Burj Khalifa views
The terrace and selected tables provide a striking Burj Khalifa backdrop, especially in the evening.
ARROGANTE
Downtown Dubai
ARROGANTE is an Italian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, known for its stylish interiors, outdoor terrace and Burj Khalifa views. Reviews point to dishes such as truffle pizza, handmade pasta and the distinctive tomato-shaped Pomodoro Arrogante dessert.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
380 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Italian dishes
Reviews highlight fresh pasta, risotto, pizza and burrata, with several diners describing the flavours as authentic.
Signature dessert
The Pomodoro Arrogante is a cheesecake shaped like a tomato, making it both a conversation piece and a dessert to remember.
Attentive service
Several reviews describe staff as welcoming and attentive without being intrusive, including thoughtful plate changes and suggestions.
Live music
Bands, Italian classics and live performances add energy to evening meals and celebrations.
Family friendly
One family found the fresh pasta, pizzas and welcoming staff worked well for both adults and children.
What to Eat at ARROGANTE How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For ARROGANTE, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at ARROGANTE got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Pomodoro arrogante Net +3
“The Pomodoro Arrogante dessert truly amazed us—it’s a cheesecake shaped like a tomato, both stunning and delicious.”
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“The Pomodoro Arrogante dessert truly amazed us—it’s a cheesecake shaped like a tomato, both stunning and delicious.”February 2025
“The food was very tasty and beautifully presented. You have to try the truffle pizza and of course the tomato looking like dessert!”January 2025
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Burrata Net +2
“The burrata was another highlight, incredibly fresh and indulgent, paired in such a way that elevated its natural richness.”
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“The burrata was another highlight, incredibly fresh and indulgent, paired in such a way that elevated its natural richness.”April 2026
“The Burrata tho🥹🥹deserves a special mention — it’s pure heaven! Creamy, fresh, and easily one of the best I’ve had in Dubai.”October 2025
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Truffle pasta Net +2
“Delicious truffle pasta, great pizza, and attentive service.”
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“Delicious truffle pasta, great pizza, and attentive service.”December 2025
“All the food was delicious. I really loved the seafood risotto, the truffle pasta and the tiramisu.”December 2025
Honorable mentions (15)
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Arancinis Net +1
“Delicious arancinis and...some of the best home made pasta that you could have in the UAE...It was literally years I haven't such mouthwatering pappardelle.”
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“Delicious arancinis and...some of the best home made pasta that you could have in the UAE...It was literally years I haven't such mouthwatering pappardelle.”April 2025
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Brunch Net +1
“Amazing brunch with Italian vibes with stunning views to Burj Khalifa! Great place for a Saturday brunch!”
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“Amazing brunch with Italian vibes with stunning views to Burj Khalifa! Great place for a Saturday brunch!”April 2026
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Burrata salad Net +1
“I started with the burrata salad — hands down one of the best I’ve had in Dubai. The burrata was impossibly creamy, paired perfectly with ripe cherry tomatoes and a delicate balsamic glaze. Simple, fresh, and absolutely divine.”
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“I started with the burrata salad — hands down one of the best I’ve had in Dubai. The burrata was impossibly creamy, paired perfectly with ripe cherry tomatoes and a delicate balsamic glaze. Simple, fresh, and absolutely divine.”January 2026
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Focaccia Net +1
“Every dish was full of flavor — especially the pasta and focaccia. You can really feel the quality and attention to detail in everything.”
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“Every dish was full of flavor — especially the pasta and focaccia. You can really feel the quality and attention to detail in everything.”November 2025
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Gnocchi al gorgonzola e tartufo Net +1
“For our meal, we tried the Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare, Pizza Diavola, and Gnocchi al Gorgonzola e Tartufo. The highlight for me was the gnocchi—authentic, freshly made, incredibly soft, and packed with flavor.”
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“For our meal, we tried the Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare, Pizza Diavola, and Gnocchi al Gorgonzola e Tartufo. The highlight for me was the gnocchi—authentic, freshly made, incredibly soft, and packed with flavor.”February 2025
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Home made pasta Net +1
“Delicious arancinis and...some of the best home made pasta that you could have in the UAE...It was literally years I haven't such mouthwatering pappardelle.”
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“Delicious arancinis and...some of the best home made pasta that you could have in the UAE...It was literally years I haven't such mouthwatering pappardelle.”April 2025
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Lemon risotto Net +1
“If you will have a chance try lemon risotto, wish so delicious!”
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“If you will have a chance try lemon risotto, wish so delicious!”April 2026
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Pappardelle Net +1
“Delicious arancinis and...some of the best home made pasta that you could have in the UAE...It was literally years I haven't such mouthwatering pappardelle.”
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“Delicious arancinis and...some of the best home made pasta that you could have in the UAE...It was literally years I haven't such mouthwatering pappardelle.”April 2025
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Saturday brunch Net +1
“We came for the Saturday brunch for a bachelorette celebration and had the best time. The atmosphere was vibrant and elegant, the food was amazing, and the service was attentive from start to finish.”
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“We came for the Saturday brunch for a bachelorette celebration and had the best time. The atmosphere was vibrant and elegant, the food was amazing, and the service was attentive from start to finish.”May 2026
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Seabass Net +1
“Then came the seabass — flaky, perfectly pan-seared, and bursting with flavor. Served on a bed of spinach and roasted potatoes, it was a dish that showed off Arrogante’s flair for refined yet soulful Italian cooking.”
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“Then came the seabass — flaky, perfectly pan-seared, and bursting with flavor. Served on a bed of spinach and roasted potatoes, it was a dish that showed off Arrogante’s flair for refined yet soulful Italian cooking.”January 2026
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Seafood risotto Net +1
“All the food was delicious. I really loved the seafood risotto, the truffle pasta and the tiramisu.”
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“All the food was delicious. I really loved the seafood risotto, the truffle pasta and the tiramisu.”December 2025
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Tiramisu Net +1
“All the food was delicious. I really loved the seafood risotto, the truffle pasta and the tiramisu.”
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“All the food was delicious. I really loved the seafood risotto, the truffle pasta and the tiramisu.”December 2025
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Truffle carpaccio Net +1
“The food was delicious, especially the handmade pastas and truffle carpaccio—full of flavor and beautifully served.”
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“The food was delicious, especially the handmade pastas and truffle carpaccio—full of flavor and beautifully served.”June 2025
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Truffle mushroom pizza Net +1
“Delicious food, beautifully presented — especially the truffle mushroom pizza and the tomato-shaped dessert.”
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“Delicious food, beautifully presented — especially the truffle mushroom pizza and the tomato-shaped dessert.”May 2025
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Truffle pizza Net +1
“The food was very tasty and beautifully presented. You have to try the truffle pizza and of course the tomato looking like dessert!”
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“The food was very tasty and beautifully presented. You have to try the truffle pizza and of course the tomato looking like dessert!”January 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Request views. If the skyline matters, ask for a terrace or Burj Khalifa-facing table when booking.
Try brunch. Saturday brunch is repeatedly described as lively and enjoyable, making it a useful option for groups.
Allow time. Leave some extra time between courses, as one lunch guest found the pacing slower than expected.
Order dessert. Save room for the tomato-shaped Pomodoro Arrogante, which reviews describe as a cheesecake with a striking presentation.
Try truffle pizza. The truffle pizza is one of the clearest dish recommendations in the reviews.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Downtown - Address Residences
Opera District - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
High prices
One diner felt the prices were too high for the portion sizes.
Slow courses
A lunch review found the time between dishes could have been quicker.
Steak issue
One guest waited almost two hours for a steak and said it arrived raw.
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The Bottom Line
ARROGANTE is an Italian restaurant in Downtown Dubai where the setting is a major part of the experience. Its terrace and some tables look towards the Burj Khalifa, with evening views often singled out as especially striking. Inside, the mood is warm, stylish and sometimes lively, with live music or Italian classics adding atmosphere on selected evenings.
The menu has enough specific highlights to make ordering easier. Reviews mention truffle pizza, handmade pasta, seafood and saffron risotto, burrata, and gnocchi with Gorgonzola and truffle. Leave room for the Pomodoro Arrogante, a cheesecake shaped like a tomato.
One reviewer also praised the lemon risotto, while another found the burrata exceptionally creamy and fresh. Service is generally described as friendly, attentive and well judged, with thoughtful suggestions and birthday touches mentioned in several reviews. Saturday brunch suits celebrations and groups, while dinner works for dates or evenings with friends.
Families have also found the staff welcoming to children. There are a few cautions. One diner considered the prices high for the portions, another reported slow gaps between courses, and a separate review described a nearly two-hour wait for a raw steak.
If you are visiting for the view, request a suitable table in advance and allow time for a leisurely meal.