Waterfront views
The restaurant sits by the water, with views across the creek and towards the Dubai skyline.
BATONI
Dubai Creek Harbour
BATONI is a modern Georgian restaurant in Dubai Creek Harbour, known for dishes such as Adjarian Khachapuri and khinkali. Reviews also point to a waterfront setting with Dubai skyline views, making it a place to combine Georgian food with a relaxed promenade dinner.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
729 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Khachapuri highlight
Adjarian Khachapuri is repeatedly praised, with one review noting it is baked right in front of diners.
Strong dishes
Shkmeruli and truffle Khachapuri were both singled out as standout orders by one diner.
Generous portions
Portions can be substantial: one reviewer said a chicken starter was large enough to count as a main course.
Attentive service
Several reviews describe the service as attentive and professional, including discreet staff who anticipate diners’ needs.
Georgian atmosphere
The warm interior and Georgian feel have been compared with being back in Georgia.
What to Eat at BATONI 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 BATONI, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of BATONI, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 5
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Khinkali Net +5
“The service was on point and food got served without a long wait :) We also sat by the kitchen and it was quiet entertaining to watch how fast khinkali were made)))”
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“The service was on point and food got served without a long wait :) We also sat by the kitchen and it was quiet entertaining to watch how fast khinkali were made)))”November 2024
“Also the khinkali and chicken were very delicious 🥰”March 2025
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Adjarian khachapuri Net +3
“The food was unbelievably delicious, Adjarian Khachapuri was unforgettable, because such a delicious ones you can only find in Georgia… The rest of the dishes were also true masterpieces and my mother was astonished!”
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“The food was unbelievably delicious, Adjarian Khachapuri was unforgettable, because such a delicious ones you can only find in Georgia… The rest of the dishes were also true masterpieces and my mother was astonished!”May 2024
“Cannot forget to mention adjarian khachapuri, which is baked right in front of you, by very smiley ladies.”December 2024
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Khachapuri Net +2
“The food was incredible - even better than all the katchapuris I've eaten in Dubai!”
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“The food was incredible - even better than all the katchapuris I've eaten in Dubai!”April 2024
“We simply loved their kachapuri and khinkhali....both are must try...”January 2025
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Eggplant salad Net +2
“This was my best eggplant salad ever, you stole my heart ❤️”
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“This was my best eggplant salad ever, you stole my heart ❤️”March 2025
“First of all, an eggplant salad is the next level, I live for it, tbh 🤭 Also, Adjarian Khachapuri is delicious.”May 2026
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Napoleon dessert Net +2
“Georgian salad, khinkali, and napoleon dessert were amazing.”
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“Georgian salad, khinkali, and napoleon dessert were amazing.”May 2024
“You were just 🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝 and in the end the owners were so kind to us and presented us a desert Napoleon, which was probably the best that I have tried so far.”May 2024
Honorable mentions (17)
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1M khabab Net +1
“The food so delicious especially the 1m khabab.”
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“The food so delicious especially the 1m khabab.”April 2024
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Beet salad Net +1
“Also beet salad is specia!”
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“Also beet salad is specia!”October 2025
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Brownie with ice cream Net +1
“Deserts - brownie with ice cream was really good.”
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“Deserts - brownie with ice cream was really good.”January 2025
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Cheese khinkali Net +1
“I definitely recommend cheese or meat khinkali.”
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“I definitely recommend cheese or meat khinkali.”December 2024
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Chicken sausage Net +1
“The star dish for me was the chicken sausage, amazing taste and you can hear the sizzle just out of the oven.”
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“The star dish for me was the chicken sausage, amazing taste and you can hear the sizzle just out of the oven.”August 2024
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Ideal cake Net +1
“As for the desert, I would recommend to give a try to an Ideal cake.”
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“As for the desert, I would recommend to give a try to an Ideal cake.”May 2026
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Kachapiri Net +1
“I tried the Kachapiri (cheese pie) lovely taste and for the amount of cheese you get surprisingly not salty.”
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“I tried the Kachapiri (cheese pie) lovely taste and for the amount of cheese you get surprisingly not salty.”August 2024
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Kebab Net +1
“The kebab was well seasoned and juicy.”
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“The kebab was well seasoned and juicy.”August 2024
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Kebabs Net +1
“The starters and the kebabs were good.”
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“The starters and the kebabs were good.”September 2025
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Kvas Net +1
“Very delicious food, amazing vibes and service don’t even let me talk about their amazing drinks (KVAS) you must try it.”
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“Very delicious food, amazing vibes and service don’t even let me talk about their amazing drinks (KVAS) you must try it.”October 2025
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Meat khinkali Net +1
“I definitely recommend cheese or meat khinkali.”
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“I definitely recommend cheese or meat khinkali.”December 2024
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Natakhtari Net +1
“Refreshing Natakthari was awesome too!”
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“Refreshing Natakthari was awesome too!”July 2024
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Shakshuka Net +1
“Giving two starts because the food was relatively tasty (shakshuka). However, it arrived with a spoon and no bread at all. We asked for a slice of bread, because who eats shakshuka with very runny egg with a spoon and without bread??”
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“Giving two starts because the food was relatively tasty (shakshuka). However, it arrived with a spoon and no bread at all. We asked for a slice of bread, because who eats shakshuka with very runny egg with a spoon and without bread??”February 2026
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Shashlik Net +1
“We really love their khinkali, tasty shashlik, and creamy lemonade.”
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“We really love their khinkali, tasty shashlik, and creamy lemonade.”December 2025
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Shkmeruli Net +1
“The Shkmeruli and the truffle Khachapuri were both 10/10.”
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“The Shkmeruli and the truffle Khachapuri were both 10/10.”February 2026
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Truffle khachapuri Net +1
“The Shkmeruli and the truffle Khachapuri were both 10/10.”
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“The Shkmeruli and the truffle Khachapuri were both 10/10.”February 2026
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Kharcho Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Very nice place at Dubai Creek Harbour. Good service. Kharcho is very good and general menu is quite impressive. They also have Natakhtari and Borjomi!”
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“Very nice place at Dubai Creek Harbour. Good service. Kharcho is very good and general menu is quite impressive. They also have Natakhtari and Borjomi!”February 2026
Drinks 1
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Creamy lemonade Net +1
“We really love their khinkali, tasty shashlik, and creamy lemonade.”
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Review excerpts
“We really love their khinkali, tasty shashlik, and creamy lemonade.”December 2025
What to Avoid (3)
Food 3
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Chicken kebab Net −1
“One thing needs improvement the chicken kebab, didn’t taste it was grilled in their perfection.”
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Critical review excerpts
“One thing needs improvement the chicken kebab, didn’t taste it was grilled in their perfection.”May 2025
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Lula kebab Net −1
“Coming from the "lamb lovers" culture, I would say lamb dishes were okay, but I would suggest improving the preparation techniques, in one dish the meat was a little tough, Lula kebab had a smell of lamb (which is the reason a lot of people don't like lamb, but If it's barbecued on the coles for enough time the smell will be gone).”
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Critical review excerpts
“Coming from the "lamb lovers" culture, I would say lamb dishes were okay, but I would suggest improving the preparation techniques, in one dish the meat was a little tough, Lula kebab had a smell of lamb (which is the reason a lot of people don't like lamb, but If it's barbecued on the coles for enough time the smell will be gone).”May 2024
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Pkhali Net −1
“Khinkali overseasoned, pkhali not enough walnuts, khachapuri really basic, Kharcho tasted more like a tomato soup.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Khinkali overseasoned, pkhali not enough walnuts, khachapuri really basic, Kharcho tasted more like a tomato soup.”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book evenings. Call ahead for an evening visit, as one review says the restaurant gets busy at that time.
Check closing time. If arriving late, confirm the actual kitchen and dining-room closing times before ordering.
Use underground parking. If finding the waterfront location is tricky, try the underground parking, which one reviewer found easier.
Try eggplant salad. The eggplant salad is a particularly strong starting point, with one regular calling it a personal favourite.
Confirm pet rules. Contact the restaurant before visiting with a dog and confirm where pets may stay, since reviews describe conflicting guidance.
Plan the visit
Practical details
back side, The Grand building - Batoni restaurant
Ras Al Khor - Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Closing confusion
One late dinner ended with lights being switched off while guests were still eating, despite being told they could stay until midnight.
Pet policy
Reviews report inconsistent pet guidance, including a small dog being refused indoors despite a previous phone call saying it would be fine.
Food inconsistency
One diner found the khinkali overseasoned, the pkhali short on walnuts, and the Kharcho closer to tomato soup.
Unclear charge
A requested slice of bread was charged at 15 AED, and the diner said the fee was not explained beforehand.
Slow service
Although many reviews praise the staff, one diner found the waiters insufficiently attentive, especially when the restaurant was busy.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
15 AED
bread
“Upon paying, we were also not informed until we took out the bill to see - they charged bread 15 AED”Google review · February 2026
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The Bottom Line
BATONI is a modern Georgian restaurant in Dubai Creek Harbour, with a waterfront setting and views towards the creek and Dubai skyline. The menu gives first-time diners plenty to explore, especially Adjarian Khachapuri, khinkali, Shkmeruli and Georgian salads. Adjarian Khachapuri is described as being baked in front of guests, while several diners praise the khinkali as close to what they ate in Georgia.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Reviews describe a warm, homey interior, attractive decor and both indoor and outdoor seating. Service is often called attentive, professional and quick, and some guests mention complimentary desserts or thoughtful touches at the end of the meal.
Portions are sometimes generous; one reviewer said a chicken starter was main-course size. There are a few practical cautions. Evening visits can be busy, so calling ahead is sensible, and underground parking may make the location easier to find.
Confirm closing times if arriving late: one group was asked to leave while still eating. Pet rules also need checking in advance, with conflicting reports about dogs. Prices are described both as reasonable and as expensive for the area, so note that an extra slice of bread was reported at 15 AED.