Mussels
Mussels are repeatedly described as fresh and well prepared, including the wine-and-garlic sauce and cream-garlic versions.
Le Petit Belge
Motor City
Le Petit Belge is a relaxed Belgian pub in Motor City, suited to casual meals, drinks and lively evenings. Reviews point to well-executed steaks and mussels, plus popular weekend and Sunday roasts, in a bar-style setting that works for friends, families and sports-bar regulars.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
1,023 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Steaks
Steaks are a reliable choice: reviewers mention accurate cooking, generous portions and Belgian fries on the side.
Weekend Roasts
The weekend roast promotion is praised for generous portions, properly cooked food and good value.
Relaxed Atmosphere
The setting has a chilled, old-school pub feel that suits drinks, casual dinners and regular weekend visits.
Family Friendly
Families say the restaurant works well for children, with one review noting staff helped arrange a meatless roast.
What to Eat at Le Petit Belge 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 Le Petit Belge, 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.
These items at Le Petit Belge got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Oysters Net +2
“Had some dinner a week ago and the experience was outstanding. The service was quick and the staff was friendly , I was extremely happy with the outcome Oysters was delicious. Just want to commend Reigel for taking care and looking after us. 👏🏻 keep it up”
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“Had some dinner a week ago and the experience was outstanding. The service was quick and the staff was friendly , I was extremely happy with the outcome Oysters was delicious. Just want to commend Reigel for taking care and looking after us. 👏🏻 keep it up”March 2025
“Iv also had the oysters and the salmon dish, which was also delicious!”January 2026
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Steak tartare Net +2
“We had such a wonderful evening at Le Petit Belge. As someone who absolutely loves steak tartare, I can honestly say theirs is one of the best I’ve had in Dubai. Fresh, perfectly balanced, and incredibly flavorful.”
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“We had such a wonderful evening at Le Petit Belge. As someone who absolutely loves steak tartare, I can honestly say theirs is one of the best I’ve had in Dubai. Fresh, perfectly balanced, and incredibly flavorful.”July 2026
“From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcomed at Le Petit Belge. The steak tartare was outstanding, one of my favorites in Dubai.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (17)
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Bbq burger Net +1
“The BBQ burger is a must-try, and the weekend roast is the best!”
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“The BBQ burger is a must-try, and the weekend roast is the best!”December 2025
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Burger Net +1
“Great food and lovely atmosphere! The dishes were flavorful and nicely portioned Their burger was amazing with belgian fries .Service was friendly, specially REIGEL!☺️Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience and I would happily return.”
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“Great food and lovely atmosphere! The dishes were flavorful and nicely portioned Their burger was amazing with belgian fries .Service was friendly, specially REIGEL!☺️Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience and I would happily return.”March 2026
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Calamari Net +1
“My appetizer was excellent i love their calamari and nachos .”
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“My appetizer was excellent i love their calamari and nachos .”December 2025
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Cauliflower cheese Net +1
“Sunday Roast was very good, especially the roast potatoes and cauliflower cheese.”
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“Sunday Roast was very good, especially the roast potatoes and cauliflower cheese.”December 2025
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Cordon bleu Net +1
“My husband and I had such a wonderful dining experience. We ordered the Steak Sandwich and the Cordon Bleu, and both dishes were absolutely delicious so good that we felt compelled to ask who the chef was.”
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“My husband and I had such a wonderful dining experience. We ordered the Steak Sandwich and the Cordon Bleu, and both dishes were absolutely delicious so good that we felt compelled to ask who the chef was.”June 2026
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Grilled octopus Net +1
“I did come back for second time and ordered rissoto and grilled octopus. Octopus meat was fine though the sides come with it can be filling and hoping for some sweet like pomegranate that can balance the taste, again just my taste feel for this.”
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“I did come back for second time and ordered rissoto and grilled octopus. Octopus meat was fine though the sides come with it can be filling and hoping for some sweet like pomegranate that can balance the taste, again just my taste feel for this.”January 2026
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Mac and cheese truffle Net +1
“We ordered the smokestack burger (phenomenal, husband said it's the best burger he's had, and he's a chef), mussels in cream garlic sauce and the Mac and cheese truffle. All delicious.”
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“We ordered the smokestack burger (phenomenal, husband said it's the best burger he's had, and he's a chef), mussels in cream garlic sauce and the Mac and cheese truffle. All delicious.”June 2025
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Mussels in cream garlic sauce Net +1
“We ordered the smokestack burger (phenomenal, husband said it's the best burger he's had, and he's a chef), mussels in cream garlic sauce and the Mac and cheese truffle. All delicious.”
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“We ordered the smokestack burger (phenomenal, husband said it's the best burger he's had, and he's a chef), mussels in cream garlic sauce and the Mac and cheese truffle. All delicious.”June 2025
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Mussels in the wine and garlic sauce Net +1
“The mussels in the wine and garlic sauce were very tasty.”
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“The mussels in the wine and garlic sauce were very tasty.”May 2026
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Nachos Net +1
“My appetizer was excellent i love their calamari and nachos .”
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“My appetizer was excellent i love their calamari and nachos .”December 2025
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Pot of mussels with garlic sauce Net +1
“We also tried the pot of mussels with garlic sauce, which were fresh, well-seasoned, and generously portioned.”
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“We also tried the pot of mussels with garlic sauce, which were fresh, well-seasoned, and generously portioned.”January 2026
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Ribeye steaks Net +1
“We ordered the tasting platter for appetizers, ribeye steaks with Belgian fries and steppegrass, and everything were cooked perfectly — juicy, flavorful, and very satisfying.”
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“We ordered the tasting platter for appetizers, ribeye steaks with Belgian fries and steppegrass, and everything were cooked perfectly — juicy, flavorful, and very satisfying.”January 2026
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Roast potatoes Net +1
“Sunday Roast was very good, especially the roast potatoes and cauliflower cheese.”
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“Sunday Roast was very good, especially the roast potatoes and cauliflower cheese.”December 2025
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Smokestack burger Net +1
“We ordered the smokestack burger (phenomenal, husband said it's the best burger he's had, and he's a chef), mussels in cream garlic sauce and the Mac and cheese truffle. All delicious.”
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“We ordered the smokestack burger (phenomenal, husband said it's the best burger he's had, and he's a chef), mussels in cream garlic sauce and the Mac and cheese truffle. All delicious.”June 2025
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Steak sandwich Net +1
“My husband and I had such a wonderful dining experience. We ordered the Steak Sandwich and the Cordon Bleu, and both dishes were absolutely delicious so good that we felt compelled to ask who the chef was.”
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“My husband and I had such a wonderful dining experience. We ordered the Steak Sandwich and the Cordon Bleu, and both dishes were absolutely delicious so good that we felt compelled to ask who the chef was.”June 2026
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Steppengras fries Net +1
“And the steppengras fries(i forgot how it’s spelt) was absolutely divine!”
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“And the steppengras fries(i forgot how it’s spelt) was absolutely divine!”January 2026
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Tasting platter Net +1
“We ordered the tasting platter for appetizers, ribeye steaks with Belgian fries and steppegrass, and everything were cooked perfectly — juicy, flavorful, and very satisfying.”
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“We ordered the tasting platter for appetizers, ribeye steaks with Belgian fries and steppegrass, and everything were cooked perfectly — juicy, flavorful, and very satisfying.”January 2026
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Coconut martini Net +1
“As it is alcohol licensed, I had a coconut martini which was probably the best cocktail Iv ever drank!”
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“As it is alcohol licensed, I had a coconut martini which was probably the best cocktail Iv ever drank!”January 2026
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Pornstar martini Net +1
“Amazing. Great steak. Great cocktails. Best pornstar martini ever. Lovely staff. Will return weekly! We adore everything here.”
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“Amazing. Great steak. Great cocktails. Best pornstar martini ever. Lovely staff. Will return weekly! We adore everything here.”June 2026
What to Avoid (3)
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Rissoto Net −1
“I did come back for second time and ordered rissoto and grilled octopus. Octopus meat was fine though the sides come with it can be filling and hoping for some sweet like pomegranate that can balance the taste, again just my taste feel for this.”
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“I did come back for second time and ordered rissoto and grilled octopus. Octopus meat was fine though the sides come with it can be filling and hoping for some sweet like pomegranate that can balance the taste, again just my taste feel for this.”January 2026
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Roast meal Net −1
“Came here on Sunday afternoon and tried their roast meal. Thought of getting some of the British flavour over here. Meat wise, the chicken wasn’t roasted but was pan fried like chicken chop. Beef and lamb were fine. The condiments were alright although was hoping for unlimited vegetables to go with but guess it’s costly for this.”
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“Came here on Sunday afternoon and tried their roast meal. Thought of getting some of the British flavour over here. Meat wise, the chicken wasn’t roasted but was pan fried like chicken chop. Beef and lamb were fine. The condiments were alright although was hoping for unlimited vegetables to go with but guess it’s costly for this.”January 2026
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Wild mushroom risotto Net −1
“The wild mushroom risotto didn’t really feel any wild mushrooms but just some button mushrooms with it. The dish was so oily!! Not sure why so much olive oil was added to it, felt I was eating oil! Food wise definitely quality needs improving!”
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“The wild mushroom risotto didn’t really feel any wild mushrooms but just some button mushrooms with it. The dish was so oily!! Not sure why so much olive oil was added to it, felt I was eating oil! Food wise definitely quality needs improving!”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Happy Hour. Visit during the daily 4–8pm happy hour if you want draught beers and promotional drinks.
Mussels Monday. Mussels Monday is worth checking for the large-pot offer, especially if mussels are your main reason for visiting.
Check Calendar. Check the autodrome calendar before choosing the terrace, since track sessions can make the outdoor area loud.
Choose Area. If cigarette smoke is a concern, ask for the non-smoking section; smoking is also allowed indoors.
Use Offers. Ask about current promotions and consider the Entertainer, which reviewers used for meals and better-value steaks.
Order Early. For specific signature dishes, check availability before ordering: one guest was told their requested dish had sold out well before closing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Detroit Rd
Al Hebiah First - Dubai Motor City, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Rising Prices
One reviewer felt drink prices were becoming expensive, including during happy hour.
Limited Beers
The Belgian beer selection was described as limited for a Belgian-themed bar.
Peak Noise
The venue can feel noisy and crowded at busy times, while outdoor seating may pick up autodrome noise.
Food Quality
One return visit found the wild mushroom risotto oily and lacking the expected variety of mushrooms.
Hard To Find
A local reviewer said the restaurant is tucked into a difficult-to-find corner, even after living nearby for years.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
99 AED instead of 168 AED
large pot of Mussels
“They have a longstanding Mussels Monday offer where a large pot of Mussels go for 99 AED instead of 168 AED”Google review · July 2025
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The Bottom Line
Le Petit Belge is a Belgian pub in Motor City with a relaxed, bar-style feel rather than a formal dining-room atmosphere. You can come for a casual beer and dinner, order mussels in wine-and-garlic sauce, or settle in for steaks with Belgian fries. The weekend roast and Sunday roast are especially prominent, with reviewers praising generous portions, roast potatoes and cauliflower cheese.
The atmosphere is one of the main draws: chilled enough for a meal and drinks, but lively during busy periods and sports-focused evenings. Families appear comfortable here, and one review describes the team arranging a meatless roast for two children. Cocktails also receive specific praise, including the pornstar martini and coconut martini.
Value depends on timing. Mussels Monday and the daily 4–8pm happy hour can make a visit more appealing, while another reviewer felt drinks were expensive outside happy hour. The Belgian beer selection may disappoint enthusiasts looking for breadth.
Smoking is allowed indoors, although a non-smoking area is available. The terrace can become noisy during autodrome sessions, and the venue is tucked into a corner that some locals find difficult to locate. If you have a particular signature dish in mind, check availability first.