10 Best Italian Restaurants in Dubai
Looking for the best Italian restaurants in Dubai? This guide ranks the city’s most useful Italian spots for Tuscan dining, seafood pasta, fine dining, DIFC dinners, resort meals, date nights, family occasions and classic pasta cravings.
How Best Of Ranks
Weighted methodology for italian restaurants
What determines the final ranking
The ranking prioritises quality and consistency, then considers value, service, setting, convenience and how clearly each option suits its intended reader need.
The restaurant should execute pasta, pizza or regional specialities with clear technique and consistency.
Ingredients, seasoning and menu identity should feel recognisably Italian rather than broadly European.
Service, setting, sharing options, wine and total price should suit the intended meal.
Editor’s Choice
Il Borro Tuscan Bistro is the strongest overall choice
Il Borro Tuscan Bistro is included for its strong fit with this guide, practical reader value and clear reason to choose it over similar options.
Best Of Take
Choose the italian restaurants option that fits your plans
Start with Il Borro Tuscan Bistro for the strongest all-round option, then compare the remaining picks by location, style, value and the specific experience you need.
Best Of note: Confirm current prices, availability, timings and booking rules directly before visiting.
Check Before You Go
Three details that shape the visit
Popular slices, seasonal pastries and limited bakes can sell out before evening.
Order the item that made the venue worth seeking out.
Pastry and bakery quality can depend heavily on timing.
Some portions are built for one; others are much better split.
Delicate pastries are usually best earlier, while plated cakes hold up better later.
Italian Restaurants Shortlist
Choose from 10 Dubai italian restaurants options in one glance
Compare the strongest italian restaurants choices, what each one does best and who each option suits.
Choose Your Priority
Match the italian restaurants choice to your plans
Decision Strategy
Compare the right details before choosing
What Can Disappoint
Avoid disappointing Italian restaurant choices
The best Italian meal should match your preference for pizza, pasta, regional cooking or a more formal occasion.
Ordering only the obvious dishes
Regional specialities may show the kitchen’s strengths better than generic favourites.
Over-ordering rich courses
Share starters and balance creamy or cheesy dishes with lighter options.
Ignoring the restaurant style
A casual pizzeria and a refined Italian dining room suit very different occasions.
Ranked Italian Restaurants
The 10 best italian restaurants in Dubai
Use the shortlist and comparison details to choose the option that best fits your priorities.
Best overall Italian
Il Borro Tuscan Bistro
Il Borro Tuscan Bistro stands out for best overall Italian. It is best suited to a complete first visit, with a italian restaurant option in Jumeirah Al Naseem, Madinat Jumeirah Price guide AED 300–650.
- Category
- Italian restaurant
- Best for
- A complete first visit
- Area
- Jumeirah Al Naseem, Madinat Jumeirah Price guide AED 300–650
- Why it ranks
- Best overall Italian
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Best pasta
Il Ristorante – Niko Romito
Il Ristorante – Niko Romito stands out for best pasta. It is best suited to fresh pasta lovers, with a pasta specialist option in Bulgari Resort Dubai, Jumeirah Bay Island Price guide AED 50.
- Category
- Pasta specialist
- Best for
- Fresh pasta lovers
- Area
- Bulgari Resort Dubai, Jumeirah Bay Island Price guide AED 50
- Why it ranks
- Best pasta
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Best pizza
L’Amo Bistrò del Mare
L’Amo Bistrò del Mare stands out for best pizza. It is best suited to pizza nights, with a pizzeria option in Dubai Harbour Yacht Club Price guide AED 350–800+ per person.
- Category
- Pizzeria
- Best for
- Pizza nights
- Area
- Dubai Harbour Yacht Club Price guide AED 350–800+ per person
- Why it ranks
- Best pizza
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Best seafood Italian
Scalini
Scalini stands out for best seafood Italian. It is best suited to seafood dishes, with a coastal Italian option in Restaurant Village, Four Seasons Resort Dubai, Jumeirah Pric.
- Category
- Coastal Italian
- Best for
- Seafood dishes
- Area
- Restaurant Village, Four Seasons Resort Dubai, Jumeirah Pric
- Why it ranks
- Best seafood Italian
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Best romantic dinner
Alici
Alici stands out for best romantic dinner. It is best suited to couples, with a romantic Italian option in Bluewaters Island Price guide AED 280–650+ per person.
- Category
- Romantic Italian
- Best for
- Couples
- Area
- Bluewaters Island Price guide AED 280–650+ per person
- Why it ranks
- Best romantic dinner
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Best family Italian
Chic Nonna
Chic Nonna stands out for best family Italian. It is best suited to families, with a family trattoria option in DIFC Price guide AED 350–800+ per person.
- Category
- Family trattoria
- Best for
- Families
- Area
- DIFC Price guide AED 350–800+ per person
- Why it ranks
- Best family Italian
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Best modern Italian
Bussola
Bussola stands out for best modern Italian. It is best suited to contemporary plates, with a modern Italian option in The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Price gui.
- Category
- Modern Italian
- Best for
- Contemporary plates
- Area
- The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Price gui
- Why it ranks
- Best modern Italian
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Best classic trattoria
Cipriani Dubai
Cipriani Dubai stands out for best classic trattoria. It is best suited to traditional comfort food, with a classic trattoria option in DIFC Price guide AED 400–900+ per person.
- Category
- Classic trattoria
- Best for
- Traditional comfort food
- Area
- DIFC Price guide AED 400–900+ per person
- Why it ranks
- Best classic trattoria
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Best fine dining
Roberto’s
Roberto’s stands out for best fine dining. It is best suited to special occasions, with a fine-dining Italian option in DIFC Price guide AED 300–700+ per person.
- Category
- Fine-dining Italian
- Best for
- Special occasions
- Area
- DIFC Price guide AED 300–700+ per person
- Why it ranks
- Best fine dining
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Best value Italian
Torno Subito
Torno Subito stands out for best value Italian. It is best suited to affordable Italian meals, with a casual Italian option in W Dubai – The Palm Price guide AED 280–650+ per person.
- Category
- Casual Italian
- Best for
- Affordable Italian meals
- Area
- W Dubai – The Palm Price guide AED 280–650+ per person
- Why it ranks
- Best value Italian
Best Of tip: Confirm current prices, availability and booking details directly before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Italian Restaurants questions answered
What is the best Italian restaurant in Dubai?
Our top pick is Il Borro Tuscan Bistro because it is one of the strongest all-round Italian restaurants in Dubai, with Tuscan food, polished service and a beautiful Jumeirah setting.
What is the best fine-dining Italian restaurant in Dubai?
Il Ristorante – Niko Romito is one of the strongest fine-dining Italian options, especially for a refined dinner at Bulgari Resort Dubai.
What is the best Italian seafood restaurant in Dubai?
L’Amo Bistrò del Mare is a strong pick for Italian seafood, seafood pasta, crudo and Dubai Harbour views.
What is the best Italian restaurant for a date night in Dubai?
Il Borro, L’Amo, Scalini, Alici, Chic Nonna and Il Ristorante – Niko Romito are all strong date-night options depending on whether you want cosy, coastal, glam or fine dining.
Are Italian restaurants in Dubai expensive?
They can be. Casual Italian meals can be fairly manageable, but luxury Italian restaurants in resorts, DIFC and waterfront locations can become expensive once you add starters, mains, desserts and drinks.
Final Recommendation
Choose the type of italian restaurants first, then the place
Use the ranking as a starting point, then confirm current details directly. Availability, pricing, branches, programmes and policies can change after publication.
Build an Italian menu
Your Italian table
Choose one item from each course.
Editorial Standards
Inside the Best Of Review Process
Every Best Of guide follows a clear editorial process, using topic-specific standards rather than popularity alone.
Research First
Every guide begins with broad research to identify the strongest businesses, venues and experiences before the final shortlist is created.
Quality Checked
Every recommendation is assessed against standards tailored to its category, helping ensure each featured option meets the level expected of a Best Of pick.
Fairly Compared
We compare the factors that matter most for each category, making it easier to understand why one option suits a particular reader better than another.
Reviewed Regularly
Guides are refreshed as venues, branches, menus, signature items and availability change, helping keep recommendations useful and relevant.
Author: Aimee - BEST OF Editorial Team
Aimee Pearson-Harpin is an Editorial Contributor at BEST OF, specialising in family experiences, cafés, restaurants and things to do. She enjoys discovering new places, researching practical recommendations and helping create trusted guides that make it easier for readers to find exceptional experiences. Her work forms part of BEST OF’s independent editorial coverage celebrating the world’s best places, experiences and brands.
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