Beach setting
Outdoor tables overlook Palm Jumeirah, giving lunch and dinner a breezy seaside backdrop.
Jumeirah
Piatti by the Beach is an Italian and Mediterranean restaurant in Jumeirah, set beside the beach at Raffles The Palm Dubai. Reviews make it appealing for terrace dining, fresh seafood and Italian favourites such as seafood pasta, pizza and cannolo, with a kids menu for family meals.
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Outdoor tables overlook Palm Jumeirah, giving lunch and dinner a breezy seaside backdrop.
Reviews highlight fresh seafood, including perfectly cooked fish, seafood soup and lobster pasta.
The truffle pasta, rigatoni, fusilli and lobster pasta are repeatedly described as standout orders.
One repeat visitor found dinner portions large enough that most dishes could have been shared.
A kids menu and welcoming service for young children make it workable for family dining.
The chicken burger from the pool menu received an especially strong recommendation from a returning guest.
Reviews mention live music and a DJ adding energy to selected lunches and evenings.
Guests arriving through the hotel lobby may be offered a buggy ride to the restaurant.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Piatti by the Beach Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“Absolutely fantastic place, we went 3 times during our 10 night stay at Raffles, we specifically requested Bilal after the first time because he was very courteous helped us choose menu items and was overall fantastic, everyone else we dealt with was nice too, the food was delicious every dish! my fave was the Cannolo dessert it is a must try never eaten anything as delicious as that 10/10”
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“Absolutely fantastic place, we went 3 times during our 10 night stay at Raffles, we specifically requested Bilal after the first time because he was very courteous helped us choose menu items and was overall fantastic, everyone else we dealt with was nice too, the food was delicious every dish! my fave was the Cannolo dessert it is a must try never eaten anything as delicious as that 10/10”December 2023
“To finish I had a delicious cannolo which was literally made how we do it in Sicily!”July 2022
“We indulged in an Italian feast — crispy patatine fritte, comforting pasta, and a classic Margherita pizza that tasted truly autentico. The appetizers were overflowing and were truly sumptuous. Every bite was delizioso and the atmosphere made it even more special.”
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“We indulged in an Italian feast — crispy patatine fritte, comforting pasta, and a classic Margherita pizza that tasted truly autentico. The appetizers were overflowing and were truly sumptuous. Every bite was delizioso and the atmosphere made it even more special.”January 2026
“We had sea food soup, greek salad, baked eggplants with parmesan, margerita pizza and meat balls with sauce which was the highlight.”February 2026
“The Amalfi dish was a standout, bursting with delightful flavors that truly captured the essence of the region.”
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“The Amalfi dish was a standout, bursting with delightful flavors that truly captured the essence of the region.”July 2023
“We visited the place for dinner in a busy Monday night, the hostess was welcoming and the staff were very attentive and polite but the team needs work. The food was nice and the appetizers, or antipasti let’s say, created the entrance of this culinary journey. Main courses need a bit of extra effort but it feels like the kitchen knows how to satisfy a guest in the end. Totally recommended! We will go back”
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“We visited the place for dinner in a busy Monday night, the hostess was welcoming and the staff were very attentive and polite but the team needs work. The food was nice and the appetizers, or antipasti let’s say, created the entrance of this culinary journey. Main courses need a bit of extra effort but it feels like the kitchen knows how to satisfy a guest in the end. Totally recommended! We will go back”December 2021
“We had sea food soup, greek salad, baked eggplants with parmesan, margerita pizza and meat balls with sauce which was the highlight.”
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“We had sea food soup, greek salad, baked eggplants with parmesan, margerita pizza and meat balls with sauce which was the highlight.”February 2026
“For mains I tried the buffalo mozzarella Ravioli, this was quintessential Italian cuisine, there was no attempt to make it something it shouldn't be. This was a classic, well executed Italian dish, with smoky mozzarella, an aromatic tomato sauce and lovely pasta. Soul food done well.”
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“For mains I tried the buffalo mozzarella Ravioli, this was quintessential Italian cuisine, there was no attempt to make it something it shouldn't be. This was a classic, well executed Italian dish, with smoky mozzarella, an aromatic tomato sauce and lovely pasta. Soul food done well.”October 2024
“The burata is real Pugliese burata!”
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“The burata is real Pugliese burata!”August 2023
“First of all, the chicken burger from the pool menu is perfection. We had this last year and couldn’t wait to get back and have it again this summer… 10/10 recommend.”
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“First of all, the chicken burger from the pool menu is perfection. We had this last year and couldn’t wait to get back and have it again this summer… 10/10 recommend.”September 2025
“We had the tomato and baked ricotta salad (YUM!), Diavola pizza and pesto pasta. Couldn’t fault the food. It was stunning and not heavy at All!”
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“We had the tomato and baked ricotta salad (YUM!), Diavola pizza and pesto pasta. Couldn’t fault the food. It was stunning and not heavy at All!”October 2023
“Exceptional Italian dining experience at Piatti. Foccacia and seafood & lobster pasta were authentic Italian, delicious!! The surprise birthday celebration was another great addition to the dining experience at Piatti.”
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“Exceptional Italian dining experience at Piatti. Foccacia and seafood & lobster pasta were authentic Italian, delicious!! The surprise birthday celebration was another great addition to the dining experience at Piatti.”October 2025
“One of the best Pastas we had, recommend Rigatoni and Fusili after an amazing Vitello Tonato.”
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“One of the best Pastas we had, recommend Rigatoni and Fusili after an amazing Vitello Tonato.”January 2026
“We had sea food soup, greek salad, baked eggplants with parmesan, margerita pizza and meat balls with sauce which was the highlight.”
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“We had sea food soup, greek salad, baked eggplants with parmesan, margerita pizza and meat balls with sauce which was the highlight.”February 2026
“Shared a selection of dishes between the table but the highlights were the lobster pasta and the truffle pizza.”
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“Shared a selection of dishes between the table but the highlights were the lobster pasta and the truffle pizza.”April 2024
“We had sea food soup, greek salad, baked eggplants with parmesan, margerita pizza and meat balls with sauce which was the highlight.”
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“We had sea food soup, greek salad, baked eggplants with parmesan, margerita pizza and meat balls with sauce which was the highlight.”February 2026
“We indulged in an Italian feast — crispy patatine fritte, comforting pasta, and a classic Margherita pizza that tasted truly autentico. The appetizers were overflowing and were truly sumptuous. Every bite was delizioso and the atmosphere made it even more special.”
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“We indulged in an Italian feast — crispy patatine fritte, comforting pasta, and a classic Margherita pizza that tasted truly autentico. The appetizers were overflowing and were truly sumptuous. Every bite was delizioso and the atmosphere made it even more special.”January 2026
“We had the tomato and baked ricotta salad (YUM!), Diavola pizza and pesto pasta. Couldn’t fault the food. It was stunning and not heavy at All!”
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“We had the tomato and baked ricotta salad (YUM!), Diavola pizza and pesto pasta. Couldn’t fault the food. It was stunning and not heavy at All!”October 2023
“The raw plate was fresh and tasty, served with some delicious sauces that matched perfectly the plate and added exotic flavors 🐠🦞🥂.”
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“The raw plate was fresh and tasty, served with some delicious sauces that matched perfectly the plate and added exotic flavors 🐠🦞🥂.”July 2022
“One of the best Pastas we had, recommend Rigatoni and Fusili after an amazing Vitello Tonato.”
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“One of the best Pastas we had, recommend Rigatoni and Fusili after an amazing Vitello Tonato.”January 2026
“The grilled salmon with endives (Salmon Con Indivia) was also a highlight, with the flavors beautifully complementing each other.”
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“The grilled salmon with endives (Salmon Con Indivia) was also a highlight, with the flavors beautifully complementing each other.”July 2023
“Salmon with hint of mango was delicious.”
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“Salmon with hint of mango was delicious.”July 2022
“We had sea food soup, greek salad, baked eggplants with parmesan, margerita pizza and meat balls with sauce which was the highlight.”
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“We had sea food soup, greek salad, baked eggplants with parmesan, margerita pizza and meat balls with sauce which was the highlight.”February 2026
“Exceptional Italian dining experience at Piatti. Foccacia and seafood & lobster pasta were authentic Italian, delicious!! The surprise birthday celebration was another great addition to the dining experience at Piatti.”
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“Exceptional Italian dining experience at Piatti. Foccacia and seafood & lobster pasta were authentic Italian, delicious!! The surprise birthday celebration was another great addition to the dining experience at Piatti.”October 2025
“I had great time,the seafood pasta was amazing,as well as the tiramisu,it has the real Italian taste”
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“I had great time,the seafood pasta was amazing,as well as the tiramisu,it has the real Italian taste”December 2023
“And the seared bluefin was absolutely excellent, the fish was incredibly fresh and seared perfectly, with the crispy coating giving a lovely earthiness to the dish, accompanied by gorgeous cherry tomatoes.”
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“And the seared bluefin was absolutely excellent, the fish was incredibly fresh and seared perfectly, with the crispy coating giving a lovely earthiness to the dish, accompanied by gorgeous cherry tomatoes.”October 2024
“The stuffed Agnolotti were insane! 🫣🤯🤩⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
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“The stuffed Agnolotti were insane! 🫣🤯🤩⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”July 2022
“Also had some stuffed pasta with wagyu. I enjoyed it but felt the dish required some texture eg small pieces of beef or something crispy?”
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“Also had some stuffed pasta with wagyu. I enjoyed it but felt the dish required some texture eg small pieces of beef or something crispy?”February 2023
“The Tagliolini allo Scoglio was a perfect combination of pasta and seafood, resulting in a delicious and satisfying dish.”
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“The Tagliolini allo Scoglio was a perfect combination of pasta and seafood, resulting in a delicious and satisfying dish.”July 2023
“We had the tomato and baked ricotta salad (YUM!), Diavola pizza and pesto pasta. Couldn’t fault the food. It was stunning and not heavy at All!”
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“We had the tomato and baked ricotta salad (YUM!), Diavola pizza and pesto pasta. Couldn’t fault the food. It was stunning and not heavy at All!”October 2023
“Truffle pasta sublime!”
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“Truffle pasta sublime!”March 2025
“Shared a selection of dishes between the table but the highlights were the lobster pasta and the truffle pizza.”
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“Shared a selection of dishes between the table but the highlights were the lobster pasta and the truffle pizza.”April 2024
“One of the best Pastas we had, recommend Rigatoni and Fusili after an amazing Vitello Tonato.”
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“One of the best Pastas we had, recommend Rigatoni and Fusili after an amazing Vitello Tonato.”January 2026
“We were hotel guests at Raffles and visited Piatti three times over the course of a week. Lovely restaurant by the beach with great service and excellent food. We couldn’t fault the place. We were a family with two kids aged 2 and 4 and they loved it too. Good kids menu. We were on the half-board option and the spend limit gets you quite slot of food which is great. Staff always made us feel welcome. Highly recommend the wagu meatballs. Pizzas are good too.”
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“We were hotel guests at Raffles and visited Piatti three times over the course of a week. Lovely restaurant by the beach with great service and excellent food. We couldn’t fault the place. We were a family with two kids aged 2 and 4 and they loved it too. Good kids menu. We were on the half-board option and the spend limit gets you quite slot of food which is great. Staff always made us feel welcome. Highly recommend the wagu meatballs. Pizzas are good too.”April 2024
“The Wagyu Meatballs were hearty and simple.”
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“The Wagyu Meatballs were hearty and simple.”October 2024
Mixed feedback
“I had great time,the seafood pasta was amazing,as well as the tiramisu,it has the real Italian taste”
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“I had great time,the seafood pasta was amazing,as well as the tiramisu,it has the real Italian taste”December 2023
“Limoncello spritz was super refreshing and the staff were very attentive.”
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“Limoncello spritz was super refreshing and the staff were very attentive.”April 2024
“However, I must admit that the fingered fried sea bass fell a bit short of my expectations. While it was still tasty, I found it to be more reminiscent of fast food rather than the exceptional quality I had come to expect from Piatti.”
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“However, I must admit that the fingered fried sea bass fell a bit short of my expectations. While it was still tasty, I found it to be more reminiscent of fast food rather than the exceptional quality I had come to expect from Piatti.”July 2023
Book dinner. Book ahead for dinner, as one review specifically advises reservations for evening visits.
Choose season. For outdoor seating, November to March is described as the ideal period; summer dining was recommended only at dinner.
Share plates. Consider sharing mains if ordering broadly: one returning guest said the portions were large enough for it.
Ask directions. If you arrive at the hotel lobby, ask whether a buggy ride to the restaurant is available.
Bring children. Families can use the kids menu; reviewers with children aged two and four said they were welcomed.
Check benefits. If you plan to use a loyalty or Fazza benefit, confirm acceptance before dining, as reviews report refusals.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 12:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 12:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 12:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 12:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 12:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 12:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
Several reviews praise attentive staff, but others describe being ignored, receiving cold service or getting little help with complaints.
One reviewer considered the food expensive for its quality, while another felt drink prices weakened the overall value.
A recent reviewer objected to receiving less than half a glass of wine and felt the response was unhelpful.
A reviewer found the tiramisu frozen rather than properly served.
One reviewer reported food poisoning and said the restaurant and hotel did not meaningfully address the complaint.
The Bottom Line
Piatti by the Beach is a beachside Italian and Mediterranean restaurant in Jumeirah, inside Raffles The Palm Dubai. The main draw is the setting: terrace tables face the Palm, while the relaxed coastal atmosphere suits a long lunch, sunset drinks or a dinner that feels more occasion-led. Outdoor dining is especially appealing from November to March.
There is plenty to choose from without the menu becoming the whole story. Reviews particularly mention seafood pasta, lobster pasta, truffle pasta, pizza and fresh fish; the cannolo is another memorable dessert for some guests. Portions can be generous, and families have praised the kids menu, so sharing a few dishes may make sense when ordering for a group.
A buggy ride from the hotel lobby may also be available. The experience is not completely even. Many diners describe warm, attentive service, but others report being ignored, receiving a small wine pour or encountering an unhelpful response when something went wrong.
One review reported food poisoning, while another found the tiramisu frozen. Pricing is described as high, especially for drinks, and guests using Fazza or loyalty benefits should confirm acceptance before arriving. Booking is advisable for dinner.