Osteria Mario Marina

Name: Osteria Mario Marina
Address: Marina, Moon Tower - 13 - Retail 09 Al Suwayeb St, Parking: Marina, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971585625251

Parking: Marina

Restaurant Open now 0 585 625 251

Osteria Mario Marina is an Italian family restaurant with a colourful, stylish setting and marina views. Reviews point to well-liked pasta dishes such as carbonara and black pasta with seafood, alongside an unlimited breakfast that includes options like scrambled eggs with shrimp.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

2,658 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Pasta dishes

Carbonara, arrabiatta rigatoni and black pasta with seafood receive especially strong praise.

Marina views

The harbour-facing setting and outdoor space give meals a clear visual draw.

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What to Eat at Osteria Mario Marina

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

Food 2

Carbonara Net +3

“The restaurant, though small, is pretty. The pepperoni pizza is so good that we had to order an extra one. The carbonara is also good. The drinks were well-balanced, and the desserts were heavenly. Regrettably, during our visit, the sweltering and humid weather made the open-air setting quite uncomfortable. Moreover, the constant rearranging of chairs and tables by the staff while guests were dining added to the discomfort. However, the service was okey, and the staff were accommodating. Check out my post: 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢: @jassy_chic”
Scrambled eggs with shrimp Net +2

“Scrambled Egg with Shrimp was tasty and filling.”

Honorable mentions (31)

Apple tart Net +1

“We tried their eggs and croissant. Also their apple tart. All of them were nice and fresh.”
Arrabiatta rigatoni Net +1

“Absolutely LOVED the food! The arrabiatta rigatoni is absolutely one of the best i’ve ever had, 10/10!we also had marguerita pizza, crispy chicken and stracciatella with Olives and everything was so delightful, especially the service from Sultan🙏🏻 thank you so much!”
Basil pana cotta Net +1

“The basil pana cotta is to die for.”
Black pasta with seafood Net +1

“I tried black pasta with seafood, and it was absolutely delightful! The pasta was perfectly al dente, and the rich sauce gave it a unique, deep flavor. The dish was beautifully presented and had a wonderful balance of taste and texture. Highly recommended for anyone who loves authentic seafood dishes 💕”
Cedar salad Net +1

“Cedar salad and carbonara - very nice thank you”
Chicken soup Net +1

“Perfect Italian restaurant in Dubai Marina, chicken soup was the best Italian sup, what I eat...”
Classic lasagna Net +1

“I was particularly impressed by the mushroom lasagna and the classic lasagna, both well prepared and flavorful.”
Crispy chicken Net +1

“The arrabiatta rigatoni is absolutely one of the best i’ve ever had, 10/10!we also had marguerita pizza, crispy chicken and stracciatella with Olives and everything was so delightful, especially the service from Sultan🙏🏻 thank you so much!”
Croissant Net +1

“We tried their eggs and croissant. Also their apple tart. All of them were nice and fresh.”
Dubai chocolate Net +1

“They serve a very tasty black pasta with seafood and caviar here, incredibly filling and delicious breakfasts until 2 PM, the most amazing dessert “Dubai Chocolate,” and a good pizza with wild mushrooms and truffle oil.”
Fettucini with chicken Net +1

“We ate here tonight, and we ordered pasta, i chose fettucini with chicken and my friend chose carbonara , it was delicious , the sauce was very good i enjoyed my food as well as my drink , i took a mojito !”
Focaccia Net +1

“The Caesar salad and focaccia were also enjoyable.”
Freshly baked croissant Net +1

“We liked the unlimited breakfast for our Saturday morning. Specially the freshly baked croissant took the lead while the omelette with stracciatella cheese was mouth savoring.”
Greek salad Net +1

“Amazing Greek salad with fresh vegetables and herbs.”
Lasagna in that red sauce Net +1

“Loved the view, the food was amazing, lasagna in that red sauce?? Couldn’t have asked for better!! As for Chakid? Lovely service we appreciate you so much thanks for making our evening lively!!🥰🥰”
Lemon and basil sorbet Net +1

“Thank you for such an amazing service and great food! Lemon and Basil sorbet was at another level! Special kudos to waiter Sultan for such a great service.”
Lemon sorbet Net +1

“Had some meat balls, facac... bread, a Spanish latte, and a lemon Sorbet. It was delicious. Didn't expect the presentation of the lemon Sorbet, but enjoyed it.”
Marguerita pizza Net +1

“The arrabiatta rigatoni is absolutely one of the best i’ve ever had, 10/10!we also had marguerita pizza, crispy chicken and stracciatella with Olives and everything was so delightful, especially the service from Sultan🙏🏻 thank you so much!”
Meat balls Net +1

“Had some meat balls, facac... bread, a Spanish latte, and a lemon Sorbet. It was delicious. Didn't expect the presentation of the lemon Sorbet, but enjoyed it.”
Mushroom lasagna Net +1

“I was particularly impressed by the mushroom lasagna and the classic lasagna, both well prepared and flavorful.”
Omelette with stracciatella cheese Net +1

“We liked the unlimited breakfast for our Saturday morning. Specially the freshly baked croissant took the lead while the omelette with stracciatella cheese was mouth savoring.”
Pepperoni pizza Net +1

“The restaurant, though small, is pretty. The pepperoni pizza is so good that we had to order an extra one. The carbonara is also good. The drinks were well-balanced, and the desserts were heavenly. Regrettably, during our visit, the sweltering and humid weather made the open-air setting quite uncomfortable. Moreover, the constant rearranging of chairs and tables by the staff while guests were dining added to the discomfort. However, the service was okey, and the staff were accommodating. Check out my post: 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢: @jassy_chic”
Sirniki Net +1

“My favourites were the scrambled eggs with shrimp, the sirniki, and the coffee — all excellent.”
Stracciatella with olives Net +1

“The arrabiatta rigatoni is absolutely one of the best i’ve ever had, 10/10!we also had marguerita pizza, crispy chicken and stracciatella with Olives and everything was so delightful, especially the service from Sultan🙏🏻 thank you so much!”
Tambucha Net +1

“Turfle oil pasta was incredible good... Good vibe... Nice view, pasta was okay, I like the tambucha very much”
Tiramisu Net +1

“For all Italian food lovers — this place is for you! They serve the best pasta, and of course, the Tiramisu is a must. The coffee is delicious, and the juices are just as good. Go try it — you have my word, you won’t regret it”
Turfle oil pasta Net +1

“Turfle oil pasta was incredible good... Good vibe... Nice view, pasta was okay, I like the tambucha very much”
Unlimited breakfast Net +1

“They offer a great unlimited breakfast for AED 79, with à la carte options also available, which is a nice touch.”
Caesar salad Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The Caesar salad and focaccia were also enjoyable.”
Black pasta with seafood and caviar Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“They serve a very tasty black pasta with seafood and caviar here, incredibly filling and delicious breakfasts until 2 PM, the most amazing dessert “Dubai Chocolate,” and a good pizza with wild mushrooms and truffle oil.”
Pizza with wild mushrooms and truffle oil Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“They serve a very tasty black pasta with seafood and caviar here, incredibly filling and delicious breakfasts until 2 PM, the most amazing dessert “Dubai Chocolate,” and a good pizza with wild mushrooms and truffle oil. But don’t pair this pizza with alcohol — we ended up with food poisoning.”

Drinks 3

Blackcurrant drink Net +1

“I’m adding one star for the blackcurrant drink, which was actually delicious, and for their attempt to offer a replacement dish (which I declined).”
Mojito Net +1

“We ate here tonight, and we ordered pasta, i chose fettucini with chicken and my friend chose carbonara , it was delicious , the sauce was very good i enjoyed my food as well as my drink , i took a mojito !”
Spanish latte Net +1

“Had some meat balls, facac... bread, a Spanish latte, and a lemon Sorbet. It was delicious. Didn't expect the presentation of the lemon Sorbet, but enjoyed it.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Seafood risotto Net −1

“The most horrible and inedible seafood risotto I have ever tried can be found at this restaurant! I honestly have no idea what they added to it, but the smell and appearance were so awful that I only touched the tip of my fork to taste it and immediately pushed the plate away without eating a single bite. They clearly used regular cheap rice instead of Arborio or Carnaroli. It looked more like rice soup than risotto — completely wrong texture and presentation.”
Tropical salad Net −1

“The tropical salad was poor, taste and the presentation. I have expected something a little more complex from a restaurant.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Choose weekdays. For breakfast, a weekday visit may be smoother; one reviewer said it made a big difference.

Expect limits. The unlimited breakfast has a limited selection, and beverages such as coffee may be charged or ordered separately.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Marina, Moon Tower - 13 - Retail 09 Al Suwayeb St

Marsa Dubai - Parking: Marina, Dubai

0 585 625 251

Mon	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Service delays

Some visits involved very long waits, including a 90-minute wait for shisha and slow late-night service.

Breakfast waits

Unlimited breakfast service has been described as slow, with only four servings arriving over 82 minutes.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 79

unlimited breakfast

“They offer a great unlimited breakfast for AED 79, with à la carte options also available, which is a nice touch”

Google review · January 2026

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The Bottom Line

Osteria Mario Marina is an Italian family restaurant in Parking: Marina, drawing people for pasta, breakfast and its harbour-facing setting. Carbonara, arrabiatta rigatoni, black pasta with seafood and the tiramisu are among the more useful dishes to consider, while the children’s play area makes it workable for family meals. Breakfast is a major part of the offering.

Reviews mention scrambled eggs with shrimp, croissants, egg dishes and an unlimited breakfast with à la carte options. The reported prices were AED 79 and AED 69 on different visits, but the unlimited menu is not especially broad, and service speed varies sharply. Weekday breakfast was described as fast; other guests waited from noon to 1:22pm for four servings.

The room is often praised as cozy and stylish, with indoor and outdoor areas, marina or harbour views, and convenient parking. Staff are commonly described as kind and attentive, though there are also reports of missing cutlery, staggered dishes and a 90-minute shisha wait. One reviewer strongly preferred the pasta to the pizza, while another found the seafood risotto inedible, so ordering selectively is sensible.