Fresh Pasta
Pasta dishes are repeatedly described as fresh, flavorful and authentically Italian, with the truffle options standing out.
PASTAMAMMA
Bluewaters Island
Pastamamma is an Italian restaurant on Bluewaters Island serving fresh pasta and artisan pizza in a contemporary setting. Reviews particularly highlight truffle pasta, well-cooked pizzas, generous portions and attentive service, making it a flexible choice for a relaxed meal or family celebration.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
3,132 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dish Quality
The wild mushroom pappardelle, beef pasta and steak pizza received especially strong, specific praise from diners.
Quick Service
Service can remain fast even when the restaurant is busy; one review said food arrived quickly despite a full dining room.
Bluewaters Setting
Reviews describe cozy indoor seating, outdoor options and an elegant or warm atmosphere around Bluewaters.
Family Friendly
Families can use a nearby toy-filled play area, giving children something to do during the meal.
Fresh Drinks
The passion fruit and mango lemonade was praised for balancing tartness and sweetness, while other mocktails also received positive mentions.
Generous Portions
One birthday visit specifically noted generous portions alongside fresh, carefully presented dishes.
What to Eat at PASTAMAMMA 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 PASTAMAMMA, 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 PASTAMAMMA got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Burrata salad Net +3
“The burrata salad was also quite good and fresh.”
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“The burrata salad was also quite good and fresh.”November 2025
“We had a Burrata Salad with Pappardelle Bolognese and Wild Mushroom Pappardelle with Chicken and all was super tasty and delicious.”May 2026
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Garlic bread Net +2
“We both had garlic bread and two different pasta dishes for dinner which were very tasty.”
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“We both had garlic bread and two different pasta dishes for dinner which were very tasty.”January 2026
“Excellent food and drinks, especially the mozzarella balls and garlic bread.”February 2026
Honorable mentions (27)
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Beef arabiata Net +1
“Amazing food and really great service! We ordered the mushroom gnocci and beef arabiata. Our host Hay Mar was super friendly and made us feel very welcome. She was kind enough to bring us pencils to complete the word search (even though we are grown adults😂)”
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“Amazing food and really great service! We ordered the mushroom gnocci and beef arabiata. Our host Hay Mar was super friendly and made us feel very welcome. She was kind enough to bring us pencils to complete the word search (even though we are grown adults😂)”February 2026
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Beef hanger steak Net +1
“The food was great! The pizza and beef hanger steak were some of our faves! Kavish was amazing. Very friendly and genuine :)”
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“The food was great! The pizza and beef hanger steak were some of our faves! Kavish was amazing. Very friendly and genuine :)”February 2026
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Beef pasta Net +1
“The steak pizza was absolutely delicious, and the beef pasta was hands down my favorite dish—it was incredibly flavorful and cooked to perfection!”
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“The steak pizza was absolutely delicious, and the beef pasta was hands down my favorite dish—it was incredibly flavorful and cooked to perfection!”July 2026
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Black truffles with fettuccine Net +1
“The black truffles with fettuccine is the best I haved ever eaten.”
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“The black truffles with fettuccine is the best I haved ever eaten.”February 2026
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Chicken and tomato pasta Net +1
“The chicken and tomato pasta was also enjoyable — the sauce had a rich, slightly tangy flavor, and the chicken was tender and well-seasoned. The portion was generous without being overwhelming.”
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“The chicken and tomato pasta was also enjoyable — the sauce had a rich, slightly tangy flavor, and the chicken was tender and well-seasoned. The portion was generous without being overwhelming.”October 2025
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Chicken pizza Net +1
“Food was really good thier wild mushroom pasta was perfect , regarding the chicken pizza it was good but I expected more flavors .”
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“Food was really good thier wild mushroom pasta was perfect , regarding the chicken pizza it was good but I expected more flavors .”January 2026
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Chocolate fondant Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious, the chocolate fondant was incredible, and our waitress Pauline made the whole experience even more special with her amazing service and kindness.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious, the chocolate fondant was incredible, and our waitress Pauline made the whole experience even more special with her amazing service and kindness.”May 2026
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Crispy mozzarella balls Net +1
“We started with the crispy mozzarella balls. Pretty standard dish, but done really well—crispy on the outside with the perfect cheesy consistency inside, and good quality mozzarella.”
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“We started with the crispy mozzarella balls. Pretty standard dish, but done really well—crispy on the outside with the perfect cheesy consistency inside, and good quality mozzarella.”April 2026
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Diavola pepperoni pizza Net +1
“For mains, we had the Diavola Pepperoni pizza and the Wild Mushroom Pappardelle. The pizza was easily one of the best pepperoni pizzas I’ve had—great balance, well cooked, and full of flavor.”
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“For mains, we had the Diavola Pepperoni pizza and the Wild Mushroom Pappardelle. The pizza was easily one of the best pepperoni pizzas I’ve had—great balance, well cooked, and full of flavor.”April 2026
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Fettuccini with chicken and mushroom Net +1
“The mushroom soup was one the best we had in a long time, the fresh bread and the fettuccini with chicken and mushroom was stunning, the tiramisu is a must try and the berry-mint mocktail is to die for.”
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“The mushroom soup was one the best we had in a long time, the fresh bread and the fettuccini with chicken and mushroom was stunning, the tiramisu is a must try and the berry-mint mocktail is to die for.”November 2025
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Focaccia Net +1
“Thanks to him we also got some soup and focaccia. The focaccia is different from what we’re used to (closer to Guyana bread we get back in NYC) but that’s a good thing, it paired super well with both the soup and the carbonara.”
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“Thanks to him we also got some soup and focaccia. The focaccia is different from what we’re used to (closer to Guyana bread we get back in NYC) but that’s a good thing, it paired super well with both the soup and the carbonara.”January 2026
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French fries Net +1
“We had French fries on the side as well, and they were perfectly crispy and so yummy.”
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“We had French fries on the side as well, and they were perfectly crispy and so yummy.”July 2026
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Halal carbonara Net +1
“Came here for halal carbonara because this place was highly-rated. Unfortunately we couldn’t come with an appetite so that’s all we planned on getting. Our server Kavish was really cool and had spot on recommendations without having to think. Thanks to him we also got some soup and focaccia. The focaccia is different from what we’re used to (closer to Guyana bread we get back in NYC) but that’s a good thing, it paired super well with both the soup and the carbonara. The carbonara is served fresh and you eat straight off the pan. Kavish recommended we eat that first while it’s still hot because it will cool quickly and it’s best when hot. We got it al dente. Definitely exceeded expectations, the only criticism is the bacon pieces are rather large, smaller cuts would’ve taken this dish further.”
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“Came here for halal carbonara because this place was highly-rated. Unfortunately we couldn’t come with an appetite so that’s all we planned on getting. Our server Kavish was really cool and had spot on recommendations without having to think. Thanks to him we also got some soup and focaccia. The focaccia is different from what we’re used to (closer to Guyana bread we get back in NYC) but that’s a good thing, it paired super well with both the soup and the carbonara. The carbonara is served fresh and you eat straight off the pan. Kavish recommended we eat that first while it’s still hot because it will cool quickly and it’s best when hot. We got it al dente. Definitely exceeded expectations, the only criticism is the bacon pieces are rather large, smaller cuts would’ve taken this dish further.”January 2026
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Hummus salad Net +1
“The food today is truly amazing. Especially hummus salad. Also Prajwal Anil is very nice and every time he shows up when we need help. A very wonderful experience ~~~”
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“The food today is truly amazing. Especially hummus salad. Also Prajwal Anil is very nice and every time he shows up when we need help. A very wonderful experience ~~~”September 2025
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Margherita pizza Net +1
“I tried the Margherita pizza, which was simple but well-executed. The crust was light and nicely crisped, with a good balance of tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella. It’s not overly fancy, but definitely satisfying if you’re in the mood for a classic.”
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“I tried the Margherita pizza, which was simple but well-executed. The crust was light and nicely crisped, with a good balance of tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella. It’s not overly fancy, but definitely satisfying if you’re in the mood for a classic.”October 2025
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Mozzarella balls Net +1
“Excellent food and drinks, especially the mozzarella balls and garlic bread.”
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“Excellent food and drinks, especially the mozzarella balls and garlic bread.”February 2026
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Mushroom gnocci Net +1
“Amazing food and really great service! We ordered the mushroom gnocci and beef arabiata. Our host Hay Mar was super friendly and made us feel very welcome. She was kind enough to bring us pencils to complete the word search (even though we are grown adults😂)”
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“Amazing food and really great service! We ordered the mushroom gnocci and beef arabiata. Our host Hay Mar was super friendly and made us feel very welcome. She was kind enough to bring us pencils to complete the word search (even though we are grown adults😂)”February 2026
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Mushroom soup Net +1
“The mushroom soup was one the best we had in a long time, the fresh bread and the fettuccini with chicken and mushroom was stunning, the tiramisu is a must try and the berry-mint mocktail is to die for.”
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“The mushroom soup was one the best we had in a long time, the fresh bread and the fettuccini with chicken and mushroom was stunning, the tiramisu is a must try and the berry-mint mocktail is to die for.”November 2025
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Octopus pizza Net +1
“Tried the octopus pizza — absolutely delicious and original, something I haven’t tasted before!”
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“Tried the octopus pizza — absolutely delicious and original, something I haven’t tasted before!”November 2025
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Pappardelle bolognese Net +1
“We had a Burrata Salad with Pappardelle Bolognese and Wild Mushroom Pappardelle with Chicken and all was super tasty and delicious.”
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“We had a Burrata Salad with Pappardelle Bolognese and Wild Mushroom Pappardelle with Chicken and all was super tasty and delicious.”May 2026
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Seafood soup Net +1
“The seafood soup was really good, and the truffle chicken pasta was honestly so yummyyy 🥹 Great food, great service, would definitely come back.”
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“The seafood soup was really good, and the truffle chicken pasta was honestly so yummyyy 🥹 Great food, great service, would definitely come back.”January 2026
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Steak pizza Net +1
“The steak pizza was absolutely delicious, and the beef pasta was hands down my favorite dish—it was incredibly flavorful and cooked to perfection!”
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“The steak pizza was absolutely delicious, and the beef pasta was hands down my favorite dish—it was incredibly flavorful and cooked to perfection!”July 2026
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Tiramisu Net +1
“The mushroom soup was one the best we had in a long time, the fresh bread and the fettuccini with chicken and mushroom was stunning, the tiramisu is a must try and the berry-mint mocktail is to die for.”
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“The mushroom soup was one the best we had in a long time, the fresh bread and the fettuccini with chicken and mushroom was stunning, the tiramisu is a must try and the berry-mint mocktail is to die for.”November 2025
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Truffle porcini pizza Net +1
“We had Truffle Porcini pizza and Burrata Salad, both of them were amazing.”
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“We had Truffle Porcini pizza and Burrata Salad, both of them were amazing.”February 2026
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Veg pizza Net +1
“We were looking for veg Pizza, Kavish has accommodated our request adding more vegetable to the pizza. It was so delicious and perfectly baked. Loved it. Thanks to Kavish once again. Atmosphere and ambience were cheese on the cake.”
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“We were looking for veg Pizza, Kavish has accommodated our request adding more vegetable to the pizza. It was so delicious and perfectly baked. Loved it. Thanks to Kavish once again. Atmosphere and ambience were cheese on the cake.”February 2026
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Wild mushroom pappardelle with chicken Net +1
“We had a Burrata Salad with Pappardelle Bolognese and Wild Mushroom Pappardelle with Chicken and all was super tasty and delicious.”
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“We had a Burrata Salad with Pappardelle Bolognese and Wild Mushroom Pappardelle with Chicken and all was super tasty and delicious.”May 2026
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Wild mushroom pasta Net +1
“Food was really good thier wild mushroom pasta was perfect , regarding the chicken pizza it was good but I expected more flavors .”
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“Food was really good thier wild mushroom pasta was perfect , regarding the chicken pizza it was good but I expected more flavors .”January 2026
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Berry-mint mocktail Net +1
“The mushroom soup was one the best we had in a long time, the fresh bread and the fettuccini with chicken and mushroom was stunning, the tiramisu is a must try and the berry-mint mocktail is to die for.”
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“The mushroom soup was one the best we had in a long time, the fresh bread and the fettuccini with chicken and mushroom was stunning, the tiramisu is a must try and the berry-mint mocktail is to die for.”November 2025
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Passion fruit and mango lemonade Net +1
“The real standout though was the passion fruit and mango lemonade. Genuinely incredible—perfect balance of tart and sweet, and easily the best thing on the table.”
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“The real standout though was the passion fruit and mango lemonade. Genuinely incredible—perfect balance of tart and sweet, and easily the best thing on the table.”April 2026
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Strawberry and cherry lemonade Net +1
“I also ordered the strawberry and cherry lemonade, which was so fresh, refreshing, and delicious.”
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“I also ordered the strawberry and cherry lemonade, which was so fresh, refreshing, and delicious.”July 2026
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V60 coffee Net +1
“He recommended the V60 coffee, and it was truly perfect—clean, aromatic, and beautifully brewed.”
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“He recommended the V60 coffee, and it was truly perfect—clean, aromatic, and beautifully brewed.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Eat Hot. If ordering carbonara, eat it straight from the pan while hot because the reviewer said it cools quickly.
Ask Gluten-Free. Ask about gluten-free options when ordering; a reviewer said the team helped accommodate the request.
Validate Parking. Validate your car number for free parking when your spend exceeds 100/-, as noted by one diner.
Bring Children. If dining with children, look for the nearby play area with toys, which helped make a birthday meal more relaxed.
Allow Waiting. Plan for a possible wait during busy periods; one diner visited when the restaurant was full and a line had formed.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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Marsa Dubai - Bluewaters Island, 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
Cooling Pizza
Pizza may cool quickly in cold weather, so it is worth eating soon after it arrives.
Large Bacon
The carbonara was praised overall, but one diner found the bacon pieces too large.
Mild Chicken Pizza
One review found the chicken pizza good but less flavorful than expected.
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The Bottom Line
Pastamamma is an Italian restaurant on Bluewaters Island where fresh pasta and artisan pizza are the main draw. The reviews make it especially appealing for diners who want carefully cooked pasta in a relaxed, contemporary setting, with service that is often described as friendly and attentive. There is plenty to choose from without losing focus: diners praise the Wild Mushroom Pappardelle, black truffles with fettuccine, Truffle Porcini pizza and steak pizza.
The carbonara is served straight from the pan, while the passion fruit and mango lemonade stands out for its tart-sweet balance. Chocolate fondant and creamy ice cream are useful finishing touches. The atmosphere ranges from cozy and casual to elegant, with indoor seating and picturesque outdoor options.
Families get a practical bonus: a nearby play area with toys. Reviews also mention generous portions, quick service and staff who give useful recommendations, including help with gluten-free choices. There are a few details to plan around.
Pizza can cool quickly on a cold evening, and one diner found the carbonara’s bacon pieces too large. During busy periods, a queue is possible. For parking, validate your car number to access free parking when spending over 100/-, according to one review.