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IL FORNO - FAVOURITE CASUAL ITALIAN RESTAURANT WHATS ON AWARDS 2026

Where Every Dish Tells a Story of Italy

GLOBAL RECOGNITION AWARDS 2025

Il Forno has been awarded the 2025 Global Recognition Award for exceptional leadership in the food & beverage industry and outstanding service to the UAE community.

UK LUXLIFE MAGAZINE 2025

ILFORNO HAS BEEN AWARDED“ Italian Restaurant Of The Year 2025 In The UAE” BY LUXLIFE MAGAZINE UK. A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING CUSTOMERS AND DEDICATED TEAM FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE.

Everything Is Homemade At Il Forno

Best Italian Restaurant in The UAE

Savor the true flavors of Italy with our handcrafted pizzas and freshly made pastas — baked and cooked with passion, tradition, and the finest ingredients.

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The True Italian Taste

Our History

Born in the heart of the UAE in 2000, Il Forno has grown from a single Italian kitchen into a beloved culinary destination across the country. Inspired by the warmth of Italian hospitality and the rich traditions of Tuscan cooking, we’ve spent over two decades perfecting our craft.

Bringing Gourmet Italian Cuisine to Your Fingertips!

Either you make an order, pick up your food, or you dine in, IlForno app has it all!

The True Italian Taste and More.

Testimonial

What Our Customers Say

Excellent service and amazing dishes. Excellent experience would do it again. One of a kind service and the employees were very polite and smooth. The food arrived very quickly.

Maisa a

An amazing experience with complementary ice cream! Waitress service was impeccable so kind and great enthusiasm

Atalia c

Amazing Lazania, pizza and salad. All FRESH and high quality!! Highly recommended for pizza and pasta lovers. will come again for sure and bring the family with me !

Noureldin M

JEAN-ELIE Mélouna

Parfait !

Maii Ezzat

The best branch and best food . Thanks Mr. Youssef the manager for your hospitality and for taking care of everything.

Safa Lokhande

I had an amazing time at Il forno in abu dhabi mall the food and service was amazing and the staff were very nice and accommodating 💗

Fatema Hendasi

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Youssef Dawood

Best Service ever offered by Mr Youssef he definitely welcomed us so warm and choose for us very delicious plates thank you so much will definitely come back))

Apple Adlaon

Best lasagna ever. With complimetary ice cream from the mamagement.

Rawan Gamal

Best pasta I have eaten in a while and Mr. Youseef he is an asset to the place was so helpful and was checking on us the whole time will definitely come back again

Maria Jiselle Urbien Mallo

Great thanks to Mr. Yousef and his team for the excellent service and hospitality!!

Meet Who's Behind Il Forno Success!

At Il Forno, our chefs are more than culinary experts — they are artisans of flavor, crafting each dish with passion, precision, and the timeless spirit of Italian cuisine. From the heart of the kitchen to your table, they bring Italy to life in every bite.