Torno Subito

Name: Torno Subito
Address: The Palm Jumeirah - Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142455800

Palm Jumeirah

Restaurant 04 245 5800

Torno Subito is a relaxed, colourful Italian restaurant on Palm Jumeirah, with beachside and al fresco seating. It is worth considering for creative tasting menus, modern pasta dishes and the restaurant’s distinctive Tiramisubito.

Reputation Score

4.0

★★★★☆

485 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Sea Views

Beachside seating faces the sea, making the setting a strong part of the dining experience.

Flexible Tasting

A diner said the tasting menu could be customized to suit personal preferences.

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What to Eat at Torno Subito

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

Food 2

Ragu Net +3

“The Ragu is unequalled, not in Bologna, not in Milan not in Rome not anywhere I've had it before.”
Burrata Net +2

“The milky and creaminess of the fresh burrata is perfection.”

Honorable mentions (42)

Tiramisubito Net +1

“For dessert, we enjoyed the Tiramisubito, a modern take on the traditional Italian Tiramisu. The Tiramisubito was a delicacy, with light and fluffy mascarpone cream, espresso, and cacao. It was the perfect way to end a bad meal.”
Anguilla in saor Net +1

“Anguilla in saor: celery and scallop tartar was amazing. Smoked eel is meh and the portion is really not enough for you to taste anything.”
Carapicco Net +1

“My Carapicco and Vongole were very good.”
Cavatello pasta Net +1

“Cavatello riviera: cavatello pasta was amazing. Consistency of the sauce, al dente texture, all great. Shrimp is out of context. Not adding anything to the food.”
Cavatello riviera Net +1

“Cavatello riviera: cavatello pasta was amazing. Consistency of the sauce, al dente texture, all great. Shrimp is out of context. Not adding anything to the food.”
Caviar and butter sauce Net +1

“Spigola burro e caviale: caviar and butter sauce, pretty good. Fish is a bit overcooked but not to the point that the whole meal is dry. Sauce is saving it just fine.”
Celery and scallop tartar Net +1

“Anguilla in saor: celery and scallop tartar was amazing. Smoked eel is meh and the portion is really not enough for you to taste anything.”
Cervo e tartufo Net +1

“Cervo e tartufo: venison tenderloin. I was surprised how good was it. Not gamey at all. Porchini sauce is fitting.”
Chef’s menu Net +1

“The beachside seating is great, and the food is tasty, albeit not mind blowing. I got the chef’s menu and enjoyed the various dishes, although some aspects got repetitive (lots of foam and mash).”
Deglaze sauce Net +1

“Modena dubai: wagyu short ribs. Wagyu is in my opinion a gimmick if not a ribeye cut. This is a good course nevertheless. Deglaze sauce is potent and tasty.”
Ice cream and olive oil pairing Net +1

“Pane olio e melograno: too much salt but good nevertheless. I like the ice cream and olive oil pairing.”
Kids meel Net +1

“The kids meel is surprisingly full of taste.”
Lobster roll Net +1

“Lobster Roll good and Calamari was nice.”
Modena dubai Net +1

“Modena dubai: wagyu short ribs. Wagyu is in my opinion a gimmick if not a ribeye cut. This is a good course nevertheless. Deglaze sauce is potent and tasty.”
Modena salad Net +1

“Only the modena salad was good. The rest were just acceptable.”
Octopus Net +1

“I recommend the octopus and then the pizza subito. Incredible.”
Octopus dishes Net +1

“Both octopus dishes on the menu are fantastic, always well cooked, never chewy or chalky.”
Pane olio e melograno Net +1

“Pane olio e melograno: too much salt but good nevertheless. I like the ice cream and olive oil pairing.”
Pesto orecchiette Net +1

“We had the regina pizza, pesto orecchiette, side broccoli and tri chocolate. All the dishes were very very tasty! The portions were just right.”
Pizza Net +1

“The food is super good especially their pasta dishes and pizza.”
Pizza subito Net +1

“I recommend the octopus and then the pizza subito. Incredible.”
Porchini sauce Net +1

“Cervo e tartufo: venison tenderloin. I was surprised how good was it. Not gamey at all. Porchini sauce is fitting.”
Ravioli with truffle Net +1

“I had the tagliatelle ragu and my friend ordered the ravioli with truffle. The ravioli was really good, and the tagliatelle was also delicious but nothing really special, and the ragu tasted lighter than I expected.”
Regina pizza Net +1

“We had the regina pizza, pesto orecchiette, side broccoli and tri chocolate. All the dishes were very very tasty! The portions were just right.”
Ricotta e limone Net +1

“Ricotta e limone: a good desert. Mereng is too sweet but lemon”
Seafood salad Net +1

“The seafood salad was OUTSTANDING And is a must have for anyone who like seafood.”
Set menu Net +1

“Also, I appreciated that even though they had a set menu, since I am pescaterian and I do not eat meat, they replaced the main course which was lamb with something they prepared especially for me.”
Small pizza with apple and bresaola Net +1

“Their small pizza with apple and bresaola, named after the restaurant is a treat, perfect dough, with flavors that complement each other in a surprising way.”
Spigola burro e caviale Net +1

“Spigola burro e caviale: caviar and butter sauce, pretty good. Fish is a bit overcooked but not to the point that the whole meal is dry. Sauce is saving it just fine.”
Sunday brunch Net +1

“I went here today for their Sunday brunch and I was blown away by the variety of flavours! Absolutely loved the food, the presentation and their staff was very attentive.”
Tagliatelle ragu Net +1

“I had the tagliatelle ragu and my friend ordered the ravioli with truffle. The ravioli was really good, and the tagliatelle was also delicious but nothing really special, and the ragu tasted lighter than I expected.”
Tri chocolate Net +1

“We had the regina pizza, pesto orecchiette, side broccoli and tri chocolate. All the dishes were very very tasty! The portions were just right.”
Truffle risotto Net +1

“The food was very tasty and delicate. You'll have to take the truffle risotto!”
Variation of the classic tiramisu Net +1

“Needed to try one of my Italian favorites - their variation of the classic Tiramisu which was delicious although slightly different than expected.”
Venison tenderloin Net +1

“Cervo e tartufo: venison tenderloin. I was surprised how good was it. Not gamey at all. Porchini sauce is fitting.”
Vongole Net +1

“My Carapicco and Vongole were very good.”
Wagyu beef fillet Net +1

“Good Italian food, great pizza and wagyu beef fillet! I highly recommend you to try their tiramisu.”
Wagyu short ribs Net +1

“Modena dubai: wagyu short ribs. Wagyu is in my opinion a gimmick if not a ribeye cut. This is a good course nevertheless. Deglaze sauce is potent and tasty.”
Cacio e pepe Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The must try of course, is their claim to fame, the caccio e peppe.”
Cod Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Navigando: cod is dry as usual but I like the result of poaching it. Sauce is based on beetroot and lemon, watery but faint taste is good. Spinach is also suited well to the fish.”
Navigando Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Navigando: cod is dry as usual but I like the result of poaching it. Sauce is based on beetroot and lemon, watery but faint taste is good. Spinach is also suited well to the fish.”
Wagyu cheek Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The main, wagyu cheek was a delightful piece of meat slapped on a puree on its own - can’t fault the meat, but if it’s all you get on the plate very soon you start missing some balance and add ons. For the love of god I couldn’t eat that meat alone.”

Drinks 1

Aperol spritz Net +1

“Their aperol spritz is very very good. You must try it.”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

Brunch Net −1

“Without doubt the worst brunch in Dubai. For a Michelin star restaurant this truly was the most disappointing dining experience I’ve ever had, not just in Dubai but across the globe. We were a table of 15 and we were seemingly forgotten throughout the entire brunch. Charging top top money for below average microwave style food is truly unacceptable. The courses came out cold and sporadically, the flavour and texture was simply terrible.”
Fritto seafood Net −1

“As for the food, it was satisfactory and not something you have never tried. Oh, except that Fritto seafood that smelled and tasted so weird. This is possibly the worst experience out of 50+ dining recommendations we have had.”
Lasange Net −1

“The Lasange was a very salty and hardly eaten.”
Pizza burrata Net −1

“It is good restaurant but not more. Great quality of food and service and that’s it. I had pizza Burrata better then here”
Pollo alla cacciatora Net −1

“For our main dishes main dish we went with the Pollo alla Cacciatora (0/10) and Raviolo del Plin Ossobuco (7/10) The Pollo alla Cacciatora on the menu it says “Pulled chicken leg terrine, baked potato and Cacciatora" sauce. What came on the plate was one fried chicken finger that tastes worse than the frozen fish fingers that you may buy from any supermarket. If you buy a Sadia frozen chicken strip box from carrefour for 13AED it would definitely taste better than this dish. It was absolutely horrible.”
Vitello tonnato Net −1

“We began our meal with the Vitello Tonnato (6/10) and Cacio e Pepe (3/10). The Vitello Tonnato featured thinly sliced veal that was covered in a creamy tuna sauce, pickled celery, and capers powder. I’m sorry but I had The Vitello Tonnato in Italy and in other Italian restaurants all over the world that were way better than this interpretation. The flavor of the tuna sauce was not there and the dish was not balanced. The lack of capers on the plate was surprising and replacing them with pickled celery didn’t work for me. I was left disappointed.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book Ahead. Make a reservation, especially if you are planning to visit for a popular dinner or special occasion.

Choose Weather. Aim for the cooler months if you want to use the terrace and enjoy the beachside setting.

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Practical details

The Palm Jumeirah - Dubai

The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

04 245 5800

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Common Concerns

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Slow Service

Several diners reported long waits, including delayed orders, forgotten dishes and repeated follow-ups.

Cold Food

Some reviews describe food arriving cold or sporadically, especially during brunch and family meals.

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The Bottom Line

Torno Subito is a colourful Italian restaurant on Palm Jumeirah with a deliberately relaxed, beach-holiday feel rather than formal Michelin-starred dining. You can order à la carte dishes such as burrata, ragù, wagyu and pizza, or choose a tasting menu; one diner was able to customize theirs to personal preferences. The Tiramisubito is the clearest recurring dessert recommendation.

The setting is a major draw. Reviews mention sea views, a beachside terrace and an easygoing, family-friendly atmosphere, with children enjoying birthday visits. The restaurant feels more casual than some guests expect from a Michelin-starred venue, and the outdoor tables are most appealing in cooler weather.

Consistency is the main question mark. Some diners describe creative dishes, attentive explanations and excellent service, while others waited 15 minutes just to order, nearly an hour for food, or received cold and sporadically served courses. Brunch reviews are especially divided, including a serious complaint from a large group.

Portions can also feel small, and the price may be hard to justify when service slips. Reserve ahead, check for current booking-app discounts and mention dietary requirements before ordering.