Now, about the food — it was a culinary masterpiece. The Golden Burrata was incredibly tender, the Pasta Fresca was perfectly cooked, and the Tortelli Piacentini was pure bliss for the palate. The Spigola was beautifully prepared, with a perfect balance of flavors, and the Armani Tiramisu was the sweetest ending to a fantastic meal. The beverages, particularly the Fantinel PG wine recommended by Sergyush, paired flawlessly with each dish.”
Pigeon Net +1

“Each dish was beyond excellent - I myself was particularly impressed with the pigeon and the dessert presentation!”
Prawn curry Net +1

“We ordered the Pani Poori shots along with Mixed customized grill platter, both were very delicious and for the Main course we had Amritsari Seekh Kebab which were luscious and tempting along with Prawn Curry as we already eaten Fish in Platter.”
Raita Net +1

“The chef sent cottage cheese gravy ( I don’t eat cheese), shrimp curry - shrimp had melted into the curry because Of over cooking , fish Moily - was ok , dal Makhni - I didn’t enjoy , raita - I loved , saffron rice- cooked to perfection, 2 kind of rotis( bread) .”
Saffron rice Net +1

“The chef sent cottage cheese gravy ( I don’t eat cheese), shrimp curry - shrimp had melted into the curry because Of over cooking , fish Moily - was ok , dal Makhni - I didn’t enjoy , raita - I loved , saffron rice- cooked to perfection, 2 kind of rotis( bread) .”
Samosa Net +1

“The quality of food was average in terms of Indian food quality. Samosa and Tiger prawns were the star dishes of our meal.”
Scampi arrostiti Net +1

“Scampi Arrostiti this dish I really liked and now it is my favorite dish in this restaurant.”
Seafood risotto Net +1

“I started with the langoustines with a light orange sabayon, followed by the seafood risotto, which was simply outstanding: rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced.”
Spigola Net +1

“Now, about the food — it was a culinary masterpiece. The Golden Burrata was incredibly tender, the Pasta Fresca was perfectly cooked, and the Tortelli Piacentini was pure bliss for the palate. The Spigola was beautifully prepared, with a perfect balance of flavors, and the Armani Tiramisu was the sweetest ending to a fantastic meal. The beverages, particularly the Fantinel PG wine recommended by Sergyush, paired flawlessly with each dish.”
Steak Net +1

“There’s a steak whoch is really good even if it’s Friday.”
Sugar lemon maringue ball Net +1

“The service was impeccable as Mohammed and Sahil provided us the best of tables, a well-paced degustation, fantastic wine pairings, and a lovely birthday sugar lemon maringue ball and a beautiful red rose for my wife.”
Tawa masala Net +1

“In main course i ordered TAWA masala and Dal makhani simply very good taste.”
Tiramisu Net +1

“For dessert I tried tiramisu. Tiramisu was very tasty and delicate.”
Tortelli piacentini Net +1

“Now, about the food — it was a culinary masterpiece. The Golden Burrata was incredibly tender, the Pasta Fresca was perfectly cooked, and the Tortelli Piacentini was pure bliss for the palate. The Spigola was beautifully prepared, with a perfect balance of flavors, and the Armani Tiramisu was the sweetest ending to a fantastic meal. The beverages, particularly the Fantinel PG wine recommended by Sergyush, paired flawlessly with each dish.”
Veg kabab Net +1

“I had never tasted this kind of Veg kabab anywhere.”
Veg platter Net +1

“We order Veg platter in starter its comes with 5 variety of different starts they have available and the taste is very delicious.”
Vitello tonato Net +1

“Burrata with gold coating is a great find for instagrammers;) Vitello tonato - you’d probably fail to find such a taste even in Italy.”
Vongole pasta Net +1

“Lobster pasta and vongole pasta are definitely worth ordering.”
Dal makhani Net 0

Mixed feedback

“In main course i ordered TAWA masala and Dal makhani simply very good taste.”
Set menu Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Now to food which is kind of core to my existence:) , they insisted and veered me towards the set menu and I was told since I don’t like meat and prefer seafood plus vegetarian they will customize it for me.”

Drinks 3

Cappuccino Net +1

“Happy Birthday small cake 🎂 provided as a good gesture from with Armani Logo. In dessert Gajar ka halwa was served Hot and Flavoursome alongwith Morroccan Mint tea and Cappuccino made the evening really wonderful.”
Fantinel pg wine Net +1

“Now, about the food — it was a culinary masterpiece. The Golden Burrata was incredibly tender, the Pasta Fresca was perfectly cooked, and the Tortelli Piacentini was pure bliss for the palate. The Spigola was beautifully prepared, with a perfect balance of flavors, and the Armani Tiramisu was the sweetest ending to a fantastic meal. The beverages, particularly the Fantinel PG wine recommended by Sergyush, paired flawlessly with each dish.”
Morroccan mint tea Net +1

“Happy Birthday small cake 🎂 provided as a good gesture from with Armani Logo. In dessert Gajar ka halwa was served Hot and Flavoursome alongwith Morroccan Mint tea and Cappuccino made the evening really wonderful.”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

Clam pasta Net −1

“We also ordered clam pasta that only tasted like salt and nothing else.”
Iftar Net −1

“I recently had the opportunity to experience the Iftar at Armani Hotel, and I must express my disappointment. Unfortunately, my expectations were far from met in several key areas. 1. **Food Quality**: The selection and quality of food did not align with the high standards I associate with your brand. It felt below par, lacking variety and flavor.”
Mr armani’s ‘favourite’ ravioli Net −1

“The Mr Armani’s ‘favourite’ ravioli was heavy and greasy, lacking in flavour.”
Mutton beryani Net −1

“Lamp was too much spices really out of balance, mutton Beryani was bit dry and no Aroma.”
Sea bass grilled Net −1

“I grilled tiger prawns, one cod fish grilled, one sea bass grilled and some salad. The prawn was grilled to perfection , the cod fish was delicious but the sea bass was like rubber because I felt it was stale fish.”
Shrimp curry Net −1

“Next course was total dampening . The chef sent cottage cheese gravy ( I don’t eat cheese), shrimp curry - shrimp had melted into the curry because Of over cooking , fish Moily - was ok , dal Makhni - I didn’t enjoy , raita - I loved , saffron rice- cooked to perfection, 2 kind of rotis( bread) .”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book ahead. Reserve two to three days in advance, especially if you want a particular table or tasting-menu experience.

Request outdoors. Ask for outdoor seating if the fountain show is your priority; one review says the outside charge was worth the view.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Burj Khalifa - Lobby Level, Armani Hotel Dubai - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

04 888 3666

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Common Concerns

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Iftar logistics

One Iftar guest found the buffet cramped under the stairs, near the smoking area, with seating too far from the food.

Portion concerns

A diner felt à la carte portions were nearly the same size as tasting-menu portions and not satisfying enough at this price point.

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The Bottom Line

Armani/Ristorante is a contemporary Italian dining room in a hotel in Downtown Dubai, with a bar, chic decor and views towards the Dubai Fountain. It suits a celebratory dinner or calm date more than a casual meal. Guests can choose à la carte dishes or a tasting menu; one reviewer recommends the 7–8 course format for seeing the chef’s more experimental side.

The food has several well-reviewed highlights. Seafood risotto, Scampi Arrostiti, Filetto Di Manzo, carpaccio Di Fassona and the Armani Tiramisu all receive specific praise, while the Golden Burrata, lobster pasta and vongole pasta also appear in memorable visits. Service is often attentive and knowledgeable, and reviews mention thoughtful birthday and anniversary touches such as roses and custom desserts.

The fountain outlook is the big practical draw. Ask about an outdoor table if the view matters, though one review reported a minimum charge of 200 pp outside. Reserve two to three days ahead.

Expectations should be calibrated to the price: some diners found portions small or cooking inconsistent, and an Iftar review described a cramped buffet near the smoking area. If you want coffee after dinner, check closing arrangements first.