Generous breakfast
The Turkish breakfast brings a wide spread of cheeses, olives, bread, eggs, pastries and sweet dishes, with portions large enough to share.
MADO Restaurant and Cafe LLC
Downtown Dubai
MADO is a Turkish restaurant in Downtown Dubai serving generous breakfasts, traditional mains, desserts and ice cream. Reviews particularly point to its shareable Turkish breakfast and dishes such as spinach pide, while the warm atmosphere makes it suitable for relaxed family meals or a substantial mall stop.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
6,467 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Strong grills
The mixed grill was praised for juicy kebabs, flavorful chicken and tender lamb, with bulgur and yogurt sauce on the side.
Dessert variety
Desserts are a real draw, including Bika honey caramel, double Nutella bun, honey cake, baklava and kunafa with Turkish ice cream.
Iftar portions
The Iftar set menu was described as plentiful without sacrificing freshness or quality; Kussa Warra Innab was a standout main.
Warm service
Many reviews describe attentive, welcoming service, including a manager checking tables and staff accommodating special requests.
Family friendly
One family said their autistic son was comfortable dining here, while another praised the team’s composed handling of allergy requests.
Turkish ice cream
The ice cream was described as chewy and not too sweet, and it also tops the restaurant’s kunafa.
What to Eat at MADO Restaurant and Cafe LLC 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 MADO Restaurant and Cafe LLC, 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 MADO Restaurant and Cafe LLC, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Honey cake Net +2
“Jen and hamza have been very nice coffee and honey cake was lovely, we also tried the mint lemonade.I love I love Turkish tea which was complementary”
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“Jen and hamza have been very nice coffee and honey cake was lovely, we also tried the mint lemonade.I love I love Turkish tea which was complementary”June 2026
“The ambience as well as our server Philip made the experience absolutely amazing! The food was quick and fresh and oh my goodness a desserts is delectable! We cannot wait to come back and have more of the honey cake and the purple velvet cake”October 2023
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Kunefah Net +2
“service was excellenr!I think he was rhe Manager in duty that served us.He was very pleasant and checked back on us and made sure everything was okey.Kunafa was greay too.I hope you can serve decaf coffee too.”
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“service was excellenr!I think he was rhe Manager in duty that served us.He was very pleasant and checked back on us and made sure everything was okey.Kunafa was greay too.I hope you can serve decaf coffee too.”June 2026
“The kunefah was delicious and topped with Turkish ice cream. I enjoyed it very much and it is probably a highlight here.”February 2026
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Lamb chops Net +2
“We went here yesterday for our year end lunch as a group(company annual lunch). We had a great time as the staff we're very accommodating, the environment was good since it is accessible to all, easy to find, and the manager was really really nice. We ordered different types of food, I've tried the mix grilled, I can suggest for you all to try Lamb chops(it was very amazing) Babaganoush and for the drinks Blue moon. All over experience was amazing. 👍❤️”
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“We went here yesterday for our year end lunch as a group(company annual lunch). We had a great time as the staff we're very accommodating, the environment was good since it is accessible to all, easy to find, and the manager was really really nice. We ordered different types of food, I've tried the mix grilled, I can suggest for you all to try Lamb chops(it was very amazing) Babaganoush and for the drinks Blue moon. All over experience was amazing. 👍❤️”December 2022
“Food was great.. Had lamb chops and shish taw wok plates. Ice cream is chewy and not too sweet. Philip is helpful to attend to us. Manager also came to check how was the experience. Always came here for a change of palate. Superb and hearty meal as always.”February 2026
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Turkish breakfast Net +2
“I recently visited this restaurant for their Turkish breakfast, and overall it was a very enjoyable experience.”
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“I recently visited this restaurant for their Turkish breakfast, and overall it was a very enjoyable experience.”July 2026
“The star of the show is undoubtedly their Turkish Breakfast – a generous spread that's perfect for sharing or indulging solo. The traditional selection includes fresh cheeses, olives, honey, jams, and warm Turkish bread that transports you straight to Istanbul. It's comfort food at its finest and represents incredible value.”October 2025
Honorable mentions (22)
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Baklawa plate Net +1
“The zatar was very fresh soft and the best we have eaten this far and the baklawa plate was awesome.”
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“The zatar was very fresh soft and the best we have eaten this far and the baklawa plate was awesome.”May 2026
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Bika honey caramel Net +1
“The Bika honey caramel was absolutely the best, rich and perfectly balanced in sweetness.”
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“The Bika honey caramel was absolutely the best, rich and perfectly balanced in sweetness.”January 2026
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Cheese cake Net +1
“We visited MADO because we are craving for Spinach Pide, and we also ordered some sweets (cheese cake and tea. As always, everything was delicious and consistently good. The Spinach Pide was just as flavorful as we remembered, and the sweets paired perfectly with the tea.”
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“We visited MADO because we are craving for Spinach Pide, and we also ordered some sweets (cheese cake and tea. As always, everything was delicious and consistently good. The Spinach Pide was just as flavorful as we remembered, and the sweets paired perfectly with the tea.”July 2026
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Chef's daily special lunch Net +1
“Delicious food and excellent service. The Chef's Daily Special lunch is a great deal for 79 Dhs and the portions are large. Will be back.”
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“Delicious food and excellent service. The Chef's Daily Special lunch is a great deal for 79 Dhs and the portions are large. Will be back.”June 2026
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Chefs lunch special Net +1
“Food is always amazing here We had the chefs lunch special today for a change. Loved it Best lentil soup in Dubai”
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“Food is always amazing here We had the chefs lunch special today for a change. Loved it Best lentil soup in Dubai”January 2026
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Double nutella bun Net +1
“The double Nutella bun was also outstanding and easily one of the best desserts I’ve had.”
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“The double Nutella bun was also outstanding and easily one of the best desserts I’ve had.”January 2026
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“The rice dishes were perfectly cooked, the grilled chicken was tender and well-seasoned, and the sides (especially the salads and mezze) complemented everything really well.”
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“The rice dishes were perfectly cooked, the grilled chicken was tender and well-seasoned, and the sides (especially the salads and mezze) complemented everything really well.”March 2026
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Ice cream Net +1
“Food was great.. Had lamb chops and shish taw wok plates. Ice cream is chewy and not too sweet. Philip is helpful to attend to us. Manager also came to check how was the experience. Always came here for a change of palate. Superb and hearty meal as always.”
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Review excerpts
“Food was great.. Had lamb chops and shish taw wok plates. Ice cream is chewy and not too sweet. Philip is helpful to attend to us. Manager also came to check how was the experience. Always came here for a change of palate. Superb and hearty meal as always.”February 2026
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Iftar set menu Net +1
“The Iftar set menu was absolutely amazing. There was an incredible amount of food, generous portions but what impressed us the most was that the quality never dropped despite the quantity. Every dish felt carefully prepared and fresh.”
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“The Iftar set menu was absolutely amazing. There was an incredible amount of food, generous portions but what impressed us the most was that the quality never dropped despite the quantity. Every dish felt carefully prepared and fresh.”March 2026
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Kussa warra innab Net +1
“A special highlight of the evening was the recommendation from Chef Abdul, who suggested we try the Kussa Warra Innab for the main course. It turned out to be the best main dish we have ever had not just in Dubai, but possibly anywhere. The flavors were perfectly balanced, authentic, and incredibly comforting. It was one of those dishes you keep thinking about long after the meal is over.”
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“A special highlight of the evening was the recommendation from Chef Abdul, who suggested we try the Kussa Warra Innab for the main course. It turned out to be the best main dish we have ever had not just in Dubai, but possibly anywhere. The flavors were perfectly balanced, authentic, and incredibly comforting. It was one of those dishes you keep thinking about long after the meal is over.”March 2026
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Lamb with rice Net +1
“I had the lamb with rice and it was good.”
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“I had the lamb with rice and it was good.”February 2026
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Lentil soup Net +1
“Food is always amazing here We had the chefs lunch special today for a change. Loved it Best lentil soup in Dubai”
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“Food is always amazing here We had the chefs lunch special today for a change. Loved it Best lentil soup in Dubai”January 2026
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Mado signature breakfast Net +1
“Super awesome breakfast. We had a Mado signature breakfast and we love it. Full of flavours and very good service and with quality food.”
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“Super awesome breakfast. We had a Mado signature breakfast and we love it. Full of flavours and very good service and with quality food.”April 2023
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Pasta with white sauce Net +1
“The foods were delicious, my daughter really loved the pasta with white sauce.”
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“The foods were delicious, my daughter really loved the pasta with white sauce.”June 2022
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Pide Net +1
“We love the PIDE! VERY DELICIOUS 💖 KUDOS TO THE BAKER 💖 And for the server, the staff.”
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“We love the PIDE! VERY DELICIOUS 💖 KUDOS TO THE BAKER 💖 And for the server, the staff.”June 2022
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Purple velvet cake Net +1
“The ambience as well as our server Philip made the experience absolutely amazing! The food was quick and fresh and oh my goodness a desserts is delectable! We cannot wait to come back and have more of the honey cake and the purple velvet cake”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The ambience as well as our server Philip made the experience absolutely amazing! The food was quick and fresh and oh my goodness a desserts is delectable! We cannot wait to come back and have more of the honey cake and the purple velvet cake”October 2023
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Saray breakfast Net +1
“We had the Saray breakfast, and everything was amazing.”
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“We had the Saray breakfast, and everything was amazing.”May 2026
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Shish taw wok plates Net +1
“Food was great.. Had lamb chops and shish taw wok plates. Ice cream is chewy and not too sweet. Philip is helpful to attend to us. Manager also came to check how was the experience. Always came here for a change of palate. Superb and hearty meal as always.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was great.. Had lamb chops and shish taw wok plates. Ice cream is chewy and not too sweet. Philip is helpful to attend to us. Manager also came to check how was the experience. Always came here for a change of palate. Superb and hearty meal as always.”February 2026
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Spinach pide Net +1
“We visited MADO because we are craving for Spinach Pide, and we also ordered some sweets (cheese cake and tea. As always, everything was delicious and consistently good. The Spinach Pide was just as flavorful as we remembered, and the sweets paired perfectly with the tea.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We visited MADO because we are craving for Spinach Pide, and we also ordered some sweets (cheese cake and tea. As always, everything was delicious and consistently good. The Spinach Pide was just as flavorful as we remembered, and the sweets paired perfectly with the tea.”July 2026
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Turkish pide Net +1
“Their Turkish Pide is outstandingly awesome! Feels so fulfilling and satisfying that each bite leads to the next and the next and you feel like telling yourself "Yum yum! Am I going to ever get full from this or will this keep making me eat like crazy until I turn into a giant balloon with my pockets empty?!" It's so good that no wonder it became such a popular Turkish dish!”
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“Their Turkish Pide is outstandingly awesome! Feels so fulfilling and satisfying that each bite leads to the next and the next and you feel like telling yourself "Yum yum! Am I going to ever get full from this or will this keep making me eat like crazy until I turn into a giant balloon with my pockets empty?!" It's so good that no wonder it became such a popular Turkish dish!”January 2022
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Zatar Net +1
“The zatar was very fresh soft and the best we have eaten this far and the baklawa plate was awesome.”
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“The zatar was very fresh soft and the best we have eaten this far and the baklawa plate was awesome.”May 2026
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Chicken sandwich Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Next, about their Chicken sandwich, it feels so heavy that fills you up by the time your food is done. It is served with fries dashed in spices along with 3 sauces for you to enjoy.”
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Turkish tea Net +1
“Jen and hamza have been very nice coffee and honey cake was lovely, we also tried the mint lemonade.I love I love Turkish tea which was complementary”
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Review excerpts
“Jen and hamza have been very nice coffee and honey cake was lovely, we also tried the mint lemonade.I love I love Turkish tea which was complementary”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Share breakfast. Consider sharing the Turkish breakfast: the spread includes savoury and sweet dishes, and reviewers found the portions too large to finish.
Allow time. Leave extra time if ordering kunafa; one review says it took 20 minutes to prepare.
Check branch. If service consistency matters, check whether you are visiting Dubai Mall or Dubai Hills Mall; the reviews describe a clear difference between branches.
Ask about lunch. For a substantial midday meal, ask about the Chef’s Daily Special lunch, which one reviewer found generous and good value.
Mention allergies. Tell the team about allergies before ordering; one family specifically praised the handling of allergy requests.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The District - Dubai Mall - Unit GS - 039, Ground Floor - Financial Ctr St
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Branch inconsistency
Service feedback is much less positive for the Dubai Mall branch than for Dubai Hills Mall, with one reviewer describing the difference as very noticeable.
Uneven warmth
A Turkish breakfast review noted that some dishes could have arrived warmer, although it did not spoil the meal.
Slow cold meal
One customer reported food arriving cold and service being extremely slow despite the restaurant not being busy.
No decaf
A customer enjoyed the meal and service but specifically wished the restaurant served decaf coffee.
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The Bottom Line
MADO is a Turkish restaurant in Downtown Dubai where breakfast is one of the strongest reasons to visit. The Turkish breakfast is a generous spread of cheeses, olives, honey, jams, bread, eggs and pastries, making it easy to share. Other well-reviewed orders include spinach pide, mixed grill and kunafa topped with Turkish ice cream.
The menu also suits a longer meal. Reviews describe large plates, warm bread, well-cooked rice dishes and tender grilled meats. Dessert has plenty of attention too: Bika honey caramel, double Nutella bun, honey cake and baklava all receive specific praise.
The Iftar set menu was noted for generous portions and fresh food, with Kussa Warra Innab standing out as a memorable main. Service is often attentive and welcoming, and reviewers mention staff accommodating large groups, allergy requests and family needs. However, the experience is not completely consistent: several complaints focus on the Dubai Mall branch, including cold food, slow service and poor handling of a request for Turkish delights with tea.
Dubai Hills Mall receives more favourable service comparisons. Portions can be substantial, so sharing breakfast or mains makes sense. Allow around 20 minutes if ordering kunafa, and ask about the Chef’s Daily Special lunch, reported at 79 Dhs in one review.