Italian Flavours
Reviewers describe the pizza and pasta as authentic, with one calling out the pizza crust and another recommending whole-wheat dough.
Oregano - Town square
Dubai South
Oregano - Town square is a small Italian restaurant in Dubai South serving classic Italian cuisine inspired by Liguria. Reviews point to pizza, pasta and a relaxed dine-in atmosphere, with outdoor seating that can work well for guests bringing a dog.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
359 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Standout Dishes
The lasagna, pumpkin soup and ravioli fritti were especially well received in one meal, while another praised smoked salmon on risotto.
Friendly Service
Several reviews describe the team as warm and attentive, with staff helping guests choose from the menu and accommodating requests.
Dog Friendly
One visit included a dog seated outdoors, and the team was described as accommodating.
Free Parking
A reviewer notes a two-hour free parking system, useful for a short meal or quick pickup.
Birthday Touch
The team sang a birthday song for a customer's daughter, turning a family meal into a more personal occasion.
Menu Choice
A returning customer noted that the menu had recently changed and offered more choice.
What to Eat at Oregano - Town square 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 - Town square, 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 - Town square, 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
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Aglio e olio Net +1
“Ric was very helpful, Aglio e olio was superb”
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“Ric was very helpful, Aglio e olio was superb”September 2025
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Alfredo con pollo Net +1
“This is soooo delicious food was amazing I tried Alfredo con pollo and Milanese and both dishes was to good amazing taste pure Italian taste Love the food will try again for sure”
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“This is soooo delicious food was amazing I tried Alfredo con pollo and Milanese and both dishes was to good amazing taste pure Italian taste Love the food will try again for sure”April 2024
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Burrata salad Net +1
“Decided to order delivery, i got sea food past, burrata salad and tiramisu. Had no expectations…and what a surprise It was when food came and i opened the bag! Packaging was very spotless, proper, food was hot and looked great! Guys if you in Town Square, I would highly recommend! The food is excellent! Everything! From now on - my fav place in the area! Thx you Oregano for making my Saturday evening better :) Ps. sorry no pic I haven’t planed to write about it :)”
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Review excerpts
“Decided to order delivery, i got sea food past, burrata salad and tiramisu. Had no expectations…and what a surprise It was when food came and i opened the bag! Packaging was very spotless, proper, food was hot and looked great! Guys if you in Town Square, I would highly recommend! The food is excellent! Everything! From now on - my fav place in the area! Thx you Oregano for making my Saturday evening better :) Ps. sorry no pic I haven’t planed to write about it :)”October 2024
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Foccaciana rustica Net +1
“An awesome meal out. We could take the dog and sit outside, and the starters that we got were delicious. The foccaciana rustica was great and the prawns were very flavoursome! Vanisa was a wonderful server and the evening was lovely.”
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“An awesome meal out. We could take the dog and sit outside, and the starters that we got were delicious. The foccaciana rustica was great and the prawns were very flavoursome! Vanisa was a wonderful server and the evening was lovely.”January 2026
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Lasagna Net +1
“The food was really good but the chicken tortellini is ok didn't really like it, but the pumkin soup and ravioli fritti wwas amazing as well as the lasagna and ice tea”
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Review excerpts
“The food was really good but the chicken tortellini is ok didn't really like it, but the pumkin soup and ravioli fritti wwas amazing as well as the lasagna and ice tea”January 2026
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Milanese Net +1
“This is soooo delicious food was amazing I tried Alfredo con pollo and Milanese and both dishes was to good amazing taste pure Italian taste Love the food will try again for sure”
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Review excerpts
“This is soooo delicious food was amazing I tried Alfredo con pollo and Milanese and both dishes was to good amazing taste pure Italian taste Love the food will try again for sure”April 2024
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Pumkin soup Net +1
“The food was really good but the chicken tortellini is ok didn't really like it, but the pumkin soup and ravioli fritti wwas amazing as well as the lasagna and ice tea”
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Review excerpts
“The food was really good but the chicken tortellini is ok didn't really like it, but the pumkin soup and ravioli fritti wwas amazing as well as the lasagna and ice tea”January 2026
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Sea food past Net +1
“Decided to order delivery, i got sea food past, burrata salad and tiramisu. Had no expectations…and what a surprise It was when food came and i opened the bag! Packaging was very spotless, proper, food was hot and looked great! Guys if you in Town Square, I would highly recommend! The food is excellent! Everything! From now on - my fav place in the area! Thx you Oregano for making my Saturday evening better :) Ps. sorry no pic I haven’t planed to write about it :)”
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Review excerpts
“Decided to order delivery, i got sea food past, burrata salad and tiramisu. Had no expectations…and what a surprise It was when food came and i opened the bag! Packaging was very spotless, proper, food was hot and looked great! Guys if you in Town Square, I would highly recommend! The food is excellent! Everything! From now on - my fav place in the area! Thx you Oregano for making my Saturday evening better :) Ps. sorry no pic I haven’t planed to write about it :)”October 2024
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Smoked salmon on risotto Net +1
“Had an amazing lunch here. Decided to try something new away from their delicious pizzas and pasta dishes. I opted to try the smoked salmon on risotto. I was honestly positively surprised by how delicious this meal was.”
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Review excerpts
“Had an amazing lunch here. Decided to try something new away from their delicious pizzas and pasta dishes. I opted to try the smoked salmon on risotto. I was honestly positively surprised by how delicious this meal was.”November 2024
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Tiramisu Net +1
“Decided to order delivery, i got sea food past, burrata salad and tiramisu. Had no expectations…and what a surprise It was when food came and i opened the bag! Packaging was very spotless, proper, food was hot and looked great! Guys if you in Town Square, I would highly recommend! The food is excellent! Everything! From now on - my fav place in the area! Thx you Oregano for making my Saturday evening better :) Ps. sorry no pic I haven’t planed to write about it :)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Decided to order delivery, i got sea food past, burrata salad and tiramisu. Had no expectations…and what a surprise It was when food came and i opened the bag! Packaging was very spotless, proper, food was hot and looked great! Guys if you in Town Square, I would highly recommend! The food is excellent! Everything! From now on - my fav place in the area! Thx you Oregano for making my Saturday evening better :) Ps. sorry no pic I haven’t planed to write about it :)”October 2024
Honorable mentions (1)
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Ravioli fritti Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The food was really good but the chicken tortellini is ok didn't really like it, but the pumkin soup and ravioli fritti wwas amazing as well as the lasagna and ice tea”
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Review excerpts
“The food was really good but the chicken tortellini is ok didn't really like it, but the pumkin soup and ravioli fritti wwas amazing as well as the lasagna and ice tea”January 2026
Drinks 1
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Ice tea Net +1
“The food was really good but the chicken tortellini is ok didn't really like it, but the pumkin soup and ravioli fritti wwas amazing as well as the lasagna and ice tea”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was really good but the chicken tortellini is ok didn't really like it, but the pumkin soup and ravioli fritti wwas amazing as well as the lasagna and ice tea”January 2026
What to Avoid (6)
Food 6
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Chicken tortellini Net −1
“The food was really good but the chicken tortellini is ok didn't really like it, but the pumkin soup and ravioli fritti wwas amazing as well as the lasagna and ice tea”
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Critical review excerpts
“The food was really good but the chicken tortellini is ok didn't really like it, but the pumkin soup and ravioli fritti wwas amazing as well as the lasagna and ice tea”January 2026
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Chicken wings Net −1
“After ordering dinner, we found out this disastrous chicken wings with blood coming out of it”
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Critical review excerpts
“After ordering dinner, we found out this disastrous chicken wings with blood coming out of it”January 2026
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Gnocchi Net −1
“Gnocchi was even still charged to the bill after complaining. The manager didn’t ask why 3/4 of our plates were still full except one because we were too hungry.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Gnocchi was even still charged to the bill after complaining. The manager didn’t ask why 3/4 of our plates were still full except one because we were too hungry.”November 2023
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Gnocchi fritti Net −1
“Gnocchi fritti oily and saggy nothing like its description on the menu.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Gnocchi fritti oily and saggy nothing like its description on the menu.”November 2023
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Pasta frutti di mare Net −1
“Pasta frutti di mare calamari very hard to bite on and no flavor.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Pasta frutti di mare calamari very hard to bite on and no flavor.”November 2023
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White sauce chicken pasta Net −1
“The pasta was some miscellaneous white sauce chicken pasta, I had ordered a vegetarian Siciliana. Luckily, I'm not vegetarian but if somebody else was this would have been BAD. If they ran out or something: first, they should have informed me, and if not they could have at least provided a vegetarian option! I tried one bite of the pasta, it tasted old, stale and the chicken was almost fully undercooked.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The pasta was some miscellaneous white sauce chicken pasta, I had ordered a vegetarian Siciliana. Luckily, I'm not vegetarian but if somebody else was this would have been BAD. If they ran out or something: first, they should have informed me, and if not they could have at least provided a vegetarian option! I tried one bite of the pasta, it tasted old, stale and the chicken was almost fully undercooked.”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Tuesday Deal. Ask about the Tuesday BOGO offer for pizza and pasta; a July 2026 reviewer specifically mentioned it.
Parking Limit. Use the rear parking, but plan around the two-hour free limit rather than treating it as all-day parking.
Outdoor Seating. If you are bringing a dog, request an outdoor table; a January 2026 visit was able to do this.
Pizza Dough. For pizza, consider asking for whole-wheat dough, which one reviewer specifically recommended.
Custom Requests. If you want to adjust a dish, ask whether the kitchen can modify it; one reviewer said requests were accommodated.
Check Delivery. For delivery, check the bag and dish against your order on arrival, as some reviews report spills and substitutions.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Town square
Al Yalayis 2, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery Damage
Some delivery orders arrived spilled or opened, with one reviewer receiving a different dish from the vegetarian pasta ordered.
Food Safety
One delivery review reported chicken wings with blood coming out and dissatisfaction with the response from management.
Inconsistent Cooking
A few older reviews describe bland food, including overcooked pasta, a tasteless pizza and hard-to-bite calamari.
Compact Seating
The branch has limited seating, and one reviewer disliked the backless couch-style seating.
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The Bottom Line
Oregano - Town square is a small Italian restaurant in Dubai South where the main draw is a sit-down meal of pizza, pasta and other Italian dishes. Reviews are especially useful for diners choosing between the lasagna, pumpkin soup, ravioli fritti, smoked salmon on risotto and aglio e olio, with several guests describing the flavours as authentic and the portions as good. The atmosphere comes across as cosy, with both indoor and outdoor tables.
Outdoor seating has suited guests bringing a dog, and the team has also been praised for family touches such as singing a birthday song. Seating is limited, though, and one reviewer disliked the backless couch-style seating. Parking is available behind the branch, with two hours free.
Service is one of the more consistent positives in the recent reviews: staff are often described as friendly, attentive and helpful with menu recommendations. There is also a reported Tuesday BOGO offer on pizza and pasta, worth checking before you go. If ordering delivery, be more cautious.
Several reviews mention spilled packaging, a wrong dish or poor handling of complaints, while dine-in feedback is generally more favourable. Food quality is not completely consistent across the review history, so inspect delivery orders promptly and raise any problem immediately.