Mussels
The mussels are a standout, with one visitor comparing Monday’s version to mussels eaten in Brussels.
Le Petit Belge
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Le Petit Belge is a Belgian restaurant and bar in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with a lively pub setting for mussels, Belgian beer and casual meals. Reviews particularly point to the mussels and the late brunch, which runs from 5pm to 8pm.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
765 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Belgian Beer
The venue stocks a variety of Belgian beers, an uncommon find in Dubai according to one reviewer.
Late Brunch
The brunch starts at 5pm and runs until 8pm, suiting diners who prefer a later schedule.
Outdoor Seating
The large terrace and indoor area give groups a choice of settings and table sizes.
Group Atmosphere
Reviewers describe it as cosy for friend gatherings, football matches and after-work drinks.
Food Portions
At least one recent diner found the portions generous, alongside pleasant outdoor seating.
Daily Deals
Daily happy hour and Tuesday ladies night make the bar useful for planned drinks outings.
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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Le Petit Belge, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Mussels Net +2
“Mussels are signature here coupled with good vibes!”
Positive 3Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Mussels are signature here coupled with good vibes!”July 2021
“Monday's mussels tasted very similar to the mussels I ate in Brussels. So this place is really "Little Belgium".”February 2023
Honorable mentions (21)
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Arancini Net +1
“The food is great and I specifically loved their version of Arancini.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is great and I specifically loved their version of Arancini.”July 2018
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Beef carpaccio Net +1
“Nice bar bites, loved the beef carpaccio, the eggplant dip.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Nice bar bites, loved the beef carpaccio, the eggplant dip.”November 2021
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Chicken satay Net +1
“Chicken satay, oyster, canepes, there are amazing starters.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Chicken satay, oyster, canepes, there are amazing starters.”March 2019
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Eggplant dip Net +1
“Nice bar bites, loved the beef carpaccio, the eggplant dip.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Nice bar bites, loved the beef carpaccio, the eggplant dip.”November 2021
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Fish and chips Net +1
“My favourite dish here is F&C, excellent every time.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My favourite dish here is F&C, excellent every time.”February 2022
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Fish cake Net +1
“Ordered fish cake, salmon tartare, oysters, Thai flavour mussels and they were amazing!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered fish cake, salmon tartare, oysters, Thai flavour mussels and they were amazing!”March 2019
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Fondant with ice-cream Net +1
“Would highly recommend the moelleux or fondant with ice-cream.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Would highly recommend the moelleux or fondant with ice-cream.”June 2022
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Garlic parmesan wings Net +1
“I like that it's healthier than the usual pub options, for example the garlic parmesan wings are juicy, not deep fried.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I like that it's healthier than the usual pub options, for example the garlic parmesan wings are juicy, not deep fried.”November 2021
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Haddock Net +1
“Yesterday's dinner. Haddock! Excellent and whole lot better than some fish restaurants.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Yesterday's dinner. Haddock! Excellent and whole lot better than some fish restaurants.”December 2020
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Lpb bar teasers Net +1
“My favorite menu item to sit and munch while watching the many awkward first dates occurring and the lonely travelers is the LPB Bar Teasers.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My favorite menu item to sit and munch while watching the many awkward first dates occurring and the lonely travelers is the LPB Bar Teasers.”October 2021
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Moelleux Net +1
“Would highly recommend the moelleux or fondant with ice-cream.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Would highly recommend the moelleux or fondant with ice-cream.”June 2022
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Nachos Net +1
“Drinks are great and food is fantastic. Just a simple nachos is so good and your taste buds go cracking.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Drinks are great and food is fantastic. Just a simple nachos is so good and your taste buds go cracking.”October 2021
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Onion tangles Net +1
“The mussels are a personal favorite and house specialty, the onion tangles are perfect with the accompanying sauce, the sliders are juicy and not overbuilt, and the croquettes are out of this world.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The mussels are a personal favorite and house specialty, the onion tangles are perfect with the accompanying sauce, the sliders are juicy and not overbuilt, and the croquettes are out of this world.”October 2021
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Oyster Net +1
“Chicken satay, oyster, canepes, there are amazing starters. The texture of oyster is fabulous.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Chicken satay, oyster, canepes, there are amazing starters. The texture of oyster is fabulous.”March 2019
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Oysters Net +1
“Ordered fish cake, salmon tartare, oysters, Thai flavour mussels and they were amazing!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered fish cake, salmon tartare, oysters, Thai flavour mussels and they were amazing!”March 2019
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Salmon tartare Net +1
“Ordered fish cake, salmon tartare, oysters, Thai flavour mussels and they were amazing!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered fish cake, salmon tartare, oysters, Thai flavour mussels and they were amazing!”March 2019
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Single malts Net +1
“Prices can range from bottom shelf through to some more premium offerings including some good single malts.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Prices can range from bottom shelf through to some more premium offerings including some good single malts.”July 2021
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Starter sampler Net +1
“We had a starter sampler which gave us a good idea of the food served there, and was crafted to perfection. Every single item was really tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had a starter sampler which gave us a good idea of the food served there, and was crafted to perfection. Every single item was really tasty.”December 2020
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Thai flavour mussels Net +1
“Ordered fish cake, salmon tartare, oysters, Thai flavour mussels and they were amazing!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered fish cake, salmon tartare, oysters, Thai flavour mussels and they were amazing!”March 2019
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Trio burger Net +1
“Try the trio burger.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Try the trio burger.”June 2022
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House draft Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“House draft is average but for 20 aed it's not too bad.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Whiskey sours Net +1
“We ordered whiskey sours which were okay.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered whiskey sours which were okay.”January 2019
What to Avoid (4)
Food 4
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Belgian frites Net −1
“Unfortunately, the choice of Belgian specialty beers was veeeeery limited during my last visit, the menu looks less Belgian with every update and the Belgian frites became fat British chips.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Unfortunately, the choice of Belgian specialty beers was veeeeery limited during my last visit, the menu looks less Belgian with every update and the Belgian frites became fat British chips.”September 2021
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Fries Net −1
“The fries were chunky tasteless pieces of potato, far from real "Belgian" fries. They tasted as they were heated up in a microwave. Even Mc Donalds makes better fries!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The fries were chunky tasteless pieces of potato, far from real "Belgian" fries. They tasted as they were heated up in a microwave. Even Mc Donalds makes better fries!”January 2022
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Medium steak Net −1
“The requested medium steak was served close to rare.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The requested medium steak was served close to rare.”January 2022
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Passion fruit cheesecake Net −1
“Passion Fruit Cheesecake was a disappointment. Felt like if was a frozen cheesecake since the biscuit was soaked. Ate only half.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Passion Fruit Cheesecake was a disappointment. Felt like if was a frozen cheesecake since the biscuit was soaked. Ate only half.”June 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve Early. The venue fills quickly for happy hour and dinner, so book or arrive early if you want a table.
Check Deals. Ask about current promotions before ordering; reviewers mention Entertainer codes and Zomato Pro discounts.
Try Late Brunch. If a daytime brunch is inconvenient, check the late brunch running from 5pm to 8pm.
Plan Transport. RTA parking is available at the cluster, with taxis and the Metro also mentioned as alternatives.
Expect Smoke. Non-smokers should factor in that smoking is permitted across the venue, not only in a separate outdoor area.
Use Off-Peak. For a quieter meal, consider weekend lunch rather than dinner, which one reviewer found crowded and noisy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Sarayat St, Cluster T Pullman Hotel Jumeirah Lake Towers B1 Floor
Jumeirah Lake Towers, 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 – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Smoking Venue
Smoking is allowed throughout the venue, which several non-smokers found off-putting.
Beer Quality
One regular reported being served flat lager and said staff did not correct the issue.
Service Gaps
Some visits involved long waits for food orders or difficulty getting staff attention.
Food Consistency
A disappointed diner found the fries tasteless, the steak undercooked and the mussels bland.
Loud Sessions
Dinner and some entertainment nights can become noisy enough to make conversation difficult.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
20 aed
House draft
“House draft is average but for 20 aed it's not too bad”Google review · March 2018
115aed
Seafood Casserole
“115aed for a Seafood Casserole”Google review · August 2018
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LOCAL
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The Bottom Line
Le Petit Belge is a Belgian restaurant and bar in Jumeirah Lake Towers, tucked into the B1 level of the Pullman Hotel. It suits after-work drinks, sports viewing and relaxed group meals, with Belgian beers, mussels and pub staples such as fish and chips and burgers. The mussels are the clearest recurring food recommendation: one visitor compared Monday’s version with mussels eaten in Brussels, while another called the Dutch/Danish mussels fresh and delicious.
The LPB Bar Teasers are also worth knowing about, particularly the croquettes, sliders and onion tangles; the moelleux or fondant with ice cream received a warmer mention than the passion fruit cheesecake. There is indoor and outdoor seating, a terrace, a busy bar and occasional music, but the mood changes by session. Happy hour can fill the small venue, dinner may be noisy, and smoking is allowed throughout the venue according to one review.
Service is often described as friendly and efficient, though other visits report long waits, ignored requests and inconsistent food or beer. For value, check the current deal before ordering: reviews mention daily happy hour, a late brunch from 5–8pm, Entertainer and Zomato Pro discounts, plus RTA parking and nearby Metro access.