Massimo's Italian (The Beach, JBR)
Cues
Use the beach entrance rather than the main JBR entrance — you'll skip the crowds and get seated faster. Their lunch special runs until 4pm and includes complimentary focaccia that doesn't come with dinner orders.
Insider Cue
Outdoor terrace overlooking the Marina canal is the spot — ask for it when booking. The tiramisu is consistently praised as among the best in Dubai. Owner is usually present, which shows.
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The pasta here actually tastes like someone's grandmother made it, not the tourist-trap version you'd expect in JBR. Grab a table by the water at sunset and order the seafood risotto—it's the only dish that justifies the Marina premium you're paying.
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