Saporito Restaurant - Italian, Mexican, Pizza

Saporito Restaurant - Italian, Mexican, Pizza

Oud Metha

Restaurant Open now 04 355 5101

Saporito is a pure-vegetarian Italian and Mexican restaurant in Oud Metha, with continental dishes shaped for varied preferences. Reviews particularly point to its pasta, thin-crust pizzas and fondue, while Jain-friendly choices add useful flexibility.

Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
346 ratings
5★
56%
4★
26%
3★
9%
2★
4%
1★
5%

Source: Google Maps

The Good Stuff

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Vegetarian range

A fully vegetarian menu covers Italian and Mexican food, with enough variety for repeat visits.

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Pasta standout

White-sauce pasta is repeatedly praised, with one reviewer calling it the evening’s highlight.

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What to Eat at Saporito Restaurant - Italian, Mexican, Pizza

These items at Saporito Restaurant - Italian, Mexican, Pizza got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 8

  1. Cheese corn balls Net +2
    “We had the paneer steak with Harissa marinade 👍👍, black currant cooler (Black Widow)👍 and the cheese corn balls👍.”
  2. Chimichangas Net +2
    “We tried their tomato soup and Mexican chimichangas those were good.”
  3. Greek spanakopita triangles Net +2
    “And for the appetizer: we had cheesy chili garlic bread and Greek spanakopita triangles. They were finger licking good.”
  4. Lasagna Net +2
    “The food has been exceptional, we tried their lasagna and Garlic bread. Their lasagna reminded me of Little Italy restaurant in India. Truly magical taste.”
  5. Noce brownie al conccolanto Net +2
    “* Noce Brownie Al Conccolanto was a dream dessert indeed 😍”
  6. Paneer steak with harissa marinade Net +2
    “My Recommendation included: Zucchini Roulade Spanakopita Watermelon Fetta Salad Ravioli Ross Sauce Harissa Marinated Paneer Steak Noce Brownie Al Conccolanto There is nothing that I would say was 9/10 as each dish was outstanding.”
  7. White sauce pasta Net +2
    “Pasta with white sause was very good, red sause pasta so tangy we couldnt eat at all.”
  8. Zuchini roulade Net +2
    “The zuchini roulade is awesome and by default order everytime.”
Honorable mentions (37)
  1. Apple salad Net +1
    “We also tried the apple salad, broccoli soup, and cheesecake, and all of them were delicious.”
  2. Baked cheese and mushrooms Net +1
    “The Green rice with sauce is also a must try, along with the baked cheese and mushrooms.”
  3. Black currant cooler (black widow) Net +1
    “We had the paneer steak with Harissa marinade 👍👍, black currant cooler (Black Widow)👍 and the cheese corn balls👍.”
  4. Brownie with icecream Net +1
    “A must try is the Jalapeno Cheese Ball, Picante Peri Peri Pizza, Tacos and the brownie with Icecream.”
  5. Caesar salad Net +1
    “I tried their Caesar Salad but since they don’t sell any dish with chicken or meat so in salad there was no chicken but it was rich with black olive and it was great in taste.”
  6. Caramelized onion and tomato bruschettas Net +1
    “A special mention goes to the Caramelized Onion and Tomato Bruschettas, which were the perfect complement to the refreshing Guava Chilly and Very Berry mocktails.”
  7. Cheesecake Net +1
    “We also tried the apple salad, broccoli soup, and cheesecake, and all of them were delicious.”
  8. Cheesy chili garlic bread Net +1
    “And for the appetizer: we had cheesy chili garlic bread and Greek spanakopita triangles. They were finger licking good.”
  9. Chipotle pizza Net +1
    “The food was delicious, with standout dishes like the Chipotle pizza, which was simply amazing.”
  10. Creamy broccoli soup Net +1
    “Creamy broccoli soup and over roasted pumpkin soup with potato dumplings. Both were flavorsome and super yummy.”
  11. Fondue triple cheese Net +1
    “Must try their #fondue triple cheese. It's a delight of a dish!”
  12. Garlic bread Net +1
    “We tried their pizza, pasta, garlic bread, mocktail, Quesadilla and everything was delicious.”
  13. Green rice with sauce Net +1
    “The Green rice with sauce is also a must try, along with the baked cheese and mushrooms.”
  14. Guava chilly Net +1
    “A special mention goes to the Caramelized Onion and Tomato Bruschettas, which were the perfect complement to the refreshing Guava Chilly and Very Berry mocktails.”
  15. Jalapeno cheese ball Net +1
    “A must try is the Jalapeno Cheese Ball, Picante Peri Peri Pizza, Tacos and the brownie with Icecream.”
  16. Lebanese hummus with khubus Net +1
    “The apple iced tea was refreshing, and the Lebanese hummus with khubus was a delightful addition to our meal.”
  17. Margherita pizza Net +1
    “My son loved the margherita pizza, and we tried one of their mocktails, which was a hit.”
  18. Melting chocolate bomb brownie Net +1
    “Must must try melting chocolate bomb brownie. A 7star dish.”
  19. Minestrone soup Net +1
    “this time we ordered Paneer Shashlik, Minestrone soup and both dishes were yummmm.”
  20. Mushroom soup Net +1
    “Mushroom soup was good but only came with a small slice of bread.”
  21. Over roasted pumpkin soup with potato dumplings Net +1
    “Creamy broccoli soup and over roasted pumpkin soup with potato dumplings. Both were flavorsome and super yummy.”
  22. Paneer shashlik Net +1
    “this time we ordered Paneer Shashlik, Minestrone soup and both dishes were yummmm.”
  23. Picante peri peri pizza Net +1
    “A must try is the Jalapeno Cheese Ball, Picante Peri Peri Pizza, Tacos and the brownie with Icecream.”
  24. Pink sauce pasta (rosso) Net +1
    “For the main course we had pink sauce pasta (Rosso) and Indiana pizza. Pasta was super creamy and tasty. But pizza was not up to the mark.”
  25. Pizza Net +1
    “Visited Saporito yesterday for the 1st time ,with a friend and ordered a pizza and Salad and voila it was one of the best veg pizza I had! .....(I always thought Non veg pizzas are the best and not much options in Vegetarian)only untill I had the Mexican Chipotle Pizza 🍕 to die for....an absolute delight and amazing option for Vegetarians!!!Must try ....Highly recommended!!Am Visiting them soon again :)”
  26. Quesadilla Net +1
    “We tried their pizza, pasta, garlic bread, mocktail, Quesadilla and everything was delicious.”
  27. Ravioli ross sauce Net +1
    “My Recommendation included: Zucchini Roulade Spanakopita Watermelon Fetta Salad Ravioli Ross Sauce Harissa Marinated Paneer Steak Noce Brownie Al Conccolanto There is nothing that I would say was 9/10 as each dish was outstanding.”
  28. Saporiti cheese fondo mac and cheese Net +1
    “We also enjoyed the Saporiti cheese fondo mac and cheese, which was rich and creamy.”
  29. Spanakorizo Net +1
    “We enjoyed every bite! Lasagna amd Spanakorizo with paprika sauce.”
  30. Spanakorizo in peprika sauce Net +1
    “Spanakorizo in peprika sauce was nice.”
  31. Spicy sundried tomato and basil fondue Net +1
    “The Spicy sundried tomato and basil fondue is an absolute must-try. It’s an amazing dish that you won’t want to miss.”
  32. Spinach rice with peprika sauce Net +1
    “Fondue and chimichangas are the must try also the spinach rice with peprika sauce was delicious in taste.”
  33. Tiramisu Net +1
    “Tiramisu was yumm”
  34. Tomato soup Net +1
    “We tried their tomato soup and Mexican chimichangas those were good.”
  35. Very berry mocktails Net +1
    “A special mention goes to the Caramelized Onion and Tomato Bruschettas, which were the perfect complement to the refreshing Guava Chilly and Very Berry mocktails.”
  36. Watermelon feta salad Net +1
    “My Recommendation included: Zucchini Roulade Spanakopita Watermelon Fetta Salad Ravioli Ross Sauce Harissa Marinated Paneer Steak Noce Brownie Al Conccolanto There is nothing that I would say was 9/10 as each dish was outstanding.”
  37. Zucchini dumplings with herb pesto rolls Net +1
    “The appetizers like the Zucchini dumplings with herb pesto rolls, are simply out of this world. They’re so delicious that you’ll be craving more.”

Drinks 2

  1. Apple iced tea Net +1
    “The apple iced tea was refreshing, and the Lebanese hummus with khubus was a delightful addition to our meal.”
  2. Blue margarita Net +1
    “The blue margarita is must.”
What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

  1. Handmade ravioli Net −1
    “We ordered the Handmade Ravioli (AED 55), but it tasted below average and was definitely not worth the price.”
  2. Hummus Net −1
    “Tried hummus but that was not that great”
  3. Indiana pizza Net −1
    “For the main course we had pink sauce pasta (Rosso) and Indiana pizza. Pasta was super creamy and tasty. But pizza was not up to the mark. Even though it was thin and crispy it didn’t impress us much.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book ahead. Reserve ahead if visiting at busy times; one review specifically warns that weekends can involve waiting.

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Check timing. Avoid arriving during a weekend rush if you need a quick meal, as weekend waiting is mentioned directly.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Sheikha Building - Shop no 1 - next to Shree Gangour Sweets
Oud Metha, Dubai
04 355 5101
Mon11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Tue11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Wed11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Thu11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Service can be severely understaffed: one customer waited 20 minutes before anyone attended the table.

Menu gaps

A recent visit found around 80 percent of menu items unavailable, so availability may need checking before a long drive.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

AED 55

Handmade Ravioli

“We ordered the Handmade Ravioli (AED 55), but it tasted below average and was definitely not worth the price”
Google review · June 2026

aed 6

water bottle

“My only let down was aed 6 water bottle that was unnecessary due to price n quantity”
Google review · September 2024

7 aed

still Water 750ml

“Still restaurant runs in Oudmetha not Dubai marina areas they don't have normal water selling some still Water 750ml for 7 aed”
Google review · October 2021
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The Bottom Line

Saporito is a fully vegetarian restaurant in Oud Metha built around Italian and Mexican food, with enough choice to keep regular diners interested. The reviews point especially to the white sauce pasta, thin-crust pizzas, Mexican Chipotle Pizza and fondue. Jain diners also have a useful selection, including dishes suited to no-onion, no-garlic and no-potato preferences.

The food is often the strongest part of the visit. Diners praise the pasta, lasagna, risottos, broccoli soup and several starters, while portions are described as generous and more than sufficient for two. Families appear comfortable here, although the small restaurant can become noisy, particularly when children and clattering utensils fill the room.

Service is inconsistent. Some visits mention warm, helpful attention, but recent reviews describe one person managing the whole restaurant, waits of 20 minutes without table attention and many menu items being unavailable. Air-conditioning problems have also affected comfort.

Book ahead on weekends, check availability before making a long trip, and note that paid parking is available outside. Prices can feel high to some diners: handmade ravioli was reported at AED 55, while another review described the menu as starting at AED 32.

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