Turkish Breakfast
Breakfast packages come with fresh-baked bread and repeated refills of Turkish tea.
MADO Restaurant and Cafe LLC
Bluewaters Island
MADO Restaurant and Cafe LLC is a Turkish restaurant on Bluewaters Island, known in reviews for generous breakfast packages with fresh-baked bread and refills of Turkish tea. It also draws diners for dishes such as Adana kebab and desserts including baklava with Turkish ice cream, alongside views of the Dubai Eye.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,287 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dubai Eye Views
Several diners mention views overlooking the Dubai Eye, with one visit also catching the fireworks.
Generous Portions
Breakfast and main-course servings can be substantial, with one group unable to finish its Saray breakfast for four.
Turkish Desserts
Baklava is repeatedly praised, including versions served with ice cream and described as not too sweet.
Indoor Comfort
Indoor seating was described as cool and comfortable for taking a break while exploring Bluewaters Island.
Family Friendly
One family enjoyed the kids’ meal, while the restaurant’s calm atmosphere also suited a family breakfast.
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.
Food 4
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Baklava Net +4
“The Baklava is delicious and not too sweet. Salah the waiter is also very kind.”
Positive 4Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Baklava is delicious and not too sweet. Salah the waiter is also very kind.”December 2021
“Ice cream and baklava have unique taste .”May 2022
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Adana kebab Net +2
“My personal preference is Adana Kebab.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My personal preference is Adana Kebab.”December 2024
“We sat indoors, which was cool and comfortable, and enjoyed the Adana Kebab, a flavorful meat and veggie dish, and some refreshing Ayran. The food was tasty and the service was smooth - a great spot to take a break while exploring the area.”August 2025
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Mixed grill Net +2
“Mixed Grill was also a must try.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Mixed Grill was also a must try.”June 2023
“The mixed grill, urfa kebab, tea, and baklava were absolute standouts.”June 2025
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Saray breakfast Net +2
“Ordered Saray breakfast for 4 people but didn’t manage to finish it. Definitely recommend it!!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered Saray breakfast for 4 people but didn’t manage to finish it. Definitely recommend it!!”October 2022
“We ordered Saray Breakfast, a wholesome treat. Loved it!!! Tea was unlimited. Must visit mado!!”May 2022
Honorable mentions (22)
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2 Person iftar combo Net +1
“Three of us took the 2 person iftar combo. To say it was plenty is understatement. We took home 2 untouched courses. The food was very good and the price is reasonable.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Three of us took the 2 person iftar combo. To say it was plenty is understatement. We took home 2 untouched courses. The food was very good and the price is reasonable.”April 2022
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Avocado qinnua salad Net +1
“Excellent food and excellent service I'd recommend the sekwers , the avocado qinnua salad, the Spanish and cheese fatayer, along with the tabula.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Excellent food and excellent service I'd recommend the sekwers , the avocado qinnua salad, the Spanish and cheese fatayer, along with the tabula.”September 2022
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Avocado salad Net +1
“Ambience is a given but what stands out is that Joanna was very attentive to our large group who visited. Also food is good. Try their avocado salad and hanging skewers”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ambience is a given but what stands out is that Joanna was very attentive to our large group who visited. Also food is good. Try their avocado salad and hanging skewers”July 2022
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Ayran Net +1
“We sat indoors, which was cool and comfortable, and enjoyed the Adana Kebab, a flavorful meat and veggie dish, and some refreshing Ayran. The food was tasty and the service was smooth - a great spot to take a break while exploring the area.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We sat indoors, which was cool and comfortable, and enjoyed the Adana Kebab, a flavorful meat and veggie dish, and some refreshing Ayran. The food was tasty and the service was smooth - a great spot to take a break while exploring the area.”August 2025
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Fresh baked bread Net +1
“The fresh baked bread was sooooo good!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The fresh baked bread was sooooo good!”August 2025
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Fresh bread Net +1
“They prepare fresh bread in oven in front of you, served dishes were super tasty and portions are more than enough 😍 I can’t wait to be back ❤️”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They prepare fresh bread in oven in front of you, served dishes were super tasty and portions are more than enough 😍 I can’t wait to be back ❤️”May 2022
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Grilled chicken platter Net +1
“Their menu boasts delectable dishes like the flavorful Hunkar Begendi and the succulent Grilled Chicken Platter.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their menu boasts delectable dishes like the flavorful Hunkar Begendi and the succulent Grilled Chicken Platter.”April 2025
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Hanging skewers Net +1
“Ambience is a given but what stands out is that Joanna was very attentive to our large group who visited. Also food is good. Try their avocado salad and hanging skewers”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ambience is a given but what stands out is that Joanna was very attentive to our large group who visited. Also food is good. Try their avocado salad and hanging skewers”July 2022
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Hot bread Net +1
“Delicious food and friendly staff! Every dish we order was delicious and hot bread as a starter was wonderful!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Delicious food and friendly staff! Every dish we order was delicious and hot bread as a starter was wonderful!”July 2022
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Hunkar begendi Net +1
“Their menu boasts delectable dishes like the flavorful Hunkar Begendi and the succulent Grilled Chicken Platter.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their menu boasts delectable dishes like the flavorful Hunkar Begendi and the succulent Grilled Chicken Platter.”April 2025
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Mantı Net +1
“Their mantı was delicious and the pomegranate juice was so fresh and refreshing”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their mantı was delicious and the pomegranate juice was so fresh and refreshing”August 2024
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Poached eggs Net +1
“Poached eggs and all the starters were delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Poached eggs and all the starters were delicious.”May 2022
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Sac kavurma tavuk Net +1
“Awesome. Delicious food, had an amazing first impression. Coming back for sure. Highly recommend the Pomegranate juice and the Sac Kavurma Tavuk.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Awesome. Delicious food, had an amazing first impression. Coming back for sure. Highly recommend the Pomegranate juice and the Sac Kavurma Tavuk.”December 2024
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Sach kavurma Net +1
“Sach Kavurma is top notch 🤤🤌🏽”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Sach Kavurma is top notch 🤤🤌🏽”May 2022
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Sekwers Net +1
“Excellent food and excellent service I'd recommend the sekwers , the avocado qinnua salad, the Spanish and cheese fatayer, along with the tabula.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Excellent food and excellent service I'd recommend the sekwers , the avocado qinnua salad, the Spanish and cheese fatayer, along with the tabula.”September 2022
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Shrimps and avocado salad Net +1
“I especially liked shrimps and avocado salad.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I especially liked shrimps and avocado salad.”March 2025
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Spanish and cheese fatayer Net +1
“Excellent food and excellent service I'd recommend the sekwers , the avocado qinnua salad, the Spanish and cheese fatayer, along with the tabula.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Excellent food and excellent service I'd recommend the sekwers , the avocado qinnua salad, the Spanish and cheese fatayer, along with the tabula.”September 2022
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Tabula Net +1
“Excellent food and excellent service I'd recommend the sekwers , the avocado qinnua salad, the Spanish and cheese fatayer, along with the tabula.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Excellent food and excellent service I'd recommend the sekwers , the avocado qinnua salad, the Spanish and cheese fatayer, along with the tabula.”September 2022
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Turkish ice cream Net +1
“Don't miss their signature baklava paired with rich Turkish ice cream for dessert.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Don't miss their signature baklava paired with rich Turkish ice cream for dessert.”April 2025
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Urfa kebab Net +1
“The mixed grill, urfa kebab, tea, and baklava were absolute standouts.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The mixed grill, urfa kebab, tea, and baklava were absolute standouts.”June 2025
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Red velvet cake Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Special thanks to Muhamed for his warm hospitality and excellent recommendations — the red velvet cake was a perfect treat!”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Special thanks to Muhamed for his warm hospitality and excellent recommendations — the red velvet cake was a perfect treat!”October 2024
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Pasta Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Pasta was ok.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 3
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Pomegranate juice Net +2
“Awesome. Delicious food, had an amazing first impression. Coming back for sure. Highly recommend the Pomegranate juice and the Sac Kavurma Tavuk.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Awesome. Delicious food, had an amazing first impression. Coming back for sure. Highly recommend the Pomegranate juice and the Sac Kavurma Tavuk.”December 2024
“Their mantı was delicious and the pomegranate juice was so fresh and refreshing”August 2024
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Cappuccino Net +1
“The food is of the highest quality and the tea and cappuccino is perfect.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is of the highest quality and the tea and cappuccino is perfect.”April 2023
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Turkish coffee Net +1
“Higlight was the turkish coffee and ice cream.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Higlight was the turkish coffee and ice cream.”June 2023
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Iskender kebab Net −1
“The staffs were rude, food was horrible (cold when it’s served), and I believe they spit in one of my orders because I said there’s a problem with iskender kebab. I’m so angry with this restaurant.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The staffs were rude, food was horrible (cold when it’s served), and I believe they spit in one of my orders because I said there’s a problem with iskender kebab. I’m so angry with this restaurant.”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Share Breakfast. Consider sharing a breakfast package: reviews describe the portions as more than enough, including a breakfast for four.
Ask About Tea. Breakfast packages may include Turkish tea refills, so confirm this when ordering if tea is a priority.
Choose Indoors. If you are sensitive to heat, request indoor seating rather than the relatively hot outside area.
Allow Extra Time. Build in some waiting time for breakfast, as one review specifically mentions a delay before it arrived.
Check Promotions. Confirm discount terms before ordering breakfast; one diner said Zomato Pro was not accepted for that meal.
Try Desserts. Leave room for baklava with ice cream, one of the recurring dessert recommendations in the reviews.
Plan the visit
Practical details
34JF+25
Marsa Dubai - Bluewaters Island, Dubai
Common Concerns
Order Errors
One visitor said the wrong order arrived repeatedly and eventually left without dining.
Slow Service
Some reviews describe slow service, including a wait for breakfast to arrive.
Limited Seating
Seating can be limited, and one review found the outside area relatively hot.
Inconsistent Food
Although most food feedback is positive, one diner reported that the meal arrived cold.
Pricey Setting
One reviewer felt the food was somewhat expensive because of the Bluewaters location.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
200 Dirhams
Turkish breakfast for four
“For 200 Dirhams a great Turkish breakfast for four”Google review · December 2022
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The Bottom Line
MADO Restaurant and Cafe LLC is a Turkish restaurant on Bluewaters Island, with breakfast a strong draw. The Turkish breakfast packages come with fresh-baked bread and repeatedly mentioned refills of Turkish tea; portions can be substantial enough to share. For a fuller meal, reviews highlight Adana kebab, mixed grill, mantı and Sac Kavurma, while baklava with Turkish ice cream is a recurring dessert choice.
Indoor seating is described as cool and comfortable, and several diners mention views of the Dubai Eye; one dinner even coincided with fireworks. Families have found the kids’ meal workable, and the menu includes ayran and fresh pomegranate juice. Service is often described as friendly, attentive and prompt, but the experience is not completely consistent.
One visitor reported receiving the wrong order repeatedly, while another found food cold and staff rude. Slow service and limited seating also appear in the feedback, with the outdoor area described as relatively hot. Prices can feel high for the Bluewaters setting, although one review called a 200-dirham Turkish breakfast for four good value.
If you are visiting for breakfast, confirm any promotion terms first: one diner was refused Zomato Pro on breakfast.