Landmark Access
Close to Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, with free parking mentioned by one guest.
Mamma Italia
Downtown Dubai
Mamma Italia is an Italian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, close to Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa. It suits a quiet lunch or evening meal, with reviews highlighting its truffle pizza and fettuccine with white sauce, plus a terrace and free parking mentioned by guests.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
510 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Truffle Pizza
The truffle pizza receives particularly strong praise, including one review calling it phenomenal.
White Sauce
The fettuccine white sauce is singled out as one of the restaurant’s standout pasta dishes.
Quiet Atmosphere
Reviews describe a cosy, peaceful setting that works well for relaxed meals and small gatherings.
Outdoor Terrace
The outside terrace is described as enjoyable, with views of the surrounding buildings.
Generous Portions
One frequent lunch visitor reports generous portions alongside fast service.
Helpful Guidance
A staff member walked outside to guide a guest who was struggling to locate the restaurant.
What to Eat at Mamma Italia 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 Mamma Italia, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Mamma Italia, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
-
Truffle pizza Net +2
“The food was amazing. Staff was amazing. Truffle pizza was just phenomenal.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was amazing. Staff was amazing. Truffle pizza was just phenomenal.”August 2025
“Then we ordered the truffle pizza, the crust was amazing and it was full of flavors!”August 2021
Honorable mentions (25)
-
Alio and olio Net +1
“The food itself is really good. The pasta is al dente. The recipe for Alio and Olio was very local. The only thing missing here was a nice glass of red wine.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food itself is really good. The pasta is al dente. The recipe for Alio and Olio was very local. The only thing missing here was a nice glass of red wine.”August 2025
-
Breaded mozzarella Net +1
“The breaded mozzarella came in sticks (not balls), it was crispy and with a side tomato sauce which was really good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The breaded mozzarella came in sticks (not balls), it was crispy and with a side tomato sauce which was really good.”December 2025
-
Burrata pizza Net +1
“However, the burrata pizza was delicious and well-made.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“However, the burrata pizza was delicious and well-made.”February 2025
-
Chicken with grilled veg Net +1
“Food is nice , service is very good 👍🏻. I ordered chicken with grilled veg. Very generous portion.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food is nice , service is very good 👍🏻. I ordered chicken with grilled veg. Very generous portion.”April 2024
-
Classic tomato bruschetta Net +1
“We started with the classic tomato bruschetta. Tasted fresh and really delicious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We started with the classic tomato bruschetta. Tasted fresh and really delicious!”August 2021
-
Fettuccine Net +1
“The food is absolutely good and tasteful. Had pizza mama lover and fettuccine. The garlic bread I prefer crispy, but that's a minor detail.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is absolutely good and tasteful. Had pizza mama lover and fettuccine. The garlic bread I prefer crispy, but that's a minor detail.”July 2026
-
Gnocchi amatriciana Net +1
“I tried the gnocchi amatriciana , was lovely and warm .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried the gnocchi amatriciana , was lovely and warm .”February 2025
-
Mama’s pizza Net +1
“And finally i had a Mama’s pizza which is also great.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“And finally i had a Mama’s pizza which is also great.”March 2025
-
Mamma pizza Net +1
“Mamma Pizza is simply outstanding and delivered with freshness intact. Super authentic and simply outstanding. Truly a gourmet pizza.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Mamma Pizza is simply outstanding and delivered with freshness intact. Super authentic and simply outstanding. Truly a gourmet pizza.”December 2020
-
Margaretta pizza Net +1
“I tried Margaretta pizza it was tasty with a lot cheese,i love it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried Margaretta pizza it was tasty with a lot cheese,i love it.”August 2025
-
Pasta fettucini white sauce Net +1
“Probably the tastiest pasta fettucini white sauce in the city! Pls note: Free parking only in Dubai Opera 5 min walk away.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Probably the tastiest pasta fettucini white sauce in the city! Pls note: Free parking only in Dubai Opera 5 min walk away.”August 2025
-
Penne arrabbiata pizza Net +1
“We tried their margarita pizza and penne arrabbiata pizza.Both are delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried their margarita pizza and penne arrabbiata pizza.Both are delicious.”November 2025
-
Pizza mama lover Net +1
“The food is absolutely good and tasteful. Had pizza mama lover and fettuccine. The garlic bread I prefer crispy, but that's a minor detail.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is absolutely good and tasteful. Had pizza mama lover and fettuccine. The garlic bread I prefer crispy, but that's a minor detail.”July 2026
-
Pizzas boscaiola Net +1
“The pizzas Boscaiola, Burratina, and Norcina were also excellent!!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The pizzas Boscaiola, Burratina, and Norcina were also excellent!!!”May 2023
-
Pollo picante pizza Net +1
“Also ordered pollo picante pizza which tasted equally good as the pasta.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Also ordered pollo picante pizza which tasted equally good as the pasta.”September 2024
-
Ravioli ai porcini e tartufo Net +1
“The Ravioli ai porcini e Tartufo, a heavenly combination of porcini mushrooms & truffle, was insane.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Ravioli ai porcini e Tartufo, a heavenly combination of porcini mushrooms & truffle, was insane.”May 2023
-
Risotto verdure Net +1
“Risotto verdure was nice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Risotto verdure was nice.”February 2023
-
Sea food soup Net +1
“Awesome sea food soup 🍲”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Awesome sea food soup 🍲”March 2026
-
Shrimp pasta Net +1
“We then ordered their shrimp pasta 🍝 it’s light and simple and I enjoyed every bite of it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We then ordered their shrimp pasta 🍝 it’s light and simple and I enjoyed every bite of it.”August 2021
-
Shrimp salad Net +1
“The shrimp salad was good with plenty of shrimp, mushrooms and rocca with tiny pieces of orange.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The shrimp salad was good with plenty of shrimp, mushrooms and rocca with tiny pieces of orange.”December 2025
-
Spaghetti pasta Net +1
“I ordered the spaghetti pasta which was sooo good and creamy! I devoured the pasta and sprinkled with some chili flakes for extra kick and it was bomb!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered the spaghetti pasta which was sooo good and creamy! I devoured the pasta and sprinkled with some chili flakes for extra kick and it was bomb!”September 2024
-
White sauce pasta Net +1
“Food suggestions i can give is the White sauce pasta was out of the world,”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food suggestions i can give is the White sauce pasta was out of the world,”March 2025
-
Lasagna Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The Lasagna was well layered and soft but i usually prefer more minced meat inside.”
Positive 2Negative 2
Review excerpts
“The Lasagna was well layered and soft but i usually prefer more minced meat inside.”December 2025
“Lasagna was also great with the beef.”March 2025
-
Garlic bread Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We ordered garlic bread, grilled chicken, and pasta which we loved eating. The bread was fresh, the olive oil and other seasoning added to the blend of flavours.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We ordered garlic bread, grilled chicken, and pasta which we loved eating. The bread was fresh, the olive oil and other seasoning added to the blend of flavours.”May 2025
-
Iftar menu Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“It took forever to explain what they offer for iftar menu. Literally 3 waiters were standing next to our table looking to each other to explain how they serve iftar.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
-
Margarita pizza Net +1
“We tried their margarita pizza and penne arrabbiata pizza.Both are delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried their margarita pizza and penne arrabbiata pizza.Both are delicious.”November 2025
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
-
Calzone Net −1
“My calzone was rather small, bit cold inside and almost no tomato sauce. It was okay but could be better 😉”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“My calzone was rather small, bit cold inside and almost no tomato sauce. It was okay but could be better 😉”January 2024
-
Chicken risotto (risotto al pollo) Net −1
“I don’t think I’ve had worse chicken risotto (risotto Al pollo). I understand it’s not an Italian dish but this dish defied all culinary laws. Raw tomato sauce with chicken and rice floating in it.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I don’t think I’ve had worse chicken risotto (risotto Al pollo). I understand it’s not an Italian dish but this dish defied all culinary laws. Raw tomato sauce with chicken and rice floating in it.”February 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Hours. Confirm closing time before a late visit; guests have been refused service around 9–9:30pm despite later listed hours.
Confirm Parking. Ask where parking is currently accepted: one review places free parking at Dubai Opera, a five-minute walk away.
Try White Sauce. For a first pasta order, consider the white sauce pasta, which one diner described as outstanding.
Check Promotions. Ask whether the happy-hour deal is running; one guest found a tasty thin-crust small pizza for 15 AED.
Allow Time. If you visit during a quiet period, allow extra time for service because waits were reported even with an empty restaurant.
Lasagna Preference. If you prefer a meatier lasagna, ask about the filling first; one customer wanted more minced meat.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Emaar Boulavard - near Dubai Mall
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Food Inconsistency
Dishes vary sharply by visit: some guests praise the food, while others found it poor or only acceptable.
Slow Service
Several reviews mention long waits, including slow service in an otherwise empty restaurant.
Early Closing
Guests have reported being turned away around 9–9:30pm despite later opening hours shown online.
Delivery Lasagna
One delivery customer said the lasagna appeared old and reheated, with unpleasant-tasting meat.
Flies Reported
One diner reported seeing quite a number of flies while eating.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
15 aed
small pizza
“In addition they have happy hour offer - a small pizza for 15 aed🍕 Tasty, cheesy and thin crust as I like”Google review · March 2026
DXB
LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
Mamma Italia is an Italian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, close to Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa. Reviews make it most appealing for a relaxed meal built around pizza and pasta: the truffle pizza, fettuccine with white sauce, and Mama’s pizza receive especially enthusiastic mentions, while one regular says portions are generous and service fast. The setting is usually described as cosy, warm and quiet, with outdoor terrace seating and views of surrounding buildings.
That calm atmosphere suits a low-key lunch or evening out rather than a lively night. Free parking is mentioned, but details vary: one reviewer says parking is at Dubai Opera, about a five-minute walk away, so confirm where to leave the car and whether a ticket is needed. Food quality is not completely consistent.
Lasagna pleased some diners but disappointed others; one delivery customer found it soft and well layered but wanted more minced meat, while another reported an old, reheated portion. There are also complaints about a dry lotus-and-beef sandwich, poor chicken risotto, flies, and slow or inattentive service. Check opening hours before making a late trip: guests in 2023 and 2025 said they were turned away around 9–9:30pm despite later listed hours.
Ask about the small-pizza happy hour or 10 AED menu promotion when available.