Lamb lasagne
The lamb lasagne is repeatedly praised, including by reviewers who compare it to homemade family cooking.
Primo by Dario Iannetti (inside “Goodies”)
Arjan
Primo by Dario Iannetti is an Italian kitchen inside Goodies in Arjan, focused on traditional Umbrian recipes and a cosy dine-in experience. Reviewers especially point to the lamb lasagne and focaccia, while delivery is also available for enjoying the food at home.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
106 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Umbrian cooking
The menu brings regional Umbrian dishes to Dubai rather than focusing only on standard pasta and pizza.
Focaccia
Focaccia is a standout order, with one reviewer calling it a must and another praising its crunch.
Handmade ravioli
The ravioli with green spinach sauce are specifically praised as handmade and exceptionally good.
Cosy setting
Reviews describe a quiet, relaxed and cosy place suited to dinners with friends or family.
Vegetarian options
Vegetarian diners can choose dishes such as verdure marinate and pappa al pomodoro.
Delivery option
Delivery is a well-used option, with one customer saying they order at least once a week.
Group ordering
Groups can order several dishes to share, giving first-time diners a way to sample more of the menu.
What to Eat at Primo by Dario Iannetti (inside “Goodies”) 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 Primo by Dario Iannetti (inside “Goodies”), 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 Primo by Dario Iannetti (inside “Goodies”) got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Tiramisu Net +5
“A wonderful little cafe with such an authentic taste. Felt like a home cooked meal, full of warmth and comfort. Portions are just right. Don’t miss out on eating the Tiramisu”
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“A wonderful little cafe with such an authentic taste. Felt like a home cooked meal, full of warmth and comfort. Portions are just right. Don’t miss out on eating the Tiramisu”April 2024
“And their tiramisu has a perfect balance of sweetness and cream, not too sweet but just perfect.”April 2024
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Lamb lasagna Net +3
“The service was incredible and the food was amazing! Would definitely recommend the lamb lasagne and Tiramisu!!”
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“The service was incredible and the food was amazing! Would definitely recommend the lamb lasagne and Tiramisu!!”December 2023
“I had a lasagna that tasted exactly like my grandma’s but - and here comes the genious - with lamb instead of haram ingredients (how come nobody thought of it before??).”March 2023
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Grilled vegetables Net +2
“Looking for comfort home made food? Here you go! Couldnt ask for more delicious lasagna and focaccia and… grilled vegetables and and and…. Cant wait for many more delicious experiences!”
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“Looking for comfort home made food? Here you go! Couldnt ask for more delicious lasagna and focaccia and… grilled vegetables and and and…. Cant wait for many more delicious experiences!”March 2023
“One of the best tomato soup in city. As well amazing grilled vegetables, lasagna. We will return👌🏻”April 2023
Honorable mentions (18)
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Pasta e fagioli Net +1
“Focaccia is super tasty and crunchy and pasta with beans is finger-licking good!!”
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“Focaccia is super tasty and crunchy and pasta with beans is finger-licking good!!”March 2023
“The Fusilli are stunning and “Pasta e fagioli” is superb.”September 2023
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Focaccia with sage Net +1
“I also had a focaccia with sage - genious again, nobody knows here but back in Italy we all love sage.”
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“I also had a focaccia with sage - genious again, nobody knows here but back in Italy we all love sage.”March 2023
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Frappuccino Net +1
“Amazing tasty pasta, refreshing Frappuccino and one of the best gelato I’ve had in Dubai”
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“Amazing tasty pasta, refreshing Frappuccino and one of the best gelato I’ve had in Dubai”March 2023
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Fusilli Net +1
“The Fusilli are stunning and “Pasta e fagioli” is superb.”
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“The Fusilli are stunning and “Pasta e fagioli” is superb.”September 2023
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Fusilli alla norcina Net +1
“Their "Fusilli alla Norcina" are by far the best Pasta I ever had in Dubai, and trust me, I had many!”
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“Their "Fusilli alla Norcina" are by far the best Pasta I ever had in Dubai, and trust me, I had many!”July 2023
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Homemade ravioli Net +1
“• Homemade Ravioli: Delicate pasta parcels filled with rich, flavorful fillings.”
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“• Homemade Ravioli: Delicate pasta parcels filled with rich, flavorful fillings.”January 2025
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Lasagna di dario Net +1
“Lasagna di Dario - we ate it with my husband and we wanted it again because it is fantastically tasty, soft, meaty and not heavy at the same time.”
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“Lasagna di Dario - we ate it with my husband and we wanted it again because it is fantastically tasty, soft, meaty and not heavy at the same time.”February 2023
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Norcina Net +1
“We tried many delicious dishes but Lasagna and Norcina were superbe!”
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“We tried many delicious dishes but Lasagna and Norcina were superbe!”September 2023
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Panzanella Net +1
“• Panzanella: A traditional Tuscan bread salad, offering a refreshing start to the meal.”
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“• Panzanella: A traditional Tuscan bread salad, offering a refreshing start to the meal.”January 2025
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Pappa al pomodoro Net +1
“Vegetarian dishes incredibly delicious: verdure marinate and pappa al pomodoro.”
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“Vegetarian dishes incredibly delicious: verdure marinate and pappa al pomodoro.”April 2023
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Pasta Net +1
“Amazing tasty pasta, refreshing Frappuccino and one of the best gelato I’ve had in Dubai”
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“Amazing tasty pasta, refreshing Frappuccino and one of the best gelato I’ve had in Dubai”March 2023
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Ravioli in a green spinach sauce Net +1
“Ravioli in a green spinach sauce, personally I never try better in my life .”
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“Ravioli in a green spinach sauce, personally I never try better in my life .”April 2023
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Ravioli in green sauce with spinach Net +1
“Ravioli in green sauce with spinach - wish I could make them everyday at home...”
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“Ravioli in green sauce with spinach - wish I could make them everyday at home...”February 2023
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Sagne and focaccia Net +1
“Ordered 'sagne and focaccia' combo .. I am Italian and I can assure the excellent quality of the food .. congratulations !! 5 stars deserved .. only one small issue, perhaps due to a mistake, the very small portion received .. 4 tablespoons of pasta and beans, with little sauce, too dry .. focaccia FANTASTIC !!!”
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“Ordered 'sagne and focaccia' combo .. I am Italian and I can assure the excellent quality of the food .. congratulations !! 5 stars deserved .. only one small issue, perhaps due to a mistake, the very small portion received .. 4 tablespoons of pasta and beans, with little sauce, too dry .. focaccia FANTASTIC !!!”May 2023
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Signature focaccias Net +1
“• Signature Focaccias: Freshly baked, aromatic bread perfect for pairing with meals.”
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“• Signature Focaccias: Freshly baked, aromatic bread perfect for pairing with meals.”January 2025
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Tomato soup Net +1
“One of the best tomato soup in city. As well amazing grilled vegetables, lasagna. We will return👌🏻”
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“One of the best tomato soup in city. As well amazing grilled vegetables, lasagna. We will return👌🏻”April 2023
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Truffle lamb pasta Net +1
“My favourite are all but I would say try defending their signature: lamb lasagna and if you are a truffle lover like me go with their truffle lamb pasta because with lamb everything becomes so unique, tasty and delicious!”
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“My favourite are all but I would say try defending their signature: lamb lasagna and if you are a truffle lover like me go with their truffle lamb pasta because with lamb everything becomes so unique, tasty and delicious!”April 2024
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Verdure marinate Net +1
“Vegetarian dishes incredibly delicious: verdure marinate and pappa al pomodoro.”
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“Vegetarian dishes incredibly delicious: verdure marinate and pappa al pomodoro.”April 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Try lasagne. Make the lasagne your first order; it is the dish most consistently singled out in the reviews.
Add focaccia. Add focaccia to the order, especially if you want one of the restaurant’s most repeated recommendations.
Share dishes. For a first visit, share several plates so you can explore more of the regional menu.
Vegetarian choices. Vegetarian diners should look for verdure marinate and pappa al pomodoro, both specifically praised in the reviews.
Check delivery. If ordering delivery, check the portion and texture on arrival because one pasta-and-beans order was unusually small and dry.
Plan the visit
Practical details
>>> Inside Restaurant “GOODIES - ShopNo.9 Vincitore Boulevard
Al Barsha South Third - Arjan, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Location complaint
One reviewer strongly disliked the location and described it as horrible.
Small portion
One order contained only four tablespoons of pasta and beans and arrived dry, although the reviewer suspected a mistake.
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The Bottom Line
Primo is an Italian kitchen inside Goodies in Arjan, centred on regional Umbrian cooking rather than a generic pasta-and-pizza menu. You can dine in the cosy space or order delivery, with lamb lasagne, focaccia, handmade ravioli and Fusilli alla Norcina among the dishes reviewers return to. The lamb lasagne is the clearest signature: one Italian-background reviewer compared it to a grandmother’s cooking, while another praised the lamb version as soft, meaty and not heavy.
Focaccia is repeatedly called a must, and the ravioli with green spinach sauce, pasta e fagioli and tiramisu also receive specific praise. Vegetarian diners have been happy with verdure marinate and pappa al pomodoro. The setting is described as quiet, relaxed and home-like, making it workable for a family meal or dinner with friends.
Reviews also mention attentive service, group ordering of several dishes, and delivery that customers return to regularly. Prices are described as honest or reasonable, but no figures are provided. There are two cautions in the feedback.
One reviewer disliked the location, and another received an unusually small, dry portion of pasta and beans—possibly an error—while calling the focaccia fantastic. Sharing several dishes is a useful way to explore the menu.