Pizza dough
The long-fermentation dough is a standout, with one review also describing the pizza as light and fluffy.
Mamma Italia Restaurant - Jumeirah
Jumeirah
Mamma Italia is a small Italian restaurant in Jumeirah with a cosy, homely setting and a menu built around pizza and pasta. Reviews particularly highlight the long-fermentation dough, flexible pasta combinations, truffle ravioli and gelato desserts.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
226 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pasta choices
You can choose the pasta type and sauce, then add protein or vegetables to customise the dish.
Cosy setting
The compact dining room is repeatedly described as quiet, cosy and homely rather than formal or flashy.
Generous portions
Portions can be generous, with the calzone singled out as especially substantial.
Family friendly
One review describes the restaurant as suitable for children and pets, while another says kids enjoyed the pizza.
Good desserts
The ice cream, kunafa ice cream and gelato receive positive mentions as ways to finish the meal.
What to Eat at Mamma Italia Restaurant - Jumeirah 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 Restaurant - Jumeirah, 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 Mamma Italia Restaurant - Jumeirah got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Lasagna Net +1
“We had truffle risotto with shrimps and mushrooms, also lasagna. Food was very nice. Portions are big, prices are reasonable.”
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“We had truffle risotto with shrimps and mushrooms, also lasagna. Food was very nice. Portions are big, prices are reasonable.”March 2023
“After all I had Risotto pink sauce and Travil pizza and lasagna, it all perfect and hot food and you will love the sauces .”September 2023
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Burrata Net +1
“I loved the burrata and pasta I’ve ordered Felt like home food Amazing”
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“I loved the burrata and pasta I’ve ordered Felt like home food Amazing”August 2023
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Burratino Net +1
“We ordered Burratino and Polletto Alla Griglia, both was very delicious. Thanks to all and specially to Ali for great service. Highly recommended”
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“We ordered Burratino and Polletto Alla Griglia, both was very delicious. Thanks to all and specially to Ali for great service. Highly recommended”April 2024
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Calzone Net +1
“We loved everything! Great food! Portions were generous, especially calzone. Delicious bread 🥖”
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“We loved everything! Great food! Portions were generous, especially calzone. Delicious bread 🥖”June 2024
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Carbonara Net +1
“I really enjoyed the food (got a risoto and a carbonara, both shrimp) and the workers were really nice.”
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“I really enjoyed the food (got a risoto and a carbonara, both shrimp) and the workers were really nice.”January 2023
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Chicken penne pasta Net +1
“Love there chicken penne pasta,and all staffs r very friendly specially Moshin Ali was excellent in service.”
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“Love there chicken penne pasta,and all staffs r very friendly specially Moshin Ali was excellent in service.”April 2024
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Fettuccine campagnola Net +1
“We had the FETTUCCINE CAMPAGNOLA as part of DFF, it was amazing, the sauce had the right amount of Umami for our India palates. 100% recommend, TBH I wouldn’t mind paying the full amount of 60 AED.”
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Review excerpts
“We had the FETTUCCINE CAMPAGNOLA as part of DFF, it was amazing, the sauce had the right amount of Umami for our India palates. 100% recommend, TBH I wouldn’t mind paying the full amount of 60 AED.”May 2023
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Frutti di mare pizza Net +1
“We tried the Frutti Di Mare Pizza and it was very tasty. I hope I can try their pasta next time.”
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“We tried the Frutti Di Mare Pizza and it was very tasty. I hope I can try their pasta next time.”February 2022
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Kunafa ice cream Net +1
“Also recommend the kunafa ice cream and absolute delight dessert.”
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“Also recommend the kunafa ice cream and absolute delight dessert.”April 2024
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Polletto alla griglia Net +1
“We ordered Burratino and Polletto Alla Griglia, both was very delicious. Thanks to all and specially to Ali for great service. Highly recommended”
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“We ordered Burratino and Polletto Alla Griglia, both was very delicious. Thanks to all and specially to Ali for great service. Highly recommended”April 2024
Honorable mentions (9)
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Quattro formaggi Net +1
“- Quattro formaggi 4 types of cheese And it was good”
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“- Quattro formaggi 4 types of cheese And it was good”July 2024
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Quattro fromaggia gnocchi Net +1
“The quattro fromaggia Gnocchi was excellent and delectable.”
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“The quattro fromaggia Gnocchi was excellent and delectable.”July 2024
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Ravioli with truffle Net +1
“Loved the food. Would recommend the ravioli with truffle.”
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Review excerpts
“Loved the food. Would recommend the ravioli with truffle.”April 2024
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Risoto Net +1
“I really enjoyed the food (got a risoto and a carbonara, both shrimp) and the workers were really nice.”
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Review excerpts
“I really enjoyed the food (got a risoto and a carbonara, both shrimp) and the workers were really nice.”January 2023
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Risotto pink sauce Net +1
“After all I had Risotto pink sauce and Travil pizza and lasagna, it all perfect and hot food and you will love the sauces .”
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Review excerpts
“After all I had Risotto pink sauce and Travil pizza and lasagna, it all perfect and hot food and you will love the sauces .”September 2023
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Thin crust pizza Net +1
“Good thin crust pizza… avoid the garlic bread… that’s just not right not edible”
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“Good thin crust pizza… avoid the garlic bread… that’s just not right not edible”July 2022
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Travil pizza Net +1
“After all I had Risotto pink sauce and Travil pizza and lasagna, it all perfect and hot food and you will love the sauces .”
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Review excerpts
“After all I had Risotto pink sauce and Travil pizza and lasagna, it all perfect and hot food and you will love the sauces .”September 2023
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Truffle risotto with shrimps and mushrooms Net +1
“We had truffle risotto with shrimps and mushrooms, also lasagna. Food was very nice. Portions are big, prices are reasonable.”
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Review excerpts
“We had truffle risotto with shrimps and mushrooms, also lasagna. Food was very nice. Portions are big, prices are reasonable.”March 2023
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White fettuccini with mushrooms Net +1
“Goof italian good, we ordered one white fettuccini with mushrooms and we added shrimps + mozzarella balls with tomato sauce + one scoop of gelato = 109 Dhs.”
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“Goof italian good, we ordered one white fettuccini with mushrooms and we added shrimps + mozzarella balls with tomato sauce + one scoop of gelato = 109 Dhs.”March 2023
Drinks 1
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Strawberry mojito Net +1
“In addition we ordered a Strawberry Mojito, which was good in flavours, but it was filled with lemon seeds, which was a bit disappointing.”
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“In addition we ordered a Strawberry Mojito, which was good in flavours, but it was filled with lemon seeds, which was a bit disappointing.”September 2023
What to Avoid (7)
Food 7
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Calamari fritti Net −1
“Super disappointed. No any clue how to serve the food - brought mains and 30 mins after the starter which was very bad in taste, they simply don’t know what calamari fritti is! Attempted to cancel it before it was served but couldn’t find any staff! Don’t waste your time and money here.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Super disappointed. No any clue how to serve the food - brought mains and 30 mins after the starter which was very bad in taste, they simply don’t know what calamari fritti is! Attempted to cancel it before it was served but couldn’t find any staff! Don’t waste your time and money here.”August 2021
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Chocolate fondant Net −1
“Food wasn’t good at all, very salty. Totally disappointed with the desert, don’t go for the chocolate fondant.”
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“Food wasn’t good at all, very salty. Totally disappointed with the desert, don’t go for the chocolate fondant.”May 2023
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Mama's lover pizza Net −1
“- Mama's lover pizza and i want to try to forget that I ate this pizza in this place The ingredients, taste, and kind of cheese used on it all just like you are eating in road- side cafeteria”
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“- Mama's lover pizza and i want to try to forget that I ate this pizza in this place The ingredients, taste, and kind of cheese used on it all just like you are eating in road- side cafeteria”July 2024
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Seafood pasta Net −1
“Bad customer service experience. Iced tea taste like water. Pasta taste like milk their seafood pasta has sand on it. Not recommended.”
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“Bad customer service experience. Iced tea taste like water. Pasta taste like milk their seafood pasta has sand on it. Not recommended.”March 2022
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Vegetariana pizza Net −1
“We ordered a vegetariana pizza, and it absolutely lacked flavours, plus the pizza had a odd aftertaste which was probably because of stale cheese.”
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“We ordered a vegetariana pizza, and it absolutely lacked flavours, plus the pizza had a odd aftertaste which was probably because of stale cheese.”September 2023
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Garlic bread Net −2
“- Garlic bread.. expected better”
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Critical review excerpts
“- Garlic bread.. expected better”July 2024
“Good thin crust pizza… avoid the garlic bread… that’s just not right not edible”July 2022
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Hawaiian pizza Net −2
“Dont recommend the restaurant in global village. 2 Dishes have hair in it and the taste was not that great. Hawaiian pizza doesn't taste like hawaian pizza. The restaurant doesn't care about any hygiene issue.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Dont recommend the restaurant in global village. 2 Dishes have hair in it and the taste was not that great. Hawaiian pizza doesn't taste like hawaian pizza. The restaurant doesn't care about any hygiene issue.”December 2022
“I had the Hawaiian and lasagna. The pizza was just ok. Maybe a little worse then ok. The lasagna was also bland. I won’t go there again.”February 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Check opening. Confirm the branch is open before travelling, as one visitor arrived to find it shut without an online update.
Plan parking. Allow extra time for parking in Jumeirah; one reviewer had to leave the car 1 km away and walk.
Customise pasta. Ask about building your own pasta combination: the menu lets you choose pasta and sauce, then add protein or vegetables.
Skip garlic bread. Garlic bread has drawn repeated criticism, so consider choosing another side instead.
Allow time. Visit without a tight schedule, particularly when staffing is light; one table reported waiting 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Check deals. Ask about Entertainer and early dinner offers; a review says the restaurant accepts Entertainer.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeirah Beach Rd - opposite Diamond Line Relaxation Cosmetic Center
Umm Suqeim - Jumeirah 3, Dubai
Common Concerns
Unclear status
A visitor found the branch shut with no online update, so the restaurant's operating status has been a serious practical concern.
Hygiene concerns
Reviews report washroom or drainage smells, mosquitoes and poor upkeep; another mentions old salad leaves mixed with fresh ones.
Uneven food
Food quality is inconsistent: some pizzas and pastas are praised, while others are called bland, salty or lacking fresh ingredients.
Slow service
Several reviews describe slow or inattentive service, including delayed plates and long waits when staffing was limited.
Difficult parking
Parking can be frustrating in the area; one visitor parked 1 km away and walked to the restaurant.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 39
an entree and a drink
“They have a good dinner deal before 7PM of an entree and a drink for AED 39”Google review · October 2018
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The Bottom Line
Mamma Italia is a compact Italian restaurant in Jumeirah that suits a casual meal rather than a polished, high-end night out. Reviews give the long-fermentation dough, light pizza, pasta and cosy interior the strongest case for visiting. The pasta menu is usefully flexible: you can choose the pasta and sauce, then add protein or vegetables.
Specific dishes that come up positively include Fettuccine Campagnola, truffle ravioli, burrata and truffle risotto with shrimp and mushrooms. The calzone is noted for its generous portion, while ice cream and kunafa ice cream are popular ways to finish. There is also a reported early dinner deal of an entree and drink for AED 39, and one pasta, additions and gelato order came to 109 Dhs.
Expect a small number of seats and potentially difficult parking; one visitor parked 1 km away. Service ranges from fast and attentive to slow or uninterested, especially when staffing is limited. Food is similarly uneven, with some reviews praising quality and others reporting bland or overly salty dishes.
Most importantly, check that this branch is open before setting out: a recent visitor arrived to find it shut with no online update. Reports of washroom or drainage smells and mosquitoes are another reason to check the dining area before settling in.