Warm service
Several visits mention attentive, welcoming service, with staff remembering regulars’ coffee orders and helping with special requests.
Maison Mathis | voco Dubai The Palm
Palm Jumeirah
Maison Mathis is a European-inspired restaurant at voco Dubai The Palm, with Belgian influences and gluten-free and vegan choices. Reviews make it worth considering for breakfast, especially the beef bacon and house-bakery sourdough, or for a relaxed Sunday Roast in Palm Jumeirah.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
512 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sunday roast
The Sunday Roast is praised for tender meat, generous portions, good sides and proper gravy.
Breakfast choice
Breakfast includes buffet and traditional options, with healthy choices and a wide selection praised by several diners.
Strong pizzas
The pizzas receive unusually specific praise, including one review calling them some of the best eaten outside Italy.
Dog friendly
Dogs are welcomed in the outdoor area, with reviews mentioning water bowls and staff accommodating pets.
Brunch atmosphere
The weekend brunch balances live music and a lively setting with a family-friendly atmosphere.
What to Eat at Maison Mathis | voco Dubai The Palm 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 Maison Mathis | voco Dubai The Palm, 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 Maison Mathis | voco Dubai The Palm, 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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Driver’s hugo Net +2
“I stuck to the mocktails as designated driver and they were genuinely some of the better brunch mocktails I’ve had recently. The Driver’s Hugo and Berry Mojo were favourites at our table.”
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Review excerpts
“I stuck to the mocktails as designated driver and they were genuinely some of the better brunch mocktails I’ve had recently. The Driver’s Hugo and Berry Mojo were favourites at our table.”May 2026
“Also - if you love Mocktails, I cannot recommend enough the Hugo for Drivers - Isan makes it the best!”October 2025
Honorable mentions (18)
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Beef bacon Net +1
“The breakfast is good with the beef bacon (made out of beef brisket) being my favourite there alongside the sourdough (they have their own bakery on site).”
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“The breakfast is good with the beef bacon (made out of beef brisket) being my favourite there alongside the sourdough (they have their own bakery on site).”July 2026
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Chicken caesar salad Net +1
“We ordered the chicken Caesar salad and the focaccia halloumi sandwich. Both tasted great, the ceaser salad is large enough for two people to consume!”
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“We ordered the chicken Caesar salad and the focaccia halloumi sandwich. Both tasted great, the ceaser salad is large enough for two people to consume!”March 2025
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Chicken skewers Net +1
“The new brunch menu is genuinely strong. The standout for us was actually the starters. Every plate arriving at the table was fresh, full of flavour and generous. We completely cleared the cold and hot starters which then became a slight problem because by the time the mixed grill arrived we were already nearly full. The Angus beef, chicken skewers and garlic shrimp were excellent, but we genuinely struggled to finish mains simply because the earlier courses were so good.”
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Review excerpts
“The new brunch menu is genuinely strong. The standout for us was actually the starters. Every plate arriving at the table was fresh, full of flavour and generous. We completely cleared the cold and hot starters which then became a slight problem because by the time the mixed grill arrived we were already nearly full. The Angus beef, chicken skewers and garlic shrimp were excellent, but we genuinely struggled to finish mains simply because the earlier courses were so good.”May 2026
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Churros Net +1
“The foods are great - garlic shrimp, the salad, love the churros as my sweet ending.”
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“The foods are great - garlic shrimp, the salad, love the churros as my sweet ending.”February 2025
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Focaccia halloumi sandwich Net +1
“We ordered the chicken Caesar salad and the focaccia halloumi sandwich. Both tasted great, the ceaser salad is large enough for two people to consume!”
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“We ordered the chicken Caesar salad and the focaccia halloumi sandwich. Both tasted great, the ceaser salad is large enough for two people to consume!”March 2025
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Grilled shrimps Net +1
“The grilled shrimps were my favorite and as kids were excellent.”
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Review excerpts
“The grilled shrimps were my favorite and as kids were excellent.”April 2026
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Lactose-free yogurt and granola Net +1
“I really liked this restaurant, we live in Dubai and stayed at the hotel for 3 days to relax, such a nice girl played with my dog Michelle and chef Reggie The chef made me lactose-free yogurt and granola, I'm happy”
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“I really liked this restaurant, we live in Dubai and stayed at the hotel for 3 days to relax, such a nice girl played with my dog Michelle and chef Reggie The chef made me lactose-free yogurt and granola, I'm happy”June 2026
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Mixed grill Net +1
“The new brunch menu is genuinely strong. The standout for us was actually the starters. Every plate arriving at the table was fresh, full of flavour and generous. We completely cleared the cold and hot starters which then became a slight problem because by the time the mixed grill arrived we were already nearly full. The Angus beef, chicken skewers and garlic shrimp were excellent, but we genuinely struggled to finish mains simply because the earlier courses were so good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The new brunch menu is genuinely strong. The standout for us was actually the starters. Every plate arriving at the table was fresh, full of flavour and generous. We completely cleared the cold and hot starters which then became a slight problem because by the time the mixed grill arrived we were already nearly full. The Angus beef, chicken skewers and garlic shrimp were excellent, but we genuinely struggled to finish mains simply because the earlier courses were so good.”May 2026
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Pork ribs Net +1
“Nonetheless, the pork ribs that my friend are bragging off was indeed soft and tasty. I highly recommend the place for those who are pork lover.”
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“Nonetheless, the pork ribs that my friend are bragging off was indeed soft and tasty. I highly recommend the place for those who are pork lover.”September 2025
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Prager snitchtzel Net +1
“The Prager Snitchtzel was even better than in Europe.”
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“The Prager Snitchtzel was even better than in Europe.”March 2026
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Ribeye Net +1
“Would highly recommend the ribeye. I have eaten at steak houses across the globe. You would be hard to find another steak with the taste for the price. If you notice in the pictures, there isn't one for the ribeye. It was devoured as soon as it was set down.”
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“Would highly recommend the ribeye. I have eaten at steak houses across the globe. You would be hard to find another steak with the taste for the price. If you notice in the pictures, there isn't one for the ribeye. It was devoured as soon as it was set down.”October 2024
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Seasfood pasta Net +1
“Well the restaurant didn’t disappoint me i really love the ambience and the food indeed sumptuous and tasty my brother love their tin pizza and my sister love her seasfood pasta.”
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“Well the restaurant didn’t disappoint me i really love the ambience and the food indeed sumptuous and tasty my brother love their tin pizza and my sister love her seasfood pasta.”September 2025
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Shakshuka Net +1
“Shakshuka also amazing!”
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“Shakshuka also amazing!”April 2025
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Sourdough Net +1
“The breakfast is good with the beef bacon (made out of beef brisket) being my favourite there alongside the sourdough (they have their own bakery on site).”
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Review excerpts
“The breakfast is good with the beef bacon (made out of beef brisket) being my favourite there alongside the sourdough (they have their own bakery on site).”July 2026
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Sunday roast Net +1
“Maison Mathis at voco Dubai The Palm is a really enjoyable spot, especially if you’re after a relaxed yet elevated Sunday vibe. Their Sunday Roast is genuinely excellent — properly cooked, generous portions, and full of flavour. It’s one of the best Sunday roasts you’ll find in Dubai, executed with care rather than just thrown together.”
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Review excerpts
“Maison Mathis at voco Dubai The Palm is a really enjoyable spot, especially if you’re after a relaxed yet elevated Sunday vibe. Their Sunday Roast is genuinely excellent — properly cooked, generous portions, and full of flavour. It’s one of the best Sunday roasts you’ll find in Dubai, executed with care rather than just thrown together.”February 2026
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Tin pizza Net +1
“Well the restaurant didn’t disappoint me i really love the ambience and the food indeed sumptuous and tasty my brother love their tin pizza and my sister love her seasfood pasta.”
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“Well the restaurant didn’t disappoint me i really love the ambience and the food indeed sumptuous and tasty my brother love their tin pizza and my sister love her seasfood pasta.”September 2025
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Tuscan chicken pasta Net +1
“The Tuscan Chicken Pasta was rich and comforting, while the Berry Mojo added a refreshing, fruity kick.”
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“The Tuscan Chicken Pasta was rich and comforting, while the Berry Mojo added a refreshing, fruity kick.”July 2025
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Avocado toast Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Nice staff + Avocado toast was good + Passion Fruit drink was strong and fresh Cons: Avocado toast was scarce; the toast bread was very small in compare to the rest of the ingredients + Margaritas could be better”
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“Nice staff + Avocado toast was good + Passion Fruit drink was strong and fresh Cons: Avocado toast was scarce; the toast bread was very small in compare to the rest of the ingredients + Margaritas could be better”February 2026
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Cappuccino Net +1
“Michelle & Shalot were incredibly sweet and super attentive throughout our meal. And Puja’s cappuccino? ☕️ Perfection.”
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“Michelle & Shalot were incredibly sweet and super attentive throughout our meal. And Puja’s cappuccino? ☕️ Perfection.”June 2026
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Passion fruit drink Net +1
“Nice staff + Avocado toast was good + Passion Fruit drink was strong and fresh”
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“Nice staff + Avocado toast was good + Passion Fruit drink was strong and fresh”February 2026
What to Avoid (13)
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Belgium waffle Net −1
“We ordered Belgium waffle from menu with blueberries and chocolate sauce. They came with dry industrial waffle with Nutella and no blueberries.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered Belgium waffle from menu with blueberries and chocolate sauce. They came with dry industrial waffle with Nutella and no blueberries.”December 2024
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Bloody mary Net −1
“We tried the burger and it wasn’t good, the carpaccio wasn’t tasty either, and the Bloody Mary was basically tomato sauce.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We tried the burger and it wasn’t good, the carpaccio wasn’t tasty either, and the Bloody Mary was basically tomato sauce.”October 2025
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Burger Net −1
“We tried the burger and it wasn’t good, the carpaccio wasn’t tasty either, and the Bloody Mary was basically tomato sauce.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We tried the burger and it wasn’t good, the carpaccio wasn’t tasty either, and the Bloody Mary was basically tomato sauce.”October 2025
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Carpaccio Net −1
“We tried the burger and it wasn’t good, the carpaccio wasn’t tasty either, and the Bloody Mary was basically tomato sauce.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We tried the burger and it wasn’t good, the carpaccio wasn’t tasty either, and the Bloody Mary was basically tomato sauce.”October 2025
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Croquettes Net −1
“The croquettes arrived cold.”
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“The croquettes arrived cold.”September 2025
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Flemish stew Net −1
“The stew tasted like a cinnamon curry with very tough meat! Never had such a bad flemish stew.”
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“The stew tasted like a cinnamon curry with very tough meat! Never had such a bad flemish stew.”September 2025
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Lamb Net −1
“Unfortunately it fell very short of our expectations, the food choice was limited, plenty of veg options, many dishes made of potatoes,, the rest was just average, particularly the roast beef, the lamb was very rare.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Unfortunately it fell very short of our expectations, the food choice was limited, plenty of veg options, many dishes made of potatoes,, the rest was just average, particularly the roast beef, the lamb was very rare.”January 2026
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Mussels Net −1
“my pasta was soft, not al dente (felt like cheap pasta all stuck, definitely not for 120dh) the seafood sauce was fresh and delicious, but the mussels were still cold.”
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Critical review excerpts
“my pasta was soft, not al dente (felt like cheap pasta all stuck, definitely not for 120dh) the seafood sauce was fresh and delicious, but the mussels were still cold.”April 2026
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Puppacino Net −1
“I take my dog and ask for puppacino constantly waiting 30 mins to then be told I can’t have it anymore?! Why it’s a dog friendly cafe it’s a little bit of milk and whipped cream! I am not asking for chicken and veg I pay for the milk and cream every time! My dog absolutely loves it”
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Critical review excerpts
“I take my dog and ask for puppacino constantly waiting 30 mins to then be told I can’t have it anymore?! Why it’s a dog friendly cafe it’s a little bit of milk and whipped cream! I am not asking for chicken and veg I pay for the milk and cream every time! My dog absolutely loves it”April 2026
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Roast beef Net −1
“Unfortunately it fell very short of our expectations, the food choice was limited, plenty of veg options, many dishes made of potatoes,, the rest was just average, particularly the roast beef, the lamb was very rare.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Unfortunately it fell very short of our expectations, the food choice was limited, plenty of veg options, many dishes made of potatoes,, the rest was just average, particularly the roast beef, the lamb was very rare.”January 2026
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Steak tartar Net −1
“We didn't like the steak tartar and the pasta as it was full of flavours.”
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“We didn't like the steak tartar and the pasta as it was full of flavours.”May 2024
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Tiramusu Net −1
“The worst tiramusu I have had so far! It give me a very bad stomach ache too.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The worst tiramusu I have had so far! It give me a very bad stomach ache too.”May 2026
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Sangria Net −1
“The cocktails were too sweet especially the sangria and even after requesting other cocktails with no sugar they felt on sweeter side .”
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Critical review excerpts
“The cocktails were too sweet especially the sangria and even after requesting other cocktails with no sugar they felt on sweeter side .”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check inclusions. Before booking brunch, confirm which children’s activities are running; one review says the kids buffet and face painting were unavailable.
Allow time. If you visit at a busy period, allow extra time and follow up on requests, as one diner waited 30 minutes without table attention.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Palm West Beach
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Service gaps
Recent reviews describe long waits, missed tables and confused service, even when the restaurant was not busy.
Uneven food
Food quality varies by visit and dish: reviews mention cold mussels, overcooked fries, soft pasta and disappointing breakfast items.
Brunch changes
One family was not told that advertised children’s buffet and entertainment features were unavailable.
Loud brunch
Brunch can become noisy enough that conversation requires raising your voice.
Sweet cocktails
A brunch review found the cocktails, including sangria, too sweet even after requesting less-sugary alternatives.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
120dh
pasta
“my pasta was soft, not al dente (felt like cheap pasta all stuck, definitely not for 120dh) the seafood sauce was fresh and delicious, but the mussels were still cold”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
Maison Mathis at voco Dubai The Palm is a European-leaning restaurant with Belgian influences, suited to breakfast, casual dinners and weekend brunch in Palm Jumeirah. Breakfast is a main draw: reviews mention a broad buffet and traditional menu, beef bacon made from brisket, house-bakery sourdough and healthy choices. For dinner, pizzas, pasta, steak and mussels all receive praise, although results are not equally consistent every time.
The clearest weekend speciality is the Sunday Roast, with reviewers highlighting tender meat, generous portions, good sides and proper gravy. Brunch brings live music, mocktails and a family-friendly atmosphere; the Driver’s Hugo and Berry Mojo were singled out, while another guest found the cocktails too sweet. Outdoor seating also works well for dog owners, with a review mentioning water bowls for thirsty pets.
Service is the biggest variable. Many diners describe warm, attentive hospitality, but others report being ignored for 30 minutes, confused ordering and weak communication. Food complaints include cold mussels, soft pasta, burnt fries and disappointing waffles.
If booking brunch with children, confirm the current inclusions first, since one family found the advertised kids buffet and face painting unavailable. It is also worth checking current weekday, weekend and happy-hour offers before you go.