Varied buffet
The buffet is praised for its range, quality and fresh presentation, covering breakfast, lunch and dinner preferences.
Olives Restaurant
Dubai Marina
Olives Restaurant in Dubai Marina is a hotel dining venue known for Mediterranean-style food and broad buffet spreads. Reviews highlight breakfast with unlimited coffee variations, plus dinner options such as freshly made pizza and pasta, in a relaxed setting with attentive service.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
108 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pizza and pasta
Dinner includes freshly made pizza and pasta, with live preparation mentioned as a useful choice for families and fussy eaters.
Breakfast coffee
Breakfast includes unlimited variations such as café latte and macchiato, alongside à la carte options.
Outdoor seating
The terrace is a pleasant option in Dubai’s cooler months, with reviews noting views towards the Marina, Palm and surrounding scenery.
Warm service
Many diners describe the team as attentive, friendly and quick, with requests accommodated during meals.
Relaxed setting
The decorated dining room and mellow atmosphere suit an unhurried breakfast, family meal or evening conversation.
What to Eat at Olives Restaurant 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 Olives Restaurant, 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 Olives Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Pizza Net +5
“Pizza oven - which was good for a fussy 1 year old.”
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“Pizza oven - which was good for a fussy 1 year old.”March 2018
“Outstanding Mediterranean style cuisine offering a buffet style variety. Freshly made pizza, calzone, pasta, salads, soups, chicken, deserts, etc”August 2024
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Beef wellington Net +1
“Really nice buffet, lamb was excellent as was the beef Wellington and the freshly made pizza was hot n tasty.”
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“Really nice buffet, lamb was excellent as was the beef Wellington and the freshly made pizza was hot n tasty.”May 2019
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Calzone Net +1
“Outstanding Mediterranean style cuisine offering a buffet style variety. Freshly made pizza, calzone, pasta, salads, soups, chicken, deserts, etc”
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“Outstanding Mediterranean style cuisine offering a buffet style variety. Freshly made pizza, calzone, pasta, salads, soups, chicken, deserts, etc”August 2024
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Cooked fresh pasta Net +1
“Fantastic buffet, which included cooked fresh pasta. Don't include this place with run-of-the-mill tired buffet food. It's brilliant. The staff are pro-active and get you what you need when you need it. Plus - there is real ambiance. You will really enjoy it.”
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Review excerpts
“Fantastic buffet, which included cooked fresh pasta. Don't include this place with run-of-the-mill tired buffet food. It's brilliant. The staff are pro-active and get you what you need when you need it. Plus - there is real ambiance. You will really enjoy it.”February 2019
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Croissants Net +1
“only visited for breakfast but from the croissants to the omelettes this place is fresh”
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“only visited for breakfast but from the croissants to the omelettes this place is fresh”February 2018
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Lamb Net +1
“Really nice buffet, lamb was excellent as was the beef Wellington and the freshly made pizza was hot n tasty.”
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“Really nice buffet, lamb was excellent as was the beef Wellington and the freshly made pizza was hot n tasty.”May 2019
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Luncheon buffet spread Net +1
“Good ambience. Luncheon buffet spread was good. They shud consider to have a cheese board as well. Staff was attentive”
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“Good ambience. Luncheon buffet spread was good. They shud consider to have a cheese board as well. Staff was attentive”November 2022
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Omelettes Net +1
“only visited for breakfast but from the croissants to the omelettes this place is fresh”
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“only visited for breakfast but from the croissants to the omelettes this place is fresh”February 2018
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Pasta Net +1
“Outstanding Mediterranean style cuisine offering a buffet style variety. Freshly made pizza, calzone, pasta, salads, soups, chicken, deserts, etc”
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Review excerpts
“Outstanding Mediterranean style cuisine offering a buffet style variety. Freshly made pizza, calzone, pasta, salads, soups, chicken, deserts, etc”August 2024
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Pasta live station Net +1
“Fantastic and beautiful place for family meal. More vegetarian options, freshly baked pizza and pasta live station. Friendly and professional services”
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“Fantastic and beautiful place for family meal. More vegetarian options, freshly baked pizza and pasta live station. Friendly and professional services”January 2019
Drinks 2
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Café latte Net +1
“A highlight of the breakfast is the unlimited coffee variations (café latte, macchiato, etc.), as well as à la carte breakfast options.”
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Review excerpts
“A highlight of the breakfast is the unlimited coffee variations (café latte, macchiato, etc.), as well as à la carte breakfast options.”July 2025
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Macchiato Net +1
“A highlight of the breakfast is the unlimited coffee variations (café latte, macchiato, etc.), as well as à la carte breakfast options.”
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Review excerpts
“A highlight of the breakfast is the unlimited coffee variations (café latte, macchiato, etc.), as well as à la carte breakfast options.”July 2025
What to Avoid (1)
Drinks 1
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Water Net −1
“The view was nice sitting outside on the deck however we marked the score down by one as they charged us $16 aud for water....”
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Critical review excerpts
“The view was nice sitting outside on the deck however we marked the score down by one as they charged us $16 aud for water....”May 2019
Tips for a Better Visit
Check labels. If you are vegetarian or have allergies, confirm buffet labels and utensil separation before serving yourself.
Allow time. For dinner, leave extra time rather than scheduling a tight follow-on plan, as one diner waited an hour for food.
Ask first. Clarify water charges before accepting bottled water, after one diner reported a $16 AUD charge.
Try terrace. Consider terrace seating from October to May, when a review found the weather suitable for an evening chat.
Confirm dress. If arriving from an excursion, check the restaurant’s attire expectations before heading in for dinner.
Plan the visit
Practical details
King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St
Dubai Marina, Dubai
Common Concerns
Dietary labelling
One vegetarian diner found chicken spring rolls labelled as vegetarian and utensils shared between cold meats and cheese.
Long wait
One dinner review reports waiting an hour for food and not receiving every item ordered.
Attire rules
A guest says their group was asked to leave after a desert excursion because of their attire, despite having half-board booked.
Extra charges
A diner objected to being charged $16 AUD for water, while another long-term guest felt prices rose without added value.
Small plates
One review found the plates rather small, even while considering the food quality good.
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The Bottom Line
Olives Restaurant in Dubai Marina is a hotel dining venue where the buffet is the main draw. Breakfast covers a wide range of choices, while dinner combines the buffet with fresh pizza and pasta; the breakfast service also includes unlimited coffee variations such as café latte and macchiato. That makes it convenient for mixed groups who do not all want the same meal.
The food is generally described as fresh, high-quality and well presented, with Mediterranean dishes and a live pizza or pasta element receiving particular praise. The atmosphere is another strength: reviews mention harmonious décor, mellow music and terrace seating that works well during Dubai’s cooler months, from October to May. Service is usually friendly, quick and attentive.
There are a few practical cautions. One vegetarian diner found chicken spring rolls incorrectly labelled and reported shared utensils between cold meats and cheese, so dietary requirements deserve a direct check before serving. Another guest waited an hour and still did not receive everything ordered.
Ask about water pricing, too, after a review reported a $16 AUD charge. If you are arriving from an excursion, confirm the dress expectations in advance; one group was turned away because of attire.