Marina views
The terrace overlooks Dubai Marina, with water and yacht views that add to the meal.
Lamoroso Restaurant & Cafe
Dubai Marina
Lamoroso is an Italian restaurant and cafe in Dubai Marina serving Italian and Arabic dishes, with a waterfront setting along Marina Walk. Reviews point to the mixed grill, Lebanese food, pasta and shisha as useful choices, while the terrace gives diners views across the marina and yachts.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
2,603 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Grilled dishes
The mixed grill and other grilled meats receive specific praise for generous portions, tenderness and flavour.
Lebanese food
Several reviews highlight the Lebanese and Arabic cooking, including creamy hummus and a well-liked three-meat dish.
Pasta choices
Pasta is a stronger point in the reviews than pizza, with Alfredo pasta, carbonara and risotto all receiving positive mentions.
Attentive service
Reviews describe service as quick, warm and attentive, including help with recommendations and special occasions.
Shisha option
Shisha is a recurring part of the experience, with mint and watermelon flavours specifically praised.
Group friendly
One review describes the restaurant as a good dinner setting for a big group, with staff accommodating an anniversary celebration.
What to Eat at Lamoroso Restaurant & Cafe 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 Lamoroso Restaurant & Cafe, 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 Lamoroso Restaurant & Cafe got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 9
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Alfredo pasta Net +1
“Alfredo pasta is 💋💋💋”
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“Alfredo pasta is 💋💋💋”April 2024
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Alfredo pizza Net +1
“The highlight of my meal was definitely the Alfredo pizza. It was simply awesome—rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, perfectly balanced with a crispy crust.”
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“The highlight of my meal was definitely the Alfredo pizza. It was simply awesome—rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, perfectly balanced with a crispy crust.”October 2024
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Carbonara Net +1
“I had the carbonara which was both delicious and a hearty portion for the price!”
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“I had the carbonara which was both delicious and a hearty portion for the price!”March 2022
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Dish combining the three meats Net +1
“The dish combining the three meats was delicious.”
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“The dish combining the three meats was delicious.”December 2025
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Hot chocolate with avocado Net +1
“Lovely hot chocolate with avocado 🥑”
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“Lovely hot chocolate with avocado 🥑”February 2026
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Hummus Net +1
“The hummus was creamy and very flavorful.”
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“The hummus was creamy and very flavorful.”December 2025
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Lamoroso special plates Net +1
“I tested the continental breakfast and some Lamoroso Special plates. Really delicious and generous ratios.”
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“I tested the continental breakfast and some Lamoroso Special plates. Really delicious and generous ratios.”July 2022
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Risotto Net +1
“The food here is very tasty, I really liked the food, especially the risotto, the Moroccan tea is very tasty.”
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“The food here is very tasty, I really liked the food, especially the risotto, the Moroccan tea is very tasty.”January 2022
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Seafood plater Net +1
“Food is very yummy and seafood plater was delicious.definitely will come back”
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“Food is very yummy and seafood plater was delicious.definitely will come back”July 2022
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Moroccan free tea Net +1
“I like more the Moroccan free tea that they serve after your breakfast it was a nice touch from the restaurant.. thanks so much and I will be back again”
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“I like more the Moroccan free tea that they serve after your breakfast it was a nice touch from the restaurant.. thanks so much and I will be back again”February 2023
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Moroccan tea Net +1
“The food here is very tasty, I really liked the food, especially the risotto, the Moroccan tea is very tasty.”
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“The food here is very tasty, I really liked the food, especially the risotto, the Moroccan tea is very tasty.”January 2022
What to Avoid (7)
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Kebab Net −1
“Kebab was too salty, lamb kebab was untasty and very expensive.”
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“Kebab was too salty, lamb kebab was untasty and very expensive.”July 2025
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Lamb byrani Net −1
“❌ Had the lamb Byrani and it was not good. I had Byrani from few different countries and this did not reflect any authentic Byrani at all. I would definitely suggest change of menu for this item.”
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“❌ Had the lamb Byrani and it was not good. I had Byrani from few different countries and this did not reflect any authentic Byrani at all. I would definitely suggest change of menu for this item.”May 2024
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Lamb kebab Net −1
“Kebab was too salty, lamb kebab was untasty and very expensive.”
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“Kebab was too salty, lamb kebab was untasty and very expensive.”July 2025
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Pineapple cinnamon ice cream Net −1
“Unfortunately i wont recommend the dessert its a pineapple cinnamon ice cream which is a bit weird to me its usually apple cinnamon🤣 but all in all its an amazing place hidden in marina.”
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“Unfortunately i wont recommend the dessert its a pineapple cinnamon ice cream which is a bit weird to me its usually apple cinnamon🤣 but all in all its an amazing place hidden in marina.”July 2023
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Sea food plater Net −1
“The sea food plater was a bit of a let down the lobster was “okay” and that’s where the praise stopped the salmon tasted like warmed over freezer food. The prawns where “smothered” in curry and the 4th mystery seafood was so chewy it was thought to a dog toy, possibly Calamari. The rice and vegetables had as much taste as “cardboard”.”
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“The sea food plater was a bit of a let down the lobster was “okay” and that’s where the praise stopped the salmon tasted like warmed over freezer food. The prawns where “smothered” in curry and the 4th mystery seafood was so chewy it was thought to a dog toy, possibly Calamari. The rice and vegetables had as much taste as “cardboard”.”March 2022
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Seafood salad Net −1
“I asked specially for a seafood salad that was supposed to be with octopus. They bring me a very small salad with no octopus… and they tell me afterwards there is no octopus left… after getting a bit angry, suddenly they are able to find some octopus in about 5min. So I guess that was voluntary, which is even worse, plus the price for what I ate was absolutely not worth it, for the same price in Canada you get much better…”
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Critical review excerpts
“I asked specially for a seafood salad that was supposed to be with octopus. They bring me a very small salad with no octopus… and they tell me afterwards there is no octopus left… after getting a bit angry, suddenly they are able to find some octopus in about 5min. So I guess that was voluntary, which is even worse, plus the price for what I ate was absolutely not worth it, for the same price in Canada you get much better…”January 2026
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Lemonade Net −1
“The lemonade tasted overly sweet and not very natural.”
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“The lemonade tasted overly sweet and not very natural.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose outdoors. Ask for an outdoor table when the weather is good; a breakfast review says the view made the occasion memorable.
Try mixed grill. For a first savoury order, consider the mixed grill: reviews describe tender, juicy meat and excellent-flavoured kebabs.
Check seafood. Ask whether the seafood you want is available before ordering, especially if you specifically want octopus.
Confirm audio. If you are visiting to watch sport, check that the table TV sound works before settling in for the match.
Order shisha. Shisha is worth considering if that is part of your plan; one guest appreciated receiving fresh coals repeatedly.
Try Moroccan tea. At breakfast, consider the Moroccan tea, which one guest called a particularly nice finishing touch.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Marsa St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent pizza
One visit found both pizzas only average, so pizza may be a less reliable choice than the grilled dishes or pasta.
Sweet lemonade
A reviewer found the lemonade overly sweet and unnatural.
Seafood concerns
The seafood platter received a detailed complaint about bland sides, curry-covered prawns and poorly received seafood.
Biryani issue
One reviewer disliked the lamb biryani and said it did not taste authentic.
TV audio
A sports-viewing visit was affected because the TV at the table had no sound for an entire live match.
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The Bottom Line
Lamoroso is an Italian restaurant and cafe in Dubai Marina where the setting is a major part of the appeal. You can sit by the waterfront, order Italian pasta or Arabic and Lebanese dishes, and add shisha for a longer Marina Walk stop. Reviews especially mention the mixed grill, hummus, Alfredo pasta and Moroccan tea.
The terrace is the clearest reason to choose it over a purely indoor meal: diners describe views across the marina, water and yachts, while the atmosphere suits families, groups and relaxed evening visits. Service is another consistent strength, with reviews describing staff as warm, quick and attentive; one group also received help making an anniversary dinner feel special. Food quality is not completely even.
Grilled meats, pasta and hummus attract the strongest specific praise, but one visitor found two pizzas average, another disliked the lamb biryani, and a detailed review was disappointed by the seafood platter. It is sensible to ask about seafood availability before ordering, particularly if you want octopus. If you are coming for a live game, check the TV sound first: one table watched an entire match without audio.
A separate review reported paying 10 CAD for bottled water, so confirm drink prices before ordering.