Pizza Dough
Reviews praise the pizza’s unusually light, airy dough, with one diner comparing it favourably with pizza in Italy.
Terra Mia
Dubai Marina
Terra Mia is an Italian restaurant in Dubai Marina, known for pizza with light, airy dough and pasta served in a hollowed Parmesan wheel. Its canal-side setting, Italian music and nearby children’s playground make it suitable for relaxed meals, family outings or a scenic dinner.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,618 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pasta Show
Tagliatelle Terramia is prepared in a large Parmesan wheel at the table, turning the dish into a memorable dinner-time show.
Marina Views
The promenade and canal-facing setting gives diners clear Dubai Marina views, including from the terrace.
Tiramisu
Several diners highlight the tiramisu; one called it the best they had tried in Dubai, while another saw it prepared live.
Family Friendly
A children’s playground opposite the restaurant is useful for families dining with younger children.
Free Parking
One review reports free parking in the same building, a practical advantage in Dubai Marina.
What to Eat at Terra Mia 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 Terra Mia, 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 Terra Mia, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 7
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Tiramisu Net +4
“And now to the highlight: the Tiramisu. Hands down, the best I’ve had in Dubai! Creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced — a must-try if you visit.”
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“And now to the highlight: the Tiramisu. Hands down, the best I’ve had in Dubai! Creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced — a must-try if you visit.”April 2025
“Food was beyond excellent. Really enjoyed eating at Terra Mia. Tiramisu was terrific. Service was top.”September 2023
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Lasagna Net +3
“We ordered a pizza and a lasagna and both arrived together, which is not easy to pull off in a full restaurant. The food was top tier. Pizza and lasagna were cooked perfectly and, after trying many Italian spots in Dubai, this is easily one of the best pizzas in Dubai Marina.”
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“We ordered a pizza and a lasagna and both arrived together, which is not easy to pull off in a full restaurant. The food was top tier. Pizza and lasagna were cooked perfectly and, after trying many Italian spots in Dubai, this is easily one of the best pizzas in Dubai Marina.”January 2026
“The lasagna was incredible, as well as the pasta mixed in the cheese!”August 2023
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Carbonara Net +2
“The pizza was really good, authentic Italian cooked in wood oven, and the Pasta Carbonara was delicious.”
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“The pizza was really good, authentic Italian cooked in wood oven, and the Pasta Carbonara was delicious.”February 2025
“Loved the carbonara and the cacio e pepe as well”October 2024
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Pasta prepared in a hollowed parmesan wheel Net +2
“The menu featured a variety of tempting options, but I must recommend trying their pasta prepared in a hollowed parmesan wheel. It was a mouthwatering delight that left a lasting impression on my taste buds. The rich and creamy flavor of the pasta combined with the subtle notes of the parmesan made for an unforgettable dish.”
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“The menu featured a variety of tempting options, but I must recommend trying their pasta prepared in a hollowed parmesan wheel. It was a mouthwatering delight that left a lasting impression on my taste buds. The rich and creamy flavor of the pasta combined with the subtle notes of the parmesan made for an unforgettable dish.”July 2023
“The lasagna was incredible, as well as the pasta mixed in the cheese!”August 2023
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Penne arrabbiata Net +2
“We had such an amazing experience at this Italian restaurant! We ordered spinach rigatoni, penne arrabbiata, rigatoni alla siciliana, and I went for the pizza bufalina — every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavor.”
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“We had such an amazing experience at this Italian restaurant! We ordered spinach rigatoni, penne arrabbiata, rigatoni alla siciliana, and I went for the pizza bufalina — every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavor.”September 2025
“we only ordered Margarita Pizza and penne all’arrabbiatta, they substituted the penne with other kind of pasta, long macaroni looked to me, the pizza was good, the dough went down easily and the star was the pasta to me, the sauce was very delicious”September 2024
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Probiotic pizza Net +2
“Very nice place, fantastic dishes 🔝 Here they make very light probiotic pizza, easy to digest and very tasty!”
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“Very nice place, fantastic dishes 🔝 Here they make very light probiotic pizza, easy to digest and very tasty!”June 2024
“What was special that this restaurant offers probiotic pizza , which is tasty and at the same time healthy.”May 2024
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Quatro formaggi pizza Net +2
“But let's speak about the food: their pizza is so good, I ordered my favorite one - quatro formaggi pizza- and they make is perfectly.”
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“But let's speak about the food: their pizza is so good, I ordered my favorite one - quatro formaggi pizza- and they make is perfectly.”March 2023
Honorable mentions (17)
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Bruschetta Net +1
“The bruschetta with bread home made, just to let you feel in Italy.”
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“The bruschetta with bread home made, just to let you feel in Italy.”October 2022
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Burrata Net +1
“The burrata was good but honestly the pasta and the meat were very average and not flavoured enough.”
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“The burrata was good but honestly the pasta and the meat were very average and not flavoured enough.”December 2023
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Cacio e pepe Net +1
“Loved the carbonara and the cacio e pepe as well”
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“Loved the carbonara and the cacio e pepe as well”October 2024
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Calzone Net +1
“The calzone was also delicious.”
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“The calzone was also delicious.”May 2023
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Gorgonzola e miele Net +1
“My favourite was the Gorgonzola E Miele - fresh mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella, Gorgonzola, honey and walnuts.”
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“My favourite was the Gorgonzola E Miele - fresh mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella, Gorgonzola, honey and walnuts.”May 2023
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Parmesan pasta Net +1
“Then my friend had parmesan pasta and I tried it too, it was really delicious.”
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“Then my friend had parmesan pasta and I tried it too, it was really delicious.”March 2023
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Pizza bufalina Net +1
“We had such an amazing experience at this Italian restaurant! We ordered spinach rigatoni, penne arrabbiata, rigatoni alla siciliana, and I went for the pizza bufalina — every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavor.”
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“We had such an amazing experience at this Italian restaurant! We ordered spinach rigatoni, penne arrabbiata, rigatoni alla siciliana, and I went for the pizza bufalina — every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavor.”September 2025
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Pizza spalletti Net +1
“Food was amazing i ordered pizza Spalletti can’t recommend it enough I didn’t even had pizza with this quality even in italy.”
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“Food was amazing i ordered pizza Spalletti can’t recommend it enough I didn’t even had pizza with this quality even in italy.”May 2026
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Pizza with pumpkin Net +1
“I also for the first time tried pizza with pumpkin! The taste is unique and I couldn’t stop eating it 🙈, also we saw Parmesan show and the chef made pasta in front of us.”
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“I also for the first time tried pizza with pumpkin! The taste is unique and I couldn’t stop eating it 🙈, also we saw Parmesan show and the chef made pasta in front of us.”March 2023
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Rigatoni alla siciliana Net +1
“We had such an amazing experience at this Italian restaurant! We ordered spinach rigatoni, penne arrabbiata, rigatoni alla siciliana, and I went for the pizza bufalina — every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“We had such an amazing experience at this Italian restaurant! We ordered spinach rigatoni, penne arrabbiata, rigatoni alla siciliana, and I went for the pizza bufalina — every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavor.”September 2025
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Special tagliatelle terra mia Net +1
“With amazing taste you will have a small show if order special tagliatelle terra mia”
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“With amazing taste you will have a small show if order special tagliatelle terra mia”February 2024
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Spinach rigatoni Net +1
“We had such an amazing experience at this Italian restaurant! We ordered spinach rigatoni, penne arrabbiata, rigatoni alla siciliana, and I went for the pizza bufalina — every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“We had such an amazing experience at this Italian restaurant! We ordered spinach rigatoni, penne arrabbiata, rigatoni alla siciliana, and I went for the pizza bufalina — every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavor.”September 2025
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Tagliatelle Net +1
“The tagliatelle was amazing!”
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“The tagliatelle was amazing!”May 2023
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Truffle risotto Net +1
“The comfort food I love! The truffle risotto was so tasty and creamy, enriched by three different kind of mushrooms and the truffle.”
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“The comfort food I love! The truffle risotto was so tasty and creamy, enriched by three different kind of mushrooms and the truffle.”October 2022
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Wagyu steak Net +1
“Meat was juicier and more flavoured than at Prime52!!! I really enjoy the wagyu steak and so did my partner!”
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“Meat was juicier and more flavoured than at Prime52!!! I really enjoy the wagyu steak and so did my partner!”August 2026
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Cheesecake Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The cheesecake was really special, great balance between crunchy-creamy-fruits.”
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“The cheesecake was really special, great balance between crunchy-creamy-fruits.”October 2022
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Margherita pizza Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Additionally, I had the pleasure of trying their Margherita pizza, and it did not disappoint. The thin crust was perfectly crispy, allowing the classic Margherita toppings to shine through. It was a simple yet incredibly satisfying choice, making it evident that the chefs at Terra Mia take great pride in their craft.”
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“Additionally, I had the pleasure of trying their Margherita pizza, and it did not disappoint. The thin crust was perfectly crispy, allowing the classic Margherita toppings to shine through. It was a simple yet incredibly satisfying choice, making it evident that the chefs at Terra Mia take great pride in their craft.”July 2023
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Drink from red orange Net +1
“The Parmesan cheese was so delicious! Also I enjoyed a drink from red orange, never tasted it before. Good experience 👍”
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“The Parmesan cheese was so delicious! Also I enjoyed a drink from red orange, never tasted it before. Good experience 👍”March 2023
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Mango juice Net +1
“Tasty mango juice and pizza, my choice was brand pizza “Dubai” and “Diaboli».”
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“Tasty mango juice and pizza, my choice was brand pizza “Dubai” and “Diaboli».”June 2023
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Margarita pizza Net +1
“we only ordered Margarita Pizza and penne all’arrabbiatta, they substituted the penne with other kind of pasta, long macaroni looked to me, the pizza was good, the dough went down easily and the star was the pasta to me, the sauce was very delicious”
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Review excerpts
“we only ordered Margarita Pizza and penne all’arrabbiatta, they substituted the penne with other kind of pasta, long macaroni looked to me, the pizza was good, the dough went down easily and the star was the pasta to me, the sauce was very delicious”September 2024
What to Avoid (5)
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Bbq chicken Net −1
“As for the food, the pizza was mediocre at best. While the margherita pizza was slightly better than the BBQ chicken, the overall preparation and quality of the dishes left much to be desired.”
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Critical review excerpts
“As for the food, the pizza was mediocre at best. While the margherita pizza was slightly better than the BBQ chicken, the overall preparation and quality of the dishes left much to be desired.”December 2024
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Chicken fingers Net −1
“After that we ordered cotoletta and they served it as chicken fingers and inside onions and pepper. All my family comes from Italy and I never saw something like this.”
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“After that we ordered cotoletta and they served it as chicken fingers and inside onions and pepper. All my family comes from Italy and I never saw something like this.”December 2023
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Cotoletta Net −1
“After that we ordered cotoletta and they served it as chicken fingers and inside onions and pepper. All my family comes from Italy and I never saw something like this.”
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“After that we ordered cotoletta and they served it as chicken fingers and inside onions and pepper. All my family comes from Italy and I never saw something like this.”December 2023
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Pasta (cannelloni) Net −1
“I ordered pasta (cannelloni) and it was not well cooked and the taste wasn’t good.”
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“I ordered pasta (cannelloni) and it was not well cooked and the taste wasn’t good.”December 2023
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Pumpkin soup Net −1
“Meanwhile, my girlfriend had ordered a pumpkin soup. That was just as disappointing watery, overly salty, and poorly balanced, to the point that she left almost all of it.”
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“Meanwhile, my girlfriend had ordered a pumpkin soup. That was just as disappointing watery, overly salty, and poorly balanced, to the point that she left almost all of it.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Seating. If booking at a busy time, confirm that your reservation guarantees prompt seating; one party waited about 70 minutes.
Try Tagliatelle. Order Tagliatelle Terramia if you want the signature table-side experience: the chef cooks it in a Parmesan wheel.
Save Dessert. Leave room for the tiramisu, which multiple reviews single out and one diner described as the best they had had in Dubai.
Use Parking. Drivers can check the same-building parking first, as one reviewer reported that it was free.
Bring Children. For family meals, the playground opposite the restaurant can give children somewhere to play while adults dine.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Waterfront side of the Intercontinental Hotel, Bay Central Tower, Shop 8
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
Common Concerns
Booking Delays
One booked party waited roughly 70 minutes and said walk-ins and regulars were seated first.
Restroom Condition
A reviewer reported that the restroom door, lock and general condition were below standard.
Service Response
One diner said a requested pasta remake was returned within minutes and remained inedible, followed by dismissive responses.
Mixed Cooking
Some diners found dishes inconsistent, including undercooked cannelloni and rubbery calamari in pasta.
Slow Service
A separate visit reported slow service and mediocre pizza, showing that the experience is not uniformly consistent.
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The Bottom Line
Terra Mia is an Italian restaurant on the Dubai Marina promenade, where the setting is almost as important as the meal. Diners come for pizza, pasta and canal views; the pizza dough is repeatedly described as light and airy, and the Tagliatelle Terramia arrives cooked in a hollowed Parmesan wheel in front of the table. The tiramisu is another strong bet, with one reviewer calling it the best they had tried in Dubai.
The atmosphere is generally described as cosy and relaxed, with Italian music, a terrace overlooking the Marina and a children’s playground opposite. Free parking in the same building was also reported, making the location easier for drivers. Prices were described as fair for the quality by one diner, though not especially cheap.
There is a real consistency caveat. Most reviews praise friendly, fast service and well-prepared pizza and pasta, but others report slow service, mediocre pizza, undercooked cannelloni or rubbery calamari. The most serious warning concerns front-of-house handling: one reservation party waited about 70 minutes while walk-ins were seated, and another reviewer described a poorly handled pasta remake.
Confirm seating during busy periods, then consider the Parmesan-wheel pasta and save room for dessert.