Signature pasta
The Tortelli Loren combines burrata, pistachio, and lemon in a light, delicate pasta dish that several diners singled out.
Jumeirah
Ristorante Loren is an Italian restaurant in Jumeirah with an elegant Riviera-inspired setting and sea views. Reviews point to creative pasta such as the Tortelli Loren, plus polished service and desserts including pistachio gelato and tiramisu, making it a natural choice for dates, celebrations, or a refined lunch.
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The Tortelli Loren combines burrata, pistachio, and lemon in a light, delicate pasta dish that several diners singled out.
The terrace and dining room look over the sea, with reviewers also noting views towards Dubai Marina, JBR, Dubai Harbour, and Bluewaters.
Reviews repeatedly describe the welcome and table service as warm, professional, knowledgeable, and attentive without becoming intrusive.
Pistachio gelato, tiramisu, and profiteroles are recurring dessert highlights, with one reviewer calling the tiramisu among the best they had tried.
The three-course business lunch received strong praise, including a review that found the food and service worth considerably more than its reported price.
Mosaic, arches, refined interiors, and Riviera-style design create a romantic atmosphere that suits celebrations and special evenings.
One family dining with a small child said the staff kept the child entertained, suggesting the restaurant can work beyond adult-only occasions.
These items at Ristorante Loren got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“The dessert was out of this place, best tiramisu hands down & profiteroles. You can tell the ingredients and every small thing is thought of.”
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“The dessert was out of this place, best tiramisu hands down & profiteroles. You can tell the ingredients and every small thing is thought of.”July 2025
“Tiramisu - one of the best I have ever had”March 2024
“The beetroot carpacio was delicious and as Lakshan informed me, the beetroot was boiled in orange juice! The addition of pecans elevated the dish.”
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“The beetroot carpacio was delicious and as Lakshan informed me, the beetroot was boiled in orange juice! The addition of pecans elevated the dish.”March 2026
“Food was delicious, everything tasted so good! We had the beef carpaccio / beetroot carpaccio/ buratta tortellini/ beef cheek ravioli and chocolate orange soufflé!!!”November 2024
“Burrata - amazingly creamy”
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“Burrata - amazingly creamy”March 2024
“Had a delicious birthday dinner here with a friend at the weekend. The food was truly amazing - I had the burrata and the beef cheek pasta and both were very tasty.”July 2024
“The tortelli with burrata and pistachio was stunning, the gelato was fantastic too.”
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“The tortelli with burrata and pistachio was stunning, the gelato was fantastic too.”March 2026
“We ordered the pasta with burrata and pistachio in a creamy lemon sauce, and it was simply divine. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the dish was an absolute standout.”September 2024
“Cacio Pepe, what can I say, perfectly balanced. Delicious sauce on home made spaghetti. Peppery brilliance.”
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“Cacio Pepe, what can I say, perfectly balanced. Delicious sauce on home made spaghetti. Peppery brilliance.”March 2026
“Cacio E Pepe pasta - super duper delicious”March 2024
“Ad we topped it up with a must have pistachio ice cream and one of the best tiramisus we’ve ever had!”
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“Ad we topped it up with a must have pistachio ice cream and one of the best tiramisus we’ve ever had!”February 2023
“To top it off, we had the pistachio ice cream, which was more than delicious.”September 2024
“The artichoke heart and truffle salad was unbelievably good. Sliced artichoke hearts with a lavish amount of truffle. An amazing combination.”
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“The artichoke heart and truffle salad was unbelievably good. Sliced artichoke hearts with a lavish amount of truffle. An amazing combination.”March 2026
“We had the burrata and aubergine parmigiana (really excellent) followed by the truffle risotto (which was EXCELLENT) and the desserts were also really great.”
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“We had the burrata and aubergine parmigiana (really excellent) followed by the truffle risotto (which was EXCELLENT) and the desserts were also really great.”March 2025
“Food was delicious, everything tasted so good! We had the beef carpaccio / beetroot carpaccio/ buratta tortellini/ beef cheek ravioli and chocolate orange soufflé!!!”
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“Food was delicious, everything tasted so good! We had the beef carpaccio / beetroot carpaccio/ buratta tortellini/ beef cheek ravioli and chocolate orange soufflé!!!”November 2024
“Had a delicious birthday dinner here with a friend at the weekend. The food was truly amazing - I had the burrata and the beef cheek pasta and both were very tasty.”
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“Had a delicious birthday dinner here with a friend at the weekend. The food was truly amazing - I had the burrata and the beef cheek pasta and both were very tasty.”July 2024
“Must order the beef cheek ravioli.”
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“Must order the beef cheek ravioli.”December 2025
“Excellent Kale Salad with candied walnuts and goat's cheese, the perfect branzino sea bream, and a very delicate cheesecake in the formation of a pear.”
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“Excellent Kale Salad with candied walnuts and goat's cheese, the perfect branzino sea bream, and a very delicate cheesecake in the formation of a pear.”April 2024
“We also loved the Caprino e Fichi salad, the Fiori di Zucca al Tartufo, and the Bresaola e Stracchino pizza - each dish was just as enjoyable as the last.”
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“We also loved the Caprino e Fichi salad, the Fiori di Zucca al Tartufo, and the Bresaola e Stracchino pizza - each dish was just as enjoyable as the last.”July 2026
“I especially enjoyed the beetroot carpaccio and the calamari — both beautifully prepared and full of flavor.”
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“I especially enjoyed the beetroot carpaccio and the calamari — both beautifully prepared and full of flavor.”October 2025
“We also loved the Caprino e Fichi salad, the Fiori di Zucca al Tartufo, and the Bresaola e Stracchino pizza - each dish was just as enjoyable as the last.”
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“We also loved the Caprino e Fichi salad, the Fiori di Zucca al Tartufo, and the Bresaola e Stracchino pizza - each dish was just as enjoyable as the last.”July 2026
“Excellent Kale Salad with candied walnuts and goat's cheese, the perfect branzino sea bream, and a very delicate cheesecake in the formation of a pear.”
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“Excellent Kale Salad with candied walnuts and goat's cheese, the perfect branzino sea bream, and a very delicate cheesecake in the formation of a pear.”April 2024
“The chocolate profiteroles, speaks for itself. Dark chocolate, milk chocolate and chocolate cream with a sauce that brings all the flavours together and melds them in to a spoonful of heaven.”
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“The chocolate profiteroles, speaks for itself. Dark chocolate, milk chocolate and chocolate cream with a sauce that brings all the flavours together and melds them in to a spoonful of heaven.”March 2026
“The coconut dome filled with passion fruit sorbet. Unbelievable! The flavours balance out and compliment each other. And it looks spectacular.”
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“The coconut dome filled with passion fruit sorbet. Unbelievable! The flavours balance out and compliment each other. And it looks spectacular.”March 2026
“One of the best fine Italian restaurants. The soup was delicious, as was the fig and goat cheese salad. The pizza is out of this world, and the pasta was amazing.”
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“One of the best fine Italian restaurants. The soup was delicious, as was the fig and goat cheese salad. The pizza is out of this world, and the pasta was amazing.”January 2026
“We also loved the Caprino e Fichi salad, the Fiori di Zucca al Tartufo, and the Bresaola e Stracchino pizza - each dish was just as enjoyable as the last.”
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“We also loved the Caprino e Fichi salad, the Fiori di Zucca al Tartufo, and the Bresaola e Stracchino pizza - each dish was just as enjoyable as the last.”July 2026
“The bread that comes to the table is homemade and their foccaica was unreal.”
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“The bread that comes to the table is homemade and their foccaica was unreal.”March 2026
“Our group of four enjoyed a selection of dishes, including Burrata, Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, Foie Gras, Ravioli, Prawns, Gnocchi, and Octopus. Each dish was very well prepared, showcasing a harmonious balance of flavors.”
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“Our group of four enjoyed a selection of dishes, including Burrata, Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, Foie Gras, Ravioli, Prawns, Gnocchi, and Octopus. Each dish was very well prepared, showcasing a harmonious balance of flavors.”July 2023
“Our group of four enjoyed a selection of dishes, including Burrata, Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, Foie Gras, Ravioli, Prawns, Gnocchi, and Octopus. Each dish was very well prepared, showcasing a harmonious balance of flavors.”
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“Our group of four enjoyed a selection of dishes, including Burrata, Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, Foie Gras, Ravioli, Prawns, Gnocchi, and Octopus. Each dish was very well prepared, showcasing a harmonious balance of flavors.”July 2023
“Excellent Kale Salad with candied walnuts and goat's cheese, the perfect branzino sea bream, and a very delicate cheesecake in the formation of a pear.”
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“Excellent Kale Salad with candied walnuts and goat's cheese, the perfect branzino sea bream, and a very delicate cheesecake in the formation of a pear.”April 2024
“We enjoyed a selection of seafood, perfectly cooked rib-eye, rich lamb risotto, profiteroles, and a delicious coconut dessert. Every dish was well-balanced and full of flavor.”
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“We enjoyed a selection of seafood, perfectly cooked rib-eye, rich lamb risotto, profiteroles, and a delicious coconut dessert. Every dish was well-balanced and full of flavor.”February 2026
“The wagyu steak was honestly one of the best things we’ve ever had, and the lava cake with pistachio gelato was absolutely wow.”
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“The wagyu steak was honestly one of the best things we’ve ever had, and the lava cake with pistachio gelato was absolutely wow.”July 2026
“The desserts were a particular highlight, and we enjoyed the mango sorbet, profiteroles and tiramisu.”
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“The desserts were a particular highlight, and we enjoyed the mango sorbet, profiteroles and tiramisu.”July 2023
“Melanzana Eggplant - melt in the mouth, fabulous”
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“Melanzana Eggplant - melt in the mouth, fabulous”March 2024
“We will be back & bringing all our friends. The negronis to finish were top notch too!”
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“We will be back & bringing all our friends. The negronis to finish were top notch too!”March 2026
“Our group of four enjoyed a selection of dishes, including Burrata, Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, Foie Gras, Ravioli, Prawns, Gnocchi, and Octopus. Each dish was very well prepared, showcasing a harmonious balance of flavors.”
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“Our group of four enjoyed a selection of dishes, including Burrata, Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, Foie Gras, Ravioli, Prawns, Gnocchi, and Octopus. Each dish was very well prepared, showcasing a harmonious balance of flavors.”July 2023
“We ended with the Pistachio Gelato, and it was absolutely delicious. You could really taste the pistachio, and it was the perfect way to finish the meal.”
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“We ended with the Pistachio Gelato, and it was absolutely delicious. You could really taste the pistachio, and it was the perfect way to finish the meal.”July 2026
“Our group of four enjoyed a selection of dishes, including Burrata, Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, Foie Gras, Ravioli, Prawns, Gnocchi, and Octopus. Each dish was very well prepared, showcasing a harmonious balance of flavors.”
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“Our group of four enjoyed a selection of dishes, including Burrata, Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, Foie Gras, Ravioli, Prawns, Gnocchi, and Octopus. Each dish was very well prepared, showcasing a harmonious balance of flavors.”July 2023
“Our group of four enjoyed a selection of dishes, including Burrata, Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, Foie Gras, Ravioli, Prawns, Gnocchi, and Octopus. Each dish was very well prepared, showcasing a harmonious balance of flavors.”
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“Our group of four enjoyed a selection of dishes, including Burrata, Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, Foie Gras, Ravioli, Prawns, Gnocchi, and Octopus. Each dish was very well prepared, showcasing a harmonious balance of flavors.”July 2023
“We enjoyed a selection of seafood, perfectly cooked rib-eye, rich lamb risotto, profiteroles, and a delicious coconut dessert. Every dish was well-balanced and full of flavor.”
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“We enjoyed a selection of seafood, perfectly cooked rib-eye, rich lamb risotto, profiteroles, and a delicious coconut dessert. Every dish was well-balanced and full of flavor.”February 2026
“Great seabass.”
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“Great seabass.”February 2023
“Seafood Cavatelli pasta - also really nice, and the flavours weren’t overpowering”
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“Seafood Cavatelli pasta - also really nice, and the flavours weren’t overpowering”March 2024
“The Spaghetti Vongole was good but the plate was not hot so the food went cold before even finishing half which was very disappointing.”
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“The Spaghetti Vongole was good but the plate was not hot so the food went cold before even finishing half which was very disappointing.”August 2025
“Also the strawberry ice cream desert is super.”
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“Also the strawberry ice cream desert is super.”January 2025
“Our group of four enjoyed a selection of dishes, including Burrata, Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, Foie Gras, Ravioli, Prawns, Gnocchi, and Octopus. Each dish was very well prepared, showcasing a harmonious balance of flavors.”
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“Our group of four enjoyed a selection of dishes, including Burrata, Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, Foie Gras, Ravioli, Prawns, Gnocchi, and Octopus. Each dish was very well prepared, showcasing a harmonious balance of flavors.”July 2023
“The quality and portion of the food was incredible. I think i had one of the best authentic margarita pizza & truffle fries.”
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“The quality and portion of the food was incredible. I think i had one of the best authentic margarita pizza & truffle fries.”July 2025
“Great food, good steak, tasty starters. Would recommend steak, truffle pizza, and risotto.”
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“Great food, good steak, tasty starters. Would recommend steak, truffle pizza, and risotto.”January 2025
“We had the burrata and aubergine parmigiana (really excellent) followed by the truffle risotto (which was EXCELLENT) and the desserts were also really great.”
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“We had the burrata and aubergine parmigiana (really excellent) followed by the truffle risotto (which was EXCELLENT) and the desserts were also really great.”March 2025
“The wagyu steak was honestly one of the best things we’ve ever had, and the lava cake with pistachio gelato was absolutely wow.”
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“The wagyu steak was honestly one of the best things we’ve ever had, and the lava cake with pistachio gelato was absolutely wow.”July 2026
“The wild mushroom and truffle risotto was perfect. The sauce was delicious. Beautifully prepared mushrooms with lashings of truffle. Excellent.”
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“The wild mushroom and truffle risotto was perfect. The sauce was delicious. Beautifully prepared mushrooms with lashings of truffle. Excellent.”March 2026
“Also you have to try the yogurt ice-cream and the tiramisu - they are out of this world.”
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“Also you have to try the yogurt ice-cream and the tiramisu - they are out of this world.”September 2025
“The quality and portion of the food was incredible. I think i had one of the best authentic margarita pizza & truffle fries.”
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“The quality and portion of the food was incredible. I think i had one of the best authentic margarita pizza & truffle fries.”July 2025
“They have an excellent wine selection by Coravin, which perfectly complements the dishes.”
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“They have an excellent wine selection by Coravin, which perfectly complements the dishes.”October 2025
“The only downside was the dessert, cheesecake in an Italian restaurant why ?”
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“The only downside was the dessert, cheesecake in an Italian restaurant why ?”March 2024
Check directions. Check the pin before leaving: one reviewer was directed to the Fairmont Hotel, and another had to make an extra loop to find the venue.
Ask for menu. If booking the business lunch, ask for its menu when seated; one diner said it was not offered until requested.
Plan parking. Use Palm West Beach parking and get the restaurant stamp for free parking, then walk or take a buggy to Loren.
Choose weekday. For softer music and a quieter mood, consider an early weekday dinner; one reviewer expected weekends to be livelier with a late DJ.
Budget wine. Review the wine list carefully or ask about bottle pricing first; one diner considered the markup excessive despite praising the food.
Save room. Leave space for dessert, especially if you like chocolate: one review praised the profiteroles for their rich, velvety texture.
Plan the visit
| 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 – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Finding the entrance and parking can be frustrating; one group had to make an extra loop, while another was sent to the Fairmont by Google Maps.
A reviewer found the wine pricing excessive, citing an average bottle listed at AED 800 against a retail price of around AED 82.
Some diners felt seasoning and temperature were inconsistent: the beef tartare was under-seasoned and the vongole arrived on a cool plate.
One birthday diner felt the pasta and pizza selection was narrower than expected.
A Sunday-lunch review criticised the use of frozen fries instead of freshly cut ones.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
business lunch menu
“Anyway menu is 160aed for 3 dishes”Google review · March 2024
ice cream
“In particular, the ice cream priced at 25AED per scoop felt a bit steep”Google review · July 2023
The Bottom Line
Ristorante Loren is an Italian restaurant in Jumeirah built around polished dining, sea views, and a Riviera-style interior. It suits a date, birthday, anniversary, business lunch, or simply a more dressed-up meal. The strongest recurring food mentions are the Tortelli Loren with burrata, pistachio, and lemon; beef cheek ravioli; burrata; and the truffle risotto.
Desserts are a genuine reason to leave room. Pistachio gelato, tiramisu, and profiteroles appear repeatedly, although one diner found the profiteroles lacked the tender creamy filling they expected. Service is another consistent strength, with reviews describing staff as welcoming, attentive, and helpful with recommendations.
The setting can be quiet and romantic on an early weekday dinner, while a reviewer expected a livelier weekend atmosphere with a late DJ. Allow extra time to find the entrance. Google Maps reportedly directed one party to the Fairmont, and access through Palm West Beach can involve a walk or buggy; parking can be free when the restaurant stamps your ticket.
The business lunch was reported at 160aed for three dishes, but wine deserves caution: one guest said a bottle with an approximate AED 82 retail price was listed at AED 800. Food feedback is mostly strong, though tartare seasoning and serving temperature were not perfect for everyone.