Marina views
Water-level seating looks across the Marina skyline, boats and yachts.
Stefano's
Dubai Marina
Stefano's is an Italian restaurant on Marina Walk in Dubai Marina, with indoor and outdoor seating beside the water. Reviews point to its marina views, shisha, and dishes such as lamb chops and Alfredo pasta.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
1,209 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Outdoor seating
Outdoor tables sit beside the water and boats, making the setting a major part of the meal.
Dish highlights
Lamb chops and Alfredo pasta were singled out as especially delicious.
Shisha
Several reviews praise the shisha, including one that describes its quality as outstanding.
Valet parking
Valet parking is available and was described as especially helpful by one diner.
Fresh juice
Fresh strawberry juice is a useful drink pick, alongside the restaurant's steaks and Italian dishes.
What to Eat at Stefano's 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 Stefano's, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Stefano's, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Ravioli Net +2
“Soup, ravioli and pizza was delicious.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Soup, ravioli and pizza was delicious.”May 2021
“Soup, ravioli and pizza was delicious.”October 2023
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Alfredo pasta Net +1
“Food was absolutely delecious specially the lamb chops and Alfredo pasta!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was absolutely delecious specially the lamb chops and Alfredo pasta!”April 2026
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Chicken pizza Net +1
“Amazing food! Great experience! Was served by Ahmad and Sayel, and they were extremely hospitable, friendly and helpful. I loved their grilled beef steak with mashed potato and chicken pizza. Certainly coming again! Thank you”
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Review excerpts
“Amazing food! Great experience! Was served by Ahmad and Sayel, and they were extremely hospitable, friendly and helpful. I loved their grilled beef steak with mashed potato and chicken pizza. Certainly coming again! Thank you”September 2025
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Grilled beef steak with mashed potato Net +1
“Amazing food! Great experience! Was served by Ahmad and Sayel, and they were extremely hospitable, friendly and helpful. I loved their grilled beef steak with mashed potato and chicken pizza. Certainly coming again! Thank you”
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Review excerpts
“Amazing food! Great experience! Was served by Ahmad and Sayel, and they were extremely hospitable, friendly and helpful. I loved their grilled beef steak with mashed potato and chicken pizza. Certainly coming again! Thank you”September 2025
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Lamb chops Net +1
“Food was absolutely delecious specially the lamb chops and Alfredo pasta!”
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Review excerpts
“Food was absolutely delecious specially the lamb chops and Alfredo pasta!”April 2026
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Lemonbull Net +1
“Their lemonbull is also refreshing for summers.”
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Review excerpts
“Their lemonbull is also refreshing for summers.”November 2018
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Mix grilled Net +1
“I tried the mix grilled and Pizza both are amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried the mix grilled and Pizza both are amazing.”May 2026
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Spagetti with seafood Net +1
“Best Spagetti with seafood ever!!! The view of Dubai Marina and the atmosphere are spectacular. Thanks for the great service!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best Spagetti with seafood ever!!! The view of Dubai Marina and the atmosphere are spectacular. Thanks for the great service!”September 2021
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Tenderloin steak Net +1
“Delicious food and drinks, fresh strawberry juice is a must have, as well as the tenderloin steak.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Delicious food and drinks, fresh strawberry juice is a must have, as well as the tenderloin steak.”October 2024
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Seafood pasta Net 0
Mixed feedback
“amazing View best place to have fun with friends, Testy food specialy Seafood pasta”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“amazing View best place to have fun with friends, Testy food specialy Seafood pasta”June 2023
Drinks 4
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Lemon and mint drink Net +2
“Lemon and mint drink was really good in taste.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Lemon and mint drink was really good in taste.”October 2023
“Lemon and mint drink was really good in taste.”May 2021
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Marrocan tea Net +2
“Very good shiha, and Marrocan tea. Excellent service 👍”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very good shiha, and Marrocan tea. Excellent service 👍”May 2019
“Excellent location and view. I had the strawberry/pineapple juice, then Moroccan tea. Both were very tasty. There is valet parking which is an added bonus.”March 2023
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Fresh strawberry juice Net +1
“Delicious food and drinks, fresh strawberry juice is a must have, as well as the tenderloin steak.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Delicious food and drinks, fresh strawberry juice is a must have, as well as the tenderloin steak.”October 2024
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Strawberry/pineapple juice Net +1
“Excellent location and view. I had the strawberry/pineapple juice, then Moroccan tea. Both were very tasty. There is valet parking which is an added bonus.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Excellent location and view. I had the strawberry/pineapple juice, then Moroccan tea. Both were very tasty. There is valet parking which is an added bonus.”March 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose winter. For outdoor tables, cooler months may be more comfortable because one review found the setting humid.
Clarify parking. Ask how valet is being handled before paying: one diner was charged 50dhs before learning free valet was available.
Allow time. Leave extra time if you expect to reorder or settle the bill, as one review mentions a wait of up to 10 minutes.
Request distance. If you are sensitive to smoke, ask for seating away from shisha during lunch.
Check preparation. If Italian authenticity matters to you, ask about the pizza and pasta style before ordering.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina - Dubai
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven cooking
One diner found the seafood pasta undercooked, although the rest of that meal was described as delicious.
Service delays
A review reports waiting up to 10 minutes to reorder or pay, particularly while seated inside.
Outdoor humidity
Outdoor seating can feel humid in warmer periods; one reviewer preferred it during winter.
Mixed authenticity
One strongly negative review considered the pizza and pasta more Egyptian/Arab style than Italian.
Price concern
Some diners consider the restaurant a little expensive, even while finding the food delicious.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
531dhs
restaurant bill
“Total bill was 531dhs at the restaurant then 50 dhs to park”Google review · February 2017
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The Bottom Line
Stefano's is an Italian restaurant on Marina Walk in Dubai Marina where the setting is almost as important as the meal. You can sit indoors or outside beside the water, order dishes such as lamb chops, Alfredo pasta, seafood pasta or pizza, and add shisha. The Marina skyline, boats and yachts make the outdoor tables especially appealing when the weather cooperates.
The food feedback is mostly positive but not perfectly consistent. Lamb chops, Alfredo pasta, pizza, ravioli, steak and fresh juices receive praise, while one diner found the seafood pasta undercooked. Another felt the pizza and pasta were more Egyptian/Arab style than Italian, so diners looking for strictly traditional Italian cooking may want to ask about preparation.
Service is generally described as friendly and attentive, though one review mentions waiting up to 10 minutes to reorder or pay. Shisha is repeatedly praised, but its presence can matter if you want a smoke-free lunch; one guest found nearby hookah smoke disruptive. Valet parking is available, but clarify the arrangement and any charge before handing over the car.
Some diners call prices reasonable for the Marina, while others find the restaurant a little expensive.
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