Avli by tashas

Name: Avli by tashas
Address: Unit C-01, Ground Floor, Gate Village Building 9, DIFC, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143590008

DIFC

Restaurant Closed 04 359 0008

Avli by tashas is a Greek-inspired restaurant in DIFC, serving modern Mediterranean dishes in an elegant, warm setting. Reviews point to standout plates such as grilled octopus, baklava and seafood orzo, alongside brunches, business lunches and cocktails.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

973 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Greek cooking

Traditional Greek recipes are preserved or thoughtfully reworked, with reviewers praising the freshness and execution.

Standout dishes

Feta, halloumi with cherry and octopus were all singled out as exceptional by one diner.

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What to Eat at Avli by tashas

These items at Avli by tashas got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 5

Baklava Net +2

“But the real magic? The baklava. Crispy, warm, perfectly sweet, and just melts into every bite. I honestly come back for it again and again it’s that good.”
Beef carpaccio Net +2

“On the positive side, the beef carpaccio was enjoyable, and their complimentary bread selection is a highlight.”
Grilled octopus Net +2

“Every dish is full of flavor and perfectly presented; the grilled octopus and moussaka were incredible.”
Tiger prawns Net +2

“Outstanding food! We ordered tiger prawns from the main course.”
Zucchini kefte Net +2

“Everything we ordered was really good - greek salad, zucchini kefte, octopus carpaccio, and lamb shank with orzo. We shared all dishes, and I especially loved the zucchini kefte and octopus carpaccio.”

Honorable mentions (27)

Aubergine millefeuille Net +1

“I’ve mostly tried vegetarian food there I love the Tzatziki, Aubergine Millefeuille, Baked Feta with honey (don’t remember the exact name) and Burrata Salad.”
Baklava ice cream Net +1

“Don't forget having desserts. Orange cake and baklava ice cream are Devine.”
Beetroot salad Net +1

“We tried the beetroot salad, the beef carpaccio (highly recommend), and the zucchini kefte (must have but no gluten free option).”
Burrata salad Net +1

“I’ve mostly tried vegetarian food there I love the Tzatziki, Aubergine Millefeuille, Baked Feta with honey (don’t remember the exact name) and Burrata Salad.”
Calamari Net +1

“A must-try is their calamari, it’s one of the best we’ve ever had.”
Cauliflower truffle Net +1

“I highly recommend trying the cauliflower truffle from the hot appetizers menu.”
Cheesecake with figs Net +1

“Try the cheesecake with figs, which was the highlight of the evening 💯”
Chocolate delice Net +1

“They’ve got a really nice selections of wines as well and don’t even get me started on the desserts, you must try Chocolate Delice if you like chocolate!”
Chocolate ice cream Net +1

“For dessert we got chocolate ice cream.”
Feta Net +1

“Feta: best I’ve ever ate.”
Feta pastries Net +1

“However, the food is excellent, especially the FETA pastries and the baklava for dessert.”
Feta saganaki Net +1

“Ordered extra feta saganaki it was so good.”
Greek salad Net +1

“Everything we ordered was really good - greek salad, zucchini kefte, octopus carpaccio, and lamb shank with orzo.”
Grilled sea bass Net +1

“Our waiter Henry was welcoming and helped us choose our dishes professionally, The Salad and the grilled sea bass were killers!”
Halloumi with cherry Net +1

“Halloumi with cherry: best I’ve ever ate.”
Lamb chops Net +1

“While the lamb chops were decent, they didn't quite reach the level of excellence.”
Lamb koftas Net +1

“Star dishes for me were the beetroot, the eggplant and the lamb koftas.”
Lamb shank with orzo Net +1

“Everything we ordered was really good - greek salad, zucchini kefte, octopus carpaccio, and lamb shank with orzo.”
Mini meatballs Net +1

“We tried many starters and the mini meatballs were nice....For main the pasta lobster were overcooked.”
Mousaka Net +1

“Every dish is full of flavor and perfectly presented; the grilled octopus and moussaka were incredible.”
Octopus carpaccio Net +1

“Everything we ordered was really good - greek salad, zucchini kefte, octopus carpaccio, and lamb shank with orzo. We shared all dishes, and I especially loved the zucchini kefte and octopus carpaccio.”
Octopus pasta Net +1

“For mains, we had the Tiger Prawns and the Octopus Pasta both cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.”
Orange cake Net +1

“Don't forget having desserts. Orange cake and baklava ice cream are Devine.”
Seafood orzo Net +1

“I love the seafood orzo!!”
Sunday Net +1

“Tip for dessert ..sunday is yummmy yummy good to share take note its sugar overload”
Tuna tartare Net +1

“We started with the Fresh Salads and Tuna Tartare which was absolutely delightful.”
Tzatziki Net +1

“I’ve mostly tried vegetarian food there I love the Tzatziki, Aubergine Millefeuille, Baked Feta with honey (don’t remember the exact name) and Burrata Salad.”

Drinks 3

Aegean spritz Net +1

“As for drinks, the aegean spritz was probably the most impressive and reminescent of life at sea 🌊”
Gin fizz Net +1

“The gin fizz was wonderful and paired nicely with everything! Will definitely be back for more 🥂”
Negroni Net +1

“The negroni was excellently prepared with its bitterness! I loved it.”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 4

King crab Net −1

“I tried the king crab, priced at 900 Dirham, which unfortunately had an off-putting smell. The saving grace was the exceptional service provided; they promptly handled the issue with the crab.”
Pasta lobster Net −1

“We tried many starters and the mini meatballs were nice....For main the pasta lobster were overcooked.”
Risotto Net −1

“The risotto and the chicken dish were not as expected and I gave them 1/5 and 3/5 respectively.”
Steak Net −1

“Small place with few tables and a solo singer .. the atmosphere is nice .. I liked the idea of serving sparkling dates drinks at first .. we have ordered most dishes on the menu all are yummy and so fresh except for the steak was a 3/5 .. the service was 3/5 ..”

Drinks 1

Bottled cranberry juice Net −1

“To top it off, I was charged $35 for a glass of bottled cranberry juice, which felt unreasonable.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book groups. Reserve ahead for a large party; one review specifically recommends reservations for larger groups.

Check inclusions. Before booking brunch, confirm taxes, service, water and soft drinks so the final per-person cost is clear.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Unit C-01, Ground Floor, Gate Village Building 9

Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai

04 359 0008

Mon	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Loud music

Music and bass can overwhelm conversation, especially at dinner, during brunch or around the bar.

Extra charges

The advertised brunch price excluded service charges, taxes, water and soft drinks, raising the final bill unexpectedly.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

AED 295

advertised brunch

“The advertised brunch price of AED 295 didn’t include service charges and taxes, so the actual cost was AED 315 per person”

Google review · June 2026

AED 315 per person

brunch

“The advertised brunch price of AED 295 didn’t include service charges and taxes, so the actual cost was AED 315 per person”

Google review · June 2026

135AED

business lunch

“We went for a business lunch which is priced 135AED for a starter + a main”

Google review · April 2024

35AED additional

dessert

“For 35AED additional you can have a dessert”

Google review · April 2024

$35

glass of bottled cranberry juice

“To top it off, I was charged $35 for a glass of bottled cranberry juice, which felt unreasonable”

Google review · January 2026

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The Bottom Line

Avli by tashas is a Greek-inspired restaurant in DIFC that suits a business lunch, a date night or a lively dinner with friends. The menu leans into modern Greek and Mediterranean cooking, with reviewers particularly enjoying grilled octopus, seafood orzo, feta dishes and baklava. Sharing works well: one couple found the portions larger than expected, while another praised the range of starters and mains for a group meal.

The room is a major part of the appeal. Reviews describe an elegant, warm Mediterranean interior, and some mention Burj Khalifa views, a bar and winter outdoor seating. Service is often attentive, with staff helping guests choose dishes and handling dietary requests thoughtfully.

Vegetarian diners also report a broad selection rather than a limited afterthought. There are caveats. Music can become loud enough to make conversation difficult, especially in the evening or during brunch, and the bar area was described as smoky by one guest.

Brunch pricing also needs checking: a quoted AED 295 became AED 315 per person after charges, while drinks and water were extra. For better value, compare the business-lunch or set-menu options, and reserve in advance for larger groups.