DUO Gastrobar Dubai Hills

Name: DUO Gastrobar Dubai Hills
Address: Dubai Hills Business Park, Building 4 Ground Floor, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971526866249

Dubai Hills Estate

Restaurant Open now 0 526 866 249

DUO Gastrobar is a European and Mediterranean restaurant with subtle Asian influences in Dubai Hills Estate. Reviews point to a thoughtful dinner menu—especially the tuna ceviche and truffle cabbage—alongside a well-regarded breakfast with syrniki and specialty coffee.

Reputation Score

4.9

★★★★★

1,524 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Standout dishes

The truffle cabbage, tuna ceviche, beef tartare and oxtail pie repeatedly emerge as memorable orders.

Open kitchen

You can watch the chefs plate and send dishes out from the open kitchen, adding interest to dinner.

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What to Eat at DUO Gastrobar Dubai Hills

These items at DUO Gastrobar Dubai Hills got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 4

Tuna ceviche Net +3

“10/10 great food, every dish was as delicious as it looked, every bite was fantastic. The tuna ceviche is a must try.”
Beef tartare Net +3

“We enjoyed lamb, beef, beef tartare and oysters, and every dish was absolutely superb. The oysters were incredibly fresh with a bright, clean finish. The beef tartare was perfectly balanced, rich and delicate in all the right ways. The lamb was tender and full of flavor, while the beef was cooked with such precision that it nearly melted in your mouth.”
Oxtail pie Net +3

“I really wanted to try the oxtail pie after seeing it on Instagram, and it did not disappoint.”
Truffle cabbage Net +2

“We had the beef tartare, tuna ceviche, orzo with beef cheek, ravioli, oxtail pie, pate, truffle cabbage. Every single dish impressed and stood out.”

Honorable mentions (42)

Atlantic cod Net +1

“I had the Atlantic cod, which was nice but tiny, while my partner had the crab pasta, which was slightly overcooked and had a small portion size considering the high price.”
Avocado bruschetta with smoked buratta Net +1

“I’m not usually ordering Avo on toast cause lately, at certain places the bread they use is impossible to cut, here at Duo they’ve a Avocado Bruschetta with smoked Buratta, ooohhh so good the dressing on top !!”
Beef carpaccio Net +1

“We started with the tuna ceviche, the yellowtail with black truffle, and the beef carpaccio; then we had the cod, the salmon, and the seabass. Every dish was delicious.”
Beef cheek Net +1

“The duck ravioli and beef cheek were superb as was the cod with miso.”
Beef cheeks and chanterelles Net +1

“I specifically enjoyed the beef cheeks and chanterelles dish that she suggested. It was so delicious and well done!”
Beef cheeks orzo Net +1

“Main course beef cheeks orzo was melt in the mouth: porcini orzo was delicion and the black cod fabulous.”
Beef tartare with parmesan foam & aioli Net +1

“Chef Demitri’s take on Beef Tartare with parmesan foam & aioli among other things, pure love, then we had Salmon with truffle sauce ( a very Dubai inspired dish ) & the sweet Tomato salad, the tomatoes were actually sweet & juicy.”
Black cod Net +1

“Main course beef cheeks orzo was melt in the mouth: porcini orzo was delicion and the black cod fabulous.”
Brocollini with pine nuts Net +1

“We had a great time enjoying their signatures: cabbage with black truffle, brocollini with pine nuts - something very unique and light yet delicious!”
Cabbage with black truffle Net +1

“We had a great time enjoying their signatures: cabbage with black truffle, brocollini with pine nuts - something very unique and light yet delicious!”
Cacio e pepe Net +1

“Cacio e Pepe was good too but the pasta was little tough, could have been cooked an extra minute, otherwise was great.”
Citrus raffa Net +1

“- The highlight for me was the citrus raffa – a Russian-style coffee with a citrus twist; slightly pricey but absolutely worth trying for its bold, balanced flavor”
Cod Net +1

“We started with the tuna ceviche, the yellowtail with black truffle, and the beef carpaccio; then we had the cod, the salmon, and the seabass. Every dish was delicious.”
Cod with miso Net +1

“The duck ravioli and beef cheek were superb as was the cod with miso.”
Dehydrated beetroot Net +1

“Starters were dehydrated beetroot which had a deep rich flavour.”
Dibba bay oysters Net +1

“we started with some Dibba Bay oysters, i was happy that they went local, cause local sourcing is great for the environment and also these oysters taste as good as imported ones.”
Dranik Net +1

“- We tried the Dranik – a traditional Eastern European hash brown with turkey, mushrooms, and a rich, flavorful sauce – beautifully executed and satisfying”
Duck ravioli Net +1

“The duck ravioli and beef cheek were superb as was the cod with miso.”
Dumplings soup Net +1

“They’ve a dumplings soup, which was light, refreshing and flavorful, we were fasting so it was a good thing break the fast with.”
Hokkaido scallops Net +1

“For mains we had Hokkaido Scallops & Lamb Lion, both dishes were well composed & again the ingredients quality stood out for me.”
Hugo Net +1

“The negroni and hugo were top drinks.”
Kids meal Net +1

“I did order a kids meal for my daughter, I mean it was so tasty that it should be on mains!! Even the picture of the kids food isn’t fair on how amazing the taste was!”
Lamb lion Net +1

“For mains we had Hokkaido Scallops & Lamb Lion, both dishes were well composed & again the ingredients quality stood out for me.”
Lamb loin Net +1

“Truffle cabbage, lamb loin and oxtail pie are 5 out of 5!!!”
Lamb loin main Net +1

“Our favourite dish was the Zucchini flowers stuffed with Crab and the Lamb loin main.”
Liver pate Net +1

“Highlights of the meal were the appetisers — the bread & butter was so fluffy; the liver pate was delicious even for someone who usually doesn’t eat pate & the cabbage!”
Orzo with beef cheek Net +1

“We had the beef tartare, tuna ceviche, orzo with beef cheek, ravioli, oxtail pie, pate, truffle cabbage. Every single dish impressed and stood out.”
Pana cotta with prunes Net +1

“They’ve a pana cotta with prunes, yes that’s right prunes, oh so good !”
Passion fruit and gorgonzola Net +1

“Desert passion fruit and Gorgonzola was tremendous.”
Porcini orzo Net +1

“Main course beef cheeks orzo was melt in the mouth: porcini orzo was delicion and the black cod fabulous.”
Riesling Net +1

“Food really fresh and tasty, wine (Riesling) was fresh and crisp and the staff were attentive, friendly and accommodating.”
Salmon Net +1

“We started with the tuna ceviche, the yellowtail with black truffle, and the beef carpaccio; then we had the cod, the salmon, and the seabass. Every dish was delicious.”
Salmon with truffle sauce Net +1

“Chef Demitri’s take on Beef Tartare with parmesan foam & aioli among other things, pure love, then we had Salmon with truffle sauce ( a very Dubai inspired dish ) & the sweet Tomato salad, the tomatoes were actually sweet & juicy.”
Seabass Net +1

“We started with the tuna ceviche, the yellowtail with black truffle, and the beef carpaccio; then we had the cod, the salmon, and the seabass. Every dish was delicious.”
Spicy eggplant Net +1

“The starters were amazing, unique and very delicious specially spicy eggplant.”
Sweet tomato salad Net +1

“Chef Demitri’s take on Beef Tartare with parmesan foam & aioli among other things, pure love, then we had Salmon with truffle sauce ( a very Dubai inspired dish ) & the sweet Tomato salad, the tomatoes were actually sweet & juicy.”
Tomato gnocchi Net +1

“I enjoyed everything we had, but my favorite was the tomato gnocchi. I am not even a fan of gnocchi in general but the sauce was just outstanding.”
Truffle cabbage with parmesan foam Net +1

“Truffle cabbage with Parmesan foam was a highlight.”
Tuna and tomato bruschetta Net +1

“- The tuna and tomato bruschetta stood out for its creative garnish of grated boiled potato and the nourishing texture of the pampelico-style bread”
Yellowtail with black truffle Net +1

“We started with the tuna ceviche, the yellowtail with black truffle, and the beef carpaccio; then we had the cod, the salmon, and the seabass. Every dish was delicious.”
Young cabbage with truffle Net +1

“Young cabbage with truffle, I told the service that this is possibly the best thing to have been done to a cabbage :) delicious!”
Zucchini flowers stuffed with crab Net +1

“Our favourite dish was the Zucchini flowers stuffed with Crab and the Lamb loin main.”

Drinks 1

Negroni Net +2

“Their cocktails were amazing especially their negroni and the food was splendid!”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Crab pasta Net −1

“I had the Atlantic cod, which was nice but tiny, while my partner had the crab pasta, which was slightly overcooked and had a small portion size considering the high price.”
Liver Net −1

“Food is good, my liver could have been cooked little more, it was little undercooked but tasty.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try cabbage. Order the truffle cabbage, especially with the Parmesan sauce; several diners treated it as a highlight.

Ask recommendations. Ask the front-of-house team for suggestions based on your preferences; reviewers found them knowledgeable about the menu.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Dubai Hills Business Park, Building 4 Ground Floor

Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai

0 526 866 249

Mon	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Higher pricing

One diner found the prices higher than expected, although a drinks promotion helped soften the bill.

Limited gluten-free

The menu was described as different and well done, but one reviewer wanted more gluten-free choices.

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The Bottom Line

DUO Gastrobar is a polished but relaxed restaurant in Dubai Hills Estate, serving European and Mediterranean food with subtle Asian influences. Dinner is the main draw for many reviewers: the tuna ceviche, beef tartare, truffle cabbage and oxtail pie are among the dishes that come up with the most detail, while the open kitchen lets you watch the chefs at work. Breakfast deserves its own visit.

The syrniki—Eastern European cottage-cheese pancakes served with mascarpone and berries—were praised alongside the scramble, dranik and creative coffees. There is also a separate vegan menu, and staff are noted for handling allergies thoughtfully, including adapting a dessert without nuts. The setting leans cosy and refined rather than loud: subtle lighting, relaxed music, blonde wood and an open kitchen.

Service is consistently described as attentive and knowledgeable, with useful recommendations. Families may appreciate small gestures such as children's meals arriving first and blankets for chilly air conditioning. There are a few caveats.

One diner found prices higher than expected, and another felt the Atlantic cod and crab pasta portions did not justify their prices. Gluten-free choice was also described as limited, while isolated feedback mentioned undercooked liver and tough pasta. Valet parking is available, and booking ahead is sensible when the restaurant is busy.