Scalini - Italian Restaurant Dubai

Name: Scalini - Italian Restaurant Dubai
Address: Restaurant Village, Near Four Seasons Hotel، - Jumeira St, Jumeirah, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143490068

Jumeirah

Italian restaurant 04 349 0068

Scalini is an Italian restaurant in Jumeirah at the Four Seasons, with a polished yet cozy setting suited to relaxed meals and celebrations. Reviews point to carefully cooked pasta—especially lobster spaghetti and truffle pasta—plus an open kitchen that lets children and curious diners watch dishes being prepared.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

3,683 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Pasta quality

Pasta is repeatedly praised for being properly al dente, with lobster spaghetti and truffle pasta among the strongest choices.

Generous portions

Portions can be large enough to share; one lunch party packed leftovers for dinner after ordering just three mains.

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What to Eat at Scalini - Italian Restaurant Dubai

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Food 5

Lasagna Net +6

“A pasta heaven! They have a number of pasta dishes including a hearty lasagna.”
Tiramisu Net +4

“The tiramisu is a must-try!”
Creme bruelle Net +2

“But the creme bruelle more than made up for it.”
Lobster spaghetti Net +2

“The lobster spaghetti and four cheese pasta. Loved the interior. We were four ladies and 3/4 main courses, starters and deserts. All were fresh and delicious 🤤”
Pistachio ice cream (semifreddo al pistachio) Net +2

“A special mention to the pistachio ice cream (semifreddo al pistachio) - it was truly an incredible experience. Highly recommend!”

Honorable mentions (27)

Avocado salad Net +1

“They have a unique take on avocado salad which was a feast to eyes and palate both”
Beluga caviar Net +1

“Nice place which lack a bit of charm, with a correct to good food, nothing wow except maybe the quality of the beluga caviar.”
Burrata salad Net +1

“The food was delicious we had the porcini ravioli, a fresh and tasty burrata salad, and finished with some absolutely delightful ice cream. Everything was perfectly prepared and full of flavor.”
Calamari Net +1

“I ordered calamari, burrata cheese, and lobster spaghetti which was special dish that was perfectly cooked, and rich in flavor. It was truly the highlight of the evening.”
Calamari fritti Net +1

“Starters: I would recommend the Carpaccio Alla Rucola, the calamari fritti and the grilled squid stuffed with risotto.”
Carpaccio Net +1

“We began with a beautifully prepared carpaccio, crafted tableside and dressed to perfection.”
Carpaccio alla rucola Net +1

“Starters: I would recommend the Carpaccio Alla Rucola, the calamari fritti and the grilled squid stuffed with risotto.”
Caviar pasta Net +1

“The caviar pasta is very decadent too.”
Four cheese pasta Net +1

“The lobster spaghetti and four cheese pasta. Loved the interior. We were four ladies and 3/4 main courses, starters and deserts. All were fresh and delicious 🤤”
Grilled squid stuffed with risotto Net +1

“Starters: I would recommend the Carpaccio Alla Rucola, the calamari fritti and the grilled squid stuffed with risotto.”
Lamb chops Net +1

“The Lamb Chops were another favorite perfectly seasoned, tender, and cooked to perfection.”
Lobster pasta Net +1

“I recomend the Lobster pasta! And the pistachio gelato (get half the portion) its enough for a group of 4 .”
Lobster risotto Net +1

“I highly recommend the lobster risotto and the crème brûlée for dessert.”
Melanzane Net +1

“The pasta were perfectly well cooked, the melanzane was great and the tiramisu brilliant !”
Milanese kids Net +1

“The portions were enormous , had the milanese kids- which was too big even for an adult to finish - and super tasty..”
Nutella bomboloni Net +1

“My favourite was the generously filled Nutella Bomboloni. Its to die for.”
Nutella with cheesecake Net +1

“The pasta was yummy and the spaghetti even better! Nutella with cheesecake—was amazing!!”
One-kilo salt-baked sea bass Net +1

“For the main course, we shared a one-kilo salt-baked sea bass, my preferred preparation and, without question, the finest rendition I’ve ever tasted. Moist, tender, and delicately flavoured, the fish was filleted with great care, served with nearly no bones, and truly showcased the kitchen’s craftsmanship.”
Pink pasta Net +1

“Pink pasta was delicious as well with the burrata cheese salad .”
Pistachio gelato Net +1

“I recomend the Lobster pasta! And the pistachio gelato (get half the portion) its enough for a group of 4 .”
Porcini ravioli Net +1

“The food was delicious we had the porcini ravioli, a fresh and tasty burrata salad, and finished with some absolutely delightful ice cream. Everything was perfectly prepared and full of flavor.”
Ravioli Net +1

“This was followed by a divine ravioli served in a creamy mushroom and truffle sauce silky, rich, and utterly satisfying.”
Scalini salad Net +1

“The Scalini Salad was also enjoyable, light and refreshing, complementing the rest of the dishes well.”
Scallop limone Net +1

“The Scallop Limone was a standout fresh, delicately cooked, and bursting with flavor. It was truly the highlight of the evening.”
Tagliolini al tartufo nero Net +1

“Mains: Out of the three pastas I tried, the Tagliolini al tartufo nero was my favorite.”
Truffle pasta Net +1

“We come here from time to time to enjoy a nice meal, and we always recommend trying the truffle pasta—it’s our favorite!”
Truffle pasta in the parmesan wheel Net +1

“The truffle pasta in the parmesan wheel is a staple. Forget the calories, go for it.”

Drinks 2

Lobster cocktail Net +1

“Next came the lobster cocktail with a side of avocado one of the restaurant’s signatures and a standout dish by every measure.”
Passion fruit martini Net +1

“Shout out to the Passion Fruit Martini, maybe one of the best we’ve had in a really long time so we ended up skipping the wine.”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

Banana gelato Net −1

“Excellent food and service. Very well prepared. Better than all the food we’ve eaten in Italy. Except the banana gelato had some ice crystals in it.”
French fries Net −1

“I couldn’t fault any of the dishes we ordered, except for the french fries but that can be totally overlooked because of quality and taste of the other dishes.”
Octopus-potatoes salad Net −1

“We took octopus-potatoes salad, it was just correct and a tuna tatare; this one was below average compared to the numerous ones I tasted.”
Seafood platter pasta Net −1

“My seafood platter pasta was overly salty with a soggy sauce the quality was lacking.”
Tuna tatare Net −1

“We took octopus-potatoes salad, it was just correct and a tuna tatare; this one was below average compared to the numerous ones I tasted.”
Veal pasta Net −1

“Lasagne was brilliant but the veal pasta is slightly too watery.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book ahead. Reserve in advance, particularly for busy periods; one reviewer said the restaurant was fully booked and another recommends booking ahead.

Try truffle. Ask for the truffle pasta in the parmesan wheel, described as a staple, or consider the caviar pasta if you want something richer.

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Practical details

Restaurant Village, Near Four Seasons Hotel، - Jumeira St

Jumeirah - Jumeirah 2, Dubai

04 349 0068

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Common Concerns

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High prices

Several diners felt the pricing was steep, including one report of AED 2,200 for two people.

Uneven service

One dinner felt rushed, with repeated requests for ice, hurried pouring and service the reviewer felt was inconsistent between tables.

Customer-reported prices

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

110-115 aed/glass

Scalini labelled chardonay from Toscana (white wine)

“After we took a "scalini" labelled chardonay from Toscana (white wine) at 110-115 aed/glass”

Google review · May 2025

512dhs

an appetizer and 2 pastas

“Really pricey, we spent 512dhs for an appetizer and 2 pastas, but the whole place felt luxurious, even the lift getting to the restaurant had a couch and mirrors”

Google review · November 2024

2,200 aed

bill of 2

“Overall, I paid for 2 a bill of 2,200 aed”

Google review · May 2025

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The Bottom Line

Scalini is an Italian restaurant in Jumeirah at the Four Seasons, combining a polished hotel setting with a warmer, old-school trattoria feel. It suits a date, family lunch, business meal or celebration, and the open kitchen adds a bit of theatre. The menu’s safest starting points are the lobster spaghetti, truffle pasta, calamari fritti and lasagna, all repeatedly mentioned by diners.

Pasta is the main attraction: reviews praise its al dente cooking, generous portions and sauces, while seafood also performs well. The truffle pasta served in a parmesan wheel is a recurring favourite, and the lobster spaghetti has been described as perfectly cooked. Desserts are worth leaving room for, especially tiramisu, pistachio ice cream and Nutella Bomboloni.

This is not a budget Italian meal. One review reported AED 2,200 for two, while another paid AED 512 for an appetizer and two pastas. Service is often warm and attentive, but one detailed visit found it rushed and inconsistent.

Tables can be narrow, some seating has felt hot, and valet retrieval may take 15–20 minutes, so book ahead and allow time when driving.