Pizza
Thin, soft pizza with crisp edges and a chewy centre is a standout, including the Pizza Diavola.
Primi
Al Wasl
Primi is an Italian restaurant in Al Wasl with a stylish, relaxed atmosphere and an open kitchen. Reviews make it especially appealing for well-made pizza, fresh pasta and leisurely meals with attentive service.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,287 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Food
Customers repeatedly describe the food as fresh, balanced and full of flavour, from pasta to seafood.
Warm Service
Attentive, welcoming service is a consistent strength, with staff often praised for being helpful without feeling intrusive.
Atmosphere
The decorated dining room, open kitchen and lounge-style setting suit relaxed lunches, dinners and drinks.
Large Portions
Several diners found the portions generous, making the pasta and pizza particularly filling.
Birthday Touches
Birthday visits can include thoughtful touches; one guest received a complimentary chocolate cake.
What to Eat at Primi 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 Primi, 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 Primi got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Grilled octopus Net +2
“Their grilled octopus was to die for .”
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Review excerpts
“Their grilled octopus was to die for .”December 2025
“Delicious martini on Sunday afternoon and grilled octopus ⚡️Thanks to Mark great service and oh music (Dos Gardenias - Buena Vista Social Club) cover chill lounge version ✨”April 2026
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Pizza diavola Net +2
“One of the best Pizza Diavola I have ever tried in Dubai!!!!”
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Review excerpts
“One of the best Pizza Diavola I have ever tried in Dubai!!!!”July 2026
“The Divola pizza was solid.”October 2025
Honorable mentions (18)
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Beef burger Net +1
“Our mains included the spicy salami pizza, steak, beef burger, and seabass, all of which were cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“Our mains included the spicy salami pizza, steak, beef burger, and seabass, all of which were cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.”January 2025
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Beef steak Net +1
“We ordered the Beef Steak and Fettuccine Pasta; the dishes were decent, though not exceptional.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the Beef Steak and Fettuccine Pasta; the dishes were decent, though not exceptional.”August 2025
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Birthday cake Net +1
“The surprise birthday cake was splendid.”
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“The surprise birthday cake was splendid.”May 2026
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Burrata salad Net +1
“For starters, we had the chili prawns, calamari and the burrata salad, both incredibly fresh and delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“For starters, we had the chili prawns, calamari and the burrata salad, both incredibly fresh and delicious.”January 2025
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Calamari Net +1
“For starters, we had the chili prawns, calamari and the burrata salad, both incredibly fresh and delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“For starters, we had the chili prawns, calamari and the burrata salad, both incredibly fresh and delicious.”January 2025
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Chili prawns Net +1
“For starters, we had the chili prawns, calamari and the burrata salad, both incredibly fresh and delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“For starters, we had the chili prawns, calamari and the burrata salad, both incredibly fresh and delicious.”January 2025
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Chocolate cake Net +1
“To end the night, we were surprised with a complimentary chocolate cake for dessert, and it was absolutely divine!”
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Review excerpts
“To end the night, we were surprised with a complimentary chocolate cake for dessert, and it was absolutely divine!”January 2025
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Fettuccine pasta Net +1
“We ordered the Beef Steak and Fettuccine Pasta; the dishes were decent, though not exceptional.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the Beef Steak and Fettuccine Pasta; the dishes were decent, though not exceptional.”August 2025
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Formaggi Net +1
“Margarita and Formaggi didn’t disappoint either , would probably come back just to eat them again .”
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Review excerpts
“Margarita and Formaggi didn’t disappoint either , would probably come back just to eat them again .”December 2025
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Grilled branzino Net +1
“I ordered the grilled branzino with roasted baby potatoes, broccoli with peas, and the Nitro La Dolce Vita Spritz. Everything was fresh, flavorful, beautifully prepared, and very enjoyable.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the grilled branzino with roasted baby potatoes, broccoli with peas, and the Nitro La Dolce Vita Spritz. Everything was fresh, flavorful, beautifully prepared, and very enjoyable.”May 2026
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Handmade pizza Net +1
“Food was delicious, freshly made in front of our eyes! We had Risotto-Beef Tenderloin, Handmade Pizza and Linguini with prawns!”
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Review excerpts
“Food was delicious, freshly made in front of our eyes! We had Risotto-Beef Tenderloin, Handmade Pizza and Linguini with prawns!”July 2024
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Linguini with prawns Net +1
“Food was delicious, freshly made in front of our eyes! We had Risotto-Beef Tenderloin, Handmade Pizza and Linguini with prawns!”
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Review excerpts
“Food was delicious, freshly made in front of our eyes! We had Risotto-Beef Tenderloin, Handmade Pizza and Linguini with prawns!”July 2024
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Mezze selection Net +1
“We also tried the mezze selection which is a good sharing platter , paired with some chili prawns and calamari .”
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Review excerpts
“We also tried the mezze selection which is a good sharing platter , paired with some chili prawns and calamari .”December 2025
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Risotto-beef tenderloin Net +1
“Food was delicious, freshly made in front of our eyes! We had Risotto-Beef Tenderloin, Handmade Pizza and Linguini with prawns!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was delicious, freshly made in front of our eyes! We had Risotto-Beef Tenderloin, Handmade Pizza and Linguini with prawns!”July 2024
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Seabass Net +1
“Our mains included the spicy salami pizza, steak, beef burger, and seabass, all of which were cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Our mains included the spicy salami pizza, steak, beef burger, and seabass, all of which were cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.”January 2025
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Seafood spaghetti Net +1
“The seafood spaghetti was cooked to perfection, and the Sgroppino cocktail was amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“The seafood spaghetti was cooked to perfection, and the Sgroppino cocktail was amazing.”September 2025
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Spicy salami pizza Net +1
“Our mains included the spicy salami pizza, steak, beef burger, and seabass, all of which were cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“Our mains included the spicy salami pizza, steak, beef burger, and seabass, all of which were cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.”January 2025
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Truffle pizza Net +1
“The food was incredible - highly recommend the steaks and the truffle pizza in particular.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was incredible - highly recommend the steaks and the truffle pizza in particular.”January 2026
Drinks 4
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Bottle of wine Net +1
“We are a lot at a late lunch so just ordered pasta dishes and a bottle of wine, everything was fantastic and we really loved the ambience.”
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Review excerpts
“We are a lot at a late lunch so just ordered pasta dishes and a bottle of wine, everything was fantastic and we really loved the ambience.”February 2026
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Margarita Net +1
“Margarita and Formaggi didn’t disappoint either , would probably come back just to eat them again .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Margarita and Formaggi didn’t disappoint either , would probably come back just to eat them again .”December 2025
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Martini Net +1
“Delicious martini on Sunday afternoon and grilled octopus ⚡️Thanks to Mark great service and oh music (Dos Gardenias - Buena Vista Social Club) cover chill lounge version ✨”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Delicious martini on Sunday afternoon and grilled octopus ⚡️Thanks to Mark great service and oh music (Dos Gardenias - Buena Vista Social Club) cover chill lounge version ✨”April 2026
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Sgroppino cocktail Net +1
“The seafood spaghetti was cooked to perfection, and the Sgroppino cocktail was amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The seafood spaghetti was cooked to perfection, and the Sgroppino cocktail was amazing.”September 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Fish soup Net −1
“This fish soup needs improvement though.”
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Critical review excerpts
“This fish soup needs improvement though.”October 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Promotions. Ask how ladies’ night discounts apply before ordering; one guest was told the pizza offer had to be ordered per person.
Check Events. If live music matters, check the current schedule first; a Friday visit featured a live singer and saxophonist.
Avoid Peaks. For smoother pacing, consider a quieter visit rather than a very busy service, when starters may arrive separately.
Share Plates. The mezze selection was described as a good sharing platter, making it useful for a group order.
Ask Seating. If you are sensitive to heat, ask about seating or ventilation before settling in, as one meal felt stuffy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
city walk - 16 Dubai Al Safa Road
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Warm Ventilation
One diner found the restaurant hot and occasionally stuffy because the fan was not cooling enough.
Busy Pacing
During a busy service, starters arrived at different times and one came with the main course.
Fish Soup
One review specifically found the fish soup in need of improvement.
Small Salad Tuna
A diner felt the tuna portion in a salad was noticeably small compared with the rest of the meal.
Unclear Offers
One birthday visit found the ladies’ night and birthday arrangements less clear than expected, including a charge for dessert.
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The Bottom Line
Primi is an Italian restaurant in Al Wasl with a polished but relaxed dining-room-and-lounge feel. Reviews point to it for thin, well-baked pizza—especially Pizza Diavola and truffle pizza—alongside fresh pasta, seafood and generous portions. The open kitchen, warm lighting and lounge setting make it suitable for a casual lunch, dinner, drinks or a birthday meal.
The strongest food-specific mentions include grilled octopus, burrata salad, calamari and seafood spaghetti. Customers describe the ingredients as fresh and the dishes as balanced rather than heavy. Several reviews say the portions are substantial, although one diner found the tuna in a salad too small, so sharing plates and mains may not be equally generous.
Service is a major part of the appeal, with repeated praise for attentive, welcoming staff and thoughtful birthday touches, including a complimentary chocolate cake in one visit. Pricing is described as fair or reasonable for the setting, and reviews mention ladies’ night and happy-hour drinks. Confirm the exact terms before booking: one guest was surprised that a pizza discount applied per person and that a promised birthday arrangement was chargeable.
At busy times, allow for possible pacing issues; one review says starters arrived separately, with one alongside the main. Another found the ventilation hot and the room stuffy. Fridays may include live music, but check the current programme.