Tunisian food
Several diners describe the menu as authentic, with traditional recipes, generous portions and a useful mix of meat and seafood dishes.
Lido Restaurant & Cafe مطعم و مقهى ليدو
Deira
Lido is a Tunisian restaurant and cafe in Deira, serving Tunisian food in Dubai since 1999. Reviews make it worth considering for traditional dishes such as couscous and brika, as well as its breakfast buffet and Tunisian cafe atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
2,225 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast buffet
The breakfast buffet has been described with fruit, cheeses, yoghurt, pastries, hot items, Arabic dishes and a live egg station.
Tunisian vibe
Customers mention a calm atmosphere, attractive decor and a distinctly Tunisian or Maghrebian feel.
Generous portions
One diner specifically praised the generous quantity of the makloub and keftaji sandwich.
Good coffee
Coffee was described as genuinely good and nicely presented, making the cafe side appealing even when the food was only average.
Seafood choice
Reviews mention enjoyable seafood dishes, including seafood soup and seafood salad.
What to Eat at Lido Restaurant & Cafe مطعم و مقهى ليدو 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 & Cafe مطعم و مقهى ليدو, 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 & Cafe مطعم و مقهى ليدو, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Cake Net +1
“The cake it’s amazing 🤩 and vibes also we miss Tunisian vibes”
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Review excerpts
“The cake it’s amazing 🤩 and vibes also we miss Tunisian vibes”February 2025
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Iftar buffet Net +1
“Really nice Iftar buffet in Ramadan, authentic Tunisian food, everything taste great and the ambiance is cool.”
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“Really nice Iftar buffet in Ramadan, authentic Tunisian food, everything taste great and the ambiance is cool.”June 2017
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Keftaji sandwich Net +1
“I ordered makloub and keftaji sandwich, the bread is soooo tasty, the quantity it’s very generous.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered makloub and keftaji sandwich, the bread is soooo tasty, the quantity it’s very generous.”September 2022
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Kofta Net +1
“The best Kofta and Seafood Salad I've ever had in Dubai.”
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Review excerpts
“The best Kofta and Seafood Salad I've ever had in Dubai.”March 2024
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Makloub Net +1
“I ordered makloub and keftaji sandwich, the bread is soooo tasty, the quantity it’s very generous.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered makloub and keftaji sandwich, the bread is soooo tasty, the quantity it’s very generous.”September 2022
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Mixed grill Net +1
“Good place for chilling, nice pizza and mixed grill...fresh bake bread was delicious as well, Moroccan tea was nice... And sheesha no words needed”
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“Good place for chilling, nice pizza and mixed grill...fresh bake bread was delicious as well, Moroccan tea was nice... And sheesha no words needed”February 2021
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Ramadan box Net +1
“I didn’t visit the place yet, but I ordered the food online from there great Ramadan Menu. They have prepared a perfect Ramadan Box for your taste buds in AED 50/- and serve you a full meal. Soup, main course, salad, dates, traditional desserts and this world’s best bread 🥯 🥖 In Quarantine days after a long time we tasted this yummy soups and bread.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I didn’t visit the place yet, but I ordered the food online from there great Ramadan Menu. They have prepared a perfect Ramadan Box for your taste buds in AED 50/- and serve you a full meal. Soup, main course, salad, dates, traditional desserts and this world’s best bread 🥯 🥖 In Quarantine days after a long time we tasted this yummy soups and bread.”December 2020
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Sea food soup Net +1
“The food today was perfect. The sea food soup so yami.the coscous was so delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“The food today was perfect. The sea food soup so yami.the coscous was so delicious.”December 2025
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Seafood salad Net +1
“The best Kofta and Seafood Salad I've ever had in Dubai.”
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Review excerpts
“The best Kofta and Seafood Salad I've ever had in Dubai.”March 2024
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Shorba Net +1
“The soup style is like we make Shorba . Mains are like gravy we cook with combination of meat & beans. Rice with steamed vegetables well cooked meat. I find it similar both in taste and look. I so loved it.”
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“The soup style is like we make Shorba . Mains are like gravy we cook with combination of meat & beans. Rice with steamed vegetables well cooked meat. I find it similar both in taste and look. I so loved it.”December 2020
Honorable mentions (1)
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Couscous Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The food today was perfect. The sea food soup so yami.the coscous was so delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“The food today was perfect. The sea food soup so yami.the coscous was so delicious.”December 2025
Drinks 3
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Coffee Net +1
“I recently visited Lido Restaurant and had a mixed experience. The coffee was genuinely good and nicely presented, which was a great start.”
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Review excerpts
“I recently visited Lido Restaurant and had a mixed experience. The coffee was genuinely good and nicely presented, which was a great start.”April 2026
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Moroccan tea Net +1
“Good place for chilling, nice pizza and mixed grill...fresh bake bread was delicious as well, Moroccan tea was nice... And sheesha no words needed”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Good place for chilling, nice pizza and mixed grill...fresh bake bread was delicious as well, Moroccan tea was nice... And sheesha no words needed”February 2021
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Tunisia tea Net +1
“Another thing for the Tunisia tea, it’s nice but it’s a bit overpriced because a tea is tea no matter where it is from, all that it takes is one herb and hot water.”
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Review excerpts
“Another thing for the Tunisia tea, it’s nice but it’s a bit overpriced because a tea is tea no matter where it is from, all that it takes is one herb and hot water.”December 2024
What to Avoid (4)
Food 4
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Fricassé Net −1
“I ordered a fricassé and was really happy because I finally got the chance to visit Lido and eat Tunisian food. However, with all due respect, the food was cold and not tasty at all. I was very disappointed, especially since I invited my friend to try it for the first time.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a fricassé and was really happy because I finally got the chance to visit Lido and eat Tunisian food. However, with all due respect, the food was cold and not tasty at all. I was very disappointed, especially since I invited my friend to try it for the first time.”April 2026
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Kamounia Net −1
“Honestly, the prices are extremely high compared to the quality. The food was not good at all. As a Tunisian restaurant, you would expect more reasonable pricing, not AED 90 for a plate of kamounia. Unfortunately, the overall experience didn’t match the price, and I’m not satisfied at all”
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Critical review excerpts
“Honestly, the prices are extremely high compared to the quality. The food was not good at all. As a Tunisian restaurant, you would expect more reasonable pricing, not AED 90 for a plate of kamounia. Unfortunately, the overall experience didn’t match the price, and I’m not satisfied at all”May 2026
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Milfeui Net −1
“Moroccan couscous is very bad,milfeui is very dry.the food in general is the worst..the only good thing is shisha ... But too expensive for such place”
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Critical review excerpts
“Moroccan couscous is very bad,milfeui is very dry.the food in general is the worst..the only good thing is shisha ... But too expensive for such place”January 2026
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Moroccan couscous Net −1
“Moroccan couscous is very bad,milfeui is very dry.the food in general is the worst..the only good thing is shisha ... But too expensive for such place”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Moroccan couscous is very bad,milfeui is very dry.the food in general is the worst..the only good thing is shisha ... But too expensive for such place”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check timing. If you want to reduce the risk of a long wait, consider visiting outside busy periods; one diner waited over an hour for food.
Choose upstairs. The upper floor was recommended by one diner because it does not have shisha, so ask for it if you prefer a smoke-free setting.
Verify the bill. Check the receipt before leaving: one table was initially charged AED 215 for two coffees and a juice because bills were mixed up.
Check delivery. For Talabat orders, confirm the item when it arrives, especially calzone orders, after a customer received tuna instead of chicken calzone.
Ask for warmth. When ordering hot food, check that it is served warm; several items on one visit were not.
Compare prices. Look at the current menu price before ordering expensive dishes: a customer specifically considered AED 90 for kamounia excessive.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Building no 23 10A St
Deira Deira - Deira, 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 visit involved waiting more than an hour for food, with tables around the diners left uncleared.
Uneven temperature
Multiple reviews say some dishes arrived cold or not warm, which affected otherwise acceptable meals.
High prices
Value is disputed, with one customer objecting to AED 90 for a plate of kamounia and others finding quality below the price.
Shisha quality
A recent shisha review reported a harsh, burnt taste from the start and questioned charcoal management or hose cleanliness.
Order errors
A Talabat customer ordered chicken calzone but received tuna, and said the restaurant treated the two as equivalent.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
49 AED
weekday lunch offer
“Their weekday lunch offer (1 PM – 4 PM) at 49 AED includes a soup, appetizer, and main course, or 69 AED with shisha, making it an unbeatable deal”Google review · January 2025
69 AED
weekday lunch offer with shisha
“Their weekday lunch offer (1 PM – 4 PM) at 49 AED includes a soup, appetizer, and main course, or 69 AED with shisha, making it an unbeatable deal”Google review · January 2025
AED 50
breakfast with orange juice, cappuccino and shisha
“Orange juice 🍹+ Breakfast + Cappuccino + Fresh orange juice +Shisha All for AED 50”Google review · June 2021
AED 90
plate of kamounia
“As a Tunisian restaurant, you would expect more reasonable pricing, not AED 90 for a plate of kamounia”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Lido is a Tunisian restaurant and cafe in Deira, established in Dubai in 1999. It gives diners a chance to try traditional food such as couscous, brika, mloukhiya and Tunisian tea, while the cafe side is associated with coffee, shisha and a Tunisian atmosphere. Several reviews also mention meat and seafood choices, including kofta, seafood salad and seafood soup.
The breakfast buffet is one of the more clearly described experiences, with fruit, cheeses, yoghurt, pastries, hot breakfast dishes, Arabic items and a live egg station. A weekday lunch offer mentioned in a review included soup, an appetiser and a main course for AED 49, or AED 69 with shisha; these are customer-reported prices rather than a current menu guarantee. Food quality is not completely consistent.
Some diners found the flavours authentic, portions generous and dishes delicious, while others received cold food, criticised the couscous or felt the prices did not match the quality. Service reviews range from attentive and welcoming to waits of more than an hour, and one delivery order was sent incorrectly. For a quieter meal, ask about the upper floor, which one reviewer noted does not have shisha.
Check the bill and delivery order before settling in or accepting the bag.