Oppidan

Oppidan

Umm Suqeim

Restaurant Open now 04 345 9432

Oppidan is an Italian-inspired restaurant in a villa in Umm Suqeim, with a relaxed, home-like setting and an open kitchen. Reviews particularly point to its freshly made pasta, including the Ragu Fettuccine, alongside well-received pizzas and desserts.

Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
550 ratings
5★
77%
4★
11%
3★
3%
2★
2%
1★
7%

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The Good Stuff

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Strong pasta

The Ragu Fettuccine is a standout, with one two-visit review rating it 9/10 for its comforting, flavorful short-rib sauce.

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Calm setting

The villa setting, warm lighting and garden terrace create a quiet, home-like atmosphere for relaxed meals and date nights.

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What to Eat at Oppidan

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

Food 10

  1. Ragu fettuccine Net +4
    “The Ragu Fettuccine (9/10) was excellent — comforting, flavorful, and clearly the standout dish.”
  2. Tiramisu Net +4
    “Thank you for the great hospitality. See you soon again .. oops don’t miss there tiramisu 🤩🫵🏻”
  3. Mille foglie Net +3
    “We had everything on the menu Pizza, Pasta, and so much more. Everything was delicious the mille feuille and the ice cream are a must-try.”
  4. Nutella bomboloni Net +3
    “To round it all off, we had their amazing Nutella Bombolini. I definitely recommend Oppidan, and every dish we had today.”
  5. Stracciatella pizza Net +3
    “The Stracciatella Pizza was good, and I really liked the topping, but the dough wasn’t exactly my personal preference. I usually enjoy a softer, more fluffy pizza dough, while this one had a slightly crunchier texture.”
  6. Arrabbiata pasta Net +2
    “The Arrabbiata pasta packs just the right amount of heat, full of bold, comforting flavors, and the spicy prawns are a definite highlight—succulent, well-seasoned, and absolutely addictive.”
  7. Beef carpaccio Net +2
    “For starters, the Caesar salad under a parmesan tower delivered, the mushroom arancini were perfectly crisp, the beef carpaccio delicate and balanced, and the vitello tonnato was beautifully executed.”
  8. Chicken rigatoni Net +2
    “Chicken rigatoni:6/10 , decent. Mostly tasted like lemon .”
  9. Mushroom arancini Net +2
    “The Mushroom Arancini were also really good and a nice addition to the meal.”
  10. Spicy pepperoni pizza Net +2
    “We started with the lentil salad and Caesar salad, then ordered the chicken liver and spicy pepperoni pizza,the pizza dough was incredibly light, fresh, and delicious. We also tried the ragu pasta, seafood pasta, and gnocchi, and every single dish was outstanding. The Milanese and seabass were equally exceptional.”
Honorable mentions (29)
  1. Chicken croquettes Net +1
    “The Chicken Croquettes (8/10) were crisp and satisfying.”
  2. Anchovy and caper pizza Net +1
    “Mains kicked off with pizzas: the stracciatella pizza was breathtaking, while the anchovy and caper pizza was bold, briny, and satisfying. The crust alone is addictive.”
  3. Bianca pizza Net +1
    “The Chicken Rigatoni (8/10) was good, and the Bianca pizza (8.5/10) delivered nicely on its truffle profile.”
  4. Bluefin tuna Net +1
    “The Bluefin Tuna (7.5/10) was fresh but fairly simple, while the Yellowtail (6.5/10) was the weakest dish we tried and lacked the depth expected from the dressing and the fish did not feel fresh.”
  5. Broccolini Net +1
    “Broccolini (8/10) was a dependable side.”
  6. Burnt pistachio cheesecake Net +1
    “They have some of the best desserts like their burnt pistachio cheesecake.”
  7. Burrata Net +1
    “The burrata was decent, although the peeled tomatoes took away both the texture and visual appeal of the dish.”
  8. Burrata with cherry tomatoes and basil Net +1
    “Among the salads, the Burrata with cherry tomatoes and basil (8.5/10) stood out for its quality ingredients, while the Oppidan Caesar (8/10) and Lentil Salad (8/10) were well balanced and consistent.”
  9. Calamari fritti Net +1
    “The Calamari Fritti (8/10) was light and properly fried.”
  10. Ceasar salad Net +1
    “- Ceasar salad ( fav )”
  11. Cerignola olives Net +1
    “The House Focaccia (8.5/10) was excellent — fresh, airy, and very well executed — while the Cerignola Olives (7.5/10) were decent but straightforward.”
  12. Chicken liver with polenta and balsamic Net +1
    “For starters, the Chicken Liver with polenta and balsamic (8.5/10) was a highlight — rich, well cooked, and nicely paired.”
  13. Chicken milanses Net +1
    “Comfort foood that what we enjoyed 🫯 we picked burrata + oppidan caesar (so good) + shaved zucchini (too oniony so it was not balanced) + spicy pep + mushroom arancini + chicken rigatoni + pesto spaghetti and the top dish for me was the chicken milanses with a squeeze of lemon and fries on side. So good!”
  14. Hot chocolate Net +1
    “The star of the show had to be their hot chocolate which was topped with a homemade marshmallow!”
  15. House focaccia Net +1
    “The House Focaccia (8.5/10) was excellent — fresh, airy, and very well executed — while the Cerignola Olives (7.5/10) were decent but straightforward.”
  16. Lentil salad Net +1
    “Among the salads, the Burrata with cherry tomatoes and basil (8.5/10) stood out for its quality ingredients, while the Oppidan Caesar (8/10) and Lentil Salad (8/10) were well balanced and consistent.”
  17. Mushroom truffle pizza Net +1
    “We ordered the seafood linguine, mushroom truffle pizza, prawns, and tea. The seafood was fresh and flavorful, especially the prawns, and the pizza had a very nice crust with rich truffle flavor without being too heavy.”
  18. Olives Net +1
    “I highly recommend the risotto and Arabiatta pasta... the olives are super tasty too!”
  19. Oppidan cesar Net +1
    “Oppidan Cesar: 9.5/10 solid Cesar salad.”
  20. Pink sauce rigatoni Net +1
    “Then came the pasta: the pink sauce rigatoni was light and citrusy, but the ragu fettuccine with 48-hour slow-cooked short ribs stole the show—rich, comforting, and deeply flavorful.”
  21. Pistachio cheesecake Net +1
    “The pistachio cheesecake was such a nice end to the meal. Highly recommended.”
  22. Ragu fettuccine with 48-hour slow-cooked short ribs Net +1
    “Then came the pasta: the pink sauce rigatoni was light and citrusy, but the ragu fettuccine with 48-hour slow-cooked short ribs stole the show—rich, comforting, and deeply flavorful.”
  23. Soft serve topped with olive oil and salt Net +1
    “Dessert was phenomenal: tiramisu with fluffy mascarpone and the soft serve topped with olive oil and salt, simple, clean, and perfectly balanced.”
  24. Spicy prawns Net +1
    “The Arrabbiata pasta packs just the right amount of heat, full of bold, comforting flavors, and the spicy prawns are a definite highlight—succulent, well-seasoned, and absolutely addictive.”
  25. Tortellini Net +1
    “The best mille feuille, tortellini, pizza everything so fresh and full of flavour”
  26. Truffle gnocchi Net +1
    “The pizza was a solid 10 out of 10. The Ragu Fettuccine was really nice, and the Truffle Gnocchi was light and flavorful.”
  27. Veal limone Net +1
    “- veal Limone ( so good. SO GOOD )”
  28. Vitello tonnato Net +1
    “For starters, the Caesar salad under a parmesan tower delivered, the mushroom arancini were perfectly crisp, the beef carpaccio delicate and balanced, and the vitello tonnato was beautifully executed.”
  29. Shaved zucchini Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “- shaved Zuchinni ( MAGICAL. So fresh. So good. DO NOT SKIP THIS )”

Drinks 1

  1. Matcha Net +1
    “I would like to highlight Christian, the barista, for his amazing coffee and matcha both were perfectly made and truly enjoyable.”
What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

  1. French toast Net −1
    “Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy the French toast. We had requested that all the dishes be served together, but the French toast arrived first. By the time we waited for the rest of the food, it had melted and become quite hard, which affected the taste and texture.”
  2. Pepperoni pizza Net −1
    “The food overall was great, but I have a small note about the pepperoni pizza the meat had an unpleasant, slightly gamey taste.”
  3. Pesto spaghetti Net −1
    “We ordered olives, pesto spaghetti, and pizza. The olives were excellent—fresh and flavorful. I personally didn’t enjoy the pasta; perhaps it was the flour, but the texture felt off, and the pesto sauce was just average.”
  4. Yellowtail Net −1
    “The Bluefin Tuna (7.5/10) was fresh but fairly simple, while the Yellowtail (6.5/10) was the weakest dish we tried and lacked the depth expected from the dressing and the fish did not feel fresh.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book ahead. Reserve ahead for weekends: reviewers describe the restaurant as packed and some walk-ins had awkward seating experiences.

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Try pasta. Start with the Ragu Fettuccine if you want the most consistently praised main; one reviewer called it the menu's standout.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Villa 1092 Al Wasl Rd
Umm Suqeim Second - Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai
04 345 9432
Mon8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Common Concerns

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Small portions

Several diners felt portions were small for the price, particularly for starters such as the chicken croquettes and calamari.

Cooking odours

Indoor tables can expose you to cooking smells; one review specifically reported a heavy fried-oil odour on arrival.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

around 400 AED

lunch for 2 people

“Total was around 400 AED for 2 people which felt reasonable for the quality, location, and overall dining experience”
Google review · May 2026
DXB
LOCAL

The Bottom Line

Oppidan is a villa-based Italian restaurant in Umm Suqeim, suited to relaxed lunches, dinners, date nights and casual family meals. You can order familiar Italian comfort food with creative touches, from the Ragu Fettuccine and chicken rigatoni to pizzas, burrata and the Oppidan Caesar. The open kitchen and fresh pasta displays give the meal a more personal, home-style feel than a mall restaurant.

The strongest pattern in the reviews is pasta, with the Ragu Fettuccine repeatedly praised; one detailed diner rated it 9/10, while another called it one of the best pastas they had eaten. Pizza also performs well, especially the thin crust and spicy pepperoni, although dough and toppings are not universally loved. Desserts are worth planning for: the Mille Foglie, tiramisu, burnt pistachio cheesecake and Nutella Bombolini all receive specific praise.

The setting is calm, warm and stylish, with attractive indoor and outdoor seating. Service is usually attentive, though a few walk-in visits involved awkward seating or reservation handling. Book ahead on weekends, and consider sitting outside if cooking smells bother you; indoor tables can be close to the kitchen.

Parking is available, but spaces are tight. One lunch for two was reported at around 400 AED, which felt reasonable for the food and setting, though several diners found portions modest.

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