The one dish that works for ANY time of the day, be it for your brekkie time (yes, breakfast!), for brunch, lunch, supper, dinner- it’s all good when the pasta’s good.

Making pasta is a true art, stuffing the shells with just the right amount of ingredients or marinating with an apt amount of butter, cream and sauce, all adds to its magic.

Be it gnocchi, ravioli or fettuccini, you can’t deny that when it comes to pasta… we all become a little Joey

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How did Lovin Dubai choose the final list?

• Finalists were selected from all across Dubai
• Online reviews, previous media coverage and notable blogs were also included in the overall rating
• The final list is subjective – if we’ve missed out on any must-try places across Dubai, please do let us know!
• The brand’s social media audience and engagement were considered

10. The Cheesecake Factory

TCF got a lil something something for all kinds of eaters out there. The menu serves to all, be you a non-veg, veg, seafood lover or even just on a diet – their skinny menu will serve you the same pasta but in the way that caters to your exact diet.

You can ask the waiters down at TCF to keep grating as much parmesan as you like on top of those freshly cooked pasta dishes that will literally pull you down to sauce heaven.

Although the food is priced slightly higher down at The Cheesecake Factory, the quantity, quality and the ambience more than makes up for it.

Located at The Dubai Mall, The Beach JBR, Dubai Festival City Mall, Mall of the Emirates and Riverland Dubai.

For more info click here.

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9. Al Forno

Al Forno is usually the first that comes to mind when it comes to tasty Italian pizza and pasta. Marking its place in the Italian competition, Al Forno has raised the bar to a whole other level with their best-sellers, Fettuccini Porcini and Seafood Linguini.

Friends have gotten into brawls over which dish between the two tastes better and if we had to referee, we would say have them BOTH (Subtly pointing towards the Fettuccini Porcini though)!

With courteous and quick staff you are sure to have a splendid experience dining at Al Forno.

Located at City Centre Mirdiff and The Dubai Mall.

For more info click here.

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8. Bianca

Famously known for it’s ‘baked until perfectly crispy’ Lasagna Alla Bolognese, this Italian restaurant is one for the gods! Their flavour-packed authentic taste will keep you drooling throughout your meal.

Just one trip to Bianca they will have you fixated on their hearty pasta dishes!

Located at The Beach, JBR, Dubai

For more info click here.

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7. Vapiano

In the mood for a bonafide Italian meal but are on a budget? Or on a lunch break and need to order in/ grab a quick yet satisfying meal?

Then worry no more because Vapiano gotchu covered.

With their ultimate handmade pasta dishes ranging from creamy Risottos to slurpy Carbonaras and classic chicken Alfredos’ this resto knows how to work up their pastas and sauces to serve you the best that money can buy.

Located in the Dubai All and Dubai Media City.

For more info click here.

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6. Tashas Cafe

Pastas galore! If you’re looking for a slightly fancier dining experience then tashas’s cafe should be your next stop for a unique pasta filled night out.

Their rich slow-cooked pasta dishes are the best things that one can bite into. Simmered and pesto-ed to perfection, serving all pasta-ry lovers a dish of genuine Italia.

Located at The Galleria, Al Wasl Road

For more info click here.

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5. Parkers

It’s no surprise that Parkers has made this list too because this restaurant just keeps hitting all the right notes. From the food and interiors being EXCEPTIONALLY insta-worthy to the food actually tasting as good, if not better than how it looks.

Parker’s are known for their eccentric food mashups that always seem to work have done it again with their black lemon shrimp pasta and the truffle pasta that completes their signature truffle collection perfectly!

Located at City Centre Mirdiff, La Mer and The Dubai Mall.

For more info click here.

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4. London Dairy Cafe & Bistro

This is what pasta dreams are made off.

For starters, as you take in the light and sweet interiors you will literally fall back on your chair in utmost comfort. The bistro will fill you up with the sweet scent of pastries and creamy goodness and then attack you all at once with the strong aroma of their steaming pasta plates.

You will be biting your fingers waiting to just dig into the strings of spaghetti just hooped together smothered in porcini mushroom and scattered in taleggio cheese smelling oh so heavenly! Ugh brb crying!

Located on Sheikh Zayed Road, DIFC and Dubai Media City.

For more info click here.

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3. Broccoli Pizza And Pasta

True to the taste yet EVER so AFFORDABLE that you will begin questioning all your life decisions till date.

You can choose from selected menu options or DIY because this cute resto gives you the liberty to customise your very own pasta, just the way you like it, at no extra cost! Go CRAZY and pick from any of their pasta options and add in or remove whichever ingredients meet your fancy.

Ditch the normal pizzas and burgers and this time head to Broccoli Pizza And Pasta to pack up your fave pasta dish for take-away and make this your affordable road tippin snack.

Located at multiple outlets throughout Dubai.

For more info click here.

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2. Eataly

True to the name, Eataly legit gives you that genuine Italian dining experience. When in Eataly behave like te Italians and order EVERYTHING because we genuinely don’t know which dish to suggest seeing as to how appetizing they all are.

Foodies, Eataly might be a wee expensive, but at the same time the Italian comfort food resto will gNOCCHi let you down!

The bustling Italian joint has received nothing but raving reviews for their selections of creamy and fluffy pasta concoctions.

Located at the Dubai Festival City Mall and The Dubai Mall.

For more info click here.

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1. Quattro Ristorante

This one is DEFFO one heck of a squad-pick.

Quattro is an all veg, modern Italy meets Mexico restaurant that foodies are going to ADORE. Their puffy truffle-infused raviolis bathed in a sea of creamy goodness and flavourful and cheesy risottos are the OGs of Dubai. Even though the resto is all vegetarian make no mistake, Quattro serves Italian food just as it should be.

We officially defy anyone who refers to Quattro as anything but Italian heaven.

Your crew will literally be worshipin’ you for taking them to this gem of a resto where the price, food, ambience and staff are all ON FLEEK!… Thank us later.

Located opposite the Aster Hospital, in Mankhool.

For more info click here.

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Bon Appétit!!