Lento

Lento

Umm Suqeim

Restaurant Open now 04 271 9178

Lento in Umm Suqeim pairs artisanal smashed burgers and fried chicken with a notably strong breakfast menu. Reviewers repeatedly single out the crisp paratha dishes, Picante Burger and truffle fries, while the relaxed hip-hop atmosphere gives the restaurant its own character.

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773 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Burger craft

The Not Smash and Picante burgers earn praise for juicy patties, soft buns and bold combinations such as beef bacon jam and jalapeños.

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Crisp paratha

The beaten paratha is praised for being light and crispy, with well-seasoned keema that is balanced rather than oily or salty.

Let's go!

What to Eat at Lento

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Lento, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 3

  1. Fish tacos Net +3
    “I enjoy the fish tacos, specially the corn tortillas and the pineapple chilli sauce👌🏼”
  2. Keema Net +2
    ““It’s my first time having keema with such an exceptional flavor. Everything was outstanding and truly exceeded expectations. Highly recommended!””
  3. Truffle flies Net +2
    “Best sides: Truffle fries”
Honorable mentions (48)
  1. Artisanal smashed wagyu burgers Net +1
    “His artisanal smashed Wagyu and fried chicken burgers are a show-stopper, and for what it's worth, they're not even that pricey.”
  2. Baked falafel/ tameeya Net +1
    “I also requested for baked falafel/ tameeya and dairy free karak. All requests were honoured and we were happy with our food.”
  3. Beaten paratha Net +1
    “I really enjoyed the beaten paratha. It was crispy and light, unlike the usual doughy bread you often get elsewhere. The keema was tasty, well seasoned, not too oily, and not too salty. Everything felt balanced and well prepared.”
  4. Birria tacos Net +1
    “Oh and the Birria Tacos were sick”
  5. Brownie Net +1
    “The brownie, as a dessert, may not grab your curiosity, but they are delicious and incredibly different, just like everything else.”
  6. Chicken strips Net +1
    “The chicken strips are good and crispy. They are great to share with someone.”
  7. Chilli cheese fries Net +1
    “Tried the korean chicken burger, it nice and spicy. Chipotle chicken burger was also fine. Had the chilli cheese fries which were also nice. A good place the interior is nicely done.”
  8. Chiplte chicken burger Net +1
    “The Hot Dog was delightful, the truffle flies were the best ever and the Chiplte Chicken burger was banging!”
  9. Chipotle burger Net +1
    “The chipotle burger was spot on with a great bun.”
  10. Chipotle chicken burger Net +1
    “Tried the korean chicken burger, it nice and spicy. Chipotle chicken burger was also fine. Had the chilli cheese fries which were also nice. A good place the interior is nicely done.”
  11. Chocolate brownie with vanilla gelato Net +1
    “The Chocolate brownie with Vanilla Gelato was heavenly.”
  12. Crispy chicken Net +1
    “We ordered the crispy chicken, which was good, but the beef burger was disappointing; it tasted undercooked.”
  13. Double fried fries Net +1
    “Not to mention their double fried fries, crunchy outside velvety inside 😋”
  14. Double umami cheese burger Net +1
    “I recommend the Double Umami Cheese Burger, which is, to say the least, delicious. It's a burger connoisseur's delight. It has a posh flavour due to the smashed Wagyu cooked perfectly.”
  15. Double umami with a caramelized onion Net +1
    “And a double UMAMI with a caramelized onion, tasty!”
  16. Egg paratha Net +1
    “Lento is the most amazing place to be if you love great burgers, amazing egg paratha & falafel wraps.”
  17. Falafel wraps Net +1
    “Lento is the most amazing place to be if you love great burgers, amazing egg paratha & falafel wraps.”
  18. French toast Net +1
    “I was happy to finally to have a dinner at Lento the staff so friendly and i went on the taco 🌮 day and glad that i ordered the fish tacos it was soooooo delicious 🤤 and of course we ordered burgers were delicious too and i asked for the French toast and they said it’s only in the breakfast menu and i told them i came from alain to try it and they make for me and me happy 😍 it was sooo good too”
  19. Honey butter friend chicken Net +1
    “The honey butter friend chicken was tastier but too oily for my liking.”
  20. Honey wings Net +1
    “The food itself is nice, even when the menu is small n limited. The Picante burger and the Honey wings were my favorites.”
  21. Korean chicken Net +1
    “The Korean Chicken is good and fresh.”
  22. Korean chicken burger Net +1
    “Tried the korean chicken burger, it nice and spicy. Chipotle chicken burger was also fine. Had the chilli cheese fries which were also nice. A good place the interior is nicely done.”
  23. Korean fried chicken burger Net +1
    “The Korean fried chicken burger, which is packed with beautifully crispy chicken and kimchi, was yet another flavour explosion.”
  24. Korean style chicken burger Net +1
    “I had a Korean style chicken burger, if you like “spicy” 🌶 then it’s highly recommended”
  25. Masala egg with paratha (spicy) Net +1
    “So I ordered the masala egg with paratha (spicy).. Suffice to say, the paratha did not disappoint at all… as good as the ones you get in those small and cheap cafeterias (that’s a compliment by the way)… what made it even better is they added simple cream cheese to the dish, just like what we had as kids… the dish was so simple, yet so full of flavors … no complications, no modernizing it, no being creative or any of that BS others try to do to make the dish fancy… just a paratha wrap filled with cream cheese and masala omelette … this dish also came with their spicy sauce, and it complemented the dish perfectly.”
  26. Masala omelette parata Net +1
    “I tried the masala omelette parata, and it was incredibly tasty with the right mix of spices.”
  27. Not smash burger Net +1
    “The Not Smash burger, in my opinion, is one of the best burgers in Dubai. Thick juicy patty but not heavy at all.”
  28. Og smash Net +1
    “The OG Smash wad epic, great flavour and very well made.”
  29. Parata with egg Net +1
    “The parata was tasty, light and crispy we ordered plain and one with egg, and the mix was delicious. Everything else was good, but the smell in the place was really strong from the kitchen and stuck to my clothes. One of the staff even said the exhaust fan was broken. Honestly, this was not nice at all, but I’d come back just for the parata.”
  30. Parata with honey Net +1
    “The parata with honey was also delicious — simple yet so satisfying!”
  31. Parata with labneh and honey Net +1
    “In laat visit I ordered flafel pita, parata with labneh and honey. The parata is from another galaxy it was so good fluffy. Today i ordered shakshuka, French toast. I cant stress enough that the food is amazing, the right amount of spice to ignite the flavor.”
  32. Paratha masala wrap Net +1
    “Favourite spot for breakfast (have their paratha with labneh or paratha masala wrap.”
  33. Paratha with labneh Net +1
    “Favourite spot for breakfast (have their paratha with labneh or paratha masala wrap.”
  34. Picante mushroom and swiss truffle bruger Net +1
    “Excellent burgers. Highly recommend Picante Mushroom and Swiss Truffle Bruger. Sheramy was very helpful.”
  35. Scrambled eggs with wild mushrooms Net +1
    “Heard alot about this space for their burgers but god their breakfast menu is perfect for me, scrambled eggs with wild mushrooms and their parathas are insanely good one of the best ive had, place seems like a hidden gem, but it has its cult fans, def coming again. Service was great, at first thought parking would be tricky but they said they have a free basement parking”
  36. Shakshuka Net +1
    “The shakshuka was also really tasty.”
  37. Smash burger Net +1
    “We got two Thick Head Burgers and a Smash Burger. We got honey mustard sauce on all of them. They were all really good. The Thick Head Burger is what you want in a burger. It is big and juicy. Has a lot of flavour. The Smash Burger is crispy on the outside. That is really good. The honey mustard sauce goes well with both burgers.”
  38. Spicy wings Net +1
    “The picante burger was my favourite burger and the spicy wings are out of this world. I highly recommend this place.”
  39. Sticky chicken wings Net +1
    “The sticky chicken wings are legit. They are well-cooked and have a dark glaze with a serious intensity and are slightly spicy.”
  40. Thick head burgers Net +1
    “We got two Thick Head Burgers and a Smash Burger. We got honey mustard sauce on all of them. They were all really good. The Thick Head Burger is what you want in a burger. It is big and juicy. Has a lot of flavour.”
  41. Thursday lent-o fish special Net +1
    “Fabulous! Everything about this restaurant is amazing! The was very delicious especially their Thursday lent-o fish special it was amazing! The staff : Dora, weeny, the chef, they were all soo kind and engaging, they made my experience sooo much better. Many thanks to them”
  42. Triple fried fries Net +1
    “The triple fried fries are a definite must-have. I could eat the fries on their own with the house sauce.”
  43. Truffle fries Net +1
    “The truffle fries at Lento are really good. They have truffle flavour. They are crispy. They are not just fries with a fancy name.”
  44. Wagyu birria tacos Net +1
    “The wagyu Birria tacos are great, while not the best in Dubai, I gotta give props to the chef for overloading it with meat. So good. But also they need to be generous with the consommé.”
  45. Wagyu burger Net +1
    “I ordered a wagyu burger and was pleasantly surprised.”
  46. Wagyu the old school burger Net +1
    “I ordered Wagyu the old school burger and fries. Burger was juicy and delicious.”
  47. Hot dog Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “The Hot Dog was delightful, the truffle flies were the best ever and the Chiplte Chicken burger was banging!”
  48. Wings Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “The wings were ok in my personal opinion”

Drinks 2

  1. Dairy free karak Net +1
    “I also requested for baked falafel/ tameeya and dairy free karak. All requests were honoured and we were happy with our food.”
  2. Karak tea Net +1
    “Their karak tea was rich and flavorful, the perfect match for the parata.”
What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

  1. Beef burger Net −1
    “We ordered the crispy chicken, which was good, but the beef burger was disappointing; it tasted undercooked.”
  2. Double umami burger Net −1
    “We ordered the double umami burger, the meat was bland.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Plan tacos. If tacos are your priority, plan around Taco Tuesday: one reviewer says tacos are served on Tuesdays exclusively.

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Use parking. If street parking looks difficult, ask about the free basement parking mentioned by a reviewer.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Wasl Rd
Umm Al Sheif, Dubai
04 271 9178
Mon8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Tue8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Wed8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Thu8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
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Common Concerns

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Service gaps

One visit started without napkins or spoons, and an ordered coffee never arrived.

Delivery failure

A 500 Aed Deliveroo order for six burgers reportedly arrived with only two, followed by a delayed refund response.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

500 Aed

6burgers on Deliveroo

“Made a 500 Aed order for 6burgers on Deliveroo, 2 burgers arrived”
Google review · May 2026
DXB
LOCAL

The Bottom Line

Lento in Umm Suqeim is a burger-focused restaurant that has grown into a compelling breakfast and casual dining spot. You can come for smashed beef or chicken burgers, then return in the morning for keema, shakshuka, masala omelette paratha or falafel pita. The crisp paratha is one of the clearest standouts across the reviews, while the Not Smash, Picante Burger and truffle fries appeal to burger specialists.

The menu has useful detours. Taco Tuesdays bring fish and wagyu birria tacos, and a Thursday Lent-O-Fish special is mentioned by returning diners. Fish tacos use hammour or grouper in one review, with corn tortillas and pineapple chilli sauce.

The restaurant also has a relaxed 90s hip-hop feel, with cool interiors and DJ sets on certain days. There are a few practical caveats. Service is usually described as friendly, but one visit missed napkins, spoons and coffee; a separate Deliveroo order arrived short six burgers, so collection or dine-in may be less stressful for a large order.

A broken exhaust fan once left kitchen smells on clothes, and the music can be loud for children. Parking may look tricky, but free basement parking was reported.

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