Jungle setting
Jungle-inspired interiors, three floors and a rooftop terrace give the venue a distinctive backdrop for dinner or drinks.
Amazónico Dubai
DIFC
A stylish Latin American restaurant in DIFC, spread across a dramatic multi-level venue with a lounge and rooftop terrace. Reviews make it a strong choice for lively dinners, Sunday brunches, sushi, grilled meats and cocktails, especially when music and atmosphere matter as much as the meal.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
5,082 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Lively brunch
Sunday brunches are praised for varied food, fresh sushi, drinks, live music and attentive service.
Grilled dishes
The entraña, ojo de bife and other grilled meats are recurring highlights, with one reviewer calling the skirt steak perfectly cooked.
Fresh sushi
Customers specifically mention fresh sushi, creative maki and several salmon, crab and meat-filled sushi options.
Rooftop drinks
The rooftop is popular for drinks, including a gin cocktail with apricot or peach served with a homemade lollipop.
Valet parking
Valet parking is available, useful in the DIFC setting; one review also notes self-parking about 100 metres away with one free hour.
Dessert standouts
Desserts receive notable praise, especially the roasted pineapple and varied dessert platter.
What to Eat at Amazónico Dubai How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Amazónico Dubai, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Amazónico Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Brazilian cheese balls Net +1
“They also serve Brazilian cheese balls as an amuse-bouche — and they’re fantastic.”
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“They also serve Brazilian cheese balls as an amuse-bouche — and they’re fantastic.”April 2026
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Business lunch Net +1
“We visited for lunch today as a group of four and tried the business lunch. I’ve been here before for dinner and everything was great, but this was my first time trying their lunch menu. Most of the dishes were really good — especially the ceviche and mango salad ,which were delicious. The only issue was the beef brisket and the beef cheek; both had an unpleasant smell and didn’t taste right. The staff handled it very professionally. They apologized immediately and replaced the items with two different appetizers, which we enjoyed much more. Overall, a positive experience. Good food and great service .”
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“We visited for lunch today as a group of four and tried the business lunch. I’ve been here before for dinner and everything was great, but this was my first time trying their lunch menu. Most of the dishes were really good — especially the ceviche and mango salad ,which were delicious. The only issue was the beef brisket and the beef cheek; both had an unpleasant smell and didn’t taste right. The staff handled it very professionally. They apologized immediately and replaced the items with two different appetizers, which we enjoyed much more. Overall, a positive experience. Good food and great service .”December 2025
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Business package Net +1
“If you are looking for a great lunch spot, their business package is an absolute game-changer.”
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“If you are looking for a great lunch spot, their business package is an absolute game-changer.”June 2026
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Causa de lomo Net +1
“We started with the Causa de Lomo, a classic Peruvian dish with layered potato, beef tenderloin, avocado, cured egg yolk, capers, and escabeche sauce. It was fresh, balanced, and full of flavor.”
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“We started with the Causa de Lomo, a classic Peruvian dish with layered potato, beef tenderloin, avocado, cured egg yolk, capers, and escabeche sauce. It was fresh, balanced, and full of flavor.”May 2026
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Ceviche Net +1
“Most of the dishes were really good — especially the ceviche and mango salad ,which were delicious. The only issue was the beef brisket and the beef cheek; both had an unpleasant smell and didn’t taste right.”
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“Most of the dishes were really good — especially the ceviche and mango salad ,which were delicious. The only issue was the beef brisket and the beef cheek; both had an unpleasant smell and didn’t taste right.”December 2025
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Crab sushi Net +1
“He gave the best recommendations – the sushi with meat, the crab sushi, and the salmon sushi (their best sellers) were absolutely incredible.”
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“He gave the best recommendations – the sushi with meat, the crab sushi, and the salmon sushi (their best sellers) were absolutely incredible.”October 2025
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Entraña marinada Net +1
“The highlight of the meal was definitely the Entraña Marinada, a perfectly cooked skirt steak served with chimichurri. It was juicy, flavorful, and exactly the kind of dish that showcases Amazónico’s Latin American roots.”
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“The highlight of the meal was definitely the Entraña Marinada, a perfectly cooked skirt steak served with chimichurri. It was juicy, flavorful, and exactly the kind of dish that showcases Amazónico’s Latin American roots.”May 2026
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Lamb kofta Net +1
“10/10 food. Great staff, a very warm and calm atmosphere. Must try their pumpkin gnocchi and the lamb kofta, very tasty.”
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“10/10 food. Great staff, a very warm and calm atmosphere. Must try their pumpkin gnocchi and the lamb kofta, very tasty.”July 2026
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Mango salad Net +1
“Most of the dishes were really good — especially the ceviche and mango salad ,which were delicious. The only issue was the beef brisket and the beef cheek; both had an unpleasant smell and didn’t taste right.”
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“Most of the dishes were really good — especially the ceviche and mango salad ,which were delicious. The only issue was the beef brisket and the beef cheek; both had an unpleasant smell and didn’t taste right.”December 2025
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Piña rostizada Net +1
“For dessert, we had the Piña Rostizada, roasted pineapple with Ecuadorian sponge cake and coconut sorbet, which was a refreshing and elegant way to finish the meal.”
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“For dessert, we had the Piña Rostizada, roasted pineapple with Ecuadorian sponge cake and coconut sorbet, which was a refreshing and elegant way to finish the meal.”May 2026
Honorable mentions (5)
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Pineapple dessert Net +1
“The pineapple dessert is an absolute standout and a must-try!”
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“The pineapple dessert is an absolute standout and a must-try!”November 2024
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Pumpkin gnocchi Net +1
“10/10 food. Great staff, a very warm and calm atmosphere. Must try their pumpkin gnocchi and the lamb kofta, very tasty.”
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“10/10 food. Great staff, a very warm and calm atmosphere. Must try their pumpkin gnocchi and the lamb kofta, very tasty.”July 2026
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Salmon sushi Net +1
“He gave the best recommendations – the sushi with meat, the crab sushi, and the salmon sushi (their best sellers) were absolutely incredible.”
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“He gave the best recommendations – the sushi with meat, the crab sushi, and the salmon sushi (their best sellers) were absolutely incredible.”October 2025
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Shrimp with mango Net +1
“The standout dish for me was the shrimp with mango — fresh and really well balanced.”
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“The standout dish for me was the shrimp with mango — fresh and really well balanced.”April 2026
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Sushi with meat Net +1
“He gave the best recommendations – the sushi with meat, the crab sushi, and the salmon sushi (their best sellers) were absolutely incredible.”
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“He gave the best recommendations – the sushi with meat, the crab sushi, and the salmon sushi (their best sellers) were absolutely incredible.”October 2025
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Apricot/peach and gin Net +1
“The one with apricot/peach and gin that comes with the homemade lollipop is a must 🍸🥂”
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“The one with apricot/peach and gin that comes with the homemade lollipop is a must 🍸🥂”April 2026
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Espresso martini Net +1
“I love the food because it actually reminds me of my local food, that with the spicy tequila shots and my go to espresso martini and I am extremely happy.”
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“I love the food because it actually reminds me of my local food, that with the spicy tequila shots and my go to espresso martini and I am extremely happy.”April 2026
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Negroni Net +1
“The Negroni was excellent too.”
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“The Negroni was excellent too.”April 2026
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Spicy tequila shots Net +1
“I love the food because it actually reminds me of my local food, that with the spicy tequila shots and my go to espresso martini and I am extremely happy.”
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“I love the food because it actually reminds me of my local food, that with the spicy tequila shots and my go to espresso martini and I am extremely happy.”April 2026
What to Avoid (3)
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Beef brisket Net −1
“Most of the dishes were really good — especially the ceviche and mango salad ,which were delicious. The only issue was the beef brisket and the beef cheek; both had an unpleasant smell and didn’t taste right.”
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“Most of the dishes were really good — especially the ceviche and mango salad ,which were delicious. The only issue was the beef brisket and the beef cheek; both had an unpleasant smell and didn’t taste right.”December 2025
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Beef cheek Net −1
“Most of the dishes were really good — especially the ceviche and mango salad ,which were delicious. The only issue was the beef brisket and the beef cheek; both had an unpleasant smell and didn’t taste right.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Most of the dishes were really good — especially the ceviche and mango salad ,which were delicious. The only issue was the beef brisket and the beef cheek; both had an unpleasant smell and didn’t taste right.”December 2025
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Beef stew Net −1
“In particular, I really didn’t enjoy the flavour of the beef stew, and the meat was completely rare.”
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“In particular, I really didn’t enjoy the flavour of the beef stew, and the meat was completely rare.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose timing. Go earlier or choose a quieter area if conversation matters; busy evenings can be very loud.
Try rooftop. Ask about rooftop seating when the weather is pleasant; reviews describe it as a strong setting for fresh air and music.
Use valet. Plan on valet parking, or use the self-parking option roughly 100 metres away with one free hour.
Book ahead. Confirm the reservation policy before arriving, since one guest was told by phone that walk-ins were fine but was refused at the door.
Share dishes. Consider sharing several dishes, especially if ordering from the main menu, as one diner found the portions small.
Try lunch. For a weekday visit, ask about the business lunch; reviews particularly liked the ceviche, mango salad and dessert, though mains varied.
Plan the visit
Practical details
DIFC Pavilion
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Loud music
Music can make conversation difficult, particularly on the ground floor and during busy evenings.
Small portions
Some diners found the portions small, so it may not suit a very hungry group ordering lightly.
Uneven lunch
Business-lunch feedback is mixed: one reviewer found the mains average, with rare beef stew and an unimpressive side.
Door reception
Two reviews describe cold or inconsistent treatment at the entrance, including conflicting information about whether reservations were required.
Smoke concerns
A reviewer reported heavy smoke in the bar despite it being described as smoke-free, while another noticed kitchen and barbecue smells on clothing.
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The Bottom Line
Amazónico Dubai is a Latin American restaurant in DIFC built around atmosphere as much as food. You can come for dinner, Sunday brunch, cocktails or a rooftop session, with reviews repeatedly highlighting the fresh sushi, grilled meats and lively music. The jungle-inspired design stretches across three floors, so it feels more like an evening destination than a quiet meal.
Food highlights include Entraña Marinada with chimichurri, ojo de bife, ceviche, mango salad and the sushi and maki selection. Desserts are worth leaving room for: roasted pineapple, alfajores and mixed dessert platters receive some of the clearest praise. Service is usually described as warm and attentive, and valet parking makes the DIFC location easier to manage.
This is not the place to choose when uninterrupted conversation is the priority. Several diners found the music loud, especially downstairs, and one reviewer reported smoke in the bar despite expecting a smoke-free area. Portions can feel small, while business-lunch mains have produced mixed feedback.
Confirm booking requirements before you go, as one guest encountered conflicting walk-in information at the entrance. For a more social night, the rooftop, live music and weekend energy are the draw; for lunch, check the menu and cooking preferences carefully.