Authentic flavours
Several diners with Turkish-food experience say the flavours closely match what they have eaten in Turkey.
AZZA Restaurant and Cafe
Deira
AZZA Restaurant and Cafe is a Turkish restaurant in Deira serving familiar classics in generous portions. Reviews point to well-seasoned grilled meats and a broad breakfast, with dishes such as mixed grill and Turkish breakfast drawing particular interest.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
707 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
Portions are repeatedly described as large, including a mixed grill ordered for two and dishes suitable for sharing.
Fast service
Reviews describe the service as quick, attentive and professional, which suits both casual meals and stopovers.
Fresh bread
Warm bread arrives with a slightly spicy tomato-and-walnut paste, and more bread may be offered when the basket is empty.
Turkish breakfast
Breakfast gets strong feedback, with a special combo that includes both sweet and savoury items.
Flexible seating
The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, including sidewalk tables that one diner enjoyed for people-watching.
What to Eat at AZZA Restaurant and Cafe 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 AZZA Restaurant and Cafe, 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 AZZA Restaurant and Cafe got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Lahmacun Net +3
“It became my favorite place.🇹🇷👍❤ lahmacun best”
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“It became my favorite place.🇹🇷👍❤ lahmacun best”September 2024
“I ate lentil soup and lahmacun . Both are great . Tasty and portions are big . Clean and nice place . Also waiters are friendly. Here is totally Turkish restaurant 🤗 especially Mr Ferhat was a great . Thank you”September 2024
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Lentil soup Net +2
“The food is so good. Specially the lentil soup whenever i think of it I crave it from time to time. Credit to Chef's all food is so delicous , I would love to comeback again and again.”
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“The food is so good. Specially the lentil soup whenever i think of it I crave it from time to time. Credit to Chef's all food is so delicous , I would love to comeback again and again.”January 2025
“I ate lentil soup and lahmacun . Both are great . Tasty and portions are big . Clean and nice place . Also waiters are friendly. Here is totally Turkish restaurant 🤗 especially Mr Ferhat was a great . Thank you”September 2024
Honorable mentions (18)
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Adana kebab Net +1
“Me and wife visited my wife give 5 me 4 as adana kebab was little bit fat but tast was good ,also we tested turkish paklava sweets but i give 0 for paklava”
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“Me and wife visited my wife give 5 me 4 as adana kebab was little bit fat but tast was good ,also we tested turkish paklava sweets but i give 0 for paklava”April 2025
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Avocado salad Net +1
“An avocado salad paired with a chicken sandwich is a delicious combination that strikes a great balance between freshness and heartiness.”
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“An avocado salad paired with a chicken sandwich is a delicious combination that strikes a great balance between freshness and heartiness.”November 2024
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Baklava Net +1
“The dishes are thoughtfully prepared, with a standout selection of Turkish classics like lamb kebabs, Iskender, and mezze platters. The lamb chops are particularly exceptional—juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The creamy hummus and fresh Turkish bread are a perfect pairing to start the meal. To end, their baklava, with its flaky layers and balanced sweetness, is an absolute must-try.”
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“The dishes are thoughtfully prepared, with a standout selection of Turkish classics like lamb kebabs, Iskender, and mezze platters. The lamb chops are particularly exceptional—juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The creamy hummus and fresh Turkish bread are a perfect pairing to start the meal. To end, their baklava, with its flaky layers and balanced sweetness, is an absolute must-try.”December 2024
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Beef hummus Net +1
“We had beef hummus, chicken with rice and van cacik salad. Everything was delicious and the service was so attentive and kind.”
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“We had beef hummus, chicken with rice and van cacik salad. Everything was delicious and the service was so attentive and kind.”March 2025
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Beef shwarma Net +1
“The real star of azza Turkish restaurant is the chef you can taste the passion and experience in every dish everything l ordered from the grilled meats beef shwarma to the Turkish appetizers was cooked to perfection. The flavors were authentic and well-balanced.”
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“The real star of azza Turkish restaurant is the chef you can taste the passion and experience in every dish everything l ordered from the grilled meats beef shwarma to the Turkish appetizers was cooked to perfection. The flavors were authentic and well-balanced.”July 2025
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Bolognese spaghetti Net +1
“The Bolognese spaghetti, fresh juice, and salad were all perfectly prepared. The flavors were incredible🤩🤩honestly, hard to describe because we weren’t expecting something this good!”
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“The Bolognese spaghetti, fresh juice, and salad were all perfectly prepared. The flavors were incredible🤩🤩honestly, hard to describe because we weren’t expecting something this good!”June 2025
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Bread with tapenade Net +1
“The service was good, they were very polite and I got bread with tapenade on the house (which was very good).”
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“The service was good, they were very polite and I got bread with tapenade on the house (which was very good).”November 2025
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Chicken sandwich Net +1
“An avocado salad paired with a chicken sandwich is a delicious combination that strikes a great balance between freshness and heartiness.”
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Review excerpts
“An avocado salad paired with a chicken sandwich is a delicious combination that strikes a great balance between freshness and heartiness.”November 2024
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Chicken with rice Net +1
“We had beef hummus, chicken with rice and van cacik salad. Everything was delicious and the service was so attentive and kind.”
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“We had beef hummus, chicken with rice and van cacik salad. Everything was delicious and the service was so attentive and kind.”March 2025
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Creamy hummus Net +1
“The dishes are thoughtfully prepared, with a standout selection of Turkish classics like lamb kebabs, Iskender, and mezze platters. The lamb chops are particularly exceptional—juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The creamy hummus and fresh Turkish bread are a perfect pairing to start the meal. To end, their baklava, with its flaky layers and balanced sweetness, is an absolute must-try.”
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Review excerpts
“The dishes are thoughtfully prepared, with a standout selection of Turkish classics like lamb kebabs, Iskender, and mezze platters. The lamb chops are particularly exceptional—juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The creamy hummus and fresh Turkish bread are a perfect pairing to start the meal. To end, their baklava, with its flaky layers and balanced sweetness, is an absolute must-try.”December 2024
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Ezme Net +1
“We ate twice already here and their food is very delicious. I really appreciate Rhaian for his good service. All staff are warmly kind and good in selling. I will definitely come back here because of their ezme as my favourite . 😍”
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“We ate twice already here and their food is very delicious. I really appreciate Rhaian for his good service. All staff are warmly kind and good in selling. I will definitely come back here because of their ezme as my favourite . 😍”March 2025
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Gavourdagi salad Net +1
“Came this evening with this hidden Gem Azza Restaurant(Turkish Cuisine) at Al Rigga Dubai, I tried the Lahmacun, ayran and special salad which is the Gavourdagi salad is so good 😁😁 missing all of this food and The person who named Orhan was very nice at all!”
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“Came this evening with this hidden Gem Azza Restaurant(Turkish Cuisine) at Al Rigga Dubai, I tried the Lahmacun, ayran and special salad which is the Gavourdagi salad is so good 😁😁 missing all of this food and The person who named Orhan was very nice at all!”September 2024
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Iskender Net +1
“The dishes are thoughtfully prepared, with a standout selection of Turkish classics like lamb kebabs, Iskender, and mezze platters. The lamb chops are particularly exceptional—juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The creamy hummus and fresh Turkish bread are a perfect pairing to start the meal. To end, their baklava, with its flaky layers and balanced sweetness, is an absolute must-try.”
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Review excerpts
“The dishes are thoughtfully prepared, with a standout selection of Turkish classics like lamb kebabs, Iskender, and mezze platters. The lamb chops are particularly exceptional—juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The creamy hummus and fresh Turkish bread are a perfect pairing to start the meal. To end, their baklava, with its flaky layers and balanced sweetness, is an absolute must-try.”December 2024
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Kotmer Net +1
“We indulged in kotmer, salad, and kebabs. Each dish was bursting with flavour and absolutely delicious.”
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“We indulged in kotmer, salad, and kebabs. Each dish was bursting with flavour and absolutely delicious.”June 2026
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Lamb chops Net +1
“The dishes are thoughtfully prepared, with a standout selection of Turkish classics like lamb kebabs, Iskender, and mezze platters. The lamb chops are particularly exceptional—juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The creamy hummus and fresh Turkish bread are a perfect pairing to start the meal. To end, their baklava, with its flaky layers and balanced sweetness, is an absolute must-try.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The dishes are thoughtfully prepared, with a standout selection of Turkish classics like lamb kebabs, Iskender, and mezze platters. The lamb chops are particularly exceptional—juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The creamy hummus and fresh Turkish bread are a perfect pairing to start the meal. To end, their baklava, with its flaky layers and balanced sweetness, is an absolute must-try.”December 2024
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Mixed grill for two Net +1
“We decided to order the mixed grill for two, and the service from Bianca was excellent—quick and attentive with great communication skills . The food was truly amazing! The flavors were rich and well-balanced, and everything was cooked to perfection.”
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“We decided to order the mixed grill for two, and the service from Bianca was excellent—quick and attentive with great communication skills . The food was truly amazing! The flavors were rich and well-balanced, and everything was cooked to perfection.”January 2025
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Van cacik salad Net +1
“We had beef hummus, chicken with rice and van cacik salad. Everything was delicious and the service was so attentive and kind.”
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“We had beef hummus, chicken with rice and van cacik salad. Everything was delicious and the service was so attentive and kind.”March 2025
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Warm bread Net +1
“They serve warm bread with a slightly spicy tomato/walnut paste. Will give u more bread when they see your basket is empty.”
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“They serve warm bread with a slightly spicy tomato/walnut paste. Will give u more bread when they see your basket is empty.”November 2024
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Lemonade drink Net +1
“Yummy food (pls checkout the photos). The lemonade drink is very fine.”
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“Yummy food (pls checkout the photos). The lemonade drink is very fine.”December 2024
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Turkish coffee Net +1
“The food is amazing in both taste and quality all items was fresh, and the Turkish coffee is outstanding. I also want to highlight the excellent service provided by Mr. Orhan Bey and Mr. Farhad Bey and Mr sardaar. ♥️☕😋”
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“The food is amazing in both taste and quality all items was fresh, and the Turkish coffee is outstanding. I also want to highlight the excellent service provided by Mr. Orhan Bey and Mr. Farhad Bey and Mr sardaar. ♥️☕😋”October 2024
What to Avoid (1)
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Turkish paklava sweets Net −1
“Me and wife visited my wife give 5 me 4 as adana kebab was little bit fat but tast was good ,also we tested turkish paklava sweets but i give 0 for paklava”
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Critical review excerpts
“Me and wife visited my wife give 5 me 4 as adana kebab was little bit fat but tast was good ,also we tested turkish paklava sweets but i give 0 for paklava”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve ahead. For a celebratory meal or first visit, reserve a table in advance rather than relying on walk-in availability.
Ask for guidance. If Turkish food is unfamiliar, ask the waiter to help build a meal around meze, a main, tea and coffee.
Share breakfast. Treat the special breakfast combo as a meal for three or four people; one diner felt the menu understated its size.
Try takeaway. If bright lighting and loud music bother you, takeaway was specifically suggested as a way to enjoy the food more comfortably.
Consider outdoors. Choose outdoor sidewalk seating if you enjoy people-watching, rather than assuming the indoor room is your only option.
Expect extras. You may receive complimentary bread or tea, but treat these as reported extras rather than guaranteed inclusions.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Le Paradise Palace Hotel 23C St - Ground Floor - Al Rigga Rd
Al Muraqqabat - Al Rigga, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Fatty kebab
One diner found the Adana kebab a little too fatty, although they still liked its taste.
Baklava miss
A review strongly disliked the baklava, so dessert quality may not be as consistent as the savoury menu.
Bright lighting
One diner found the indoor lighting excessively bright at night and wanted a softer atmosphere.
Loud music
The same review criticised the music as nightclub-style and out of place for a Turkish restaurant.
Hot delivery
A delivery customer complained that the order arrived by bike in the heat and the courier was visibly sweaty.
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The Bottom Line
AZZA Restaurant and Cafe is a Turkish restaurant in Deira that appeals to diners looking for familiar Turkish flavours without a formal, high-priced setting. You can come for a full meal of grilled meats, order a mixed grill for two, or keep things lighter with meze and lentil soup. Lahmacun, Iskender and Turkish coffee also feature prominently in the reviews.
The portions are often described as generous, with one group noting that the food worked well for sharing. Warm bread with a slightly spicy tomato-and-walnut paste is a recurring welcome, and breakfast is worth considering: the special breakfast combo includes sweet and savoury items and may feed three or four people rather than two. Service is a consistent strength, with reviews describing staff as polite, fast and attentive.
First-time diners unfamiliar with Turkish food can ask for help choosing a sequence of meze, mains, tea and coffee. There is indoor and outdoor sidewalk seating, with the latter offering people-watching. One review, however, found the indoor lighting harsh and the music too much like nightclub fare, making takeaway a better choice for diners sensitive to atmosphere.
A delivery review also raised concerns about a bike courier arriving in the summer heat.