L'Occitane Cafe - City Walk

Name: L'Occitane Cafe - City Walk
Address: Ground Floor, City Walk, Main entrance - Al Safa St, Al Wasl, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143461825

Al Wasl

Restaurant Closed 04 346 1825

L’Occitane Café is a French-inspired café and restaurant in Al Wasl’s City Walk, connected to the brand’s skincare shop. It suits relaxed breakfasts, coffee and desserts, with review favourites including the Lobster Benedict and Beef Brisket Gnocchi.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

1,122 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Calm Setting

The peaceful, greenery-filled interior gives City Walk shoppers a quieter place to linger over coffee or a meal.

Gnocchi

The Beef Brisket Gnocchi is a repeat-order favourite, while the Gnocchi Daube was praised for tender beef.

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What to Eat at L'Occitane Cafe - City Walk

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of L'Occitane Cafe - City Walk, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 2

French toast Net +2

“I tried the French toast and God that was great. I understand that is their best seller and after tasting it I know why it is.”
Steak and eggs Net +2

“We had Steak and Eggs and their Peach Crepe, which were both good.”

Honorable mentions (33)

Beef brisket gnocchi Net +1

“I've come back for their Beef Brisket Gnocchi multiple times by now as I really like it.”
Caesar salad with lobster Net +1

“My top: gnocchi and Caesar salad with lobster 🦞 Excellent!”
Chef’s special flank steak with truffle mashed potatoes Net +1

“Chef’s special flank steak with truffle mashed potatoes and salmon steak grilled were both cooked perfectly.”
Chia with fruits Net +1

“The food is great and definitely esthetically pleasing. I do love gnocchi with slow cooked meat ( for lunch) and for breakfast chia with fruits. Also option eggs Benedict is 👍🏼.”
Chocolate éclair Net +1

“We tried the chocolate éclair and the mille-feuille — both were absolutely delightful! The desserts were fresh, not too sweet, and beautifully presented.”
Cream of mushroom soup Net +1

“I recommend their cream of mushroom soup was generously portioned, the sweet potato fries were perfect & the macchiato always hit the right spot each time 👌🏽”
Croissant Net +1

“The croissant was fresh and tasty; however, I found the cappuccino's flavor slightly unusual, with a hint reminiscent of honey, which might not appeal to everyone's taste.”
Eggs benedict Net +1

“The food is great and definitely esthetically pleasing. I do love gnocchi with slow cooked meat ( for lunch) and for breakfast chia with fruits. Also option eggs Benedict is 👍🏼.”
Fattoush salad Net +1

“Had a wonderful experience at L’Occitane Café City Walk. The atmosphere was lovely, and the food was absolutely delicious, the rigatoni pasta was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, and the fattoush salad was fresh and vibrant.”
French breakfast Net +1

“Went with my friends and we had hazelnut pancakes, shakshuka and the French breakfast and it all was so fresh and flavorful.”
Gnocchi daube Net +1

“Their Gnocchi Daube is done to perfection; the beef is very tender, comparable even to the gnocchi. This dish is a must-try for diners.”
Gnocchi with slow cooked meat Net +1

“The food is great and definitely esthetically pleasing. I do love gnocchi with slow cooked meat ( for lunch) and for breakfast chia with fruits. Also option eggs Benedict is 👍🏼.”
Hazelnut pancakes Net +1

“Went with my friends and we had hazelnut pancakes, shakshuka and the French breakfast and it all was so fresh and flavorful.”
Kale quinoa salad Net +1

“Our favorite salads are the Nicoise salad and the Kale Quinoa Salad.”
Lamb shank Net +1

“The lamb shank was very juicy and fell off the bone. However is was under spiced, and the orzo was also lacking flavour.”
Lobster benedict Net +1

“I tried the Lobster Benedict and the Steak & Eggs — both were well prepared, and the ingredients tasted fresh and high-quality.”
Macarons Net +1

“2. ●Macarons. At 10 dhs each, 6 pieces - packed attractively. And the tastes were just surreal. I was fascinated by the uniqueness of the stamped names on each of them. 5/5. Truly must have.”
Mille-feuille Net +1

“We tried the chocolate éclair and the mille-feuille — both were absolutely delightful! The desserts were fresh, not too sweet, and beautifully presented.”
Mushroom risotto Net +1

“We also love getting the Soup of the Day and the Mushroom risotto; always warming and filling.”
Nicoise salad Net +1

“Our favorite salads are the Nicoise salad and the Kale Quinoa Salad.”
Octopus salad Net +1

“The food was spectacular, the decor was beautiful and the overall vibes were excellent. 10/10 would recommend. I only took videos of my food so these are screenshots BUT I’d really recommend the salmon and mango tartare and the octopus salad.”
Peach crepe Net +1

“We had Steak and Eggs and their Peach Crepe, which were both good.”
Poke bowl Net +1

“Maybel provided fantastic service, and the food is one of the best we’ve had in Dubai.. Big portions like the poke bowl, and the carrot and ginger puree is heavenly. They gave out complimentary desserts and a special gift too.”
Poke bowl l'occitane Net +1

“1. Poke bowl l'occitane. At 72 dhs, this is at a premium. But each of the items are freshly plucked and superbly prepared. You can feel the softness of the salmon and the large prawns , raw natural taste. It also had quinoa, mango cubes- which added the balance, green beans and some green leaves. I was mesmerized by the super awesome Avocado. The addition of ginger stem slices and slightly pickled cucumber type vegetables were enjoyable, but in my opinion- their amounts should be reduced because nobody can eat that much of that taste. Rather the other parts should be increased. Pomegranate seeds were nice too. 4.5/5.”
Rigatoni pasta Net +1

“Had a wonderful experience at L’Occitane Café City Walk. The atmosphere was lovely, and the food was absolutely delicious, the rigatoni pasta was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, and the fattoush salad was fresh and vibrant.”
Salmon and mango tartare Net +1

“The food was spectacular, the decor was beautiful and the overall vibes were excellent. 10/10 would recommend. I only took videos of my food so these are screenshots BUT I’d really recommend the salmon and mango tartare and the octopus salad.”
Salmon steak grilled Net +1

“Chef’s special flank steak with truffle mashed potatoes and salmon steak grilled were both cooked perfectly.”
Shakshuka Net +1

“Went with my friends and we had hazelnut pancakes, shakshuka and the French breakfast and it all was so fresh and flavorful.”
Soup of the day Net +1

“We also love getting the Soup of the Day and the Mushroom risotto; always warming and filling.”
Special cake Net +1

“Love all the staffs here at city walk branch, they made a special cake for my friend's birthday. So cute and delicious!”
Strawberry dessert Net +1

“The last picture is a strawberry dessert, compliments of the chef, and a delightful way to end the meal.”
Sweet potato fries Net +1

“I recommend their cream of mushroom soup was generously portioned, the sweet potato fries were perfect & the macchiato always hit the right spot each time 👌🏽”
Penne arrabbiata Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The Penne Arrabbiata was alright, very average.”

Drinks 5

Espresso Net +2

“My experience here was ordering espresso, and it was also of high quality.”
Blueberry soda Net +1

“The mocktails on my absolute favorite. I couldn’t get over my blueberry soda. I’ll definitely be going back..”
Coffee vinoois Net +1

“I love the coffee vinoois it’s amazing 🤩 .. all luck 🍀.”
Lavender latte Net +1

“The desserts and coffees are standout: the Lavender Latte was delicate and fragrant.”
Macchiato Net +1

“I recommend their cream of mushroom soup was generously portioned, the sweet potato fries were perfect & the macchiato always hit the right spot each time 👌🏽”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 1

Raclette burger Net −1

“The Raclette burger however, was a disappointment. Although it looked spectacular, it was suprisingly lacking in flavour. The patty, although cooked perfectly, had almost no beefyness, and the cheese did not contribute much.”

Drinks 1

Cappuccino Net −1

“The croissant was fresh and tasty; however, I found the cappuccino's flavor slightly unusual, with a hint reminiscent of honey, which might not appeal to everyone's taste.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check Deals. Ask whether the Monday ladies breakfast deal is currently running; one review reported 50% off breakfast items.

Share French Toast. The French toast was described as very sweet and huge, making it a practical dish to share.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Ground Floor, City Walk, Main entrance - Al Safa St

Al Wasl, Dubai

04 346 1825

Mon	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Drink Quality

One visitor found the matcha poor and was disappointed that staff did not offer a replacement or alternative.

Open Layout

The café is open to City Walk foot traffic, so it may feel less secluded than some diners expect.

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The Bottom Line

L’Occitane Café City Walk is a French-inspired café and restaurant in Al Wasl where you can eat, enjoy coffee or dessert, and browse the brand’s skincare products in the connected retail space. Breakfast is a major draw, with reviews mentioning French breakfast, shakshuka, pancakes and Eggs Benedict. For lunch or dinner, the Lobster Benedict, Beef Brisket Gnocchi and Gnocchi Daube are among the more distinctive orders.

The setting is bright, calm and greenery-filled, with yellow Provençal touches and a subtle connection to L’Occitane’s beauty identity. It works well for a quiet coffee, relaxed brunch or a birthday meal, and several diners praised attentive, welcoming service. The chocolate éclair, mille-feuille, French toast and cream of mushroom soup give dessert and lighter visits plenty of appeal.

Mocktails are another recurring highlight, particularly for their presentation. There are a few things to keep in mind. The City Walk layout is open rather than fully enclosed, so passers-by may be visible.

Pricing can feel steep: one review reported 32 dhs for bottled water, and another called the soft drinks expensive. Service and food were also criticised during one Ramadan visit, so check the current menu and offers before going. Monday breakfast discounts have been reported, but should be confirmed first.