Marina views
Outdoor seating overlooks the marina and boats, with tables described as being right on the Promenade.
Carluccio’s – Dubai Marina Mall
Dubai Marina
Carluccio’s is a contemporary Italian cafe-deli in Dubai Marina, serving pasta, handmade focaccia and a kids’ menu. Reviews point to seafood pasta, generous breakfast portions and tiramisu, while the outdoor tables add a marina-and-boats setting when the weather cooperates.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
7,889 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Gluten-free
A reviewer found the gluten-free pizza and seafood soup particularly worthwhile, making the menu useful for gluten-free diners.
Family portions
Kids’ meals were described as large and good value, and the restaurant was also called family friendly.
Breakfast spread
The unlimited breakfast has full-sized portions and variety; one diner felt content after three dishes and two coffees.
Fast service
Several reviews mention food arriving quickly, including a visit where the dishes came out fast for a family dinner.
Calm atmosphere
The interior is described as aesthetic, relaxing and not noisy, making it workable for a quieter meal or some laptop time.
Generous servings
Reviews repeatedly describe satisfying portions, including enough food for two people with leftovers.
What to Eat at Carluccio’s – Dubai Marina Mall 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 Carluccio’s – Dubai Marina Mall, 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 Carluccio’s – Dubai Marina Mall got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Lasagna Net +3
“The lasagna was simply perfect, easily one of the best we’ve ever had. Rich, well-balanced, and with that authentic homemade touch in every bite.”
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“The lasagna was simply perfect, easily one of the best we’ve ever had. Rich, well-balanced, and with that authentic homemade touch in every bite.”March 2026
“I got their Penne Pasta and my friend got Lasagna. The food could be the slightest bit more seasoned. Nonetheless, it was great!”February 2026
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Seafood pasta Net +2
“Did the 89dhs all you can pizza and pasta, it was a great deal. Loved the seafood pasta, chicken alfredo and the freshly cooked pizzas.”
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“Did the 89dhs all you can pizza and pasta, it was a great deal. Loved the seafood pasta, chicken alfredo and the freshly cooked pizzas.”June 2026
“We had the seafood pasta and chicken risotto, both absolutely delicious.”May 2026
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Tiramisu Net +2
“A wonderful Italian restaurant with a lovely atmosphere, delicious coffee, and amazing tiramisu.”
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“A wonderful Italian restaurant with a lovely atmosphere, delicious coffee, and amazing tiramisu.”July 2026
“The tiramisu was creamy and bigger than expected. Highly recommend:) Happy eatinggg!”February 2026
Honorable mentions (26)
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All you can eat breakfast Net +1
“I had a delightful all you can eat breakfast. Portion is normal and not mini.”
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“I had a delightful all you can eat breakfast. Portion is normal and not mini.”July 2026
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Arabiata penne Net +1
“Ordered our fav arabiata penne - was perfect to taste.”
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“Ordered our fav arabiata penne - was perfect to taste.”March 2026
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Birthday set menu Net +1
“The birthday set menu was a great touch.”
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“The birthday set menu was a great touch.”May 2026
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Bolognese pasta Net +1
“Good food! I ordered a burrata entry and a Bolognese pasta, both delicious.”
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“Good food! I ordered a burrata entry and a Bolognese pasta, both delicious.”April 2026
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Carrot cake Net +1
“Carrot cake tasted authentic, could do with a little more flavour (more cinnamon and nutmeg), maybe some raisins would help.”
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“Carrot cake tasted authentic, could do with a little more flavour (more cinnamon and nutmeg), maybe some raisins would help.”February 2026
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Chicken alfredo Net +1
“Did the 89dhs all you can pizza and pasta, it was a great deal. Loved the seafood pasta, chicken alfredo and the freshly cooked pizzas.”
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“Did the 89dhs all you can pizza and pasta, it was a great deal. Loved the seafood pasta, chicken alfredo and the freshly cooked pizzas.”June 2026
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Chicken and vegetables rissoto Net +1
“Food was delicious, especially the Chicken and vegetables rissoto, portions are big and it's a nice ambiance.”
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“Food was delicious, especially the Chicken and vegetables rissoto, portions are big and it's a nice ambiance.”September 2025
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Chicken burger Net +1
“Going to an Italian restaurant for a burger happened to be a great experience 😋 loved the chicken burger and wify loved her customised pasta... coffee, mocktail and the food was on point 🙌 Most importantly the hospitality by Sitt Paing Soe was 10 on 10”
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“Going to an Italian restaurant for a burger happened to be a great experience 😋 loved the chicken burger and wify loved her customised pasta... coffee, mocktail and the food was on point 🙌 Most importantly the hospitality by Sitt Paing Soe was 10 on 10”June 2026
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Chicken risotto Net +1
“We had the seafood pasta and chicken risotto, both absolutely delicious.”
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“We had the seafood pasta and chicken risotto, both absolutely delicious.”May 2026
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French toast Net +1
“We had smash avocado, French toast and magnefico and almond croissant. Everything was exceptional except croissant.”
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“We had smash avocado, French toast and magnefico and almond croissant. Everything was exceptional except croissant.”January 2026
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Freshly cooked pizzas Net +1
“Did the 89dhs all you can pizza and pasta, it was a great deal. Loved the seafood pasta, chicken alfredo and the freshly cooked pizzas.”
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“Did the 89dhs all you can pizza and pasta, it was a great deal. Loved the seafood pasta, chicken alfredo and the freshly cooked pizzas.”June 2026
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Grilled veggies Net +1
“The grilled veggies and mash potatoes- all v good.”
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“The grilled veggies and mash potatoes- all v good.”December 2025
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Magnefico Net +1
“We had smash avocado, French toast and magnefico and almond croissant. Everything was exceptional except croissant.”
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“We had smash avocado, French toast and magnefico and almond croissant. Everything was exceptional except croissant.”January 2026
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Margherita pizza Net +1
“The We had the ribeye and margherita pizza was excellent.”
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“The We had the ribeye and margherita pizza was excellent.”December 2025
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Mash potatoes Net +1
“The grilled veggies and mash potatoes- all v good.”
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“The grilled veggies and mash potatoes- all v good.”December 2025
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Mushroom risotto Net +1
“The food was delicious — the Superfood Salad was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, and the Mushroom Risotto was rich, creamy, and absolutely satisfying.”
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“The food was delicious — the Superfood Salad was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, and the Mushroom Risotto was rich, creamy, and absolutely satisfying.”July 2026
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Penne pasta Net +1
“I got their Penne Pasta and my friend got Lasagna. The food could be the slightest bit more seasoned. Nonetheless, it was great!”
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“I got their Penne Pasta and my friend got Lasagna. The food could be the slightest bit more seasoned. Nonetheless, it was great!”February 2026
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Pesto pasta Net +1
“Pesto Pasta and Diavola Pizza was amazing!”
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“Pesto Pasta and Diavola Pizza was amazing!”June 2026
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Pizza Net +1
“The highlight for me was the pizza. It’s honestly the best Italian pizza I’ve had in Dubai so far—perfectly balanced, fresh, and full of flavor.”
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“The highlight for me was the pizza. It’s honestly the best Italian pizza I’ve had in Dubai so far—perfectly balanced, fresh, and full of flavor.”March 2026
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Pizza feta and lamb Net +1
“The pizza we had was the feta and lamb and it was delicious!!!!.”
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“The pizza we had was the feta and lamb and it was delicious!!!!.”April 2026
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Rib eye steak Net +1
“I enjoyed their delicious rib eye steak and pasta, both of which were cooked to perfection.”
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“I enjoyed their delicious rib eye steak and pasta, both of which were cooked to perfection.”December 2025
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Ribeye Net +1
“The We had the ribeye and margherita pizza was excellent. Just a note that if order you order medium rare, it is really rare. This was a little too rare for me.”
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“The We had the ribeye and margherita pizza was excellent. Just a note that if order you order medium rare, it is really rare. This was a little too rare for me.”December 2025
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Smash avocado Net +1
“We had smash avocado, French toast and magnefico and almond croissant. Everything was exceptional except croissant.”
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“We had smash avocado, French toast and magnefico and almond croissant. Everything was exceptional except croissant.”January 2026
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Spaghetti and meat balls Net +1
“The spaghetti and meat balls was nice and so was the lasagne but. Pizza a definite yes.”
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“The spaghetti and meat balls was nice and so was the lasagne but. Pizza a definite yes.”April 2026
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Superfood salad Net +1
“The food was delicious — the Superfood Salad was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, and the Mushroom Risotto was rich, creamy, and absolutely satisfying.”
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“The food was delicious — the Superfood Salad was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, and the Mushroom Risotto was rich, creamy, and absolutely satisfying.”July 2026
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Truffle fondue egg dish Net +1
“Their truffle fondue egg dish is a must try & highly recommended.”
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“Their truffle fondue egg dish is a must try & highly recommended.”December 2025
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English breakfast tea Net +1
“Somehow the english breakfast tea was better than how I make it at home!”
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“Somehow the english breakfast tea was better than how I make it at home!”February 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Almond croissant Net −2
“Second time was even worse! I ordered an almond croissant and to my surprise they brought a PLAIN croissant with almond flakes on it! I explained to them that almond croissant had frangipane filling”
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“Second time was even worse! I ordered an almond croissant and to my surprise they brought a PLAIN croissant with almond flakes on it! I explained to them that almond croissant had frangipane filling”April 2026
“We had smash avocado, French toast and magnefico and almond croissant. Everything was exceptional except croissant. Unfortunately, the croissant breathe the same air with almonds and they decided to call it almond croissant. :) there was no almonds inside of it.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose indoors. In summer, choose indoor seating rather than the outdoor tables, which one reviewer would not recommend in the heat.
Watch weather. On rainy days, avoid the open-sky terrace; the roofed outdoor section is the safer choice.
Check birthdays. Ask about the birthday offer before ordering: one review reported a complimentary two-course menu with a minimum AED100 spend.
Clarify doneness. If ordering steak, confirm doneness carefully: a reviewer found the medium-rare serving closer to rare.
Check savings. If you use the Entertainer app, check whether its offer applies to your visit before paying.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Marina Mall - Level P Sheikh Zayed Rd
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| 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 – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Summer heat
Outdoor seating is not recommended during summer, despite the terrace being attractive in cooler weather.
Rain exposure
During rainy weather, the open-sky terrace can become unusable; one reviewer said it was drenching.
Sunday delays
Service may be slower on Sundays, according to one breakfast visit.
Inconsistent seasoning
A few dishes were described as needing more seasoning, including a seafood soup and pasta.
Croissant mismatch
Two reviews objected that the almond croissant lacked frangipane or almonds inside rather than being a filled almond croissant.
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The Bottom Line
Carluccio’s at Dubai Marina Mall is a contemporary Italian cafe-deli for pasta, pizza, breakfast and family meals. Reviews specifically mention seafood pasta, lasagna, mushroom risotto, tiramisu and a well-liked unlimited breakfast. Portions tend to be generous, with one family praising the kids’ meals as large and good value.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Indoor seating is described as comfortable and quiet, while the outdoor tables look towards the marina, boats and Promenade. It is a pleasant choice for a relaxed lunch, weekday dinner or birthday meal, and reviews also mention vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Breakfast has plenty of variety, including eggs, croissants and French toast. There are a few details worth knowing before you go. Outdoor seating is best saved for cooler weather; the summer terrace can be uncomfortable, and the open-sky section was described as drenching during rain.
Sunday service may be slower. Dish execution is not completely consistent: some reviewers found food under-seasoned, while the almond croissant was criticised for lacking a proper filling. For celebrations, ask about the reported two-course birthday offer with a minimum AED100 spend, and check Entertainer eligibility if you use the app.