Shawarma
Chicken shawarma and shawarma sandwiches receive repeated praise, with one customer calling the sandwich delicious and recommending it with fries.
Mezza Lebanese Kitchen
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Mezza Lebanese Kitchen is a Lebanese restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers serving dine-in meals and delivery. Reviews point to chicken shawarma, gyros, mezze and fresh salads, with a green, light dining room and portions that often work well for sharing.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
249 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
Several diners and delivery customers mention generous portions, including meals that feel reasonably priced for the quantity served.
Fresh salads
The fattoush is a standout for at least one recent diner, who described it as one of the best they had eaten.
Delivery packing
Delivery reviews describe food arriving hot or warm and being packed carefully, including separate handling for hot and cold dishes.
Calm ambience
The dining room has been described as green, eco-styled and light, while another review found it quiet and peaceful.
Family friendly
One customer found the restaurant clean, hygienic and suitable for families, alongside a convenient JLT location.
What to Eat at Mezza Lebanese Kitchen 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 Mezza Lebanese Kitchen, 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 Mezza Lebanese Kitchen, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Hummus Net +2
“We got to try grills of different meat along with Hummus and other dips. The chicken and meat were perfectly cooked and the perfect combination with the Hummus.”
Positive 2Negative 0Neutral 1
Review excerpts
“We got to try grills of different meat along with Hummus and other dips. The chicken and meat were perfectly cooked and the perfect combination with the Hummus.”September 2019
“I highly recommend the hummus, shawarma, and their mezze platter—perfect for sharing.”December 2024
Honorable mentions (14)
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Cheese sambosak Net +1
“Cheese Sambosak is recommend..”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Cheese Sambosak is recommend..”November 2020
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Chicken shawarma Net +1
“You can always count on a good meal here. I'm especially a fan of the chicken shawarma! The added Greek items are a nice touch.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“You can always count on a good meal here. I'm especially a fan of the chicken shawarma! The added Greek items are a nice touch.”November 2020
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Filafil plate Net +1
“I enjoyed the kebabs but the filafil plate for AED 22 for 6 pieces was costly as also the taste was not great.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I enjoyed the kebabs but the filafil plate for AED 22 for 6 pieces was costly as also the taste was not great.”September 2022
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Greek salad Net +1
“We had 2 gyros, greek salad and cheese fries. The food was ok, we have no complaint and we liked it. However;”
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Review excerpts
“We had 2 gyros, greek salad and cheese fries. The food was ok, we have no complaint and we liked it. However;”June 2023
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Meat cubes Net +1
“2. Mix grill platter: Sheesh tawook was delusions, meat cubes were good. Kofta kebab was not delicious and not authentic at all, it seems like they took the recipe from the Internet and made it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“2. Mix grill platter: Sheesh tawook was delusions, meat cubes were good. Kofta kebab was not delicious and not authentic at all, it seems like they took the recipe from the Internet and made it.”January 2019
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Mezze platter Net +1
“I highly recommend the hummus, shawarma, and their mezze platter—perfect for sharing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I highly recommend the hummus, shawarma, and their mezze platter—perfect for sharing.”December 2024
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Pad thai Net +1
“Visited this place more than once. Highly recommend to try their sushi, pad thai and so much more. Great staff, very accommodating and social. Great interior and with an affordable price.”
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Review excerpts
“Visited this place more than once. Highly recommend to try their sushi, pad thai and so much more. Great staff, very accommodating and social. Great interior and with an affordable price.”August 2017
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Peta bread Net +1
“The Peta bread was super tasty and other food items were well balanced in their taste.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Peta bread was super tasty and other food items were well balanced in their taste.”August 2023
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Shawarma sandwich Net +1
“Divine taste of Arabic food, recommending shawarma sandwich and fries.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Divine taste of Arabic food, recommending shawarma sandwich and fries.”October 2025
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Shawarmas Net +1
“Beef was too tough, but shawarmas are amazing!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Beef was too tough, but shawarmas are amazing!”January 2025
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Sheesh tawook Net +1
“2. Mix grill platter: Sheesh tawook was delusions, meat cubes were good. Kofta kebab was not delicious and not authentic at all, it seems like they took the recipe from the Internet and made it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“2. Mix grill platter: Sheesh tawook was delusions, meat cubes were good. Kofta kebab was not delicious and not authentic at all, it seems like they took the recipe from the Internet and made it.”January 2019
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Fattoush salad Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The food was fresh and full of flavor, I especially loved the fattoush salad, it was one of the best I've had.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The food was fresh and full of flavor, I especially loved the fattoush salad, it was one of the best I've had.”June 2026
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Chicken skewers Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The hummus was ok thought the portion compared to the price is really high, the vine leaves were ok, the batata harra (spicy) potato most of them were raw and not cooked well, the chicken skewers were ok and nothing special about the taste.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Vine leaves Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The hummus was ok thought the portion compared to the price is really high, the vine leaves were ok, the batata harra (spicy) potato most of them were raw and not cooked well, the chicken skewers were ok and nothing special about the taste.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (8)
Food 8
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Batata harra (spicy) potato Net −1
“The hummus was ok thought the portion compared to the price is really high, the vine leaves were ok, the batata harra (spicy) potato most of them were raw and not cooked well, the chicken skewers were ok and nothing special about the taste.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The hummus was ok thought the portion compared to the price is really high, the vine leaves were ok, the batata harra (spicy) potato most of them were raw and not cooked well, the chicken skewers were ok and nothing special about the taste.”March 2021
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Beef thai salad Net −1
“The restaurant is clean but the staff seemed unhappy and the food tastes is very poor. I had beef thai salad but it wasnt even close to the real taste.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The restaurant is clean but the staff seemed unhappy and the food tastes is very poor. I had beef thai salad but it wasnt even close to the real taste.”June 2018
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Falafel burger Net −1
“Very bland falafel burger.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Very bland falafel burger.”July 2024
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Kabab sandwiche Net −1
“And second time I ordered kabab sandwiche they gave me meat she2af (cubes) sandwiche and the meat was bad quality.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“And second time I ordered kabab sandwiche they gave me meat she2af (cubes) sandwiche and the meat was bad quality.”October 2022
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Kofta kebab Net −1
“2. Mix grill platter: Sheesh tawook was delusions, meat cubes were good. Kofta kebab was not delicious and not authentic at all, it seems like they took the recipe from the Internet and made it.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“2. Mix grill platter: Sheesh tawook was delusions, meat cubes were good. Kofta kebab was not delicious and not authentic at all, it seems like they took the recipe from the Internet and made it.”January 2019
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Meat she2af (cubes) sandwiche Net −1
“And second time I ordered kabab sandwiche they gave me meat she2af (cubes) sandwiche and the meat was bad quality.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“And second time I ordered kabab sandwiche they gave me meat she2af (cubes) sandwiche and the meat was bad quality.”October 2022
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Mix grill platter Net −1
“I ordered fattoush salad and mix grill platter: 1. Fattoush: It was very bas and prepared with zero care, too much lemon and too much pomegranate molasses (requested them to return it THEY SAID NO, requested them to replace it THEY SAID NO) wow 2. Mix grill platter: Sheesh tawook was delusions, meat cubes were good. Kofta kebab was not delicious and not authentic at all, it seems like they took the recipe from the Internet and made it.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered fattoush salad and mix grill platter: 1. Fattoush: It was very bas and prepared with zero care, too much lemon and too much pomegranate molasses (requested them to return it THEY SAID NO, requested them to replace it THEY SAID NO) wow 2. Mix grill platter: Sheesh tawook was delusions, meat cubes were good. Kofta kebab was not delicious and not authentic at all, it seems like they took the recipe from the Internet and made it.”January 2019
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Falafel salad Net −2
“The falafel salad had a very weird tasting dressing.”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“The falafel salad had a very weird tasting dressing.”July 2024
“Falafel salad one star, no taste at all.”November 2020
Tips for a Better Visit
Follow ramps. If driving, look for the ramp before the roundabout and continue to the small parking area; the entrance is easy to miss on GPS.
Choose shawarma. For a first order, chicken gyro or shawarma is the safer starting point than beef, which one diner found too tough.
Allow time. Avoid scheduling a tight business lunch: a past group waited 1.5 hours because dishes and the bill arrived slowly.
Check offers. If using a promotion, confirm whether the free item must be eaten in-house; one offer was treated as dine-in only for takeaway.
Try delivery. Delivery may suit you if convenience matters: multiple orders were reported as hot, warm and well packed on arrival.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Cluster Y, Lake Shore Tower - Shop No.1, Ground Floor
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Service experiences vary sharply; some diners report inattentive or visibly annoyed waiters and having to call repeatedly for orders and the bill.
Inconsistent dishes
Food quality is not uniform: reviews mention tough beef, dry shawarma, bland falafel and a shawarma that was not enjoyed despite praise for other items.
Difficult access
Finding the entrance by GPS can be tricky because the restaurant is at the top of a ramp leading into a roundabout.
Parking pressure
Parking has been cited as a downside, so arriving by car may require extra patience around the restaurant's small parking area.
Food complaint
One diner reported finding a dead ant in a salad and said no action was taken after informing the restaurant.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 22 for 6 pieces
filafil plate
“I enjoyed the kebabs but the filafil plate for AED 22 for 6 pieces was costly as also the taste was not great”Google review · September 2022
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The Bottom Line
Mezza Lebanese Kitchen is a Lebanese restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers with a choice of dine-in or delivery. The clearest crowd-pleasers are chicken shawarma, gyros, fattoush salad and shareable mezze; one recent diner called the fattoush among the best they had eaten, while another recommended the shawarma sandwich with fries. Portions are regularly described as generous.
The dining room gets good marks for its green, eco-style look and, in one review, a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. A separate customer found it clean, hygienic and suitable for families. Delivery is also a practical option: reviewers describe food arriving hot or warm, with hot and cold dishes packed properly.
There is some real inconsistency. Chicken gyro and shawarma are often praised, but other reviews mention dry shawarma, tough beef, bland falafel and a disappointing shawarma. Service ranges from friendly and welcoming to inattentive, with diners having to call repeatedly for the order or bill.
That makes a relaxed visit more realistic than a tightly timed business lunch. Drivers should watch for the ramp and roundabout entrance, and parking can be difficult. If you use a promotion, check its takeaway terms first; one free-item offer was treated as dine-in only.