L'ETO

L'ETO

Bluewaters Island

L’ETO is an upscale all-day dining restaurant at Bluewaters Island, suited to relaxed breakfasts, brunches, coffee and dessert. Reviews point to the Dulce De Leche cake and carefully made drinks, including pour-over coffee, as especially worthwhile orders.

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992 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Specialty Coffee

Coffee-focused visitors can try an iced V60 with Colombian beans or the clean, distinctive V60 Ethiopia.

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Custom Breakfast

The French omelette lets you choose three toppings from six options, giving breakfast a useful degree of personalisation.

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What to Eat at L'ETO

These items at L'ETO got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

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  1. Napoleon Net +4
    “Delicious food,great service and best desserts I had Napoleon cake and it was so good,Mavis was super friendly and gave us best recommendations of which all turned out to be amazing.Thanks to her.”
  2. French toast Net +2
    “And then there’s the fooood! 😍😍 so inlove with French toast paired with a perfectly made coffee is just on another level. It’s honestly set the standard for me, 😋😋”
Honorable mentions (24)
  1. Baklava Net +1
    “For dessert, I indulged in their baklava, which was a heavenly mix of flaky pastry and rich honey syrup. It was the perfect sweet ending to an already fantastic meal.”
  2. Banana ricotta pancake Net +1
    “Banana ricotta pancake 7/10”
  3. Basque cheesecake Net +1
    “our server Monica was very sweet and considerate and replaced our coffee when we had an issue with sugar, we ordered basque cheesecake and the straw napoleon cake and were pleasantly impressed with the softness and sweetness level.”
  4. Carrot cake Net +1
    “Not to mention the super moist and delicious Carrot Cake ❤️”
  5. Chicken katsu Net +1
    “Loved our visit at Leto Café in Bluewaters! Big thanks to HP and Sama for the awesome service 💯 The chicken katsu was so good, French toast was yummy, and the coffee hit the spot. Definitely coming back!”
  6. Chocolate cheesecake Net +1
    “For dessert, we went with the chocolate cheesecake paired with a cortado, and it was the highlight of the meal. The cheesecake was rich and creamy without being overly sweet, and the cortado balanced it out beautifully with that smooth, bold coffee kick. Absolute perfection on a plate.”
  7. Dulce de leche cake Net +1
    “Visited L’ETO after hearing so much about their famous Dulce De Leche cake, and it definitely lived up to the hype! The cake was rich, moist, and perfectly balanced in sweetness. Every bite was worth the search.”
  8. Homemade crepe Net +1
    “Salome was very kind and helpful. The service was amazing. And the royal avocado and the homemade crepe was delicious ! loved it😍”
  9. Iced v60 with colombian beans Net +1
    “Had an iced V60 with Colombian beans and it was amazing. The coffee was super smooth, clean, and full of flavors. You can really taste the quality in every sip.”
  10. L’eto french omelette Net +1
    “I chose the L’eto French Omelette and selected two of my three allowed toppings : Mozzarella cheese and capsicum from the six available options. The omelette was cooked to perfection: fluffy, light, and rich in flavor. The toppings complemented it beautifully, adding texture and taste without overpowering the delicate eggs.”
  11. Original milk cake Net +1
    “We ordered the original milk cake and was outstanding as always.”
  12. Ramadan caramel sky cake Net +1
    “The restaurant is nice, especially we enjoyed Ramadan Caramel Sky cake, highly recommended! Salome was very helpful 🩷”
  13. Red shakshouka Net +1
    “I tried the Red Shakshouka, and it was delicious with perfectly poached eggs and rich tomato sauce.”
  14. Rice bowl Net +1
    “Staff happy for us to share a rice bowl and a salad. Food was superb, gorgeous chic decor and atmosphere, service very friendly.”
  15. Royal avocado Net +1
    “Salome was very kind and helpful. The service was amazing. And the royal avocado and the homemade crepe was delicious ! loved it😍”
  16. Salmon avocado bagel Net +1
    “Salmon avocado bagel 10/10”
  17. Salmon graviax & avo with croissant Net +1
    “The Signature English and Salmon graviax & avo with croissant is highly recommended as well as tasting the signature coffee blend as well as the delicious Jasmine green tea of beautiful notes.”
  18. San sebastian cheesecake Net +1
    “San Sebastian cheesecake is heaven! 🥰 Presentation of drinks and food is amazing.”
  19. Sebastian cake with chocolate sauce Net +1
    “We also took Jhass's recommendation and tried the Sebastian Cake with chocolate sauce. It was incredibly creamy with that perfect burnt-sugar finish, and the chocolate sauce just took it to the next level.”
  20. Signature english Net +1
    “The Signature English and Salmon graviax & avo with croissant is highly recommended as well as tasting the signature coffee blend as well as the delicious Jasmine green tea of beautiful notes.”
  21. Steak Net +1
    “The steak was fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor.”
  22. Steak and eggs Net +1
    “We started with the steak and eggs, and wow,just wow. The steak was cooked exactly to our liking, juicy and full of flavor, and the eggs were perfectly done on the side. It's not every day you find a place that gets the classics this right.”
  23. Straw napoleon cake Net +1
    “our server Monica was very sweet and considerate and replaced our coffee when we had an issue with sugar, we ordered basque cheesecake and the straw napoleon cake and were pleasantly impressed with the softness and sweetness level.”
  24. V60 ethiopia Net +1
    “"If you're coming to LETO, the V60 Ethiopia is a must—it’s the reason I keep coming back! It has such a beautiful, clean profile.”

Drinks 10

  1. Buckthorn tea Net +1
    “Delicious breakfast and matcha and buckthorn tea! Definitely coming again for brunch with good mood and nice view to Ain.”
  2. Cappuccino Net +1
    “The service was top-notch, special thanks to HP for the great hospitality. And barista Shahil made the cappuccino and latte perfectly, super smooth and well-balanced coffee ☕✨”
  3. Cold spanish latte Net +1
    “I paired the omelette with a cold Spanish latte, which was smooth, creamy, and refreshingly balanced — the perfect companion to a hearty breakfast.”
  4. Cortado Net +1
    “For dessert, we went with the chocolate cheesecake paired with a cortado, and it was the highlight of the meal. The cheesecake was rich and creamy without being overly sweet, and the cortado balanced it out beautifully with that smooth, bold coffee kick. Absolute perfection on a plate.”
  5. Creamy masala iced tea Net +1
    “The new creamy masala iced tea was out of this world, we’ll definitely be back!”
  6. Geisha coffee Net +1
    “We had a Geisha coffee, avocado, and a croissant — everything was absolutely gorgeous.”
  7. Hot americano Net +1
    “i went to leto to see the cake display. It was not something that we expect because leto is known for a huge cake display however we ended having the famous napoleon. Jass told us to try it with hot americano and indeed it is amazing. It compliments the sweetness of the fresh strawberry and the napoleon itself. We will try the toffee next time .”
  8. Iced latte Net +1
    “Great experience! The dessert was fresh and delicious, and the iced latte was smooth and refreshing.”
  9. Jasmine green tea Net +1
    “The Signature English and Salmon graviax & avo with croissant is highly recommended as well as tasting the signature coffee blend as well as the delicious Jasmine green tea of beautiful notes.”
  10. Kefir berry smoothie Net +1
    “Kefir berry smoothie 10/10”
Honorable mentions (6)
  1. Latte Net +1
    “The service was top-notch, special thanks to HP for the great hospitality. And barista Shahil made the cappuccino and latte perfectly, super smooth and well-balanced coffee ☕✨”
  2. Matcha tea Net +1
    “Delicious breakfast and matcha and buckthorn tea! Definitely coming again for brunch with good mood and nice view to Ain.”
  3. Orange juice Net +1
    “Orange juice 10/10”
  4. Passion fruit mojito Net +1
    “The passion fruit mojito from Leto is super fresh, perfectly balanced with mint and lime, and tastes like something you’d order on holiday and immediately want again!”
  5. Redberry and mint tea Net +1
    “The redberry and mint tea was excellent and a delight.”
  6. Signature coffee blend Net +1
    “The Signature English and Salmon graviax & avo with croissant is highly recommended as well as tasting the signature coffee blend as well as the delicious Jasmine green tea of beautiful notes.”
What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

  1. Lotus cheese cake Net −1
    “We had lotus cheese cake which was very very soggy but nice. Ambience was great n presentation was good too. Would have been better if cake wasn’t soggy n the crispness of lotus remained intact..”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Pair Napoleon. Try the Napoleon cake with a hot Americano; one review found the coffee complemented its sweetness.

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Ask Coffee. If you are unsure what to order, ask about the coffee blend or bean profile; reviews mention useful guidance for choosing by taste.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Bluewaters, The Wharf - Dubai Bluewaters Island, The Wharf - Blue Waters Island - level G street 15a
Marsa Dubai - Bluewaters Island, Dubai
Mon8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tue8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wed8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thu8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Fri8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sat8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sun8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
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Common Concerns

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Higher Prices

One reviewer felt the prices were a little high, even though they considered the food worthwhile.

Soggy Cheesecake

A Lotus cheesecake was described as very soggy, with its expected crisp texture missing.

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The Bottom Line

L’ETO is an upscale all-day dining restaurant at Bluewaters Island, with a menu that suits breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee breaks and dessert stops. The clearest draws in the reviews are the Dulce De Leche cake, Napoleon cake, French toast and a range of carefully prepared coffees, including iced V60 and V60 Ethiopia. Breakfast has more detail than a quick café plate: the French omelette allows three toppings from six choices, while other reviews mention steak and eggs, shakshouka and avocado dishes.

The cake display gets much of the attention, and the Napoleon, milk cake and San Sebastian cheesecake are repeatedly described as soft, rich or well-balanced. The setting leans calm and polished rather than hectic, with chic décor, flowers, books and a relaxed atmosphere. It works for a quiet coffee, a family meal or a longer brunch, and one family found the kids PlayStation useful for keeping toddlers occupied.

Parking validation was also mentioned positively. There is one price caveat: a reviewer considered the prices a little high. Dessert quality is not completely uniform either; one Lotus cheesecake arrived very soggy, with its crisp texture lost.

If ordering cake, the Napoleon with a hot Americano is a particularly well-supported combination.

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