Marina terrace
The outdoor terrace pairs dinner with marina views and a garden-like setting, especially appealing on cooler evenings.
Oregano Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina
Oregano Dubai Marina serves classic Italian cuisine inspired by Liguria, with a marina-side terrace and outdoor seating. Reviews point to generous pasta dishes, including pesto pasta and steakhouse risotto, alongside a relaxed setting for casual dinners or family meals.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
620 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
Portions are often described as large; even the kids’ spaghetti and meatballs portion was more than enough for a light eater.
Good value
Several diners found the pricing reasonable for the Marina location, quality and portion sizes, with half portions also available.
Pesto strengths
Spaghetti pesto and pesto pasta are recurring standouts, making the Ligurian-inspired angle especially relevant for pasta lovers.
Vegetarian choice
The menu includes plenty of vegetarian options; one review specifically recommends the truffle ravioli and kale and quinoa salad.
Family friendly
Reviews mention kids’ meals, generous portions and a welcoming atmosphere for family lunches.
Celebration touch
Birthday diners reported attentive service, an impressive dessert and a complimentary birthday cake with a song.
What to Eat at Oregano Dubai Marina 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 Oregano Dubai Marina, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Oregano 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.
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Caesar salad Net +2
“The food was so flavorful and consistent that I barely had time to take pictures! I highly recommend trying the Caesar salad and lasagna, which comes with a delicious truffle sauce.”
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“The food was so flavorful and consistent that I barely had time to take pictures! I highly recommend trying the Caesar salad and lasagna, which comes with a delicious truffle sauce.”January 2025
“My boyfriend took Caesar salad and carbonara pasta. He also appreciated the quality of the food and its taste.”December 2024
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Lasagna Net +2
“The lasagna was easily the best we've had—rich, flavorful, and perfectly baked.”
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“The lasagna was easily the best we've had—rich, flavorful, and perfectly baked.”April 2025
“The food was so flavorful and consistent that I barely had time to take pictures! I highly recommend trying the Caesar salad and lasagna, which comes with a delicious truffle sauce.”January 2025
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Prawns & quinoa salad Net +2
“Prawns and quinoa salad are very amazing the steak house rissoto always the best the chef make it the always the best food for us.”
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“Prawns and quinoa salad are very amazing the steak house rissoto always the best the chef make it the always the best food for us.”June 2026
“we had their prawns & quinoa salad as our starter and steakhouse risotto for main course, everything was just perfect.”June 2026
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Steakhouse risotto Net +2
“we had their prawns & quinoa salad as our starter and steakhouse risotto for main course, everything was just perfect.”
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“we had their prawns & quinoa salad as our starter and steakhouse risotto for main course, everything was just perfect.”June 2026
“Prawns and quinoa salad are very amazing the steak house rissoto always the best the chef make it the always the best food for us.”June 2026
Honorable mentions (18)
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Carbonara pasta Net +1
“My boyfriend took Caesar salad and carbonara pasta. He also appreciated the quality of the food and its taste.”
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“My boyfriend took Caesar salad and carbonara pasta. He also appreciated the quality of the food and its taste.”December 2024
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Fresh burrata salad Net +1
“The creamy pasta and fresh burrata salad were absolutely delicious, complemented by the cozy and inviting ambiance.”
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“The creamy pasta and fresh burrata salad were absolutely delicious, complemented by the cozy and inviting ambiance.”January 2025
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Garlic bread Net +1
“The pizza was delicious, the soup was warm and comforting with their garlic bread!”
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“The pizza was delicious, the soup was warm and comforting with their garlic bread!”February 2026
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Kale and quinoa salad Net +1
“The truffle ravioli are a must-try, and the kale and quinoa salad is just as highly recommended.”
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“The truffle ravioli are a must-try, and the kale and quinoa salad is just as highly recommended.”November 2025
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Parmesan wings Net +1
“The foods are surprisingly tasteful— I really like the Parmesan Wings, Pasta Penne Milanese and the Truffle & Burrata.”
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“The foods are surprisingly tasteful— I really like the Parmesan Wings, Pasta Penne Milanese and the Truffle & Burrata.”May 2026
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Pasta penne milanese Net +1
“The foods are surprisingly tasteful— I really like the Parmesan Wings, Pasta Penne Milanese and the Truffle & Burrata.”
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“The foods are surprisingly tasteful— I really like the Parmesan Wings, Pasta Penne Milanese and the Truffle & Burrata.”May 2026
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Ravioli fritters Net +1
“Glerose was very nice and served us well! We enjoyed the ambience outside and liked the dinner. Especially liked the ravioli fritters and spaghetti pesto!”
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“Glerose was very nice and served us well! We enjoyed the ambience outside and liked the dinner. Especially liked the ravioli fritters and spaghetti pesto!”May 2026
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Salmon with vegetables Net +1
“I took salmon with vegetables and orange juice. I've never tried salmon better, it was very soft and juicy.”
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“I took salmon with vegetables and orange juice. I've never tried salmon better, it was very soft and juicy.”December 2024
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Spaghetti pesto Net +1
“Glerose was very nice and served us well! We enjoyed the ambience outside and liked the dinner. Especially liked the ravioli fritters and spaghetti pesto!”
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“Glerose was very nice and served us well! We enjoyed the ambience outside and liked the dinner. Especially liked the ravioli fritters and spaghetti pesto!”May 2026
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Speghetti and meat balls Net +1
“The speghetti and meat balls were spot on, we got the kids portion because my wife is a light eater and the portion was more than enough for her!”
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“The speghetti and meat balls were spot on, we got the kids portion because my wife is a light eater and the portion was more than enough for her!”February 2026
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Stone-oven pizzas Net +1
“From perfectly cooked pastas to delicious stone-oven pizzas, the quality is consistently outstanding.”
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“From perfectly cooked pastas to delicious stone-oven pizzas, the quality is consistently outstanding.”December 2025
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Tre amici pizza Net +1
“The real star of the show, though, is their mouthwatering pizza. We tried the Tre Amici and Truffle Cream pizza, and it was a true delight. If you're looking for a perfect blend of scenery and delicious pizza, Oregano is the place to be! 🍕🌅”
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“The real star of the show, though, is their mouthwatering pizza. We tried the Tre Amici and Truffle Cream pizza, and it was a true delight. If you're looking for a perfect blend of scenery and delicious pizza, Oregano is the place to be! 🍕🌅”October 2023
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Truffle & burrata Net +1
“The foods are surprisingly tasteful— I really like the Parmesan Wings, Pasta Penne Milanese and the Truffle & Burrata.”
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“The foods are surprisingly tasteful— I really like the Parmesan Wings, Pasta Penne Milanese and the Truffle & Burrata.”May 2026
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Truffle and burrata pizza Net +1
“Must try Aglio Olio with extra garlic and mushrooms Truffle and Burrata Pizza with mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes as toppings. Worth it!!!!!”
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“Must try Aglio Olio with extra garlic and mushrooms Truffle and Burrata Pizza with mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes as toppings. Worth it!!!!!”March 2026
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Truffle cream pizza Net +1
“The real star of the show, though, is their mouthwatering pizza. We tried the Tre Amici and Truffle Cream pizza, and it was a true delight. If you're looking for a perfect blend of scenery and delicious pizza, Oregano is the place to be! 🍕🌅”
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Review excerpts
“The real star of the show, though, is their mouthwatering pizza. We tried the Tre Amici and Truffle Cream pizza, and it was a true delight. If you're looking for a perfect blend of scenery and delicious pizza, Oregano is the place to be! 🍕🌅”October 2023
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Truffle ravioli Net +1
“The truffle ravioli are a must-try, and the kale and quinoa salad is just as highly recommended.”
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“The truffle ravioli are a must-try, and the kale and quinoa salad is just as highly recommended.”November 2025
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Aglio olio Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Must try Aglio Olio with extra garlic and mushrooms Truffle and Burrata Pizza with mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes as toppings. Worth it!!!!!”
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“Must try Aglio Olio with extra garlic and mushrooms Truffle and Burrata Pizza with mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes as toppings. Worth it!!!!!”March 2026
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Fondant au chocolat Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“There are so many wonderful aspects of this restaurant, but I managed to capture a picture of their dessert, fondant au chocolat. The best part of this dessert is the ice cream, which doesn't have that unpleasant old egg smell.”
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What to Avoid (4)
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Calamari Net −1
“However, calamari was far from expectation.”
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“However, calamari was far from expectation.”October 2025
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Chicken pasta Net −1
“The chicken in the chicken pasta was overcooked. In general, we didn't like the food”
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“The chicken in the chicken pasta was overcooked. In general, we didn't like the food”February 2026
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Tre amici pizza with chicken and beef Net −1
“I ordered Tre Amici Pizza with chicken and beef, but it arrived with beef only and no chicken at all. In addition, the staff’s behavior was below standard, as they seemed rushed and did not handle the order properly. The taste was also below expectations. Overall, a disappointing experience. Please pay more attention to order accuracy, food quality, and customer service.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered Tre Amici Pizza with chicken and beef, but it arrived with beef only and no chicken at all. In addition, the staff’s behavior was below standard, as they seemed rushed and did not handle the order properly. The taste was also below expectations. Overall, a disappointing experience. Please pay more attention to order accuracy, food quality, and customer service.”February 2026
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White riccoto Net −1
“Worst I have ordered white riccoto, they provided pink souce Quality of food was worst. WE GOT FOOD POISONING AND STOMACH UPSET.”
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“Worst I have ordered white riccoto, they provided pink souce Quality of food was worst. WE GOT FOOD POISONING AND STOMACH UPSET.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose weather. Aim for cooler months or pleasant evenings if you want the terrace; one reviewer specifically enjoyed it during winter.
Share portions. Ask about half portions when sharing or ordering lightly; a reviewer found them generous and reasonably priced.
Try pesto. For a first pasta order, consider spaghetti pesto or pesto pasta, both specifically praised in separate visits.
Check orders. When ordering a customised pizza, confirm the toppings on arrival; one Tre Amici Pizza arrived without the requested chicken.
Vegetarian picks. Vegetarian diners can start with the truffle ravioli or kale and quinoa salad, both directly recommended by a reviewer.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Silverene Tower
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Hygiene concern
One delivery customer reported finding two body hairs in a pasta dish and said the incident raised hygiene concerns.
Food inconsistency
Not every dish lands: one diner found the pizza ordinary and the chicken in chicken pasta overcooked.
Order errors
A Tre Amici Pizza ordered with chicken and beef reportedly arrived with beef only, alongside complaints about rushed service.
Summer terrace
Outdoor seating is less comfortable in hot weather, despite being a strong choice when temperatures are pleasant.
Ingredient allegation
One customer alleged that a chef bought frozen lasagna and supermarket ranch dressing; this is a reported concern, not an independently verified finding.
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The Bottom Line
Oregano Dubai Marina is a Ligurian-inspired Italian restaurant on the Marina Walk, with a terrace that many diners enjoy for the views and garden-like outdoor setting. It suits a relaxed dinner, family lunch or casual gathering, particularly when the weather is cool enough to sit outside. The menu’s strongest review-backed choices include spaghetti pesto, steakhouse risotto, lasagna and truffle ravioli.
Diners also mention generous pasta portions, kids’ meals and half portions that work well for sharing or lighter appetites. Vegetarian options are available, and birthday reviewers have described a thoughtful dessert and cake experience. Value is a recurring positive: several customers found the prices reasonable for the location and portion sizes.
Service is usually described as friendly and attentive, though one visit involved rushed handling and an incorrect Tre Amici Pizza topping. Food quality is not completely consistent either; reviews mention ordinary pizza, overcooked chicken and overcooked Aglio Olio. There are also two more serious customer-reported cautions: a delivery order allegedly contained two body hairs, while another review reported stomach upset after eating.
One customer additionally raised questions about frozen lasagna allegedly being purchased from Carrefour. These reports are unverified, but worth noting if hygiene or delivery reliability is a deciding factor.