Italian Gelato
The gelato is praised for rich, smooth flavours, including lemon coconut, salted caramel and Nutella.
Vinci Dolci
Al Wasl
Vinci Dolci is a dessert-led cafe in Al Wasl where reviews highlight Italian gelato, waffles and crepes, alongside coffee and savoury dishes such as pizza. It is also a relaxed place to sit, with several reviewers mentioning a Burj Khalifa view and a clean, cosy atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
288 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dessert Portions
The chocolate waffle and almond crêpe can be substantial enough to share, with one reviewer estimating four to five people.
Cosy Setting
Reviews describe a clean, cosy and relaxing atmosphere suited to chatting, coffee or a pre-concert stop.
Burj Khalifa View
Some reviewers specifically come for the City Walk setting and view towards the Burj Khalifa and downtown.
Fresh Coffee
Coffee receives positive mentions, from cortado and iced matcha lattes to a shakerato that one reviewer considered the standout.
Savoury Menu
The margarita pizza is described as juicy, cheesy and crisp, while a weekday breakfast visit included toasted bread with scrambled eggs.
Tips for a Better Visit
Share Waffles. Consider sharing the chocolate waffle: one reviewer said the portion could serve four to five people.
Check Prices. Ask for current prices before ordering, especially for gelato, since one review says prices were not displayed.
Try Sorbets. On a warm day, consider the sorbets; one reviewer specifically recommended them as a refreshing choice.
Visit Off-Peak. A weekday visit around 11 am was quiet enough for one group to feel they had the whole place to themselves.
Check Takeaway. If ordering takeaway, check the packed items before leaving after one customer received the wrong order.
Confirm Reservations. If you reserve, confirm the table on arrival: one group found no table ready and was placed at a small table.
Plan the visit
Practical details
City Walk
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Strawberry Lover
The strawberry lover waffle was singled out as a particularly tasty order.
Nutella Crepe
The Nutella crepe appears as a late-evening dessert choice for satisfying a sweet craving.
Matcha Strawberry
A reviewer enjoyed the matcha strawberry alongside pizza and ice cream.
Common Concerns
High Prices
One customer paid 55 AED for a small cup of ice cream and felt it tasted no better than average ice cream.
Unclear Pricing
A review says restaurant prices were not displayed, making the final bill feel unexpected.
Order Error
One takeaway customer received a different order and said the mistake was not handled professionally when they returned.
Premade Waffle
A customer expecting a freshly made waffle instead received one they believed was pre-packed and supermarket-style.
Uneven Pasta
The red-sauce pasta was praised, but the white sauce was described as thin, with inconsistent versions served at the same table.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
55aed
small cup of ice cream
“Are we joking? 55aed for a small cup of ice cream:”Google review · March 2026
78 aed
an expresso macchiato and one scoop of ice cream
“78 aed for an expresso macchiato and one scoop of ice cream”Google review · December 2025
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The Bottom Line
Vinci Dolci is a dessert-focused cafe in Al Wasl, with reviews centred on Italian-style gelato, waffles, crepes, coffee and a relaxed setting. The chocolate waffle is a standout for several visitors, while the strawberry lover waffle, Nutella crepe and matcha drinks give sweet-tooth visits plenty to explore. There is also a savoury side: the margarita pizza was praised for being juicy, cheesy and crisp.
The atmosphere is repeatedly described as cosy, clean and suitable for sitting and chatting. Reviews also mention a Burj Khalifa and downtown view, making the setting part of the appeal rather than just a place to grab dessert. A weekday visit around 11 am was notably quiet, and one reviewer used a Careem discount; another mentioned a Fazaa discount.
There are some practical cautions. Prices may not be displayed, and reported gelato costs include 55 AED for a small cup, while another reviewer considered a 78 AED coffee-and-ice-cream order excessive. Dessert portions can be large enough to share, but one customer was disappointed to receive a pre-packed waffle instead of a freshly made one.
If reserving or ordering takeaway, confirm the table and packed items before settling in or leaving.