Marina setting
The café has a quiet, elegant setting overlooking the marina and yacht club, with outdoor seating that is especially appealing in cooler weather.
Il Cafe BVLGARI Resort Dubai
Jumeira Bay
Il Caffè at BVLGARI Resort Dubai is a polished café in Jumeira Bay, suited to coffee, desserts, breakfast and light meals in a marina-facing setting. Reviews especially mention the pizzas, cappuccino and calm outdoor atmosphere, though service can vary considerably.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
326 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast value
The Arabic breakfast menu was described as delicious and excellent value, with staff willing to explain packages and swap shakshuka for an omelette.
Light pizza
One review specifically praised the pizza dough for being light, fluffy and slightly charred.
Strong dessert
The Manjari dessert was singled out as excellent, while a small complimentary sweet is served with coffee.
Vegan choices
The café has vegan options, including a sandwich described as having a notably large portion.
Quiet tables
Tables are spaced apart, making the café a comfortable choice for a quiet date or conversation.
What to Eat at Il Cafe BVLGARI Resort Dubai 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 Il Cafe BVLGARI Resort Dubai, 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 Il Cafe BVLGARI Resort Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Anchovies pizza Net +1
“If you like anchovies, then try their anchovies pizza.”
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Review excerpts
“If you like anchovies, then try their anchovies pizza.”January 2026
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Arabic menu Net +1
“We opted for the Arabic menu, which was delicious and excellent value for money.”
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“We opted for the Arabic menu, which was delicious and excellent value for money.”May 2026
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Burrata salad Net +1
“The only highlight of the meal was the burrata salad, which was fresh and flavorful.”
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“The only highlight of the meal was the burrata salad, which was fresh and flavorful.”December 2024
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Carpaccio with truffle Net +1
“The carpaccio with truffle is just heaven!”
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“The carpaccio with truffle is just heaven!”November 2025
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Crepes Net +1
“We had delicious omelette, crepes, syrniki and selection of teas.”
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“We had delicious omelette, crepes, syrniki and selection of teas.”January 2024
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Hot chocolate Net +1
“The hot chocolate was rich, creamy, and delicious.”
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“The hot chocolate was rich, creamy, and delicious.”July 2026
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Manjari Net +1
“I highly recommend the Manjari, it was excellent.”
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“I highly recommend the Manjari, it was excellent.”January 2026
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Milanese veal cutlet Net +1
“That Milanese veal cutlet is something I'll be dreaming about for weeks.”
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“That Milanese veal cutlet is something I'll be dreaming about for weeks.”August 2025
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Omelette Net +1
“We had delicious omelette, crepes, syrniki and selection of teas.”
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Review excerpts
“We had delicious omelette, crepes, syrniki and selection of teas.”January 2024
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Passion fruit sorbet Net +1
“We had passion fruit sorbet for dessert which was both sweet and zesty.”
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“We had passion fruit sorbet for dessert which was both sweet and zesty.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (3)
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Sandwich Net +1
“I ordered a sandwich and the portion was huge.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“I ordered a sandwich and the portion was huge.”October 2024
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Syrniki Net +1
“We had delicious omelette, crepes, syrniki and selection of teas.”
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“We had delicious omelette, crepes, syrniki and selection of teas.”January 2024
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Tiramisu Net +1
“The food was decent, not exceptional, and the only thing that saved the experience was the tiramisu.”
Positive 1Negative 0Neutral 1
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“The food was decent, not exceptional, and the only thing that saved the experience was the tiramisu.”November 2025
Drinks 2
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Afternoon tea set Net +1
“The afternoon tea set is good and the place itself is beautiful, very cozy, and perfect for relaxing.”
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“The afternoon tea set is good and the place itself is beautiful, very cozy, and perfect for relaxing.”March 2026
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Tea blends Net +1
“However, the tea blends were really interesting and definitely worth trying.”
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Review excerpts
“However, the tea blends were really interesting and definitely worth trying.”July 2022
What to Avoid (5)
Food 5
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Burger Net −1
“The burger we ordered was also disappointing—it had an unusual taste and arrived cold as well.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The burger we ordered was also disappointing—it had an unusual taste and arrived cold as well.”December 2024
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French toast Net −1
“I also ordered the French toast, which was beautifully presented, but unfortunately, it was slightly burnt on the side and had a fried taste, likely due to mixing sweet and savory frying.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I also ordered the French toast, which was beautifully presented, but unfortunately, it was slightly burnt on the side and had a fried taste, likely due to mixing sweet and savory frying.”December 2024
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Grilled chicken Net −1
“2- Wrong Order ( grilled chicken not cooked and doesn’t taste good)”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“2- Wrong Order ( grilled chicken not cooked and doesn’t taste good)”October 2024
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Pinacolada Net −1
“5- Pinacolada ( water + ice + serub taste terrible )”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“5- Pinacolada ( water + ice + serub taste terrible )”October 2024
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Truffle pizza Net −1
“We ordered the truffle pizza, which had a burnt taste and was not enjoyable.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the truffle pizza, which had a burnt taste and was not enjoyable.”December 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve outdoors. Book ahead if you want outdoor seating, particularly on busy weekends; one regular review specifically recommends reserving before arrival.
Arrive early. For breakfast, arriving early can mean calmer bay views, cooler temperatures and a more peaceful atmosphere.
Check spending. Ask about the current minimum spend before settling in, especially outdoors, where one review reported 200 per person.
Follow up. Allow extra time and politely follow up on orders; reviews repeatedly mention delayed attention and items arriving late.
Try pizza. Pizza is one of the safer review-backed choices, with praise for the light, fluffy dough and a specific recommendation for anchovies pizza.
Plan the visit
Practical details
666M+2XX Island - Jumeira St
Jumeira Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several reviews describe long waits, including nearly 10 minutes before an order was taken and more than 20 minutes for food to arrive.
Uneven hospitality
Reports range from attentive service to rude or dismissive treatment, including poor explanations of the minimum-spend policy.
Loud atmosphere
Some guests found the music too loud and felt that shisha changed the terrace from an upscale setting into a cheaper-feeling café.
Food inconsistency
Reviews include cold dishes, burnt truffle pizza, oily fries and undercooked seafood, although other visits praised the food.
Poor packing
A takeaway order had calamari, potato chips and almonds placed together in one container instead of being boxed separately.
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The Bottom Line
Il Caffè at BVLGARI Resort Dubai is a marina-facing café in Jumeira Bay for coffee, desserts, breakfast and light meals. The setting is the main draw: reviews describe a peaceful, elegant terrace overlooking the yacht club, with tables spaced far enough apart for a quiet date or conversation. Outdoor seating is especially attractive in cooler weather.
Breakfast can be a strong choice. One early visit included bread, jams and pastries, while the Arabic menu was praised for its flavour and value; the team even swapped shakshuka for an omelette. Pizza is another recurring highlight, with one reviewer praising its light, fluffy, slightly charred dough.
For something sweet, the Manjari received a clear recommendation, while the tiramisu has also been mentioned as a favourite. The trade-off is inconsistency. Some guests report warm, professional service, but others waited nearly 10 minutes to order, chased delayed items or received cold food.
Music and shisha have also divided opinion, and outdoor tables may carry a 200-per-person minimum spend. Reserve ahead for the terrace, arrive early for breakfast and confirm spending rules before you sit down.