Strong pizza
Several diners rate the pizza among Dubai’s best, with the crust and bresaola version receiving particular praise.
TOTÓ Dubai
Downtown Dubai
TOTÓ Dubai is an Italian restaurant on the Boulevard in Downtown Dubai, with an elegant dining room, terrace seating and occasional live music. Reviews point to the pizza and truffle pasta as strong orders, while the lively evening atmosphere makes it suitable for a date, celebration or formal dinner.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
481 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Truffle pasta
The truffle pasta is a standout for rich flavour and careful cooking, and appears repeatedly in enthusiastic recommendations.
Desserts
Tiramisu and the burrata cheesecake are reliable dessert highlights, with multiple diners calling them especially memorable.
Live music
Singers, DJs and Italian music give some evenings a polished but energetic feel without necessarily overpowering table conversation.
Outdoor views
The outdoor seating has evening views towards Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa, adding to the Downtown setting.
Dietary flexibility
One diner says the chef prepared a no-cheese meal even though cheese appeared across the menu.
What to Eat at TOTÓ Dubai 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 TOTÓ Dubai, 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.
These items at TOTÓ Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Tiramisu Net +8
“Tiramisu was so delicious ( at least i didn’t have better than this) and was served so beautifully.”
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Review excerpts
“Tiramisu was so delicious ( at least i didn’t have better than this) and was served so beautifully.”December 2025
“And the tiramisu? Absolutely heavenly. Light, creamy, and perfectly balanced — it’s a must-order.”July 2025
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Truffle pasta Net +3
“The truffle pasta was out of this world — rich, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavor. Easily one of the best I’ve ever had.”
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“The truffle pasta was out of this world — rich, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavor. Easily one of the best I’ve ever had.”July 2025
“Absolutely loved the vibe and the food! Waiters were so attentive, and the truffle pasta was something wow! We had an amazing evening and I’m sure that we’ll come back again, highly recommended!”May 2025
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Burrata cheesecake Net +2
“The desserts especially the Burrata Cheesecake won us over, while the Home made and delicately stuffed figs made us drool over its taste and ingredients.”
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“The desserts especially the Burrata Cheesecake won us over, while the Home made and delicately stuffed figs made us drool over its taste and ingredients.”September 2025
“Highly recommend the burrata salad and burrata cheesecake!”February 2026
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Burrata salad Net +2
“Highly recommend the burrata salad and burrata cheesecake!”
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“Highly recommend the burrata salad and burrata cheesecake!”February 2026
“The food was outstanding, and I highly recommend the Burrata salad and the pizza,, and for the dessert I highly recommend the cheesecake and the tiramisu”November 2024
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Cheesecake Net +2
“The food was outstanding, and I highly recommend the Burrata salad and the pizza,, and for the dessert I highly recommend the cheesecake and the tiramisu”
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Review excerpts
“The food was outstanding, and I highly recommend the Burrata salad and the pizza,, and for the dessert I highly recommend the cheesecake and the tiramisu”November 2024
“We tried the bruschetta, burrata, seabass, tiramisu, pistachio ice cream and cheesecake — everything was fresh, beautifully presented and genuinely delicious.”November 2025
Honorable mentions (20)
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Aglio e olio pasta Net +1
“• Aglio e Olio Pasta: A unique twist on a classic that was both different and incredibly yummy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“• Aglio e Olio Pasta: A unique twist on a classic that was both different and incredibly yummy.”February 2025
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Bresaola pizza Net +1
“Bresaola Pizza: Absolutely phenomenal- arguably the best pizza in Dubai.”
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Review excerpts
“Bresaola Pizza: Absolutely phenomenal- arguably the best pizza in Dubai.”February 2025
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Bruschetta Net +1
“We tried the bruschetta, burrata, seabass, tiramisu, pistachio ice cream and cheesecake — everything was fresh, beautifully presented and genuinely delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the bruschetta, burrata, seabass, tiramisu, pistachio ice cream and cheesecake — everything was fresh, beautifully presented and genuinely delicious.”November 2025
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Chocolate mousse Net +1
“We finished with a delectable tiramisu and a rich chocolate mousse, both of which were beautiful sweets that perfectly capped off our meal.”
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“We finished with a delectable tiramisu and a rich chocolate mousse, both of which were beautiful sweets that perfectly capped off our meal.”February 2025
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Cotoletta milanese Net +1
“The pizza was truly among the finest we've tasted in Dubai. The Cotoletta Milanese was an incredibly generous portion.”
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Review excerpts
“The pizza was truly among the finest we've tasted in Dubai. The Cotoletta Milanese was an incredibly generous portion.”January 2026
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Eggplants parmigiana Net +1
“The eggplants parmigiana was so delicate, tasty, and not heavy at all.”
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Review excerpts
“The eggplants parmigiana was so delicate, tasty, and not heavy at all.”March 2025
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Gnocchi tartufo Net +1
“• Gnocchi Tartufo: My absolute favorite-one of the best truffle dishes l've had recently, served with the finest experience”
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Review excerpts
“• Gnocchi Tartufo: My absolute favorite-one of the best truffle dishes l've had recently, served with the finest experience”February 2025
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Gnocci Net +1
“We had Lasagne, Burrata, Gnocci, ravioli, pizza which tasted good and were presented beautifully.”
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Review excerpts
“We had Lasagne, Burrata, Gnocci, ravioli, pizza which tasted good and were presented beautifully.”September 2025
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Home made and delicately stuffed figs Net +1
“The desserts especially the Burrata Cheesecake won us over, while the Home made and delicately stuffed figs made us drool over its taste and ingredients.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The desserts especially the Burrata Cheesecake won us over, while the Home made and delicately stuffed figs made us drool over its taste and ingredients.”September 2025
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Lasagne Net +1
“We had Lasagne, Burrata, Gnocci, ravioli, pizza which tasted good and were presented beautifully.”
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Review excerpts
“We had Lasagne, Burrata, Gnocci, ravioli, pizza which tasted good and were presented beautifully.”September 2025
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Limoncello Net +1
“but our favourite part was ending our night with tiramisu dessert that every bite was incredible to finish like a real Italian experience with a fantastic limoncello thanks to MIRKO and the entire team for the incredible service and we will definitely be back.”
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Review excerpts
“but our favourite part was ending our night with tiramisu dessert that every bite was incredible to finish like a real Italian experience with a fantastic limoncello thanks to MIRKO and the entire team for the incredible service and we will definitely be back.”August 2024
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Lopster pasta Net +1
“It was great experience, food was exceptionally delicious we took one appetizer ( Parmesan zucchini) 👍👍👍 and the main dish was sharing lopster pasta which was really good in all meanings even for me who doesn’t eat lopster I enjoyed it.”
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Review excerpts
“It was great experience, food was exceptionally delicious we took one appetizer ( Parmesan zucchini) 👍👍👍 and the main dish was sharing lopster pasta which was really good in all meanings even for me who doesn’t eat lopster I enjoyed it.”March 2025
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Parmesan zucchini Net +1
“It was great experience, food was exceptionally delicious we took one appetizer ( Parmesan zucchini) 👍👍👍 and the main dish was sharing lopster pasta which was really good in all meanings even for me who doesn’t eat lopster I enjoyed it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It was great experience, food was exceptionally delicious we took one appetizer ( Parmesan zucchini) 👍👍👍 and the main dish was sharing lopster pasta which was really good in all meanings even for me who doesn’t eat lopster I enjoyed it.”March 2025
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Pistachio ice cream Net +1
“We tried the bruschetta, burrata, seabass, tiramisu, pistachio ice cream and cheesecake — everything was fresh, beautifully presented and genuinely delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the bruschetta, burrata, seabass, tiramisu, pistachio ice cream and cheesecake — everything was fresh, beautifully presented and genuinely delicious.”November 2025
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Pizza primavera Net +1
“Excellent service, ambiance, cocktails and food! Do not miss out on the pizza Primavera, it’s truly special. Pasta perfectly cooked. Well done!”
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“Excellent service, ambiance, cocktails and food! Do not miss out on the pizza Primavera, it’s truly special. Pasta perfectly cooked. Well done!”August 2024
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Polpo Net +1
“I highly recommend the polpo—incredibly tender, flavorful, and perfectly balanced.”
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“I highly recommend the polpo—incredibly tender, flavorful, and perfectly balanced.”January 2026
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Ravioli Net +1
“We had Lasagne, Burrata, Gnocci, ravioli, pizza which tasted good and were presented beautifully.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had Lasagne, Burrata, Gnocci, ravioli, pizza which tasted good and were presented beautifully.”September 2025
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Risotto ai frutti di mare Net +1
“• Risotto ai Frutti di Mare: A beautiful, artful dish that delighted both the eyes and the palate.”
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Review excerpts
“• Risotto ai Frutti di Mare: A beautiful, artful dish that delighted both the eyes and the palate.”February 2025
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Toto belini Net +1
“The cocktails were amazing, just the way I like them, especially the Toto Belini.”
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Review excerpts
“The cocktails were amazing, just the way I like them, especially the Toto Belini.”August 2024
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Truffle pizza Net +1
“I tried the burrata, truffle pizza, and carbonara. While the food was good, I'd rate these dishes a 7.5 out of 10 compared to other Italian restaurants. The truffle pizza stood out among the items we ordered, but there's room for improvement to match the excellence of other top-tier Italian spots.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried the burrata, truffle pizza, and carbonara. While the food was good, I'd rate these dishes a 7.5 out of 10 compared to other Italian restaurants. The truffle pizza stood out among the items we ordered, but there's room for improvement to match the excellence of other top-tier Italian spots.”December 2024
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Espresso martini Net +1
“To top it all off, I ordered an espresso martini that not only tasted amazing but came with a little show that added to the fun of the evening.”
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“To top it all off, I ordered an espresso martini that not only tasted amazing but came with a little show that added to the fun of the evening.”December 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check availability. Call ahead before travelling, especially if the restaurant’s reported closure or a limited menu could affect what is available.
Request changes. If you avoid cheese, ask the kitchen in advance; one diner says a no-cheese request was accommodated.
Time your visit. For a livelier evening, consider arriving after 9:30 PM, when one review says the music becomes more energetic.
Use valet. Valet parking is reported at the hotel entrance, only a couple of steps from TOTÓ.
Choose carefully. If dim interiors or mosquitoes would bother you, ask about the table before settling in.
Plan the visit
Practical details
57RF+5P3 - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | Closed |
Common Concerns
Limited menu
One recent visit found very few available dishes, with most menu items unavailable.
Dim lighting
An indoor diner found the restaurant very dark, which may matter if you prefer a brighter table.
Mosquitoes
One guest reported being bitten by mosquitoes while seated at an indoor table.
High pricing
A Downtown location and polished service come with prices that one reviewer considered higher than average.
Uneven food
Not every diner found the food exceptional; one review described it as good but below the city’s top Italian restaurants.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
around 1000aed
Three courses for two plus wine and coffee
“Three courses for two plus wine and coffee came in around 1000aed”Google review · February 2026
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The Bottom Line
TOTÓ Dubai is an Italian restaurant on the Boulevard in Downtown Dubai, combining a polished setting with a menu that ranges from pizza and pasta to seafood, meat and desserts. The clearest reasons to come are the pizza, truffle pasta, burrata dishes and tiramisu; several diners describe those as the meal’s strongest points, while one called the burrata cheesecake a standout. The setting suits occasions that benefit from a little atmosphere.
Indoor and outdoor seating are available, and reviews mention elegant interiors, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall views from outside, live singers and DJs, and livelier music after 9:30 PM. Music is generally described as enjoyable rather than conversation-blocking, although one guest found the indoor room very dark. Service is a consistent strength, with staff described as attentive and welcoming.
Dietary flexibility is worth asking about: one kitchen accommodated a no-cheese request despite cheese appearing in every menu item. Free valet parking has been reported at the nearby hotel entrance. Pricing is not budget-level.
One party paid around 1000aed for three courses for two, wine and coffee, while another found the prices high but justified by the quality and location. Check availability before making a long trip, since a recent review reported that most dishes were unavailable.