Kids’ area
The separate play area gives children somewhere to play while parents finish their meal.
Osteria Mario - Dubai Festival City
Dubai Festival City
Osteria Mario is an Italian family restaurant in Dubai Festival City, with a separate kids’ play area and a menu that also brings in Georgian favourites. Reviews point to well-liked pizzas, Georgian khinkali and generous family meals, making it a flexible choice when diners want different cuisines at one table.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
766 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dual cuisine
Italian and Georgian dishes work well together, from pizza and pasta to khachapuri and khinkali.
Georgian dishes
Reviews specifically praise juicy beef khinkali, rich khachapuri and hearty Georgian specialities.
Pizza highlight
The Ham and Mushroom pizza made a particularly strong impression, while pepperoni and BBQ pizzas also drew praise.
Fast service
One review found the food arrived promptly and hot, useful when dining with children.
Spacious setting
The dining room is described as spacious, with greenery and a relaxed visual feel.
Dietary choice
The Georgian menu includes plenty of gluten-free options, according to one diner.
Birthday option
Children’s parties can include a make-your-own-pizza activity, decorations and coordinated food service.
What to Eat at Osteria Mario - Dubai Festival City 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 Osteria Mario - Dubai Festival City, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Osteria Mario - Dubai Festival City got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Khachapuri adjarian Net +2
“As regards the food - borsch, adjarian khachapuri and syrniki were quite good”
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Review excerpts
“As regards the food - borsch, adjarian khachapuri and syrniki were quite good”March 2026
“The Beef Cheeks with Mashed were incredibly tender, the Khachapuri Adjarian was rich and comforting, and the Grande Carbonara was done properly without being too heavy.”May 2026
Honorable mentions (22)
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Beef carpaccio Net +1
“We order beef Khinkali (the georgian dumpling), Khachaburi (georgian pizza), beef carpaccio and black ink seafood pasta. Every dishes are fantastic. They have all the perfect flavor and very delicious.”
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“We order beef Khinkali (the georgian dumpling), Khachaburi (georgian pizza), beef carpaccio and black ink seafood pasta. Every dishes are fantastic. They have all the perfect flavor and very delicious.”February 2026
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Beef cheeks with mashed Net +1
“The Beef Cheeks with Mashed were incredibly tender, the Khachapuri Adjarian was rich and comforting, and the Grande Carbonara was done properly without being too heavy.”
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“The Beef Cheeks with Mashed were incredibly tender, the Khachapuri Adjarian was rich and comforting, and the Grande Carbonara was done properly without being too heavy.”May 2026
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Beef khinkali Net +1
“We order beef Khinkali (the georgian dumpling), Khachaburi (georgian pizza), beef carpaccio and black ink seafood pasta. Every dishes are fantastic. They have all the perfect flavor and very delicious.”
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“We order beef Khinkali (the georgian dumpling), Khachaburi (georgian pizza), beef carpaccio and black ink seafood pasta. Every dishes are fantastic. They have all the perfect flavor and very delicious.”February 2026
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Black ink seafood pasta Net +1
“We order beef Khinkali (the georgian dumpling), Khachaburi (georgian pizza), beef carpaccio and black ink seafood pasta. Every dishes are fantastic. They have all the perfect flavor and very delicious.”
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“We order beef Khinkali (the georgian dumpling), Khachaburi (georgian pizza), beef carpaccio and black ink seafood pasta. Every dishes are fantastic. They have all the perfect flavor and very delicious.”February 2026
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Borsch Net +1
“As regards the food - borsch, adjarian khachapuri and syrniki were quite good”
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“As regards the food - borsch, adjarian khachapuri and syrniki were quite good”March 2026
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Chicken lula kebab Net +1
“The Chicken Lula Kebab, Chkmeruli, fresh lavash bread, and even the Natakhtari drinks were all excellent.”
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“The Chicken Lula Kebab, Chkmeruli, fresh lavash bread, and even the Natakhtari drinks were all excellent.”May 2026
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Chkmeruli Net +1
“The Chicken Lula Kebab, Chkmeruli, fresh lavash bread, and even the Natakhtari drinks were all excellent.”
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“The Chicken Lula Kebab, Chkmeruli, fresh lavash bread, and even the Natakhtari drinks were all excellent.”May 2026
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Complimentary cake Net +1
“Special thanks to Sandun for his top notch and excellent service. We brought our own cake but still he gave us their delicious complimentary cake.”
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“Special thanks to Sandun for his top notch and excellent service. We brought our own cake but still he gave us their delicious complimentary cake.”July 2026
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Fresh lavash bread Net +1
“The Chicken Lula Kebab, Chkmeruli, fresh lavash bread, and even the Natakhtari drinks were all excellent.”
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“The Chicken Lula Kebab, Chkmeruli, fresh lavash bread, and even the Natakhtari drinks were all excellent.”May 2026
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Georgian breakfast Net +1
“An amazing Georgian breakfast and staff Ali is extremly cheerful and sweet.Must try.Quality food😍😍😍”
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“An amazing Georgian breakfast and staff Ali is extremly cheerful and sweet.Must try.Quality food😍😍😍”June 2026
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Grande carbonara Net +1
“The Beef Cheeks with Mashed were incredibly tender, the Khachapuri Adjarian was rich and comforting, and the Grande Carbonara was done properly without being too heavy.”
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Review excerpts
“The Beef Cheeks with Mashed were incredibly tender, the Khachapuri Adjarian was rich and comforting, and the Grande Carbonara was done properly without being too heavy.”May 2026
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Ham and mushroom pizzas Net +1
“The BBQ and Ham and Mushroom pizzas were very good, the latter was actually way beyond our expectations.”
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“The BBQ and Ham and Mushroom pizzas were very good, the latter was actually way beyond our expectations.”July 2026
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Italian pizza Net +1
“, the Italian pizza was delicious perfect , thanks for the manger (MR.”
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“, the Italian pizza was delicious perfect , thanks for the manger (MR.”December 2025
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Khachaburi Net +1
“We order beef Khinkali (the georgian dumpling), Khachaburi (georgian pizza), beef carpaccio and black ink seafood pasta. Every dishes are fantastic. They have all the perfect flavor and very delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We order beef Khinkali (the georgian dumpling), Khachaburi (georgian pizza), beef carpaccio and black ink seafood pasta. Every dishes are fantastic. They have all the perfect flavor and very delicious.”February 2026
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Khinkali Net +1
“Khinkali was good and juicy and fresh nice seasoning .”
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“Khinkali was good and juicy and fresh nice seasoning .”January 2026
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Mediterranean salad Net +1
“We had pasta and Mediterranean salad. It was very delicious and very good portion for the two.”
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“We had pasta and Mediterranean salad. It was very delicious and very good portion for the two.”May 2026
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Napoleon dessert Net +1
“Finished with the Napoleon dessert which was the perfect ending.”
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“Finished with the Napoleon dessert which was the perfect ending.”May 2026
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Pepperoni pizza Net +1
“Pepperoni pizza is a must!”
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“Pepperoni pizza is a must!”May 2026
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Pizza Net +1
“Love so much their pizza and roasted chicken.”
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“Love so much their pizza and roasted chicken.”July 2026
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Roasted chicken Net +1
“Love so much their pizza and roasted chicken.”
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“Love so much their pizza and roasted chicken.”July 2026
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Syrniki Net +1
“As regards the food - borsch, adjarian khachapuri and syrniki were quite good”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“As regards the food - borsch, adjarian khachapuri and syrniki were quite good”March 2026
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Tasting menu Net +1
“We had a very nice tasting menu for 2. All sorts of Georgian specialties which tasted absolutely delicious!”
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“We had a very nice tasting menu for 2. All sorts of Georgian specialties which tasted absolutely delicious!”February 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Foccia Net −1
“One example: bread served below as Foccia!!”
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Critical review excerpts
“One example: bread served below as Foccia!!”January 2026
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Make your own pizza Net −1
“I must say, it is a very nice place for Kids Birthday Parties as they give an exclusive different experience of "Make your own pizza" for the children. They help with decorations, conducting the event smoothly and the food serving in timely manner. They have a seperate kids playing area, where you can put your child to play alone and its totally safe inside the restaurant. The food is delicious. Yet they must consider improving the make of pizza.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I must say, it is a very nice place for Kids Birthday Parties as they give an exclusive different experience of "Make your own pizza" for the children. They help with decorations, conducting the event smoothly and the food serving in timely manner. They have a seperate kids playing area, where you can put your child to play alone and its totally safe inside the restaurant. The food is delicious. Yet they must consider improving the make of pizza.”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Bring children. Use the separate play area if you want a more relaxed family meal; children’s menus are also mentioned.
Try Georgian. If Georgian food is new to you, consider khinkali or khachapuri; reviews describe both as standout choices.
Ask portions. Check portion sizes when ordering, especially for soups or if you are comparing the meal with similarly priced restaurants.
Choose terrace. The terrace is worth considering for the view, but expect extra noise during festival periods.
Plan parties. For a children’s birthday, ask about the make-your-own-pizza activity and event support such as decorations.
Check allergies. Families managing allergies should discuss the menu in advance; one review found many suitable choices.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Festival City Mall
Al Kheeran - Dubai Festival City, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Small portions
Several diners felt portions, including soup, could be larger compared with similarly priced restaurants.
Mall pricing
One review considered the food overpriced for a mall restaurant.
Cool decor
A reviewer found the mostly white interior cold and said it lacked atmosphere.
Terrace noise
The terrace can be noisy during festival periods, despite its view.
Pizza concern
One birthday-party review enjoyed the restaurant overall but felt the pizza-making could be improved.
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The Bottom Line
Osteria Mario is an Italian family restaurant in Dubai Festival City where the menu takes an unusually useful Georgian turn. You can come for pizza, pasta and salads, or order dishes such as beef khinkali and Adjarian khachapuri when you want something heartier and less familiar. The mix works well for groups with different tastes.
Families have a clear reason to consider it: the separate kids’ play area lets children stay occupied during the meal, and reviews also mention a dedicated kids’ menu. Children’s birthday parties can include a make-your-own-pizza activity, decorations and organised food service. One family managing allergies found plenty of suitable choices on the menu, though it is sensible to discuss requirements before ordering.
The food is generally described as fresh, flavourful and promptly served hot. Ham and Mushroom pizza received unusually strong praise, while Georgian favourites including khinkali, khachapuri, Chkmeruli and Napoleon dessert also feature in positive reviews. The spacious interior includes greenery, and there is terrace seating with a festival view.
Set expectations around value: some diners found portions small and pricing high for a mall restaurant. The terrace can also be noisy during festivals, while one reviewer found the white interior cold.