Peruvian flavour
A Peruvian reviewer found the food genuinely authentic, with real Peruvian flavour rather than generic Latin fusion.
JATO Bar & Kitchen
Dubai Internet City
JATO Bar & Kitchen is a Peruvian restaurant and bar in Dubai Internet City, set high above the city with 43rd-floor views. Reviews point to vibrant dishes such as ceviche and grilled prawns, alongside cocktails, DJs and live entertainment.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
274 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Standout prawns
Grilled prawns and recommended prawns were singled out as especially successful dishes.
Conversation-friendly
One reviewer found the music lively but still quiet enough to hold a conversation.
Vegetarian choices
The menu includes vegetarian options, a useful detail for mixed-diet groups.
Fresh seafood
Seafood was described as fresh, tender and properly cooked, making it a strong part of the menu.
Open kitchen
The venue includes an open kitchen as well as a restaurant, bar and lounge layout.
Tips for a Better Visit
Expect bites. If booking ladies night, treat it as a drinks-and-bites offer rather than a full dinner because portions are small.
Try prawns. Ask about the prawns: one guest followed a recommendation and called them outstanding.
Order ceviche. Ceviche is one of the clearly identified Peruvian choices, including a mixed version on the menu.
Try calamari rice. For a specific dish recommendation, consider the calamari rice, which received an enthusiastic mention.
Ask for huancaina. If you enjoy sauces, ask whether extra Huancaina is available; one diner liked it enough to request more.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Media 1 Tower - 43rd Floor Al Falak St
Al Sufouh - Dubai Media City, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Calamari rice
The calamari rice was singled out as a delicious dish worth ordering.
Ceviche
Ceviche is mentioned as one of the restaurant’s traditional Peruvian dishes.
Pisco sour
The pisco sour was praised as a strong cocktail choice.
Wagyu Tenderloin
The Wagyu Tenderloin was described as juicy, tender and cooked to perfection.
Chocolate dessert
The chocolate dessert received a positive mention from a guest visiting for sundowners.
Common Concerns
Small portions
Several reviews caution that portions can be small, particularly during ladies night, where the food is more bites than a full dinner.
Ladies drinks
The Friday ladies-night drink selection was criticised, and the Lapostolle rosé was described as not very strong.
Sound tuning
A business-lunch reviewer felt the sound system needed professional calibration.
Dessert miss
Dessert was not a hit for every guest, with one review calling it unappealing.
Busy interior
The interior appealed to some guests but was also described as busy and over-decorated.
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The Bottom Line
JATO Bar & Kitchen brings Peruvian dining and a rooftop-style city outlook to Dubai Internet City, with the restaurant set on the 43rd floor. It suits an evening that combines dinner with atmosphere: reviewers mention ceviche, grilled prawns, calamari rice and cocktails, while the bar-and-lounge setup supports drinks as much as a sit-down meal. The views are the clearest draw.
Guests describe panoramas across Dubai, including Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab, with dark lighting, DJs and occasional live music shaping the mood. One reviewer found the music lively but still comfortable for conversation, while another described the venue as a good sundowner spot for the office crowd. Food feedback is mostly strong, and a Peruvian diner specifically praised the genuine flavour and the Huancaina sauce.
The menu also includes vegetarian options and fresh seafood. Service is repeatedly described as attentive and knowledgeable, especially when staff explain dishes or recommend something new. There are a few practical cautions.
Portions can be small, particularly on ladies night, which one guest described as bites rather than dinner. Friday ladies-night drinks drew criticism, and one lunch guest found the sound system poorly tuned. The interior may also feel busy if you prefer a restrained setting.