Carluccio’s – Arabian Ranches 2

Name: Carluccio’s – Arabian Ranches 2
Address: The Ranches Souk, Ground Floor - Al Qudra Rd - beside Carrefour, Arabian Ranches, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971549963798

Arabian Ranches

Italian restaurant Open now 0 549 963 798

Carluccio’s is an Italian restaurant in Arabian Ranches for relaxed breakfasts, family meals and casual dinners. Reviews particularly point to dishes such as Rigatoni Chicken & Pistachio and seafood linguine, alongside a calm atmosphere and accommodating service.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

1,909 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fresh cooking

Several diners describe the food as fresh, carefully prepared and well presented.

Pasta picks

Rigatoni Chicken & Pistachio is specifically recommended, with flexible ingredient adjustments available.

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What to Eat at Carluccio’s – Arabian Ranches 2

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Carluccio’s – Arabian Ranches 2, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 10

Alfredo pasta Net +1

“We ordered the Alfredo pasta and mushroom risotto, and both dishes were delicious—creamy, flavorful, and perfectly prepared.”
Birthday menu Net +1

“We had a Lovely Meal and come back here for the birthday menu annually on my wife's birthday. One of the few places in Dubai that offers something special for someone's birthday.”
Bolognese pasta Net +1

“The Tartufo pizza is a solid 10/10, and the Bolognese pasta came in a generous serving.”
Cheese garlic bread Net +1

“Food was good. Highly recommend Rigatoni Chicken & Pistachio, Cheese Garlic Bread. & Margherita Pizza with Chicken. Very flexible and willing to adjust the ingredients to one’s liking.”
Chicken and veg risotto Net +1

“Main course were Rigatoni Prawns perfectly cooked al dente and delicious 😋 Chicken and Veg risotto was light and wholesome.”
Chicken millanese Net +1

“Just had my birthday celebration in Carluccio’s. Loved the food,specially the trimsue and chicken millanese. The guy Moustafa is so nice and helpful.He guided us through the menu,and kept discussing football with my younger isolated once he found out that he loves Ramos.Would recommend family and friends to go there.”
Fritto misto Net +1

“The Fritto misto starter was also good. The bed of rocket was very fresh and crispy. The batter of seafood was light and crispy and the fish was extra tasty and succulent. Nice.”
Kids’ lasagna Net +1

“The restaurant has an authentic Italian atmosphere. We had the seafood linguine, seafood pizza, and the kids’ lasagna, and everything was delicious. Joseph, our waiter, was professional, friendly, and provided excellent service.”
Lasagna Net +1

“The lasagna was decent, but not memorable.”
Margherita pizza with chicken Net +1

“Food was good. Highly recommend Rigatoni Chicken & Pistachio, Cheese Garlic Bread. & Margherita Pizza with Chicken. Very flexible and willing to adjust the ingredients to one’s liking.”

Honorable mentions (11)

Mushroom risotto Net +1

“We ordered the Alfredo pasta and mushroom risotto, and both dishes were delicious—creamy, flavorful, and perfectly prepared.”
Rigatoni chicken & pistachio Net +1

“Food was good. Highly recommend Rigatoni Chicken & Pistachio, Cheese Garlic Bread. & Margherita Pizza with Chicken. Very flexible and willing to adjust the ingredients to one’s liking.”
Rigatoni prawns Net +1

“Main course were Rigatoni Prawns perfectly cooked al dente and delicious 😋 Chicken and Veg risotto was light and wholesome.”
Seafood linguine Net +1

“The restaurant has an authentic Italian atmosphere. We had the seafood linguine, seafood pizza, and the kids’ lasagna, and everything was delicious. Joseph, our waiter, was professional, friendly, and provided excellent service.”
Seafood pizza Net +1

“The restaurant has an authentic Italian atmosphere. We had the seafood linguine, seafood pizza, and the kids’ lasagna, and everything was delicious. Joseph, our waiter, was professional, friendly, and provided excellent service.”
Seafood skewers Net +1

“Absolutely loved this Italian restaurant! The pizzas are delicious, the desserts are a real treat, and the seafood dishes are top-notch. My personal favorite? The seafood skewers – simply amazing! Great flavors, cozy atmosphere, and friendly service. Highly recommended! 🍕🍤🍰🇮🇹”
Stufato de pesce Net +1

“Such a nice place for a family time together,,for the food I don’t think I even have the right words to describe it It was magical ,,the stufato de pesce was amazing u must try it ,,u can’t get enough of it We all rated the food 10/10 even my little broth finished the food from his plate🙀😁 Thank you Jenifer for your nice and kind service,,very professional and friendly at the same time”
Tartufo pizza Net +1

“The Tartufo pizza is a solid 10/10, and the Bolognese pasta came in a generous serving.”
Trimsue Net +1

“Just had my birthday celebration in Carluccio’s. Loved the food,specially the trimsue and chicken millanese. The guy Moustafa is so nice and helpful.He guided us through the menu,and kept discussing football with my younger isolated once he found out that he loves Ramos.Would recommend family and friends to go there.”
Tiramisu Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The tiramisu was delicious and definitely the highlight of the visit.”
Brownie Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Nothing great about Tiramisu and brownie was just fine.”

Drinks 1

Cappuccino Net +1

“The highlight of my visit? A perfectly crafted cappuccino that instantly took me back to Italy. With its rich, velvety foam and expertly brewed espresso, it carried the unmistakable essence of a true Italian café—smooth, aromatic, and utterly satisfying.”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 2

Almond croissant Net −1

“Unfortunately, it didn’t stop there. The coffee barely tasted like coffee, and the almond croissant had little to no almond, very disappointing.”
Eggs benedict with salmon Net −1

“Terrible experience with the eggs Benedict with salmon. The salmon was completely off, it tasted almost cooked. With eggs Benedict, the salmon should be raw (since it’s already smoked), but placing it directly on a hot egg changes its color, texture, and overall flavor. The result was unpleasant and honestly quite off-putting.”

Drinks 1

Spanish latte Net −1

“The Spanish latte, however, wasn’t as good as I expected and could be improved.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check discounts. Ask whether your Entertainer voucher applies; reviews say it is accepted and can improve value.

Allow time. For breakfast, allow extra time because one review specifically reports slow service.

Plan the visit

Practical details

The Ranches Souk, Ground Floor - Al Qudra Rd - beside Carrefour

Wadi Al Safa 7 - Arabian Ranches 2, Dubai

0 549 963 798

Mon	8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed	8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu	8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri	8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat	8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun	8:00 AM – 11:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Uneven flavour

One diner found some dishes bland and felt the food lacked the expected Italian flavour.

Slow breakfast

A breakfast visit was affected by slow service, despite the food being considered decent.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

100 AED

bday treat

“Got a set birthday dinner offer from the restaurant (wc was very thoroughful) went there with my partner but the other person must order above 100 AED for you to avail the bday treat”

Google review · August 2022

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The Bottom Line

Carluccio’s in Arabian Ranches is a relaxed Italian restaurant suited to breakfast, family meals and casual dinners. Reviews regularly mention fresh presentation, friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere, with children welcomed and some diners using the restaurant for birthdays or even remote work. The menu has several clear standouts.

Rigatoni Chicken & Pistachio, seafood linguine, Tartufo pizza and seafood dishes all receive positive mentions. One birthday meal included al dente Rigatoni Prawns, a light chicken and vegetable risotto, and a crisp, well-received fritto misto. Breakfast can also be a strong choice, with fresh dishes and attractive presentation, although one diner found service slow.

Families may appreciate the kids’ meals and the kitchen’s willingness to handle order amendments. Outdoor seating is mentioned for winter, while another review notes free parking. Entertainer vouchers are accepted according to customer feedback, which may make the bill easier to justify.

Quality is not completely consistent. Some diners found dishes bland or heavier than expected, and a serious breakfast complaint described the smoked salmon in Eggs Benedict as tasting almost cooked. Takeaway packing service and a building smell were also criticised in individual reviews.

Checking current offers and asking about any special requests before ordering should help you plan the visit.