Eataly — Restaurant in Dubai

A three in one outlet where you can buy products, learn to cook and dine in for some delicious Italian delicacies.

Upon entering we were greeted by a chocolate paradise which is one of the restaurants included in the same space. Brightly light and having food quotes on the wall as well as open glass kitchen to view your dishes being prepared first hand was a winner for us.

They do have a well spaced out seating area, as well as a bakery on one end and cooking classes held once a week right in front of that, giving us a view of how that is conducted by a head chef.

Bite Board

NEWLY INTRODUCED

Pronto – Buy Fast Eat Slow

Now you are able to get sandwiches, salads and pre-cooked meals! So less time to eat Eataly has got you covered.

Passion Fruit Mojito [AED 34]: One of the best mojitos we have tasted, it was a total refresher for us and wasn’t too overpowering with the essence either. Only thing that let us down was, after a while the drink turned very sour and had more of a lemon taste than passionfruit.

Antipasti Selection [AED 104]: This is new on the menu and a platter with a variety of dishes. The platter includes calamari rings, potato wafers, beef bresaola wrapped with crackers, mozzarella bites, wild rocket leaves and arancini balls.

The calamari rings were crisp and tasted amazing!

The mozzarella bites were soft and delectable, small bites of pleasure.

The arancini balls had a beef stuffing wrapped in cheese and saffron rice. The saffron didn’t overpower and the crunch in the bowls made for a good appetizer.

Braised Lamb [AED 121]: Have you every tried an amazingly cooked lamb and felt that you’re enjoying a home made meal. Thats what our reaction was with every bite of the succulent lamb, the deliciously well prepared gravy that never stopped tantalizing our taste buds.

To tempt us even more, it was surrounded with yummy mashed potato and grilled mushrooms, a combination which we have never tasted before and couldn’t resist ourselves and gobbled it down to soon.

Italian Feast [AED 209]: Indeed a feast offered on a wooden platter. Firstly, we were served with a thin crust vegetarian pizza having zucchini, grilled mushrooms, tomato and bell pepper, which tasted fabulous but found it a bit sweet.

Secondly, the Penne Arrabiata, which we found a bit undercooked, and mushroom and pine seeds risotto, which was perfectly cooked and tasted well served along with mashed potato as a base, were served in a crispy wheat cracker edible bowl.

Lastly, it was accompanied by some crispy potato chips, garlic and salsa dip, and mozzarella cheese balls, which were a salty finish to our sweet and sour Italian dream dishes.

Tiramusu [AED 20]: A creamy layer topped with dark chocolate! We enjoyed this being fans of dark chocolate.

Nutella Waffle [AED 23]: A soft waffle with a generous topping of Nutella. We usually prefer, the crunchy ones but this was a good choice nonetheless. It was a fight to get the last bite which can pretty much tell how much we liked it.

Nutella Crepe [AED 23]: Anything that has nutella and we are sold. This crepe was no different, the nutella was evenly spread and covered all corners. Another hit in the dessert department for us. Definitely recommended for all the chocoholics to try.

Service: We were attended by the Branch Manager herself and we were impressed with her work. She made sure that all our needs were attended and also gave her thoughts on the best dishes that we should try out.

Cash Outflow: For the quality being offered and the location, the pricing seems to be just fitting the range.

Circling Back: For those nutella deserts, we will definitely...

New review for today

A Wonderful Culinary Experience at Italy, Dubai Mall Dining at Italy in Dubai Mall was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The service was top-notch, with warm and attentive staff ensuring a memorable visit. Special thanks to Pukar from Nepal, who was an outstanding host—welcoming, professional, and incredibly helpful throughout our meal. The ambience of the restaurant is truly beautiful, offering a perfect blend of elegance and comfort that enhances the overall dining experience. As for the food, every dish we tried exceeded expectations. The Caesar salad was hands down one of the best we’ve ever had—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The spicy salami pizza was another highlight, cooked to perfection with a deliciously crisp base and just the right amount of heat. We also enjoyed the calamari appetizer, which was light, tender, and wonderfully seasoned. To finish, we couldn’t leave without trying the gelato—a must-have! Creamy, rich, and indulgent, it was the perfect end to a fantastic meal. If you're visiting Dubai Mall, Italy is a must-visit destination for incredible food, great service, and an unforgettable atmosphere.

2 years ago

EATALY is an amazing place , renovated recently it’s a one Stop Shop for everything you need from Pasta , cheese , premium Cold pressed Olive Oil to the best desserts and Gelato in Town Do miss dining as the food is beyond delicious staff is amazing Thola is the star of the place she has an amazing smile you can spot a mile away and her recommendation for the Fettuccine Al Ragu Bianco was superb (Hone made fresh pasta tossed with slow cooked veal & Porcini ragú 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you Thola for great service

Ohh don’t forget to grab a gelato on your way...

Pizza and service really reduced in quality, can no longer explain the price. I used to come here for good authentic italian pizza with focus on ingredients, but today it was really average with bad dough like from frozen pizza baked in improper oven. It felt like Italy unfortunately left this place, at least in terms of pizza. 52 aed for like 50ml cocktail (tiny compared to serving size in Eataly Torino, Italy, expected at least slightly bigger serving) Service was horrible. I came at 0:04, at entrance I asked when kitchen closes and was told it closes at 0:30, which is okay. But while eating I had a guy who nervously rushed to me 4 times with different stuff while I was literally having pizza in my mouth. And he didn't even bother to remove dirty plates between dishes. Imagine having half eaten pizza which I was already disappointed with, and some nervous guy "can you pay?" and brings payment machine over pizza at 0:32 to make you pay. Come on, if you have to close the shift, you can ask me to do it before serving food, I was perfectly aware that last order is at 0:30. To be fair the mussels and affogato were very good. Bread reduced in quality, it used to be amazing to have it as an appetizer with olive oil, now it tasted like it was purchased from the grocery without bakery.

It seems like as a restaurant it really regressed in quality and became an average overpriced place that abuses its brand. It is still a good place for Italian desserts and coffee (first half of the place), and as a place to buy italian products, but as for restaurant I was really disappointed to see this place regressed and can't be used a place to avoid flying to Italy to taste authentic...