Skyline views
The Burj Khalifa view is a major part of the setting, especially from the bar and dining areas.
Roberto's Dubai
DIFC
Roberto’s is a contemporary Italian restaurant in DIFC, with a bar and terrace overlooking the city skyline. Reviews point to standout dishes such as the Roberto’s pizza and pistachio ice cream, alongside fine-dining ambience, live music and DJ-led evenings.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
2,660 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong dishes
Reviewers consistently highlight the pizza, burrata, sea bass, fresh pasta and seafood as reliable choices.
Elegant setting
The renovated interiors, lounge and sophisticated atmosphere suit date nights, business meals and celebrations.
Live entertainment
Brunches and evening visits can include DJs, live bands, singers or dancers, adding energy beyond the meal.
Business lunch
One review specifically recommends the business lunch as a good-value option available until 7.
Group handling
A large group review describes the evening as well managed, with food and service handled smoothly from start to finish.
What to Eat at Roberto's Dubai 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 Roberto's Dubai, 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 Roberto's Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Sea-bass Net +4
“During our visit, we opted for an assortment of dishes including sea bass, seafood pasta, ravioli, pizza, and risotto. Each dish was prepared with a noticeable attention to detail and flavor, though they didn't quite live up to our lofty expectations given the restaurant's reputation.”
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Review excerpts
“During our visit, we opted for an assortment of dishes including sea bass, seafood pasta, ravioli, pizza, and risotto. Each dish was prepared with a noticeable attention to detail and flavor, though they didn't quite live up to our lofty expectations given the restaurant's reputation.”January 2024
“For the main course, we were served perfectly cooked beef and an exquisite sea bass. Both dishes were prepared to perfection, highlighting the chef’s skill and attention to detail.”May 2025
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Pistachio ice cream Net +3
“The food was outstanding, the ambiance was great, and the pistachio ice cream is probably the best I have ever had. The only downside is that you cannot order just a single scoop.”
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“The food was outstanding, the ambiance was great, and the pistachio ice cream is probably the best I have ever had. The only downside is that you cannot order just a single scoop.”June 2026
“Burrata, Sea-bass and ofcourse pistachio ice cream were on the highest level as usual.”June 2026
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Pistachio ice cream topped with olive oil Net +2
“The true highlight of the evening was the pistachio ice cream topped with olive oil—an unforgettable combination that was both surprising and absolutely delicious.”
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“The true highlight of the evening was the pistachio ice cream topped with olive oil—an unforgettable combination that was both surprising and absolutely delicious.”May 2025
“The pistachio ice cream in olive oil is the must have dessert.”December 2024
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Truffle tortellini Net +2
“Went to Roberto’s today. I liked the atmosphere - quiet, good music volume, and easy to have a conversation, which is rare on a weekend in Dubai. Food was okay overall; loved the truffle tortellini and salad, but would skip the scampi pasta unless you like very fishy flavors.”
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Review excerpts
“Went to Roberto’s today. I liked the atmosphere - quiet, good music volume, and easy to have a conversation, which is rare on a weekend in Dubai. Food was okay overall; loved the truffle tortellini and salad, but would skip the scampi pasta unless you like very fishy flavors.”June 2026
“Highly recommend the tortellini with truffle and the dark chocolate molten cake is a must.”January 2025
Honorable mentions (15)
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Beef raviolly with cream sauce and a touch of old balsamic Net +1
“The Main dish was a beef raviolly with cream sauce and a touch of old balsamic...that balsamico was beyond amazing.”
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“The Main dish was a beef raviolly with cream sauce and a touch of old balsamic...that balsamico was beyond amazing.”April 2026
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Burrata salad Net +1
“As for the dishes, they were excellent; I tried two types of pasta, the calamari, and the burrata salad, and everything was perfectly prepared.”
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“As for the dishes, they were excellent; I tried two types of pasta, the calamari, and the burrata salad, and everything was perfectly prepared.”March 2026
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Creamy burrata Net +1
“The buffet spread featured a mix of Italian classics and modern twists, with dishes like the creamy burrata and freshly made pasta stealing the spotlight.”
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“The buffet spread featured a mix of Italian classics and modern twists, with dishes like the creamy burrata and freshly made pasta stealing the spotlight.”December 2024
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Dark chocolate molten cake Net +1
“Highly recommend the tortellini with truffle and the dark chocolate molten cake is a must.”
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“Highly recommend the tortellini with truffle and the dark chocolate molten cake is a must.”January 2025
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Filetto di wagyu (d)(n) Net +1
“For our mains, we chose the Filetto di Wagyu (D)(N) — grilled Wagyu tenderloin MB 6/7, served with mushroom and cauliflower steak and Tropea onion compote. The meat was tender, flavorful, and cooked exactly as requested. Absolutely outstanding.”
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“For our mains, we chose the Filetto di Wagyu (D)(N) — grilled Wagyu tenderloin MB 6/7, served with mushroom and cauliflower steak and Tropea onion compote. The meat was tender, flavorful, and cooked exactly as requested. Absolutely outstanding.”March 2026
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Fried sea food appatizer Net +1
“I started off with fried sea food appatizer that came with an amazing minty fresh sauce...the sauce alone I can eat it with anything.”
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“I started off with fried sea food appatizer that came with an amazing minty fresh sauce...the sauce alone I can eat it with anything.”April 2026
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Fritto (e)(s) Net +1
“We also had the Fritto (E)(S) — golden fried calamari and prawns with scapece emulsion — perfectly crispy, light, and not oily at all.”
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“We also had the Fritto (E)(S) — golden fried calamari and prawns with scapece emulsion — perfectly crispy, light, and not oily at all.”March 2026
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Ragu bianco Net +1
“On to the good stuff, the food was spectacular. Please make sure you try their famous Roberto’s pizza and take a look at their Ragu Bianco. Everything we ordered tasted amazing, and that’s rare, especially when everything we ordered was from a different category and had massively different ingredients. The food came on time, attentive hostess, just an overall lovely experience.”
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“On to the good stuff, the food was spectacular. Please make sure you try their famous Roberto’s pizza and take a look at their Ragu Bianco. Everything we ordered tasted amazing, and that’s rare, especially when everything we ordered was from a different category and had massively different ingredients. The food came on time, attentive hostess, just an overall lovely experience.”August 2026
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Roberto’s pizza Net +1
“On to the good stuff, the food was spectacular. Please make sure you try their famous Roberto’s pizza and take a look at their Ragu Bianco. Everything we ordered tasted amazing, and that’s rare, especially when everything we ordered was from a different category and had massively different ingredients. The food came on time, attentive hostess, just an overall lovely experience.”
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“On to the good stuff, the food was spectacular. Please make sure you try their famous Roberto’s pizza and take a look at their Ragu Bianco. Everything we ordered tasted amazing, and that’s rare, especially when everything we ordered was from a different category and had massively different ingredients. The food came on time, attentive hostess, just an overall lovely experience.”August 2026
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Semi (n)(v) Net +1
“For starters, we ordered the Semi (N)(V) — baby spinach, clementines, peanuts, iceberg lettuce, mixed seeds, and agave dressing. It was fresh, vibrant, and beautifully balanced.”
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“For starters, we ordered the Semi (N)(V) — baby spinach, clementines, peanuts, iceberg lettuce, mixed seeds, and agave dressing. It was fresh, vibrant, and beautifully balanced.”March 2026
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Spaghetto cacio e pepe limonato, cacciucco e scampi (d)(s) Net +1
“We also had the Spaghetto Cacio e Pepe Limonato, Cacciucco e Scampi (D)(S) — spaghetto pasta with citrus cacio e pepe sauce, cacciucco sauce, and marinated langoustine. The flavors were rich yet refined, with a perfect balance of citrus and seafood.”
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“We also had the Spaghetto Cacio e Pepe Limonato, Cacciucco e Scampi (D)(S) — spaghetto pasta with citrus cacio e pepe sauce, cacciucco sauce, and marinated langoustine. The flavors were rich yet refined, with a perfect balance of citrus and seafood.”March 2026
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Strawberry with goat cheese cream and syrup Net +1
“Had another desert it was on the house and it was strawberry with goat cheese cream and syrup...it was super crisp and fresh.”
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“Had another desert it was on the house and it was strawberry with goat cheese cream and syrup...it was super crisp and fresh.”April 2026
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Tangerine salad Net +1
“Loved the tangerine salad 🥗 it was so delicious! The burrata and pizza were good, and the desserts were lovely too, the artichoke salad wasn’t great, and the spago scampi dish felt a bit undercooked. The service was great :)”
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“Loved the tangerine salad 🥗 it was so delicious! The burrata and pizza were good, and the desserts were lovely too, the artichoke salad wasn’t great, and the spago scampi dish felt a bit undercooked. The service was great :)”June 2026
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Tiramissu Net +1
“Of course you can't visit an Italian place without trying the tiramissu it was fresh, flavorful and the use of good quality coffee was obvious.”
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“Of course you can't visit an Italian place without trying the tiramissu it was fresh, flavorful and the use of good quality coffee was obvious.”April 2026
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Tuna tartare Net +1
“The food was outstanding— the tuna tartare and pistachio ice cream were simply unbeatable.”
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“The food was outstanding— the tuna tartare and pistachio ice cream were simply unbeatable.”January 2025
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Prosecco Net +1
“We enjoyed a few glasses of Prosecco, which paired wonderfully with the meal.loved the brunch”
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“We enjoyed a few glasses of Prosecco, which paired wonderfully with the meal.loved the brunch”June 2024
What to Avoid (3)
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Artichoke salad Net −1
“Loved the tangerine salad 🥗 it was so delicious! The burrata and pizza were good, and the desserts were lovely too, the artichoke salad wasn’t great, and the spago scampi dish felt a bit undercooked. The service was great :)”
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Critical review excerpts
“Loved the tangerine salad 🥗 it was so delicious! The burrata and pizza were good, and the desserts were lovely too, the artichoke salad wasn’t great, and the spago scampi dish felt a bit undercooked. The service was great :)”June 2026
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Scampi pasta Net −1
“Went to Roberto’s today. I liked the atmosphere - quiet, good music volume, and easy to have a conversation, which is rare on a weekend in Dubai. Food was okay overall; loved the truffle tortellini and salad, but would skip the scampi pasta unless you like very fishy flavors.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Went to Roberto’s today. I liked the atmosphere - quiet, good music volume, and easy to have a conversation, which is rare on a weekend in Dubai. Food was okay overall; loved the truffle tortellini and salad, but would skip the scampi pasta unless you like very fishy flavors.”June 2026
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Spago scampi dish Net −1
“Loved the tangerine salad 🥗 it was so delicious! The burrata and pizza were good, and the desserts were lovely too, the artichoke salad wasn’t great, and the spago scampi dish felt a bit undercooked. The service was great :)”
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Critical review excerpts
“Loved the tangerine salad 🥗 it was so delicious! The burrata and pizza were good, and the desserts were lovely too, the artichoke salad wasn’t great, and the spago scampi dish felt a bit undercooked. The service was great :)”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask pricing. Confirm cocktail pricing and any premium-spirit charges before ordering; one table paid AED 175 each for French 75s.
Try lunch. For better value, ask about the business lunch, which one reviewer said runs until 7.
Order dessert. Save room for the pistachio ice cream, particularly the version served with olive oil.
Book ahead. Reserve in advance, as one diner specifically noted that dinner required a reservation.
Check music. If you want a quieter meal, confirm the entertainment schedule: DJs and live performances can change the room’s energy.
Confirm cake. For celebrations, reconfirm the cake’s table and theme with the venue before arrival after one reported mix-up.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Gate Village - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | Closed |
Common Concerns
High pricing
Several diners felt the prices were high for the portions, and one paid AED 350 for two French 75 cocktails.
Small portions
Some guests found the portions, particularly starters, surprisingly small for a fine-dining restaurant at this price level.
Slow service
Service is not always as polished as the room: reviews mention delayed greetings, unrefilled water and long waits.
Uneven dishes
A few dishes drew criticism, including an undercooked scampi dish, overly fishy scampi pasta and a disappointing steak.
Cake mix-up
One birthday booking reported that a customised cake was delivered to another table and replaced with an unsuitable alternative.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 350
French 75 cocktails
“We paid AED 350 for two cocktails”Google review · June 2026
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The Bottom Line
Roberto’s is a contemporary Italian restaurant in DIFC where the setting is nearly as important as the food. You can dine beneath an elegant, recently refreshed interior, take in the Burj Khalifa view, or choose a livelier visit with a DJ, live band or brunch entertainment. It works naturally for date nights, business meals and celebrations.
The most consistently useful ordering clues are the Roberto’s pizza, Ragu Bianco, burrata, sea bass and truffle tortellini. Leave room for the pistachio ice cream; several reviews call it exceptional, including a version with olive oil. Brunch receives strong marks for its Italian classics, freshly made pasta, desserts and live performances, while one reviewer recommends the business lunch until 7 for better value.
The main caution is pricing. Diners have described portions as small for the cost, and one table paid AED 350 for two French 75 cocktails. Service is warm and attentive in many reviews, but other visits involved long waits, missed drink offers and water not being refilled.
Ask about supplements and premium drinks before ordering, reserve ahead, and reconfirm any customised celebration cake with the team.