Terrace views
The terrace offers close views of the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa mapping show.
Bice Mare Restaurant
Downtown Dubai
Bice Mare is an Italian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, with a contemporary seafood-focused setting and a terrace facing the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain. It suits diners who want to pair dishes such as mushroom risotto or lobster tagliatelle with the fountain and tower shows.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
2,002 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Risotto
One diner found the mushroom risotto rich, creamy and well cooked, making it a standout order.
Digital menus
Electronic menus include images of dishes and drinks, which one guest found easy to use.
Allergy care
A guest with a food intolerance said the kitchen was informed without repeated reminders.
Show setting
The fountain and Burj Khalifa shows give the restaurant a strong occasion-dining atmosphere.
What to Eat at Bice Mare Restaurant 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 Bice Mare Restaurant, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Bice Mare Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Salmon Net +2
“Salmon was nice but very expensive. Seabass was nice but very expensive.”
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Review excerpts
“Salmon was nice but very expensive. Seabass was nice but very expensive.”July 2026
“Along with the breathtaking views, the food served was equally exquisite. We loved the Fried Calamari, the Salmon and the lobster. Definitely recommend .”July 2024
Honorable mentions (21)
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Afforgato Net +1
“The food came promptly and was absolutely delicious! I had a tomato soup starter with the lamb shank main with a side of mash. Afforgato to finish!!”
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“The food came promptly and was absolutely delicious! I had a tomato soup starter with the lamb shank main with a side of mash. Afforgato to finish!!”November 2025
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Carpaccio Net +1
“Food was great and Italian approved. (My husband is Italian.) We had carpaccio, mussels in white wine sauce, salmon tartare and milanese.”
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“Food was great and Italian approved. (My husband is Italian.) We had carpaccio, mussels in white wine sauce, salmon tartare and milanese.”June 2022
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Fettuccine alfredo Net +1
“Food: good. Cooked well, however ours lacked seasoning. We had the calamari, fettuccine Alfredo, and rack of lambs. For the price you pay, you expect it to be perfect, it was not.”
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Review excerpts
“Food: good. Cooked well, however ours lacked seasoning. We had the calamari, fettuccine Alfredo, and rack of lambs. For the price you pay, you expect it to be perfect, it was not.”December 2024
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Fettuccine with roman sauce Net +1
“(Fettuccine with Roman sauce not pictured but was to die for!)”
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“(Fettuccine with Roman sauce not pictured but was to die for!)”September 2022
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Fried calamari Net +1
“Along with the breathtaking views, the food served was equally exquisite. We loved the Fried Calamari, the Salmon and the lobster. Definitely recommend .”
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“Along with the breathtaking views, the food served was equally exquisite. We loved the Fried Calamari, the Salmon and the lobster. Definitely recommend .”July 2024
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Gold plated burrata Net +1
“We enjoyed the soft focaccia, Gold Plated Burrata, Rigatoni Marinara and drool worthy Tiramisu.”
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“We enjoyed the soft focaccia, Gold Plated Burrata, Rigatoni Marinara and drool worthy Tiramisu.”August 2024
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Lamb chops Net +1
“The food was ok, the lamb chops are awesome.”
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“The food was ok, the lamb chops are awesome.”July 2021
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Lamb shank Net +1
“The food came promptly and was absolutely delicious! I had a tomato soup starter with the lamb shank main with a side of mash.”
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Review excerpts
“The food came promptly and was absolutely delicious! I had a tomato soup starter with the lamb shank main with a side of mash.”November 2025
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Lobster Net +1
“Along with the breathtaking views, the food served was equally exquisite. We loved the Fried Calamari, the Salmon and the lobster. Definitely recommend .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Along with the breathtaking views, the food served was equally exquisite. We loved the Fried Calamari, the Salmon and the lobster. Definitely recommend .”July 2024
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Lobster tagliatelle Net +1
“We can recommend the lobster tagliatelle and the Wagyu rib eye steak.”
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Review excerpts
“We can recommend the lobster tagliatelle and the Wagyu rib eye steak.”November 2025
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Mussels in white wine sauce Net +1
“Food was great and Italian approved. (My husband is Italian.) We had carpaccio, mussels in white wine sauce, salmon tartare and milanese.”
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Review excerpts
“Food was great and Italian approved. (My husband is Italian.) We had carpaccio, mussels in white wine sauce, salmon tartare and milanese.”June 2022
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Panacotta with 14 carat gold Net +1
“Plz try thr Panacotta with 14 carat gold… Its toooo good!”
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“Plz try thr Panacotta with 14 carat gold… Its toooo good!”August 2024
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Platter with lamb, steak and chicken Net +1
“Food was terrific. Great place to watch the fountains. Ask for an outside table. Recommend the platter with lamb, steak and chicken.”
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“Food was terrific. Great place to watch the fountains. Ask for an outside table. Recommend the platter with lamb, steak and chicken.”December 2025
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Rack of lambs Net +1
“Food: good. Cooked well, however ours lacked seasoning. We had the calamari, fettuccine Alfredo, and rack of lambs. For the price you pay, you expect it to be perfect, it was not.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food: good. Cooked well, however ours lacked seasoning. We had the calamari, fettuccine Alfredo, and rack of lambs. For the price you pay, you expect it to be perfect, it was not.”December 2024
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Rigatoni marinara Net +1
“We enjoyed the soft focaccia, Gold Plated Burrata, Rigatoni Marinara and drool worthy Tiramisu.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We enjoyed the soft focaccia, Gold Plated Burrata, Rigatoni Marinara and drool worthy Tiramisu.”August 2024
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Salmon tartare Net +1
“Food was great and Italian approved. (My husband is Italian.) We had carpaccio, mussels in white wine sauce, salmon tartare and milanese.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was great and Italian approved. (My husband is Italian.) We had carpaccio, mussels in white wine sauce, salmon tartare and milanese.”June 2022
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Seabass Net +1
“Salmon was nice but very expensive. Seabass was nice but very expensive.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Salmon was nice but very expensive. Seabass was nice but very expensive.”July 2026
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Tiramisu Net +1
“We enjoyed the soft focaccia, Gold Plated Burrata, Rigatoni Marinara and drool worthy Tiramisu.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We enjoyed the soft focaccia, Gold Plated Burrata, Rigatoni Marinara and drool worthy Tiramisu.”August 2024
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Tomato soup Net +1
“The food came promptly and was absolutely delicious! I had a tomato soup starter with the lamb shank main with a side of mash.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food came promptly and was absolutely delicious! I had a tomato soup starter with the lamb shank main with a side of mash.”November 2025
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Wagyu rib eye steak Net +1
“We can recommend the lobster tagliatelle and the Wagyu rib eye steak.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We can recommend the lobster tagliatelle and the Wagyu rib eye steak.”November 2025
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Focaccia Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We enjoyed the soft focaccia, Gold Plated Burrata, Rigatoni Marinara and drool worthy Tiramisu.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We enjoyed the soft focaccia, Gold Plated Burrata, Rigatoni Marinara and drool worthy Tiramisu.”August 2024
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Mushroom risotto Net −1
“The mushroom risotto was one of the worst I’ve ever eaten. It lacked flavor, had a heavy, mushy texture, and felt like a very low-quality dish. Nothing about it justified the price.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The mushroom risotto was one of the worst I’ve ever eaten. It lacked flavor, had a heavy, mushy texture, and felt like a very low-quality dish. Nothing about it justified the price.”July 2026
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Seafood platter Net −1
“We also ordered a seafood platter, and unfortunately some of the items were not properly cooked. Overall, the quality and attention to detail did not match the restaurant’s reputation or pricing.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We also ordered a seafood platter, and unfortunately some of the items were not properly cooked. Overall, the quality and attention to detail did not match the restaurant’s reputation or pricing.”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve terrace. Book a terrace seat in advance if the fountain and Burj Khalifa shows are your main reason for visiting.
Request front row. If the view matters, ask specifically for a good front terrace table rather than assuming any outdoor table has the same sightline.
Check wine prices. Ask to see the wine price before ordering; one guest was shocked by a 4,380-dirham bottle and said there was no priced wine list.
Confirm discounts. If you plan to use Fazaa, confirm the 20% discount directly before dining because one review reports a partnership dispute.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Souk Al Bahar
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Premium pricing
Several diners felt the food and drinks were expensive for the quality, with bills reaching luxury-restaurant levels.
Dry focaccia
One review specifically found the focaccia extremely dry and unlike proper focaccia.
Seafood consistency
A diner reported that some items in the seafood platter were not properly cooked.
Discount dispute
One customer said the restaurant refused the advertised 20% Fazaa discount despite the listing showing it as valid.
Balcony smoking
Smoking by other guests on balcony seats disturbed at least one diner.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
4380 dirhams
normal wine
“4380 dirhams (1 thousand euro) per bottle of the normal wine is too much even for Dubai”Google review · November 2025
AED 1,200
starters
“Their website doesn’t even show prices, so you only find out once you’re there — and paying AED 1,200 just for starters was the final insult”Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line
Bice Mare is an Italian restaurant in Downtown Dubai where the terrace is the main event: diners can watch the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa mapping or laser shows from close range. Book carefully if that view is important, since one guest who reserved a terrace table was seated in a cramped spot despite empty tables. The setting works especially well for a date, honeymoon or celebration, although outdoor conditions can vary.
The menu has produced both strong and weak reactions. Reviews specifically praise the mushroom risotto, lobster tagliatelle, grilled salmon and lobster, while other diners criticised the pizza, dry focaccia and an undercooked seafood platter. The restaurant also serves cocktails and alcohol, and one review praised its electronic menus with photos of dishes and drinks.
Budget firmly for a premium bill. Reported examples include AED 1,600-plus for a meal with wine, mains and sides, AED 1,200 for starters, and 4,380 dirhams for one bottle of wine. A mandatory 10% service fee was also mentioned.
Service reviews range from attentive and thoughtful to disorganised, with misplaced dishes and bills. Check any Fazaa discount before ordering, and ask about smoking if you want a quieter balcony seat.