Fresh pastries
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Golositalia JLT
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Golositalia JLT is an Italian pastry shop, café and restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with handmade baked goods alongside pizza, pasta and coffee. It is especially worth considering for an Italian-style breakfast, a quick coffee with fresh pastries, or a casual meal with outdoor JLT views.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
1,667 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong coffee
Espresso and coffee are standout orders, with one reviewer describing the espresso temperature and extraction as exceptionally well judged.
Excellent panettone
The panettone was singled out as soft, freshly made and memorable enough to bring one reviewer back specifically for it.
Italian atmosphere
The small, unfussy setting and outdoor seating give the restaurant a relaxed sidewalk-café feel, with views across JLT and Marina.
Metro access
The restaurant is convenient for public transport, with a reviewer noting that it is close to the metro.
Vegetarian choice
The Taste JLT menu included good vegetarian options, making the restaurant easier to visit with mixed dietary preferences.
Generous gelato
Two gelato or sorbet portions were reported as very large, filled to the brim and priced at AED 29.
What to Eat at Golositalia JLT 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 Golositalia JLT, 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 Golositalia JLT got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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3-Course special menu Net +1
“I visited Golositalia today for lunch and tried their 3-course special menu as part of the Taste JLT Food Festival, along with the Salerno. Overall, it was a very pleasant dining experience. The food was fresh, flavorful, and truly satisfying. Each dish felt well-prepared and nicely balanced, with portion sizes that were just right for a complete meal.”
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“I visited Golositalia today for lunch and tried their 3-course special menu as part of the Taste JLT Food Festival, along with the Salerno. Overall, it was a very pleasant dining experience. The food was fresh, flavorful, and truly satisfying. Each dish felt well-prepared and nicely balanced, with portion sizes that were just right for a complete meal.”June 2026
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All you can eat pizza Net +1
“Come to dinner on Wednesday all you can eat pizza.”
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“Come to dinner on Wednesday all you can eat pizza.”June 2023
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Birthday cake Net +1
“I even bought my birthday cake from here, and it was wonderful—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. It made my special day even better.”
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“I even bought my birthday cake from here, and it was wonderful—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. It made my special day even better.”January 2026
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Buffalina pizza Net +1
“You can get a real Italian pizza here. I ordered a Buffalina pizza and an arancino. Pizza was great, but the arancino was a bit dry.”
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“You can get a real Italian pizza here. I ordered a Buffalina pizza and an arancino. Pizza was great, but the arancino was a bit dry.”March 2022
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Caffe crema Net +1
“Got our favorite Caffe Crema to go ☕️. Next time we will try the Gelato 🍧. Thank you,”
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“Got our favorite Caffe Crema to go ☕️. Next time we will try the Gelato 🍧. Thank you,”April 2026
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Cherry pie Net +1
“The cherry pie was amaaaazing along with the tasty cappuccino 👌🏼”
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“The cherry pie was amaaaazing along with the tasty cappuccino 👌🏼”March 2022
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Classic margherita Net +1
“The pizzas are a standout, featuring a perfect balance of crispy crust, fresh toppings, and flavorful sauces. Each bite is a delightful experience, whether you opt for a classic Margherita or one of their unique specialty pizzas.”
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“The pizzas are a standout, featuring a perfect balance of crispy crust, fresh toppings, and flavorful sauces. Each bite is a delightful experience, whether you opt for a classic Margherita or one of their unique specialty pizzas.”January 2025
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Daily business lunch Net +1
“Daily business lunch is super delicious and great value.”
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“Daily business lunch is super delicious and great value.”December 2023
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Eggs benedict Net +1
“The eggs benedict ingredients were also very tasty, but the portions were a little small in general.”
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“The eggs benedict ingredients were also very tasty, but the portions were a little small in general.”December 2024
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Granita Net +1
“Then have some granita and a warm bun. Heaven. Come and try it.”
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“Then have some granita and a warm bun. Heaven. Come and try it.”August 2025
Honorable mentions (12)
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Italian seafood pasta Net +1
“The best Italian seafood pasta (the variant with on top closed and "pasta alla chitarra" are exceptional), and pizza in Dubai, at really low price! Fast service.”
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“The best Italian seafood pasta (the variant with on top closed and "pasta alla chitarra" are exceptional), and pizza in Dubai, at really low price! Fast service.”June 2024
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Morning combo Net +1
“The morning combo of croissant and coffee is a huge hit.”
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“The morning combo of croissant and coffee is a huge hit.”August 2025
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Panettone Net +1
“The panettone was the party stopper, freshly made, soft and delicious.”
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“The panettone was the party stopper, freshly made, soft and delicious.”March 2026
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Pasta alla chitarra Net +1
“The best Italian seafood pasta (the variant with on top closed and "pasta alla chitarra" are exceptional), and pizza in Dubai, at really low price! Fast service.”
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“The best Italian seafood pasta (the variant with on top closed and "pasta alla chitarra" are exceptional), and pizza in Dubai, at really low price! Fast service.”June 2024
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Pinza Net +1
“Who's got pizza on their mind. Well more like pinza. I visited this place in JLT cluster C called Golositalia. It took me back to the cobbled streets of Italy where I'd love to walk into a pizzerias and only ate pinzas for my 9 day trip and loved every bite of it. Golositalia gives u that feeling with every bite.”
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“Who's got pizza on their mind. Well more like pinza. I visited this place in JLT cluster C called Golositalia. It took me back to the cobbled streets of Italy where I'd love to walk into a pizzerias and only ate pinzas for my 9 day trip and loved every bite of it. Golositalia gives u that feeling with every bite.”September 2020
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Quattro formaggi pizza Net +1
“Quattro formaggi pizza was with smoked cheese, I don't think it's an original Italian recipe, but it was delicious for me.”
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“Quattro formaggi pizza was with smoked cheese, I don't think it's an original Italian recipe, but it was delicious for me.”June 2023
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Salerno Net +1
“I visited Golositalia today for lunch and tried their 3-course special menu as part of the Taste JLT Food Festival, along with the Salerno. Overall, it was a very pleasant dining experience.”
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“I visited Golositalia today for lunch and tried their 3-course special menu as part of the Taste JLT Food Festival, along with the Salerno. Overall, it was a very pleasant dining experience.”June 2026
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Salmon fillet Net +1
“The salmon fillet was tasty as well.”
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“The salmon fillet was tasty as well.”August 2025
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Seafood pasta Net +1
“Specially seafood pasta and pizza dough are amazingly tasty.”
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“Specially seafood pasta and pizza dough are amazingly tasty.”December 2023
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Special Net +1
“I ordered the special, which was a pizza, drink, and dessert for just under AED 70.”
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“I ordered the special, which was a pizza, drink, and dessert for just under AED 70.”February 2023
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Tiramisu cake Net +1
“It's the second time I order from here, last time I ordered Tiramisu cake and coffee which was good, while today I ordered Carbonara for lunch and it’s really bad tasting.”
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“It's the second time I order from here, last time I ordered Tiramisu cake and coffee which was good, while today I ordered Carbonara for lunch and it’s really bad tasting.”May 2026
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Warm bun Net +1
“Then have some granita and a warm bun. Heaven. Come and try it.”
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“Then have some granita and a warm bun. Heaven. Come and try it.”August 2025
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Cappuccino Net +5
“When you would like to start the beautiful morning in Jumeirah Lakes Towers with perfect cup of cappuccino. THIS IS the place you should visit.”
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“When you would like to start the beautiful morning in Jumeirah Lakes Towers with perfect cup of cappuccino. THIS IS the place you should visit.”December 2020
“I really love sitting here and having coffee. Their cappuccino is amazing, and their cakes are absolutely delicious.”January 2026
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Espresso Net +3
“Whether you’re craving a perfectly brewed espresso, a delicious pastry, or a selection of mouthwatering Italian treats, this place is a true gastronomic delight.”
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“Whether you’re craving a perfectly brewed espresso, a delicious pastry, or a selection of mouthwatering Italian treats, this place is a true gastronomic delight.”March 2025
“My friend said "I have to take you here, the espresso is actually the best in Dubai". That seemed like an unlikely claim so I went. Surprise: he was right. To enjoy an espresso requires not good beans, well roasted, recently ground, carefully infused into the cup. The serving temperature has to be right. You need to be able to savour it on your tongue without scalding your mouth but also without sitting there fir five minutes wondering when it'll cool down. Somehow, don't ask me how, this place pulls off that magic trick.”August 2025
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Margarita Net +1
“My favorite is still Margarita Here is a real Italian cappuccino that you can eat with a spoon😁”
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“My favorite is still Margarita Here is a real Italian cappuccino that you can eat with a spoon😁”June 2023
What to Avoid (8)
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Almond croissant Net −1
“Very good coffee, but almond croissant is terrible- dry and poor condition- not tasty and even Dunkin’ Donuts better. But price for this thing together like for dinner 35 aed.”
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“Very good coffee, but almond croissant is terrible- dry and poor condition- not tasty and even Dunkin’ Donuts better. But price for this thing together like for dinner 35 aed.”January 2026
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Apple crumble Net −1
“I found out they open at 7 and the apple crumble was not my favourite. (I don't have any photos of it because i ate it all)”
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“I found out they open at 7 and the apple crumble was not my favourite. (I don't have any photos of it because i ate it all)”December 2025
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Arancino Net −1
“I ordered a Buffalina pizza and an arancino. Pizza was great, but the arancino was a bit dry. I had better in other places.”
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“I ordered a Buffalina pizza and an arancino. Pizza was great, but the arancino was a bit dry. I had better in other places.”March 2022
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Carbonara Net −1
“It's the second time I order from here, last time I ordered Tiramisu cake and coffee which was good, while today I ordered Carbonara for lunch and it’s really bad tasting. The pasta was oily and curdled, obviously it is not properly cooked as Chatgpt pointed out.”
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Critical review excerpts
“It's the second time I order from here, last time I ordered Tiramisu cake and coffee which was good, while today I ordered Carbonara for lunch and it’s really bad tasting. The pasta was oily and curdled, obviously it is not properly cooked as Chatgpt pointed out.”May 2026
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Eclairs Net −1
“I got eclairs which I didn’t enjoy unfortunately as their filling tasted artificial.”
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“I got eclairs which I didn’t enjoy unfortunately as their filling tasted artificial.”March 2026
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Plain egg Net −1
“The plain egg, on the other hand, had nothing to praise. It was really plain... I expected the bread used under it to be better.”
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“The plain egg, on the other hand, had nothing to praise. It was really plain... I expected the bread used under it to be better.”December 2024
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Spicy calzone Net −1
“asked to have my drink with food by the time the food came the ice was Half glass melted , when I was paying I confirmed classic calzone the the lady replied yess got home and it was a spicy calzone you need that one time to never go back again”
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“asked to have my drink with food by the time the food came the ice was Half glass melted , when I was paying I confirmed classic calzone the the lady replied yess got home and it was a spicy calzone you need that one time to never go back again”July 2026
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Sponge cake Net −1
“That sad taste of a chewy, cheap sponge cake will remain for long a memory of our son’s 2nd birthday we will cherish.”
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“That sad taste of a chewy, cheap sponge cake will remain for long a memory of our son’s 2nd birthday we will cherish.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit early. Breakfast gets busy: one reviewer found every table occupied at 8 AM, so arrive earlier or expect a lively crowd.
Check orders. Confirm takeaway details before leaving, especially calzone type; one classic calzone order arrived as spicy.
Use public parking. If driving, allow time to park in the Clusters public parking, as one visitor found typical for JLT.
Try panettone. Panettone is a particularly safe pastry bet: one reviewer found it freshly made, soft and worth returning for.
Consider outdoor seating. The outdoor area is described as pleasant in cooler weather, while one older review found indoor cooling and flies problematic in hot conditions.
Ask for attention. During busy visits, proactively signal staff when you need napkins, ordering help or the bill rather than waiting for table service.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeirah Lake Towers - Cluster C - Shop C6.A
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, 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 | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Pasta inconsistency
Recent reviews describe pasta as excessively oily, including a Carbonara that was oily and curdled.
Order errors
One takeaway order was confirmed as a classic calzone but arrived as spicy, while another diner received cold pizza with hard cheese.
Uneven service
Some diners had to repeatedly wave down staff or stand up to order and request the bill, especially at busy times.
Small portions
One breakfast review found the eggs Benedict portions and accompanying salad smaller than expected.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
29 Aed
gelato/sorbet
“I got two gelato/sorbet, one lemon and mango and they were delicious and very big portions for 29 Aed”Google review · December 2025
just under AED 70
pizza, drink, and dessert
“I ordered the special, which was a pizza, drink, and dessert for just under AED 70”Google review · February 2023
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The Bottom Line
Golositalia JLT is an Italian pastry shop, café and restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers. People come for breakfast croissants and coffee, then stay for pizza, pasta or a display-counter dessert. The strongest feedback centres on fresh pastries, well-made espresso, pizza and gelato, while the outdoor seating adds a relaxed European café feel.
The pastry counter is the safer starting point. Croissants, sweets and panettone receive particularly good comments, and the panettone was described as soft, freshly made and worth a return visit. Coffee is another reliable draw, from espresso to Caffe Crema, with cappuccino generally solid.
The pistachio gelato also has dedicated fans, especially with chocolate. Food quality is less consistent. Pizza is often praised, including crunchy and seafood-focused versions, but recent diners reported oily or curdled pasta, cold pizza and a wrong calzone filling.
Tiramisu and some eclair fillings have also divided opinion, even though other cakes were enjoyed. Expect a busy breakfast crowd; one review found no free table at 8 AM. The metro is nearby, while drivers may need Clusters public parking.
Service can be warm and attentive, but busy visits have also required repeated requests for help. If fasting during Ramadan, confirm what is included when ordering outside the AED 99 package.