Handmade Pasta
The pasta is handmade and repeatedly praised for fresh ingredients and an al dente texture.
Pasta Art
Dubai Festival City
Pasta Art is a casual Italian restaurant in Dubai Festival City focused on handmade fresh pasta. Reviews highlight its al dente dishes, especially carbonara and lasagna, along with a fresh tiramisu that makes a satisfying finish.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
259 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Al Dente
Several diners specifically enjoyed pasta cooked al dente, including fusilli, tagliatelle and other fresh shapes.
Strong Lasagna
The lasagna is described as authentic, properly made and flavorful, with one diner ordering two portions.
Fresh Tiramisu
Tiramisu stands out as a popular dessert, with one reviewer calling it the meal’s highlight.
Gluten-Free Option
A review says the gluten-free pasta is prepared separately and considered celiac safe.
Warm Service
Reviews commonly mention welcoming service, with staff handling at least one customer concern through attentive service recovery.
What to Eat at Pasta Art 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 Pasta Art, 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.
These items at Pasta Art got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Fresh tiramisu Net +4
“And the fresh tiramisu was the highlight, honestly one of the best desserts I’ve had in a while.”
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“And the fresh tiramisu was the highlight, honestly one of the best desserts I’ve had in a while.”January 2026
“It’s one of the best pasta 🍝 I’ve ever had in Dubai, the great people there Angelica and Ibrahim made my day with the best delicious dessert tiramisu, highly recommend”November 2025
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Lasagna Net +3
“Authentic and properly made Lasagna. Many fancy restaurants simply cannot match it, but Pasta Art team has done it perfectly.”
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“Authentic and properly made Lasagna. Many fancy restaurants simply cannot match it, but Pasta Art team has done it perfectly.”May 2026
“We highly recommend the fresh pasta and lasagna.”January 2026
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Fusilli sicily Net +2
“We ordered gnocchi sorrentina and and fusilli Sicily. The gnocchi sauce was delicious and very very tasty!”
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“We ordered gnocchi sorrentina and and fusilli Sicily. The gnocchi sauce was delicious and very very tasty!”September 2024
“We tried Fusilli Sicily and Bolognese this time. We love the al dente ness of the pasta.”October 2025
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Napoli pasta Net +2
“I ordered from them Napoli pasta. It is more than amazing. Really Napolitan sauce with the caper, olives, olive oil, aldenti pasta. The best pasta I ever ate.”
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“I ordered from them Napoli pasta. It is more than amazing. Really Napolitan sauce with the caper, olives, olive oil, aldenti pasta. The best pasta I ever ate.”November 2025
“We ordered the pasta napoli, so good veggie option. Great food and great service.”March 2026
Honorable mentions (15)
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Alfredo pasta Net +1
“The chicken scalper with the Alfredo pasta was delicious!!!! Amazing lunch highly recommend!”
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“The chicken scalper with the Alfredo pasta was delicious!!!! Amazing lunch highly recommend!”June 2026
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Basil pasta Net +1
“Great place to be honest highly recommend pasta art, their basil pasta is so creamy and delicious.”
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“Great place to be honest highly recommend pasta art, their basil pasta is so creamy and delicious.”February 2026
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Bolognese Net +1
“We tried Fusilli Sicily and Bolognese this time. We love the al dente ness of the pasta.”
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“We tried Fusilli Sicily and Bolognese this time. We love the al dente ness of the pasta.”October 2025
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Cacio e pepe Net +1
“My favourite is the Cacio e Pepe. They just get it right and keep it to the 4 basic ingredients.”
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“My favourite is the Cacio e Pepe. They just get it right and keep it to the 4 basic ingredients.”August 2025
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Carbonara Net +1
“We love the freshly made carbonara and their customer service!”
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“We love the freshly made carbonara and their customer service!”April 2026
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Chef shihan’s pasta Net +1
“I had the pleasure of trying Chef Shihan’s pasta, and it was truly an exceptional experience. The dish was beautifully balanced — rich, flavorful, and crafted with clear attention to detail. The pasta was cooked to perfection, maintaining that ideal al dente texture, and the sauce was incredibly well-seasoned with just the right depth and creaminess.”
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“I had the pleasure of trying Chef Shihan’s pasta, and it was truly an exceptional experience. The dish was beautifully balanced — rich, flavorful, and crafted with clear attention to detail. The pasta was cooked to perfection, maintaining that ideal al dente texture, and the sauce was incredibly well-seasoned with just the right depth and creaminess.”November 2025
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Chicken scalper Net +1
“The chicken scalper with the Alfredo pasta was delicious!!!! Amazing lunch highly recommend!”
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“The chicken scalper with the Alfredo pasta was delicious!!!! Amazing lunch highly recommend!”June 2026
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Creamy chicken alfredo Net +1
“I had their creamy chicken Alfredo and it was super comforting, tender chicken and tasted really well made.”
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“I had their creamy chicken Alfredo and it was super comforting, tender chicken and tasted really well made.”January 2026
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Gnocchi Net +1
“Pasta Art in dubai festival mall its a amazing restaurant here in dubai pasta was so good..good taste good quality amazing chef and staff..I recommend the bolognese sauce and gnocchi amazing food.”
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“Pasta Art in dubai festival mall its a amazing restaurant here in dubai pasta was so good..good taste good quality amazing chef and staff..I recommend the bolognese sauce and gnocchi amazing food.”April 2026
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Gnocchi sorrentina Net +1
“We ordered gnocchi sorrentina and and fusilli Sicily. The gnocchi sauce was delicious and very very tasty!”
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“We ordered gnocchi sorrentina and and fusilli Sicily. The gnocchi sauce was delicious and very very tasty!”September 2024
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Pasta with shrimp Net +1
“I had such a wonderful experience at your restaurant today. The food was absolutely delicious — I had the pasta with shrimp, and it was so tasty and perfectly cooked. The service was excellent as well; everyone was very kind and welcoming. I was also pleasantly surprised by the free cake — such a lovely gesture! Thank you for making my visit so enjoyable. I’ll definitely come back again soon! 💫”
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“I had such a wonderful experience at your restaurant today. The food was absolutely delicious — I had the pasta with shrimp, and it was so tasty and perfectly cooked. The service was excellent as well; everyone was very kind and welcoming. I was also pleasantly surprised by the free cake — such a lovely gesture! Thank you for making my visit so enjoyable. I’ll definitely come back again soon! 💫”October 2025
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Pasta with truffle Net +1
“I often dine here and always get only positive emotions, and most importantly, delicious food! The pasta with truffle is a must-try for everyone!”
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“I often dine here and always get only positive emotions, and most importantly, delicious food! The pasta with truffle is a must-try for everyone!”October 2025
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Spaghetti aglio e olio Net +1
“part of Market Island. good pasta. I ordered Spaghetti Aglio e Olio-which was really good. Lots of seating. Pricey.”
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“part of Market Island. good pasta. I ordered Spaghetti Aglio e Olio-which was really good. Lots of seating. Pricey.”June 2025
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Spaghetti bolognese Net +1
“I tried the Spaghetti Bolognese, which was soooooo light! (Yes pasta and light in one sentence :-)) reason is, the pasta is homemade with all-natural ingredients, so you can taste the difference in every bite.”
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“I tried the Spaghetti Bolognese, which was soooooo light! (Yes pasta and light in one sentence :-)) reason is, the pasta is homemade with all-natural ingredients, so you can taste the difference in every bite.”October 2024
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Tagliatelle bolognese Net +1
“I had tagliatelle Bolognese; the sauce was rich and delicious.”
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“I had tagliatelle Bolognese; the sauce was rich and delicious.”January 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Gnocchi pasta Net −1
“I ordered the gnocchi pasta It was sooooo acidic that I couldn’t even complete the dish even the amount is tiny”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the gnocchi pasta It was sooooo acidic that I couldn’t even complete the dish even the amount is tiny”March 2026
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Penne arrabbiata Net −1
“Ordered penne arrabbiata for my 9-year-old and she wasn’t too pleased with it.. very little sauce, pasta was too dry and stiff(despite asking for it to be well done while placing the order).. priced at aed55(+aed10 for mushrooms)..”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered penne arrabbiata for my 9-year-old and she wasn’t too pleased with it.. very little sauce, pasta was too dry and stiff(despite asking for it to be well done while placing the order).. priced at aed55(+aed10 for mushrooms)..”December 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Al Dente. Unless you strongly prefer softer pasta, ask for al dente; one manager’s recommendation improved a well-done order.
Allow Time. Build in extra time during busy periods, as one visit involved a wait of more than 20 minutes after appetisers.
Ask Gluten-Free. If you need gluten-free pasta, ask about the separately prepared option described as celiac safe in one review.
Try Napoli. For a vegetarian choice, consider the Napoli pasta, which one diner specifically described as a good veggie option.
Expect Food Court. Plan for a casual food-court setting rather than a quiet standalone restaurant; it is also described as suitable for work lunch.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mall - Market Island
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 – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
One diner waited over 20 minutes for pasta after the appetisers were cleared, despite the dining room not being full.
Debated Value
One reviewer found the pricing inflated compared with nearby Italian restaurants and felt the bill did not match the experience.
Acidic Gnocchi
A diner found the gnocchi sauce so acidic that they could not finish the dish.
Dry Penne
One child’s penne arrabbiata arrived with very little sauce and was described as dry and stiff.
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The Bottom Line
Pasta Art is a casual Italian restaurant in Dubai Festival City, centred on handmade fresh pasta. The menu gives you plenty to investigate, but reviews repeatedly point to carbonara, lasagna, tagliatelle Bolognese and tiramisu; the pasta is often praised for a properly al dente finish and fresh-tasting ingredients. It sits in the Market Island food-court setting, with lots of seating and attractive decor, though the atmosphere is more relaxed food court than destination dining.
That makes it a practical work-lunch stop or an easy meal while at the mall. Napoli pasta works as a vegetarian option, and one review says gluten-free pasta is prepared separately and celiac safe. Service is usually described as warm and attentive, but timing has not been perfectly consistent: one diner waited more than 20 minutes for pasta after the appetisers were cleared, even with the dining room not full.
Value is also debated. A reviewer called the bill steep, while another found tagliatelle Bolognese reasonably priced; one dated report put penne arrabbiata at AED55, plus AED10 for mushrooms. If you prefer softer pasta, be careful: a customer who requested “well done” received dry, stiff penne, while another was advised that al dente suited their pasta better.