Eugène Eugène

Name: Eugène Eugène
Address: Kempinski Hotel - Sheikh Zayed Rd, Al Barsha, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143798963

Al Barsha

Restaurant Closed 04 379 8963

Eugène Eugène is a modern brasserie in Al Barsha, set inside a greenhouse-like space filled with plants. It suits business lunches, relaxed drinks and lively meals, with reviews especially highlighting the business lunch and truffle pizza.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

778 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Greenhouse Setting

A plant-filled glasshouse, courtyard and garden atmosphere give the restaurant a distinctive indoor-outdoor feel.

Business Lunch

The business lunch is repeatedly described as good value, with high-quality dishes and generous portions.

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What to Eat at Eugène Eugène

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Eugène Eugène, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 4

Business lunch Net +5

“The business lunch menu is a solid choice, starting from 100 AED and going up to 130 AED. It offers good value for money, but a tip is to keep in mind that the price can rise quickly once you add drinks or small extras.”
Cheese fondue with truffle topping Net +2

“For the main dish, I chose the cheese fondue with truffle topping, and it had a rich flavor with a wonderful aroma, making it very satisfying.”
Chocolate fondue Net +2

“The chocolate fondue for dessert was not too sweet and was delicious, but the ingredients had changed from previous offerings.”
Truffle pizza Net +2

“We started with the truffle pizza, which was very tasty, although the portion was smaller than expected.”

Honorable mentions (32)

Crème brûlée Net +1

“For dessert, we had the chocolate fondant and the crème brûlée. Both were delicious and well executed. Like the other dishes, however, the portions were relatively small and not especially filling.”
Avocado and prawn salad Net +1

“Started with fresh oysters, avocado and prawn salad , crispy calamari and finally their signature black cod. Very classy ambience, super service and flawless food.”
Baby chicken Net +1

“Their dishes are super tasty. We have tried their baby chicken, beef steak.”
Beef cheek Net +1

“The scarots were a little under-salted, and the beef cheek was absolutely divine.”
Beetroot salad Net +1

“We highly recommend the cordon bleu quite rich in calories but excellent taste, and the beetroot salad”
Butter garlic prawns + rice Net +1

“The butter garlic prawns + rice and crème brûlée was spot on!”
Cauliflower soup Net +1

“My cauliflower soup was delicate, and the roast beef with mashed potatoes was delightful.”
Classic mille feuille Net +1

“For desserts, the classic mille feuille was good, but my favorite was definitely the fondant au chocolat.”
Cordon bleu Net +1

“We highly recommend the cordon bleu quite rich in calories but excellent taste, and the beetroot salad”
Courgette pasta Net +1

“They have a super business lunch with cucumber gaspachio and a lovely courgette pasta.”
Crispy calamari Net +1

“Started with fresh oysters, avocado and prawn salad , crispy calamari and finally their signature black cod. Very classy ambience, super service and flawless food.”
Cucumber gaspachio Net +1

“They have a super business lunch with cucumber gaspachio and a lovely courgette pasta.”
Dover sole Net +1

“For the main course, we ordered the Dover sole, one of the more expensive dishes on the menu. It was excellent, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor.”
Foie gras Net +1

“We had the carpaccio and the foie gras as starters which were phenomenal.”
Fresh oysters Net +1

“Started with fresh oysters, avocado and prawn salad , crispy calamari and finally their signature black cod. Very classy ambience, super service and flawless food.”
Goat’s cheese salad Net +1

“Pro tip- go for the goat’s cheese salad- it’s fabulous.”
Ice cream Net +1

“And the ice cream? Absolutely amaziiiiing”
Lime sorbet Net +1

“Everything was really tasty, especially the lime sorbet desert was very nice balanced and flavorful.”
Onion gratin soup Net +1

“The onion gratin soup we started with was delicious and filling, with bread included.”
Onion soup Net +1

“The food was consistently good, starting with the onion soup served at the beginning, which was delicious as always.”
Paris brest Net +1

“next for dessert we had the tart and Paris Brest which was delicious”
Pavlova Net +1

“A special mention goes to the truffle deluxe cordon bleu, which was simply outstanding, and the pavlova for dessert, surprisingly light and delicate compared to what I’ve experienced elsewhere.”
Pici Net +1

“I love good pasta and the pici was perfect.”
Roast beef with mashed potatoes Net +1

“My cauliflower soup was delicate, and the roast beef with mashed potatoes was delightful.”
Sea buss with rice and mushroom Net +1

“The French cuisine was delicious,every dish felt refined, I had a sea buss with rice and mushroom.”
Signature black cod Net +1

“Started with fresh oysters, avocado and prawn salad , crispy calamari and finally their signature black cod. Very classy ambience, super service and flawless food.”
Sourdough boule Net +1

“A favorite is the sourdough boule.”
Steak tartar Net +1

“The food was very good, especially since we loved the steak tartar was so fresh.”
Truffle deluxe cordon bleu Net +1

“A special mention goes to the truffle deluxe cordon bleu, which was simply outstanding, and the pavlova for dessert, surprisingly light and delicate compared to what I’ve experienced elsewhere.”
Wagyu beef carpaccio Net +1

“My favorite dishes were definitely les escargots de Bourgogne, the wagyu beef carpaccio, and le Bavette à l’échalote.”
Whole baby chicken Net +1

“For our mains we had the bavette steak and the whole baby chicken which were great. Highly recommend.”
Ratatouille Net 0

Mixed feedback

“My son really enjoyed the truffle pizza, and the ratatouille was good as well.”

Drinks 1

Spritz eugene Net +1

“For cocktails, I really recommend the Spritz Eugene, very fresh and delicious.”

What to Avoid (13)

Food 10

Chocolate mousse Net −1

“My Shrimps were ok but the ratatouille again tasteless and the pic of our experience was the creme brulee were we are still looking for the vanilla that we did not find visually and by taste, the chocolate mousse was not even interesting, the end result is that we left pretty much everything in our plate...”
Chocolate profiterole Net −1

“For dessert, I had a chocolate profiterole, which I found disappointing as it wasn't the traditional version I expected.”
Cod fish Net −1

“Moving on to the mains, the cod fish was overwhelmingly salty, so I switched to seabass, only to find it overcooked and still too salty.”
Local kingfish Net −1

“Finally, I settled on local kingfish, which had good flavor but was undercooked—quite the rollercoaster!”
Mushroom chicken Net −1

“I wont add that once we reach home i had stomach pain, but really from the start and the fried vegetables/shrimps very greasy to the Tartare tasteless, as a main the mushroom chicken was as well tasteless including the sauce.”
Paris sour Net −1

“The Paris Sour c’est pas terrible… but overall everything else was great.”
Quinoa and avocado salad Net −1

“I was offered a very simple quinoa and avocado salad, which was very basic.”
Scarots Net −1

“The scarots were a little under-salted, and the beef cheek was absolutely divine.”
Seabass Net −1

“Moving on to the mains, the cod fish was overwhelmingly salty, so I switched to seabass, only to find it overcooked and still too salty.”
Tartare Net −1

“I wont add that once we reach home i had stomach pain, but really from the start and the fried vegetables/shrimps very greasy to the Tartare tasteless, as a main the mushroom chicken was as well tasteless including the sauce.”

Drinks 3

Aperol spritz Net −1

“We sampled the aperol spritz (could use more prosecco), the spicy margarita (needed additional limes) and the strawberry cocktail (a little too sweet).”
Spicy margarita Net −1

“We sampled the aperol spritz (could use more prosecco), the spicy margarita (needed additional limes) and the strawberry cocktail (a little too sweet).”
Strawberry cocktail Net −1

“We sampled the aperol spritz (could use more prosecco), the spicy margarita (needed additional limes) and the strawberry cocktail (a little too sweet).”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Request Outside. Ask for outdoor seating when booking; one reviewer said it can be difficult to secure without requesting it.

Book Ahead. Reserve in advance for business lunch, especially if you want a particular table or are celebrating.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Kempinski Hotel - Sheikh Zayed Rd

Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai

04 379 8963

Mon	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Tue	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Wed	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Thu	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Fri	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Smoking Bar

Smoking is allowed at the bar inside the restaurant, which can affect nearby diners, children and pregnant guests.

Slow Service

Some diners waited nearly an hour for food without updates, with one table needing to ask several staff members.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

120Dhs/per

evening menu

“At least the evening menu at 120Dhs/per was not good at all to both our taste”

Google review · April 2026

300 aed

steak

“the type where you pay 300 aed for a few mouth fulls of good steak”

Google review · January 2026

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The Bottom Line

Eugène Eugène is a modern brasserie in Al Barsha with a greenhouse-style setting, leafy courtyard and central bar. The space is the main draw: it works for a business lunch, a sunny outdoor meal, drinks after shopping, or a lively evening with friends. The business lunch is repeatedly praised for value, while the truffle pizza, truffle deluxe cordon bleu and Spritz Eugene are useful starting points from the reviews.

Food quality is uneven across visits, but there are clear standouts. Diners enjoyed the Dover sole, beef cheek, bavette, escargots, desserts and cheese fondue with truffle topping. The cordon bleu and chocolate fondant receive particularly strong mentions.

Portions vary by dish; one detailed dinner review found several plates relatively small, while other guests described servings as generous. Service can be warm and efficient, but long waits and missed updates were reported, including an almost hour-long delay for food. The room becomes noisy when busy, and smoking is allowed at the bar, a serious consideration for families or anyone sensitive to smoke.

Ask for outdoor seating when booking, reserve ahead for business lunch, and check allergy accommodations directly before visiting. Business lunch pricing was reported at 100–130 AED before extras.