Il Motto Pizzeria

Name: Il Motto Pizzeria
Address: JA Ocean View Hotel Jumeirah Beach - The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971562165027

Jumeirah Beach Residence

Restaurant Closed 0 562 165 027

Il Motto Pizzeria is an Italian restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, centred on thin, crisp pizzas and pasta in a cosy setting with music. Reviews also highlight its Saturday evening Italian brunch, where food and drinks come with live entertainment.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

555 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Crisp pizza

Thin, crisp bases, fresh toppings and a well-regarded crust are the main draw, especially for margarita and speciality pizzas.

Excellent tiramisu

The tiramisu is repeatedly praised, with one regular describing it as light and less sweet than other Dubai versions.

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What to Eat at Il Motto Pizzeria

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Il Motto Pizzeria, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 5

Tiramisu Net +7

“The tiramisu is the best we found in Dubai, light and less sweet, which we prefer.”
Cocktails Net +2

“The food and the cocktails were amazing.”
Margeritha pizza Net +2

“Margeritha pizza was so delicious I had to order the second..”
Mocktails Net +2

“The mocktails were amazing and tasty and the pizzas were genuine, Italian, made from scratch.”
Night brunch Net +2

“Had great experience at the night Brunch there food 5⭐️ was served by Hasan very attentive and quick service.”

Honorable mentions (31)

4 Cheese pizza Net +1

“Tried a great 4 cheese pizza and spicy one 😋”
Alla norma pasta Net +1

“Drinks were flowing all night, amazing food, best margarita pizza, alla Norma pasta and Tiramisu in Dubai😍”
Beef ragu Net +1

“The pastas (I prefer beef ragu or spaghetti with meatballs) was 10/10.”
Bruscetta Net +1

“Has to be the best pizza so far in Dubai, ordered the margarita plus bruscetta and garlic prawns, food was very good and prawns have to say absolute yummy and little spicy.”
Bruschetta Net +1

“We got the standard brunch package with house drinks and wine selection. Ceasar salad and bruschetta, YUMMM!”
Cacio e pepe Net +1

“The food tasted amazing, we got 2 pastas (Linguine and Cacio e pepe) and 2 pizzas (Cappriciosa and mushroom). The food was well seasoned, not oversalted, and tasted great overall.”
Cappriciosa Net +1

“The food tasted amazing, we got 2 pastas (Linguine and Cacio e pepe) and 2 pizzas (Cappriciosa and mushroom). The food was well seasoned, not oversalted, and tasted great overall.”
Ceasar salad Net +1

“We got the standard brunch package with house drinks and wine selection. Ceasar salad and bruschetta, YUMMM!”
Cremini mushroom con salsiccia Net +1

“Cremini Mushroom con Salsiccia is my second favorite”
Custom pizza Net +1

“The menu offered a wide variety of pizza toppings to choose from, and I ended up ordering a custom pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms, and margarita pizza. The pizza arrived hot and fresh out of the oven, with a perfectly crispy crust and gooey, melted cheese. The toppings were fresh and flavorful, and the portion size was generous.”
Five cheese pizza Net +1

“I recommend trying the mushroom and sausage pizza and five cheese pizza. This is a real culinary feast that will give you a true harmony of flavors. Only the best and freshest ingredients are used to prepare the pizza, so that each visitor can enjoy an unrivaled taste.”
Garlic knots Net +1

“In addition to the pizza, I also tried the garlic knots and they were to die for! The garlic butter and parmesan cheese perfectly complemented the soft and fluffy bread.”
Garlic prawns Net +1

“Has to be the best pizza so far in Dubai, ordered the margarita plus bruscetta and garlic prawns, food was very good and prawns have to say absolute yummy and little spicy.”
Italian beers Net +1

“Wine selection was limited, but they had Italian beers on tap which were great.”
Italian style pizza Net +1

“Very nice place for a delicious italian style pizza. Although they have other options like dishes, pastas and salads. They design is cozy and they have friendly staff!”
Linguine Net +1

“The food tasted amazing, we got 2 pastas (Linguine and Cacio e pepe) and 2 pizzas (Cappriciosa and mushroom). The food was well seasoned, not oversalted, and tasted great overall.”
Little italy menu Net +1

“The food is amazing we tried their new Little Italy Menu where you get 1 main dish and 2 drinks for 99 AED each! The food choice is amazing and they spoil you for choice with the drinks! 10/10 recommend”
Mushroom and sausage pizza Net +1

“I recommend trying the mushroom and sausage pizza and five cheese pizza. This is a real culinary feast that will give you a true harmony of flavors. Only the best and freshest ingredients are used to prepare the pizza, so that each visitor can enjoy an unrivaled taste.”
Neapolitan crispy pizza Net +1

“This restaurant offers an exceptional late brunch experience with its Neapolitan crispy pizza, tantalizing mocktails, and vibrant live music.”
Neapolitan pizza Net +1

“Awesome delicious Neapolitan Pizza 🍕😋. Prices are little higher, but every AED worth it.”
Open pizza Net +1

“The pizzas are soo delicious and light. We have tried the open pizza or closed, lot of them here and each of them was an amazing experience.”
Pasta broccolini Net +1

“The place serves great pizza but my current favourite is the Pasta Broccolini.”
Pastas Net +1

“Pastas were pretty tasty, but the ragu didn't feel authentic (meat was clearly cut, not falling apart tender), and the other pasta was way undercooked. Room for improvement.”
Pizza daviola Net +1

“Also, pizza Daviola is very delicious!”
Pizzas Net +1

“The pizzas are soo delicious and light. We have tried the open pizza or closed, lot of them here and each of them was an amazing experience.”
Ravioli ricotta spinach with burrata Net +1

“Had the best Ravioli of my life there, Ricotta Spinach with Burrata.”
Ricotta and spinach ravioli Net +1

“The food was absolutely delicious. I had the ricotta and spinach ravioli, they are very generous with the tomato sauce which also tasted so fresh.”
Soppressata piccante pizza Net +1

“Soppressata Piccante pizza is my favorite pizza in the whole world”
Spaghetti with meatballs Net +1

“The pastas (I prefer beef ragu or spaghetti with meatballs) was 10/10.”
Unlimited pizzas Net +1

“You pay 199 and you get unlimited pizzas with a selection of unlimited drinks! Superb service by Abdullah! Drinks here flowing, pizza was delicious as usually!”
Cannoli Net 0

Mixed feedback

“For dessert, I recommend trying the cannoli dessert, it is very tasty.”

Drinks 2

Budino espresso Net +1

“Budino Espresso, which is espresso custard with salted caramel was to die for”
Italian beer selection Net +1

“Additionally, the Italian beer selection complemented the food wonderfully, enhancing the overall experience.”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 2

Ragu Net −1

“Pastas were pretty tasty, but the ragu didn't feel authentic (meat was clearly cut, not falling apart tender), and the other pasta was way undercooked. Room for improvement.”
The other pasta Net −1

“Pastas were pretty tasty, but the ragu didn't feel authentic (meat was clearly cut, not falling apart tender), and the other pasta was way undercooked. Room for improvement.”

Drinks 1

Classical margarita Net −1

“We tried the classical Margarita, and unfortunately the tomato sauce tasted like canned pulp, and was not as delicious as restaurant pizza should taste like. Room for improvement, for sure!”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Avoid rush. If you are very hungry, visit outside peak periods or allow extra time: one review reported a 40-minute wait in the small venue.

Ask parking. Check the on-site parking arrangement before heading to The Walk; a reviewer said parking was available at the same place.

Plan the visit

Practical details

JA Ocean View Hotel Jumeirah Beach - The Walk

Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai

0 562 165 027

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat	12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun	12:00 PM – 10:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Long waits

The venue can get busy; one diner waited about 40 minutes after ordering and warned hungry visitors to choose elsewhere.

Uneven pasta

A review found one pasta undercooked and said the ragu lacked the expected slow-cooked texture.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

199 AED

Saturday evening Night Brunch

“We tried Saturday evening Night Brunch, starting from 199 AED with unlimited food and drinks—great value for a weekend treat! I would say it’s a perfect spot for a relaxed evening”

Google review · March 2025

99 AED

a pizza along with two alcoholic drinks

“Even better, they offer a fantastic deal: for just 99 AED, you can enjoy a pizza along with two alcoholic drinks, which makes it an excellent value for both quality and experience”

Google review · February 2025

50 dirhams

limoncello

“Something i would like to mention is the price of a limoncello 50 dirhams for one simple limoncello when in Italy is mostly offered free I found it overprice for a limoncello”

Google review · February 2024

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The Bottom Line

Il Motto Pizzeria is an Italian restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence where pizza is the clear starting point. Reviews mention thin, crisp bases, fresh toppings and a light dough, with margarita, diavola, mushroom-and-sausage and five-cheese versions all getting attention. Pasta is worth exploring too, particularly Alla Norma, Pasta Broccolini and the ricotta-spinach ravioli with burrata.

Dessert is not an afterthought: the tiramisu is often singled out as light and less sweet, while the cannoli received a more mixed response. The room is cosy and dimly lit, with a covered terrace, background music and occasional live performances. That makes it suited to a relaxed dinner, though the atmosphere can become lively and the small dining room gets busy.

The Saturday evening Alla Italiana brunch is a notable option, with customer-reported packages from 199 AED including unlimited food and drinks; another deal paired a pizza with two alcoholic drinks for 99 AED. Families are welcome, and staff have kept children occupied with colouring materials. Allow extra time during rush periods—one diner reported a 40-minute wait—and ask about parking, as reviews mention on-site hotel parking as an alternative to The Walk’s underground facility.

Drinks and pasta have had occasional uneven reviews, so expectations should be a little more measured there.