Light pizza
The pizza is repeatedly praised for its thin, crispy or exceptionally light dough, including a vegetarian version with generous toppings.
Ombrelli Italian Street Kitchen Dubai
Motor City
Ombrelli is an Italian street-kitchen restaurant in Motor City serving dine-in and takeaway dishes such as pizza and fresh pasta. Reviews point to its light, crispy pizza, homemade pasta and distinctive umbrella-filled interior, making it an appealing stop for a relaxed Italian meal with a photogenic setting.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
102 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh pasta
Several diners describe the pasta as fresh or homemade; one reviewer especially liked the signature pasta’s generous portion and freshness.
Italian design
The ceiling covered in umbrellas, open kitchen and Italian music give the small restaurant a distinctive atmosphere that diners find warm and photo-friendly.
Burrata salad
The burrata salad is described as flavourful and good value, making it a useful lighter counterpoint to the pizza and pasta.
Open cooking
Pizza can be prepared in front of you in an old-school stove, while the open kitchen lets diners watch the chefs at work.
Generous portions
A regular diner says portions are more than enough, and another review calls the signature pasta a particularly large serving.
Easy parking
Reviewers mention parking outside and in the basement, with underground parking suggested for avoiding a parking fee.
What to Eat at Ombrelli Italian Street Kitchen Dubai 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 Ombrelli Italian Street Kitchen Dubai, 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 Ombrelli Italian Street Kitchen Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Burrata Net +1
“Loved the pizza and Burrata. Unlike the reviews, service was fast”
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“Loved the pizza and Burrata. Unlike the reviews, service was fast”March 2024
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Burrata salad Net +1
“Pizza was so delicious, super light. Perfect dough. Burrata salad was great value and full of flavors”
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“Pizza was so delicious, super light. Perfect dough. Burrata salad was great value and full of flavors”January 2025
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Chicken nuggets Net +1
“I love their chicken nuggets and fries. Unfortunately their pasta tastes very hard and raw. I didn’t like the chicken and pasta. I tried their spaghetti and also the macaroni and it was not at all close to Italian. But their chicken nuggets and fries is delicious.”
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“I love their chicken nuggets and fries. Unfortunately their pasta tastes very hard and raw. I didn’t like the chicken and pasta. I tried their spaghetti and also the macaroni and it was not at all close to Italian. But their chicken nuggets and fries is delicious.”October 2024
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Fries Net +1
“I love their chicken nuggets and fries. Unfortunately their pasta tastes very hard and raw. I didn’t like the chicken and pasta. I tried their spaghetti and also the macaroni and it was not at all close to Italian. But their chicken nuggets and fries is delicious.”
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“I love their chicken nuggets and fries. Unfortunately their pasta tastes very hard and raw. I didn’t like the chicken and pasta. I tried their spaghetti and also the macaroni and it was not at all close to Italian. But their chicken nuggets and fries is delicious.”October 2024
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Margherita pizza Net +1
“We ordered the Margherita pizza and truffle mushroom pasta, and both were outstanding. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, with the pizza dough delightfully light and the pasta homemade and bursting with flavor.”
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“We ordered the Margherita pizza and truffle mushroom pasta, and both were outstanding. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, with the pizza dough delightfully light and the pasta homemade and bursting with flavor.”November 2024
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Napolitain pizza Net +1
“One of top 3 best napolitain pizza i ate in dubai, great price to value and they had a MAy offer which was even better deal with great price and taste , totally recommend this place for napolitain pizza.”
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“One of top 3 best napolitain pizza i ate in dubai, great price to value and they had a MAy offer which was even better deal with great price and taste , totally recommend this place for napolitain pizza.”May 2024
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Nuggets meal Net +1
“We came here at 8 pm on Wednesday evening, and we ordered salad, pizza, and nuggets meal for kids The salad came after 25 min The nuggets came after 35 min The pizza came after 45 min The taste is nice, and you can feel its made with fresh ingredients. However! Service wise, it's really slow, and staff are not approaching customers to explain reasons for delay!”
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“We came here at 8 pm on Wednesday evening, and we ordered salad, pizza, and nuggets meal for kids The salad came after 25 min The nuggets came after 35 min The pizza came after 45 min The taste is nice, and you can feel its made with fresh ingredients. However! Service wise, it's really slow, and staff are not approaching customers to explain reasons for delay!”February 2024
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Ombrelli's signature pasta Net +1
“I can highly recommend Ombrelli's Signature Pasta (their sauce has amazing aftertaste; after boiling it is put on top of parmigiano head) and Quatro Fromaggi Pizza (incredibly thin dough; light, but rish taste of cheeses; done in the open fire).”
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“I can highly recommend Ombrelli's Signature Pasta (their sauce has amazing aftertaste; after boiling it is put on top of parmigiano head) and Quatro Fromaggi Pizza (incredibly thin dough; light, but rish taste of cheeses; done in the open fire).”January 2024
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Pasta dishes Net +1
“Very delicious and well-presented food, both the pizza and pasta dishes are outstanding. The staff is super friendly. A new favorite restaurant 🌷👍 💯”
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“Very delicious and well-presented food, both the pizza and pasta dishes are outstanding. The staff is super friendly. A new favorite restaurant 🌷👍 💯”January 2024
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Pizzas Net +1
“The best Italian restaurant in Dubai, Simply if you are craving really good pizzas or pastas, hand made with love, this is your best choice”
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“The best Italian restaurant in Dubai, Simply if you are craving really good pizzas or pastas, hand made with love, this is your best choice”June 2024
Honorable mentions (6)
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Quatro fromaggi pizza Net +1
“I can highly recommend Ombrelli's Signature Pasta (their sauce has amazing aftertaste; after boiling it is put on top of parmigiano head) and Quatro Fromaggi Pizza (incredibly thin dough; light, but rish taste of cheeses; done in the open fire).”
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“I can highly recommend Ombrelli's Signature Pasta (their sauce has amazing aftertaste; after boiling it is put on top of parmigiano head) and Quatro Fromaggi Pizza (incredibly thin dough; light, but rish taste of cheeses; done in the open fire).”January 2024
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Signature pasta Net +1
“Loved their signature pasta, huge portions with freshness in every bite”
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“Loved their signature pasta, huge portions with freshness in every bite”September 2024
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Tagliatelle Net +1
“I was delighted with my pasta. All pasta they serve are fresh so that makes a huge difference to the dish. My pasta was a tagliatelle in white sauce with pesto. Again , well made, saucy and a generous portion.”
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“I was delighted with my pasta. All pasta they serve are fresh so that makes a huge difference to the dish. My pasta was a tagliatelle in white sauce with pesto. Again , well made, saucy and a generous portion.”March 2024
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Tiramisu Net +1
“After our meal, our server surprised us with a complimentary tiramisu as a gesture, explaining they’d been making a bit of noise preparing it in the kitchen. This thoughtful touch was so appreciated, and once we tasted it, we were blown away—it was the best tiramisu I’ve ever had!”
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“After our meal, our server surprised us with a complimentary tiramisu as a gesture, explaining they’d been making a bit of noise preparing it in the kitchen. This thoughtful touch was so appreciated, and once we tasted it, we were blown away—it was the best tiramisu I’ve ever had!”November 2024
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Truffle mushroom pasta Net +1
“We ordered the Margherita pizza and truffle mushroom pasta, and both were outstanding. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, with the pizza dough delightfully light and the pasta homemade and bursting with flavor.”
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“We ordered the Margherita pizza and truffle mushroom pasta, and both were outstanding. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, with the pizza dough delightfully light and the pasta homemade and bursting with flavor.”November 2024
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Vegetarian pizza Net +1
“The vegetarian pizza was great. Perfectly baked and thin crusted. With a generous topping of sauce and veggies.”
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“The vegetarian pizza was great. Perfectly baked and thin crusted. With a generous topping of sauce and veggies.”March 2024
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Apple juice Net +1
“Fresh apple juice was so so good and refreshing! They have great choice of fresh juices with no added sugar.”
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“Fresh apple juice was so so good and refreshing! They have great choice of fresh juices with no added sugar.”October 2024
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Lemonade Net +1
“I ordered an lemonade and pasta , 100/10 , amazing service , amazing food”
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“I ordered an lemonade and pasta , 100/10 , amazing service , amazing food”January 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Macaroni Net −1
“Unfortunately their pasta tastes very hard and raw. I didn’t like the chicken and pasta. I tried their spaghetti and also the macaroni and it was not at all close to Italian.”
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“Unfortunately their pasta tastes very hard and raw. I didn’t like the chicken and pasta. I tried their spaghetti and also the macaroni and it was not at all close to Italian.”October 2024
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Spaghetti Net −1
“Unfortunately their pasta tastes very hard and raw. I didn’t like the chicken and pasta. I tried their spaghetti and also the macaroni and it was not at all close to Italian.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Unfortunately their pasta tastes very hard and raw. I didn’t like the chicken and pasta. I tried their spaghetti and also the macaroni and it was not at all close to Italian.”October 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit off-peak. Consider an earlier or quieter visit: one evening saw salad, nuggets and pizza arrive 25, 35 and 45 minutes after ordering.
Allow time. If ordering several dishes, allow extra time or confirm timing first; one table left before its second order arrived.
Use basement. For parking, check the basement if you want to avoid paying; a reviewer specifically recommended underground parking.
Try signature. The Signature Pasta is worth considering: a reviewer highlighted its sauce, parmigiano-head presentation and generous portion.
Ask availability. Check that your chosen dish is available before settling in, since one diner was told noodles were out of stock after ordering.
Choose pizza. If you prefer a lighter pizza, the vegetarian version was described as thin-crusted, well baked and generously topped with sauce and vegetables.
Plan the visit
Practical details
First avenue mall
Motor City, Dubai
Common Concerns
Slow service
Two diners reported long waits, including food arriving 25, 35 and 45 minutes apart, with little explanation from staff.
Delivery pressure
One visit deteriorated when delivery orders appeared to take priority over diners, leaving a second order undelivered.
Pasta inconsistency
Although many reviews praise the pasta, one diner found the spaghetti and macaroni hard and raw, with sauces they felt were not Italian-style.
Limited vegetarian
One review says the vegetarian selection is limited, despite another diner enjoying the vegetarian pizza.
Order availability
A diner was told after 40 minutes that noodles were out of stock and had to change the order.
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The Bottom Line
Ombrelli is an Italian street-kitchen restaurant in Motor City where the main draw is freshly prepared pizza and pasta. The pizza gets especially consistent praise for its thin, crispy or unusually light dough. The vegetarian pizza, Margherita and Quatro Fromaggi are among the dishes reviewers mention, while the Signature Pasta is noted for its sauce, generous portion and presentation over a parmigiano head.
There is more to the visit than the plate. The umbrella-covered ceiling is a distinctive photo backdrop, and diners also mention the open kitchen, Italian music and a warm, family-run feel. Pizza can be prepared in front of you in an old-school stove, and one review describes homemade pasta being made right in front of guests.
The burrata salad is another well-liked, lighter choice. Service is the main caution. Some visits were friendly and fast, but others involved waits of 25 to 45 minutes, poor updates and delivery orders taking priority.
A diner also encountered noodles being out of stock, while another found the pasta hard and raw; experiences are not completely consistent. Parking is available outside or in the basement, with underground parking suggested if you want to avoid a fee. A summer promotion once offered pizza and salad for 40AED, though that is not a current price guarantee.