Generous portions
Pasta and other dishes are served in portions that work well for sharing or taking leftovers home.
Biella Café Pizzeria Ristorante
Umm Hurair
Biella Café Pizzeria Ristorante is an Italian café and pizzeria in Umm Hurair, next to Wafi City. Reviews point to generous pasta portions and freshly prepared dishes, with outdoor seating that works especially well in Dubai’s cooler months.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
455 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh cooking
Several diners specifically noted that dishes were freshly prepared, rather than simply assembled or reheated.
Outdoor seating
The outdoor terrace has umbrellas and shade, making it a strong choice for a cooler-weather lunch or dinner.
Vegetarian choice
The menu includes enough vegetarian options to stand out even against some five-star hotel restaurants.
Warm welcome
Fresh, warm bread is brought out at the start, and one review specifically appreciated being offered extra bread.
Fast service
Food and drinks are often reported to arrive quickly, useful when stopping for lunch or a mall meal.
Family friendly
Families are well catered for, including a special treat that made one child feel particularly welcome.
What to Eat at Biella Café Pizzeria Ristorante 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 Biella Café Pizzeria Ristorante, 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 Biella Café Pizzeria Ristorante got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Lasagna Net +2
“First time I eat Lasagna with very good taste and good portion as well”
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“First time I eat Lasagna with very good taste and good portion as well”October 2023
“The food serving was very ample for sharing 😋 with the lasagna who had a very good taste. 👍”October 2025
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Mushroom soup Net +2
“Ordered a mushroom soup 1/2, pepperoni pizza & veg penne Arabiata pasta. Food - 5/5 It had so many vegetarian options. I haven't found the same even in 5-star property restaurants. Everything tasted delicious.”
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“Ordered a mushroom soup 1/2, pepperoni pizza & veg penne Arabiata pasta. Food - 5/5 It had so many vegetarian options. I haven't found the same even in 5-star property restaurants. Everything tasted delicious.”December 2024
“We ordered the parmiggiana, arancini, calamari, and mushroom soup for starters. All excellent.”March 2023
Honorable mentions (26)
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Arancini Net +1
“We ordered the parmiggiana, arancini, calamari, and mushroom soup for starters. All excellent.”
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“We ordered the parmiggiana, arancini, calamari, and mushroom soup for starters. All excellent.”March 2023
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Bread sticks Net +1
“Yummy food and I love their bread sticks!”
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“Yummy food and I love their bread sticks!”August 2022
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Burrata salad Net +1
“The food quality is very good—we tried the burrata salad, gamberoni all’aglio (shrimp plate), vegetable pizza, and mushroom risotto, all of which were delicious.”
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“The food quality is very good—we tried the burrata salad, gamberoni all’aglio (shrimp plate), vegetable pizza, and mushroom risotto, all of which were delicious.”August 2025
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Capricciosa pizza with extra green chilli Net +1
“An oasis of tranquility, this super Italian restaurant within Wafi complex makes for a perfect lunch venue. The capricciosa pizza with extra green chilli has to be the best I’ve tasted anywhere in Dubai. It’s my go-to choice and it’s so good I can’t bring myself to order anything from the extensive menu. Great coffee too.”
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“An oasis of tranquility, this super Italian restaurant within Wafi complex makes for a perfect lunch venue. The capricciosa pizza with extra green chilli has to be the best I’ve tasted anywhere in Dubai. It’s my go-to choice and it’s so good I can’t bring myself to order anything from the extensive menu. Great coffee too.”March 2024
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Chicken caesar salad Net +1
“A chicken Caesar salad and they make it a little bit different. And if you ask them, they'll do it the same for you. I'm sure, I leave off the Caesar dressing and go instead for the olive oil and balsamic dressing. Oh, it's phenomenal. It's about taste, it's about flavour, and it's about that little bit different chicken crisp outside and succulent and so well done inside .”
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“A chicken Caesar salad and they make it a little bit different. And if you ask them, they'll do it the same for you. I'm sure, I leave off the Caesar dressing and go instead for the olive oil and balsamic dressing. Oh, it's phenomenal. It's about taste, it's about flavour, and it's about that little bit different chicken crisp outside and succulent and so well done inside .”January 2026
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Christmas brunch Net +1
“First time going here and they gave such a good impression already with the waiters here, very friendly and so reliable; especially to the waiter that served us for our christmas brunch, zander! Keep up the hard work . Food was amazing felt like i was in italy literally.”
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“First time going here and they gave such a good impression already with the waiters here, very friendly and so reliable; especially to the waiter that served us for our christmas brunch, zander! Keep up the hard work . Food was amazing felt like i was in italy literally.”December 2025
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Fresh welcome bread Net +1
“Special thanks to the chef for the amazing dishes, and the fresh welcome bread was a great start.”
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“Special thanks to the chef for the amazing dishes, and the fresh welcome bread was a great start.”March 2026
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Fried calamari Net +1
“Very taste fried calamari, the sauce which was with the fried calamari was so tasty it had some garlic, ️the calamari it self was soft and some how felt creamy. The the seafood risotto which was really tasty the rice used was fully flavored with the tomatoes flavor the sea food used had a fresh taste, the juice also tasted well as the food it had orange, carrots, and some passion fruit, it was calmed as an energy juice drink. Recommend:)”
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Review excerpts
“Very taste fried calamari, the sauce which was with the fried calamari was so tasty it had some garlic, ️the calamari it self was soft and some how felt creamy. The the seafood risotto which was really tasty the rice used was fully flavored with the tomatoes flavor the sea food used had a fresh taste, the juice also tasted well as the food it had orange, carrots, and some passion fruit, it was calmed as an energy juice drink. Recommend:)”March 2018
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Gamberoni all’aglio Net +1
“The food quality is very good—we tried the burrata salad, gamberoni all’aglio (shrimp plate), vegetable pizza, and mushroom risotto, all of which were delicious.”
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“The food quality is very good—we tried the burrata salad, gamberoni all’aglio (shrimp plate), vegetable pizza, and mushroom risotto, all of which were delicious.”August 2025
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Gnocchi Net +1
“We ordered Linguini Picanto, the Kale and Gorgonzola pizza, the gnocchi, and the scallopini de pollo - all cooked to perfection.”
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“We ordered Linguini Picanto, the Kale and Gorgonzola pizza, the gnocchi, and the scallopini de pollo - all cooked to perfection.”March 2023
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Gnocchi with gorgonzola cheese Net +1
“Excellent Italian fare! I had the Gnocchi with Gorgonzola cheese and I am definitely going back for that one! They have a new menu as of 01 Nov and regrettably the seafood Marinara is discountinued but there are a few interesting new ines. There were a few Biella's scattered around Dubai, apparently most were franchises and are no longer around. This is very different and is the real deal. Highly recommend it if you like a good Italian meal. Its on the ground floor next to Rivoli and not where the other restaurants are. The service staff were effecient and friendly.”
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Review excerpts
“Excellent Italian fare! I had the Gnocchi with Gorgonzola cheese and I am definitely going back for that one! They have a new menu as of 01 Nov and regrettably the seafood Marinara is discountinued but there are a few interesting new ines. There were a few Biella's scattered around Dubai, apparently most were franchises and are no longer around. This is very different and is the real deal. Highly recommend it if you like a good Italian meal. Its on the ground floor next to Rivoli and not where the other restaurants are. The service staff were effecient and friendly.”November 2017
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Gnochi with beef Net +1
“Lovely Italian restaurant with indoor and outdoor sitting. All the waiters and the manager were super helpful and friendly. Delicious food, Gnochi with beef were incredible. Highly recommend.”
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“Lovely Italian restaurant with indoor and outdoor sitting. All the waiters and the manager were super helpful and friendly. Delicious food, Gnochi with beef were incredible. Highly recommend.”April 2023
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Kale and gorgonzola pizza Net +1
“We ordered Linguini Picanto, the Kale and Gorgonzola pizza, the gnocchi, and the scallopini de pollo - all cooked to perfection.”
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“We ordered Linguini Picanto, the Kale and Gorgonzola pizza, the gnocchi, and the scallopini de pollo - all cooked to perfection.”March 2023
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Linguini picanto Net +1
“We ordered Linguini Picanto, the Kale and Gorgonzola pizza, the gnocchi, and the scallopini de pollo - all cooked to perfection.”
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“We ordered Linguini Picanto, the Kale and Gorgonzola pizza, the gnocchi, and the scallopini de pollo - all cooked to perfection.”March 2023
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Mushroom risotto Net +1
“The food quality is very good—we tried the burrata salad, gamberoni all’aglio (shrimp plate), vegetable pizza, and mushroom risotto, all of which were delicious.”
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“The food quality is very good—we tried the burrata salad, gamberoni all’aglio (shrimp plate), vegetable pizza, and mushroom risotto, all of which were delicious.”August 2025
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Orange with carrot and syrup Net +1
“It's pleasant to have snacks and juice in the evening, I took orange with carrot and syrup and also added passion fruit into the juice to be more tasty.”
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“It's pleasant to have snacks and juice in the evening, I took orange with carrot and syrup and also added passion fruit into the juice to be more tasty.”May 2025
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Parmiggiana Net +1
“We ordered the parmiggiana, arancini, calamari, and mushroom soup for starters. All excellent.”
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“We ordered the parmiggiana, arancini, calamari, and mushroom soup for starters. All excellent.”March 2023
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Penne alfredo Net +1
“The Penne Alfredo was also tasty, with Acevita juice (blend of carrot, orange juices and topped with passion fruit).”
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“The Penne Alfredo was also tasty, with Acevita juice (blend of carrot, orange juices and topped with passion fruit).”November 2025
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Pepperoni pizza Net +1
“Ordered a mushroom soup 1/2, pepperoni pizza & veg penne Arabiata pasta. Food - 5/5 It had so many vegetarian options. I haven't found the same even in 5-star property restaurants. Everything tasted delicious.”
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“Ordered a mushroom soup 1/2, pepperoni pizza & veg penne Arabiata pasta. Food - 5/5 It had so many vegetarian options. I haven't found the same even in 5-star property restaurants. Everything tasted delicious.”December 2024
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Pizza ravioli arabiata Net +1
“Food 5/5 the pizza ravioli Arabiata was good. The fresh bread basked was very good. The service is prompt and the food is freshly.prepared.”
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“Food 5/5 the pizza ravioli Arabiata was good. The fresh bread basked was very good. The service is prompt and the food is freshly.prepared.”August 2021
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Pollo e funghi pizza Net +1
“The Pollo E Funghi pizza was amazing.”
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“The Pollo E Funghi pizza was amazing.”November 2025
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Ravioli Net +1
“Pizza and pasta place. Quick service. Delicious food. The pizza is so perfect. The pasta and ravioli were tasty. The watermelon and strawberry mocktail was so refreshing.”
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“Pizza and pasta place. Quick service. Delicious food. The pizza is so perfect. The pasta and ravioli were tasty. The watermelon and strawberry mocktail was so refreshing.”March 2021
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Scallopini de pollo Net +1
“We ordered Linguini Picanto, the Kale and Gorgonzola pizza, the gnocchi, and the scallopini de pollo - all cooked to perfection.”
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“We ordered Linguini Picanto, the Kale and Gorgonzola pizza, the gnocchi, and the scallopini de pollo - all cooked to perfection.”March 2023
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Scaloppini di pollo Net +1
“About my lunch I had the calamari and scaloppini di pollo it was good .”
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“About my lunch I had the calamari and scaloppini di pollo it was good .”September 2025
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Seafood risotto Net +1
“Very taste fried calamari, the sauce which was with the fried calamari was so tasty it had some garlic, ️the calamari it self was soft and some how felt creamy. The the seafood risotto which was really tasty the rice used was fully flavored with the tomatoes flavor the sea food used had a fresh taste, the juice also tasted well as the food it had orange, carrots, and some passion fruit, it was calmed as an energy juice drink. Recommend:)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very taste fried calamari, the sauce which was with the fried calamari was so tasty it had some garlic, ️the calamari it self was soft and some how felt creamy. The the seafood risotto which was really tasty the rice used was fully flavored with the tomatoes flavor the sea food used had a fresh taste, the juice also tasted well as the food it had orange, carrots, and some passion fruit, it was calmed as an energy juice drink. Recommend:)”March 2018
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Veg penne arabiata pasta Net +1
“Ordered a mushroom soup 1/2, pepperoni pizza & veg penne Arabiata pasta. Food - 5/5 It had so many vegetarian options. I haven't found the same even in 5-star property restaurants. Everything tasted delicious.”
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“Ordered a mushroom soup 1/2, pepperoni pizza & veg penne Arabiata pasta. Food - 5/5 It had so many vegetarian options. I haven't found the same even in 5-star property restaurants. Everything tasted delicious.”December 2024
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Carrot and passion fruit mocktail Net +1
“Amazing food. Trier their vegetarian pizza along with carrot and passion fruit mocktail (highly recommended by the manager). The staff was really welcoming and would recommend everyone to give it a try 😁”
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“Amazing food. Trier their vegetarian pizza along with carrot and passion fruit mocktail (highly recommended by the manager). The staff was really welcoming and would recommend everyone to give it a try 😁”July 2023
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Fresh orange juice Net +1
“I also tried the fresh orange juice, which was very good and freshly squeezed.”
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“I also tried the fresh orange juice, which was very good and freshly squeezed.”September 2025
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Watermelon and strawberry mocktail Net +1
“Pizza and pasta place. Quick service. Delicious food. The pizza is so perfect. The pasta and ravioli were tasty. The watermelon and strawberry mocktail was so refreshing.”
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“Pizza and pasta place. Quick service. Delicious food. The pizza is so perfect. The pasta and ravioli were tasty. The watermelon and strawberry mocktail was so refreshing.”March 2021
What to Avoid (1)
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Marinara pasta Net −1
“Service, welcoming and presentation were good but the food was bad!!!Pizza wasn’t special or distinctive , and the Marinara pasta with almost 100 AED was really bad from cooking to tomato sauce which is look like canned one from carrefour…In general tastes and food were not recommended especially if you are looking for authentic Italian restaurant! For me I would never come back to eat there… الخدمة جيدة ولكن الطعام والنكهات سيئة”
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Critical review excerpts
“Service, welcoming and presentation were good but the food was bad!!!Pizza wasn’t special or distinctive , and the Marinara pasta with almost 100 AED was really bad from cooking to tomato sauce which is look like canned one from carrefour…In general tastes and food were not recommended especially if you are looking for authentic Italian restaurant! For me I would never come back to eat there… الخدمة جيدة ولكن الطعام والنكهات سيئة”February 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Customise salad. For the Chicken Caesar salad, ask to replace Caesar dressing with olive oil and balsamic if that suits you better.
Check offers. Ask about current offers, including occasional free kids’ menus and combo deals before ordering.
Consider lunch. For a daytime visit, check whether the business lunch offer is still available at 79 AED.
Use mall parking. If you are driving, one diner reported three hours of free parking, so check the current parking terms on arrival.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Wafi City - Ground Level - Oud Metha Rd
Umm Hurair Second, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Tense atmosphere
One diner found a manager’s constant supervision and kitchen activity made the room feel uncomfortable.
Price concerns
One review called the pricing expensive, while another said prices were slightly high without a discount.
Pizza inconsistency
A disappointed diner found the pizza mediocre and compared it unfavourably with cheaper alternatives.
Salty chicken
One grilled-chicken dish started well but became noticeably too salty by the end.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
79 AED
business lunch
“The ambiance is just amazing plus they have business lunch offer for 79 AED”Google review · February 2024
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The Bottom Line
Biella is an Italian café, pizzeria and restaurant beside Wafi City in Umm Hurair, with a menu broad enough for a proper meal or a quick mall stop. Reviews point to generous pasta portions, freshly prepared cooking and reliable service. Linguini Picanto, lasagna, grilled chicken and several pizzas are among the dishes diners return to.
The setting is one of its practical strengths. There is indoor and outdoor seating, and the terrace has umbrellas and shade; winter afternoons are especially appealing. Families have plenty of room, vegetarian choices are unusually well represented, and the complimentary warm bread basket is a welcome start.
Portions are often large enough to share or pack up. Value depends on what is available when you visit. A reviewer mentioned a business lunch offer at 79 AED, while another found prices slightly high but used an Entertainer discount.
Offers and occasional free kids’ dining have also been mentioned, so it is worth asking before ordering. Drivers may find the reported three hours of free parking useful. The main caution is consistency.
Most feedback is strongly positive, but one visit found the pizza mediocre and the grilled chicken increasingly salty. Another diner felt a manager’s visible supervision made the atmosphere tense. Overall, Biella suits diners seeking a spacious, family-friendly Italian meal with substantial portions and an outdoor option.