Fresh seafood
Grilled seabass is repeatedly praised for being flaky, fresh and perfectly cooked.
Cinque | Italian Restaurant in Dubai | FIVE Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah
Cinque is an Italian restaurant at FIVE Palm Jumeirah, with a sharing-style menu and an elegant, lively setting. Reviews point to fresh seafood, well-made pasta and a notably light tiramisu, making it a strong choice for a relaxed lunch, dinner or celebratory evening.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,094 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Standout tiramisu
The tiramisu is often described as light, balanced and worth saving room for.
Pool views
The pool and palm-tree outlook adds a resort-like feel to lunch or dinner.
Lively music
DJs, a pianist and singer, and a vibrant crowd make the evening more than a quiet meal.
Creative cocktails
Cocktails are praised for being balanced, inventive and attractively presented.
Generous portions
Several diners found the portions generous, useful for a sharing-style meal.
What to Eat at Cinque | Italian Restaurant in Dubai | FIVE Palm Jumeirah 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 Cinque | Italian Restaurant in Dubai | FIVE Palm Jumeirah, 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 Cinque | Italian Restaurant in Dubai | FIVE Palm Jumeirah got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 5
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Tiramisu Net +11
“The food was delicious, especially the sibas and tiramisu.”
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“The food was delicious, especially the sibas and tiramisu.”April 2026
“To finish off, we had the tiramisu, which was simply outstanding – creamy, light, and one of the best I’ve ever tasted.”August 2025
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Sea bass Net +4
“The starters were fresh and flavorful, and the sea bass for the main course was perfectly cooked.”
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“The starters were fresh and flavorful, and the sea bass for the main course was perfectly cooked.”January 2026
“The pasta was rich and comforting without being heavy, and the sea bass was perfectly cooked with crisp skin and tender inside.”July 2025
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Grilled seabass Net +3
“For the main course, the Grilled Seabass was perfectly cooked, flaky, and full of natural flavor. It was a simple dish executed to perfection, highlighting the fresh, authentic ingredients.”
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“For the main course, the Grilled Seabass was perfectly cooked, flaky, and full of natural flavor. It was a simple dish executed to perfection, highlighting the fresh, authentic ingredients.”August 2025
“I highly recommend starting with the perfectly crispy calamari, followed by the beautifully grilled seabass paired with fresh grilled vegetables, an unforgettable combination.”December 2025
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Bellinis Net +2
“The Bellinis were absolute perfection, rounding out a truly memorable meal.”
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“The Bellinis were absolute perfection, rounding out a truly memorable meal.”December 2025
“And of course, the Bellini was exceptional — light, refreshing, and elegant.”November 2025
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Calamari Net +2
“I had the calamari and grilled sea bass, food was cooked to perfection.”
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“I had the calamari and grilled sea bass, food was cooked to perfection.”February 2026
“I highly recommend starting with the perfectly crispy calamari, followed by the beautifully grilled seabass paired with fresh grilled vegetables, an unforgettable combination.”December 2025
Honorable mentions (10)
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Arancine bolognese Net +1
“For starters, the Arancine Bolognese were a must-try—crispy on the outside, rich and flavorful on the inside. It's the kind of dish that sets the bar high for the rest of the meal.”
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“For starters, the Arancine Bolognese were a must-try—crispy on the outside, rich and flavorful on the inside. It's the kind of dish that sets the bar high for the rest of the meal.”August 2025
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Caprese salad Net +1
“The food was fresh and full of flavor. I loved the Caprese salad, the seabass and the tiramisu.”
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“The food was fresh and full of flavor. I loved the Caprese salad, the seabass and the tiramisu.”October 2025
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Crispy calamari Net +1
“I started with a crispy calamari—light, golden, and perfectly seasoned, served with a tangy dip that added a bright kick.”
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“I started with a crispy calamari—light, golden, and perfectly seasoned, served with a tangy dip that added a bright kick.”July 2025
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Crispy calamari with lime Net +1
“We had crispy calamari with lime, some delicious croquettes, perfectly cooked fish with veggies, and ended with a tiramisu and pistachio gelato that were both incredible.”
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“We had crispy calamari with lime, some delicious croquettes, perfectly cooked fish with veggies, and ended with a tiramisu and pistachio gelato that were both incredible.”October 2025
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Delicate sea bass Net +1
“We loved the fresh pasta, delicate sea bass, and the incredible wine pairings.”
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“We loved the fresh pasta, delicate sea bass, and the incredible wine pairings.”February 2026
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Italian baba Net +1
“The desserts are absolutely perfect, and I was so happy to finally have Italian baba again!”
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“The desserts are absolutely perfect, and I was so happy to finally have Italian baba again!”February 2026
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Pasta with vongole Net +1
“The pasta with Vongole was perfectly cooked, the sauces were rich and flavorful, and the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh.”
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“The pasta with Vongole was perfectly cooked, the sauces were rich and flavorful, and the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh.”June 2025
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Pistachio gelato Net +1
“We had crispy calamari with lime, some delicious croquettes, perfectly cooked fish with veggies, and ended with a tiramisu and pistachio gelato that were both incredible.”
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“We had crispy calamari with lime, some delicious croquettes, perfectly cooked fish with veggies, and ended with a tiramisu and pistachio gelato that were both incredible.”October 2025
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Salmon Net +1
“The salmon was perfectly cooked — juicy and tender.”
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“The salmon was perfectly cooked — juicy and tender.”November 2025
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Vegetable soup Net +1
“I ordered the vegetable soup — light, flavorful, and aromatic.”
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“I ordered the vegetable soup — light, flavorful, and aromatic.”November 2025
Drinks 3
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Coffee Net +1
“The culinary quality was sensational: the pizza was perfection, the coffee was exquisite, and the entire ambiance at the FIVE Palm Jumeirah is simply breathtaking.”
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“The culinary quality was sensational: the pizza was perfection, the coffee was exquisite, and the entire ambiance at the FIVE Palm Jumeirah is simply breathtaking.”July 2026
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Rose wine Net +1
“The cocktails and rose wine were creative and balanced perfectly with the meal.”
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“The cocktails and rose wine were creative and balanced perfectly with the meal.”August 2025
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Wine Net +1
“The pasta was delicious, the wine was amazing, and the restaurant has such a lovely atmosphere.”
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“The pasta was delicious, the wine was amazing, and the restaurant has such a lovely atmosphere.”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try seabass. The grilled seabass is a reliable main-course choice, praised for its flaky texture and natural flavour.
Consider timing. If prompt service matters, avoid the busiest periods, as one diner noticed slower service when busy.
Visit in winter. For the garden atmosphere, one reviewer specifically preferred the winter months.
Try a Bellini. A Bellini is a good drink pairing if you want something light and refreshing with lunch.
Plan the visit
Practical details
No 1 Palm Jumeirah
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:30 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:30 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:30 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Busy delays
Service can slow down when the restaurant is busy.
Higher pricing
One diner found it a bit pricey, despite considering the experience worthwhile.
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The Bottom Line
Cinque is an Italian restaurant at FIVE Palm Jumeirah, built around a sharing-style menu and an energetic hotel setting. Reviews make it especially appealing for a polished dinner or long lunch: guests repeatedly mention fresh fish, well-made pasta and a light, balanced tiramisu, while the pool-and-palms outlook and music give the meal more occasion than a quiet trattoria. The strongest food leads are specific.
Grilled seabass is described as flaky and perfectly cooked; one lunch review praised pasta with Vongole; Arancine Bolognese is a crispy, rich starter; and the tiramisu appears again and again, usually praised for being light rather than overly sweet. Bellinis and creative cocktails also get attention, so this works as much for drinks and atmosphere as for a full meal. Expect an elegant but lively mood, with reviews mentioning DJs, a pianist and singer, and a vibrant crowd.
Service is generally described as warm and attentive, though one visitor found it slow when busy. Pricing is not listed, but one review calls it a bit pricey while still worthwhile for the quality and experience. For a calmer meal, consider avoiding peak busy periods; a winter visit was specifically praised for the garden.