Beef Claypot
The Beef Claypot was praised for exceptionally tender, flavorful beef cooked to perfection.
Late Eatery
Nad Al Sheba
Late Eatery is an upscale restaurant in Nad Al Sheba with a stylish, calm setting for late-night dinners, celebrations, and relaxed gatherings. Reviews point to standout dishes such as the Beef Claypot and creamy rigatoni pasta, alongside carefully presented mocktails.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
942 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Rigatoni Pasta
The rigatoni is repeatedly mentioned, with one review describing it as rich, creamy, and perfectly cooked.
Elegant Atmosphere
Stylish decor, elegant table settings, and a calm atmosphere make it suitable for special dinners and conversations.
Creative Drinks
Reviews highlight a broad mocktail and fresh-juice selection, with drinks described as balanced, flavorful, and beautifully presented.
Quiet Setting
The restaurant has been described as cosy and quiet, with no noisy music during dinner.
Group Events
A reviewer reported a well-organised full setup for a gathering of 20 people, including table setup and service flow.
What to Eat at Late Eatery 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 Late Eatery, 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 Late Eatery, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 5
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Rigatoni Net +6
“The rigatoni pasta was rich, creamy, and cooked to perfection.”
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Review excerpts
“The rigatoni pasta was rich, creamy, and cooked to perfection.”December 2025
“Rigatoni pastas 7/10”July 2026
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Ceaser salad Net +2
“Ceaser salad 9/10”
Positive 2Negative 0
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“Ceaser salad 9/10”July 2026
“their caesar salad is insanely good!”July 2026
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Crème brûlée Net +2
“All the dishes served were delicious, especially the rice with meat and the crème brûlée.”
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“All the dishes served were delicious, especially the rice with meat and the crème brûlée.”March 2026
“I had dinner there loved the starters main course and the lovely crème brûlée.”February 2026
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Short ribs bao Net +2
“The food was really delicious, i recommend the calamari & rigatoni pasta. And the short ribs bao was also tasty.”
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“The food was really delicious, i recommend the calamari & rigatoni pasta. And the short ribs bao was also tasty.”November 2024
“We also tried the Short Rib Bao Bun, which had a smoky-sweet flavor that was really tasty.”April 2025
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Sticky wagye Net +2
“Sticky wagye 8/10”
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“Sticky wagye 8/10”July 2026
“We tried the rigatoni pasta, burrata salad, steak, margarita pizza, kosa fries, sticky wagyu, and beef carpaccio, and every dish was full of flavor and cooked perfectly.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (23)
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Beef carpaccio Net +1
“We tried the rigatoni pasta, burrata salad, steak, margarita pizza, kosa fries, sticky wagyu, and beef carpaccio, and every dish was full of flavor and cooked perfectly.”
Positive 2Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We tried the rigatoni pasta, burrata salad, steak, margarita pizza, kosa fries, sticky wagyu, and beef carpaccio, and every dish was full of flavor and cooked perfectly.”January 2026
“Anyway yesterday I’ve tried two salads, beef carpaccio, fried calamari and beef sliders and everything was so fresh and tasty. I would highly recommend it!”February 2026
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Beef claypot Net +1
“We ordered the Beef Claypot, Crispy Calamari, Rigatoni, and for drinks, the Dragon Berry Delight. Everything was delicious, but the Beef Claypot completely exceeded our expectations. The beef was incredibly tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection it was definitely the highlight of the meal and the star of the show.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the Beef Claypot, Crispy Calamari, Rigatoni, and for drinks, the Dragon Berry Delight. Everything was delicious, but the Beef Claypot completely exceeded our expectations. The beef was incredibly tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection it was definitely the highlight of the meal and the star of the show.”July 2026
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Beef gyoza Net +1
“We enjoyed a variety of dishes including the pepperoni pizza, pink sauce pasta with mushroom and chicken, beef gyoza, and snails — all of which were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“We enjoyed a variety of dishes including the pepperoni pizza, pink sauce pasta with mushroom and chicken, beef gyoza, and snails — all of which were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”July 2025
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Beef sliders Net +1
“Anyway yesterday I’ve tried two salads, beef carpaccio, fried calamari and beef sliders and everything was so fresh and tasty. I would highly recommend it!”
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“Anyway yesterday I’ve tried two salads, beef carpaccio, fried calamari and beef sliders and everything was so fresh and tasty. I would highly recommend it!”February 2026
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Beetroot salad Net +1
“The calamari,beetroot salad,pasta was awesome thanks to Mr chef Pushpa.”
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“The calamari,beetroot salad,pasta was awesome thanks to Mr chef Pushpa.”June 2026
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Burrata salad Net +1
“We tried the rigatoni pasta, burrata salad, steak, margarita pizza, kosa fries, sticky wagyu, and beef carpaccio, and every dish was full of flavor and cooked perfectly.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“We tried the rigatoni pasta, burrata salad, steak, margarita pizza, kosa fries, sticky wagyu, and beef carpaccio, and every dish was full of flavor and cooked perfectly.”January 2026
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Burrata with caviar Net +1
“The burrata with caviar was outstanding fresh, silky, and beautifully balanced.”
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“The burrata with caviar was outstanding fresh, silky, and beautifully balanced.”December 2025
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Caramel soufflé Net +1
“P.S. The caramel soufflé is an absolute must-try—it's simply to die for!”
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“P.S. The caramel soufflé is an absolute must-try—it's simply to die for!”July 2026
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Chicken slider Net +1
“Chicken slider 9.5/10”
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“Chicken slider 9.5/10”July 2026
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Fizzi fries Net +1
“Fizzi fries 7/10”
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“Fizzi fries 7/10”July 2026
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Hummus with wagyu Net +1
“The hummus with wagyu is so yummy!”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The hummus with wagyu is so yummy!”January 2026
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Kosa fries Net +1
“We tried the rigatoni pasta, burrata salad, steak, margarita pizza, kosa fries, sticky wagyu, and beef carpaccio, and every dish was full of flavor and cooked perfectly.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“We tried the rigatoni pasta, burrata salad, steak, margarita pizza, kosa fries, sticky wagyu, and beef carpaccio, and every dish was full of flavor and cooked perfectly.”January 2026
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Lamb shank with rice Net +1
“The lamb shank with rice was absolutely delicious — the meat was tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The rice was beautifully seasoned and paired perfectly with the lamb.”
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“The lamb shank with rice was absolutely delicious — the meat was tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The rice was beautifully seasoned and paired perfectly with the lamb.”June 2026
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Late yarik Net +1
“Delicious food! We ordered Late Yarik, steak, and shrimp with a tasty sauce.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Delicious food! We ordered Late Yarik, steak, and shrimp with a tasty sauce.”April 2026
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Peach whisper Net +1
“Lastly about moktails and drinks what a perfect combination with food. peach whisper,pink lemonade all credit goes to Mr Asif boss of drinks highly recommend 👌”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Lastly about moktails and drinks what a perfect combination with food. peach whisper,pink lemonade all credit goes to Mr Asif boss of drinks highly recommend 👌”June 2026
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Pepperoni pizza Net +1
“We enjoyed a variety of dishes including the pepperoni pizza, pink sauce pasta with mushroom and chicken, beef gyoza, and snails — all of which were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We enjoyed a variety of dishes including the pepperoni pizza, pink sauce pasta with mushroom and chicken, beef gyoza, and snails — all of which were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”July 2025
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Pink sauce pasta with mushroom and chicken Net +1
“We enjoyed a variety of dishes including the pepperoni pizza, pink sauce pasta with mushroom and chicken, beef gyoza, and snails — all of which were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“We enjoyed a variety of dishes including the pepperoni pizza, pink sauce pasta with mushroom and chicken, beef gyoza, and snails — all of which were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”July 2025
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Shrimp gyoza Net +1
“The absolute highlights for me were the Truffle Hummus so rich, creamy, and packed with flavor and the Shrimp Gyoza, which were perfectly cooked and seriously delicious.”
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“The absolute highlights for me were the Truffle Hummus so rich, creamy, and packed with flavor and the Shrimp Gyoza, which were perfectly cooked and seriously delicious.”April 2025
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Shrimp with a tasty sauce Net +1
“Delicious food! We ordered Late Yarik, steak, and shrimp with a tasty sauce.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Delicious food! We ordered Late Yarik, steak, and shrimp with a tasty sauce.”April 2026
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Skender arayes Net +1
“Skender arayes 9.5/10”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Skender arayes 9.5/10”July 2026
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Truffle hummus Net +1
“The absolute highlights for me were the Truffle Hummus so rich, creamy, and packed with flavor and the Shrimp Gyoza, which were perfectly cooked and seriously delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The absolute highlights for me were the Truffle Hummus so rich, creamy, and packed with flavor and the Shrimp Gyoza, which were perfectly cooked and seriously delicious.”April 2025
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Wagyu burger Net +1
“If I had to recommend one dish, it would be the wagyu burger. Comforting and indulgent without being too heavy. It's the kind of dish that makes you slow down after the first bite because you immediately realize you've ordered the right thing. Even with a table full of good food, that's the one that stayed with me.”
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“If I had to recommend one dish, it would be the wagyu burger. Comforting and indulgent without being too heavy. It's the kind of dish that makes you slow down after the first bite because you immediately realize you've ordered the right thing. Even with a table full of good food, that's the one that stayed with me.”June 2026
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Deep fried tiger prawns Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Deep Fried tiger prawns 5/10”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 3
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Margarita pizza Net +1
“We tried the rigatoni pasta, burrata salad, steak, margarita pizza, kosa fries, sticky wagyu, and beef carpaccio, and every dish was full of flavor and cooked perfectly.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the rigatoni pasta, burrata salad, steak, margarita pizza, kosa fries, sticky wagyu, and beef carpaccio, and every dish was full of flavor and cooked perfectly.”January 2026
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Pink lemonade Net +1
“Lastly about moktails and drinks what a perfect combination with food. peach whisper,pink lemonade all credit goes to Mr Asif boss of drinks highly recommend 👌”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Lastly about moktails and drinks what a perfect combination with food. peach whisper,pink lemonade all credit goes to Mr Asif boss of drinks highly recommend 👌”June 2026
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Pink loda juice Net +1
“The Pink Loda juice was refreshing and perfect for summer.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The Pink Loda juice was refreshing and perfect for summer.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Portions. If you are hungry, ask about portion sizes before ordering, as one diner found them quite small for the price.
Allow Time. Build in extra time during busy visits: one review specifically noted that service was slow.
Ask Payment. Before settling the bill, ask which payment methods are available if you prefer not to use Qlub.
Try Drinks. Consider ordering a mocktail or fresh juice; reviews particularly praise the variety and balanced presentation.
Plan Celebrations. For a larger gathering, ask about arranging a complete setup: one customer organised seating and service for 20 people.
Consider Iftar. During Ramadan, reviewers praised the iftar, especially the rice with meat and crème brûlée.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Academic city rd
Wadi Alamardi, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Higher Prices
Several diners found the menu above average or somewhat expensive, with one also describing portions as small.
Small Portions
One birthday-dinner review found the food portions quite small relative to the menu pricing.
Slow Service
One visit had polite staff and a pleasant atmosphere but slower-than-ideal service.
Carpaccio Concern
One diner reported what seemed to be food poisoning several hours after eating, suspecting the carpaccio.
Payment Friction
A reviewer objected to being pushed to pay through Qlub, so payment options may be worth checking first.
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The Bottom Line
Late Eatery is an upscale restaurant in Nad Al Sheba that suits a stylish dinner, birthday, graduation, or group gathering. The menu gives you plenty to explore, but the clearest review-backed starting points are the Beef Claypot, rigatoni pasta, crispy calamari, and mocktails. The Beef Claypot stood out for tender, flavorful beef, while the rigatoni was described as rich and creamy.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Diners mention stylish decor, elegant table arrangements, cosy seating, and a calm atmosphere where conversation is possible. It has also worked well for larger occasions: one customer arranged a full setup for 20 people.
Ramadan diners praised the iftar, particularly the rice with meat and crème brûlée, while dessert fans singled out the caramel soufflé. There are a few practical cautions. Prices are described as above average, and one review called the portions small for an overpriced menu.
Service was slow on one visit, despite generally strong feedback about attentiveness. Calamari reviews are mixed, and one diner reported suspected food poisoning after eating carpaccio, so cautious diners may want to ask about that dish. Also check payment options before settling, as one reviewer disliked being directed to Qlub.