Massimo’s Italian Restaurant - Dubai Marina

Name: Massimo’s Italian Restaurant - Dubai Marina
Address: Park Island - Dubai Marina- IMPORTANT FOR TAXI "LOCATION MAKANI 12634 75378" Entrance from staircase Near Mosque - King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St, Dubai Marina, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97144324284

Dubai Marina

Italian restaurant Closed 04 432 4284

Massimo’s is an easygoing Italian restaurant in Dubai Marina with classic dishes and waterfront terrace seating. Reviews make its gelato a standout, while pizza, pasta and marina views give it a relaxed setting for a meal or dessert stop.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

2,928 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Marina views

Outdoor tables overlook the marina, with reviewers describing the setting as peaceful and calm.

Excellent gelato

Gelato is a major draw, with generous portions, rich textures and 28 flavours reported by one reviewer.

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What to Eat at Massimo’s Italian Restaurant - Dubai Marina

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Massimo’s Italian Restaurant - Dubai Marina, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 2

Tiramisu Net +2

“The Tiramisu is easily the best I have ever had.”
Pepperoni pizza Net +2

“I fell in love with their pepperoni pizza and pasta, so fresh and clearly cooked with care and love.”

Honorable mentions (30)

Affogato Net +1

“My husband was particularly impressed with their affogato. He loved it when we visited Florence and wanted to try something similar, and the restaurant did not disappoint.”
Aubergine filled with mozzarella Net +1

“The aubergine filled with mozzarella tasted amazing, and so did the pesto penne pasta and the frutti di mare linguine pasta!”
Burrata pizza Net +1

“Do try their Risottos and burrata pizza fresh out of the oven.”
Caesar salad Net +1

“The Caesar salad was okay, but I personally would have liked more dressing.”
Cheesecake Net +1

“On the brighter side, the risotto was delicious, and the cheesecake was amazing.”
Chicken alfredo Net +1

“I ordered the chicken Alfredo and pizza, and both were served hot, fresh, and full of flavor. Everything tasted delicious.”
Chicken tagliatelle Net +1

“Food was beautiful, best chicken tagliatelle I've ever had. Selena was a beautiful waitress too.”
Frutti di mare linguine pasta Net +1

“The aubergine filled with mozzarella tasted amazing, and so did the pesto penne pasta and the frutti di mare linguine pasta!”
Gelato pistachio & hazelnut Net +1

“As a dessert I got the gelato pistachio & hazelnut. One of the best ever tried, they use the best raw material.”
Lagana Net +1

“The lagana was very good.”
Lasagne bollonese Net +1

“The position which I can definately recommend is Lasagne Bollonese - it was really tasty and we loved it.”
Mango madness Net +1

“-Mango Madness was super fragrant and the Acai smoothie tasted like black sesame paste (not sour, quite smooth).”
Medium rare beef tenderloin Net +1

“-My medium rare beef tenderloin was juicy and tender, with potato wedges that were crispy but not dry. Fresh salad on the side.”
Mocha gelato Net +1

“Delicious 😋I ordered a turkey ham pizza, a garlic shrimp, finished with mocha gelato. The taste and texture of gelato is amazing, I would come back, just yo try more flavors.”
Pesto penne pasta Net +1

“The aubergine filled with mozzarella tasted amazing, and so did the pesto penne pasta and the frutti di mare linguine pasta!”
Pistachio ice cream Net +1

“And the pistachio ice cream is honestly the best I’ve ever had: real pistachio flavor, super smooth, not artificial at all.”
Pizza frutti di mare Net +1

“I had a Pizza Frutti di Mare, the dough was so soft, crunchy and light at the same time.”
Porcini ravioli Net +1

“For main course we ordered porcini ravioli and porcini risotto (we asked to remove truffle and the request was delivered perfectly) and both were very good, very tasty”
Porcini risotto Net +1

“For main course we ordered porcini ravioli and porcini risotto (we asked to remove truffle and the request was delivered perfectly) and both were very good, very tasty”
Pumpkin soup Net +1

“We also order pumpkin soup - soooooo delicious and prancing that were very tasty”
Rocket salad Net +1

“The rocket salad tasted good but a little more dressing would make it perfect.”
Shrimp Net +1

“The Shrimp was fresh 🙂”
Steak Net +1

“And the steak… wow. Juicy, tender, full of flavor, cooked exactly how you ask for it.”
Tagiatelle bollonese Net +1

“Delicious was also Tagiatelle Bollonese - very big portion, plenty of meat.”
Tempura calamari Net +1

“We started with some tempura (shrimps and calamari) - the best we tried so far (and we tried lots of), full of taste, perfect”
Tempura shrimps Net +1

“We started with some tempura (shrimps and calamari) - the best we tried so far (and we tried lots of), full of taste, perfect”
Turkey ham pizza Net +1

“Delicious 😋I ordered a turkey ham pizza, a garlic shrimp, finished with mocha gelato.”
Waffle Net +1

“The decision "waffle or cup" remains individual. However, I can say that the waffle tastes very good and not like a cheap mass-produced product.”
Yogurt passion fruit gelato Net +1

“-Finished with yogurt passion fruit gelato —rich, creamy, and perfect for two to share.”
Bread Net 0

Mixed feedback

“-Bread came a bit dry on the outside, but still nice to chew with the dip.”

Drinks 3

Mojito Net +1

“On the bright side, the mojito was refreshing and really enjoyable, and the food arrived quite quickly which I appreciate.”
Acai smoothie Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“-Mango Madness was super fragrant and the Acai smoothie tasted like black sesame paste (not sour, quite smooth).”
Pizza margarita Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“On the other hand Pizza Margarita was just average (dough was very very thin) and tiramisu looks great however taste is completly not satysfying in my opinion (its very wet, and mostly you can feel aroma of coffee and amaretto).”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Alfredo pasta Net −1

“The Alfredo pasta was disappointing—the pasta was undercooked, and the sauce didn’t blend well with it.”
Bread baskets Net −1

“Service was great, they have complementary bread baskets with your order but i wish the buns were a bit softer because they were actually very hard.”
Buns Net −1

“Service was great, they have complementary bread baskets with your order but i wish the buns were a bit softer because they were actually very hard.”
Ice hazelnut late Net −1

“So horrible place to come, not friendly staff at all I order ice hazelnut late, it was not drinkable was looks even like someone put some Chemical, was planing to order some food but we decide to not risk after recived coffee, unfortunately can’t advice this place”
Tuna fillet Net −1

“We also ordered tuna fillet, which had the same problem — dry and tasteless.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try gelato. Leave room for gelato; you can sample flavours before choosing, and two scoops were described as generous.

Request al dente. If you prefer firmer pasta, ask for it al dente; one reviewer said that request was prepared just right.

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Practical details

Park Island - Dubai Marina- IMPORTANT FOR TAXI "LOCATION MAKANI 12634 75378" Entrance from staircase Near Mosque - King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St

Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai

04 432 4284

Mon	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent pasta

Pasta quality varies: one reviewer received Alfredo that was undercooked, while another found pasta served cold.

Dry mains

A visit featuring Cotoletta alla Milanese and tuna fillet was criticised for dry, tasteless mains.

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The Bottom Line

Massimo’s is a classic Italian restaurant in Dubai Marina where the strongest reasons to visit are the waterfront outdoor seating and the dessert counter. You can order pizza, pasta, risottos and gelato, with reviews especially highlighting burrata pizza, chicken tagliatelle, affogato and the wide range of gelato flavours. The food is not entirely consistent.

Pizza is often described as thin and crisp, and several diners enjoyed the risottos, seafood pasta and generous portions. Gelato is the safest recurring recommendation: reviewers found it rich and creamy, and one noted that small samples are available before choosing. Pasta results vary, however, from perfectly al dente to undercooked or served cold.

A reviewer also found the Cotoletta alla Milanese and tuna fillet dry and tasteless. The marina setting is generally calm, though one diner found the interior cold and impersonal. Service is warmly praised in many visits, but the back outdoor tables have attracted complaints about long waits.

Drivers should confirm parking ahead, and first-time visitors should look carefully for the hidden entrance. One review reported average spending of AED 200, so diners seeking value may want to choose carefully.