Portuguese cooking
The Portuguese menu is the main draw, with reviewers praising authentic dishes such as Bacalhau a Bras.
Lana Lusa
Jumeirah
Lana Lusa is a Mediterranean restaurant in Jumeirah with a distinctly Portuguese focus, set beside the Dubai Water Canal. It is known for dishes such as Bacalhau a Bras and pastel de nata, with breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch available.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,033 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Canal setting
Tables beside the Dubai Water Canal give the restaurant a peaceful backdrop, especially outdoors.
Seafood skill
Sea bream, octopus, prawns and squid receive particularly specific praise for careful cooking.
Pastel de nata
The egg tart is a reliable highlight, with one guest calling it authentic and another recommending takeaway for the next day.
Weekend brunch
Brunch combines shareable starters, wine, sangria, desserts and occasional live music beside the canal.
Family friendly
Sunday visits are described as relaxed, good value and suitable for families and friends.
What to Eat at Lana Lusa 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 Lana Lusa, 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 Lana Lusa, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 6
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Pastel de nata Net +8
“The pastel de nata was absolutely delicious and tasted very authentic.”
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Review excerpts
“The pastel de nata was absolutely delicious and tasted very authentic.”May 2026
“The food was delicious, especially the pastel de nata, which was a highlight for us, and we really appreciated being introduced to Portuguese cuisine with such thoughtful recommendations.”April 2026
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Pastéis de bacalhau Net +2
“The pastéis de bacalhau was particularly outstanding, cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“The pastéis de bacalhau was particularly outstanding, cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.”July 2024
“The starters were so tasty. One of the best pastel de bacalhau I’ve ever had.”October 2023
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Portuguese breakfast Net +2
“The Portuguese breakfast is a nice, plentiful option and pasteis de nata are delicious - a home made treat.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Portuguese breakfast is a nice, plentiful option and pasteis de nata are delicious - a home made treat.”July 2025
“The Portuguese breakfast and Eggs Benedict were both really nice, and seasoned perfectly.”September 2024
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Quinoa salad Net +2
“I tried quinoa salad 4/5”
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Review excerpts
“I tried quinoa salad 4/5”April 2024
“The food was excellent, we ordered the sardines, pizza starter, quinoa salad, and the shrimp pasta, all of which were made very nicely.”December 2025
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Seabass ceviche Net +2
“The seabass ceviche was the only acceptable dish of the evening.”
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Review excerpts
“The seabass ceviche was the only acceptable dish of the evening.”February 2026
“The sea bass ceviche was exceptional . The shrimp croquette was ok . The spicy margarita added to the enjoyment , till I asked for the dessert menu .”December 2025
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Seabream Net +2
“The fish soubream was absolutely delicious—perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“The fish soubream was absolutely delicious—perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”February 2025
“We devoured the prawns and seabream - simply delicious!”March 2026
Honorable mentions (24)
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Bacalhau a bras Net +1
“Every dish from their Portuguese menu was delightful, especially their Bacalhau a Bras and pastel de nata.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Every dish from their Portuguese menu was delightful, especially their Bacalhau a Bras and pastel de nata.”March 2026
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Bacalhau a ze do pipo Net +1
“Our main course of Bacalhau a Ze do Pipo tasted heavenly.”
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Review excerpts
“Our main course of Bacalhau a Ze do Pipo tasted heavenly.”December 2022
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Beef with vegetables Net +1
“Beef with vegetables 4/5”
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Review excerpts
“Beef with vegetables 4/5”April 2024
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Bife à portuguesa Net +1
“The food is exceptional, from the cataplana to the bife à portuguesa, every bite brought us right back to Portugal.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is exceptional, from the cataplana to the bife à portuguesa, every bite brought us right back to Portugal.”August 2025
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Canja de galinha Net +1
“The Canja de galinha tasted light and seasoned well.”
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Review excerpts
“The Canja de galinha tasted light and seasoned well.”December 2022
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Coconut roll Net +1
“My personal favorite was the dessert—the Coconut Roll 🤍.”
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Review excerpts
“My personal favorite was the dessert—the Coconut Roll 🤍.”December 2024
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Eggs benedict Net +1
“The Portuguese breakfast and Eggs Benedict were both really nice, and seasoned perfectly.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Portuguese breakfast and Eggs Benedict were both really nice, and seasoned perfectly.”September 2024
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Grilled octopus Net +1
“The service was excellent. The grilled octopus was great but the baby chicken was too dry.”
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Review excerpts
“The service was excellent. The grilled octopus was great but the baby chicken was too dry.”April 2026
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Homemade granola Net +1
“And I also enjoyed the Homemade Granola.”
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Review excerpts
“And I also enjoyed the Homemade Granola.”September 2024
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Marinated octopus Net +1
“Plating gives pleasure for the eyes and the mouth. Marinated octopus a delice. And dessert...yummy.”
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Review excerpts
“Plating gives pleasure for the eyes and the mouth. Marinated octopus a delice. And dessert...yummy.”March 2022
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Mousse de chocolate Net +1
“The food was so amazing that I completely forgot to take pictures of it (only captured the incredible mousse de chocolate, elegantly plated). Both my partner and I had the roasted octopus — perfectly cooked and tasting just like Easter or Christmas at home, when my family prepares this dish.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was so amazing that I completely forgot to take pictures of it (only captured the incredible mousse de chocolate, elegantly plated). Both my partner and I had the roasted octopus — perfectly cooked and tasting just like Easter or Christmas at home, when my family prepares this dish.”May 2025
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Octopus Net +1
“My friend had the octopus with a side of veg and the octopus was also PERFECTLY cooked, which isn’t an easy thing to get right.”
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Review excerpts
“My friend had the octopus with a side of veg and the octopus was also PERFECTLY cooked, which isn’t an easy thing to get right.”July 2026
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Pain au chocolat Net +1
“The Pain Au Chocolat was surprisingly good and flaky.”
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Review excerpts
“The Pain Au Chocolat was surprisingly good and flaky.”September 2024
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Prawns Net +1
“We devoured the prawns and seabream - simply delicious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We devoured the prawns and seabream - simply delicious!”March 2026
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Pulpp salad Net +1
“Highlight Pulpp salad. One of the best on life.”
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Review excerpts
“Highlight Pulpp salad. One of the best on life.”June 2026
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Quinoa & feta salad with dried cranberries Net +1
“The quinoa & feta salad with dried cranberries was excellent.”
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Review excerpts
“The quinoa & feta salad with dried cranberries was excellent.”March 2021
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Roasted octopus Net +1
“The food was so amazing that I completely forgot to take pictures of it (only captured the incredible mousse de chocolate, elegantly plated). Both my partner and I had the roasted octopus — perfectly cooked and tasting just like Easter or Christmas at home, when my family prepares this dish.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was so amazing that I completely forgot to take pictures of it (only captured the incredible mousse de chocolate, elegantly plated). Both my partner and I had the roasted octopus — perfectly cooked and tasting just like Easter or Christmas at home, when my family prepares this dish.”May 2025
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Roasted pumpkin soup Net +1
“We opted for the lunch set menu for 99 AED, and it was absolutely delicious, especially the roasted pumpkin soup.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We opted for the lunch set menu for 99 AED, and it was absolutely delicious, especially the roasted pumpkin soup.”December 2024
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Salada de bacalhau com robalo e abacate Net +1
“The Salada de Bacalhau com robalo e abacate is so delicious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Salada de Bacalhau com robalo e abacate is so delicious!”December 2022
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Sardines Net +1
“The food was excellent, we ordered the sardines, pizza starter, quinoa salad, and the shrimp pasta, all of which were made very nicely.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was excellent, we ordered the sardines, pizza starter, quinoa salad, and the shrimp pasta, all of which were made very nicely.”December 2025
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Shrimp pasta Net +1
“The food was excellent, we ordered the sardines, pizza starter, quinoa salad, and the shrimp pasta, all of which were made very nicely.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was excellent, we ordered the sardines, pizza starter, quinoa salad, and the shrimp pasta, all of which were made very nicely.”December 2025
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Cataplana Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The food is exceptional, from the cataplana to the bife à portuguesa, every bite brought us right back to Portugal.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The food is exceptional, from the cataplana to the bife à portuguesa, every bite brought us right back to Portugal.”August 2025
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Lemon pound cake Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Lemon pound cake 3/5”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Traditional portuguese cake Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Traditional Portuguese cake 3/5”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 3
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Lusa spritz Net +1
“The Lusa spritz is refreshing (maybe a bit too sweet) and a treat for the eyes.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Lusa spritz is refreshing (maybe a bit too sweet) and a treat for the eyes.”July 2025
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Sangria Net +1
“The gorgeous wines (white, rose and red) and the VERY delicious Sangria ♥️.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The gorgeous wines (white, rose and red) and the VERY delicious Sangria ♥️.”December 2025
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Spicy margarita Net +1
“The sea bass ceviche was exceptional . The shrimp croquette was ok . The spicy margarita added to the enjoyment , till I asked for the dessert menu .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The sea bass ceviche was exceptional . The shrimp croquette was ok . The spicy margarita added to the enjoyment , till I asked for the dessert menu .”December 2025
What to Avoid (4)
Food 3
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Garlic prawns Net −1
“The garlic prawns were cooked well beyond what we'd consider optimal.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The garlic prawns were cooked well beyond what we'd consider optimal.”February 2026
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Sharing platter for two Net −1
“Ended up ordering one appetizer, salad & a sharing platter for two. They give you a small dish or olives & some bread rolls once seated which helped with the lengthy wait between dishes. The quinoa & feta salad with dried cranberries was excellent. The shrimp croquettes were a bit of a let down. The sharing platter has 3 pieces of thinly sliced steak, a whole chicken cut into pieces which was extremely dry and ample Portuguese fries (sliced potatoes deep fried).”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ended up ordering one appetizer, salad & a sharing platter for two. They give you a small dish or olives & some bread rolls once seated which helped with the lengthy wait between dishes. The quinoa & feta salad with dried cranberries was excellent. The shrimp croquettes were a bit of a let down. The sharing platter has 3 pieces of thinly sliced steak, a whole chicken cut into pieces which was extremely dry and ample Portuguese fries (sliced potatoes deep fried).”March 2021
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Shrimp croquette Net −2
“The shrimp croquette had an excessively thick batter that completely masked any shrimp flavour — you could barely tell what was inside.”
Positive 0Negative 2Neutral 1
Critical review excerpts
“The shrimp croquette had an excessively thick batter that completely masked any shrimp flavour — you could barely tell what was inside.”February 2026
“The shrimp croquettes were a bit of a let down.”March 2021
Drinks 1
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Freddo cappuccino Net −1
“The Freddo Cappuccino was slightly underwhelming but nice nonetheless.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The Freddo Cappuccino was slightly underwhelming but nice nonetheless.”September 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Try breakfast. Go on a weekend morning for the Portuguese breakfast; breakfast service starts Friday morning.
Share starters. For brunch, consider sharing several cold and hot starters before the smaller mains and desserts.
Choose weeknights. For a quieter meal, weeknights may suit you better; one visitor specifically praised the calm weekday atmosphere.
Request guidance. If Portuguese food is new to you, ask for dish recommendations; guests appreciated the thoughtful introductions to the cuisine.
Check availability. Ask whether a particular seafood dish is available before ordering; one guest found the clams unavailable.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Water Canal - Four Seasons Private Residences
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 2, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent service
One dinner guest waited 15 to 20 minutes for dessert service and had to seek out a staff member.
Price concerns
A Valentine's dinner costing nearly 1,000 AED for two was judged poor value after food and service problems.
Kitchen misses
Reviews mention feathered fish, dry baby chicken and, on one occasion, overcooked or oversalted dishes.
Loud brunch
The brunch music was too loud for one guest, despite an otherwise strong meal.
Small portions
One older review found portions closer to tapas than a main course and considered the restaurant heavily overpriced.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
99 AED
lunch set menu
“We opted for the lunch set menu for 99 AED, and it was absolutely delicious, especially the roasted pumpkin soup”Google review · December 2024
nearly 1,000 AED
bill for two
“We visited Lana Lusa at Four Seasons Jumeirah for Valentine's Day dinner and left very disappointed, especially given the nearly 1,000 AED bill for two”Google review · February 2026
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The Bottom Line
Lana Lusa is a Portuguese-led Mediterranean restaurant in Jumeirah, beside the Dubai Water Canal. You can come for weekend Portuguese breakfast, a relaxed lunch, dinner or brunch, with Bacalhau a Bras, grilled octopus, sea bream and pastel de nata among the dishes reviewers specifically enjoyed. The canal outlook and warm interiors make the setting a major part of the visit.
The food is often praised for careful seafood cooking: guests described the octopus as perfectly cooked, the squid as soft rather than chewy, and the Portuguese dishes as authentic. Pastel de nata is one of the safest bets, with several visitors calling it delicious or genuinely authentic. Brunch brings shareable hot and cold starters, wine, sangria, desserts and sometimes live music.
Service is usually described as attentive and friendly, and the restaurant works for family Sundays, business lunches and quiet dates. Still, the experience is not completely consistent. Reviews mention a dry baby chicken, feathered fish, loud brunch music and long waits for the dessert menu.
Pricing can also feel high: one lunch set menu was reported at 99 AED, while a Valentine's dinner came to nearly 1,000 AED for two. Weeknights are the better bet for a quieter atmosphere, and it is worth checking dish availability before settling on a seafood order.