Fresh salads
Salads are repeatedly praised for being fresh, tasty and substantial, including the chicken kale salad.
bartartine DIFC
DIFC
Bartartine is a French bakery and restaurant in DIFC, known for artisanal bread, pastries and a broad menu. Reviews make the fresh salads, juicy burgers and cheese croissant stand out, while the cosy atmosphere also suits a relaxed lunch or getting some work done.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
156 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Juicy burgers
One lunch review described the burgers as juicy, tender and full of flavour, served with fries and coleslaw.
Large portions
Portions can be generous enough for sharing, which is useful when ordering for a group.
Cosy workspace
The restaurant has a cosy atmosphere and at least one reviewer found it comfortable for getting work done.
Cheese croissant
The cheese croissant gets specific praise for its crunchy bread and generous cheese portion.
Quick service
Several reviews mention fast service, including a delivery review describing the food as fast and high quality.
What to Eat at bartartine DIFC 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 bartartine DIFC, 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 bartartine DIFC got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Beef bowl Net +1
“That beef bowl is divine 😳❤️”
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Review excerpts
“That beef bowl is divine 😳❤️”June 2026
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Berry charcoal crush Net +1
“Kale & avo rolls hit different when they're this fresh. Paired with their Berry Charcoal Crush (trust me on this one!)”
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Review excerpts
“Kale & avo rolls hit different when they're this fresh. Paired with their Berry Charcoal Crush (trust me on this one!)”December 2024
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Cheese croissant Net +1
“The cheese croissant was so good the bread is crunchy and the cheese portion is generous .”
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Review excerpts
“The cheese croissant was so good the bread is crunchy and the cheese portion is generous .”February 2025
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Chicken avo Net +1
“New menu is must try special the pokebowl and chicken avo loved the vibes behind amd easy way to park near gd2 difc”
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Review excerpts
“New menu is must try special the pokebowl and chicken avo loved the vibes behind amd easy way to park near gd2 difc”May 2025
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Chicken kale salad Net +1
“Karol is simply the best. Chicken kale salad is a winner for me”
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Review excerpts
“Karol is simply the best. Chicken kale salad is a winner for me”June 2024
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Eclaire Net +1
“The french toast and the Eclaire were great as well.”
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Review excerpts
“The french toast and the Eclaire were great as well.”May 2024
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French toast Net +1
“The french toast and the Eclaire were great as well.”
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Review excerpts
“The french toast and the Eclaire were great as well.”May 2024
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Kale & avo rolls Net +1
“Kale & avo rolls hit different when they're this fresh. Paired with their Berry Charcoal Crush (trust me on this one!)”
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Review excerpts
“Kale & avo rolls hit different when they're this fresh. Paired with their Berry Charcoal Crush (trust me on this one!)”December 2024
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Melted chicken mashroom sandwitch Net +1
“Those guys have the tastiest melted chicken mashroom sandwitch in dubai”
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Review excerpts
“Those guys have the tastiest melted chicken mashroom sandwitch in dubai”August 2025
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Onion and brie soup Net +1
“It’s excellent! I love their onion and Brie soup and all the salads.”
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Review excerpts
“It’s excellent! I love their onion and Brie soup and all the salads.”June 2024
Honorable mentions (2)
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Pokebowl Net +1
“New menu is must try special the pokebowl and chicken avo loved the vibes behind amd easy way to park near gd2 difc”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“New menu is must try special the pokebowl and chicken avo loved the vibes behind amd easy way to park near gd2 difc”May 2025
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Tuna wasabi Net +1
“Never fails to satisfy me. Clean and quality food mixed with creativity and value. Highly recommended. (Tuna wasabi is out of this world)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Never fails to satisfy me. Clean and quality food mixed with creativity and value. Highly recommended. (Tuna wasabi is out of this world)”July 2024
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Sunshine yogurt Net −1
“I ordered sunshine yogurt from Talabat and the yogurt came with a green object inside the yogurt before even opening the top.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered sunshine yogurt from Talabat and the yogurt came with a green object inside the yogurt before even opening the top.”October 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check parking. If driving, look for parking near GD2 DIFC; one reviewer found it easy to park there.
Ask first. For breakfast, confirm seating and availability before settling in, as one visit was delayed by reserved empty tables.
Try daytime. For a livelier atmosphere, consider daytime; one evening reviewer found the café quiet and nearly empty.
Bring work. The cosy setting has been described as suitable for getting work done, so it can work for a longer lunch or coffee break.
Skip coffee. If coffee matters to your order, be cautious: one reviewer called it horrible despite praising the food and ambience.
Plan the visit
Practical details
DIFC Marble Walk, Gate 5
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Staff complaints
Two reviews describe staff behaviour as rude, so service may not be consistently warm.
Food safety
A Talabat order reportedly contained a green object inside the unopened yogurt.
Poor coffee
One otherwise positive visit rated the coffee very badly, enough to lower the reviewer's overall assessment.
Lunch cost
A reviewer felt the large portions made lunch too expensive and noted there was no DIFC discount.
Seating delays
One breakfast visit involved waiting while empty tables were described as reserved.
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The Bottom Line
Bartartine is a French bakery and restaurant in DIFC where you can order breakfast, lunch, desserts and artisanal baked goods. Reviews are especially strong on fresh salads, including the chicken kale salad, as well as juicy burgers, the beef bowl and the cheese croissant. The croissant’s crunchy bread and generous cheese filling are worth noting if you want something bakery-led rather than a full meal.
The menu also includes lighter and more contemporary choices. Reviewers mention kale and avocado rolls with a Berry Charcoal Crush, poke bowls, chicken avo and tuna wasabi, while the onion and Brie soup, French toast and éclair also receive specific praise. Portions can be large enough to share, though that is part of the value question for some lunch diners.
The setting is described as cosy, quiet and workable for getting some tasks done, with easy parking reported near GD2 DIFC. Service reviews are mostly positive, but not universal: some customers describe friendly, helpful treatment while others report rude behaviour or delays over supposedly reserved tables. Coffee drew one particularly poor review, and a delivery yogurt order reportedly contained a green object before opening, so inspect delivered items carefully.