Great Italian cuisine in a casual yet elegant atmosphere is the aim of Rosso - Enoteca, Bar & Ristorante at Dubai's Amwaj Rotana luxury resort in Jumeira. Choose from the menu of fresh homemade pastas, freshly baked pizzas from their wood fired oven or from their selection of wines from around the world to complement the tapas. After you meal, why not relax at the bar with your favourite cocktail or drink. Indoor dining overlooking the vibrant open kitchen or eat alfresco as the sun sets over...
www.rotana.com [Rosso - Enoteca Bar & Ristorante]

Ideal for a quick lunch or for an elaborate meal with friends and family, Biella at the Dubai Marina Mall brings authentic Italian cuisine to diners in Dubai. The restaurant features a menu of fresh salads, home-made pastas, and wood-oven baked pizzas at affordable prices. Contemporary interiors and a stylish décor give Biella's dining area a distinctive ambience.
www.dubaimarinamall.com [Biella Restaurant]

Qd's, short for Quarterdeck, is the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club's trendy and chic outside venue for traditional Arabic shisha, snacks or pizza. With entertainment from a live DJ, breathtaking views of the surrounding golf course greens and the Dubai creek, an evening under the stars at Qd's waterside location will free your spirit and relax your mind.
www.dubaigolf.com [Qd's Restaurant]

Warm and friendly interiors with exposed brick and mahogany accents give Prego's restaurant at Media Rotana in Dubai a cosy and convivial ambience. An open kitchen with wood fire oven, a wine bar, the outdoor terrace and the trendy, modern music lets diners know that Prego's is something more than your run of the mill hotel fine dining experience. Serving up simple and unpretentious food that includes a range of homemade pastas, thin-crust pizzas, chicken and veal, and outstanding seafood,...
www.rotana.com [Prego's Italian Restaurant]

Located in Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Hotel and providing a menu painstakingly crafted to highlight the finest in Italian cuisine, Carnevale offers fine dining amid an opulent interior that emphasises a sophisticated dining experience. A vast range of fine red and white wines from Italy and all over the world are available to complement the menu along with a selection of aperitifs and liqueurs. Terrace seating with breathtaking views of the sea and the Burj Al Arab is also available.
www.jumeirah.com [Carnevale Restaurant]

Dubai Festival City's Intercontinental Residence Suites also includes in-house dining options for the comfort and enjoyment of the residents. Why go outdoors for a meal when a great dining experience is available in the building? Mezza Luna serves up modern Italian fare in a laid back atmosphere. A take away deli and coffee service is also available. Level 17 is a stylish lounge where one can enjoy cocktails, spirits, and wines with a stunning view of the Dubai creek.
www.ichotels-emea.com [Mezza Luna Italian Restaurant]

Located on the beach La Veranda gives guests of Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Hotel great, freshly baked pizzas, pastas and salads. Dig in to a delicious gourmet pizza made to order while watching luxury boats lazily float by the neighbouring marina or enjoy one in the comfort your room by ordering takeaway from La Veranda.
www.jumeirah.com [La Veranda Pizzeria]

Built on a breakwater overlooking the Arabian Gulf Sea, the Capanna Nuova is an Italian restaurant at the Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa. You can choose to dine indoors in the dining area designed in a rustic Italian style or eat over the water and under the stars at the dining tables on the boardwalk outside. Delicious and authentic Italian fare such as antipasto, pasta, pizza, seafood, meat dishes and mouth-watering desserts make up the menu at the Capanna Nuova.
www.dxbmarine.com [Capanna Nuova - Italian Restaurant]

Combining traditional and modern Italian cuisine, the Hilton Dubai Creek's BiCE is the hotel's award winning in-house Italian restaurant. Classic rustic Sicilian fare such as rigatoni and innovative modern dishes like lobster carpaccio are a few examples of BiCE's eclectic Italian menu.
www.hilton.co.uk [Bice Italian Restaurant]

Come Prima's emphasis on fresh ingredients and impeccable presentation makes it one of Dubai's finest Italian restaurants. Located in the confines of the luxury 5-star Al Bustan Rotana hotel, Come Prima boasts a contemporary and elegant interior without being overly formal. Friendly yet dedicated service makes the restaurant ideal for both informal meetings to business lunches. The menu is a fusion of contemporary dishes and traditional favourites; highlights include the freshly made...
www.rotana.com [Come Prima Italian Restaurant]

Soto Soto in Dubai's Dhow Palace Hotel brings the finest in Italian cooking to the Dubai. This is one of the few places in town where one can get a pizza that is made to order and freshly baked in a wood fired oven. Dishes made with fresh, vibrant ingredients are the watchword of Italian cooking and the Soto Soto delivers it in spades.
www.dhowpalacedubai.com [Soto Soto Italian Restaurant]

With an ambience that's romantic yet manages to be family friendly, Luciano at the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa is the perfect option for guests who wish to sample traditional Italian dishes such as fresh pasta or home-made pizza. Diners have the option of eating indoors or alfresco in a picturesque terrace that overlooks the garden pool.
grandjumeirah.habtoorhotels.com [Luciano's - Italian Restaurant]

This lavishly decorated Italian restaurant offers a modern take on traditional Italian cuisine with an emphasis on the food of Italy's Northern Provinces. With stunning views overlooking waterfalls and the 18-hole of Dubai Festival City's Four Seasons Golf Course, Quattro offers indoor, outdoor as well as private seating. A special chef's tasting menu is available for guests of the private dining area. The excellent menu is accompanied by a wine-list with a wide range of Italian and...
www.fourseasons.com [Quattro Italian Restaurant]

With an all day a-la-carte menu featuring Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, Mosaico at Dubai Emirate Tower's Hotel captures the fresh and vibrant taste of Southern Europe. The contemporary décor comprising of mosaic flooring, light timber panelling and glass features adds to the Mediterranean ambience. A poolside terrace dining option is also available.
www.jumeirah.com [Mosaico Restaurant]

Cucina, The Italian Kitchen is the Italian restaurant/pizzeria at Dubai's J.W. Marriott. Serving up hearty and traditional trattoria style food and delicious pizzas baked in their wood fired oven, Cucina is the place to go for freshly made Italian food. The fresh home-made pastas served from their open kitchen is something that must be tried. The Cucina's staff has even been known to break into song during service!
www.marriottdiningatjw.ae [Cucina Italian Restaurant]