Tunisian dishes
The chicken makloub is praised as juicy, authentic and tasting like Tunisia.
DeCarlo
Dubai Silicon Oasis
DeCarlo is a Tunisian-leaning restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis with Italian and Mediterranean touches, a calm dining room, and a café-style coffee and breakfast offering. Reviews point especially to authentic Tunisian dishes such as chicken makloub and a well-regarded Arabic breakfast.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
170 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Calm setting
Several reviews describe DeCarlo as quiet and peaceful, making it suitable for an unhurried coffee or meal.
Breakfast value
The Arabic breakfast includes poached eggs, foul, labneh, coffee, fresh juice and hot bread, with reviewers calling it good value.
Iftar meals
Ramadan diners reported fresh, tasty food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere during iftar.
Coffee quality
The coffee is described as rich, smooth and carefully prepared, with a relaxing atmosphere around it.
Outdoor flexibility
One reviewer was allowed to sit outside with a cat while enjoying cake and coffee.
Broad menu
Alongside Tunisian dishes, reviews mention Italian options including pizza, pasta and Eggs Benedict.
What to Eat at DeCarlo 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 DeCarlo, 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 DeCarlo got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 2
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Iftar Net +2
“We went for iftar on the last day of ramadan, and must say we really enjoyed the food. Almost tasted like home cooking and the service was excellent.”
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“We went for iftar on the last day of ramadan, and must say we really enjoyed the food. Almost tasted like home cooking and the service was excellent.”March 2025
“We had Iftar at Decarlo. It was our first time. Our experience was amazing! Food was very fresh and tasty.”March 2025
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Pizza Net +2
“Nice place to visit. Delicious pizza 🍕”
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“Nice place to visit. Delicious pizza 🍕”June 2026
“The pizza was delicious and the Ice cream was absolutely amazing!”September 2025
Honorable mentions (23)
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Arabic breakfast Net +1
“Great breakfast specially the Arabic breakfast was so good and a great value”
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“Great breakfast specially the Arabic breakfast was so good and a great value”February 2026
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Arabic breakfast with poached eggs Net +1
“Great food at a very reasonable price. I went at breakfast and took an Arabic breakfast with poached eggs. The foul was great labneh super fresh and the eggs perfect. There was a coffee and a fresh juice along with hot fluffy bread I would certainly go again and take the Arabic breakfast again.”
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“Great food at a very reasonable price. I went at breakfast and took an Arabic breakfast with poached eggs. The foul was great labneh super fresh and the eggs perfect. There was a coffee and a fresh juice along with hot fluffy bread I would certainly go again and take the Arabic breakfast again.”February 2026
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Breek Net +1
“Their food is absolutely delicious and the service is great. I’d definitely recommend trying the Fricassé and the Breek both are amazing!”
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“Their food is absolutely delicious and the service is great. I’d definitely recommend trying the Fricassé and the Breek both are amazing!”December 2025
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Brika bel thon Net +1
“I’ve tried kaskrout kafteji , brika bel thon , Tunisian salad , all tasted yummy and Fresh”
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“I’ve tried kaskrout kafteji , brika bel thon , Tunisian salad , all tasted yummy and Fresh”February 2025
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Burger Net +1
“The burger was absolutely outstanding—fresh, juicy, packed with flavour, and cooked to perfection.”
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“The burger was absolutely outstanding—fresh, juicy, packed with flavour, and cooked to perfection.”June 2026
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Cheese croissant Net +1
“The cheese croissant was perfectly baked—golden, flaky, and filled with rich, creamy cheese that melted in my mouth.”
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“The cheese croissant was perfectly baked—golden, flaky, and filled with rich, creamy cheese that melted in my mouth.”January 2025
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Chicken makloub Net +1
“Very authentic Tunisian food the chicken makloub is very juicy taste straight from Tunisia”
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“Very authentic Tunisian food the chicken makloub is very juicy taste straight from Tunisia”May 2026
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Chocolate fondant Net +1
“Today I had Iftar at Decarlo, it’s was amazing , I had fish tastira and I ordered chocolate fondant for the dessert, everything tasted so good and fresh and the service is super, the staff are friendly and cheerful.”
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“Today I had Iftar at Decarlo, it’s was amazing , I had fish tastira and I ordered chocolate fondant for the dessert, everything tasted so good and fresh and the service is super, the staff are friendly and cheerful.”March 2025
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Eggs benedict with avocado Net +1
“” Eggs Benedict with avocado was great but heavily spiced. I recommend! Great flavors but not Tunisian food sadly.”
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“” Eggs Benedict with avocado was great but heavily spiced. I recommend! Great flavors but not Tunisian food sadly.”October 2025
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English breakfast Net +1
“Also, their English breakfast is great value for money.”
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“Also, their English breakfast is great value for money.”January 2025
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Fish tastira Net +1
“Today I had Iftar at Decarlo, it’s was amazing , I had fish tastira and I ordered chocolate fondant for the dessert, everything tasted so good and fresh and the service is super, the staff are friendly and cheerful.”
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“Today I had Iftar at Decarlo, it’s was amazing , I had fish tastira and I ordered chocolate fondant for the dessert, everything tasted so good and fresh and the service is super, the staff are friendly and cheerful.”March 2025
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French toast Net +1
“Very delicious food service is amazing and French toast is unreal would definitely recommend”
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“Very delicious food service is amazing and French toast is unreal would definitely recommend”November 2024
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Fricassé Net +1
“Their food is absolutely delicious and the service is great. I’d definitely recommend trying the Fricassé and the Breek both are amazing!”
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“Their food is absolutely delicious and the service is great. I’d definitely recommend trying the Fricassé and the Breek both are amazing!”December 2025
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Handmade pasta Net +1
“The handmade pasta is exquisite, the meats are tender and perfectly cooked, and the flavors are balanced and memorable.”
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“The handmade pasta is exquisite, the meats are tender and perfectly cooked, and the flavors are balanced and memorable.”April 2025
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Ice cream Net +1
“The pizza was delicious and the Ice cream was absolutely amazing!”
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“The pizza was delicious and the Ice cream was absolutely amazing!”September 2025
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Kaskrout kafteji Net +1
“I’ve tried kaskrout kafteji , brika bel thon , Tunisian salad , all tasted yummy and Fresh”
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“I’ve tried kaskrout kafteji , brika bel thon , Tunisian salad , all tasted yummy and Fresh”February 2025
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Lablabi Net +1
“Amazing place for tunisian food lovers we had makloub tuna so delicious they also have succulent Lablabi”
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“Amazing place for tunisian food lovers we had makloub tuna so delicious they also have succulent Lablabi”January 2025
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Makloub tuna Net +1
“Amazing place for tunisian food lovers we had makloub tuna so delicious they also have succulent Lablabi”
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“Amazing place for tunisian food lovers we had makloub tuna so delicious they also have succulent Lablabi”January 2025
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Mediterranean platter Net +1
“The Mediterranean platter was vibrant and fresh, with tender tuna, perfectly seasoned potatoes, and a delightful mix of flavors that were as pleasing to the palate as they were to the eyes.”
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“The Mediterranean platter was vibrant and fresh, with tender tuna, perfectly seasoned potatoes, and a delightful mix of flavors that were as pleasing to the palate as they were to the eyes.”December 2024
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Oreo pancake Net +1
“My daughter had Oreo pancake and said “FIVE STARS!” Eggs Benedict with avocado was great but heavily spiced.”
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“My daughter had Oreo pancake and said “FIVE STARS!” Eggs Benedict with avocado was great but heavily spiced.”October 2025
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Snickers cake Net +1
“I’ve had a very yammi snickers cake with a cup of coffee.”
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“I’ve had a very yammi snickers cake with a cup of coffee.”January 2026
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Tunisan food makloub Net +1
“Beef burger was the worst i ever tried.. the rest of tunisan food makloub and tunisian plate was ok vibes are very good also service. But they need to work on their food quality”
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“Beef burger was the worst i ever tried.. the rest of tunisan food makloub and tunisian plate was ok vibes are very good also service. But they need to work on their food quality”October 2025
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Tunisian salad Net +1
“I’ve tried kaskrout kafteji , brika bel thon , Tunisian salad , all tasted yummy and Fresh”
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“I’ve tried kaskrout kafteji , brika bel thon , Tunisian salad , all tasted yummy and Fresh”February 2025
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Berry tea Net +1
“The rush hour berry tea is nice however the 2 pastas were bland.”
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“The rush hour berry tea is nice however the 2 pastas were bland.”May 2025
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Cappuccino Net +1
“Paired with a smooth and aromatic cappuccino, it was the ultimate morning treat.”
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“Paired with a smooth and aromatic cappuccino, it was the ultimate morning treat.”January 2025
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Lemonade with almonds on top Net +1
“I sat outside to rest and ordered a lemonade with almonds on top, it exceeded my expectations and was so good!”
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“I sat outside to rest and ordered a lemonade with almonds on top, it exceeded my expectations and was so good!”May 2026
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Matcha drink Net +1
“The dessert was stunning, both visually and in taste, while the matcha drink added a refreshing finish to the meal.”
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“The dessert was stunning, both visually and in taste, while the matcha drink added a refreshing finish to the meal.”December 2024
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Salted caramel latte Net +1
“Incredible salted caramel latte, the staff are very friendly and accommodating.”
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“Incredible salted caramel latte, the staff are very friendly and accommodating.”January 2025
What to Avoid (8)
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Beef burger Net −1
“Beef burger was the worst i ever tried.. the rest of tunisan food makloub and tunisian plate was ok vibes are very good also service. But they need to work on their food quality”
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“Beef burger was the worst i ever tried.. the rest of tunisan food makloub and tunisian plate was ok vibes are very good also service. But they need to work on their food quality”October 2025
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Brik with no tuna no shrimps Net −1
“I had poison from the food just i tried it soup expired and brik with no tuna no shrimps paella”
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“I had poison from the food just i tried it soup expired and brik with no tuna no shrimps paella”March 2025
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Buratta pasta Net −1
“For the cabonara as spoken on the phone to the supervisor felt i was just eating spaghetti with tidbits of bacon, no other taste and the buratta pasta was bland as well, kinda disappointed especially during a quiet period and 40min wait.”
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“For the cabonara as spoken on the phone to the supervisor felt i was just eating spaghetti with tidbits of bacon, no other taste and the buratta pasta was bland as well, kinda disappointed especially during a quiet period and 40min wait.”May 2025
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Cabonara Net −1
“For the cabonara as spoken on the phone to the supervisor felt i was just eating spaghetti with tidbits of bacon, no other taste and the buratta pasta was bland as well, kinda disappointed especially during a quiet period and 40min wait.”
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“For the cabonara as spoken on the phone to the supervisor felt i was just eating spaghetti with tidbits of bacon, no other taste and the buratta pasta was bland as well, kinda disappointed especially during a quiet period and 40min wait.”May 2025
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Pasta sea food Net −1
“I order just 1 ramadan iftar menu and 1 pasta sea food which is first time I see and smell this kind of food I had poison from the food”
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“I order just 1 ramadan iftar menu and 1 pasta sea food which is first time I see and smell this kind of food I had poison from the food”March 2025
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Ramadan iftar menu Net −1
“I order just 1 ramadan iftar menu and 1 pasta sea food which is first time I see and smell this kind of food I had poison from the food”
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“I order just 1 ramadan iftar menu and 1 pasta sea food which is first time I see and smell this kind of food I had poison from the food”March 2025
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Latte Net −1
“I completely regret visiting this restaurant. The food was unacceptable: the latte tasted exactly like a cappuccino, the Tunisian coffee was served without milk, the cake had a thin white thread inside, and the pancakes had a strong fishy, unpleasant smell my kid couldn’t finish …”
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“I completely regret visiting this restaurant. The food was unacceptable: the latte tasted exactly like a cappuccino, the Tunisian coffee was served without milk, the cake had a thin white thread inside, and the pancakes had a strong fishy, unpleasant smell my kid couldn’t finish …”June 2025
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Tunisian coffee Net −1
“I completely regret visiting this restaurant. The food was unacceptable: the latte tasted exactly like a cappuccino, the Tunisian coffee was served without milk, the cake had a thin white thread inside, and the pancakes had a strong fishy, unpleasant smell my kid couldn’t finish …”
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“I completely regret visiting this restaurant. The food was unacceptable: the latte tasted exactly like a cappuccino, the Tunisian coffee was served without milk, the cake had a thin white thread inside, and the pancakes had a strong fishy, unpleasant smell my kid couldn’t finish …”June 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Tunisian. Start with Tunisian specialities such as chicken makloub, fricassé or brik, which receive the clearest dish-specific praise.
Order breakfast. For a morning visit, the Arabic breakfast is a strong pick: it includes eggs, foul, labneh, coffee, juice and bread.
Allow time. Build in extra time for pasta or larger orders: one quiet-period visit still took close to 40 minutes.
Check order. Before settling in, confirm that every dish has been entered; one review recorded repeated forgotten items.
Look carefully. The venue can be easy to miss: a reviewer found it just to the left of the shopping centre’s main entrance.
Try lemonade. If you want a non-coffee drink, the almond-topped lemonade was specifically recommended by the staff and exceeded one reviewer’s expectations.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Center, Cedre Villas Community Centre
Nadd Hessa - Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food inconsistency
Some recent reviews report undercooked food, bland flavours, unpleasant smells and a decline from earlier visits.
Long waits
Two pasta dishes reportedly took close to 40 minutes during a quiet period and were eventually taken away.
Order errors
A dinner review says several ordered dishes were forgotten, leaving only two of five orders served.
Burger quality
One reviewer found the beef burger especially poor, although the Tunisian dishes and atmosphere were better received.
Complaint handling
One customer said staff ignored complaints about food problems and provided no solution or compensation.
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The Bottom Line
DeCarlo is a Tunisian-focused restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis, with Italian and café-style choices alongside the North African menu. The clearest reason to visit is the Tunisian food: reviewers specifically mention chicken makloub, fricassé, breek, brika and fish tastira. The Arabic breakfast is another useful option, with poached eggs, foul, labneh, coffee, fresh juice and hot bread described as good value.
The setting gets consistent praise for being calm, quiet and warmly decorated. It suits a relaxed coffee, an early dinner or a family meal, and reviewers have also enjoyed Ramadan iftar here. Coffee, pizza, desserts and breakfast pastries broaden the appeal beyond a Tunisian-only meal.
There is a quality caveat. Alongside many reports of fresh, authentic and delicious food, some customers describe bland or undercooked dishes, a poor beef burger, unpleasant smells and serious concerns about one meal’s hygiene. Service is often praised, but other reviews mention forgotten orders, a 40-minute pasta wait and unsatisfactory responses to complaints.
Confirm your full order and allow extra time, particularly for pasta. The venue can also be easy to spot only once you are near the left side of the shopping centre’s main entrance.