Generous breakfast
The Turkish breakfast for two is repeatedly described as abundant, with some diners unable to finish the spread.
Lalezar Restaurant and Cafe
Downtown Dubai
Lalezar is a Turkish restaurant and cafe in Downtown Dubai, serving Turkish fine dining alongside relaxed breakfast and shisha experiences. Reviews especially point to the generous Turkish breakfast and charcoal-grilled dishes such as kebabs and beyti.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,249 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong kebabs
Kebabs and beyti receive standout praise, including from a reviewer from Adana who rated them exceptionally highly.
Long-lasting shisha
One regular reported a shisha that lasted for hours without burning or developing a charcoal taste.
Outdoor seating
The terrace and courtyard provide open-air seating with Downtown views, while indoor seating is also available.
Valet parking
Free valet parking is supplied by the restaurant, a useful convenience in this busy district.
Late kitchen
A late-night visit found the kitchen open until 3:30am, with spaghetti bolognese and a burger still available.
What to Eat at Lalezar Restaurant and Cafe 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 Lalezar Restaurant and Cafe, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Lalezar Restaurant and Cafe, 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
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Beyti Net +2
“As a Turk, everything was truly amazing! I’m from Adana - the origin of Kebab - and Lalezar’s kebab and also its beyti was on a level that you cannot find even at most restaurants in my hometown.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“As a Turk, everything was truly amazing! I’m from Adana - the origin of Kebab - and Lalezar’s kebab and also its beyti was on a level that you cannot find even at most restaurants in my hometown.”October 2024
“The beyti was well-prepared but given the restaurant’s standards, I expected more attention to detail such as better bread texture or a finishing touch like cooked butter on top.”December 2024
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Kibbeh Net +2
“I tried yogurt kebab and kibbeh which was both amazingly good.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried yogurt kebab and kibbeh which was both amazingly good.”August 2024
“Went for lunch with 3 friends and enjoyed all the starters we ordered, including the tomato salad, the kibbeh and especially the mind-blowing lahmacun.”February 2023
Honorable mentions (30)
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Adana kebab Net +1
“The Chicken Skewers were a good hit and the Adana Kebab was on point.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Chicken Skewers were a good hit and the Adana Kebab was on point.”February 2023
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Babaganush kebab Net +1
“The pistachio kebab and babaganush kebab were packed with flavour, and the dips, mocktails, and Lalezar teas were just as impressive.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The pistachio kebab and babaganush kebab were packed with flavour, and the dips, mocktails, and Lalezar teas were just as impressive.”April 2025
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Breakfast for 2 Net +1
“I think the breakfast for 2 is for more people, we were 2 and it was not possible for us to eat everything.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I think the breakfast for 2 is for more people, we were 2 and it was not possible for us to eat everything.”September 2024
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Burger Net +1
“Very well cooked food , we had the burger and specialty pasta dish , both of wish were excellent, also the appetizer was amazing .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very well cooked food , we had the burger and specialty pasta dish , both of wish were excellent, also the appetizer was amazing .”February 2023
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Burger/fries Net +1
“They said the kitchen was open that night until 3:30, so we ordered spaghetti bolognese (some of the best I’ve had) and a burger/fries (also amazing).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They said the kitchen was open that night until 3:30, so we ordered spaghetti bolognese (some of the best I’ve had) and a burger/fries (also amazing).”March 2025
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Chicken iskandar Net +1
“We had this chicken iskandar yum yum yum”
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Review excerpts
“We had this chicken iskandar yum yum yum”January 2026
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Chicken skewers Net +1
“The Chicken Skewers were a good hit and the Adana Kebab was on point.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Chicken Skewers were a good hit and the Adana Kebab was on point.”February 2023
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Cream with the honey Net +1
“The cream with the honey was nice, so was the aubergine dish.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The cream with the honey was nice, so was the aubergine dish.”June 2023
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Crispy mushrooms Net +1
“We started with the walnut spread…well seasoned and crunchy… Very tasty, followed by the crispy mushrooms (which were not crispy) but were equally tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We started with the walnut spread…well seasoned and crunchy… Very tasty, followed by the crispy mushrooms (which were not crispy) but were equally tasty.”July 2023
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Cucumber and tomato salad Net +1
“The cucumber and tomato salad was a refreshing accompaniment, with its vibrant colors and crisp flavors perfectly complementing the main course.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The cucumber and tomato salad was a refreshing accompaniment, with its vibrant colors and crisp flavors perfectly complementing the main course.”September 2023
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Katmer Net +1
“The Kunafa and Katmer were delicious and I actually returned for dessert after dinner the next day as well.”
Positive 1Negative 0Neutral 1
Review excerpts
“The Kunafa and Katmer were delicious and I actually returned for dessert after dinner the next day as well.”February 2023
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Kunafa Net +1
“The Kunafa and Katmer were delicious and I actually returned for dessert after dinner the next day as well.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Kunafa and Katmer were delicious and I actually returned for dessert after dinner the next day as well.”February 2023
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Lamb chops Net +1
“I’d like also to emphasize our meal. the foods was so extremely delicious especially the Lamb Chops that we had one of a kind! It’s a huge portion it’s actually good to 3 to 4 pax. However, it’s our special day that’s why we had it even just two of us.”
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Review excerpts
“I’d like also to emphasize our meal. the foods was so extremely delicious especially the Lamb Chops that we had one of a kind! It’s a huge portion it’s actually good to 3 to 4 pax. However, it’s our special day that’s why we had it even just two of us.”December 2023
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Lamb pida Net +1
“Finished with a lamb pida. Plenty for two with a lot left over.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Finished with a lamb pida. Plenty for two with a lot left over.”July 2023
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Menti dish Net +1
“You must try the Menti dish (their special dish) - it is out of this world!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“You must try the Menti dish (their special dish) - it is out of this world!”August 2024
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Mixed grill Net +1
“The mixed grill on the other hand was quite good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The mixed grill on the other hand was quite good.”December 2024
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Omelette Net +1
“One dish that stood out was their omelette, which was cooked to perfection. The fluffy texture, combined with a delightful blend of fresh herbs and spices, made it a breakfast delight.”
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Review excerpts
“One dish that stood out was their omelette, which was cooked to perfection. The fluffy texture, combined with a delightful blend of fresh herbs and spices, made it a breakfast delight.”September 2023
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Pistachio kebab Net +1
“The pistachio kebab and babaganush kebab were packed with flavour, and the dips, mocktails, and Lalezar teas were just as impressive.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The pistachio kebab and babaganush kebab were packed with flavour, and the dips, mocktails, and Lalezar teas were just as impressive.”April 2025
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Salmon Net +1
“The food was delicious and good portion. The meat was enough for 2, and salmon enough for one.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was delicious and good portion. The meat was enough for 2, and salmon enough for one.”January 2023
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Spaghetti bolognese Net +1
“They said the kitchen was open that night until 3:30, so we ordered spaghetti bolognese (some of the best I’ve had) and a burger/fries (also amazing).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They said the kitchen was open that night until 3:30, so we ordered spaghetti bolognese (some of the best I’ve had) and a burger/fries (also amazing).”March 2025
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Specialty pasta dish Net +1
“Very well cooked food , we had the burger and specialty pasta dish , both of wish were excellent, also the appetizer was amazing .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very well cooked food , we had the burger and specialty pasta dish , both of wish were excellent, also the appetizer was amazing .”February 2023
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Tomato salad Net +1
“Went for lunch with 3 friends and enjoyed all the starters we ordered, including the tomato salad, the kibbeh and especially the mind-blowing lahmacun.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Went for lunch with 3 friends and enjoyed all the starters we ordered, including the tomato salad, the kibbeh and especially the mind-blowing lahmacun.”February 2023
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Traditional turkish breakfast Net +1
“We’ve been there for a traditional Turkish breakfast. It was amazingly good!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We’ve been there for a traditional Turkish breakfast. It was amazingly good!”November 2023
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Turkish breakfast for two Net +1
“As we sat down, the anticipation was high, and we opted for the Turkish Breakfast for two. To say we were delighted with our choice would be an understatement. The portions were incredibly generous, ensuring we left with happy, satisfied stomachs. Every item on our breakfast spread was not just good but truly delicious, reflecting the authenticity of Turkish cuisine.”
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Review excerpts
“As we sat down, the anticipation was high, and we opted for the Turkish Breakfast for two. To say we were delighted with our choice would be an understatement. The portions were incredibly generous, ensuring we left with happy, satisfied stomachs. Every item on our breakfast spread was not just good but truly delicious, reflecting the authenticity of Turkish cuisine.”November 2023
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Turkish breakfasts Net +1
“I think this is one of the best Turkish breakfasts I have tried in Dubai I highly recommend , I tried breakfast for 2 the portion was excellent”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I think this is one of the best Turkish breakfasts I have tried in Dubai I highly recommend , I tried breakfast for 2 the portion was excellent”March 2023
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Walnut spread Net +1
“We started with the walnut spread…well seasoned and crunchy… Very tasty, followed by the crispy mushrooms (which were not crispy) but were equally tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We started with the walnut spread…well seasoned and crunchy… Very tasty, followed by the crispy mushrooms (which were not crispy) but were equally tasty.”July 2023
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Yogurt kebab Net +1
“I tried yogurt kebab and kibbeh which was both amazingly good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried yogurt kebab and kibbeh which was both amazingly good.”August 2024
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Lahmacun Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Went for lunch with 3 friends and enjoyed all the starters we ordered, including the tomato salad, the kibbeh and especially the mind-blowing lahmacun.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Went for lunch with 3 friends and enjoyed all the starters we ordered, including the tomato salad, the kibbeh and especially the mind-blowing lahmacun.”February 2023
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Çiğ köfte Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The içli köfte and çiğ köfte were just okay, nothing special to be fair.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Içli köfte Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The içli köfte and çiğ köfte were just okay, nothing special to be fair.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 3
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Turkish tea Net +3
“Breakfast for two was fantastic, enjoyed turkish tea in bardak.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Breakfast for two was fantastic, enjoyed turkish tea in bardak.”November 2024
“The lemon mint lemonade was a favorite for Roderic…and the Turkish tea we finished with was again…delicious.”July 2023
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Lemon mint lemonade Net +1
“The lemon mint lemonade was a favorite for Roderic…and the Turkish tea we finished with was again…delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The lemon mint lemonade was a favorite for Roderic…and the Turkish tea we finished with was again…delicious.”July 2023
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Coffee with orange Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The coffee with orange was strange for us, but we finished it.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (2)
Food 1
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Sutlaj Net −1
“The highlight was the sweet (Sutlaj) which was a day old having rice even older as it was turning powder while eating. I immediately ask them to change and the new one was way different that means they just tool the chance and served us the old sweet.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The highlight was the sweet (Sutlaj) which was a day old having rice even older as it was turning powder while eating. I immediately ask them to change and the new one was way different that means they just tool the chance and served us the old sweet.”May 2026
Drinks 1
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Lemon margarita Net −1
“My lemon margarita was too sour so i asked for syrup, the waitress took it back and made a new one!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“My lemon margarita was too sour so i asked for syrup, the waitress took it back and made a new one!”January 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm pricing. Before ordering breakfast, confirm the price for your group; one diner was billed AED 223 instead of the expected AED 149.
Check payment rules. If paying through Zomato or Careem, ask first whether shisha and drinks are excluded from app payment.
Choose indoors. Choose indoor seating if you want to avoid smoke outdoors, as a review found no non-smoking outdoor area.
Ask about parking. Valet is advertised and praised by some guests, but if you are self-parking, call ahead to ask where to leave the car.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Clarens Tower 2 - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Cleanliness concerns
A review reported flies in the dining area and food, along with sticky, dirty floors and an unresponsive supervisor.
Service inconsistency
Service ranges from attentive to very slow or poorly informed; one review said waiters could not explain menu items.
Price clarity
A breakfast customer expected AED 149 but received a bill for AED 223 after adding a third person without clear prior explanation.
Restroom upkeep
Separate reviews described the restrooms as unclean, and one visitor also found the chairs old and uncomfortable.
Smoking outdoors
The outdoor seating does not appear to include a non-smoking section, which may matter to breakfast visitors.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
149 AED
breakfast
“When we came we asked for the breakfast for 149 AED and the waiter of captain of the restaurant told us I can make it for 3, as we were 3 person and in the end gave the bill for 223 AED”Google review · June 2026
aed 149
Breakfast
“Breakfast service until 2pm for aed 149 for 2”Google review · November 2023
129aed
breakfast
“* breakfast is only 129aed, great price”Google review · June 2023
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The Bottom Line
Lalezar is a Turkish restaurant and cafe in Downtown Dubai where breakfast, kebabs and shisha are the main draws. The Turkish breakfast for two is repeatedly described as generous, and the menu also gets strong mentions for kebabs, beyti, mixed grill, pistachio kebab and lamb chops. The food is often praised as authentic, fresh and well presented, though a few diners found individual dishes such as lahmacun or katmer merely average.
The setting gives you a choice of indoor and outdoor seating, with terrace or courtyard tables suited to shisha and Downtown views. Free valet parking is a useful feature in this busy area. One late-night visitor also found the kitchen open until 3:30am, although hours should be confirmed before relying on that.
Service is uneven. Many reviews describe warm, attentive staff, but others mention slow follow-up, weak menu knowledge and unclear payment rules for app orders. Confirm the breakfast price for your group before ordering: one guest expected AED 149 and received a AED 223 bill after adding a third person.
Cleanliness deserves attention. Reviews mention unclean restrooms, sticky floors and flies, including one report of a fly in the food. Outdoor seating also has no non-smoking section, so indoor seating may be more comfortable for some guests.