Dual cuisine
Lebanese and Italian dishes are both described as authentic, fresh and consistently well executed.
il veliero dubai
Muhaisnah
In Muhaisnah, il Veliero brings Lebanese and Italian cooking together in a polished restaurant setting. Reviews point to well-executed Neapolitan-style pizza, including a standout margherita, alongside Lebanese favourites such as manakeesh and falafel.
Reputation Score
5.0
★★★★★
102 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Neapolitan pizza
The sourdough crust and 445-degree oven give the pizza a distinctly Italian style.
Pasta quality
The pesto pasta is praised for perfectly cooked pasta, an in-house sauce and a reasonable portion price.
Lebanese depth
Reviews highlight crispy falafel, juicy grilled kebab, shish tawook, fattoush and lamb with rice.
Calm setting
The cosy, quiet atmosphere suits relaxed meals and conversations, with elegant indoor and outdoor seating.
Warm hospitality
Customers repeatedly describe the staff and owners as welcoming, attentive and involved in the dining experience.
Breakfast portions
A breakfast serving was reported as enough for two, with prices described as reasonable.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Call for a reservation at busy times: one family found the restaurant packed during their visit.
Share breakfast. If you are dining as a pair, breakfast may be easy to share since one reviewer found the portion enough for two.
Try manakeesh. Order manakeesh if you want a Lebanese breakfast-style option; both zaatar and cheese versions are singled out.
Try pizza. For pizza, look for the Neapolitan-style options, especially if you enjoy a light sourdough crust.
Ask recommendations. The owner’s Lebanese recommendation was well received, so asking for guidance could help when choosing between cuisines.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Souq Badr
Muhaisnah First - Muhaisnah, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
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The Bottom Line
il Veliero in Muhaisnah is a restaurant built around Lebanese and Italian cooking, making it useful for groups who cannot agree on one cuisine. You can order Neapolitan-style pizza, pasta, manakeesh or Lebanese mezze in the same meal. Reviews consistently describe both sides of the menu as fresh and authentic rather than treating one as an afterthought.
Pizza is the clearest recurring draw. Customers mention the light sourdough crust, a 445-degree oven, margherita, truffle pizza and Pizza Bresaola. The pesto pasta is another dependable-sounding choice, with perfectly cooked pasta and an in-house sauce; lasagna, arancini and frutti di mare also receive detailed praise.
On the Lebanese side, manakeesh with zaatar or cheese, falafel, fattoush, shish tawook and lamb with rice stand out. The setting is elegant, cosy and notably calm, with indoor and outdoor seating. That makes it suitable for a quiet conversation, family meal or group iftar; reviews of the iftar spread mention lentil soup, fatteh, potato harrah, fattoush and pizza.
Breakfast portions can serve two, and one review calls the prices reasonable, though no specific amounts are provided. The restaurant was packed for one family visit, so calling ahead is sensible during busy periods.
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