Pasta Favourites
The Monalisa Pasta is repeatedly praised, with one long-time customer calling it a dish you must order.
Jumeirah
Falla - Jumeirah is a creative, fast-casual restaurant in Jumeirah known for generous burgers, pasta and shareable plates. Reviews especially point to the Monalisa Pasta and Dynamite Chicken Fries, while the artistic interiors, outdoor seating and QR-code ordering shape the experience.
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The Monalisa Pasta is repeatedly praised, with one long-time customer calling it a dish you must order.
Several reviews describe the portions as large enough to share, including pasta servings and the Volcano Salad.
The menu’s burgers stand out for unusual combinations, with reviewers praising the smoky, black-bun and classic options.
The Volcano Salad is described as a substantial dish that can serve up to four people.
The restaurant has artistic decor, two floors and indoor, outdoor and upper-level seating overlooking Jumeirah Road.
QR-code ordering and payment can make the meal quicker, with no need to wait for a bill.
The menu includes a notably broad vegetarian selection alongside its meat-focused dishes.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Falla - Jumeirah, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“We had the TNT shrimps, which was amazing and this is a must-try here, so are the Smoky Jar Fries, AMAZING.”
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“We had the TNT shrimps, which was amazing and this is a must-try here, so are the Smoky Jar Fries, AMAZING.”April 2021
“We tried the mushroom bombs, wings, cheese fries and tnt shrimps in starters which were just made to perfection.”April 2024
“Their Arabian fries are truly to die for—definitely one of my all-time favorites!”
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“Their Arabian fries are truly to die for—definitely one of my all-time favorites!”December 2025
“The fries are amazing too (I highly recommend the Arabian fries).”December 2021
“Great service and food! I personally tried the Damaar burger, cheese fries and TN shrimps. Personally I was expecting bigger portions for the price given otherwise it was a great experience 👍”
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“Great service and food! I personally tried the Damaar burger, cheese fries and TN shrimps. Personally I was expecting bigger portions for the price given otherwise it was a great experience 👍”November 2021
“We tried the mushroom bombs, wings, cheese fries and tnt shrimps in starters which were just made to perfection.”April 2024
“My husband ordered the Falafel Salad, and he was equally impressed. The falafel was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and the salad was super fresh. A very generous portion too!”
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“My husband ordered the Falafel Salad, and he was equally impressed. The falafel was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and the salad was super fresh. A very generous portion too!”January 2026
“The food is great. I love the volcano salad.”
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“The food is great. I love the volcano salad.”October 2024
“The volcano salad is delicious and very good portion that may fit up to 4 people, and reasonable price.”June 2024
“All Food super wow Bao Bao , Ribs n Roll & alfredo is classic 🔥as usual”
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“All Food super wow Bao Bao , Ribs n Roll & alfredo is classic 🔥as usual”September 2023
“My favorite dishes are: TNT Shrimps, Monalisa Chicken, and Alfredo Chicken. (Note: the portion of pasta is big)”
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“My favorite dishes are: TNT Shrimps, Monalisa Chicken, and Alfredo Chicken. (Note: the portion of pasta is big)”November 2022
“Finish it with a slice of basque cake 🍰 and you're good to go.”
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“Finish it with a slice of basque cake 🍰 and you're good to go.”February 2026
“Their pastas are also extremely tasty and yummy, and I’ve tried most of their desserts, Belgium sweet and neutral tiramisu which are consistently very good.”
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“Their pastas are also extremely tasty and yummy, and I’ve tried most of their desserts, Belgium sweet and neutral tiramisu which are consistently very good.”July 2026
“We order the black bun burger, the classic and the Falla spicy chicken burger. You are gonna love every one of them.”
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“We order the black bun burger, the classic and the Falla spicy chicken burger. You are gonna love every one of them.”February 2022
“We then ordered the Smoky burger, chicken burger and the black spaghetti and were totally impressed by the variety and the flavors. My favorite was the black spaghetti which was bursting with flavors.”
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“We then ordered the Smoky burger, chicken burger and the black spaghetti and were totally impressed by the variety and the flavors. My favorite was the black spaghetti which was bursting with flavors.”April 2024
“We were group of 5, we ordered burgers, chicken and beef, plus small slidders, bomba was a strange dish, but nice also.”
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“We were group of 5, we ordered burgers, chicken and beef, plus small slidders, bomba was a strange dish, but nice also.”December 2022
“Cheesy fries is delicious.”
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“Cheesy fries is delicious.”January 2024
“We then ordered the Smoky burger, chicken burger and the black spaghetti and were totally impressed by the variety and the flavors.”
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“We then ordered the Smoky burger, chicken burger and the black spaghetti and were totally impressed by the variety and the flavors.”April 2024
“Try their Chicken Caesar salad (with panko) and thank me later!”
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“Try their Chicken Caesar salad (with panko) and thank me later!”February 2026
“Great service and food! I personally tried the Damaar burger, cheese fries and TN shrimps. Personally I was expecting bigger portions for the price given otherwise it was a great experience 👍”
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“Great service and food! I personally tried the Damaar burger, cheese fries and TN shrimps. Personally I was expecting bigger portions for the price given otherwise it was a great experience 👍”November 2021
“The food is absolutely incredible. The menu is very versatile and the burgers are delicious and very special ( like “dr.Love” and “Smokey trouble”, (as pictured)).”
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“The food is absolutely incredible. The menu is very versatile and the burgers are delicious and very special ( like “dr.Love” and “Smokey trouble”, (as pictured)).”December 2021
“Very good food. Unique and pleasing atmosphere. Wonderful service. I give the most credits to Kramika and Siraj . And sweet Dubai roll so delicious”
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“Very good food. Unique and pleasing atmosphere. Wonderful service. I give the most credits to Kramika and Siraj . And sweet Dubai roll so delicious”July 2026
“Their Dynamite Chicken Fries are truly to die for—definitely one of my all-time favorites!”
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“Their Dynamite Chicken Fries are truly to die for—definitely one of my all-time favorites!”July 2026
“The dynamite shrimp was yummy as well as their juicy burgers.”
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“The dynamite shrimp was yummy as well as their juicy burgers.”May 2018
“We order the black bun burger, the classic and the Falla spicy chicken burger. You are gonna love every one of them.”
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“We order the black bun burger, the classic and the Falla spicy chicken burger. You are gonna love every one of them.”February 2022
“The food quality and menu updates are sustained till today. I would never say no to a hey buddy burger or one of their appetizers!”
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“The food quality and menu updates are sustained till today. I would never say no to a hey buddy burger or one of their appetizers!”March 2024
“My favorite dishes are: TNT Shrimps, Monalisa Chicken, and Alfredo Chicken. (Note: the portion of pasta is big)”
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“My favorite dishes are: TNT Shrimps, Monalisa Chicken, and Alfredo Chicken. (Note: the portion of pasta is big)”November 2022
“We ordered the Truffle Fries, Slider, Monalisa Chicken Pasta and a Strawberry Mojito. The food was wow! Thoroughly enjoyed every single bite. The Pasta was really creamy and flavorful. The burger was juicy. The fries were crispy and it’s like you want more and more of it.”
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“We ordered the Truffle Fries, Slider, Monalisa Chicken Pasta and a Strawberry Mojito. The food was wow! Thoroughly enjoyed every single bite. The Pasta was really creamy and flavorful. The burger was juicy. The fries were crispy and it’s like you want more and more of it.”February 2022
“TIP: You must order their Monalisa Pasta it is to die for!”
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“TIP: You must order their Monalisa Pasta it is to die for!”May 2018
“We tried the mushroom bombs, wings, cheese fries and tnt shrimps in starters which were just made to perfection.”
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“We tried the mushroom bombs, wings, cheese fries and tnt shrimps in starters which were just made to perfection.”April 2024
“Mushroom burger was really good , jalapeños burger was average and moneliza pasta was good.”
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“Mushroom burger was really good , jalapeños burger was average and moneliza pasta was good.”June 2025
“Desserts we had the volcano cake and Nutella smores were totally divine.”
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“Desserts we had the volcano cake and Nutella smores were totally divine.”April 2024
“For drinks we tried the pina colada, blueberry mojito and classic mojito all were just great.”
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“For drinks we tried the pina colada, blueberry mojito and classic mojito all were just great.”April 2024
“I ordered the Ribs & Roll, and let me tell you… the ribs were unbelievably soft. The meat literally slides off the bone, tender, juicy, and full of flavor.”
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“I ordered the Ribs & Roll, and let me tell you… the ribs were unbelievably soft. The meat literally slides off the bone, tender, juicy, and full of flavor.”January 2026
“The food is absolutely incredible. The menu is very versatile and the burgers are delicious and very special ( like “dr.Love” and “Smokey trouble”, (as pictured)).”
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“The food is absolutely incredible. The menu is very versatile and the burgers are delicious and very special ( like “dr.Love” and “Smokey trouble”, (as pictured)).”December 2021
“We then ordered the Smoky burger, chicken burger and the black spaghetti and were totally impressed by the variety and the flavors.”
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“We then ordered the Smoky burger, chicken burger and the black spaghetti and were totally impressed by the variety and the flavors.”April 2024
“We had the TNT shrimps, which was amazing and this is a must-try here, so are the Smoky Jar Fries, AMAZING.”
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“We had the TNT shrimps, which was amazing and this is a must-try here, so are the Smoky Jar Fries, AMAZING.”April 2021
“Tiramisu dessert was so good, that I felt like eating it with my finger in the end 🤤”
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“Tiramisu dessert was so good, that I felt like eating it with my finger in the end 🤤”September 2023
“The food was really really good i would highly recommend their truffle black pasta and their chicken starters we also got a burger which was delicious, there was no need to wait for a bill as everything could be paid for with the QR code on the table, extremely convenient.”
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“The food was really really good i would highly recommend their truffle black pasta and their chicken starters we also got a burger which was delicious, there was no need to wait for a bill as everything could be paid for with the QR code on the table, extremely convenient.”August 2025
“Siraj is nice service with us and he suggested steak dine it was a very very nice and he is very good and talented guy i love his service and they have Pizza as well very nice he suggested us Truffle Burrata Pizza it was delicious 🤤 thanks Siraj you are a very good server and thank a lot Falla”
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“Siraj is nice service with us and he suggested steak dine it was a very very nice and he is very good and talented guy i love his service and they have Pizza as well very nice he suggested us Truffle Burrata Pizza it was delicious 🤤 thanks Siraj you are a very good server and thank a lot Falla”July 2026
“We ordered the Truffle Fries, Slider, Monalisa Chicken Pasta and a Strawberry Mojito. The food was wow! Thoroughly enjoyed every single bite. The Pasta was really creamy and flavorful. The burger was juicy. The fries were crispy and it’s like you want more and more of it.”
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“We ordered the Truffle Fries, Slider, Monalisa Chicken Pasta and a Strawberry Mojito. The food was wow! Thoroughly enjoyed every single bite. The Pasta was really creamy and flavorful. The burger was juicy. The fries were crispy and it’s like you want more and more of it.”February 2022
“Desserts we had the volcano cake and Nutella smores were totally divine.”
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“Desserts we had the volcano cake and Nutella smores were totally divine.”April 2024
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“Mushroom burger was really good , jalapeños burger was average and moneliza pasta was good.”
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“For drinks we tried the pina colada, blueberry mojito and classic mojito all were just great.”
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“For drinks we tried the pina colada, blueberry mojito and classic mojito all were just great.”April 2024
“For drinks we tried the pina colada, blueberry mojito and classic mojito all were just great.”
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“For drinks we tried the pina colada, blueberry mojito and classic mojito all were just great.”April 2024
“We also got the Peach Iced Tea and Passion Fruit mojito, which were pretty good.”
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“We also got the Peach Iced Tea and Passion Fruit mojito, which were pretty good.”April 2021
“We also got the Peach Iced Tea and Passion Fruit mojito, which were pretty good.”
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“We also got the Peach Iced Tea and Passion Fruit mojito, which were pretty good.”April 2021
“The food overall was very disgusting especially the chicken wings.”
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“The food overall was very disgusting especially the chicken wings.”November 2021
“The kids chicken tender not cooked well not recommended.”
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“The kids chicken tender not cooked well not recommended.”January 2024
“The mac an cheese on top was rips was tasteless, it was dry with no taste at all, it was so bad, it didnt have taste nor salt, really bad taste.”
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“The mac an cheese on top was rips was tasteless, it was dry with no taste at all, it was so bad, it didnt have taste nor salt, really bad taste.”June 2024
“We found this restaurant from a food blogger on Instagram and he recommended the Monalisa Pasta, we got the mixed sauce kind with shrimp and it was alright, we thought it was bland, even the shrimp tasted bland.”
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“We found this restaurant from a food blogger on Instagram and he recommended the Monalisa Pasta, we got the mixed sauce kind with shrimp and it was alright, we thought it was bland, even the shrimp tasted bland.”April 2021
Check Parking. Allow extra time for parking; one review reports a separate AED 10 charge for parking inside the restaurant’s parking area.
Bring Your Phone. Have a working phone and connection ready because the menu is QR-only and paper menus were not provided.
Order Two. If you are hungry, consider two burgers: one reviewer said the photos made them look larger than they are.
Try Caesar. For a lighter choice, try the Chicken Caesar salad with panko, which a returning customer specifically recommends.
Share Dishes. Come with a group or share plates if possible; reviews describe some portions, including the Volcano Salad, as very large.
Consider Lunch. The business lunch has received a positive mention, making it worth checking if you prefer a daytime visit.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Parking is repeatedly described as limited and inconvenient around the restaurant.
One recent review felt prices had increased more than expected, while another called portions small for the price.
The menu is QR-only, and network problems left one visitor unable to view it properly.
Pasta quality is not always consistent: one order was reported uncooked and still icy inside.
Guests expecting full table service, music and a traditional sit-down atmosphere may find the fast-casual setup underwhelming.
The Bottom Line
Falla - Jumeirah is a lively, creative restaurant for burgers, pasta and generously sized plates rather than a formal dining room. The Monalisa Pasta has a particularly loyal following, while the black pasta, Smoky burger, Dynamite Chicken Fries and TNT Shrimps also appear repeatedly in recommendations. There is enough variety for meat-eaters and vegetarians, and several reviews say portions can work well for sharing.
The setting is part of the appeal: reviewers mention artistic decor, two floors, indoor and outdoor seating, plus an upper level with a view of Jumeirah Road. Service is often described as quick, attentive and welcoming. Ordering and payment are handled through a QR code, which some guests find convenient because there is no wait for the bill.
There are practical caveats. Parking is limited, and one review says parking inside costs AED 10; roadside or rough parking can be tricky. The QR-only menu may also be frustrating if the network is weak.
Food is generally well received, but consistency matters: one guest received uncooked pasta, while others found some pasta oily or bland. Expect a casual, phone-led format, and consider sharing dishes or ordering two burgers if you arrive hungry.