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CÉ LA VI
Downtown Dubai
CÉ LA VI is a rooftop restaurant in Downtown Dubai serving modern Asian-inspired dishes with dramatic Burj Khalifa and skyline views. Reviews particularly point to its business lunches and black truffle risotto, while evenings add cocktails, music and a polished celebratory setting.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
7,764 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Business Lunch
The weekday business lunch is repeatedly described as good value, with a three-course option and choices for meat-eaters and vegetarians.
Truffle Risotto
The black truffle risotto is one of the most consistently singled-out dishes, praised for its rich flavour and careful execution.
Brunch Portions
Saturday brunch reviews mention a broad selection, generous portions and drinks that were replenished throughout the meal.
Celebrations
The setting works well for birthdays and anniversaries, with reviews describing special tables and surprise cakes when arrangements went smoothly.
Dress Code
A dress code helps maintain the venue’s upscale evening atmosphere, according to one dinner review.
What to Eat at CÉ LA VI 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 CÉ LA VI, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 CÉ LA VI, 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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Cocktails Net +4
“The food and cocktails were excellent, and the service was professional, friendly, and attentive throughout the evening.”
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Review excerpts
“The food and cocktails were excellent, and the service was professional, friendly, and attentive throughout the evening.”July 2026
“Food quality was good and the cocktails were well prepared. Service was attentive and professional throughout the evening.”April 2026
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Business lunch Net +3
“The food is the right amount if you are a light-eater. Business Lunch is a great opinion with varieties of protein and vegetarian courses. It’s worth the price.”
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“The food is the right amount if you are a light-eater. Business Lunch is a great opinion with varieties of protein and vegetarian courses. It’s worth the price.”May 2026
“The business lunch was amazing as always. Loved the whole vibe of the place, great ambiance, light music, attentive staff . We especially enjoyed chatting with Sarkis, who was very genuine and welcoming. His attitude and personality really made the experience memorable and pleasant. The view was already amazing, i can only imagine dinner would be even more special and beautiful. We will be back for sure.”May 2026
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3-Course lunch Net +2
“offers an incredible 3-course lunch. The food was delicious, service was perfect, and the stunning views of the Burj Khalifa are unmatched.”
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Review excerpts
“offers an incredible 3-course lunch. The food was delicious, service was perfect, and the stunning views of the Burj Khalifa are unmatched.”July 2026
“It was the best lunch we had in a while! 3 course meal and nothing was less than perfect ! View is amazing and waiters were reallyyy helpful and professional. Highly recommended.”May 2026
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Grand business lunch Net +2
“We chose the Grand Business Lunch at 180 AED and it was a great option. The food was very good, not too much, not too little, spice level just right.”
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Review excerpts
“We chose the Grand Business Lunch at 180 AED and it was a great option. The food was very good, not too much, not too little, spice level just right.”February 2026
“I had a great lunch today at CeLaVi. I chose grand business lunch with two starters, main dish and dessert - main being famous black truffle risotto.”May 2026
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Octopus Net +2
“I’ve never eaten such a delicious octopus, and the sushi was extremely good as well.”
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Review excerpts
“I’ve never eaten such a delicious octopus, and the sushi was extremely good as well.”December 2025
“We also ordered the baos, which were amazing, some sushi, including salmon that was incredibly fresh and well executed, and the octopus, which was beautifully cooked.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (30)
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Birthday cake Net +1
“I was able to order a birthday cake in advance which tasted divine.”
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Review excerpts
“I was able to order a birthday cake in advance which tasted divine.”October 2025
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Black truffle mushroom risotto Net +1
“The place has a vibe of its own. Great views of the Burj Khalifa. Food here is just as magical as the views. Staff was lovely, especially one of the staff that was serving us just made our day better with great hospitality. I couldn’t catch his name but will for sure come by again soon. Also a must try dish is “Black truffle mushroom risotto” 😍”
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Review excerpts
“The place has a vibe of its own. Great views of the Burj Khalifa. Food here is just as magical as the views. Staff was lovely, especially one of the staff that was serving us just made our day better with great hospitality. I couldn’t catch his name but will for sure come by again soon. Also a must try dish is “Black truffle mushroom risotto” 😍”July 2026
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Brownie Net +1
“A beautiful surprise for dessert as well: a refined chocolate dome and a brownie served with pear sorbet, both truly exquisite.”
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Review excerpts
“A beautiful surprise for dessert as well: a refined chocolate dome and a brownie served with pear sorbet, both truly exquisite.”January 2026
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Ceviche Net +1
“Another standout for me is the ceviche which is refreshing and has quite a citrus note.”
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“Another standout for me is the ceviche which is refreshing and has quite a citrus note.”April 2026
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Cheesecake Net +1
“(we ordered sushi the full stack and korean chicken and octopus from the mains theyre all average tbh ) the cheesecake for sharing wasnt bad but yeah.. everything is average compared to other restaurants in dubai and in this area.”
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“(we ordered sushi the full stack and korean chicken and octopus from the mains theyre all average tbh ) the cheesecake for sharing wasnt bad but yeah.. everything is average compared to other restaurants in dubai and in this area.”April 2026
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Chicken salad Net +1
“Business lunch was delicious, I had chicken salad (5/5) and noodles followed by the tart. All food was great! Service by Sirkis was wonderful.”
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“Business lunch was delicious, I had chicken salad (5/5) and noodles followed by the tart. All food was great! Service by Sirkis was wonderful.”April 2026
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Chicken satay Net +1
“A clear contender for best meal on the menu the chicken satay, which we strongly recommend for when you come here. It’s got that sweet, savory, creamy balance just right and the chicken itself is cooked well and melts in your mouth.”
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Review excerpts
“A clear contender for best meal on the menu the chicken satay, which we strongly recommend for when you come here. It’s got that sweet, savory, creamy balance just right and the chicken itself is cooked well and melts in your mouth.”April 2026
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Chicken starter Net +1
“Very good chicken starter. Ok beef. Amazing tiramisu.”
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“Very good chicken starter. Ok beef. Amazing tiramisu.”June 2026
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Chocolate dome Net +1
“A beautiful surprise for dessert as well: a refined chocolate dome and a brownie served with pear sorbet, both truly exquisite.”
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“A beautiful surprise for dessert as well: a refined chocolate dome and a brownie served with pear sorbet, both truly exquisite.”January 2026
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Chocolate mousse Net +1
“For dessert, we had a mango sorbet style cake and a chocolate mousse, and every single detail was on point. Elegant, well thought out, and delicious.”
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“For dessert, we had a mango sorbet style cake and a chocolate mousse, and every single detail was on point. Elegant, well thought out, and delicious.”January 2026
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Cod Net +1
“I highly recommend the cod as a main course—it was exceptional.”
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“I highly recommend the cod as a main course—it was exceptional.”May 2026
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Cucumber aperol Net +1
“A special mention to the cucumber Aperol, highly recommended, refreshing and different.”
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Review excerpts
“A special mention to the cucumber Aperol, highly recommended, refreshing and different.”January 2026
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Grilled baby chicken Net +1
“Food is so tasty and delicate! Every dish is exquisite. The most impressive dish is wagyu beef mushroom rice! Perfect taste! Grilled baby chicken also very great!”
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“Food is so tasty and delicate! Every dish is exquisite. The most impressive dish is wagyu beef mushroom rice! Perfect taste! Grilled baby chicken also very great!”May 2026
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Lamb chops Net +1
“The food was excellent overall, with a special highlight for the lamb chops (honestly some of the best we’ve ever had)”
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“The food was excellent overall, with a special highlight for the lamb chops (honestly some of the best we’ve ever had)”January 2026
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Lobster pasta Net +1
“The lobster pasta was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”
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“The lobster pasta was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”January 2026
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Mango sorbet style cake Net +1
“For dessert, we had a mango sorbet style cake and a chocolate mousse, and every single detail was on point. Elegant, well thought out, and delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“For dessert, we had a mango sorbet style cake and a chocolate mousse, and every single detail was on point. Elegant, well thought out, and delicious.”January 2026
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Noodles Net +1
“Business lunch was delicious, I had chicken salad (5/5) and noodles followed by the tart. All food was great! Service by Sirkis was wonderful.”
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“Business lunch was delicious, I had chicken salad (5/5) and noodles followed by the tart. All food was great! Service by Sirkis was wonderful.”April 2026
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Noodles with prawns Net +1
“The food was quite good, but not exceptional. Most dishes were solid and enjoyable, but nothing truly memorable – except for one standout: the noodles with prawns, which were genuinely delicious and a real highlight.”
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“The food was quite good, but not exceptional. Most dishes were solid and enjoyable, but nothing truly memorable – except for one standout: the noodles with prawns, which were genuinely delicious and a real highlight.”January 2026
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Pear sorbet Net +1
“A beautiful surprise for dessert as well: a refined chocolate dome and a brownie served with pear sorbet, both truly exquisite.”
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Review excerpts
“A beautiful surprise for dessert as well: a refined chocolate dome and a brownie served with pear sorbet, both truly exquisite.”January 2026
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Risoto Net +1
“Great view and environment. Amazing food , we have best risoto ever , and we celebrated my wife’s birthday, she loved it . Would like to thanks specially the staff Paul that making this experience even better with his great service always being there . Thanks for all ! Really recommend it”
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“Great view and environment. Amazing food , we have best risoto ever , and we celebrated my wife’s birthday, she loved it . Would like to thanks specially the staff Paul that making this experience even better with his great service always being there . Thanks for all ! Really recommend it”March 2026
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Saturday brunch Net +1
“Saturday Brunch: Great selection and huge portion of dishes, on top of that they are delicious.”
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“Saturday Brunch: Great selection and huge portion of dishes, on top of that they are delicious.”November 2025
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Tart Net +1
“Business lunch was delicious, I had chicken salad (5/5) and noodles followed by the tart. All food was great! Service by Sirkis was wonderful.”
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“Business lunch was delicious, I had chicken salad (5/5) and noodles followed by the tart. All food was great! Service by Sirkis was wonderful.”April 2026
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Tempura maki Net +1
“Overall, the food was excellent, especially the tempura maki, which had a really lovely texture and flavor. I would definitely come back again, but probably not when celebrating an important occasion.”
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“Overall, the food was excellent, especially the tempura maki, which had a really lovely texture and flavor. I would definitely come back again, but probably not when celebrating an important occasion.”November 2025
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Tiramisu Net +1
“Very good chicken starter. Ok beef. Amazing tiramisu.”
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“Very good chicken starter. Ok beef. Amazing tiramisu.”June 2026
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Truffle risotto Net +1
“The truffle risotto was absolutely spectacular, rich, aromatic, and perfectly balanced.”
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“The truffle risotto was absolutely spectacular, rich, aromatic, and perfectly balanced.”January 2026
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Wagyu beef mushroom rice Net +1
“Food is so tasty and delicate! Every dish is exquisite. The most impressive dish is wagyu beef mushroom rice! Perfect taste! Grilled baby chicken also very great!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food is so tasty and delicate! Every dish is exquisite. The most impressive dish is wagyu beef mushroom rice! Perfect taste! Grilled baby chicken also very great!”May 2026
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Wagyu gyoza Net +1
“The Wagyu gyoza were also excellent.”
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“The Wagyu gyoza were also excellent.”January 2026
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Wagyu tenderloin steak Net +1
“The Wagyu tenderloin steak was probably the best steak I’ve ever had in my life, incredibly tender, melting in the mouth, and exceptionally flavorful.”
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“The Wagyu tenderloin steak was probably the best steak I’ve ever had in my life, incredibly tender, melting in the mouth, and exceptionally flavorful.”January 2026
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Korean chicken Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“(we ordered sushi the full stack and korean chicken and octopus from the mains theyre all average tbh ) the cheesecake for sharing wasnt bad but yeah.. everything is average compared to other restaurants in dubai and in this area.”
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Sushi the full stack Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“(we ordered sushi the full stack and korean chicken and octopus from the mains theyre all average tbh ) the cheesecake for sharing wasnt bad but yeah.. everything is average compared to other restaurants in dubai and in this area.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (1)
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Wagyu main course Net −1
“The only thing is the wagyu main course didn’t have a lot of meat, other than that, everything was amazing! Thank you Samuel”
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Critical review excerpts
“The only thing is the wagyu main course didn’t have a lot of meat, other than that, everything was amazing! Thank you Samuel”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Reserve in advance, particularly for weekends or a good view; the restaurant can fill up even at lunchtime.
Ask Panoramic. If the view is your priority, ask specifically about a panoramic table rather than assuming every seat has the same outlook.
Visit Early. Before 6:00 pm, one review reported no minimum spend, making an early visit a potentially simpler way to enjoy the setting.
Consider Indoors. Indoor seating may give a clearer Burj Khalifa view when outdoor umbrellas obstruct the sightline slightly.
Check Brunch Setup. Brunch is more sit-down than party-oriented, and outdoor tables can become hot when the sun is directly overhead.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Tower 2 - Level 54, Address Sky View Hotel - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Burj Khalifa, 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 | 12:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven Service
Service can falter during busy brunches, with one party reporting repeated chasing for drinks and table clearing.
Tight Terrace
The terrace tables are close together, and the smallest tables with the best views may feel cramped.
Maintenance Issues
One lunch reviewer noticed a dusty swing arch, worn fabric, old table coverings and windows needing cleaning.
Limited Party Feel
Despite the nightlife positioning, a Thursday visitor found the music became louder without turning into a dancing or full party atmosphere.
Price Concerns
Some diners feel portions and food quality do not always justify the bill, with complaints about sample-sized dishes and bland flavours.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
180 AED
Grand Business Lunch
“We chose the Grand Business Lunch at 180 AED and it was a great option”Google review · February 2026
around 1500 AED
bill for just two people
“For a bill of around 1500 AED for just two people (without any desserts), we genuinely expected a significantly higher level of service and at least a few truly unforgettable dishes”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
CÉ LA VI is a rooftop restaurant in Downtown Dubai where the Burj Khalifa and skyline are as central to the experience as the food. You can come for a weekday business lunch, order the black truffle risotto, or book dinner and cocktails in a stylish setting with music. The views are especially striking around sunset and at night.
The business lunch is the clearest value play in the reviews. Diners describe a three-course format with protein and vegetarian choices, while the Grand Business Lunch was reported at 180 AED. Other dishes that receive specific praise include chicken satay, lamb chops, lobster pasta and noodles with prawns.
Saturday brunch brings generous portions and regularly replenished drinks, but it is more sit-down than dance-party brunch. Book ahead if you want a strong table, and ask specifically for a panoramic seat; the terrace can be tight, with small tables closest to the best views. Indoor seating may provide a clearer Burj Khalifa sightline when umbrellas get in the way.
Service is often warm and attentive, but busy brunches and occasional lunches have produced slow responses, forgotten orders and uncleared plates. Some reviews also flag dusty or worn furnishings, so expectations should match the premium setting rather than relying on the view alone.