Modern Italian
Reviews praise the fresh pasta, pizzas and polished modern take on Italian cooking.
Loona Dubai
Downtown Dubai
Loona Dubai is a modern Italian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, built around house-made pasta and pizza dough alongside more elaborate dishes. Reviews make it especially appealing for beautifully presented dinners, with standout mentions for truffle pasta, seafood risotto and tiramisu.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
689 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Desserts
Tiramisu is repeatedly singled out, while lemon tart, chocolate cake and tortellini dulce de leche also receive praise.
Presentation
Diners consistently mention carefully plated dishes, including desserts that look as considered as they taste.
Burj Khalifa Views
Large windows and terrace seating give some tables views towards the Burj Khalifa and boulevard.
Welcoming Service
Staff are described as attentive and professional without being intrusive, and some diners received useful menu and wine recommendations.
Open Kitchen
The glass or open kitchen lets diners watch dishes being prepared, adding interest to the meal.
Cocktails
Reviews mention distinctive, balanced cocktails as a strong part of the evening rather than an afterthought.
What to Eat at Loona Dubai 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 Loona Dubai, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Loona Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Tiramisu Net +3
“And by the way they’ve got a great tiramisu! It’s kinda hard to make it right but Loona hit the goal!”
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“And by the way they’ve got a great tiramisu! It’s kinda hard to make it right but Loona hit the goal!”February 2026
“Tiramisu dessert is highly recommended. That’s the best tiramisu that I tried in my entire life!”February 2026
Honorable mentions (32)
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Beef lasagna Net +1
“I enjoyed Beef Lasagna and Seabass. Both dishes were standouts, and I look forward to returning to explore more of their extensive menu.”
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“I enjoyed Beef Lasagna and Seabass. Both dishes were standouts, and I look forward to returning to explore more of their extensive menu.”January 2026
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Black truffle risotto in gold Net +1
“I tried black truffle risotto in gold and it was wow super tasty!”
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“I tried black truffle risotto in gold and it was wow super tasty!”November 2025
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Chicken foigras Net +1
“We love chicken foigras, risotto with prawns and amazing tiramisu dessert!”
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“We love chicken foigras, risotto with prawns and amazing tiramisu dessert!”February 2026
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Chicken with broccoli Net +1
“For mains, the chicken with broccoli and shrimp risotto were both cooked to perfection —juicy, flavorful, our dessert was really wow.”
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“For mains, the chicken with broccoli and shrimp risotto were both cooked to perfection —juicy, flavorful, our dessert was really wow.”December 2025
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Chocolate cake Net +1
“My favourite was Vitello Tonnato, tender meat good quality, and Chocolate cake 🍰 I really enjoyed it!”
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“My favourite was Vitello Tonnato, tender meat good quality, and Chocolate cake 🍰 I really enjoyed it!”January 2026
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Classic margherita Net +1
“Standout dishes like the truffle cauliflower and classic margherita really shine, and the service makes you feel well-taken-care-of.”
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“Standout dishes like the truffle cauliflower and classic margherita really shine, and the service makes you feel well-taken-care-of.”January 2026
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Crab salad Net +1
“We also had the crab salad, ribeye steak, and pistachio semifreddo, all delicious.”
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“We also had the crab salad, ribeye steak, and pistachio semifreddo, all delicious.”November 2025
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Crispy cauliflower with truffles and gorgonzola cheese Net +1
“The food was outstanding. We started with the tuna tartare with avocado and crispy cauliflower with truffles and Gorgonzola cheese — fresh, perfectly balanced and presented beautifully.”
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“The food was outstanding. We started with the tuna tartare with avocado and crispy cauliflower with truffles and Gorgonzola cheese — fresh, perfectly balanced and presented beautifully.”December 2025
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Lemon sorbet Net +1
“Desserts are not to be missed — especially the pistachio semifreddo with raspberries and the refreshing lemon sorbet.”
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“Desserts are not to be missed — especially the pistachio semifreddo with raspberries and the refreshing lemon sorbet.”May 2025
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Lemon tart Net +1
“The lemon tart for dessert was bright and elegant, with just the right touch of sweetness, and paired wonderfully with a smooth cappuccino that rounded off the evening flawlessly.”
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“The lemon tart for dessert was bright and elegant, with just the right touch of sweetness, and paired wonderfully with a smooth cappuccino that rounded off the evening flawlessly.”February 2026
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Lobster pasta Net +1
“I ordered lobster pasta, it was very delicious.”
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“I ordered lobster pasta, it was very delicious.”November 2024
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Loona risotto with gold and truffles Net +1
“The Loona risotto with gold and truffles is a must-try! Rich, luxurious, and perfectly balanced.”
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“The Loona risotto with gold and truffles is a must-try! Rich, luxurious, and perfectly balanced.”November 2025
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Pistachio semifreddo Net +1
“We also had the crab salad, ribeye steak, and pistachio semifreddo, all delicious.”
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“We also had the crab salad, ribeye steak, and pistachio semifreddo, all delicious.”November 2025
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Pistachio semifreddo with raspberries Net +1
“Desserts are not to be missed — especially the pistachio semifreddo with raspberries and the refreshing lemon sorbet.”
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“Desserts are not to be missed — especially the pistachio semifreddo with raspberries and the refreshing lemon sorbet.”May 2025
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Ribeye steak Net +1
“We also had the crab salad, ribeye steak, and pistachio semifreddo, all delicious.”
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“We also had the crab salad, ribeye steak, and pistachio semifreddo, all delicious.”November 2025
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Risotto with prawns Net +1
“We love chicken foigras, risotto with prawns and amazing tiramisu dessert!”
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“We love chicken foigras, risotto with prawns and amazing tiramisu dessert!”February 2026
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Salmon sushi Net +1
“The salmon sushi is particularly delicious, and one standout item is their signature sushi served on crab — definitely worth a try.”
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“The salmon sushi is particularly delicious, and one standout item is their signature sushi served on crab — definitely worth a try.”May 2025
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Scallop carpaccio with coconut and truffle Net +1
“The food was like art! I especially loved the scallop carpaccio with coconut and truffle, and the smoked eel with truffle risotto was perfect.”
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“The food was like art! I especially loved the scallop carpaccio with coconut and truffle, and the smoked eel with truffle risotto was perfect.”February 2026
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Seabass Net +1
“I enjoyed Beef Lasagna and Seabass. Both dishes were standouts, and I look forward to returning to explore more of their extensive menu.”
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“I enjoyed Beef Lasagna and Seabass. Both dishes were standouts, and I look forward to returning to explore more of their extensive menu.”January 2026
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Seafood risotto Net +1
“Seafood risotto is really good.”
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“Seafood risotto is really good.”February 2026
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Shrimp risotto Net +1
“For mains, the chicken with broccoli and shrimp risotto were both cooked to perfection —juicy, flavorful, our dessert was really wow.”
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“For mains, the chicken with broccoli and shrimp risotto were both cooked to perfection —juicy, flavorful, our dessert was really wow.”December 2025
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Signature sushi served on crab Net +1
“The salmon sushi is particularly delicious, and one standout item is their signature sushi served on crab — definitely worth a try.”
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“The salmon sushi is particularly delicious, and one standout item is their signature sushi served on crab — definitely worth a try.”May 2025
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Smoked eel with truffle risotto Net +1
“The food was like art! I especially loved the scallop carpaccio with coconut and truffle, and the smoked eel with truffle risotto was perfect.”
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“The food was like art! I especially loved the scallop carpaccio with coconut and truffle, and the smoked eel with truffle risotto was perfect.”February 2026
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Tartar with three types of fish Net +1
“The highlight was the tartar with three types of fish, incredibly fresh and full of flavor.”
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“The highlight was the tartar with three types of fish, incredibly fresh and full of flavor.”November 2025
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Tortellini dessert Net +1
“Do not forget to try the tortellini dessert, it confuses your taste buds with its magnificence.”
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“Do not forget to try the tortellini dessert, it confuses your taste buds with its magnificence.”November 2024
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Tortellini dulce de leche Net +1
“Wanted to try everything from the menu🤤 Dessert also surprised me. Tortellini dulce de leche - must try.”
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“Wanted to try everything from the menu🤤 Dessert also surprised me. Tortellini dulce de leche - must try.”November 2025
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Truffle cauliflower Net +1
“Standout dishes like the truffle cauliflower and classic margherita really shine, and the service makes you feel well-taken-care-of.”
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“Standout dishes like the truffle cauliflower and classic margherita really shine, and the service makes you feel well-taken-care-of.”January 2026
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Truffle pasta Net +1
“As a main, the truffle pasta stood out with its rich aroma and perfectly balanced flavors,comforting, yet undeniably refined.”
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“As a main, the truffle pasta stood out with its rich aroma and perfectly balanced flavors,comforting, yet undeniably refined.”February 2026
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Truffle tagliatelle Net +1
“Their truffle tagliatelle was my favorite, will definitely recommend.”
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“Their truffle tagliatelle was my favorite, will definitely recommend.”February 2026
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Tuna tartare with avocado Net +1
“The food was outstanding. We started with the tuna tartare with avocado and crispy cauliflower with truffles and Gorgonzola cheese — fresh, perfectly balanced and presented beautifully.”
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“The food was outstanding. We started with the tuna tartare with avocado and crispy cauliflower with truffles and Gorgonzola cheese — fresh, perfectly balanced and presented beautifully.”December 2025
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Vitello tonnato Net +1
“My favourite was Vitello Tonnato, tender meat good quality, and Chocolate cake 🍰 I really enjoyed it!”
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“My favourite was Vitello Tonnato, tender meat good quality, and Chocolate cake 🍰 I really enjoyed it!”January 2026
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Wood-fired pizzas Net +1
“The restaurant delivers modern Italian cuisine made with high-quality ingredients, from expertly prepared fresh pasta and wood-fired pizzas to thoughtfully crafted starters and desserts.”
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“The restaurant delivers modern Italian cuisine made with high-quality ingredients, from expertly prepared fresh pasta and wood-fired pizzas to thoughtfully crafted starters and desserts.”January 2026
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Cappuccino Net +1
“The lemon tart for dessert was bright and elegant, with just the right touch of sweetness, and paired wonderfully with a smooth cappuccino that rounded off the evening flawlessly.”
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“The lemon tart for dessert was bright and elegant, with just the right touch of sweetness, and paired wonderfully with a smooth cappuccino that rounded off the evening flawlessly.”February 2026
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Passion fruit mocktail Net +1
“What an amazing dinner we had such delicious flavors and the passion fruit mocktail was out of this world.”
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“What an amazing dinner we had such delicious flavors and the passion fruit mocktail was out of this world.”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Save Room. Leave space for the tiramisu; several diners treat it as a highlight, not just a final extra.
Try Truffle Pasta. For a pasta order, consider the truffle tagliatelle, which one diner called a favourite.
Check The View. If the outlook matters, ask about seating with the Burj Khalifa view when booking or arriving.
Use Valet. Drivers can use the valet parking mentioned as being directly in front of Vida.
Consider Early Dinner. An early dinner was described as calm and relaxed, making it useful for a quieter catch-up.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Vida Residence Downtown - Emaar - Burj Khalifa Blvd
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Higher Prices
One review says prices are on the higher side, so it is more suited to a splurge than a budget meal.
Steak Inconsistency
A diner enjoyed most dishes but found the steak not excellent, despite the restaurant’s dry-aged steak focus.
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The Bottom Line
Loona Dubai is a stylish modern Italian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, with house-made pasta and pizza dough at its centre. It suits date nights, celebrations and relaxed dinners where presentation matters. Reviews repeatedly point to the tiramisu, truffle pasta and seafood risotto, while the open kitchen and boulevard views give the meal a little more occasion than a routine pasta stop.
The menu has plenty of memorable dishes to explore. Tiramisu is the clearest crowd favourite, with one diner calling it the best they had tried. Other named standouts include truffle tagliatelle, seafood risotto, scallop carpaccio with coconut and truffle, and the Loona risotto with gold and truffles.
Cocktails also receive specific praise, and the desserts are valued for both flavour and presentation. Service is a consistent strength: guests describe the team as warm, attentive and knowledgeable without feeling intrusive. The setting is elegant but comfortable, with music, an open kitchen and, from some seats, a Burj Khalifa view.
Prices are reported as higher than average, and one older review found the steak disappointing, so meat-focused diners may want to ask for guidance. Valet parking is available in front of Vida, and an early dinner can provide a calmer atmosphere.