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Lanoisette restaurant & cafe
Barsha Heights
Lanoisette is a food-and-beverage cafe and restaurant in Barsha Heights with a western-style menu, cozy floral interiors and a shisha-led cafe experience. Reviews point to it for relaxed meals, Turkish coffee and watching football matches, with tea and longer catch-ups fitting naturally into the setting.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,038 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Cozy setting
The flower-filled, elegant interior and relaxed atmosphere make it comfortable for meals, coffee breaks and meeting friends.
Well-prepared food
Customers highlight fresh, tasty, well-presented food, including tender meats and generous portions.
Football nights
The cafe becomes livelier during major football matches, giving game nights a social atmosphere.
Iftar buffet
A Ramadan review found the Iftar buffet varied, flavorful and well suited to a family or friends’ meal.
Work-friendly
One customer specifically found it suitable for working and meeting friends, while another used it for business catch-ups.
What to Eat at Lanoisette restaurant & 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 Lanoisette restaurant & cafe, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Lanoisette restaurant & 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 8
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Avocado salad (guacamole) Net +1
“Humus and avocado salad (guacamole) also are very good and tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“Humus and avocado salad (guacamole) also are very good and tasty.”June 2024
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Humus Net +1
“Humus and avocado salad (guacamole) also are very good and tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“Humus and avocado salad (guacamole) also are very good and tasty.”June 2024
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Iftar buffet Net +1
“We had a great experience at La Noisette Café for their Iftar buffet today. The cozy ambiance, beautifully complemented by Ramadan décor, created the perfect setting for a relaxing meal. The buffet had a nice variety of flavorful dishes, and the service was warm and attentive. A great spot to enjoy a fulfilling Iftar with family and friends!”
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Review excerpts
“We had a great experience at La Noisette Café for their Iftar buffet today. The cozy ambiance, beautifully complemented by Ramadan décor, created the perfect setting for a relaxing meal. The buffet had a nice variety of flavorful dishes, and the service was warm and attentive. A great spot to enjoy a fulfilling Iftar with family and friends!”March 2025
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Kebab Net +1
“I had a kebab and Shish Tawook mix, super delicious.”
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“I had a kebab and Shish Tawook mix, super delicious.”April 2026
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Kunafa Net +1
“I had a full plate of Kunafa and not regretting that.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“I had a full plate of Kunafa and not regretting that.”April 2026
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Mushroom soup Net +1
“Very delicious food, pleasant service, great place — I’ll definitely come back for the mushroom soup 🍄🟫”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very delicious food, pleasant service, great place — I’ll definitely come back for the mushroom soup 🍄🟫”August 2025
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Shish tawook mix Net +1
“I had a kebab and Shish Tawook mix, super delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had a kebab and Shish Tawook mix, super delicious.”April 2026
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Steak with cheese Net +1
“My friend got the steak with cheese and they finished off their plates, obviously they liked it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“My friend got the steak with cheese and they finished off their plates, obviously they liked it.”April 2026
Drinks 3
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Coffee Net +2
“Perfect for a coffee with a friend!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Perfect for a coffee with a friend!”December 2025
“Drinks were just as impressive the variety of cocktails and coffee was spot on.”September 2025
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Turkish coffee Net +1
“I was just looking for Turkish coffee and found this place and i’m in heaven of pleasure.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I was just looking for Turkish coffee and found this place and i’m in heaven of pleasure.”September 2024
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Chocolate shake Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Chocolate shake was okay.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Fried kibbeh Net −1
“Only downside we found were the fried kibbeh…they were overcooked.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Only downside we found were the fried kibbeh…they were overcooked.”June 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. If you are dining during a busy period, allow extra time and check that the kitchen has started your order.
Check parking. Parking was available for one reviewer, but it was paid, so factor that into your arrival plans.
Try bundles. Ask about offers pairing shisha with kunafa or a smoothie before ordering separately.
Expect smoke. If you prefer fresher air, note that shisha is available and doors beside the tables may be opened for circulation.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Tecom ABC Building
Al Thanyah First - Barsha Heights, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Order delays
One visit involved an almost one-hour wait before the customer learned the order had not been started.
Service complaint
A customer reported rude behaviour and an argument with management over access to playing cards.
Price concern
One reviewer found the prices a little expensive despite praising the decoration and helpful service.
Overcooked kibbeh
A repeat visitor enjoyed the chicken, hummus and avocado salad but found the fried kibbeh overcooked.
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The Bottom Line
Lanoisette is a Barsha Heights cafe and restaurant where the main appeal is settling in rather than rushing through a meal. You can order western-style food, tea, coffee or shisha, and reviews also describe it as a comfortable spot for casual meetups, business catch-ups and football nights. The interior comes up repeatedly: flowers, cozy decor and a spacious, elegant feel give it more character than a basic cafe.
The food feedback is generally specific and positive. Customers mention fresh, beautifully presented dishes, generous portions, tender meat, steak with cheese, kebab and Shish Tawook mix, Kunafa and mushroom soup. Turkish coffee, mint tea, watermelon juice and cocktails also appear in reviews.
During Ramadan, the Iftar buffet was praised for its variety and flavorful dishes. Shisha is a major part of the experience, with reviewers describing smooth flavors and a strong selection. It can suit a long conversation or a game night, especially when major football matches bring extra energy.
The cafe is also described as workable for meetings. There are a few cautions. One diner waited almost an hour before learning the order had not started, another reported a serious service dispute, and a customer found prices slightly high.
Parking may be paid, and the venue can involve smoke when shisha is being served.
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