Relaxed ambience
The spacious, leafy outdoor area and quieter mood suit conversations better than a loud party brunch.
Garth
Al Barsha
Garth is a Southern European neo-bistro in The 9 Lounge at Kempinski Mall of the Emirates in Al Barsha, with Italian, Greek and Southern French influences. Reviews point to it for a relaxed meal, especially its breakfast and Saturday brunch, in a stylish indoor or outdoor setting.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
179 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast choice
Breakfast runs from 9 to 12, with options including English breakfast, granola bowl, croque madam and salmon toast.
Seafood dishes
Poached sea bass, sea bass ceviche, linguine and the seafood trio were all specifically praised by diners.
Dessert standout
Tiramisu is repeatedly singled out, including one review calling it among Dubai’s best.
Attentive service
Reviews describe staff as professional and accommodating, including a fish dish remade to match a guest’s preference.
Live music
The venue has hosted DJs, live piano and acoustic music, adding atmosphere without always overwhelming conversation.
Outdoor shisha
The terrace can be used for outdoor dining with shisha, while the interior is described as cozy.
What to Eat at Garth 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 Garth, 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 Garth got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Tiramisu Net +6
“The desserts were good as well, especially the tiramisu.”
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“The desserts were good as well, especially the tiramisu.”January 2022
“Food is delicious. 👍🏻 one of the best tiramisu in Dubai”January 2022
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Poached sea bass Net +3
“You will like their food, we ordered the poached Seabass and their beef. and just wow.”
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“You will like their food, we ordered the poached Seabass and their beef. and just wow.”February 2022
“I tried the greek salad, poached seabass and Tiramisu and all were delicious.”November 2021
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Cocktails/mocktails Net +2
“Garth is a Southern European Neo bistro with an interesting menu and offers delicious food and creative cocktails/mocktails.”
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“Garth is a Southern European Neo bistro with an interesting menu and offers delicious food and creative cocktails/mocktails.”November 2021
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Greek salad Net +2
“I tried the Greek salad and poached sea bass. Both I would highly recommend. The ingredients are fresh and really flavorful.”
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“I tried the Greek salad and poached sea bass. Both I would highly recommend. The ingredients are fresh and really flavorful.”November 2021
“I tried the greek salad, poached seabass and Tiramisu and all were delicious.”November 2021
Honorable mentions (17)
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Beetroot brownies Net +1
“The dishes I tried and loved are the following: White Asparagus with Caviar, Salmon Tartare, Japanese Black Cod and Beetroot Brownies. And a great service by Jay Pee”
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“The dishes I tried and loved are the following: White Asparagus with Caviar, Salmon Tartare, Japanese Black Cod and Beetroot Brownies. And a great service by Jay Pee”June 2022
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Burrata salad Net +1
“The food is just on another level, loved the new touch on the new menu! We had the seafood trio and the burrata salad first and then the truffle risotto and the grilled scallops and cauliflower steak! And to end it on a sweet note ! The best tiramisu !”
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“The food is just on another level, loved the new touch on the new menu! We had the seafood trio and the burrata salad first and then the truffle risotto and the grilled scallops and cauliflower steak! And to end it on a sweet note ! The best tiramisu !”June 2022
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Cauliflower steak Net +1
“The food is just on another level, loved the new touch on the new menu! We had the seafood trio and the burrata salad first and then the truffle risotto and the grilled scallops and cauliflower steak! And to end it on a sweet note ! The best tiramisu !”
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Review excerpts
“The food is just on another level, loved the new touch on the new menu! We had the seafood trio and the burrata salad first and then the truffle risotto and the grilled scallops and cauliflower steak! And to end it on a sweet note ! The best tiramisu !”June 2022
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Croque madam Net +1
“Garth offers a delicious breakfast every morning from 9 to 12 located in kempenski mall of the emirates we tired the English breakfast the granola bowl , croque madam and salmon toast The food was delicious and fresh so yummy food and pretty seating professional staff and very friendly a must try soon”
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Review excerpts
“Garth offers a delicious breakfast every morning from 9 to 12 located in kempenski mall of the emirates we tired the English breakfast the granola bowl , croque madam and salmon toast The food was delicious and fresh so yummy food and pretty seating professional staff and very friendly a must try soon”May 2023
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English breakfast Net +1
“Garth offers a delicious breakfast every morning from 9 to 12 located in kempenski mall of the emirates we tired the English breakfast the granola bowl , croque madam and salmon toast The food was delicious and fresh so yummy food and pretty seating professional staff and very friendly a must try soon”
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Review excerpts
“Garth offers a delicious breakfast every morning from 9 to 12 located in kempenski mall of the emirates we tired the English breakfast the granola bowl , croque madam and salmon toast The food was delicious and fresh so yummy food and pretty seating professional staff and very friendly a must try soon”May 2023
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Foie gras covered in dark chocolate Net +1
“For me the most jaw dropping was foie gras covered in dark chocolate. Like wow taste!”
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“For me the most jaw dropping was foie gras covered in dark chocolate. Like wow taste!”January 2022
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Granola bowl Net +1
“Garth offers a delicious breakfast every morning from 9 to 12 located in kempenski mall of the emirates we tired the English breakfast the granola bowl , croque madam and salmon toast The food was delicious and fresh so yummy food and pretty seating professional staff and very friendly a must try soon”
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Review excerpts
“Garth offers a delicious breakfast every morning from 9 to 12 located in kempenski mall of the emirates we tired the English breakfast the granola bowl , croque madam and salmon toast The food was delicious and fresh so yummy food and pretty seating professional staff and very friendly a must try soon”May 2023
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Grilled scallops Net +1
“The food is just on another level, loved the new touch on the new menu! We had the seafood trio and the burrata salad first and then the truffle risotto and the grilled scallops and cauliflower steak! And to end it on a sweet note ! The best tiramisu !”
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Review excerpts
“The food is just on another level, loved the new touch on the new menu! We had the seafood trio and the burrata salad first and then the truffle risotto and the grilled scallops and cauliflower steak! And to end it on a sweet note ! The best tiramisu !”June 2022
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Japanese black cod Net +1
“The dishes I tried and loved are the following: White Asparagus with Caviar, Salmon Tartare, Japanese Black Cod and Beetroot Brownies. And a great service by Jay Pee”
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“The dishes I tried and loved are the following: White Asparagus with Caviar, Salmon Tartare, Japanese Black Cod and Beetroot Brownies. And a great service by Jay Pee”June 2022
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Linguine Net +1
“we had linguine and sea bass for mains.. it was so delicious as well!”
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“we had linguine and sea bass for mains.. it was so delicious as well!”February 2023
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Salmon tartare Net +1
“The dishes I tried and loved are the following: White Asparagus with Caviar, Salmon Tartare, Japanese Black Cod and Beetroot Brownies. And a great service by Jay Pee”
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Review excerpts
“The dishes I tried and loved are the following: White Asparagus with Caviar, Salmon Tartare, Japanese Black Cod and Beetroot Brownies. And a great service by Jay Pee”June 2022
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Salmon toast Net +1
“Garth offers a delicious breakfast every morning from 9 to 12 located in kempenski mall of the emirates we tired the English breakfast the granola bowl , croque madam and salmon toast The food was delicious and fresh so yummy food and pretty seating professional staff and very friendly a must try soon”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Garth offers a delicious breakfast every morning from 9 to 12 located in kempenski mall of the emirates we tired the English breakfast the granola bowl , croque madam and salmon toast The food was delicious and fresh so yummy food and pretty seating professional staff and very friendly a must try soon”May 2023
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Sea bass Net +1
“we had linguine and sea bass for mains.. it was so delicious as well!”
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“we had linguine and sea bass for mains.. it was so delicious as well!”February 2023
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Sea bass ceviche Net +1
“I had salad, sea bass ceviche, tiramisu and sea bass ceviche was star.”
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“I had salad, sea bass ceviche, tiramisu and sea bass ceviche was star.”January 2022
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Seafood trio Net +1
“The food is just on another level, loved the new touch on the new menu! We had the seafood trio and the burrata salad first and then the truffle risotto and the grilled scallops and cauliflower steak! And to end it on a sweet note ! The best tiramisu !”
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Review excerpts
“The food is just on another level, loved the new touch on the new menu! We had the seafood trio and the burrata salad first and then the truffle risotto and the grilled scallops and cauliflower steak! And to end it on a sweet note ! The best tiramisu !”June 2022
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Truffle risotto Net +1
“The food is just on another level, loved the new touch on the new menu! We had the seafood trio and the burrata salad first and then the truffle risotto and the grilled scallops and cauliflower steak! And to end it on a sweet note ! The best tiramisu !”
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Review excerpts
“The food is just on another level, loved the new touch on the new menu! We had the seafood trio and the burrata salad first and then the truffle risotto and the grilled scallops and cauliflower steak! And to end it on a sweet note ! The best tiramisu !”June 2022
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White asparagus with caviar Net +1
“The dishes I tried and loved are the following: White Asparagus with Caviar, Salmon Tartare, Japanese Black Cod and Beetroot Brownies. And a great service by Jay Pee”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The dishes I tried and loved are the following: White Asparagus with Caviar, Salmon Tartare, Japanese Black Cod and Beetroot Brownies. And a great service by Jay Pee”June 2022
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Prosecco Net +1
“Unlimited prosecco and shisha were perfect”
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Review excerpts
“Unlimited prosecco and shisha were perfect”February 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Book brunch. Choose your brunch option and reserve a slot ahead of time, particularly for Saturday brunch.
Try breakfast. For a morning visit, use the 9-to-12 breakfast window and consider the croque madam or salmon toast.
Choose seafood. If it is your first meal here, consider the seafood trio or poached sea bass, both repeatedly mentioned positively.
Save dessert. Leave room for tiramisu; several diners mention it, and one calls it among Dubai’s best.
Use the terrace. Pick outdoor seating if you want the leafy setting, evening atmosphere or shisha.
Ask about music. Check the evening programme if music matters: reviews mention DJs, live piano and acoustic performances.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mall Of Emirates - Ground Floor Kempinski Hotel
Al Barsha - Al Barsha 1, Dubai
Common Concerns
Pasta mismatch
One brunch group was not impressed by the pasta, so seafood and salads may be safer first choices.
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The Bottom Line
Garth is a Southern European neo-bistro inside The 9 Lounge at Kempinski Mall of the Emirates in Al Barsha. It suits diners looking for a polished meal without a stiff mood, with indoor seating, a leafy terrace and a menu that moves across Italian, Greek and Southern French cooking. Breakfast is served from 9 to 12, while Saturday brunch is a recurring favourite.
The reviews give you a useful starting point: poached sea bass, seafood trio, Greek salad and truffle risotto all receive specific praise. Tiramisu is the standout dessert, with one diner calling it among the best in Dubai. A brunch review also mentions an inventive foie gras covered in dark chocolate, so the menu is not entirely predictable.
Atmosphere is a major part of the appeal. Diners describe the space as cozy and spacious, with DJs, live piano and acoustic music; one brunch guest said the music brought Monte Carlo vibes without making conversation difficult. Outdoor seating can include shisha.
Service is consistently described as attentive, and one guest had a fish dish remade to suit their preference. The only clear reservation is that one group disliked the pasta, making seafood or salads a more dependable first order. Brunch bookings are advisable, and breakfast has a defined morning window.