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Gastro Kitchen
Dubai Marina
Gastro Kitchen is an all-day dining restaurant in Dubai Marina, with breakfast, lunch, dinner and buffet service beside the hotel pool. Reviews make it especially appealing for breakfast pastries, creative brunches with pool and beach access, and outdoor meals overlooking Ain Dubai.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
374 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pool Access
Several brunch packages include pool and beach access, turning lunch into a longer outdoor day.
Ain Dubai Views
Outdoor seating gives diners a clear view of Ain Dubai, particularly during Iftar and brunch.
Breakfast Variety
The breakfast buffet includes bakery items, fresh juices, fruit, gluten-free choices and a live egg station.
Brunch Atmosphere
Brunches combine alfresco seating, live music and a relaxed social atmosphere, with family-friendly options mentioned.
Attentive Service
Reviews repeatedly describe service as attentive and warm, including staff who helped with photos and special celebrations.
Fresh Cooking
Some breakfast dishes are cooked to order, including eggs prepared at the live station.
What to Eat at Gastro Kitchen 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 Gastro Kitchen, 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 Gastro Kitchen got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Arabic mixed grill Net +1
“The Arabic mixed grill was good and enjoyable, though not on the same level as the pasta.”
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“The Arabic mixed grill was good and enjoyable, though not on the same level as the pasta.”December 2025
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Beef tataki carapacio Net +1
“While waiting we've been served the Sharing is Caring which is a beautiful combination of starters a mezze plate of Pistachio hummus, squid ink hummus, labneh tzatziki & very yumy muhammara with pita bread, a basket of assorted bread, compressed watermelon salad, Buffalo mozarella, beef tataki carapacio, cheddar and potato croquettes and a very deliciuose braised lamb barbacoa tacos all was very delicious👏”
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“While waiting we've been served the Sharing is Caring which is a beautiful combination of starters a mezze plate of Pistachio hummus, squid ink hummus, labneh tzatziki & very yumy muhammara with pita bread, a basket of assorted bread, compressed watermelon salad, Buffalo mozarella, beef tataki carapacio, cheddar and potato croquettes and a very deliciuose braised lamb barbacoa tacos all was very delicious👏”May 2023
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Braised lamb barbacoa tacos Net +1
“While waiting we've been served the Sharing is Caring which is a beautiful combination of starters a mezze plate of Pistachio hummus, squid ink hummus, labneh tzatziki & very yumy muhammara with pita bread, a basket of assorted bread, compressed watermelon salad, Buffalo mozarella, beef tataki carapacio, cheddar and potato croquettes and a very deliciuose braised lamb barbacoa tacos all was very delicious👏”
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“While waiting we've been served the Sharing is Caring which is a beautiful combination of starters a mezze plate of Pistachio hummus, squid ink hummus, labneh tzatziki & very yumy muhammara with pita bread, a basket of assorted bread, compressed watermelon salad, Buffalo mozarella, beef tataki carapacio, cheddar and potato croquettes and a very deliciuose braised lamb barbacoa tacos all was very delicious👏”May 2023
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Cheddar and potato croquettes Net +1
“While waiting we've been served the Sharing is Caring which is a beautiful combination of starters a mezze plate of Pistachio hummus, squid ink hummus, labneh tzatziki & very yumy muhammara with pita bread, a basket of assorted bread, compressed watermelon salad, Buffalo mozarella, beef tataki carapacio, cheddar and potato croquettes and a very deliciuose braised lamb barbacoa tacos all was very delicious👏”
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“While waiting we've been served the Sharing is Caring which is a beautiful combination of starters a mezze plate of Pistachio hummus, squid ink hummus, labneh tzatziki & very yumy muhammara with pita bread, a basket of assorted bread, compressed watermelon salad, Buffalo mozarella, beef tataki carapacio, cheddar and potato croquettes and a very deliciuose braised lamb barbacoa tacos all was very delicious👏”May 2023
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Chef’s special chicken shawarma meat Net +1
“We started with their fresh and light appetisers along with the Chef’s special chicken shawarma meat. We enjoyed them as they were very fresh and very well seasoned especially the Garden salad with feta cheese and the shawarma.”
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“We started with their fresh and light appetisers along with the Chef’s special chicken shawarma meat. We enjoyed them as they were very fresh and very well seasoned especially the Garden salad with feta cheese and the shawarma.”May 2021
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Chicken and mushroom alfredo pasta Net +1
“The chicken and mushroom Alfredo pasta was exceptionally delicious — rich, well-balanced, and truly impressive.”
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“The chicken and mushroom Alfredo pasta was exceptionally delicious — rich, well-balanced, and truly impressive.”December 2025
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Compressed watermelon salad Net +1
“While waiting we've been served the Sharing is Caring which is a beautiful combination of starters a mezze plate of Pistachio hummus, squid ink hummus, labneh tzatziki & very yumy muhammara with pita bread, a basket of assorted bread, compressed watermelon salad, Buffalo mozarella, beef tataki carapacio, cheddar and potato croquettes and a very deliciuose braised lamb barbacoa tacos all was very delicious👏”
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“While waiting we've been served the Sharing is Caring which is a beautiful combination of starters a mezze plate of Pistachio hummus, squid ink hummus, labneh tzatziki & very yumy muhammara with pita bread, a basket of assorted bread, compressed watermelon salad, Buffalo mozarella, beef tataki carapacio, cheddar and potato croquettes and a very deliciuose braised lamb barbacoa tacos all was very delicious👏”May 2023
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Croissant Net +1
“I want to give a huge, explicit shoutout and endless appreciation to the pastry chef. The level of skill, precision, and passion poured into the bakery section is undeniable. Every single croissant was flawlessly flaky and buttery, the sweet pastries were decadent but perfectly balanced, and the breads were impossibly fresh. It takes a true culinary master to elevate a breakfast buffet pastry station to fine-dining quality, and the pastry chef here has done exactly that.”
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“I want to give a huge, explicit shoutout and endless appreciation to the pastry chef. The level of skill, precision, and passion poured into the bakery section is undeniable. Every single croissant was flawlessly flaky and buttery, the sweet pastries were decadent but perfectly balanced, and the breads were impossibly fresh. It takes a true culinary master to elevate a breakfast buffet pastry station to fine-dining quality, and the pastry chef here has done exactly that.”July 2026
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Dark chocolate sea salt caramel tart Net +1
“Finally the dessert in the Pass me the Dessert Darling! we had the Espresso Martini Tiramisu and the White choclate Pana Cotta with raspberry sorbet and butter crumble and the Dark chocolate sea salt caramel tart with vanilla custard, well guess what I loved it all, the presentation and taste is perfect😋👏”
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“Finally the dessert in the Pass me the Dessert Darling! we had the Espresso Martini Tiramisu and the White choclate Pana Cotta with raspberry sorbet and butter crumble and the Dark chocolate sea salt caramel tart with vanilla custard, well guess what I loved it all, the presentation and taste is perfect😋👏”May 2023
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Eggs benedict Net +1
“Had a lovely breakfast today at Gastro Kitchen! The food was really good and we especially loved the Eggs Benedict by Chef Papu-absolutely delicious. Service was warm and attentive thanks to Aung, Marj, and Chef Lily. Special thanks as well to Head Chef Morhaf for being so hospitable and welcoming. Great experience overall, we’ll definitely come back again!”
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“Had a lovely breakfast today at Gastro Kitchen! The food was really good and we especially loved the Eggs Benedict by Chef Papu-absolutely delicious. Service was warm and attentive thanks to Aung, Marj, and Chef Lily. Special thanks as well to Head Chef Morhaf for being so hospitable and welcoming. Great experience overall, we’ll definitely come back again!”May 2026
Honorable mentions (17)
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Espresso martini tiramisu Net +1
“Finally the dessert in the Pass me the Dessert Darling! we had the Espresso Martini Tiramisu and the White choclate Pana Cotta with raspberry sorbet and butter crumble and the Dark chocolate sea salt caramel tart with vanilla custard, well guess what I loved it all, the presentation and taste is perfect😋👏”
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“Finally the dessert in the Pass me the Dessert Darling! we had the Espresso Martini Tiramisu and the White choclate Pana Cotta with raspberry sorbet and butter crumble and the Dark chocolate sea salt caramel tart with vanilla custard, well guess what I loved it all, the presentation and taste is perfect😋👏”May 2023
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Garden salad with feta cheese Net +1
“We started with their fresh and light appetisers along with the Chef’s special chicken shawarma meat. We enjoyed them as they were very fresh and very well seasoned especially the Garden salad with feta cheese and the shawarma.”
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“We started with their fresh and light appetisers along with the Chef’s special chicken shawarma meat. We enjoyed them as they were very fresh and very well seasoned especially the Garden salad with feta cheese and the shawarma.”May 2021
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Grilled prawns Net +1
“For the main we tried the beef Wellington, the grilled prawns, the chicken and the lasagna pockets where the prawns were my personal favourite - really big well seasoned and with nice smoky chargrill flavour.”
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“For the main we tried the beef Wellington, the grilled prawns, the chicken and the lasagna pockets where the prawns were my personal favourite - really big well seasoned and with nice smoky chargrill flavour.”May 2021
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Herd cured salmon and potato rosti Net +1
“Menu handed to us, to chose 1 item for each from Rise N Shine basicly is a breakfast items we had the Herd cured Salmon and potato rosti this was yummy😋”
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“Menu handed to us, to chose 1 item for each from Rise N Shine basicly is a breakfast items we had the Herd cured Salmon and potato rosti this was yummy😋”May 2023
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Labneh tzatziki Net +1
“While waiting we've been served the Sharing is Caring which is a beautiful combination of starters a mezze plate of Pistachio hummus, squid ink hummus, labneh tzatziki & very yumy muhammara with pita bread, a basket of assorted bread, compressed watermelon salad, Buffalo mozarella, beef tataki carapacio, cheddar and potato croquettes and a very deliciuose braised lamb barbacoa tacos all was very delicious👏”
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“While waiting we've been served the Sharing is Caring which is a beautiful combination of starters a mezze plate of Pistachio hummus, squid ink hummus, labneh tzatziki & very yumy muhammara with pita bread, a basket of assorted bread, compressed watermelon salad, Buffalo mozarella, beef tataki carapacio, cheddar and potato croquettes and a very deliciuose braised lamb barbacoa tacos all was very delicious👏”May 2023
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Lamb chops Net +1
“The food was outstanding – the pasta and the lamb chops were absolutely delicious! 🍝🥩”
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“The food was outstanding – the pasta and the lamb chops were absolutely delicious! 🍝🥩”September 2025
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Lamb kofta Net +1
“Food served were incredibly delicious! The lamb kofta and their shawarma 💯 .. (chef's kiss) Selection of drinks were reasonable, traditional Iftaar meal.”
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“Food served were incredibly delicious! The lamb kofta and their shawarma 💯 .. (chef's kiss) Selection of drinks were reasonable, traditional Iftaar meal.”April 2023
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Lomo saltado Net +1
“Aung from Burma was amazing! He knew the menu very well and I accepted one of his recommendations, the lomo saltado. Aung answered all my questions about the food. My favorite cocktail is a long island and they were made perfectly! Thank you Aung. The drinks were good that night and again the next evening when I returned for a burger. This time my server was Clinton from Kenya. Clinton also answered the questions I had about the menu. I told him I visited Kenya last year and we had a great conversation about his homeland. The food exceeded my expectations! Aung and Clinton treated me very well. When I return, I look forward to visiting Gastro Kitchen again. The chefs and the bartenders are experts at what they do.”
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“Aung from Burma was amazing! He knew the menu very well and I accepted one of his recommendations, the lomo saltado. Aung answered all my questions about the food. My favorite cocktail is a long island and they were made perfectly! Thank you Aung. The drinks were good that night and again the next evening when I returned for a burger. This time my server was Clinton from Kenya. Clinton also answered the questions I had about the menu. I told him I visited Kenya last year and we had a great conversation about his homeland. The food exceeded my expectations! Aung and Clinton treated me very well. When I return, I look forward to visiting Gastro Kitchen again. The chefs and the bartenders are experts at what they do.”June 2026
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Muhammara Net +1
“While waiting we've been served the Sharing is Caring which is a beautiful combination of starters a mezze plate of Pistachio hummus, squid ink hummus, labneh tzatziki & very yumy muhammara with pita bread, a basket of assorted bread, compressed watermelon salad, Buffalo mozarella, beef tataki carapacio, cheddar and potato croquettes and a very deliciuose braised lamb barbacoa tacos all was very delicious👏”
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“While waiting we've been served the Sharing is Caring which is a beautiful combination of starters a mezze plate of Pistachio hummus, squid ink hummus, labneh tzatziki & very yumy muhammara with pita bread, a basket of assorted bread, compressed watermelon salad, Buffalo mozarella, beef tataki carapacio, cheddar and potato croquettes and a very deliciuose braised lamb barbacoa tacos all was very delicious👏”May 2023
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Pan seared seabas Net +1
“From the Center of Attention which is the main we had pan seared seabas and Slow braised Beef Cheek this was so good the meat cooked to perfection served on top of very soft rich in flavor mashed potatos yummmy😋”
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“From the Center of Attention which is the main we had pan seared seabas and Slow braised Beef Cheek this was so good the meat cooked to perfection served on top of very soft rich in flavor mashed potatos yummmy😋”May 2023
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Pistachio hummus Net +1
“While waiting we've been served the Sharing is Caring which is a beautiful combination of starters a mezze plate of Pistachio hummus, squid ink hummus, labneh tzatziki & very yumy muhammara with pita bread, a basket of assorted bread, compressed watermelon salad, Buffalo mozarella, beef tataki carapacio, cheddar and potato croquettes and a very deliciuose braised lamb barbacoa tacos all was very delicious👏”
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“While waiting we've been served the Sharing is Caring which is a beautiful combination of starters a mezze plate of Pistachio hummus, squid ink hummus, labneh tzatziki & very yumy muhammara with pita bread, a basket of assorted bread, compressed watermelon salad, Buffalo mozarella, beef tataki carapacio, cheddar and potato croquettes and a very deliciuose braised lamb barbacoa tacos all was very delicious👏”May 2023
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Sakura paradise Net +1
“Let's start brunching: We first had Blooming Thai Basil mocktail bartender prepared infront of us at the table was so good, I later tried the Sakura paradise is very regreshing too🍸”
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“Let's start brunching: We first had Blooming Thai Basil mocktail bartender prepared infront of us at the table was so good, I later tried the Sakura paradise is very regreshing too🍸”May 2023
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Slow braised beef cheek Net +1
“From the Center of Attention which is the main we had pan seared seabas and Slow braised Beef Cheek this was so good the meat cooked to perfection served on top of very soft rich in flavor mashed potatos yummmy😋”
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“From the Center of Attention which is the main we had pan seared seabas and Slow braised Beef Cheek this was so good the meat cooked to perfection served on top of very soft rich in flavor mashed potatos yummmy😋”May 2023
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Squid ink hummus Net +1
“While waiting we've been served the Sharing is Caring which is a beautiful combination of starters a mezze plate of Pistachio hummus, squid ink hummus, labneh tzatziki & very yumy muhammara with pita bread, a basket of assorted bread, compressed watermelon salad, Buffalo mozarella, beef tataki carapacio, cheddar and potato croquettes and a very deliciuose braised lamb barbacoa tacos all was very delicious👏”
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“While waiting we've been served the Sharing is Caring which is a beautiful combination of starters a mezze plate of Pistachio hummus, squid ink hummus, labneh tzatziki & very yumy muhammara with pita bread, a basket of assorted bread, compressed watermelon salad, Buffalo mozarella, beef tataki carapacio, cheddar and potato croquettes and a very deliciuose braised lamb barbacoa tacos all was very delicious👏”May 2023
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Truffle hummus Net +1
“Came here to try their hummus bar and I am so happy with their "Truffle Hummus" (I just came to have their truffle hummus tho)”
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“Came here to try their hummus bar and I am so happy with their "Truffle Hummus" (I just came to have their truffle hummus tho)”April 2023
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Walnut cake Net +1
“Mr Chris and the team did an amazing job .. the staff are very talented and lovely .. the food is so delicious highly recommended especially the walnut cake .. best experience”
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“Mr Chris and the team did an amazing job .. the staff are very talented and lovely .. the food is so delicious highly recommended especially the walnut cake .. best experience”April 2026
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White choclate pana cotta Net +1
“Finally the dessert in the Pass me the Dessert Darling! we had the Espresso Martini Tiramisu and the White choclate Pana Cotta with raspberry sorbet and butter crumble and the Dark chocolate sea salt caramel tart with vanilla custard, well guess what I loved it all, the presentation and taste is perfect😋👏”
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“Finally the dessert in the Pass me the Dessert Darling! we had the Espresso Martini Tiramisu and the White choclate Pana Cotta with raspberry sorbet and butter crumble and the Dark chocolate sea salt caramel tart with vanilla custard, well guess what I loved it all, the presentation and taste is perfect😋👏”May 2023
Drinks 2
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Blooming thai basil mocktail Net +1
“Let's start brunching: We first had Blooming Thai Basil mocktail bartender prepared infront of us at the table was so good, I later tried the Sakura paradise is very regreshing too🍸”
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“Let's start brunching: We first had Blooming Thai Basil mocktail bartender prepared infront of us at the table was so good, I later tried the Sakura paradise is very regreshing too🍸”May 2023
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Fresh watermelon juice Net +1
“For drinks we tried their lemon mint mocktails and then the fresh watermelon juice which felt really nice with the hot weather.”
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“For drinks we tried their lemon mint mocktails and then the fresh watermelon juice which felt really nice with the hot weather.”May 2021
What to Avoid (3)
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Butter chicken Net −1
“I got the butter chicken and it was extremely salty.”
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“I got the butter chicken and it was extremely salty.”March 2026
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Orange blossom creme brûlée Net −1
“The small cake desserts were nice but the orange blossom creme brûlée… I wouldn’t call that a creme brûlée. It had a rubbery texture, the flavour didn’t work and it didn’t even have the caramelised sugar top - all soggy.”
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“The small cake desserts were nice but the orange blossom creme brûlée… I wouldn’t call that a creme brûlée. It had a rubbery texture, the flavour didn’t work and it didn’t even have the caramelised sugar top - all soggy.”March 2026
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Watermelon salad Net −1
“The food was generally good and tasty, except for the cauliflower, which was a bit bitter, and the watermelon salad, which I didn’t enjoy.”
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“The food was generally good and tasty, except for the cauliflower, which was a bit bitter, and the watermelon salad, which I didn’t enjoy.”August 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Protein. For Eggs Benedict, specify bacon, salmon or spinach when ordering; one guest received salmon without being asked.
Book Indoors. In hot weather, choose an indoor table with air conditioning rather than the poolside garden.
Check Inclusions. Ask what the Iftar package includes: soft drinks, coffee and tea were charged separately in one visit.
Request Quieter. If the music feels distracting, ask staff to lower it; one reviewer said they had not requested this.
Plan Time. For brunch, allow time to use the included pool and beach access rather than treating it as a quick meal.
Plan the visit
Practical details
227 The Walk
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent Buffet
One Eid brunch review reported very limited variety, undercooked rice, an unpleasant-smelling salad and disappointing desserts.
Iftar Flavours
One Iftar review found the butter chicken extremely salty, bitter hummus and a soggy orange blossom dessert.
Loud Music
Music was noticeably loud during one dinner and distracted from the meal.
Order Check
An Eggs Benedict order arrived with salmon when the diner could not eat seafood, so confirm the protein before ordering.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
299 aed
soft beverage package
“Value for money at 299 aed for a soft beverage package which includes beach and pools access”Google review · January 2025
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The Bottom Line
Gastro Kitchen is an all-day restaurant in Dubai Marina where you can book a breakfast buffet, order à la carte dishes such as chicken and mushroom Alfredo pasta, or make a day of the Brunch in Bloom experience. The strongest pattern in the reviews is breakfast: guests mention a wide spread, live egg cooking, fresh juices and an unusually good pastry station. The croissants, breads and sweet pastries receive especially specific praise.
Brunch is the bigger occasion. Reviews describe colourful food, live music, alfresco seating and packages that include pool and beach access, making it useful for birthdays, family outings or a relaxed Saturday by the water. Outdoor diners also get views of Ain Dubai, while one family-friendly brunch review mentions a dedicated kids’ area.
The food is not perfectly consistent across every buffet. One Eid brunch had undercooked rice, an unpleasant-smelling salad and limited choices; an Iftar guest found the butter chicken too salty and a hummus variation bitter. Check the package inclusions before paying, as soft drinks, coffee and tea were reportedly extra at Iftar.
In warm weather, indoor seating is the safer choice, and you can ask for quieter music if needed.