Parisian décor
The arched entrance, chequered marble, mirrored bar and green agate bathrooms create a carefully detailed Parisian setting.
Josette
DIFC
Josette is a French restaurant in DIFC with a polished Parisian setting, live music and an entertainment-led atmosphere. Reviews point to classic dishes such as escargots and tableside crêpes Suzette, alongside brunch, cocktails and an unusually extensive dessert offering.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
2,980 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Warm service
Multiple reviews describe attentive hospitality, with managers checking in and teams responding thoughtfully to celebrations and concerns.
Escargots
The escargots are repeatedly praised, including one review describing them as rich, perfectly cooked and traditionally prepared.
Live music
Live singers, guitarists and DJs add energy to dinners and brunches; one singer performed French songs that suited the setting.
Dessert choice
The dessert table has more than 20 choices, with separate gelato, crêpe and candy stations mentioned by a reviewer.
Strong cocktails
Reviews highlight carefully made cocktails, including a well-executed Hugo Spritz and a highly regarded house cocktail.
Celebrations
Birthday and babymoon reviews mention personal touches such as birthday songs, special desserts and attentive help with the occasion.
Brunch variety
Brunches can include a buffet, picnic basket, live crêpe station, cocktails, mocktails and broad dessert selections.
What to Eat at Josette 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 Josette, 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 Josette got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Escargots Net +4
“Amazing French cuisine and really delicious food, especially the escargots. They were incredibly tasty and surprisingly big.”
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“Amazing French cuisine and really delicious food, especially the escargots. They were incredibly tasty and surprisingly big.”December 2025
“The escargot was rich and perfectly cooked, the burrata was fresh and beautifully presented, and the pasta was outstanding.”February 2026
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Crème brûlée Net +3
“For dessert, we had the crème brûlée, which was smooth and creamy with a cotton candy caramelized too.”
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“For dessert, we had the crème brûlée, which was smooth and creamy with a cotton candy caramelized too.”October 2025
“She remembered us, remembered details from our first visit, and midway through the evening a crème brûlée arrived inscribed "Welcome Back" in chocolate with my initial dusted in sugar on the crust.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (20)
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Alessandro dal borro 2015 Net +1
“She listened to the table, asked the right two questions, and landed on the Alessandro Dal Borro 2015, a Tuscan Syrah with depth and grace that carried the whole meal.”
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“She listened to the table, asked the right two questions, and landed on the Alessandro Dal Borro 2015, a Tuscan Syrah with depth and grace that carried the whole meal.”July 2026
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Baked seabass Net +1
“For mains, we had the baked seabass, prawns, and the cordon bleu, all of which were cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious.”
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“For mains, we had the baked seabass, prawns, and the cordon bleu, all of which were cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious.”February 2026
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Bloody mary Net +1
“The bloody Mary or the virgin Mary options are amazing.”
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“The bloody Mary or the virgin Mary options are amazing.”June 2026
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Burrata Net +1
“The escargot was rich and perfectly cooked, the burrata was fresh and beautifully presented, and the pasta was outstanding.”
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“The escargot was rich and perfectly cooked, the burrata was fresh and beautifully presented, and the pasta was outstanding.”February 2026
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Burrata salad Net +1
“For starters, we ordered the burrata salad, calamari, mushroom croquettes, chicken skewers, and ratatouille. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavour.”
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“For starters, we ordered the burrata salad, calamari, mushroom croquettes, chicken skewers, and ratatouille. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavour.”February 2026
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Calamari Net +1
“For starters, we ordered the burrata salad, calamari, mushroom croquettes, chicken skewers, and ratatouille. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavour.”
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“For starters, we ordered the burrata salad, calamari, mushroom croquettes, chicken skewers, and ratatouille. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavour.”February 2026
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Chicken skewers Net +1
“For starters, we ordered the burrata salad, calamari, mushroom croquettes, chicken skewers, and ratatouille. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavour.”
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“For starters, we ordered the burrata salad, calamari, mushroom croquettes, chicken skewers, and ratatouille. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavour.”February 2026
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Chocolate cake Net +1
“We ended on a high note with the chocolate cake, which was indulgent and the perfect finish to the meal.”
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“We ended on a high note with the chocolate cake, which was indulgent and the perfect finish to the meal.”February 2026
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Coquette Net +1
“I ordered the house cocktail, which came with a coquette that was absolutely delicious, very French and perfectly done.”
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“I ordered the house cocktail, which came with a coquette that was absolutely delicious, very French and perfectly done.”December 2025
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Cordon bleu Net +1
“For mains, we had the baked seabass, prawns, and the cordon bleu, all of which were cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious.”
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“For mains, we had the baked seabass, prawns, and the cordon bleu, all of which were cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious.”February 2026
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Crab omelette Net +1
“” The crab omelette is the star—rich, delicate, perfectly cooked, and it tastes like they actually care about technique, not just presentation.”
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“” The crab omelette is the star—rich, delicate, perfectly cooked, and it tastes like they actually care about technique, not just presentation.”January 2026
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Crêpes suzette Net +1
“Then crêpes Suzette flambéed tableside with Grand Marnier, copper pan on the gueridon, blue flame, orange and caramel in the air. It remains one of the great dinner spectacles and they treat it with the reverence it deserves.”
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“Then crêpes Suzette flambéed tableside with Grand Marnier, copper pan on the gueridon, blue flame, orange and caramel in the air. It remains one of the great dinner spectacles and they treat it with the reverence it deserves.”July 2026
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Duck dish Net +1
“I especially loved my duck dish — the sauce was perfectly balanced and absolutely delicious.”
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“I especially loved my duck dish — the sauce was perfectly balanced and absolutely delicious.”January 2026
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Mushroom croquettes Net +1
“For starters, we ordered the burrata salad, calamari, mushroom croquettes, chicken skewers, and ratatouille. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavour.”
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“For starters, we ordered the burrata salad, calamari, mushroom croquettes, chicken skewers, and ratatouille. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavour.”February 2026
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Prawns Net +1
“For mains, we had the baked seabass, prawns, and the cordon bleu, all of which were cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious.”
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“For mains, we had the baked seabass, prawns, and the cordon bleu, all of which were cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious.”February 2026
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Profiteroles Net +1
“We loved Amal so much, she made us feel so welcome and went out of her way to make the special event of our babymoon even better xx Then the food must be some of the best I’ve had in UAE! Perfect cooked steak and the profiteroles are beautiful, light and airy! And just extra bonus is how well it’s priced 🙏🏻 can’t wait to come back! Thank you again Amal xx”
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“We loved Amal so much, she made us feel so welcome and went out of her way to make the special event of our babymoon even better xx Then the food must be some of the best I’ve had in UAE! Perfect cooked steak and the profiteroles are beautiful, light and airy! And just extra bonus is how well it’s priced 🙏🏻 can’t wait to come back! Thank you again Amal xx”April 2026
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Ratatouille Net +1
“For starters, we ordered the burrata salad, calamari, mushroom croquettes, chicken skewers, and ratatouille. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavour.”
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“For starters, we ordered the burrata salad, calamari, mushroom croquettes, chicken skewers, and ratatouille. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavour.”February 2026
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Seared salmon Net +1
“I ordered the seared salmon from the main menu perfectly cooked ( Complements to the chef) and it was beautifully presented.”
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“I ordered the seared salmon from the main menu perfectly cooked ( Complements to the chef) and it was beautifully presented.”October 2025
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Steak Net +1
“We loved Amal so much, she made us feel so welcome and went out of her way to make the special event of our babymoon even better xx Then the food must be some of the best I’ve had in UAE! Perfect cooked steak and the profiteroles are beautiful, light and airy! And just extra bonus is how well it’s priced 🙏🏻 can’t wait to come back! Thank you again Amal xx”
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“We loved Amal so much, she made us feel so welcome and went out of her way to make the special event of our babymoon even better xx Then the food must be some of the best I’ve had in UAE! Perfect cooked steak and the profiteroles are beautiful, light and airy! And just extra bonus is how well it’s priced 🙏🏻 can’t wait to come back! Thank you again Amal xx”April 2026
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Virgin mary Net +1
“The bloody Mary or the virgin Mary options are amazing.”
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“The bloody Mary or the virgin Mary options are amazing.”June 2026
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House cocktail Net +1
“I ordered the house cocktail, which came with a coquette that was absolutely delicious, very French and perfectly done.”
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“I ordered the house cocktail, which came with a coquette that was absolutely delicious, very French and perfectly done.”December 2025
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Hugo spritz Net +1
“My favourite Hugo spritz was done perfectly and the ambience of the light was perfect for me.”
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“My favourite Hugo spritz was done perfectly and the ambience of the light was perfect for me.”December 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Champagne Net −1
“We were going to have the champagne package, but it was too sweet so we downgraded to the House.”
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“We were going to have the champagne package, but it was too sweet so we downgraded to the House.”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Request windows. If the view matters, request a window table when booking; one reservation did not receive one because it was not specifically requested.
Confirm showtimes. Ask about the live entertainment schedule before booking late dinner, since one advertised 9pm show started around 10:30pm.
Avoid the bar. For brunch, ask for a seat away from the bar if indoor smoke would bother you.
Try brunch. Brunch is a strong alternative to dinner, with a picnic basket, live crêpe station, candy stations and extensive desserts.
Bring children. Weekend brunch includes a kids area, making it a more practical choice for families than a late dinner.
Plan dessert. Leave room for sweets: the dessert table has more than 20 options, plus gelato, crêpe and candy stations.
Plan the visit
Practical details
ICD Brookfield Place
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Late entertainment
One dinner review says the show began around 10:30pm instead of the stated 9pm and lasted only about 25 minutes.
Small portions
A reviewer enjoyed the food but found the portions quite small, worth considering when planning a full dinner.
Loud music
Music was described as loud at night, and another brunch review found a singer disrupted the French bistro mood.
Inconsistent service
One party left without ordering after being ignored by servers, despite having a reservation and asking about seating.
Indoor smoking
A brunch review specifically cautions that smoking indoors is allowed, which the reviewer found off-putting near the bar.
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The Bottom Line
Josette is a French restaurant in DIFC built around a polished Parisian setting, carefully staged service and a lively evening atmosphere. You can come for a full dinner, drinks and light bites, breakfast, or one of its brunch formats. It works especially well for birthdays, date nights and celebratory dinners where the setting matters as much as the plate.
The food reviews are strongest around classic French choices: escargots are described as rich and perfectly cooked, while crêpes Suzette are flambéed tableside with Grand Marnier. The crab omelette is a standout at breakfast, and crème brûlée, profiteroles and the broad dessert table give sweet-toothed diners plenty to explore. Cocktails also receive consistent praise.
Live singers, guitarists and DJs can shift the room from elegant to energetic, though the volume and timing are not always predictable. One review reported a show starting 90 minutes late, while another found the music too loud. Portions were called small by one diner, and a brunch review cautioned about indoor smoking near the bar.
If those details matter, confirm the entertainment schedule and request a table away from the bar when booking.