Tunisian dishes
Customers highlight authentic Tunisian flavours in the mloukhia, couscous, brik and other traditional dishes.
Lido Restaurant - Al Barsha
Al Barsha
Lido Restaurant in Al Barsha serves Tunisian and international cuisine, with customers returning for dishes such as mloukhia and couscous. Reviews also mention shisha, football screenings and a cosy, two-floor atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
376 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
One customer found the portions generous and described the avocado milkshake as exceptionally large.
Warm service
Several reviews describe the team as attentive, welcoming and professional, including attentive table service for family meals.
Cosy setting
Reviews describe the restaurant as cosy, clean and welcoming, with two floors and a trendy decor.
Shisha available
Customers specifically mention shisha as part of the restaurant experience, alongside Tunisian food and football screenings.
Menu variety
The menu includes Tunisian dishes alongside food from other countries, giving groups different options.
What to Eat at Lido Restaurant - Al Barsha 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 Lido Restaurant - Al Barsha, 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 Lido Restaurant - Al Barsha, 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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Mloukhiya Net +2
“The food is amazing the Mloukhia is wonderful we enjoyed our dinner it was a yummy yummy in my tummy 🤗”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is amazing the Mloukhia is wonderful we enjoyed our dinner it was a yummy yummy in my tummy 🤗”June 2025
“Amazing experience at Lido Restaurant Barsha! The Tunisian food is authentic and full of flavor; from the delicious appetizers and mloukhiya to the perfectly cooked couscous and desserts. The ambiance is beautiful and cozy. Special thanks to Otaibi and Sanguita for their warm and attentive service; they truly made our visit exceptional. Highly recommended!”June 2025
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Brik Net +1
“We had a great meal — everything was delicious, especially the brik, an absolute delight!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had a great meal — everything was delicious, especially the brik, an absolute delight!”June 2025
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Couscous Net +1
“Amazing experience at Lido Restaurant Barsha! The Tunisian food is authentic and full of flavor; from the delicious appetizers and mloukhiya to the perfectly cooked couscous and desserts. The ambiance is beautiful and cozy. Special thanks to Otaibi and Sanguita for their warm and attentive service; they truly made our visit exceptional. Highly recommended!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing experience at Lido Restaurant Barsha! The Tunisian food is authentic and full of flavor; from the delicious appetizers and mloukhiya to the perfectly cooked couscous and desserts. The ambiance is beautiful and cozy. Special thanks to Otaibi and Sanguita for their warm and attentive service; they truly made our visit exceptional. Highly recommended!”June 2025
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Kebab keshkash Net +1
“I'm not very familiar with Tunisian cuisine, so I ordered something I know—Kebab Keshkash—and it was absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed the flavors and appreciated the great service. The place has a cozy vibe during the day, and the portion sizes are generous. Overall, a great experience!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I'm not very familiar with Tunisian cuisine, so I ordered something I know—Kebab Keshkash—and it was absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed the flavors and appreciated the great service. The place has a cozy vibe during the day, and the portion sizes are generous. Overall, a great experience!”May 2025
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Makloub Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Imagine paying 88 dh for 2 makloub.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (5)
Food 5
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Iftar Net −1
“The worst iftar I had this Ramadan. The food quality is really low and the taste is weird. I hope I won’t get sick.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The worst iftar I had this Ramadan. The food quality is really low and the taste is weird. I hope I won’t get sick.”March 2026
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Mergez Net −1
“I love Tunisian food but this food that was served was not good at all , unfortunately the Mergez was dry and without test , the plat tunisian was with part of shell of the egg… and not tasty like it shuld be . Price is ok”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I love Tunisian food but this food that was served was not good at all , unfortunately the Mergez was dry and without test , the plat tunisian was with part of shell of the egg… and not tasty like it shuld be . Price is ok”June 2026
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French fries Net −2
“Additionally, the french fries we were served were cold, which was quite disappointing. To make matters worse, the food was delivered very late, and we were left waiting for a considerable amount of time.”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“Additionally, the french fries we were served were cold, which was quite disappointing. To make matters worse, the food was delivered very late, and we were left waiting for a considerable amount of time.”February 2025
“The wait time for a sandwich was quite long (30 minutes), and when it arrived, the fries were cold.”February 2025
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Mille feuilles Net −2
“Mille feuilles not fresh with old creama as u cannot eat or cut even”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“Mille feuilles not fresh with old creama as u cannot eat or cut even”April 2025
“Mille feuilles not fresh with old creama as u cannot eat or cut even”April 2025
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Pizza mushroom Net −3
“Disaster Very very bad food first take to much time after give food we Oder pizza mushroom without mashroom please don’t go and waste your money and time Disaster restaurant Pizza mushroom without mushroom!!!”
Positive 0Negative 3
Critical review excerpts
“Disaster Very very bad food first take to much time after give food we Oder pizza mushroom without mashroom please don’t go and waste your money and time Disaster restaurant Pizza mushroom without mushroom!!!”April 2025
“Very bad restaurant poor pizza mushroom come without mushroom!!”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Build in extra time, especially at busy periods: one diner waited nearly two hours for food.
Check bill. Ask for a detailed bill and check your change, as diners have reported unexpected sandwich pricing and change concerns.
Confirm orders. For delivery from Al Barsha, repeat special requests and check the order on arrival; one customer repeatedly received incorrect food.
Choose seating. If smoke bothers you, ask about seating before settling in, since one review mentions smoke reaching the non-smoking area.
Try classics. First-time diners can start with well-reviewed Tunisian staples such as brik, mloukhia or couscous.
Check screening. If you are visiting specifically for football, confirm the broadcast quality first; repeated Champions League screening problems were reported.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop 3 - 376 Umm Suqeim St
Al Barsha Second - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Service can be very slow: one review reports waiting nearly two hours for food and an hour for an ashtray.
High prices
Some diners felt the prices were excessive, including a reported 88 dh for two makloub sandwiches and 70 dh for mloukhia.
Inconsistent quality
Recent reviews report wrong orders, dry meat, cold fries and food that did not match expectations from the Deira branch.
Smoking concerns
Smoke may be noticeable: one diner reported smoking in the non-smoking section and another warned non-smokers about the smell.
Match streaming
Football broadcasts have had serious delays, with commentary reportedly running almost two minutes ahead of the picture.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
88 dh
2 makloub
“Imagine paying 88 dh for 2 makloub”Google review · June 2026
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The Bottom Line
Lido Restaurant in Al Barsha is a Tunisian and international restaurant where the strongest reviews focus on traditional dishes rather than the broader menu. Customers mention mloukhia, couscous, brik and Kebab Keshkash, with several describing the flavours as authentic and the portions as generous. The avocado milkshake is another standout for size.
The setting is described as cosy, clean and welcoming, with two floors, shisha and football screenings. Service can be genuinely warm and attentive, but it is not consistently reliable. Some diners praised the team’s professionalism, while others waited 30 minutes for a sandwich or nearly two hours for food.
Delivery from the Al Barsha branch has also drawn complaints about wrong orders and uneven quality. Prices are a clear point to check before ordering. One customer reported paying 88 dh for two makloub sandwiches and cited a 70 dh plate of mloukhia, while other reviewers called the pricing expensive for the quantity.
Smoke and loud music may matter if you prefer a quiet, non-smoking meal. For a first visit, confirm your order, request a detailed bill and allow extra time during busy periods.