il Pastaio Dubai

Name: il Pastaio Dubai
Address: Al Habtoor City Boulevard - Sheikh Zayed Rd, Business Bay, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143791382

Business Bay

Italian restaurant Closed 04 379 1382

Il Pastaio Dubai is an Italian restaurant in Business Bay centred on handmade pasta and a warm, Italian-style dining room. Reviews point to the pasta made in front of guests, especially the truffle pasta and cheese-wheel presentation, alongside live music for relaxed dinners and celebrations.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

962 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Handmade Pasta

Fresh pasta is made in front of guests, with a pasta chef explaining the process and its history.

Truffle Favourites

The truffle pasta is repeatedly praised, with Tagliolini Tartufo finished in a large cheese wheel and topped with sliced truffle.

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What to Eat at il Pastaio Dubai

These items at il Pastaio Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

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Tiramisu Net +4

“The pastas were handmade, as was everything from the bread to the tiramisu.”
Burrata Net +2

“The burrata is another highlight—fresh, creamy, and very Italian in style.”

Honorable mentions (26)

Agnolotti Net +1

“The agnolotti are also exceptional, especially if you love truffle, as the flavor is intense yet elegant.”
Apple pie Net +1

“Food is very delicious…olives, Parmigiana, buratta, pasta with truffle, salmon with mashed potato, desserts - apple pie, tiramisu chocolate cake…”
Beef carpaccio Net +1

“The beef carpaccio was excellent.”
Cake Net +1

“They surprised him by singing Happy Birthday while bringing the cake, and it was such a lovely and joyful moment.”
Carpaccio Net +1

“We loved the Carpaccio, and the handmade pasta was rich and flavorful.”
Cheesecake with pistachio cream Net +1

“For dessert, the cheesecake with pistachio cream was simply divine.”
Escalopes Net +1

“with an absolutely delish spread of eats from tiger prawns to the escalopes to the Tiramisu and the polante.”
Fettuccine bolognese Net +1

“The fettuccine bolognese was outstanding, the eggplant was a marvel, and the green ravioli stuffed with mushrooms, oh my God, pure perfection!!”
Green ravioli stuffed with mushrooms Net +1

“The fettuccine bolognese was outstanding, the eggplant was a marvel, and the green ravioli stuffed with mushrooms, oh my God, pure perfection!!”
La perle special menu Net +1

“We went for La Perle special menu which features 5 meal courses. Our choices were all great.”
Malbec from argentina Net +1

“We had a Malbec from Argentina which was very tasty.”
Mixed salad with palm hearts Net +1

“The mixed salad with palm hearts was incredibly delicious, the truffle pasta was absolutely fantastic, and the tiramisu was a real hit – one of the best I've ever had.”
Mushroom ravioli Net +1

“The food is so good. I really enjoyed the mushroom ravioli and pasta served in the cheese brick with a sliced truffle on top 🧀 All the appetizers I tried were amazing.”
Passion fruit mocktails Net +1

“The bartender made us lush passion fruit mocktails to begin with.”
Pasta with truffle Net +1

“Food is very delicious…olives, Parmigiana, buratta, pasta with truffle, salmon with mashed potato, desserts - apple pie, tiramisu chocolate cake…”
Pasta with white truffle Net +1

“Food is exceptional. Definitely must try - pasta with white truffle.”
Ravioli Net +1

“My recommendation is the ravioli , everything is hand made everyday doesn’t get fresher than that.”
Salmon with mashed potato Net +1

“Food is very delicious…olives, Parmigiana, buratta, pasta with truffle, salmon with mashed potato, desserts - apple pie, tiramisu chocolate cake…”
Scallop with mushroom Net +1

“All our dishes were very tasty and generous portions, The scallop with mushroom was absolutely delicious — fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of Italian flavor.”
Spaghetti with crustaceans Net +1

“For mains, the spaghetti with crustaceans are simply amazing: fresh seafood, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich but balanced taste that really stands out.”
Starter with olives and parmesan Net +1

“The starter with olives and Parmesan tastes exactly like what you’d expect in Italy, with excellent raw ingredients and bold, clean flavors.”
Tagliata di bue Net +1

“The Melanzane Parmigiana is not too heavy and works well as either a starter or a side, while the Tagliata di Bue is well cooked and simple, yet very satisfying.”
Tiger prawns Net +1

“with an absolutely delish spread of eats from tiger prawns to the escalopes to the Tiramisu and the polante.”
Tiramisu chocolate cake Net +1

“Food is very delicious…olives, Parmigiana, buratta, pasta with truffle, salmon with mashed potato, desserts - apple pie, tiramisu chocolate cake…”
Truffle ravioli Net +1

“10/10, would trade my apartment rent for more of that truffle ravioli ❤️thank you”
Veal and truffle pasta Net +1

“The veal and truffle pasta was rich, aromatic, and perfectly balanced - the truffle flavor was present without overpowering the dish.”

Drinks 1

Wine tasting Net +1

“We also enjoyed a wonderful wine tasting paired perfectly with the meal, and the cocktails were some of the best we’ve ever had.”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

Gnocchi Net −1

“Everything was delicious and flavorful except for the risotto and gnocchi which were bland.”
Justin bieber pasta Net −1

“Disgusting food, I ordered the Justin Bieber pasta and it was a very light pink sauce. I’ve had this pasta before. It is a red sauce with a little bit of cream.”
Risotto Net −1

“Everything was delicious and flavorful except for the risotto and gnocchi which were bland.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book Ahead. Reserve for weekends, especially if you want a table during the live-music evenings.

Try Terrace. Choose the terrace in cooler winter weather; it is described as spacious and comfortable.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Habtoor City Boulevard - Sheikh Zayed Rd

Business Bay, Dubai

04 379 1382

Mon	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Service Concern

One diner reported rude treatment from the server, host and manager after asking to change a pasta dish.

Dish Variation

A reviewer found the Justin Bieber pasta lighter and pinker than expected compared with the red sauce served previously.

Customer-reported prices

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

135 dirhams for 3 courses

lunch

“Honestly speaking, restaurant is expensive so we came specifically for a lunch as it is just 135 dirhams for 3 courses”

Google review · January 2025

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The Bottom Line

Il Pastaio Dubai is an Italian restaurant in Business Bay built around fresh, handmade pasta and a cozy, elegant setting. You can watch pasta being made in front of you, then order dishes such as Tagliolini Tartufo, truffle pasta, agnolotti or burrata. The cheese-wheel finish on the Tagliolini Tartufo gives dinner an entertaining table-side moment, while the agnolotti earns particular praise from truffle fans.

The mood shifts with the occasion. Chill, unobtrusive music suits a relaxed meal, while other evenings bring live singers, Italian standards or even opera. That makes it a natural choice for date nights, anniversaries and birthdays; reviews describe celebrations with cake, candles, singing and sparklers.

A terrace is available and was especially appreciated during cooler winter weather. Book ahead for weekend visits, particularly when live music is part of the plan. If the regular pricing feels high, one diner reported a three-course lunch for 135 dirhams.

There are useful dietary options too, including gluten-free pasta and willingness to adjust dishes for a fast. The main caution is consistency: one review found the risotto and gnocchi bland, another disliked the sauce and service around a pasta change, and some diners consider prices high.