Old Castello - Pure Veg Restaurant and Cafe in Jumeirah Beach

Old Castello - Pure Veg Restaurant and Cafe in Jumeirah Beach

Jumeirah

Restaurant 0 529 422 000

Old Castello is a pure-vegetarian restaurant and cafe in Jumeirah, known in reviews for Indian and Indo-Arabic dishes, shisha and live music. It suits relaxed dinners, family meals and group celebrations, with smoking and non-smoking areas plus a game-lounge setting.

Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
928 ratings
5★
53%
4★
28%
3★
12%
2★
3%
1★
5%

Source: Google Maps

The Good Stuff

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Vegetarian range

The beetroot kebabs, dal makhni, palak paneer and vegetarian platters get particularly strong feedback.

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Live music

Desi cover songs, Arabic performances and request-friendly live music make evenings more than just a meal.

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What to Eat at Old Castello - Pure Veg Restaurant and Cafe in Jumeirah Beach

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Old Castello - Pure Veg Restaurant and Cafe in Jumeirah Beach, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 7

  1. Daal makhani Net +4
    “I never could imagine myself eating Beetroot kebab (which is their best seller as per me atleast). We had Dal Makhni, Veg Platter, Palak Paneer, Milk Cake for dessert and believe me when I say this, everything was top notch. Thanks to Chef and his team.”
  2. Chef's special rajasthani chaat ball Net +3
    “💯 Highly Recommended: Mojitos, Rajasthan Chaat Balls, Gulnar Chicken & Baklava with Icecream”
  3. Fattoush Net +3
    “The hummus and fattoush sooo good again .. must try ..”
  4. Beetroot kebab Net +2
    “Do try their Beetroot kebabs.. simply melts in your mouth .”
  5. Cheese roll Net +2
    “I personally liked the Biryani, cheese rolls and Gulnar Chicken kebabs”
  6. Kebab halabi Net +2
    “On the Grills- Kebab Halabi, Sheesh Tawook and charcoal grilled chicken. Loved the sheesh tawook and grilled chicken the most. They were tender , juicy and bustling with flavors.”
  7. Royal vega platter Net +2
    “We tried the following 1. Chef’s Special Rajasthani Chat Ball 2. Royal Vega Platter 3. Jaituni Paneer Masala 4. Khunafa with ice cream 5. Wild Berries Mohito 6. passion Mohito This place is a go for when you want to relax and enjoy with your family. Anazing food. Amazing ambiance.”
Honorable mentions (50)
  1. Amush boush - cheese querquette Net +1
    “Amush Boush - Cheese Querquette Very lovely. Cheesy inside. Crunchy outside.”
  2. Asian colada Net +1
    “My asian colada was so fresh and lovely.”
  3. Baba ghanoush Net +1
    “Cold Mezze - Beetroot mutabel, baba ghanoush and hummus. All these three were simply superb. Again its a chefs special of adding up some Indian flavors on this middle eastern cuisine had given that amazing deliciousness. Beetroot mutabel and Baba ghanoush is a must must have !”
  4. Baklava with icecream Net +1
    “💯 Highly Recommended: Mojitos, Rajasthan Chaat Balls, Gulnar Chicken & Baklava with Icecream”
  5. Bas bousa with cream Net +1
    “And finally it was time for some desserts--we had Umm ali and Bas Bousa with cream . Umm Ali was divine and scooped it through without leaving a trace .”
  6. Beet root chaat sunheri panner tikka Net +1
    “For the starters, we had beet root chaat sunheri panner tikka which was sweet-sour and lovely taste.”
  7. Beetroot mutabel Net +1
    “Cold Mezze - Beetroot mutabel, baba ghanoush and hummus. All these three were simply superb. Again its a chefs special of adding up some Indian flavors on this middle eastern cuisine had given that amazing deliciousness. Beetroot mutabel and Baba ghanoush is a must must have !”
  8. Beff stragonoff Net +1
    “My favorite food served were their Lamb Ouzi, Pasta, Beff Stragonoff, and their Lovely desserts.”
  9. Broccoli and mushroom soup Net +1
    “Broccoli and Mushroom soup-- Little did i expect that a combination of broccoli and mushroom soup would make me crave for more and more.... It was that good and a must try !! Probably the first time I finished my soup bowl so swiftly.”
  10. Charcoal grilled chicken Net +1
    “On the Grills- Kebab Halabi, Sheesh Tawook and charcoal grilled chicken. Loved the sheesh tawook and grilled chicken the most. They were tender , juicy and bustling with flavors.”
  11. Cheese croque with pepper molly Net +1
    “Amuse Bouche- Cheese Croque with pepper molly, this was a good start for our first bite of delicious. Excellent presentation and it just melted in a bite.”
  12. Chicken biryani Net +1
    “Chicken Biryani - Very nice and light served in a clay pot. Good enough serving for 2.”
  13. Chicken fajita Net +1
    “Chicken Fajita - Really loved this one! It's chicken sauteed with mushrooms, bell peppers, olives and sauces. Topped with cheese.”
  14. Chicken kebab Net +1
    “We tried their chili potato, cheese roll, chicken kebab, dum biryani , daal makhani & sahi tukda in dessert. Every thing was super super tasty specially Kebab and biryani. & Sahi Tukda is one the best.”
  15. Chili potato Net +1
    “We tried their chili potato, cheese roll, chicken kebab, dum biryani , daal makhani & sahi tukda in dessert. Every thing was super super tasty specially Kebab and biryani. & Sahi Tukda is one the best.”
  16. Crispy khubus breads Net +1
    “Always ask for crispy khubus breads it goes well with the whole meal ..”
  17. Cucumber punch Net +1
    “Mocktails - We tried something with peach and watermelon and a cucumber punch. Loved the cucumber punch .”
  18. Dum biryani Net +1
    “We tried their chili potato, cheese roll, chicken kebab, dum biryani , daal makhani & sahi tukda in dessert. Every thing was super super tasty specially Kebab and biryani. & Sahi Tukda is one the best.”
  19. Falafel balls Net +1
    “The falafel balls are so nice crispy ..”
  20. Fruit pinacolada Net +1
    “Loved the fruit pinacolada, the prawns, the mix kebab platter, the mezza platter, paneer kadhai and the mutton biryani.”
  21. Grilled cottage cheese Net +1
    “Hot Mezze- Spiced potato, Grilled cottage cheese and chicken liver. Am not a great fan of chicken liver but my friends thoroughly enjoyed it while i simply relished the Grilled cottage cheese which was incredible.”
  22. Jaituni paneer masala Net +1
    “We tried the following 1. Chef’s Special Rajasthani Chat Ball 2. Royal Vega Platter 3. Jaituni Paneer Masala 4. Khunafa with ice cream 5. Wild Berries Mohito 6. passion Mohito This place is a go for when you want to relax and enjoy with your family. Anazing food. Amazing ambiance.”
  23. Kale leaves with quinoa salad Net +1
    “Kale Leaves with Quinoa Salad --This was not just delectable but the way it was made right at our table was a feast to the eyes. It was very yum.”
  24. Khunafa with ice cream Net +1
    “We tried the following 1. Chef’s Special Rajasthani Chat Ball 2. Royal Vega Platter 3. Jaituni Paneer Masala 4. Khunafa with ice cream 5. Wild Berries Mohito 6. passion Mohito This place is a go for when you want to relax and enjoy with your family. Anazing food. Amazing ambiance.”
  25. Kunafa Net +1
    “Kunafa - Super yummyp dessert. Definitely recommended.”
  26. Lamb biryani Net +1
    “They served their signature cuisines; such as the lamb biryani. Which was not only juicy but also so soft, it basically melts in my mouth. The biryani was a tasty compliment to the lamb.”
  27. Lamb ouzi Net +1
    “My favorite food served were their Lamb Ouzi, Pasta, Beff Stragonoff, and their Lovely desserts.”
  28. Lebanese hummus Net +1
    “The Lebanese hummus was nice, it is incomparable to any other hummus place.”
  29. Lentil soup Net +1
    “We tried their delicious vegetarian options Our recommendation 🤩 Lentil soup✨️ Royal vega platter✨️ Chef's special Rajasthani chaat ball✨️ Vegetable Biryani ✨️ Zaitooni paneer & garlic naan✨️ Tres Leches cake with icecream ✨️ Passion fruit mojito✨️ Wild Berries Mojito”
  30. Mexican fajita Net +1
    “I requested the mexican fajita to be spicy and it was so delicious. The kind of spicy that was extremely well balanced.”
  31. Mezza platter Net +1
    “Loved the fruit pinacolada, the prawns, the mix kebab platter, the mezza platter, paneer kadhai and the mutton biryani.”
  32. Milk cake Net +1
    “I never could imagine myself eating Beetroot kebab (which is their best seller as per me atleast). We had Dal Makhni, Veg Platter, Palak Paneer, Milk Cake for dessert and believe me when I say this, everything was top notch. Thanks to Chef and his team.”
  33. Mix kebab platter Net +1
    “Loved the fruit pinacolada, the prawns, the mix kebab platter, the mezza platter, paneer kadhai and the mutton biryani.”
  34. Mushroom soup Net +1
    “Mushroom Soup - very very yummy with a nice garlic ting too.”
  35. Palak paneer Net +1
    “I never could imagine myself eating Beetroot kebab (which is their best seller as per me atleast). We had Dal Makhni, Veg Platter, Palak Paneer, Milk Cake for dessert and believe me when I say this, everything was top notch. Thanks to Chef and his team.”
  36. Paneer kadhai Net +1
    “Loved the fruit pinacolada, the prawns, the mix kebab platter, the mezza platter, paneer kadhai and the mutton biryani.”
  37. Prawns a lot Net +1
    “Prawns A lot - Super big prawns marinated really well. Tastes awesome with the garlic sauce sprinkle on top.”
  38. Prawns lasoon Net +1
    “The prawns lasoon was so good and the after taste; delicious!”
  39. Sahi tukda Net +1
    “We tried their chili potato, cheese roll, chicken kebab, dum biryani , daal makhani & sahi tukda in dessert. Every thing was super super tasty specially Kebab and biryani. & Sahi Tukda is one the best.”
  40. Sheesh tawook Net +1
    “On the Grills- Kebab Halabi, Sheesh Tawook and charcoal grilled chicken. Loved the sheesh tawook and grilled chicken the most. They were tender , juicy and bustling with flavors.”
  41. Spicy potatoes Net +1
    “The spicy potatoes again super delicious and sooo yummy”
  42. Tres leches cake with icecream Net +1
    “We tried their delicious vegetarian options Our recommendation 🤩 Lentil soup✨️ Royal vega platter✨️ Chef's special Rajasthani chaat ball✨️ Vegetable Biryani ✨️ Zaitooni paneer & garlic naan✨️ Tres Leches cake with icecream ✨️ Passion fruit mojito✨️ Wild Berries Mojito”
  43. Truffle fries Net +1
    “We tried Truffle fries(again! really good) and Mushroom Afghani which was disappointing as it had excessive amount of turmeric.”
  44. Umm ali Net +1
    “And finally it was time for some desserts--we had Umm ali and Bas Bousa with cream . Umm Ali was divine and scooped it through without leaving a trace .”
  45. Vegetable biryani Net +1
    “We tried their delicious vegetarian options Our recommendation 🤩 Lentil soup✨️ Royal vega platter✨️ Chef's special Rajasthani chaat ball✨️ Vegetable Biryani ✨️ Zaitooni paneer & garlic naan✨️ Tres Leches cake with icecream ✨️ Passion fruit mojito✨️ Wild Berries Mojito”
  46. Zaitooni paneer & garlic naan Net +1
    “We tried their delicious vegetarian options Our recommendation 🤩 Lentil soup✨️ Royal vega platter✨️ Chef's special Rajasthani chaat ball✨️ Vegetable Biryani ✨️ Zaitooni paneer & garlic naan✨️ Tres Leches cake with icecream ✨️ Passion fruit mojito✨️ Wild Berries Mojito”
  47. Mutton biryani Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “Loved the fruit pinacolada, the prawns, the mix kebab platter, the mezza platter, paneer kadhai and the mutton biryani. The meat was so tender and delicious.”
  48. Chicken liver Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “Hot Mezze- Spiced potato, Grilled cottage cheese and chicken liver. Am not a great fan of chicken liver but my friends thoroughly enjoyed it while i simply relished the Grilled cottage cheese which was incredible.”
  49. Chicken maqboos Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “Ordered Chicken Maqboos. For 55 dirhams, I was expecting a bigger serving. I’ve tried this dish from other restaurants. Bigger serving and cheaper. That’s why I was a bit disappointed. The taste is okay.”
  50. Spiced potato Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “Hot Mezze- Spiced potato, Grilled cottage cheese and chicken liver. Am not a great fan of chicken liver but my friends thoroughly enjoyed it while i simply relished the Grilled cottage cheese which was incredible.”

Drinks 3

  1. Passion fruit mojito Net +3
    “Not only that, the passion-fruit mojito had an electrifying taste! Definitely a must try!”
  2. Wild berries mojito Net +2
    “We tried their delicious vegetarian options Our recommendation 🤩 Lentil soup✨️ Royal vega platter✨️ Chef's special Rajasthani chaat ball✨️ Vegetable Biryani ✨️ Zaitooni paneer & garlic naan✨️ Tres Leches cake with icecream ✨️ Passion fruit mojito✨️ Wild Berries Mojito”
  3. Karak tea Net +1
    “Great karak tea and jalaibi dessert”
What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

  1. Beef kabab Net −1
    “We ordered beef kabab, mutton biryani, and chocolate brownie shake, Food quality is good but has no taste. 👎that's the reason I feel that prices are exaggerated”
  2. Chocolate brownie shake Net −1
    “We ordered beef kabab, mutton biryani, and chocolate brownie shake, Food quality is good but has no taste. 👎that's the reason I feel that prices are exaggerated”
  3. Mushroom afghani Net −1
    “We tried Truffle fries(again! really good) and Mushroom Afghani which was disappointing as it had excessive amount of turmeric.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book ahead. Reserve a table for weekends or live-music nights; one visitor found the venue full and buzzing on Saturday.

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Request Jain. If you need Jain food, specify that it should be without roots when ordering.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Jumeirah Beach Rd - behind JUMEIRAH PLAZA
Jumeirah - Jumeira First, Dubai
0 529 422 000
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Common Concerns

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Slow service

One diner found the service very slow, while another said the waiter was hasty when bringing the bill.

Limited variety

A reviewer looking for North Indian food felt the menu did not offer much variety.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

59 AED

menu options

“The menu options starting at just 59 AED and the option of adding shisha for only 79 AED made the experience even better!”
Google review · February 2023

79 AED

shisha

“The menu options starting at just 59 AED and the option of adding shisha for only 79 AED made the experience even better!”
Google review · February 2023

75aed

Iftar buffet

“The buffet spread included Arabic, Lebanese ,Italian , Indian grills and Mediterranean all at a price of 75aed”
Google review · May 2021

89aed

Shisha

“Also Shisha lovers can enjoy it at a price of 89aed”
Google review · May 2021
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The Bottom Line

Old Castello is a pure-vegetarian restaurant and cafe in Jumeirah built around leisurely dining rather than a quick bite. Reviews point to beetroot kebabs, dal makhni, vegetarian platters and Indian or Indo-Arabic food, while the shisha lounge and live performances make it a popular evening hangout. It also handles birthdays, Diwali gatherings and other group events.

The atmosphere is a major part of the appeal. There are smoking and non-smoking areas, indoor and outdoor seating, and a pool or snooker table. Live music includes classic Desi covers and other performances, with requests accepted in one review.

Families and couples both appear in the feedback, and one diner reported staying for more than three hours. Food feedback is generally positive but not completely even. Mushroom Afghani was criticised for excessive turmeric, and one reviewer found limited North Indian variety and little flavour in several dishes.

Service is often described as warm and attentive, though another visit was slowed by service. Parking has been described as ample, and booking is sensible on busy music nights. Customer reports put menu options from 59 AED, shisha at 79 AED, and a past iftar buffet at 75 AED.

These are review-era prices, not a current price list.

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