Top 10 Best Italian grocery stores in Dubai
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What people like
Light DoughThe pizzas are repeatedly praised for airy, thin dough with a crisp edge rather than a heavy base.
Italian IngredientsReviewers describe the ingredients as fresh, premium and genuinely Italian, with flavours that reminded some diners of Italy and Naples.
Naughty Pizza is a contemporary Neapolitan pizzeria in Business Bay, with light, airy dough and Italian-style toppings. Reviews particularly highlight the truffle pizza, Cannoli Siciliani and a lemon-filled Amalfi Coast-inspired setting that works for casual dinners, families and delivery.
View full business page →TipIf you enjoy richer toppings, consider the truffle pizza; one reviewer called it a must-try.
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Custom DesignsCelebration cakes repeatedly matched reference photos and detailed requests, including Moana, football and Mickey themes.
Fresh TextureCustomers describe the cakes as fresh, soft, moist and light, with sweetness that is often well balanced.
Occasions Confectionary LLC is a cake shop and café in Dubai Marina, known for bespoke celebration cakes that closely follow customers’ reference designs. Reviews also point to fresh, light cakes, including Dutch truffle and red velvet, plus a relaxed café setting for coffee and desserts.
View full business page →TipShare a reference image and spell out small details; reviewers say the finished cakes closely matched their requested designs.
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Brisket optionsThe brisket sandwich is repeatedly praised, with reviews also mentioning truffle brisket and brisket sliders.
Cheese selectionThe shop carries cheeses from the Netherlands, UK, Italy and Spain, including harder-to-find choices.
The Gourmet UAE is a specialty food store and restaurant in Nad Al Sheba, combining a deli-style shop with a café. It is particularly useful for custom sandwiches, including brisket options, and for browsing cheeses, cold cuts and Turkish or Italian products.
View full business page →TipIf you are dining in, consider a quieter period: one customer reported a 30-minute wait while takeaway orders were prioritised.
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Vegetarian rangeA fully vegetarian menu covers Italian and Mexican food, with enough variety for repeat visits.
Pasta standoutWhite-sauce pasta is repeatedly praised, with one reviewer calling it the evening’s highlight.
Saporito is a pure-vegetarian Italian and Mexican restaurant in Oud Metha, with continental dishes shaped for varied preferences. Reviews particularly point to its pasta, thin-crust pizzas and fondue, while Jain-friendly choices add useful flexibility.
View full business page →TipCall or check the menu before setting out, especially for a long drive, since many items were unavailable on one visit.
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What people like
Shisha seatingSeparate smoking and non-smoking areas let families and shisha groups choose different spaces.
Late hoursSeveral reviews describe the restaurant as open 24/7, useful after exhibitions or for late-night food and coffee.
Chez Michel is a Lebanese restaurant and coffee shop in Trade Centre, with indoor and outdoor seating plus a separate shisha area. Reviews point to generous mixed grills, seafood platters and a notably substantial steak sandwich, making it useful for meals around World Trade Centre events or late-night coffee and shisha.
View full business page →TipAsk for the non-smoking family section if you want to avoid shisha smoke; the restaurant divides smokers and non-smokers.
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What people like
Crispy basesReviews repeatedly point to light, thin pizza with a properly crisp crust and satisfying crunch.
Lake viewThe JLT branch has indoor and outdoor seating beside the lake, adding a pleasant setting to the meal.
Pizza Di Rocco is an Italian pizza restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, known in reviews for thin, light, crispy bases and fresh-tasting toppings. You can dine in with a lake view or order takeaway and delivery; Burrata Pizza and Pollo Pesto are two named picks worth considering.
View full business page →TipAsk about heat before ordering Pollo Picante; a reviewer found it far too spicy for an average spice lover.
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