Turkish breakfast
The Turkish breakfast spread is described as heartwarming, family-friendly and welcoming.
MADO Restaurant and Cafe LLC
Dubai Hills Estate
MADO is a Turkish restaurant and cafe in Dubai Hills Estate, serving dishes, desserts and ice cream. Reviews make it especially appealing for Turkish breakfast, generously presented Iftar spreads, and desserts such as kunafa and Snickers cake, with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
2,682 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Authentic kunafa
Kunafa is praised for its freshness and authentic Turkish flavour.
Iftar spread
The Iftar includes dates, soup, salads, Turkish appetisers and a hot mixed grill platter.
Warm setting
Reviews describe a cosy, clean setting suited to family meals and relaxed conversations.
Large cakes
The cakes are substantial: one review says they can easily be shared by two people.
Fresh food
Several reviews mention fresh, flavourful food, including especially delicious meat dishes.
Friendly service
Customers repeatedly describe the service as attentive, professional and welcoming.
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.
These items at MADO Restaurant and Cafe LLC got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 7
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Avocado toast Net +1
“The avocado toast and the tea were absolutely delicious, but unfortunately the simit with turkey was not worth ordering in my opinion. It wasn’t anything special and it wasn’t even properly warmed up.”
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“The avocado toast and the tea were absolutely delicious, but unfortunately the simit with turkey was not worth ordering in my opinion. It wasn’t anything special and it wasn’t even properly warmed up.”May 2026
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Kunafa Net +1
“Had a great Kunafa after a long time . Everything was fresh and had an authentic Turkish flavour.”
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“Had a great Kunafa after a long time . Everything was fresh and had an authentic Turkish flavour.”July 2026
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Mixed fruit ice cream Net +1
“Try the mixed fruit ice cream for sure.”
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“Try the mixed fruit ice cream for sure.”May 2026
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Mixed grill platter Net +1
“The Iftar spread was generous and beautifully presented. We started with fresh dates and comforting soup, followed by a variety of salads and authentic Turkish appetizers. The mixed grill platter was cooked perfectly — tender, flavorful, and served hot.”
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“The Iftar spread was generous and beautifully presented. We started with fresh dates and comforting soup, followed by a variety of salads and authentic Turkish appetizers. The mixed grill platter was cooked perfectly — tender, flavorful, and served hot.”February 2026
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Snickers cake Net +1
“During my visit, I had the Snickers cake, which was an absolute delight. The cake had a rich, indulgent flavor with layers that perfectly captured the essence of the beloved candy bar, balancing sweetness with a hint of nuttiness. The presentation was beautiful, making it just as pleasing to the eyes as it was to the taste buds.”
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“During my visit, I had the Snickers cake, which was an absolute delight. The cake had a rich, indulgent flavor with layers that perfectly captured the essence of the beloved candy bar, balancing sweetness with a hint of nuttiness. The presentation was beautiful, making it just as pleasing to the eyes as it was to the taste buds.”January 2025
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Tiramisu Net +1
“Fantastic experience I got the tiramisu which was divine, others in the group got a pistachio tres leche, honey cake and snickers cake.”
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“Fantastic experience I got the tiramisu which was divine, others in the group got a pistachio tres leche, honey cake and snickers cake.”October 2025
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Turkish village Net +1
“We ordered the Turkish Village. Soo much food and they were reasonably priced.”
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“We ordered the Turkish Village. Soo much food and they were reasonably priced.”March 2026
What to Avoid (3)
Food 2
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Iskender tenderloin Net −1
“Service is good, but the iskender tenderloin served today was not fully on par with the other dishes.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Service is good, but the iskender tenderloin served today was not fully on par with the other dishes.”May 2026
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Simit with turkey Net −1
“The avocado toast and the tea were absolutely delicious, but unfortunately the simit with turkey was not worth ordering in my opinion. It wasn’t anything special and it wasn’t even properly warmed up.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The avocado toast and the tea were absolutely delicious, but unfortunately the simit with turkey was not worth ordering in my opinion. It wasn’t anything special and it wasn’t even properly warmed up.”May 2026
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Karak tea Net −1
“The food is good, but the tea is very bad; it has no taste and isn't Karak tea at all—just hot water and color. And it's expensive.”
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“The food is good, but the tea is very bad; it has no taste and isn't Karak tea at all—just hot water and color. And it's expensive.”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Clarify takeaway. If ordering the large breakfast, ask which items can be packed before the table is cleared.
Skip turkey simit. Consider choosing another breakfast item; one review found the turkey simit underwhelming and insufficiently warmed.
Share cakes. Dessert portions can be generous, so sharing a cake may make sense for two people.
Check bill. Review the bill before paying and confirm that any tip is optional and clearly explained.
Try kunafa. Kunafa is a strong dessert choice if you want something fresh with an authentic Turkish flavour.
Consider Iftar. For a substantial group meal, the Iftar spread includes appetisers, soup, dates and mixed grill.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Unit FF - 290 - 263 1st Floor
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid - Dubai Hills Mall, 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 – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Tea quality
One customer found the tea flavourless, unlike karak, and expensive.
Breakfast takeaway
A breakfast takeaway request was mishandled, with most items cleared and only a small selection packed.
Simit temperature
The turkey simit was described as unremarkable and not properly warmed.
Price concerns
One review felt portions were very small for the price and considered the food average.
Added tip
A customer reported a 3 AED tip added to the bill without prior notice or consent.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
45dh
coffee and cake offer
“Prices are fairly high but we went for the coffee and cake offer which was 45dh”Google review · October 2025
12 dirhams
small water
“Prices are high, small water for 12 dirhams”Google review · December 2025
under 500 aed
bill for 7 people
“Our bill was under 500 aed for 7 people, not bad”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
MADO is a Turkish restaurant and cafe in Dubai Hills Estate, with reviews identifying it as a Dubai Hills Mall dining spot. It suits breakfast, family meals, dessert stops and relaxed catch-ups. Turkish breakfast is a major draw, while kunafa, Snickers cake and mixed fruit ice cream give dessert fans clear options.
The Iftar spread received particularly useful praise: it included dates, soup, salads, Turkish appetisers and a hot mixed grill platter, with quick replenishment during a busy evening. Another group ordered the Turkish Village and described it as plentiful, with a bill under 500 AED for seven people. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as cosy, warm and family-friendly, and one group said they could chat comfortably without worrying about being too loud.
There are a few things to watch. One customer found the tea flavourless and expensive, while another said the turkey simit was not properly warmed. A large breakfast takeaway was also poorly handled, so clarify packing arrangements before the table is cleared.
Prices can feel high for some items. Check the bill for any added tip, and consider sharing the sizeable cakes; a coffee-and-cake offer was reported at 45 AED.