Roberto's · Restaurant · Dubai
Modern Italian in DIFC's Gate Village, reopened in 2026 after a full redesign.
Roberto's Dubai has anchored the Italian dining scene in DIFC since 2012 and reopened on January 31, 2026 after a full redesign. It sits in Gate Village Building 1, and now runs as a restaurant, cocktail bar and terrace under a refreshed look and a new culinary direction, keeping the following it built over more than a decade while giving regulars a reason to come back and look again.
The kitchen stays modern Italian: house-made pastas, wood-fired and grilled mains, crudo and antipasti to start, and a raw bar built around a crudo counter set just outside the kitchen. Truffle and seasonal produce work their way through the menu when they are at their best, and dishes are built to move between a business lunch and a long dinner, plated with more polish than the room's easy mood suggests.
Scala Bar and Lounge, built around mid-century Milanese design, handles the aperitivo and after-dinner hours with classic and Italian-leaning cocktails. Giardino, the restaurant's terrace, is a quieter daytime space for a long lunch, while the interior pairs warm wood and soft lighting with the buzz of a room that fills fast and keeps its momentum through the night.
The crowd is a mix of the financial district by day and a dressed, social set by night, with the bar carrying the later energy. The room fills fastest on weekends, so an early reservation is worth it.
Address: Gate Village Building 1, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Roberto's takes its own reservations direct in Dubai. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 16:00 - 03:00
- Tuesday: 16:00 - 03:00
- Wednesday: 16:00 - 03:00
- Thursday: 16:00 - 03:00
- Friday: 16:00 - 03:00
- Saturday: 16:00 - 03:00
Frequently asked about Roberto's
How do I get a reservation at Roberto's in Dubai?
Send a request on this page with your date, time and party size, and our Dubai partner handles your reservation at Roberto's. Our Dubai partner can also arrange the clubs, pools and nightlife around your dinner.
What should I order at Roberto's?
Roberto's is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Roberto's?
Roberto's keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Roberto's located?
Roberto's is in Dubai, at Gate Village Building 1, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates. MyRSVP can build it into a full Dubai itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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