The Artisan Dubai

Name: The Artisan Dubai
Address: Waldorf Astoria, DIFC, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143388133

DIFC

Italian restaurant Open now 04 338 8133

The Artisan is an Italian fine-dining restaurant in DIFC, inside the Waldorf Astoria. Reviews point to carefully prepared dishes such as burrata and truffle pizza, along with a calm, elegant setting that works for business lunches, family dinners and celebrations.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

427 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Attentive service

Staff are praised for reading the table well, handling requests promptly and explaining dishes patiently without interrupting conversations.

Truffle pizza

The truffle pizza is repeatedly singled out, including one review describing it as loaded with shaved black truffle.

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What to Eat at The Artisan Dubai

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of The Artisan Dubai, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 5

Tiramisu Net +5

“Lovely coffee and the tiramisu is one of the best.”
Truffle pizza Net +5

“The foods are the best. In my opinion their truffle pizza is the best.”
Burrata Net +4

“The food was honestly amazing the burrata was probably the best thing I’ve eaten in Dubai.”
Iftar menu Net +2

“Enjoyed our Iftar menu at the prestigious Italian restaurant “The Artisan” located in the luxurious Waldorf Astoria DIFC, available every evening after sunset. Treat your family and friends to this extraordinary iftar experience, promising a perfect blend of Italian tradition and variety in a welcoming setting. Definitely recommend 💯”
Tuna tartare Net +2

“The food was simply fantastic — I started with the tuna tartare, which was fresh and flavorful, and the ribeye steak was a standout, cooked to perfection and undoubtedly one of the best I’ve had.”

Honorable mentions (32)

12Hours cheek meat Net +1

“The 12hours cheek meat was 7/10”
134Aed lunch menu Net +1

“Opted for the 134aed lunch menu”
3-Course meal Net +1

“We had a 3-course meal with wine and the food was authentic and delicious.”
Artichoke appetiser Net +1

“Artichoke appetiser was excellent!”
Artisanal house baked bread Net +1

“My feast started by crunchy thin toasts of artisanal house baked bread and smoothest pate.”
Beef carpaccio Net +1

“We tried beef carpaccio, bresola pizza and risotto with seafood. Everything is fresh and very delicious”
Beef ragu pasta Net +1

“I tried the beef Ragu pasta & and the fennel salad both are incredible.”
Bresola pizza Net +1

“We tried beef carpaccio, bresola pizza and risotto with seafood. Everything is fresh and very delicious”
Bruschetta with asparagus Net +1

“Started with a bruschetta with asparagus which paired well with a citrus cocktail (gin base). Highly recommend this dish.”
Calamari Net +1

“The calamari is light and crisp, levelled up with the spiced lime dip.”
Carpaccio Net +1

“Italian perfection 👌🏻. Crunchiest raddichio. Melt in your mouth carpaccio. Tutto bene as they say in Italian. Superb service by Michael the bar. Hidden gem at the Waldorf ⭐️”
Chardonnay Net +1

“I paired this with a white Chardonnay which was excellent.”
Fennel salad Net +1

“I tried the beef Ragu pasta & and the fennel salad both are incredible.”
Fritto misto di mare Net +1

“From the refreshing salad to the Fritto Misto di Mare with Argentinian calamari, langoustines and prawns, and the 72-hour fermented Pizza Salame, every dish showed true artisanal craftsmanship.”
Gnocchi Net +1

“The truffle Pizza, the Gnocchi and the Tiramisu were some of my favourite dishes here.”
Guancia di manzo Net +1

“I especially recommend Guancia Di Manzo.”
Icecream Net +1

“Wanted to try the tiramisu but chose just an icecream to end which was creamy and delightful.”
Lemon sorbet Net +1

“Lemon sorbet Wow.”
Margherita pizza Net +1

“I ordered the Margherita pizza, and it was perfect—light, crispy crust, rich tomato sauce, and fresh mozzarella. Every bite reflected quality and authenticity.”
Nero pizza Net +1

“Nero pizza 9/10”
Octopus app Net +1

“But the octopus app - IS A MUST. So tender with a charred exterior!!!! Amazing.”
Oysters Net +1

“Oysters are great 9/10”
Pizza salame Net +1

“From the refreshing salad to the Fritto Misto di Mare with Argentinian calamari, langoustines and prawns, and the 72-hour fermented Pizza Salame, every dish showed true artisanal craftsmanship.”
Profiteroles Net +1

“The surprise profiteroles with “Happy Anniversary” made the evening even more special.”
Raddichio Net +1

“Italian perfection 👌🏻. Crunchiest raddichio. Melt in your mouth carpaccio. Tutto bene as they say in Italian. Superb service by Michael the bar. Hidden gem at the Waldorf ⭐️”
Ravioli Net +1

“The food taste was so good and every dish was flavorful. I spclly loved the risotto, ravioli and roast chicken.”
Ribeye steak Net +1

“The food was simply fantastic — I started with the tuna tartare, which was fresh and flavorful, and the ribeye steak was a standout, cooked to perfection and undoubtedly one of the best I’ve had.”
Risotto Net +1

“The food taste was so good and every dish was flavorful. I spclly loved the risotto, ravioli and roast chicken.”
Risotto with seafood Net +1

“We tried beef carpaccio, bresola pizza and risotto with seafood. Everything is fresh and very delicious”
Roast chicken Net +1

“The food taste was so good and every dish was flavorful. I spclly loved the risotto, ravioli and roast chicken.”
Shrimp tartar Net +1

“Shrimp tartar served with the sweetest creamy burrata and, surprise, deep fried fresh capers, was a combination I never tasted before.”
Cacio e pepe tortellini Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Next up was cacio e pepe tortellini. I was tempted to have a pizza but was trying to be relatively healthy. Tortellini was served with artichokes which made for an interesting combination.”

Drinks 1

Citrus cocktail Net +1

“Started with a bruschetta with asparagus which paired well with a citrus cocktail (gin base). Highly recommend this dish.”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Sweet pasta Net −1

“The sweet pasta which claimed to be the best seller 5/10 taste like sugar in the middle of salt .”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try truffle. Order the truffle pizza if you want the dish most consistently highlighted by reviewers; it is served with shaved black truffle.

Book ahead. Reserve in advance for dinner, particularly if you are planning a celebration or visiting at a busy time.

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Practical details

Waldorf Astoria

Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai

04 338 8133

Mon	12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Tue	12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Wed	12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Thu	12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Fri	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun	12:00 PM – 10:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Pricey dining

One guest found the bill unusually high for lunch, while another described the restaurant as expensive.

Limited customisation

The menu may feel inflexible if you want to add prawns or chicken to pasta or risotto.

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The Bottom Line

The Artisan is a polished Italian fine-dining restaurant inside the Waldorf Astoria in DIFC. It suits a business lunch, anniversary dinner or relaxed family meal, with reviews highlighting the truffle pizza, rich burrata, seafood dishes and tiramisu. The setting is elegant but generally calm rather than loud, and one reviewer mentioned classy live piano-and-vocal entertainment.

The business lunch is the clearest value play. One guest chose a 134aed menu covering two starters and a main, or a starter, main and dessert, while another praised its generous portions. Dinner can be much more expensive: a reviewer reported a $500 USD lunch bill after drinks, shared dishes and a main, so it is worth keeping an eye on ordering if budget matters.

Service is a major strength. Staff are repeatedly described as welcoming, professional and attentive, with thoughtful menu explanations and well-judged table visits. Families have also received warm treatment, and vegan diners were reportedly accommodated.

Valet parking is available at the Waldorf Astoria DIFC entrance. If you are arriving early, check kitchen hours first; one guest found dinner service closed at 17:00, though the kitchen opened after the waiter asked. Reservations are sensible for dinner, especially for celebrations.