Italian classics
Carbonara, pizzas and other pasta dishes are the clearest strengths, with several reviews calling out authentic Italian flavours.
Ciao Bella
Al Sufouh
Ciao Bella is an Italian restaurant in Al Sufouh, bringing classic pasta, pizza and drinks to Dubai Media City. Reviews make it especially appealing for a relaxed lunch, business gathering or evening built around dishes such as carbonara and a well-made cocktail.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
417 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Group friendly
A group of 11 was handled smoothly, with everyone kept comfortable and well looked after.
Warm atmosphere
The interiors range from cozy and welcoming to colourful and urban, with quieter corners for relaxed meals or conversation.
Helpful service
Reviews repeatedly describe the team as attentive and accommodating, including during breakfast and larger gatherings.
Smoking terrace
There is a terrace with a designated smoking area, useful if your group needs an outdoor option.
Work friendly
The setting has been described as suitable for online work and meetings, with a hotel location that is convenient for nearby offices.
What to Eat at Ciao Bella 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 Ciao Bella, 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 Ciao Bella, 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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Ciao bella spiritz Net +2
“Ciao Bella Spiritz is an absolute must-try! Full of flavour, and beautifully crafted. Thank you, Sachin, for introducing us to the delicious creation 🥂”
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Review excerpts
“Ciao Bella Spiritz is an absolute must-try! Full of flavour, and beautifully crafted. Thank you, Sachin, for introducing us to the delicious creation 🥂”July 2026
“Tried the Ciao Bella Spiritz and absolutely loved it! It was refreshing, unique, and beautifully balanced with the perfect blend of flavours. A special shout-out to Sachin for crafting such a wonderful drink.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (15)
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Aćai and finger banana with granola, pineapple, greenapple, fresh coconut & honey Net +1
“Aćai and Finger Banana with Granola, Pineapple, Greenapple, fresh Coconut & Honey. What a way to start the day with a generous bowl of Aćai topped with Bananna, Granolas etc. Superb in taste.”
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Review excerpts
“Aćai and Finger Banana with Granola, Pineapple, Greenapple, fresh Coconut & Honey. What a way to start the day with a generous bowl of Aćai topped with Bananna, Granolas etc. Superb in taste.”November 2019
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Aloe-ha Net +1
“It’s a place you can relax and enjoy some good Italian pasta… with a good cocktail like Aloe-Ha made well! 👍❤️”
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Review excerpts
“It’s a place you can relax and enjoy some good Italian pasta… with a good cocktail like Aloe-Ha made well! 👍❤️”April 2026
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Berry blast with mixed berries, apple and lime Net +1
“Berry blast with Mixed berries, Apple and Lime. For all the berry lovers this is Heaven.”
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Review excerpts
“Berry blast with Mixed berries, Apple and Lime. For all the berry lovers this is Heaven.”November 2019
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Burrata with heirloom tomatoes Net +1
“Burrata with Heirloom tomatoes was amazing and decorated with veggies & Tomatoes. The Burrata was very fresh and very soft and cold making it more enjoyable.”
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Review excerpts
“Burrata with Heirloom tomatoes was amazing and decorated with veggies & Tomatoes. The Burrata was very fresh and very soft and cold making it more enjoyable.”November 2019
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Cafém club with eggs, grilled chicken, avocadon tartar sauce and fries Net +1
“CaféM Club with eggs, Grilled Chicken, AvocadoN Tartar sauce and Fries. This one is a nice loaded Club sandwich to keep you going throughout the day.”
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Review excerpts
“CaféM Club with eggs, Grilled Chicken, AvocadoN Tartar sauce and Fries. This one is a nice loaded Club sandwich to keep you going throughout the day.”November 2019
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Classic wild mushrooms with black truffle and chives soup Net +1
“We started our lunch with their Classic Wild Mushrooms with Black Truffle and chives Soup. This soup was having the perfect consistency, very delicious in taste and was served in a nice porcelain cutlery. A very must try !”
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Review excerpts
“We started our lunch with their Classic Wild Mushrooms with Black Truffle and chives Soup. This soup was having the perfect consistency, very delicious in taste and was served in a nice porcelain cutlery. A very must try !”November 2019
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Diavola pizza Net +1
“So i decided to return to CIAO BELLA yesterday and had to enjoy some other dishes like the diavola pizza and the spaghetti pesto which was amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“So i decided to return to CIAO BELLA yesterday and had to enjoy some other dishes like the diavola pizza and the spaghetti pesto which was amazing.”November 2021
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Fondue Net +1
“Fondue and wine were great and would recommend to my peers.”
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Review excerpts
“Fondue and wine were great and would recommend to my peers.”February 2026
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Prawns, crab & avocado sandwich with marie rose sauce Net +1
“Prawns, Crab & Avocado sandwich with marie rose sauce. After a long time we had a nice tasting sandwich which suited the mood of the Cafe. The sauce used was very nice in taste and we believe it is their secret sauce created by their Chef which made it so tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“Prawns, Crab & Avocado sandwich with marie rose sauce. After a long time we had a nice tasting sandwich which suited the mood of the Cafe. The sauce used was very nice in taste and we believe it is their secret sauce created by their Chef which made it so tasty.”November 2019
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Ravioli di zucca Net +1
“I recommend the ravioli di zucca with pumpkin and the hazelnut dessert is very tasty!”
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Review excerpts
“I recommend the ravioli di zucca with pumpkin and the hazelnut dessert is very tasty!”November 2022
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Spaghetti alla carbonara Net +1
“I can highly recommend the carbonara and the mocktails.”
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Review excerpts
“I can highly recommend the carbonara and the mocktails.”October 2024
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Spaghetti pesto Net +1
“So i decided to return to CIAO BELLA yesterday and had to enjoy some other dishes like the diavola pizza and the spaghetti pesto which was amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“So i decided to return to CIAO BELLA yesterday and had to enjoy some other dishes like the diavola pizza and the spaghetti pesto which was amazing.”November 2021
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Tuna tartare Net +1
“They have fresh pasta and delicious tuna tartare.”
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Review excerpts
“They have fresh pasta and delicious tuna tartare.”November 2022
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Orata alla griglia Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Hospitable hosts, Very Good Chef Gunith, Aaru and Asmita, Delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, The New Launch Orata alla grilglia Dish wonderful.”
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Review excerpts
“Hospitable hosts, Very Good Chef Gunith, Aaru and Asmita, Delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, The New Launch Orata alla grilglia Dish wonderful.”January 2024
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Tiramissu Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Advisable smoothies, special tiramissu that is mixed upon demand at your table so not to compromise the crispiness of the bites...”
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Review excerpts
“Advisable smoothies, special tiramissu that is mixed upon demand at your table so not to compromise the crispiness of the bites...”September 2025
Drinks 2
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Beetroot boost with orange juice, ginger and carrot Net +1
“Beetroot boost with Orange juice, Ginger and Carrot. Very rejuvenating without added sugars.”
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Review excerpts
“Beetroot boost with Orange juice, Ginger and Carrot. Very rejuvenating without added sugars.”November 2019
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Mocha latte Net +1
“To Sachin, who consistently makes the perfect mocha latte ☕️”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“To Sachin, who consistently makes the perfect mocha latte ☕️”January 2026
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Crostini al salmone Net −1
“The starter with the fish- Orata Alla Griglia was disappointing so as the Crostini Al Salmone the brochettes could have been more crispy!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The starter with the fish- Orata Alla Griglia was disappointing so as the Crostini Al Salmone the brochettes could have been more crispy!”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask happy hour. Ask about the current happy-hour details before ordering; a review specifically mentions the happy hour being explained at the table.
Try lunch promo. Check whether the lunch promotion is running; one review mentions a main course plus salad deal.
Reserve groups. For a birthday or larger gathering, reserve ahead rather than relying on walk-in space; one celebration was booked 10 days in advance.
Use terrace. If you need a smoking area, request the terrace, which one diner says has a designated smoking section.
Work quietly. For a coffee, online meeting or remote-work session, the setting has been described as conducive to working.
Check portions. If you are particularly hungry, ask about pasta serving sizes before ordering because one review found the portion too small.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ciao Bella Media One Hotel - Al Falak St
Al Sufouh - Al Sufouh 2, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Small portions
One diner found the pasta portion too small, and an earlier review made the same complaint about linguine.
Tiramisu issue
A table-side tiramisu preparation was criticised for a hard biscuit, warm cream, an overly soft appearance and a long wait.
Nearby construction
Construction around the area was noticeable during one lunch visit and may affect the surroundings.
Flies outdoors
Flies were annoying at one table during a visit in the hotel setting.
Menu knowledge
One diner said the server could not answer many questions about the menu, suggesting advice may vary by visit.
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The Bottom Line
Ciao Bella is an Italian restaurant in Al Sufouh, set within Media One Hotel in Dubai Media City. The menu gives you plenty to work with for a business lunch, casual catch-up or group dinner: reviewers mention Spaghetti Alla Carbonara, pepperoni pizza, ravioli di zucca and fresh pasta. Several diners also use it for birthdays and business gatherings, including one group of 11 that the team handled smoothly.
The atmosphere is a major part of the appeal. Reviews describe cozy, colourful interiors, a serene lunch setting and different corners for chatting, while another visitor found it suitable for online work and meetings. There is also a terrace with a designated smoking area.
Service is usually the strongest theme in the feedback, with repeated mentions of attentive, friendly and accommodating hospitality. A few details are worth keeping in mind. One diner found the pasta portion small, and another was disappointed by a table-side tiramisu that took too long and had a hard biscuit and warm cream.
Construction nearby and flies at one table were also mentioned. Before ordering, ask about the happy hour or lunch promotion, and reserve ahead for larger celebrations.