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Il Forno, Al Ghurair Centre

Restaurant Pizza restaurant Italian restaurant Seafood restaurant Mediterranean restaurant Pasta shop

One of the Top rated Pizza restaurants in Deira


Address

Dubai Al Rigga Road (Al Muraqqabat 3 Al Ghurair Centre - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Website

ilforno.me

Contact

+971 4 883 3966

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (671 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 am to 12 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 12 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 12 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 12 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 12 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 12 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 12 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Italian (27) good (21) delicious (19) service (19) pizza (16) pasta (15) taste (13) restaurant (12) chicken (11) Ghurair (10)
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  • 5/5 Michelle E. 1 year ago on Google
    The first time I tried @ilfornouae 's scrumptious Italian cuisine was wayback 2017 and since then, I have been a loyal customer. They serve a wide variety of pizza, pasta and salads that are really drool worthy! I highly recommend to try their Spaghetti Di Ostrechi, it is fully loaded with creamy white sauce, shrimps and calamari! Also don't miss out to try their signature pizza the il forno pizza! Aside from it's delicious toppings, the crust was made soft and fresh! I had a good time visiting their Al Ghurair branch and enjoyed having their mouth watering dishes at their outdoor setting! Thanks to their very accommodating staffs too! It's been always a great visit!
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adeeba N. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is something out of this planet. I was not much aware however i visit this place one of my friend ask me to try the pizza 🍕 believe me i have not eaten this much delicious pizza in my entire life. Pizza was so delicious and tasty and base was so soft. And there pasta was outstanding. I love this place and ambiance was amazing. Just visit once atleast with your loved once.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Zubinology 1 year ago on Google
    They are known for the best pasta makers in UAE and trust me they did justify them. I had the classic Alfredo penne and Ravioli Ala Bolognese , but started the meal with their spicy tangy wings 😍😍. Spicy chicken ranch was fine but the pizza dough was perfect. This is a pasta winner indeed
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Labiba H. 2 years ago on Google
    We enjoyed our lunch @ilfornouae It’s an Italian themed restaurant with a big variety of Italian dishes from pizza, pasta to grill & salads, in addition to tasty drinks & desserts. If you are looking for an authentic Italian cuisine then this is the place to be. Highly recommended!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sifat S. 2 years ago on Google
    Been here for the first time and I must say their hospitality is really good. Their staff were so welcoming and really polite and concerned about their customers needs. Their serving sizes are large and very fulfilling. They can easily feed a group of 4 people with just a single dish. We loved their Tiramisu the most. Their prices for the portions is a good steal.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohammed A. 4 months ago on Google
    I just had the most amazing time at IL FORNO, and I can't wait to share the love! The staff there are seriously the friendliest bunch, always serving up our orders with the biggest smiles—it made the whole experience feel like dining with friends. The place itself is so cozy and clean, creating this really nice vibe. It's the kind of spot where you instantly feel comfortable. Now, let's talk about the pizzas. We went for the Vegetariana and Oreganate pizzas, thanks to our waiter's recommendation, and they were a flavor explosion! Seriously, not a single mistake on those pies—they were pure perfection. We also tried the Chicken Caesar, potato widgets (which are basically little bites of heaven), and a Tiramisu for dessert. Everything was so fresh and ridiculously delicious. Our waitress, this awesome lady, kept checking in on us, making sure we were having a blast. And then, as if that wasn't sweet enough, they surprised us with complimentary ice cream at the end! Talk about a kind gesture. IL FORNO, you've won our hearts with your fantastic food and top-notch service. I'm already planning my next visit—I can't get enough of that place! 🌟🍕
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ishnave 2 years ago on Google
    I could say the best recommended place for Italian food in UAE is @ilfornouae. I have been to Italy few months ago and had their authentic Italian food and to my wonder ilforno serves the similar taste and I can never compromise the taste of their each and every dish. They have wide range of food menu and you have the option to custome the pizzas as per ur choice like how I did ordering half with mushrooms and half with chicken, this way we can enjoy different flavors. They also have all varieties of pasta which u can check in their menu. I recently visited their Al Ghurair Center branch, loved the place which had indoor and outdoor seating and their interiors were so good which gave the Christmas vibes for the season. Their staff were very friendly and with smiling face throughout our dinner. Their portions were huge and taste also equally good. Food I ordered Insalata Di Mango with Blue Cheese Dressing, any mango lover who likes salad, will definitely choose this healthy option which was excellent in taste. Enjoyed eating as it’s purely a guilt free option. Spaghetti Alla Bolognese - Spaghetti was served with minced beef which was so juicy, soft and fresh. Any beef lovers will love this for sure Penne Verdi which is basically good for any vegetarian lovers. I love red sauce and so I opted this which didn’t disappoint me as it tasted so awesome. Al Fungi Tartufo was totally amazing and yummy, loved having every bite. Definitely we need some beverages to go with all these palatable dishes and we opted for Mango and Pineapple fresh juice which was good to go with the food we ordered. My rating is ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ always for IL Forno.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hina S. 2 years ago on Google
    Had the most amazing experience in one of the best Italian restaurant in UAE. I had the opportunity to visit with my friends and I didn't regret it, from the exquisite food to the top-notch service and I can't forget the best service and mind-blowing ambience. We ordered Chicken Wings (Starter) Spicy chicken Ranch Pizza Pasta & Baked Pasta Piramisu (Dessert) Strawberry Cheese Cake (Dessert) High Recommended! If you’re looking for pure Italian food. The food is freshly made with authentic Italian sauces, lips smacking and finger licking!!! Would love to visit them again very soon
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jofet P. 6 months ago on Google
    We ate our dinner in ilforno restaurant and we enjoy our meal that they recommend. service are extremely amazing especially the manager Mr. Walid and waitress Lizel they’re attentive, approachable and they know what they doing. Their food are highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abdelrahman Karem M. 10 months ago on Google
    Thank you so much for the service and tasty food pasta was delicious and pizza as well thank you so much for all il Forno friendly staff
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fazlan I. 6 months ago on Google
    Excellent Food. We had the Seafood Penne Romantica and the Spicy Chicken Ranch Pizza. Was very well seasoned. Will definitely recommend this place if you want to try Italian food
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noora G. 2 years ago on Google
    Last Saturday experience this restaurant @ilfornouae📍located in Al Ghurair Center a fine Italian restaurant where Lunch will find the meaning of comfort food – simple, hearty food prepared simply in generous portions. pizzas cooked to perfection and a smattering of pasta dishes to spread the love a little wider. This is the kind of relaxed eatery that encourages diners to stop by for a slice of something tasty and end up with them spending the evening enjoying great food with a fun atmosphere and friendly, very attentive and welcoming staff, loved the overall experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bobby K. 3 months ago on Google New
    Excellent quick lunch in an outdoor setting taking in Dubai at Al Ghurair centre. Ms. Liscelle does a great job of upselling as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maheens C. 2 years ago on Google
    At @ilfornouae You will experience an impeccable and authentic Italian cuisine ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars for food, service, value and ambiance . The staff there, is very nice and the service is quick - that really impressed me (other than food) For starters we had finger licking filletini di pollo, one of the best appetizers I have had, so perfect and delicious. The portions were surprisingly huge. The highlight of the evening was Fettuccine Alfredo, I cant emphasize enough how scrumptious it was! Rich with cheese and full of taste, this pasta is surely a must have when you visit @ilfornouae . It was made with perfection. Pepper Steak - mouth-watering, fulfilling. Cooked to perfection. The most addictive food i have tasted in a long time. I can go on and on but If i have to sum up my review i can say, order anything from the menu and you will not be disappointed. Honestly i couldn't decide which thing i liked the least! They have the exquisite food! Definitely coming back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marvin M. 8 months ago on Google
    Rochelle customer service is exceptional food and ambiance is very italy like. Good resto,definitely we'll come back to ILFORNO Ghurair.

  • 5/5 SAMEERA S. 1 year ago on Google
    IL Forno is one of the popular italian restaurant located in Al ghurair Centre.They prepare classic italian dishes with a delicious way in their action packed kitchen.They are well known for their rustic exterior and colorful theme. Yes!! They’re world master pizza champion and serving the best pasta in UAE 😊 We had a lovely evening at IL Forno.Food was delicious ,ambience was relaxing and service was beyond excellence. Special shoutout to the staffs. Their service was excellent. They’re super friendly and patient with kids too!!

  • 2/5 Ennay A. 4 months ago on Google
    The service and ambiance was great. Staff were attentive, polite, and available. No complaints here. The food and drinks were a let down unfortunately. The ingredients didn’t taste fresh, salt was too much and overall taste was average. The drinks tasted artificial. I feel the cost of the food was too high for what we received. Despite the good reviews please be aware that it’s not an authentic Italian restaurant, but rather a fusion of Indian and Italian.

  • 5/5 Trends On C. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a perfect italian food experience. I always love their pasta but above that all food was so yummy. The place is also perfect and clean. They also have an outdoor seating which is awesome. The staffs are all accomodating ang veru hospitable. Thumbs up 👍🏼

  • 5/5 Eva Z. 5 months ago on Google
    Easy to find, food it’s good! The waiter and waitress are very friendly. We order a soup, she help us split into two bowl before serving. Alway put attention on the customer needs.

  • 5/5 Alen P. 3 months ago on Google New
    It was our wedding anniversary, so we planned to goto Il Forno yesterday and we are glad we went there. The food was great and the service was easily 5 stars. The waiters and manager was really friendly. Oh, and the prices very reasonable comparing to any other Italian restaurants in Dubai..

  • 5/5 Daaniyah 3 months ago on Google New
    We had came for dinner and had an amazing experience!! The customer service was perfect and we had an awesome server named Hesham who welcomed us and made sure we had a great time. The food here is delicious, but will say that the pasta serving sizes are pretty big and one plate can be used for 2 people. The food came very fast despise us ordering a lot and tasted delicious. We ended our dinner with Strawberry Ice cream on the house for everyone! Had a great experience overall😊.

  • 5/5 Sayali W. 2 years ago on Google
    Italian restaurant I am a very big fan of Italian cuisine, if you are too then, it could be the place you are finding. They gave a big menu and various choices in everything 😋 What I ordered 🍽 🅃🄾🄼🄰🅃🄾 🄲🅁🄴🄰🄼 🅂🄾🅄🄿 : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Creamy, hot and tangy full of red tomatoe soup. 1 portion is enough for 2 people. It was super delicious. 🍽 🄼🄰🄽🄶🄾 🅂🄰🄻🄰🄳 : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I usually don't order salad, but just to get honest review delivered to you guys, I ordered one. Though mango is my favourite fruit, so I thought it would be good and of course it was super delicious 🍽 🅂🅃🅁🄰🅆🄱🄴🅁🅁🅈 🄰🄽🄳 🅆🄰🅃🄴🅁🄼🄴🄻🄾🄽 🍉 🄹🅄🄸🄲🄴 : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super fresh and cool. I really loved it. 🍽 🅂🄴🄰🄵🄾🄾🄳 🄿🄸🅉🅉🄰🍕 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Honestly, I have never tried seafood pizza anywhere. This is something I would not like to order again but depends on everybody's taste. This one was quite unique for me. If you are a seafood lover then definitely you gonna love it here. 👍 🍽 🄿🄸🄽🄺 🅂🄰🅄🄲🄴 🄲🄷🄸🄲🄺🄴🄽 🅁🄰🅅🄸🄾🄻🄸: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was the best, I highly recommend. It was creamy and not very spicy. It was filled up with cheese 🧀. Properly balanced flavours. 🍽 🅳🅴🆂🆂🅴🆁🆃 🆃🅸🅼🅴 😁😁 🄲🅁è🄼🄴 🄱🅁û🄻é🄴 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It was amazing and very delicious 😋 I overall enjoyed and had a very good experience ☺.

  • 4/5 christina v. 11 months ago on Google
    The mussels and shrimp linguine is good. The portion is generous to fill any hungry person. I liked it a lot, paired with peach ice tea.

  • 5/5 Eebbeun K. 5 months ago on Google
    All dishes are delicious and good portion. Best steak we tasted so far.

  • 5/5 Дана �. 9 months ago on Google
    This is one of my favorite places in Dubai! Food was absolutely delicious, the service was fantastic! Thank you for the host and our waitress, would definitely come back for more

  • 5/5 griselda f. 2 years ago on Google
    The best place for authentic Italian food and it never fails you. Lovely ambience and big seating area. Friendly staff and very helpful. We headed there for dinner at their Al Ghurair Centre branch to enjoy their food. We were first served with breadsticks and condiments Ordered their C Power Fresh Juice - very refreshing Zuppa Di Pollo E Verdure - Creamy thick soup with chicken and vegetables and absolutely yumm Filettini Di Pollo - Delicious Crispy chicken strips, kids will love this Fettuccine Cajun Alfredo- Creamy Pasta with chicken, a must try Spicy Chicken Ranch Pizza - flavorsome pizza with chicken and smoked bacon And don’t forget to try their Tiramisu , absolutely divine. Overall enjoyed their food and definitely going back soon

  • 5/5 Amna O. 2 years ago on Google
    Transport yourself to 🇮🇹 and enjoy the fine taste of Italian cuisine at @ilfornouae They have an ample selection of pastas, pizzas, paninis, salads and more with generous portion sizes easily enough for two I tried their new menu additions, the Pepper Steak which is served medium rare smothered in a signature pepper sauce 🤤 It's accompanied with a potato side of your choice (mashed/baked/wedges) and grilled or sautéed vegetables. The steak was served sizzling hot and you could taste the grilled beef fat in every bite 🔥 The second dish I tried was their Pollo Parmigiana. Breaded & fried chicken breast served on a bed of Napolitano pasta layered with parmesan cheese 🧀. The chicken breasts were tender with good crispy skin and this too was served with potatoes of your choice, sautéed vegetables and a drink The service was quite fast and the generous servings actually left us with no room for dessert 😅. Would recommend this place for true Italian flavours

  • 3/5 Nazia M. 2 years ago on Google
    Some things were good some were ok. Not authentic Italian. Calamari was not good and soup was very average. The best was the spinach and cheese ravioli. Desserts were below average.

  • 5/5 Arsh A. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the place that you can happily call yummiest Italian food place in Dubai! The portion size of each item was great that we rarely get to see in many places. The staff was very friendly and super nice! Loved the pizza bites and pasta the most. Fettuccini is highly recommended. They also have kids friendly meals so an amazing place to go with family as well. The starter soup was so filling though. Gonna definitely go again!

  • 5/5 Aashiqa A. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best Italian restaurant. Lasagna Di polo was ♥️: 5/5 The pizzas and the mock tails did taste superb.The service staff and seating is appropriate for anyone to come and dine in.Great 👍

  • 5/5 Kitty K. 2 years ago on Google
    If you are craving authentic Italian food with the best service - do visit Il Forno opposite Al Ghurair centre! I was absolutely amazed by their hospitality, service, flavors, and beautiful view from their outdoor seating ! To start with they served crispy bread with marinara sauce - yum! We started with the Crispy Kale salad which was topped with oranges that added a zesty flavor… the salad was so fresh n crunchy that we couldn’t resist but finish the whole bowl! We then ordered the Primavera Pizza and Penne Verdi for mains. Primavera pizza was so flavorful and soft, the cheese was practically melting in our mouths! Topped with broccoli, artichoke, bell peppers among others was absolutely delicious. Penne Verdi had appropriate amount of red sauce; it was an absolute delight to our taste buds! Their portions are so generous that we easily had some left over to take home. In the end we tried their innovative Mango tiramisu - their take on tiramisu with the fruity flavor of mango. Just when we thought their food couldn’t get better, the mango tiramisu surprised us yet again …. So soft, aptly sweet, with the perfect amount of mango-ness! Trips to Al ghurair have become even more exciting now that I’ve discovered Il Forno!

  • 4/5 Sakina's D. 2 years ago on Google
    Located in front of the main entrance of Al Ghurair Centre in Dubai, this has been an old but amazing Italian restaurant. They have an outdoor patio area and indoor seating to suit all needs. I am impressed with the variety of Italian food they have.They serve hot and fresh from their live cooking counter! The food is delicious. The quantity and the quality is really good.

  • 5/5 Rheema M. 2 years ago on Google
    My childhood fav place to be and I love how authentic their pizzas and pastas are 😍 . Their pizzas are soft doughs and so delicious . For starters I had their chicken tenders , bbq chicken and mozrella sticks which were so good‼ . For pizzas I tried their super supreme pizza which was personally recommened by the waiter and I loved it too. . Foe the lasagne i tried the ilforno lasagne and it was upto the mark with all the cheese melting in the mouth. Yumm . This experience gets 5 🌟

  • 4/5 Gizzy 2 years ago on Google
    We visited the restaurant that sits just outside the Al Ghurair centre in Deira. Its clean and very reasonably priced. Service is good and waiters are friendly. They have a good selection of pastas, pizzas, risottos, salads and much more. There is car parking available opposite Al Ghurair centre costs 5 aed per hour.

  • 5/5 Instafoodinspector 2 years ago on Google
    My first recommended for Italian restaurant in dubai will be ILFORNO From pasta, pizza, salad to grill they have it all. You name it you get it Quantity and portion size is good enough.Food presentation is on point with great service. They never fail to impress me with their flavors and hospitality You can get 25% off when you make order from their website or App Use Code :25ILFORNO

  • 5/5 Kevin Jay Pacis N. 2 years ago on Google
    A must try for all! Definitely a true italian taste! Their food are all prepared fresh and served nicely. It’s more than the presentation because every food they serve is really delicious! Their seafood pizza is the best!!! 💯💯💯


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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