Burj view
Outdoor and indoor tables offer a lovely view of the Burj Khalifa, making the setting a major part of the visit.
Coppasta Restaurant
Downtown Dubai
Coppasta is an Italian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, known for pasta, pizza and a striking Burj Khalifa view. Reviews highlight the build-your-own pasta option and a breakfast menu that includes dishes such as egg benedict and Nutella French toast.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
479 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Custom pasta
You can create your own pasta dish by choosing ingredients, a flexible option that reviewers found enjoyable.
Large portions
Pasta and pizza portions can be substantial; one reviewer said a serving was large enough to share between two people.
Breakfast options
Breakfast gets specific praise for the egg benedict, while other reviews mention parmigiano shakshuka, Migas and Nutella French toast.
Gluten-free pasta
A reviewer found the gluten-free pasta convincing enough to taste like wheat pasta.
Desserts
Desserts are not an afterthought: reviewers specifically recommend the lemon vanilla almond cake, mousse au chocolat and pumpkin cheesecake.
What to Eat at Coppasta 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 Coppasta 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 Coppasta 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 1
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Frappuccino Net +2
“The frappuccino was a pleasant surprise, and the raspberry-pistachio tart was absolutely delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“The frappuccino was a pleasant surprise, and the raspberry-pistachio tart was absolutely delicious.”April 2025
Honorable mentions (27)
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Aglio olio Net +1
“I had an amazing experience at Coppasta! Their famous aglio olio and balsamic flatbread were my absolute favorites.”
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“I had an amazing experience at Coppasta! Their famous aglio olio and balsamic flatbread were my absolute favorites.”September 2023
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Artichoke dip Net +1
“One of the best Pizza and Pasta places in Dubai without trying so hard to look like an Italian restaurant. Plenty of selection and you can build your own pasta and pizza. The artichoke dip is one of our favorites. Servings are huge and can be shared by 2. The closest and most convenient parking would be in Manzil.”
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Review excerpts
“One of the best Pizza and Pasta places in Dubai without trying so hard to look like an Italian restaurant. Plenty of selection and you can build your own pasta and pizza. The artichoke dip is one of our favorites. Servings are huge and can be shared by 2. The closest and most convenient parking would be in Manzil.”August 2021
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Balsamic flatbread Net +1
“I had an amazing experience at Coppasta! Their famous aglio olio and balsamic flatbread were my absolute favorites.”
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“I had an amazing experience at Coppasta! Their famous aglio olio and balsamic flatbread were my absolute favorites.”September 2023
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Burnt cheesecake Net +1
“Their refreshments and desserts (Burnt Cheesecake,Charlotte Raspberry, Mango & pasion fruit cheesecake) were superb🥰”
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“Their refreshments and desserts (Burnt Cheesecake,Charlotte Raspberry, Mango & pasion fruit cheesecake) were superb🥰”September 2023
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Cajun chicken Net +1
“Great food, great price! The pasta was fresh, noodles cooked to perfection, delicious blend of herbs & spices in both the spaghetti bolanos & cajun chicken. Service was very attentive & fast. Will be back to try more pastas!”
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“Great food, great price! The pasta was fresh, noodles cooked to perfection, delicious blend of herbs & spices in both the spaghetti bolanos & cajun chicken. Service was very attentive & fast. Will be back to try more pastas!”September 2019
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Charlotte raspberry Net +1
“Their refreshments and desserts (Burnt Cheesecake,Charlotte Raspberry, Mango & pasion fruit cheesecake) were superb🥰”
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Review excerpts
“Their refreshments and desserts (Burnt Cheesecake,Charlotte Raspberry, Mango & pasion fruit cheesecake) were superb🥰”September 2023
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Cheese focaccia starter Net +1
“I really enjoyed the cheese focaccia starter and the creamy pesto gnocchi—flavorful and satisfying.”
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“I really enjoyed the cheese focaccia starter and the creamy pesto gnocchi—flavorful and satisfying.”April 2025
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Chicken alfredo penne pasta Net +1
“For my main course I had the chicken Alfredo penne pasta and what I loved the most that it was not heavy yet very fulfilling.”
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“For my main course I had the chicken Alfredo penne pasta and what I loved the most that it was not heavy yet very fulfilling.”February 2020
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Egg benedict Net +1
“Im a big fan of egg benedict and this was the most delicious one i ever had.”
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Review excerpts
“Im a big fan of egg benedict and this was the most delicious one i ever had.”March 2024
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Family box Net +1
“Lovely pasta shop that offers a family box for 5-6 people. Well recommended for groups. Try out their desserts and ice cream too !!”
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“Lovely pasta shop that offers a family box for 5-6 people. Well recommended for groups. Try out their desserts and ice cream too !!”April 2021
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Homemade bread Net +1
“Really wholesome food, and a good price. Highly recommended to try their homemade bread.”
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“Really wholesome food, and a good price. Highly recommended to try their homemade bread.”May 2022
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Lemon vanilla almond cake Net +1
“note leave some space for desserts and don't miss their lemon vanilla almond cake and mousse au chocolat”
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Review excerpts
“note leave some space for desserts and don't miss their lemon vanilla almond cake and mousse au chocolat”June 2023
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Mango & pasion fruit cheesecake Net +1
“Their refreshments and desserts (Burnt Cheesecake,Charlotte Raspberry, Mango & pasion fruit cheesecake) were superb🥰”
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Review excerpts
“Their refreshments and desserts (Burnt Cheesecake,Charlotte Raspberry, Mango & pasion fruit cheesecake) were superb🥰”September 2023
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Migas Net +1
“And for breakfast items; parmigiano shakshuka, Migas (my favorite) and if you’re in the mood for something sweet, their Nutella French toast is AHmazing”
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Review excerpts
“And for breakfast items; parmigiano shakshuka, Migas (my favorite) and if you’re in the mood for something sweet, their Nutella French toast is AHmazing”March 2021
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Mousse au chocolat Net +1
“note leave some space for desserts and don't miss their lemon vanilla almond cake and mousse au chocolat”
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Review excerpts
“note leave some space for desserts and don't miss their lemon vanilla almond cake and mousse au chocolat”June 2023
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Mushroom lasagne Net +1
“Very delicious pasta at very affordable prices. I had the mushroom lasagne and a white sauce chicken pasta. I chose spaghetti.Excellent service from the staff and the table and chairs are placed outside the restaurant. It's on the sidewalk. Great view of the Burj Khalifa and a very pleasant ambience. You won't say you are in downtown Dubai.”
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Review excerpts
“Very delicious pasta at very affordable prices. I had the mushroom lasagne and a white sauce chicken pasta. I chose spaghetti.Excellent service from the staff and the table and chairs are placed outside the restaurant. It's on the sidewalk. Great view of the Burj Khalifa and a very pleasant ambience. You won't say you are in downtown Dubai.”November 2019
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Nutella french toast Net +1
“And for breakfast items; parmigiano shakshuka, Migas (my favorite) and if you’re in the mood for something sweet, their Nutella French toast is AHmazing”
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Review excerpts
“And for breakfast items; parmigiano shakshuka, Migas (my favorite) and if you’re in the mood for something sweet, their Nutella French toast is AHmazing”March 2021
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Parmigiano shakshuka Net +1
“And for breakfast items; parmigiano shakshuka, Migas (my favorite) and if you’re in the mood for something sweet, their Nutella French toast is AHmazing”
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Review excerpts
“And for breakfast items; parmigiano shakshuka, Migas (my favorite) and if you’re in the mood for something sweet, their Nutella French toast is AHmazing”March 2021
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Pomodoro wagyu meatballs Net +1
“I ordered the truffle lasagna and a pomodoro wagyu meatballs. Both are very 👍 !”
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“I ordered the truffle lasagna and a pomodoro wagyu meatballs. Both are very 👍 !”July 2021
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Pumpkin cheesecake Net +1
“The pumpkin cheesecake was the highlight of the day as it was one of the best pumpkin cheesecakes I have had.”
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“The pumpkin cheesecake was the highlight of the day as it was one of the best pumpkin cheesecakes I have had.”February 2020
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Raspberry-pistachio tart Net +1
“The frappuccino was a pleasant surprise, and the raspberry-pistachio tart was absolutely delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The frappuccino was a pleasant surprise, and the raspberry-pistachio tart was absolutely delicious.”April 2025
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Spaghetti bolanos Net +1
“Great food, great price! The pasta was fresh, noodles cooked to perfection, delicious blend of herbs & spices in both the spaghetti bolanos & cajun chicken. Service was very attentive & fast. Will be back to try more pastas!”
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Review excerpts
“Great food, great price! The pasta was fresh, noodles cooked to perfection, delicious blend of herbs & spices in both the spaghetti bolanos & cajun chicken. Service was very attentive & fast. Will be back to try more pastas!”September 2019
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Truffle lasagna Net +1
“I ordered the truffle lasagna and a pomodoro wagyu meatballs. Both are very 👍 !”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the truffle lasagna and a pomodoro wagyu meatballs. Both are very 👍 !”July 2021
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Truffles read Net +1
“For starters I ordered the truffles read and it was really good. Every bite was delicious and heavenly.”
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“For starters I ordered the truffles read and it was really good. Every bite was delicious and heavenly.”February 2020
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Wagyu bolognese penne pasta Net +1
“Ordered Wagyu Bolognese Penne Pasta and a Coffee. The Pasta was delicious, enjoyed every bit of it.”
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“Ordered Wagyu Bolognese Penne Pasta and a Coffee. The Pasta was delicious, enjoyed every bit of it.”January 2021
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White sauce chicken pasta Net +1
“Very delicious pasta at very affordable prices. I had the mushroom lasagne and a white sauce chicken pasta. I chose spaghetti.Excellent service from the staff and the table and chairs are placed outside the restaurant. It's on the sidewalk. Great view of the Burj Khalifa and a very pleasant ambience. You won't say you are in downtown Dubai.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very delicious pasta at very affordable prices. I had the mushroom lasagne and a white sauce chicken pasta. I chose spaghetti.Excellent service from the staff and the table and chairs are placed outside the restaurant. It's on the sidewalk. Great view of the Burj Khalifa and a very pleasant ambience. You won't say you are in downtown Dubai.”November 2019
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Lasagna Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Local favourite for pasta, lasagne and excellent flat breads!”
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Review excerpts
“Local favourite for pasta, lasagne and excellent flat breads!”July 2022
Drinks 3
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Ice latte Net +1
“Ice latte also worth to mention here cause its sooo good!”
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“Ice latte also worth to mention here cause its sooo good!”March 2024
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Signature cappuccino Net +1
“A very peaceful atmosphere with one of the best cappuccinos I’ve ever heard (Signature Cappuccino - cappuccino with a decent amount of vanilla).”
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“A very peaceful atmosphere with one of the best cappuccinos I’ve ever heard (Signature Cappuccino - cappuccino with a decent amount of vanilla).”February 2024
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Vanilla latte Net +1
“it was after midnight we showed up to this road side cafe and it really amazed us by welcoming and offering the best vanilla latte and few deserts.”
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“it was after midnight we showed up to this road side cafe and it really amazed us by welcoming and offering the best vanilla latte and few deserts.”December 2024
What to Avoid (2)
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Kheer Net −1
“The desserts were equally terrible—kheer tasted like a random mix of rice and milk with no flavor or effort.”
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“The desserts were equally terrible—kheer tasted like a random mix of rice and milk with no flavor or effort.”April 2026
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Pulao Net −1
“Not a single dish had any resemblance to Bengali cuisine. The pulao was badly cooked, potatoes smelled of raw oil, the mutton was clearly not fresh, and the “biryani” was nothing but colored rice with zero aroma or taste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Not a single dish had any resemblance to Bengali cuisine. The pulao was badly cooked, potatoes smelled of raw oil, the mutton was clearly not fresh, and the “biryani” was nothing but colored rice with zero aroma or taste.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask al dente. If you prefer firmer pasta, ask how it will be cooked and request al dente rather than assuming it is automatic.
Check parking. If you are driving, check the parking route before arriving: a reviewer found the guidance unclear and no valet available.
Share portions. Consider sharing a pasta or pizza if ordering several dishes; one reviewer found the servings large enough for two.
Choose indoors. For a quieter meal, choose indoor seating rather than the roadside outdoor area, where traffic noise has been an issue.
Check set menus. Ask for details before booking a festival set menu, as two dated reviews reported confusion and disappointing food during special occasions.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Downtown, Souq Al Manzil - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Special menus
Two festival set-menu reviews described poorly executed food, small portions and staff confusion around the occasion.
Long waits
One visit involved waiting more than 45 minutes for a salad and pizza, with the pizza still not fully baked.
Parking clarity
Drivers may find parking guidance unclear, and one breakfast visitor noted that valet parking was unavailable.
Street noise
Outdoor tables can be exposed to loud traffic noise, which made one dinner feel less peaceful.
Inconsistent food
Although many reviews praise the food, others reported bland sauce, excess salt or an underbaked pizza.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 1
second main course
“OMG, the portions of the pasta and pizza are huge! They’re currently running an amazing offer where you can get a second main course for just AED 1 when you order any main course under AED 60”Google review · May 2026
under AED 25
two beverages
“For under AED 25, I got two beverages!”Google review · May 2026
7 dirham
extra cheese
“I asking extra cheese for my spaghetti and the waiter want to charge me 7 dirham for the extra cheese which is make me surprise”Google review · December 2022
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LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
Coppasta is an Italian restaurant on the Boulevard in Downtown Dubai, with the Burj Khalifa view doing a lot of the visual heavy lifting. You can order pasta, pizza and gnocchi, or use the build-your-own pasta concept to choose your ingredients. Breakfast is another reason to come, with reviews calling out the egg benedict, parmigiano shakshuka, Migas and Nutella French toast.
The food feedback is strongest around pasta and flat breads. Homemade pasta, aglio olio, balsamic flatbread, truffle lasagna and creamy pesto gnocchi all receive specific praise, while portions are sometimes large enough to share. Gluten-free pasta has also been described as tasting like wheat pasta.
Desserts worth noting include pumpkin cheesecake and lemon vanilla almond cake. The atmosphere is warm, casual and family-friendly, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor tables give you the clearest view, but roadside traffic can make them noisy.
Service is often described as friendly and attentive, though one visit involved a wait of more than 45 minutes and an underbaked pizza. Parking deserves planning: guidance has been unclear for some drivers and valet was unavailable in one breakfast review. Be more cautious with festival set menus, which drew serious complaints about freshness, portions and organisation, despite generally positive feedback on regular dining.