Fresh Pasta
Handmade pasta is the main draw, with reviewers praising its freshness and al dente texture.
Sagra Italian Pastificio
Jumeirah
Sagra Italian Pastificio is a tiny artisanal Italian pastificio in Jumeirah, built around fresh handmade pasta and a four-table, family-run dining room. You can come for dishes such as ravioli with truffle sauce or book a hands-on pasta-making workshop, with some guests taking their freshly made pasta home.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,219 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pasta Workshops
Workshops are hands-on and include clear instruction; one session also provided the recipe and preparation steps afterward.
Truffle Ravioli
The mushroom ravioli with truffle sauce is a repeatedly mentioned choice, praised for its flavour and execution.
Strong Lasagna
Several diners singled out the lasagna, including one who called it among the best they had eaten outside home.
Good Espresso
The espresso gets unusually specific praise, with one reviewer calling it the nicest they had tried in the UAE.
Dietary Flexibility
A diner who called ahead about gluten-free and dairy-free needs received a vegan dish adapted to those requirements.
Helpful Service
Reviews describe the team as attentive and knowledgeable, including staff who helped diners choose from the menu.
What to Eat at Sagra Italian Pastificio 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 Sagra Italian Pastificio, 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 Sagra Italian Pastificio got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 5
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Tiramisu Net +4
“The food is exceptional — every dish was full of authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, and beautifully presented. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the tiramisu was one of the best I’ve ever had.”
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“The food is exceptional — every dish was full of authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, and beautifully presented. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the tiramisu was one of the best I’ve ever had.”October 2025
“Food wise? it's perfect. The bruschetta specifically is a contender for dish of the year. The Tiramisu was very good I just wish they add more ladyfinger to balance with delicious cream. Bruschetta (vinegar on the side) 9.5/10 💘 Ravioli Carbonara 7.5/10 Tiramisu 8.5/10 ❤🔥 Coffee Laceese 7/10”July 2026
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Ravioli mushroom medley with truffle sauce Net +3
“I tried the mushroom with truffle sauce ravioli. It was very delicious and on point!”
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“I tried the mushroom with truffle sauce ravioli. It was very delicious and on point!”April 2026
“We ordered: Bruschetta (1000/10) Spaghetti alla Chitarra with Red Sicilian Pesto Ravioli Mushroom Medley with Truffle Sauce Tiramisu (1000/10) The pastas were do delicious and perfectly al dente, I totally recommend 🫶🏼🫶🏼”May 2026
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Bruschetta Net +2
“We ordered: Bruschetta (1000/10) Spaghetti alla Chitarra with Red Sicilian Pesto Ravioli Mushroom Medley with Truffle Sauce Tiramisu (1000/10) The pastas were do delicious and perfectly al dente, I totally recommend 🫶🏼🫶🏼”
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“We ordered: Bruschetta (1000/10) Spaghetti alla Chitarra with Red Sicilian Pesto Ravioli Mushroom Medley with Truffle Sauce Tiramisu (1000/10) The pastas were do delicious and perfectly al dente, I totally recommend 🫶🏼🫶🏼”May 2026
“Food wise? it's perfect. The bruschetta specifically is a contender for dish of the year. The Tiramisu was very good I just wish they add more ladyfinger to balance with delicious cream. Bruschetta (vinegar on the side) 9.5/10 💘”July 2026
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Passion fruit panna cotta Net +2
“We finished with the passion fruit panna cotta, fresh, slightly sour, not too sweet. A great way to end the meal.”
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“We finished with the passion fruit panna cotta, fresh, slightly sour, not too sweet. A great way to end the meal.”May 2026
“To start with, we ordered burrata, it was offered with their bread. The bread was hot crunchy and out of this world. Burrata was so delicious, the we went for ravioli carbonara with spagetti alla chitara and finished off with pana cota and tiramiso. Everything we ordered was simply mouth watering.”July 2026
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Ravioli carbonara Net +2
“Bruschetta (vinegar on the side) 9.5/10 💘 Ravioli Carbonara 7.5/10 Tiramisu 8.5/10 ❤🔥 Coffee Laceese 7/10”
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“Bruschetta (vinegar on the side) 9.5/10 💘 Ravioli Carbonara 7.5/10 Tiramisu 8.5/10 ❤🔥 Coffee Laceese 7/10”July 2026
“To start with, we ordered burrata, it was offered with their bread. The bread was hot crunchy and out of this world. Burrata was so delicious, the we went for ravioli carbonara with spagetti alla chitara and finished off with pana cota and tiramiso. Everything we ordered was simply mouth watering.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (14)
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Beef lasagne Net +1
“After the workshop, we stayed for lunch and tried the beef lasagne and the pistachio pesto spaghetti with crunchy bresaola. Both were absolutely delicious, and it was the perfect way to end the experience.”
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“After the workshop, we stayed for lunch and tried the beef lasagne and the pistachio pesto spaghetti with crunchy bresaola. Both were absolutely delicious, and it was the perfect way to end the experience.”June 2026
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Bruschetta with ricotta mousse & candy tomatoes confit Net +1
“For appetizers, we had the bruschetta with ricotta mousse & candy tomatoes confit and the Italian flag salad with burrata. Both were fresh, beautifully presented, and tasted incredible.”
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“For appetizers, we had the bruschetta with ricotta mousse & candy tomatoes confit and the Italian flag salad with burrata. Both were fresh, beautifully presented, and tasted incredible.”November 2025
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Burrata Net +1
“To start with, we ordered burrata, it was offered with their bread. The bread was hot crunchy and out of this world. Burrata was so delicious, the we went for ravioli carbonara with spagetti alla chitara and finished off with pana cota and tiramiso. Everything we ordered was simply mouth watering.”
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“To start with, we ordered burrata, it was offered with their bread. The bread was hot crunchy and out of this world. Burrata was so delicious, the we went for ravioli carbonara with spagetti alla chitara and finished off with pana cota and tiramiso. Everything we ordered was simply mouth watering.”July 2026
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Burrata with pistachio Net +1
“We started with the burrata with pistachio, very creamy and delicious.”
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“We started with the burrata with pistachio, very creamy and delicious.”May 2026
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Garganelli with bolognese ragù Net +1
“We ordered the Pasta Bolognese, Garganelli with Bolognese Ragù, and the Ravioli Mushroom Medley with Truffle Sauce — every single dish was delicious and full of authentic Italian flavor.”
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“We ordered the Pasta Bolognese, Garganelli with Bolognese Ragù, and the Ravioli Mushroom Medley with Truffle Sauce — every single dish was delicious and full of authentic Italian flavor.”November 2025
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Italian flag salad with burrata Net +1
“For appetizers, we had the bruschetta with ricotta mousse & candy tomatoes confit and the Italian flag salad with burrata. Both were fresh, beautifully presented, and tasted incredible.”
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“For appetizers, we had the bruschetta with ricotta mousse & candy tomatoes confit and the Italian flag salad with burrata. Both were fresh, beautifully presented, and tasted incredible.”November 2025
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Nonna tomato salad Net +1
“I also never thought I’d fall in love with a tomato salad, but the Nonna tomato salad at Sagra completely won me over.”
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“I also never thought I’d fall in love with a tomato salad, but the Nonna tomato salad at Sagra completely won me over.”March 2026
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Pappardelle ragù Net +1
“For mains, we had the lasagna and the pappardelle ragù. The tomato sauce in the lasagna was very flavorful and well balanced, not heavy at all. The portion is also good to share between two. The pappardelle ragù was perfectly al dente, not too creamy or heavy, and a solid portion for one.”
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“For mains, we had the lasagna and the pappardelle ragù. The tomato sauce in the lasagna was very flavorful and well balanced, not heavy at all. The portion is also good to share between two. The pappardelle ragù was perfectly al dente, not too creamy or heavy, and a solid portion for one.”May 2026
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Pasta bolognese Net +1
“We ordered the Pasta Bolognese, Garganelli with Bolognese Ragù, and the Ravioli Mushroom Medley with Truffle Sauce — every single dish was delicious and full of authentic Italian flavor.”
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“We ordered the Pasta Bolognese, Garganelli with Bolognese Ragù, and the Ravioli Mushroom Medley with Truffle Sauce — every single dish was delicious and full of authentic Italian flavor.”November 2025
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Pesto pasta Net +1
“It’s our second time here and we are obsessed! Lasagna and pesto pasta are our favourite ♥️”
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“It’s our second time here and we are obsessed! Lasagna and pesto pasta are our favourite ♥️”January 2026
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Pistachio pesto spaghetti with crunchy bresaola Net +1
“After the workshop, we stayed for lunch and tried the beef lasagne and the pistachio pesto spaghetti with crunchy bresaola. Both were absolutely delicious, and it was the perfect way to end the experience.”
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“After the workshop, we stayed for lunch and tried the beef lasagne and the pistachio pesto spaghetti with crunchy bresaola. Both were absolutely delicious, and it was the perfect way to end the experience.”June 2026
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Red pasta free of gluten Net +1
“I loved the restaurant very much even though the space was small, so cozy , makes you feel warm and comfortable, the staff is friendly and kind , I tasted the red pasta free of gluten and it was very delicious, along with other varieties of pasta, all thanks and I wish you more progress .”
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“I loved the restaurant very much even though the space was small, so cozy , makes you feel warm and comfortable, the staff is friendly and kind , I tasted the red pasta free of gluten and it was very delicious, along with other varieties of pasta, all thanks and I wish you more progress .”December 2025
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Spagetti alla chitara Net +1
“To start with, we ordered burrata, it was offered with their bread. The bread was hot crunchy and out of this world. Burrata was so delicious, the we went for ravioli carbonara with spagetti alla chitara and finished off with pana cota and tiramiso. Everything we ordered was simply mouth watering.”
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Review excerpts
“To start with, we ordered burrata, it was offered with their bread. The bread was hot crunchy and out of this world. Burrata was so delicious, the we went for ravioli carbonara with spagetti alla chitara and finished off with pana cota and tiramiso. Everything we ordered was simply mouth watering.”July 2026
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Spaghetti alla chitarra with red sicilian pesto Net +1
“We ordered: Bruschetta (1000/10) Spaghetti alla Chitarra with Red Sicilian Pesto Ravioli Mushroom Medley with Truffle Sauce Tiramisu (1000/10) The pastas were do delicious and perfectly al dente, I totally recommend 🫶🏼🫶🏼”
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“We ordered: Bruschetta (1000/10) Spaghetti alla Chitarra with Red Sicilian Pesto Ravioli Mushroom Medley with Truffle Sauce Tiramisu (1000/10) The pastas were do delicious and perfectly al dente, I totally recommend 🫶🏼🫶🏼”May 2026
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Espresso Net +2
“P.s the espresso was the nicest we have had in the UAE.”
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“P.s the espresso was the nicest we have had in the UAE.”May 2026
“Oh, and very good espresso, almost like Italy.”May 2026
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Coffee laceese Net +1
“Bruschetta (vinegar on the side) 9.5/10 💘 Ravioli Carbonara 7.5/10 Tiramisu 8.5/10 ❤🔥 Coffee Laceese 7/10”
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“Bruschetta (vinegar on the side) 9.5/10 💘 Ravioli Carbonara 7.5/10 Tiramisu 8.5/10 ❤🔥 Coffee Laceese 7/10”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Reserve before visiting: the tiny dining room fills up, especially on weekends.
Clarify Portions. For workshops, confirm whether ingredients are allocated per person or per group before booking.
Expect Intimacy. Choose this for a close, lively setting rather than a spacious or quiet meal.
Try Lasagna. The lasagna is a strong choice, with one review noting that a portion was suitable for two to share.
Finish Espresso. Leave room for an espresso and a dessert such as cannoli or tiramisu.
Plan the visit
Practical details
560 Jumeira St
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 3, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| 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
Tight Space
The four- or five-table room can feel cramped, and another reviewer found it loud when full.
Workshop Portions
One workshop attendee said a group received one shared portion rather than ingredients per person, leaving the food insufficient.
Workshop Crowding
An eight-person workshop was described as compact, with limited room to move around the workspace.
AC Issue
One workshop review reported an air conditioner dripping in the middle of the workspace.
Mixed Sauces
A reviewer found the tomato-based pasta sauces very rich and acidic, while another found a spaghetti sauce too thick and dry.
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The Bottom Line
Sagra Italian Pastificio is a very small, family-run Italian spot in Jumeirah where fresh handmade pasta is the centre of the experience. You can settle in for dishes such as Ravioli Mushroom Medley with Truffle Sauce, lasagna, or pappardelle ragù, then finish with tiramisu or espresso. The four-table room is a big part of the appeal: diners describe it as feeling like an Italian kitchen, warm and personal rather than formal.
The pasta-making workshops add a genuine hands-on reason to visit. Reviews describe ravioli and flat-pasta sessions lasting around two hours, with patient instruction and, in one case, a recipe file to use later. They suit adults and children, although the workshop space can become tight.
One attendee also said a group had to share a single portion, so confirm the ingredient and serving arrangement when booking. Reserve ahead, particularly for weekends, because the dining room is small. Expect some noise and close seating when it is busy.
Food feedback is overwhelmingly favourable, though one diner found tomato sauces acidic and another reported a lasagna and spaghetti arriving unusually quickly and tasting heavy. Dietary adaptations may be possible when discussed in advance; one gluten-free, dairy-free vegan request was accommodated.