By rating and review confidence
Best Italian restaurants in Dubai
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What people like
Thin crustThe pizza has a crisp thin crust, rich tomato base and generous cheese layer.
Cheese mashCheese mashed potatoes are a standout comfort dish and a long-time favourite for repeat visitors.
Capri Italian Grill is a long-running Italian restaurant in Trade Centre, known in reviews for thin-crust pizzas and comforting classics. Its vintage, family-style setting suits relaxed lunches, dinners and celebrations, with cheese mashed potatoes and tiramisu repeatedly singled out by returning diners.
View full business page →Tip: Try mashOrder the cheese mashed potatoes if you want the dish returning diners describe as Capri’s standout.
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Fountain viewsOutdoor and selected indoor tables can frame clear views of the Dubai Fountain, giving dinner a memorable Downtown Dubai backdrop.
Tasting menuThe 7–8 course menu is recommended by one diner as the best way to experience the chef’s complex Italian cooking.
Armani/Ristorante is a contemporary Italian restaurant in a hotel in Downtown Dubai, with chic surroundings, a bar, tasting menus and city views. Reviews make the Dubai Fountain outlook, polished service and dishes such as seafood risotto and Scampi Arrostiti the main reasons to consider booking.
View full business page →Tip: Request outdoorsAsk for outdoor seating if the fountain show is your priority; one review says the outside charge was worth the view.
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Lively EntertainmentDJs, live singers and dancing can turn dinner into a lively social evening.
Pasta QualityReviews praise pasta cooked properly, with fresh flavours and sauces that are not too heavy.
Felicità is an Italian restaurant in Downtown Dubai at Address Sky View, pairing handmade pasta and seafood with Burj Khalifa views. It suits diners who want colourful interiors, attentive service and an energetic evening of DJs, live singing or dancing rather than a quiet meal.
View full business page →Tip: Request TerraceAsk for terrace seating if the Burj Khalifa view is a priority; reviews specifically praise that outlook.
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Dough ballsThe dough balls are a standout starter and one of the restaurant’s more distinctive offerings.
Vegan choicesThe menu includes several vegan dishes, including plant-based meatball spaghetti.
PizzaExpress is a casual Italian restaurant in Jebel Ali Village, serving thin-crust pizzas alongside pasta and salads. Reviews particularly point to the dough balls, vegetarian and vegan choices, and family-friendly pizza-making experiences.
View full business page →Tip: Try dough ballsAdd the dough balls as a starter; multiple reviews identify them as a PizzaExpress speciality.
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Neapolitan PizzaPizza is repeatedly praised for its fresh, light base and high-quality ingredients, including the Fior di Latte version.
Fresh CookingReviews describe ingredients as fresh and dishes as prepared to order, including salads and pasta.
Lunarossa is an Italian restaurant in Business Bay serving fresh pasta, regional dishes and Neapolitan-style pizza. Reviews also point to a warm, elegant setting with outdoor seating, canal views and occasional karaoke, making it suitable for relaxed dinners, family meals or a livelier evening.
View full business page →Tip: Check TimingAsk about current kitchen wait times before ordering; reviews include reports of 30–40 minute waits and a two-hour delay.
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Harbour terraceThe terrace looks over the harbour and Bluewaters Island, with sunset views that turn a meal into an occasion.
Tableside tiramisuThe Ti Amo Su tiramisu gets strong praise, including a tableside presentation that adds theatre to dessert.
L’Amo Bistro del Mare is a premium Italian restaurant in Dubai Marina, with a seafood-led menu and waterfront terrace. Reviews point to dishes such as Chitarra alle Vongole and Ti Amo Su tiramisu, while the harbour setting and sunset views suit a leisurely lunch or special dinner.
View full business page →Tip: Mention allergiesTell the team about allergies or pregnancy-related dietary needs when ordering; one family received careful menu guidance.
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Italian dishesBurrata is repeatedly praised, with one reviewer describing it as creamy and well matched with tomatoes and basil.
Business lunchThe business lunch is described as good value, with a choice of starters and mains and quality ingredients.
Chic Nonna is an Italian restaurant in DIFC with an elegant, relaxed setting and an upstairs lounge with Burj Khalifa views. Reviews highlight dishes such as burrata and truffle risotto, alongside a well-regarded business-lunch menu.
View full business page →Tip: Request upstairsAsk for an upstairs lounge table if the Burj Khalifa view, lounge seating and evening jazz are priorities.
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BreakfastBreakfast gets a specific vote for shakshouka, an Americano and a calm atmosphere with soft music.
Family FriendlyFamilies can request the restaurant’s large teddy bears for children, and there is a dedicated kids’ menu.
Scalini Cucina is an Italian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, described as a colazione, pizzeria and trattoria. Reviews highlight it as a useful stop for breakfast shakshouka or an Italian dinner, with truffle pasta among the dishes that receive the most specific praise.
View full business page →Tip: Share DishesConsider sharing appetizers, pizza and pasta; one review found those portions suitable for the table.
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Stylish settingDistinctive interiors, artwork and a cosy atmosphere give the restaurant a strong visual identity.
Reliable steaksTenderloin and ribeye steaks are repeatedly praised for being juicy, rich and well cooked.
Bistro Royal Dubai is an Italian restaurant in Dubai Design District with a design-led setting, outdoor seating and a menu that ranges from steaks to pasta. Reviews make the tenderloin steaks and New York cheese cake especially useful starting points, while the atmosphere suits work dinners, relaxed evenings and drinks.
View full business page →Tip: Check offersConfirm that a advertised special applies to your chosen item before ordering, as one review found the menu wording unclear.
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Generous portionsSeveral reviews describe generous servings, with one main course sometimes enough to share between two people.
Quick serviceOne reviewer found the branch usually quiet and noted that food arrived quickly, while another praised prompt delivery during a busy visit.
Oregano is a casual Italian restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis serving Ligurian-inspired dishes in a cosy setting. Reviews point to pesto spaghetti and mushroom soup as especially useful starting points, with generous portions that suit relaxed family meals or dinners with friends.
View full business page →Tip: Try TuesdayCheck the Tuesday dine-in promotion before ordering; one review reports a buy-one-get-one offer.
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