Italian dishes
Spinach ravioli were flavorful, well prepared and served in generous portions.
Buonissimo Italian Restaurant
Deira
Buonissimo is an Italian restaurant in Deira, located within Golden Sands Hotel Creek. Reviews point to well-liked dishes such as mushroom soup, thin-crust pizza and spinach ravioli, alongside warm, attentive hospitality.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
844 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pizza quality
Reviews praise the thin crust, authentic mozzarella and fresh pizza dough.
Warm service
Customers repeatedly describe the service as friendly, attentive and professional.
Family friendly
One family found the pizza popular with children while adults enjoyed the pasta and Pollo Alla Milanese.
Cozy setting
The restaurant is described as quiet and cozy, with Italian songs adding to the atmosphere.
Fresh dessert
A reviewer noted that the brown cake was made fresh to order.
Lunch value
Several reviews mention reasonably priced business-lunch or set-menu options.
What to Eat at Buonissimo Italian 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 Buonissimo Italian 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 Buonissimo Italian Restaurant, 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
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Mushroom soup Net +3
“Don’t miss the #mushroom soup as your starter 😊 Obed recommended and It was so awesome”
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Review excerpts
“Don’t miss the #mushroom soup as your starter 😊 Obed recommended and It was so awesome”August 2023
“The food is great. I love the mushroom soup and truffle pizza. Appreciate Valens for providing good service all throughout. If you visit this place, look for him if you want excellent service. We'll come back for dessert!”October 2025
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Pollo alla milanese Net +2
“The kids loved the pizza, while the adults enjoyed the pasta and the Pollo Alla Milanese — it was amazing.”
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“The kids loved the pizza, while the adults enjoyed the pasta and the Pollo Alla Milanese — it was amazing.”July 2025
“For the main course we had POLLO ALLA MILANESE which was good.”July 2023
Honorable mentions (21)
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Business lunch Net +1
“we had amazing lunch it was good suggestion from myint to have the business lunch it was lovely lunch and an amazing service from myint from the moment we entered the hotel he was looking after us”
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“we had amazing lunch it was good suggestion from myint to have the business lunch it was lovely lunch and an amazing service from myint from the moment we entered the hotel he was looking after us”July 2025
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Caesar salad Net +1
“During our one-week stay in Dubai we visited Buonissimo! twice. The first time because it was an easy option for us at the time (short walking-distance from our hotel and flexibility of the restaurant - no reservation needed). Although we could have opted for another restaurant, we decided to go again. The staff are very friendly, the service is good, and the food is of excellent taste (we had several pizzas and a caesar salad). We really recommend eating at Buonissimo!”
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“During our one-week stay in Dubai we visited Buonissimo! twice. The first time because it was an easy option for us at the time (short walking-distance from our hotel and flexibility of the restaurant - no reservation needed). Although we could have opted for another restaurant, we decided to go again. The staff are very friendly, the service is good, and the food is of excellent taste (we had several pizzas and a caesar salad). We really recommend eating at Buonissimo!”November 2024
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Calamari fritti Net +1
“For the starters we ordered CALAMARI FRITTI, PANZEROTTO EL BUONISSIMO and a Cesar salad. Everything was perfect to taste along with the sauce.”
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“For the starters we ordered CALAMARI FRITTI, PANZEROTTO EL BUONISSIMO and a Cesar salad. Everything was perfect to taste along with the sauce.”July 2023
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Cesar salad Net +1
“For the starters we ordered CALAMARI FRITTI, PANZEROTTO EL BUONISSIMO and a Cesar salad. Everything was perfect to taste along with the sauce.”
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“For the starters we ordered CALAMARI FRITTI, PANZEROTTO EL BUONISSIMO and a Cesar salad. Everything was perfect to taste along with the sauce.”July 2023
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Chocolate panna cotta Net +1
“The chef and Thiri also surprised us with a beautiful Chocolate Panna Cotta which was the perfect finish to our lunch.”
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“The chef and Thiri also surprised us with a beautiful Chocolate Panna Cotta which was the perfect finish to our lunch.”October 2023
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Complimentary focaccia Net +1
“However, the complimentary focaccia was delicious.”
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“However, the complimentary focaccia was delicious.”February 2026
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Fettuccine Net +1
“The pizza was so fresh and we loved the homemade taste 😍 The fettuccine and spaghetti were our favorite pastas.”
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“The pizza was so fresh and we loved the homemade taste 😍 The fettuccine and spaghetti were our favorite pastas.”April 2022
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Focaccia slices Net +1
“Very good Italian restaurant within Golden Sands Hotel Dubai Creek. Nice ambient, very polite and prompt waiters (Noel and the other ones, of which I don't know the names, all very much available to accomodate everyone's need and to explain the different plates), impeccable and very professional service, smartly dressed. Very tasty salads and pasta (I didn't try at all any pizza), beautiful warm focaccia slices on the side. Honest prices, chance for everyone to do a business lunch, with two courses, at a very reasonable promotional price. Well done!”
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Review excerpts
“Very good Italian restaurant within Golden Sands Hotel Dubai Creek. Nice ambient, very polite and prompt waiters (Noel and the other ones, of which I don't know the names, all very much available to accomodate everyone's need and to explain the different plates), impeccable and very professional service, smartly dressed. Very tasty salads and pasta (I didn't try at all any pizza), beautiful warm focaccia slices on the side. Honest prices, chance for everyone to do a business lunch, with two courses, at a very reasonable promotional price. Well done!”February 2025
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Italian-style donut Net +1
“And the Italian-style donut was simply unforgettable—served hot, fresh, and gone in seconds!”
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Review excerpts
“And the Italian-style donut was simply unforgettable—served hot, fresh, and gone in seconds!”September 2025
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Lasagna Net +1
“The food was not the best honestly I had ordered the lasagna, chicken risotto, shrimp risotto, and grilled sea bass. The lasagna was delicious however it isn’t as good as I expected.”
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“The food was not the best honestly I had ordered the lasagna, chicken risotto, shrimp risotto, and grilled sea bass. The lasagna was delicious however it isn’t as good as I expected.”July 2023
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Panzerotto el buonissimo Net +1
“For the starters we ordered CALAMARI FRITTI, PANZEROTTO EL BUONISSIMO and a Cesar salad. Everything was perfect to taste along with the sauce.”
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“For the starters we ordered CALAMARI FRITTI, PANZEROTTO EL BUONISSIMO and a Cesar salad. Everything was perfect to taste along with the sauce.”July 2023
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Penne arabiatta Net +1
“Food was delicious. I can recommend the mushroom soup and Penne Arabiatta. I will come again!”
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“Food was delicious. I can recommend the mushroom soup and Penne Arabiatta. I will come again!”June 2024
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Pizza al pollo Net +1
“SANDWICH TACCHINO Which was stacked with meat. FETUCCINI AI FUNGHI PORCINI and PIZZA AL POLLO which was in my opinion my favorite.”
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“SANDWICH TACCHINO Which was stacked with meat. FETUCCINI AI FUNGHI PORCINI and PIZZA AL POLLO which was in my opinion my favorite.”July 2023
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Sandwich tacchino Net +1
“SANDWICH TACCHINO Which was stacked with meat.”
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“SANDWICH TACCHINO Which was stacked with meat.”July 2023
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Seafood linguine Net +1
“” I highly recommend the seafood linguine.”
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“” I highly recommend the seafood linguine.”September 2025
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Spaghetti Net +1
“The pizza was so fresh and we loved the homemade taste 😍 The fettuccine and spaghetti were our favorite pastas.”
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“The pizza was so fresh and we loved the homemade taste 😍 The fettuccine and spaghetti were our favorite pastas.”April 2022
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Spaghetti carbonara Net +1
“I had the Spaghetti Carbonara— it was creamy, flavorful & filling.”
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“I had the Spaghetti Carbonara— it was creamy, flavorful & filling.”January 2026
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Spinach ravioli Net +1
“The spinach ravioli are flavorful, well prepared, and served in generous portions.”
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“The spinach ravioli are flavorful, well prepared, and served in generous portions.”June 2026
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Truffle pizza Net +1
“The food is great. I love the mushroom soup and truffle pizza. Appreciate Valens for providing good service all throughout. If you visit this place, look for him if you want excellent service. We'll come back for dessert!”
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“The food is great. I love the mushroom soup and truffle pizza. Appreciate Valens for providing good service all throughout. If you visit this place, look for him if you want excellent service. We'll come back for dessert!”October 2025
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Vegetable soup Net +1
“Oh and the food, we had the vegetable soup, pastas and I enjoyed every single bite!”
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“Oh and the food, we had the vegetable soup, pastas and I enjoyed every single bite!”November 2023
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Arrabbiata Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Four different kinds of pasta are available including pesto and arrabbiata (but we found these to be a little average).”
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Tea with lemon and honey Net +1
“Our waitress, Maureen, was incredibly attentive and even offered me tea with lemon and honey when I felt unwell, which was a thoughtful touch.”
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“Our waitress, Maureen, was incredibly attentive and even offered me tea with lemon and honey when I felt unwell, which was a thoughtful touch.”September 2024
What to Avoid (6)
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Chicken risotto Net −1
“The food was not the best honestly I had ordered the lasagna, chicken risotto, shrimp risotto, and grilled sea bass. The lasagna was delicious however it isn’t as good as I expected. The risotto and sea bass was terrible I had to return my sea bass because it smelled very fishy and tasted very bland. The Risotto I wouldn’t even consider a real risotto it definitely was not authentic and it didn’t have that cheesy and creamy taste in the regular risottos.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The food was not the best honestly I had ordered the lasagna, chicken risotto, shrimp risotto, and grilled sea bass. The lasagna was delicious however it isn’t as good as I expected. The risotto and sea bass was terrible I had to return my sea bass because it smelled very fishy and tasted very bland. The Risotto I wouldn’t even consider a real risotto it definitely was not authentic and it didn’t have that cheesy and creamy taste in the regular risottos.”July 2023
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Grilled sea bass Net −1
“The food was not the best honestly I had ordered the lasagna, chicken risotto, shrimp risotto, and grilled sea bass. The lasagna was delicious however it isn’t as good as I expected. The risotto and sea bass was terrible I had to return my sea bass because it smelled very fishy and tasted very bland. The Risotto I wouldn’t even consider a real risotto it definitely was not authentic and it didn’t have that cheesy and creamy taste in the regular risottos.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The food was not the best honestly I had ordered the lasagna, chicken risotto, shrimp risotto, and grilled sea bass. The lasagna was delicious however it isn’t as good as I expected. The risotto and sea bass was terrible I had to return my sea bass because it smelled very fishy and tasted very bland. The Risotto I wouldn’t even consider a real risotto it definitely was not authentic and it didn’t have that cheesy and creamy taste in the regular risottos.”July 2023
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Lemon mint Net −1
“Average Italian they had menu for 68 AED that was good for the price but we can not order parmesan cheese as this is not included also they said that they have energized drinks that were not natural just red bull, the lemon mint was water with few drops of lemon 🍋,”
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Critical review excerpts
“Average Italian they had menu for 68 AED that was good for the price but we can not order parmesan cheese as this is not included also they said that they have energized drinks that were not natural just red bull, the lemon mint was water with few drops of lemon 🍋,”February 2025
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Pasta bolognese Net −1
“The pasta Bolognese didn't meet my expectations; it was more homemade than Italian.”
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“The pasta Bolognese didn't meet my expectations; it was more homemade than Italian.”February 2026
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Red bull Net −1
“Average Italian they had menu for 68 AED that was good for the price but we can not order parmesan cheese as this is not included also they said that they have energized drinks that were not natural just red bull, the lemon mint was water with few drops of lemon 🍋,”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Average Italian they had menu for 68 AED that was good for the price but we can not order parmesan cheese as this is not included also they said that they have energized drinks that were not natural just red bull, the lemon mint was water with few drops of lemon 🍋,”February 2025
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Shrimp risotto Net −1
“The food was not the best honestly I had ordered the lasagna, chicken risotto, shrimp risotto, and grilled sea bass. The lasagna was delicious however it isn’t as good as I expected. The risotto and sea bass was terrible I had to return my sea bass because it smelled very fishy and tasted very bland. The Risotto I wouldn’t even consider a real risotto it definitely was not authentic and it didn’t have that cheesy and creamy taste in the regular risottos.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The food was not the best honestly I had ordered the lasagna, chicken risotto, shrimp risotto, and grilled sea bass. The lasagna was delicious however it isn’t as good as I expected. The risotto and sea bass was terrible I had to return my sea bass because it smelled very fishy and tasted very bland. The Risotto I wouldn’t even consider a real risotto it definitely was not authentic and it didn’t have that cheesy and creamy taste in the regular risottos.”July 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Build in extra time for lunch: one reviewer waited 30 minutes for the food during a business lunch.
Try soup. Consider the mushroom soup as a starter; multiple reviews specifically recommend it.
Check menus. Ask about the business-lunch or set-menu options if you want a more predictable price.
Visit off-peak. An off-peak visit may feel especially quiet, as one Friday lunchtime had a relatively empty dining room.
Skip alcohol. If drinks are important to your plans, note in advance that alcoholic beverages are not served.
Dessert cart. Leave room for dessert: reviews mention a dessert cart inside the hotel and a cake made fresh to order.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Golden Sands Hotel Creek, Baniyas Road, Dubai Creek Located at the Lobby Level - Baniyas Rd
Riggat Al Buteen, 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 – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
A business lunch took 30 minutes to arrive, so service can be slow at times.
Plain ambience
One weekend lunch found the restaurant quiet and felt the ambience needed an upgrade.
No alcohol
The restaurant does not serve alcoholic beverages.
Uneven dishes
A reviewer found the risottos unauthentic and returned sea bass because it smelled fishy and tasted bland.
Drink quality
One reviewer said the lemon mint was mostly water and the energy drinks were Red Bull.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
88 AED
unlimited pizza and pasta night for adults
“Tried their unlimited pizza and pasta night, Freshly cooked Italian food from 7pm to 11pm! 88 AED for adults and 45 AED for kids, this includes food only”Google review · April 2022
45 AED
unlimited pizza and pasta night for kids
“Tried their unlimited pizza and pasta night, Freshly cooked Italian food from 7pm to 11pm! 88 AED for adults and 45 AED for kids, this includes food only”Google review · April 2022
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The Bottom Line
Buonissimo is an Italian restaurant in Golden Sands Hotel Creek, Deira, with a menu that reviewers use for everything from business lunches to family dinners. The most consistently useful food leads are the mushroom soup, pizza, pasta and focaccia; spinach ravioli were praised for generous portions, while one reviewer singled out seafood linguine and a hot Italian-style donut. Service is a major part of the experience.
Reviews describe the team as warm, attentive and professional, with particularly thoughtful touches including a birthday surprise and tea with lemon and honey for a diner who felt unwell. Families have found the pizza a hit with children, and the setting is generally described as elegant, cozy and quiet, with Italian music. It sits inside a hotel, which also means the entry and facilities can feel more polished than the simple restaurant look suggests.
There are a few practical cautions. One business-lunch guest waited 30 minutes for food, and a weekend reviewer found the ambience too quiet and in need of an upgrade. Food is not perfectly even: sea bass and risotto drew a strong negative review, while the Bolognese did not meet one diner’s expectations.
Alcohol is not served. Ask about lunch menus for value, and consider the dessert cart or a fresh-made cake to finish.