Neapolitan pizza
Reviewers repeatedly praise the soft, flavorful dough, wood-oven char and authentic Neapolitan style.
Luigia
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Luigia is an Italian restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, known especially for Neapolitan-style pizza and traditional pasta. Reviews also point to an elegant, lively setting, a kids’ play area and occasional brunches with table-served food and live Italian music.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
766 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Italian flavors
Customers describe the pasta, burrata, lasagne and other dishes as authentically Italian, with fresh, quality ingredients.
Dessert standout
Pistachio tiramisu is a recurring favorite, with one diner calling it the best tiramisu they had tried.
Family friendly
The kids’ menu and playroom give families a practical way to make a longer meal easier.
Brunch setting
Saturday brunch reviews mention table-served food, a live singer and a generous set menu.
JBR location
The Rixos setting is convenient for a meal followed by a walk around JBR, with free valet parking reported for Rixos diners.
What to Eat at Luigia 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 Luigia, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Luigia, 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
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Burrata Net +3
“The vitello tomato and the burrata were delicious.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The vitello tomato and the burrata were delicious.”November 2024
“The pizzas, seafood pasta, meatballs and burrata all big hits in our family.”August 2025
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Pistachio tiramisu Net +3
“The highlight of the experience was the pistachio tiramisu — without exaggeration, the best tiramisu I’ve ever tried. Perfect texture, rich flavor, and incredibly well balanced.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The highlight of the experience was the pistachio tiramisu — without exaggeration, the best tiramisu I’ve ever tried. Perfect texture, rich flavor, and incredibly well balanced.”December 2025
“We enjoyed our Pizzas and their top most delicious order, Pistachio Tiramisu, which in my view is among the best ones I ever tried whether in Italy or elsewhere.”May 2025
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Meatballs Net +2
“The pizzas, seafood pasta, meatballs and burrata all big hits in our family.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The pizzas, seafood pasta, meatballs and burrata all big hits in our family.”August 2025
“We started with meatballs and bruschetta alla pugliese - both really good but a little overpriced.”December 2022
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Sea food pasta Net +2
“The sea food pasta was insane.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The sea food pasta was insane.”August 2025
“The pizzas, seafood pasta, meatballs and burrata all big hits in our family.”August 2025
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Tiramisu Net +2
“Don’t leave without trying the Tiramisu it’s unforgettable!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Don’t leave without trying the Tiramisu it’s unforgettable!”April 2025
“I tried other items this time and it did not disappoint. Both the pasta and the tiramisu were equally good.”November 2024
Honorable mentions (22)
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Birthday cake Net +1
“I am touch with the surprise birthday cake so lovely. Thank you”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I am touch with the surprise birthday cake so lovely. Thank you”January 2026
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Bruschetta alla pugliese Net +1
“We started with meatballs and bruschetta alla pugliese - both really good but a little overpriced.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We started with meatballs and bruschetta alla pugliese - both really good but a little overpriced.”December 2022
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Bufalina pizza Net +1
“26 Euro for a Bufalina Pizza”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“26 Euro for a Bufalina Pizza”February 2025
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Calamari with crocché di patate Net +1
“We tried Fettuccine Pesto Pinoli E Burata, Calamari with Crocché di patate, Insalata Cesarella, Pizza Margharita, Kids Luigia nuggets and Chocolate Fondant. The food was delicious and fresh. The portion of calamari was quite large.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried Fettuccine Pesto Pinoli E Burata, Calamari with Crocché di patate, Insalata Cesarella, Pizza Margharita, Kids Luigia nuggets and Chocolate Fondant. The food was delicious and fresh. The portion of calamari was quite large.”March 2025
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Carpaccio di manzo Net +1
“We tried as appetizer burrata and carpaccio di manzo , they were so delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried as appetizer burrata and carpaccio di manzo , they were so delicious.”November 2025
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Chocolate fondant Net +1
“We tried Fettuccine Pesto Pinoli E Burata, Calamari with Crocché di patate, Insalata Cesarella, Pizza Margharita, Kids Luigia nuggets and Chocolate Fondant. The food was delicious and fresh. The portion of calamari was quite large. I would appreciate more sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts on my fettuccine, but the chocolate fondant was excellent.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried Fettuccine Pesto Pinoli E Burata, Calamari with Crocché di patate, Insalata Cesarella, Pizza Margharita, Kids Luigia nuggets and Chocolate Fondant. The food was delicious and fresh. The portion of calamari was quite large. I would appreciate more sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts on my fettuccine, but the chocolate fondant was excellent.”March 2025
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Creme brûlé Net +1
“For dessert I took creme brûlé - it was one of the best ever which I had.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For dessert I took creme brûlé - it was one of the best ever which I had.”December 2022
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Crème brûlée infused with limoncello Net +1
“The highlight of the evening, however, was the dessert — an exquisite crème brûlée infused with limoncello, which added a refreshing and elegant twist to a classic favorite.”
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Review excerpts
“The highlight of the evening, however, was the dessert — an exquisite crème brûlée infused with limoncello, which added a refreshing and elegant twist to a classic favorite.”September 2025
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Fettuccine ai gamberi e zucchini Net +1
“My pasta choice was Fettuccine ai gamberi e zucchini, great choice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My pasta choice was Fettuccine ai gamberi e zucchini, great choice.”November 2025
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Fettuccine pesto pinoli e burata Net +1
“We tried Fettuccine Pesto Pinoli E Burata, Calamari with Crocché di patate, Insalata Cesarella, Pizza Margharita, Kids Luigia nuggets and Chocolate Fondant. The food was delicious and fresh. The portion of calamari was quite large. I would appreciate more sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts on my fettuccine, but the chocolate fondant was excellent.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried Fettuccine Pesto Pinoli E Burata, Calamari with Crocché di patate, Insalata Cesarella, Pizza Margharita, Kids Luigia nuggets and Chocolate Fondant. The food was delicious and fresh. The portion of calamari was quite large. I would appreciate more sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts on my fettuccine, but the chocolate fondant was excellent.”March 2025
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Four cheese pizza with anchovy Net +1
“They can prepare an anchovy pizza too (not on the menu). Ordered a four cheese pizza with anchovy. Divine.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They can prepare an anchovy pizza too (not on the menu). Ordered a four cheese pizza with anchovy. Divine.”December 2023
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Fresh mozorella Net +1
“We ordered the fresh mozorella for an appetizer and you can see that it was fresh by the milk coming out of the cheese.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered the fresh mozorella for an appetizer and you can see that it was fresh by the milk coming out of the cheese.”February 2023
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Grilled octopus Net +1
“The grilled octopus at Luigia was honestly perfection—tender, smoky, and cooked just right, with that slight crisp on the outside that makes every bite so satisfying.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The grilled octopus at Luigia was honestly perfection—tender, smoky, and cooked just right, with that slight crisp on the outside that makes every bite so satisfying.”March 2026
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O baba Net +1
“For dessert my favorite " O Baba " napoletan sweet.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For dessert my favorite " O Baba " napoletan sweet.”November 2025
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Parmigiana Net +1
“Parmigiana is very good, the best in the city.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Parmigiana is very good, the best in the city.”January 2025
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Pizza Net +1
“We enjoyed a perfectly baked pizza with a rich, flavorful crust and tender, fresh artichokes that were simply delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We enjoyed a perfectly baked pizza with a rich, flavorful crust and tender, fresh artichokes that were simply delicious.”September 2025
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Pizza bread starters Net +1
“The pizza bread starters are delicious but very filling so only order it to share... and yet some of the other options.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The pizza bread starters are delicious but very filling so only order it to share... and yet some of the other options.”June 2022
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Pizza with acciughe Net +1
“For pizza we tried the pizza with acciughe and was so delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For pizza we tried the pizza with acciughe and was so delicious.”November 2025
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Ragù Net +1
“The ragù despite being a bit heavy, was still very good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The ragù despite being a bit heavy, was still very good.”November 2024
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Set menu Net +1
“Located in Rixxos JBR, this italian restaurant started their Saturday brunch with set menu, and the food will be served directly to your table!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Located in Rixxos JBR, this italian restaurant started their Saturday brunch with set menu, and the food will be served directly to your table!”April 2024
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Vitello tomato Net +1
“The vitello tomato and the burrata were delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The vitello tomato and the burrata were delicious.”November 2024
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Lasagne Net 0
Mixed feedback
“And the lasagne… wow. Rich, comforting, and beautifully layered with deep, authentic flavors that feel straight out of Italy. You can tell it’s made with real care and quality ingredients.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“And the lasagne… wow. Rich, comforting, and beautifully layered with deep, authentic flavors that feel straight out of Italy. You can tell it’s made with real care and quality ingredients.”March 2026
Drinks 2
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Aperol spritz Net +1
“They also make an excellent Aperol Spritz, ideal for relaxing with friends in their cozy and stylish setting.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They also make an excellent Aperol Spritz, ideal for relaxing with friends in their cozy and stylish setting.”October 2025
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Cold ipa beer Net +1
“I had a great pizza paired with a cold IPA beer, and it was the perfect combo.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had a great pizza paired with a cold IPA beer, and it was the perfect combo.”October 2025
What to Avoid (3)
Food 2
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Carbonara Net −1
“carbonara was kind of 5/10 and the only dish that made our experience slightly better was the pizza which was great .”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“carbonara was kind of 5/10 and the only dish that made our experience slightly better was the pizza which was great .”October 2022
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Sorrento Net −1
“We had a cocktail ( Sorrento ) while navigating through menu items and it was tasteless...”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We had a cocktail ( Sorrento ) while navigating through menu items and it was tasteless...”October 2022
Drinks 1
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Italian cola Net −1
“Ps. 30Aed for a tasteless Italian Cola, what a joke!!!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ps. 30Aed for a tasteless Italian Cola, what a joke!!!”April 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Check availability. Call again before travelling if seafood matters; one booking party only learned on arrival that it was unavailable.
Book ahead. Reserve dinner in advance, particularly for larger groups; a review describes the restaurant as suitable for large parties.
Avoid weekends. If traffic and crowding bother you, consider a weekday: one reviewer found weekend traffic and an overcrowded dining room problematic.
Share starters. The pizza bread starter is filling, so order it to share rather than alongside several starters.
Ask for water. Ask specifically for bottled water if that is what you want; one review says tap water arrived unless requested otherwise.
Try off-menu. Ask whether an anchovy pizza can be prepared; a reviewer received one combined with a four-cheese pizza.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Rixos Premium
Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
| Mon | 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Availability issues
One reservation party was told only on arrival that seafood was unavailable, reportedly affecting most of the menu.
Slow service
Reviews describe delayed orders and weak coordination, especially during a large family dinner and busy periods.
High prices
Several diners felt pricing was high relative to portion sizes or inconsistent dishes.
No outdoors
One reviewer specifically noted that Luigia does not have outdoor seating.
Noise levels
When busy, the room can become difficult for conversation, and one regular found the music occasionally too loud.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
150 AED
1 pizza and 3 glasses of vine
“We went for a deal : 150 AED 1 pizza and 3 glasses of vine”Google review · December 2022
30Aed
Italian Cola
“30Aed for a tasteless Italian Cola, what a joke!!!”Google review · April 2022
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The Bottom Line
Luigia is an Italian restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, set within the Rixos. The clearest reason to visit is its pizza: reviews consistently mention soft, fragrant Neapolitan dough, high-quality toppings and a convincing wood-oven char. Pasta is also a strong choice, with carbonara, pesto fettuccine, lasagne and seafood pasta all appearing in diners’ recommendations.
Save room for dessert. Pistachio tiramisu is the standout, while crème brûlée with limoncello, chocolate fondant and the Neapolitan O Baba also receive specific praise. The atmosphere is described as warm, elegant and lively, though the room can become loud when busy.
Saturday brunches have included table-served food and a live singer performing Italian songs. Families have a kids’ menu and playroom, and the large dining room can accommodate groups. Rixos diners have reported free valet parking, while the location makes it easy to walk around JBR afterwards.
Prices are on the high side, including a reported 26 Euro Bufalina pizza, so value depends on consistency. It is worth checking seafood availability before setting out: one party was told on arrival that seafood, reportedly 80% of the menu that day, was unavailable. Booking ahead and avoiding peak weekend traffic may make the visit smoother.