Melenzane - City Walk

Name: Melenzane - City Walk
Address: City walk - Al Safa St, Al Wasl, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971509765022

Al Wasl

Italian restaurant Closed 0 509 765 022

Melenzane is an Italian restaurant in Al Wasl with a polished, cozy setting and a menu that leans into rich, creatively presented dishes. Reviews particularly point first-timers towards the pocket pasta and burrata pizza, while mocktails and desserts add interest beyond the main courses.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

1,390 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Pocket Pasta

The pocket pasta is repeatedly described as a standout, with one reviewer calling it absolutely worth trying.

Stylish Atmosphere

The restaurant’s beautiful atmosphere and stylish décor make it suitable for relaxed dinners and celebrations.

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What to Eat at Melenzane - City Walk

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Melenzane - City Walk, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 7

Baked pocket pasta Net +4

“Started with the complimentary bread, we ordered morso as the appetizer , short ribs brio and baked pocket pasta everything i mean everything was so delicious and on point from the service to the ambiance loved everything about this place.”
Mushroom ravioli Net +3

“• Mushroom Ravioli: Excellent and definitely worth a try.”
Lasagna Net +3

“The lasagna was absolutely delicious—rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.”
Classic tiramisu Net +2

“The tiramisu for dessert was the perfect sweet finish.”
Burgundy mocktain Net +2

“Got a pizza and pocket pasta with burgundy mocktain and milly cake. Was super delicious.”
Crispy short ribs Net +2

“I highly recommend the Botanica salad and crispy short ribs and the truffle pizza. It was all fresh and so tasty!”
Fries di formaggio Net +2

“From the short ribs risotto to the Marge pizza, prawns, pasta, and the insanely good fries di formaggio, everything was incredibly delicious.”

Honorable mentions (25)

Morso Net +1

“We had MORSO that was made with CRISPY SWEET POTATOES WITH TENDERLOIN AND BBQ MAYO. Brilliant, every one must try it.”
Amber Net +1

“Especially the drink Amber - The jalapeño spice in it was the best!”
Amber and berry colada Net +1

“We had Burrata Pomodoro (5⭐️s), carne arancini (5⭐️s), Crispy Short ribs (5⭐️s), tartufo pizza (5⭐️s), flame chicken (5⭐️s), mamma Mia lasagna (5⭐️s), Drinks - Amber and Berry Colada (5⭐️s) and Pollo Linetto (3.5⭐️s).”
Arabiatta pasta Net +1

“The arabiatta pasta was incredible! Pocket pasta was great.”
Beef brio Net +1

“The Beef Brio, Mille cake and everything else was great.”
Botanica salad Net +1

“I highly recommend the Botanica salad and crispy short ribs and the truffle pizza. It was all fresh and so tasty!”
Bouquet pasta Net +1

“Their Italian dishes are well-crafted — I tried the bouquet pasta, which was delicious and perfectly balanced in flavor, and the mushroom ravioli that literally melts in your mouth.”
Burrata pizza Net +1

“Every dish we ordered was outstanding, from the crispy Fries Di Formaggio, the perfectly cooked Mushroom Ravioli, to the delicious Burrata Pizza. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared.”
Burrata pomodoro Net +1

“We had Burrata Pomodoro (5⭐️s), carne arancini (5⭐️s), Crispy Short ribs (5⭐️s), tartufo pizza (5⭐️s), flame chicken (5⭐️s), mamma Mia lasagna (5⭐️s), Drinks - Amber and Berry Colada (5⭐️s) and Pollo Linetto (3.5⭐️s).”
Carne arancini Net +1

“We had Burrata Pomodoro (5⭐️s), carne arancini (5⭐️s), Crispy Short ribs (5⭐️s), tartufo pizza (5⭐️s), flame chicken (5⭐️s), mamma Mia lasagna (5⭐️s), Drinks - Amber and Berry Colada (5⭐️s) and Pollo Linetto (3.5⭐️s).”
Flame chicken Net +1

“We had Burrata Pomodoro (5⭐️s), carne arancini (5⭐️s), Crispy Short ribs (5⭐️s), tartufo pizza (5⭐️s), flame chicken (5⭐️s), mamma Mia lasagna (5⭐️s), Drinks - Amber and Berry Colada (5⭐️s) and Pollo Linetto (3.5⭐️s).”
Fries di formaggio without pepperoni Net +1

“I had their mashroom ravioli and fries di formaggio without pepperoni. Both were delicious.”
Fuket pasta Net +1

“Try the Fuket pasta it’s too tasty and the shrimp salade .”
Italian barbecue chicken pizza Net +1

“I honestly loved their italian barbecue chicken pizza 🍕 A must try”
Mamma mia lasagna Net +1

“We had Burrata Pomodoro (5⭐️s), carne arancini (5⭐️s), Crispy Short ribs (5⭐️s), tartufo pizza (5⭐️s), flame chicken (5⭐️s), mamma Mia lasagna (5⭐️s), Drinks - Amber and Berry Colada (5⭐️s) and Pollo Linetto (3.5⭐️s).”
Marge pizza Net +1

“From the short ribs risotto to the Marge pizza, prawns, pasta, and the insanely good fries di formaggio, everything was incredibly delicious.”
Milie cake Net +1

“I absolutely love their Milie cake and recently we tried their Tiramisu too. The Milie cake is absolutely delicious and yum!! I cant give it enough stars!”
Mille cake Net +1

“The Beef Brio, Mille cake and everything else was great.”
Pollo linetto Net +1

“We had Burrata Pomodoro (5⭐️s), carne arancini (5⭐️s), Crispy Short ribs (5⭐️s), tartufo pizza (5⭐️s), flame chicken (5⭐️s), mamma Mia lasagna (5⭐️s), Drinks - Amber and Berry Colada (5⭐️s) and Pollo Linetto (3.5⭐️s).”
Pollo san marzano Net +1

“Such a lovely atmosphere and incredibly tasty food 🤍 We came for dinner and ordered the short rib risotto and the pollo San Marzano, both were absolutely delicious, full of flavour, and perfectly done.”
Short rib risotto Net +1

“Such a lovely atmosphere and incredibly tasty food 🤍 We came for dinner and ordered the short rib risotto and the pollo San Marzano, both were absolutely delicious, full of flavour, and perfectly done.”
Short ribs risotto Net +1

“From the short ribs risotto to the Marge pizza, prawns, pasta, and the insanely good fries di formaggio, everything was incredibly delicious.”
Shrimp salade Net +1

“Try the Fuket pasta it’s too tasty and the shrimp salade .”
Wagyu bites Net +1

“Wagyu bites just so yummy”
Chicken pasta alfredo Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“• Chicken Pasta Alfredo: Fairly average.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Chicken pasta dish Net −1

“I ordered a chicken pasta dish and the serving size of the pasta was like a kids meal. I was actually shocked.”
Milly cake slice Net −1

“The milly cake slice was lil too heavy for me annd my frn anlso felt same, also felt overpriced for the slice.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Visit Off-Peak. Consider avoiding busy periods: one diner was quoted 15 minutes but waited over an hour to be seated.

Check Desserts. Ask whether dessert is available before ordering; one diner waited 15 minutes before learning an item was sold out.

Plan the visit

Practical details

City walk - Al Safa St

Al Wasl, Dubai

0 509 765 022

Mon	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Tue	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Wed	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Thu	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Fri	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Small Portions

Multiple diners felt portions were small for the prices, including a chicken pasta serving compared with a kids meal.

Long Waits

A promised 15-minute wait reportedly stretched beyond an hour, so timing and queue communication can be unreliable.

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The Bottom Line

Melenzane is an Italian restaurant in Al Wasl with a stylish, cozy atmosphere and a menu built around richly flavoured, carefully presented dishes. The pocket pasta is the clearest repeat recommendation, while burrata pizza, mushroom ravioli and short ribs risotto also appear often in diners’ orders. Mocktails and desserts give the meal a little more range.

Food quality is generally the draw. Reviews describe fresh ingredients, well-cooked pasta and memorable dishes such as lasagna, crispy short ribs and the burrata pizza. Service is often warm and attentive, and one diner specifically valued being asked about allergies and having ingredients explained.

It has also worked well for birthdays, family meals and dinners with friends. There are some practical caveats. Portions can feel small for the price, and one chicken pasta serving was compared with a children’s meal.

Busy visits have brought a quoted 15-minute wait that became more than an hour, along with slow clearing and missed dishes. The air conditioning has also been criticised during warmer visits. Check dessert availability before settling in, and use the basement parking if driving; one review reported the first hour free.

Some diners mention Fazaa and Esaad discounts, but confirm terms before ordering.