If you’re in the mood for some of the best Italian food in Downtown Dubai, let us guide you. Whether it’s a comforting bowl of pasta, a wood-fired pizza, or just a simple risotto you’re after, here are the Italian restaurants near Dubai Mall (and even inside it) worth checking out (and in no particular order).
Armani / Ristorante
⭐4.4/5
Two toque Gault & Milllau UAE 2025 guide recipient. Fine ingredients, exquisite flavour combinations and contemporary presentation. View the menu here.
Timings: 6.30pm to 11.30pm
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To find out more, call 04 888 3666 or visit their website.
Additional information: Smart, elegant dress code; private dining room available.
MamaBella Ristorante
⭐4.7/5
Italian flavour with a Sardinian twist. The menu features handmade pasta and wood-fired pizzas. View the menu here.
Timings: 12pm to 1am on weekdays and 12pm to 2am on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
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To find out more, call 04 430 8999 or visit their website.
Additional information: Offers Sunday brunch (from AED 295) and business lunch (AED 145).
Toto
⭐4.7/5
A cosy yet sophisticated setting for a variety of Italian-Mediterranean dishes, each of which is a tribute to traditional recipes and cooking techniques. View the menu here.
Timings: 12pm to 1am
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To find out more, call 04 215 2121 or visit their website.
Additional information: Offers business lunch (from AED 130) and happy hours (from AED 35).
Duomo
⭐4.1/5
A fine-dining experience set beneath an arched ceiling that projects synchronised visuals and music, creating a beautiful theatrical dining experience. View the menu here.
Timings: 7am to 1am
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To find out more, call 04 602 3399 or visit their website.
Additional information: Offers business lunch (from AED 135) and Aperitivo hours (from AED 165).
Cetara
⭐4.8/5
Contemporary Italian restaurant that focuses on freshly made pastas, delicate seafood and wood-fired grills. View the menu here.
Timings: 1pm to 3pm and 6pm to 11pm
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Reserve a table here.
To find out more, call 04 888 3666 or visit their website.
Additional information: The terrace boasts views of Downtown Dubai. Offers business lunch (from AED 130).
Gia
⭐4.8/5
Contemporary Italian restaurant in Dubai Mall with views of Dubai Fountain. View the menu here.
Timings: 10am to midnight on weekdays and 10am to 1am on Saturdays and Sundays
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Reserve a table here.
To find out more, call 04 234 9986 or visit their Instagram page.
Additional information: Opt for outdoor seating for Dubai Fountain views.
Felicita
⭐4.9/5
A vibrant setting and menu that showcases handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas and seasonal creations paired with curated wines and crafted cocktails. View the menu here.
Timings: 5pm to 3am from Sunday to Friday, 1.30pm to 3am on Saturdays, closed on Mondays
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Reserve a table here.
To find out more, call 058 888 8421 or visit their website.
Additional information: Handcrafted and handpainted glasses and shisha, plus whimsical sculptures make it a highly Instagrammable spot.
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