Kerala flavours
Reviews describe authentic Kerala cooking, from soft-rice meals and pappadam to beef curry, dosa and flaky porotta.
Delizio Restaurant & Cafe
Al Karama
Delizio Restaurant & Cafe is a casual Kerala-focused restaurant near Karama Park, known for affordable meals, tea and snacks. Reviews point to dishes such as beef fry and Kerala-style biriyani, with a renovated dining area and large RTA parking opposite.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
360 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Beef fry
Beef fry is repeatedly praised, including alongside meals and tea and as part of a recommended casual meal.
Affordable dining
Several customers describe the food as reasonably priced enough for regular meals or daily visits.
Parking access
The restaurant is near Karama Park, with a large RTA parking area directly opposite according to one review.
Expanded seating
A renovation added more dine-in space, improving on the restaurant's previously compact setup.
Tea snacks
Customers specifically recommend the chai and evening snacks for meeting friends or a lighter visit.
On-time service
Many reviews praise friendly, prompt service, and one delivery customer reported receiving the order on time.
Onam Sadhya
A workplace order of Onam Sadhya was well received by both Kerala and non-Kerala colleagues.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. For delivery, leave extra time and confirm the ETA: one order promised 15–20 minutes but never arrived after 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Check delivery. If ordering by phone, reconfirm availability and timing, since one reviewer says delivery was repeatedly refused by the phone attendant.
Use parking. If driving, check the huge RTA parking area opposite the restaurant, which a customer found convenient.
Try beef fry. Beef fry is one of the clearest repeat recommendations, including with meals and tea and as a dry-fry side.
Try local dishes. For a Kerala-focused order, consider Chicken Vazhayila Pothi, which one reviewer called the meal's highlight.
Avoid shawarma. Skip the kabab shawarma if choosing from the special board; one customer specifically did not recommend it.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Khazna Mall Karama Park
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery delays
One customer waited 1 hour and 15 minutes without receiving an order after being given repeated five-minute estimates.
Order follow-up
A customer said staff forgot the same order twice and required repeated reminders, especially during a midnight visit.
Phone handling
One review reports a rude phone attendant who often refused delivery requests.
Shawarma warning
The kabab shawarma received a clear negative review and was not recommended by the customer who tried it.
Food complaint
A customer reported that beef kondattam was not fresh and felt the complaint was not acknowledged.
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The Bottom Line
Delizio Restaurant & Cafe is a casual Kerala-focused spot near Karama Park for affordable meals, tea and snacks. The strongest reason to consider it is the food’s Kerala character: reviews highlight beef fry, biriyani, Kerala-style meals and dishes such as Chicken Vazhayila Pothi. The restaurant also handled an Onam Sadhya order successfully for a workplace, including for non-Kerala colleagues.
The setting is compact but casual, and a renovation added more dine-in space. Customers describe the atmosphere as cozy, neat and welcoming, while a large RTA parking area opposite is useful if you are driving. Chai and evening snacks are a recurring recommendation for a lighter visit with friends.
Service is often described as friendly and prompt, but the reviews are not completely consistent. Several delivery complaints mention long waits, inaccurate arrival updates and one order that never arrived; another customer said staff forgot an order twice. If ordering in, confirm availability and timing rather than relying on the first estimate.
One review also reported an unappealing kabab shawarma, while beef kondattam was described as not fresh. For a first visit, the better-supported choices are beef fry, biriyani, Kerala meals or the Chicken Vazhayila Pothi.