Kids’ Area
The in-restaurant kids’ play area makes it easier for families to sit down for a meal.
Osteria Mario
Dubai Hills Estate
Osteria Mario is an Italian family restaurant in Dubai Hills Estate with a shared Georgian offering, so groups can order from both cuisines. Reviews highlight the kids’ play area and hands-on pizza-making and khinkali classes, alongside dishes such as pizza, pasta and Georgian pastries.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
3,282 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pizza Classes
The pizza-making masterclass guides beginners through stretching dough, adding toppings and baking, with salad, dessert and drinks included.
Two Cuisines
You can combine Italian and Georgian dishes in one order, useful for groups with different tastes.
Elegant Room
Reviews mention chandeliers, artwork and a warm setting that suits both relaxed lunches and more dressed-up meals.
Birthday Events
Families have used the restaurant for birthdays featuring pizza making, face painting and cake cutting.
Soft Beef
The beef cheeks were specifically praised for being very soft, alongside a well-liked black pasta dish.
What to Eat at Osteria Mario 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, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Osteria Mario, 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
-
Pizza Net +1
“The food is truly excellent — especially the pizza. It’s consistently hot, fresh, and among the best in Dubai Hills.”
Positive 3Negative 2
Review excerpts
“The food is truly excellent — especially the pizza. It’s consistently hot, fresh, and among the best in Dubai Hills.”October 2025
“The food was good, we ordered 2 pizzas and pasta.”October 2025
-
Beef cheeks Net +1
“We ordered black pasta, ham pizza and beef cheeks. Black pasta has unique and great taste and beef cheeks were very soft.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered black pasta, ham pizza and beef cheeks. Black pasta has unique and great taste and beef cheeks were very soft.”May 2026
-
Black pasta Net +1
“We ordered black pasta, ham pizza and beef cheeks. Black pasta has unique and great taste and beef cheeks were very soft.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered black pasta, ham pizza and beef cheeks. Black pasta has unique and great taste and beef cheeks were very soft.”May 2026
-
Chocolate fondant cake Net +1
“Ihad the chocolate fondant cake, and it was the perfect dessert,so rich and delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ihad the chocolate fondant cake, and it was the perfect dessert,so rich and delicious.”June 2026
-
Georgian pastry Net +1
“It was delicious. As a cheese lover that Georgian pastry was absolutely tasty. (It would be even better if the bread was more toasted)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It was delicious. As a cheese lover that Georgian pastry was absolutely tasty. (It would be even better if the bread was more toasted)”March 2026
-
Greek salad Net +1
“The pasta was very tasty, great pairing with Greek salad! Getting the regular size is a good idea if you're eating individually.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The pasta was very tasty, great pairing with Greek salad! Getting the regular size is a good idea if you're eating individually.”January 2026
-
Ham & mushroom pizza Net +1
“The ham & mushroom pizza was full of flavor, and the penne pasta was so tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The ham & mushroom pizza was full of flavor, and the penne pasta was so tasty.”June 2026
-
Lamb chop Net +1
“Very good food. the ingredients are fresh and also the lamb chop is very nice”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very good food. the ingredients are fresh and also the lamb chop is very nice”May 2026
-
Lasagna Net +1
“I ordered the lasagna and the Mario Meat Pizza—both dishes were absolutely delicious and full of flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered the lasagna and the Mario Meat Pizza—both dishes were absolutely delicious and full of flavor.”January 2025
-
Mama khinkali Net +1
“The highlight was the “Mama Khinkali” serving, which came with a small show that made the experience even more special and entertaining.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The highlight was the “Mama Khinkali” serving, which came with a small show that made the experience even more special and entertaining.”March 2026
Honorable mentions (7)
-
Mario meat pizza Net +1
“I ordered the lasagna and the Mario Meat Pizza—both dishes were absolutely delicious and full of flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered the lasagna and the Mario Meat Pizza—both dishes were absolutely delicious and full of flavor.”January 2025
-
Penne pasta Net +1
“The ham & mushroom pizza was full of flavor, and the penne pasta was so tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The ham & mushroom pizza was full of flavor, and the penne pasta was so tasty.”June 2026
-
Ramadhan ifthar offer Net +1
“Went for the Ramadhan ifthar offer(129dirhams) and they had a good choice of starters,soups and mains hot drinks and dessert.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Went for the Ramadhan ifthar offer(129dirhams) and they had a good choice of starters,soups and mains hot drinks and dessert.”March 2026
-
Ribeye steak Net +1
“My husband’s ribeye steak was excellent — cooked perfectly medium well, juicy, and full of flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My husband’s ribeye steak was excellent — cooked perfectly medium well, juicy, and full of flavor.”September 2025
-
Salmon steak Net +1
“I tried the salmon steak and the pizza, and both were absolutely delicious. The salmon was fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor, while the pizza had a crispy crust with authentic Italian taste.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried the salmon steak and the pizza, and both were absolutely delicious. The salmon was fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor, while the pizza had a crispy crust with authentic Italian taste.”June 2026
-
Fettuccine Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The fettuccine was fine (3/5) ; however the penne chicken & spaghetti chicken were undercooked & raw.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
-
Pavlova dessert Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The Pavlova dessert was good/okayish.. I would not get it next time but that’s just personal. I don’t think it’s worth getting it. Maybe a trimasu would be a better option.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
-
Coffee Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The coffee is particularly worth mentioning; it’s properly done and rounds off the meal well.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The coffee is particularly worth mentioning; it’s properly done and rounds off the meal well.”May 2026
What to Avoid (6)
Food 6
-
Beef medallions Net −1
“The only small downside was my Beef Medallions — I requested medium well, but it came well done, which made it a little dry and crispy. The flavor was still good, but I would have enjoyed it more if it was cooked as requested”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The only small downside was my Beef Medallions — I requested medium well, but it came well done, which made it a little dry and crispy. The flavor was still good, but I would have enjoyed it more if it was cooked as requested”September 2025
-
Chicken lula kebab Net −1
“Chicken Lula Kebab was cold too.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Chicken Lula Kebab was cold too.”June 2026
-
Khachapuri Net −1
“Someone must have thought: I can use the pizza dough to do khachapuri and the pasta mix to do khinkali. What and amazing idea!!! I can have 2 restaurants with the cost of 1!!! Reallity: you enter and you are already confused because you thought it was a restaurant and now you are in 2 at the same time, you receive 6 different menus on the table, drinks, food and kids for both restaurants. Once you finish reading all the literature and you order you receive what’s expected: a bland mix of things with absolutely no sense, flavour or spirit.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Someone must have thought: I can use the pizza dough to do khachapuri and the pasta mix to do khinkali. What and amazing idea!!! I can have 2 restaurants with the cost of 1!!! Reallity: you enter and you are already confused because you thought it was a restaurant and now you are in 2 at the same time, you receive 6 different menus on the table, drinks, food and kids for both restaurants. Once you finish reading all the literature and you order you receive what’s expected: a bland mix of things with absolutely no sense, flavour or spirit.”June 2026
-
Penne chicken Net −1
“The fettuccine was fine (3/5) ; however the penne chicken & spaghetti chicken were undercooked & raw. We had to return it since it was inedible. They replaced it with another plate each; yet it was extremely salty & more like a soupy noodles (as in the pic) than “A creamy penne pasta” as mentioned in the menu.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The fettuccine was fine (3/5) ; however the penne chicken & spaghetti chicken were undercooked & raw. We had to return it since it was inedible. They replaced it with another plate each; yet it was extremely salty & more like a soupy noodles (as in the pic) than “A creamy penne pasta” as mentioned in the menu.”October 2025
-
Seafood/tomato soup Net −1
“Seafood/tomato soup big dissapoitment. Served closed mussels, seafood in it not fresh, tomato flavour overpowering dish.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Seafood/tomato soup big dissapoitment. Served closed mussels, seafood in it not fresh, tomato flavour overpowering dish.”March 2026
-
Spaghetti chicken Net −1
“The fettuccine was fine (3/5) ; however the penne chicken & spaghetti chicken were undercooked & raw. We had to return it since it was inedible. They replaced it with another plate each; yet it was extremely salty & more like a soupy noodles (as in the pic) than “A creamy penne pasta” as mentioned in the menu.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The fettuccine was fine (3/5) ; however the penne chicken & spaghetti chicken were undercooked & raw. We had to return it since it was inedible. They replaced it with another plate each; yet it was extremely salty & more like a soupy noodles (as in the pic) than “A creamy penne pasta” as mentioned in the menu.”October 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. Avoid tight schedules at busy times; one weekend visit involved a 20-minute wait just to get inside.
Ask First. Ask about current kitchen delays before ordering; a reviewer would have switched to pasta or lasagna if warned.
Book Activities. Ask about the pizza-making masterclass if you want a hands-on meal; it covers dough, toppings and baking.
Use Parking. If you are driving, one reviewer found free parking inside the mall convenient for the visit.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Khail Rd
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Several reviews mention delays, including a wait of more than 30 minutes for a pizza on the terrace.
Pizza Quality
One visit found the pizzas unusually small and the dough poor, while another review also advised against the pizza.
Undercooked Pasta
A customer reported that the chicken penne and spaghetti arrived undercooked, then were replaced with overly salty, soupy noodles.
Cold Dishes
One lunch review said the pizza and chicken lula kebab were served cold.
Portions
Some diners felt portions, especially drinks, were small for the price.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
129dirhams
Ramadhan ifthar offer
“Went for the Ramadhan ifthar offer(129dirhams) and they had a good choice of starters,soups and mains hot drinks and dessert”Google review · March 2026
DXB
LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
Osteria Mario is an Italian family restaurant in Dubai Hills Estate, with a shared Georgian offering that lets groups mix dishes from both kitchens. It is worth considering when the table wants variety, or when children need more than a colouring book: reviews mention an in-restaurant play area, pizza-making classes and birthday activities. Food feedback is generally strong.
Customers call out the ham and mushroom pizza, black pasta, lasagna, beef cheeks, salmon steak and Georgian khinkali; the Mama Khinkali presentation even includes a small show. The pizza-making masterclass is hands-on, taking guests from stretching dough to toppings and baking, with salad, dessert and drinks included in one reported package. The room gets consistent praise for elegant décor, chandeliers, artwork and a relaxed atmosphere.
Families have used it for birthdays and larger events, with face painting and cake cutting mentioned. There is also outdoor seating overlooking the fountain, plus free parking inside the mall according to one review. Allow extra time at busy periods.
Several reviews mention slow service or waits of 20–30 minutes, and one terrace visit involved more than 30 minutes for a pizza. Food quality is not perfectly consistent: some pizzas were described as small or poor, while another visit found pasta undercooked and then overly salty. If timing matters, ask about delays before ordering.