Top 10 Best Italian restaurants in JLT, Dubai
Choose among:
- ✦ Family outings
- ✦ Italian breakfast
- ✦ Sandwich meals
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What people like
Live musicLive singers, DJs, karaoke and open-mic sets give ordinary dinners a lively edge.
Brunch valueSeveral reviews describe the brunch as affordable, enjoyable and well suited to groups or families.
PizzaExpress Live is an Italian restaurant in Jumeirah Lakes Towers where you can settle in for pizza and pasta alongside live music. Reviews also highlight family-friendly pizza-making sessions and lively brunches, making it a good pick when dinner needs some entertainment.
TipConfirm the entertainment lineup before going if live music is your main reason to visit.
Choose PizzaExpress Live, JLT for Italian dinners with a live singer adding to the evening.
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What people like
Fresh pastriesCroissants and sweets are repeatedly praised for being fresh, with desserts described as lightly sweet and available in many flavours.
Strong coffeeEspresso and coffee are standout orders, with one reviewer describing the espresso temperature and extraction as exceptionally well judged.
Golositalia JLT is an Italian pastry shop, café and restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with handmade baked goods alongside pizza, pasta and coffee. It is especially worth considering for an Italian-style breakfast, a quick coffee with fresh pastries, or a casual meal with outdoor JLT views.
TipIf driving, allow time to park in the Clusters public parking, as one visitor found typical for JLT.
Choose Golositalia JLT for fresh croissants and strong coffee at an Italian-style breakfast.
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What people like
Rebecca sandwichThe Rebecca repeatedly stands out, with one customer praising its rich pulled brisket and satisfying ingredients.
Signature rangeThe Bistro Melt and Coronation Chicken were both praised for balanced flavours, with the Bistro Melt noted for caramelised onions and seasoned beef.
Gino’s Deli is a delivery-only Italian restaurant serving sandwiches, panuozzo, pasta and sides in Jumeirah Lake Towers. Reviews make the Rebecca, chicken pesto and newer signature sandwiches the clearest starting points, though delivery timing and consistency can vary.
TipFor a first order, lean toward the sandwiches: one review found the penne calabrese bland and undercooked, while noting that the sandwiches may be better.
Choose Gino's Deli JLT Cluster M (Delivery only) for a satisfying sandwich featuring rich pulled brisket.
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