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Gigi Rigolatto Dubai
Jumeirah
Gigi Rigolatto Dubai is an Italian-Mediterranean restaurant and beach club in Jumeirah, with dining, pool and beach access, live music and a lively sunset atmosphere. Reviews make it especially appealing for elegant lunches, date nights and beach days centred on dishes such as burrata pizza and pistachio gelato.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
2,296 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Italian dishes
Burrata pizza, risotto, tagliata and pistachio gelato are repeatedly highlighted, with the gelato often called a meal highlight.
Live atmosphere
Live singers, DJs and later cocktail-style parties give the venue a social beach-club energy rather than a quiet trattoria feel.
Attentive service
Many guests describe the staff as warm, quick and attentive, with several reviews crediting the service for making occasions feel special.
Elegant design
The interiors, greenery, terraces and unusually well-equipped powder rooms are major parts of the experience.
Sunset seating
The seating and sea views work particularly well around sunset, especially for a romantic evening.
What to Eat at Gigi Rigolatto Dubai 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 Gigi Rigolatto Dubai, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Gigi Rigolatto Dubai, 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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Beef carpaccio Net +2
“The beef carpaccio is yummy and great quantity for appetizer.”
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Review excerpts
“The beef carpaccio is yummy and great quantity for appetizer.”April 2026
“Food was delicious: truffle pizza with a generous amount of truffle ( dough was 5/10 as per my preference though ) , beef carpaccio was 8/10, pistachio ice cream was a star 💯/10.”January 2026
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Burrata pizza Net +2
“The burrata pizza was delicious, and the calamari was also very good.”
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Review excerpts
“The burrata pizza was delicious, and the calamari was also very good.”July 2026
“We tried the burrata salad , the burrata pizza , the carpaccio & the tagliata which was the highlight.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (15)
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Beef tagliata Net +1
“The seared tuna fillet (295 AED) was perfectly cooked, while the beef tagliata (340 AED) was tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“The seared tuna fillet (295 AED) was perfectly cooked, while the beef tagliata (340 AED) was tasty.”May 2025
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Burrata salad Net +1
“We tried the burrata salad , the burrata pizza , the carpaccio & the tagliata which was the highlight.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried the burrata salad , the burrata pizza , the carpaccio & the tagliata which was the highlight.”July 2026
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Calamari Net +1
“The burrata pizza was delicious, and the calamari was also very good.”
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Review excerpts
“The burrata pizza was delicious, and the calamari was also very good.”July 2026
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Carpaccio Net +1
“We tried the burrata salad , the burrata pizza , the carpaccio & the tagliata which was the highlight.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried the burrata salad , the burrata pizza , the carpaccio & the tagliata which was the highlight.”July 2026
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Kunafa pistachio gelatto Net +1
“Gorgeous location, beautiful interior,food especially dessert Kunafa Pistachio Gelatto( must try)…great for a romantic date”
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Review excerpts
“Gorgeous location, beautiful interior,food especially dessert Kunafa Pistachio Gelatto( must try)…great for a romantic date”July 2026
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Lemon gelato Net +1
“The place is really amazing for beach vacation and lunch🤩🤩🤩🤩 Variety of classy Gigi food chooses like truffle pizza and lemon gelato 🍨 Live music during lunch🎶🎶🎶.”
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“The place is really amazing for beach vacation and lunch🤩🤩🤩🤩 Variety of classy Gigi food chooses like truffle pizza and lemon gelato 🍨 Live music during lunch🎶🎶🎶.”February 2026
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Lemon tart Net +1
“The lemon tart (85 AED) was tangy, with the right level of sweetness.”
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“The lemon tart (85 AED) was tangy, with the right level of sweetness.”May 2025
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Pistachio gelato Net +1
“On the other hand, the pistachio gelato was absolutely amazing and easily the highlight of the meal. I would definitely come back for it!”
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Review excerpts
“On the other hand, the pistachio gelato was absolutely amazing and easily the highlight of the meal. I would definitely come back for it!”July 2026
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Pistachio ice cream Net +1
“Food was delicious: truffle pizza with a generous amount of truffle ( dough was 5/10 as per my preference though ) , beef carpaccio was 8/10, pistachio ice cream was a star 💯/10.”
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Review excerpts
“Food was delicious: truffle pizza with a generous amount of truffle ( dough was 5/10 as per my preference though ) , beef carpaccio was 8/10, pistachio ice cream was a star 💯/10.”January 2026
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Rigatoni arrabbiata Net +1
“The highlight of the meal was the rigatoni arrabbiata .. classic, simple, fresh, and well-executed. Easily the best dish on the table.”
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“The highlight of the meal was the rigatoni arrabbiata .. classic, simple, fresh, and well-executed. Easily the best dish on the table.”January 2026
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Risotto Net +1
“The risotto was incredibly flavorful and the pizza was perfect 😍 thin crust, fresh toppings.”
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“The risotto was incredibly flavorful and the pizza was perfect 😍 thin crust, fresh toppings.”January 2026
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Seabass filet Net +1
“The Seabass Filet is one of the best and highly recommended.”
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Review excerpts
“The Seabass Filet is one of the best and highly recommended.”April 2026
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Seared tuna fillet Net +1
“The seared tuna fillet (295 AED) was perfectly cooked, while the beef tagliata (340 AED) was tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“The seared tuna fillet (295 AED) was perfectly cooked, while the beef tagliata (340 AED) was tasty.”May 2025
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Tagliata Net +1
“We tried the burrata salad , the burrata pizza , the carpaccio & the tagliata which was the highlight. Amazing quality of meet & first sources.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried the burrata salad , the burrata pizza , the carpaccio & the tagliata which was the highlight. Amazing quality of meet & first sources.”July 2026
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Burrata Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The calamari and burrata were fine, but nothing memorable or special.”
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Drinks 1
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Coconut water Net +1
“The service was excellent, the pizza was absolutely delicious, and the coconut water was the best I’ve ever had.”
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Review excerpts
“The service was excellent, the pizza was absolutely delicious, and the coconut water was the best I’ve ever had.”December 2025
What to Avoid (4)
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Arrabbiata pasta Net −1
“The only dish I didn’t really enjoy was the arrabbiata pasta.. it had a slightly unusual taste that just wasn’t for me.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The only dish I didn’t really enjoy was the arrabbiata pasta.. it had a slightly unusual taste that just wasn’t for me.”July 2026
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Mashed potatoes Net −1
“The mashed potatoes were disappointing as well-dry yet somehow soggy, with a texture closer to baby food than a proper side dish.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The mashed potatoes were disappointing as well-dry yet somehow soggy, with a texture closer to baby food than a proper side dish.”January 2026
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Regular truffle pizza Net −1
“When placing my order, the waiter strongly pushed me to replace the regular truffle pizza with a version topped with white truffle, saying it would be “better and tastier.” I was not informed that this substitution would result in a significant price increase. In the final bill, the pizza was charged at approximately four times the original price, which is unacceptable without clear prior notice.”
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Critical review excerpts
“When placing my order, the waiter strongly pushed me to replace the regular truffle pizza with a version topped with white truffle, saying it would be “better and tastier.” I was not informed that this substitution would result in a significant price increase. In the final bill, the pizza was charged at approximately four times the original price, which is unacceptable without clear prior notice.”January 2026
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Toro carpaccio Net −1
“The toro carpaccio — one of my favorite dishes, which I order regularly around the world — tasted like minced fish. This was, without exaggeration, the worst toro I have ever had.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The toro carpaccio — one of my favorite dishes, which I order regularly around the world — tasted like minced fish. This was, without exaggeration, the worst toro I have ever had.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm spend. Ask about minimum-spend and dining rules before arriving, especially if you plan to order only desserts and drinks.
Check upgrades. Confirm any truffle upgrade and its price before agreeing; one guest said white truffle made the pizza cost about four times more.
Choose dinner. For a calmer, more reliable visit, consider dinner rather than a beach day while construction and water circulation issues remain.
Expect music. Plan for a livelier afternoon: one review says the DJ arrives around 3 PM and the atmosphere shifts from Italian eatery to beach club.
Plan the visit
Practical details
J1 Beach
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
High pricing
Several guests felt the bill was steep for the food, and one review described the value as only reasonable because of the setting and quality.
Inconsistent food
The truffle pizza was described by one guest as overpowering, while another found the arrabbiata pasta unusual and disappointing.
Beach conditions
One beach-day review reported construction around the shoreline and poor water circulation, making dinner a better choice than the beach.
Policy confusion
A guest reported being told by phone there was no minimum spend, then being required to order a full dining experience on arrival.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
200 AED and 500 AED
main dish
“Price-wise, expect to pay between 200 AED and 500 AED for a main dish”Google review · May 2025
85 AED
lemon tart
“The lemon tart (85 AED) was tangy, with the right level of sweetness”Google review · May 2025
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The Bottom Line
Gigi Rigolatto Dubai combines an Italian-Mediterranean restaurant with a polished J1 Beach club setting in Jumeirah. You can come for lunch or dinner, spend time by the pool or beach, and settle in for live music or DJ-led afternoon energy. It suits date nights, birthdays, girls’ lunches and groups who want the setting to be part of the outing.
The food receives plenty of praise, especially the burrata pizza, beef tagliata, risotto, seabass fillet and pistachio gelato. The latter is repeatedly singled out as a standout dessert. The design is another strong reason to visit: reviews mention lush greenery, sunset seating, comfortable beach beds and spacious, spotless powder rooms, including facilities useful for changing after the beach.
Budget carefully. One review puts main dishes between 200 AED and 500 AED, while another reports a 500-per-person minimum spend. Prices are not universally seen as good value, and food opinions are mixed: the truffle pizza was too overpowering for one guest, while another found the arrabbiata unusual.
Confirm minimum-spend rules and any premium ingredient upgrade before ordering. Beach conditions may also be less appealing during construction, so dinner could be the safer choice.