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On The Wood - Al Warqa
Al Warqa
On The Wood - Al Warqa is a Mediterranean restaurant with Lebanese and Arabic flavours, useful for dine-in, takeaway, or late-night meals. Reviews specifically mention cheese manakish, taco pizza, and a branch that stays open 24 hours.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
295 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Taco Pizza
Taco pizza is one of the dishes reviewers call out positively, alongside chicken shawarma.
Takeaway Speed
One nearby customer prefers buying from the outlet for takeaway because it was faster than ordering online.
Late Hours
A review specifically notes that the restaurant is open 24 hours, making it an option for late-night food.
Fresh Salads
The fattoush vegetables were described as very fresh, while the cheese in the manakish was rich in taste.
Fast Service
Several reviews describe quick service, including food brought promptly and orders understood accurately.
What to Eat at On The Wood - Al Warqa 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 On The Wood - Al Warqa, 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 On The Wood - Al Warqa, 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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Taco pizza Net +2
“It's my first time to order at On the Wood Al warqa, and I really enjoyed the food , thank you to their manager Mohamed Khaled for the very nice approach and for giving me a nice choice of foods ,the Faita sandwich and taco pizza... Very satisfied”
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Review excerpts
“It's my first time to order at On the Wood Al warqa, and I really enjoyed the food , thank you to their manager Mohamed Khaled for the very nice approach and for giving me a nice choice of foods ,the Faita sandwich and taco pizza... Very satisfied”July 2024
“Hope see you soon . I try chicken shawarma and taco pizza it’s amazing ❤️👍🏻”February 2026
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Chicken boneless with the baguette bread Net +1
“I ordered pasta salad and chicken boneless with the baguette bread and I'll tell you it was so yummy.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered pasta salad and chicken boneless with the baguette bread and I'll tell you it was so yummy.”January 2023
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Chicken shawarma Net +1
“Hope see you soon . I try chicken shawarma and taco pizza it’s amazing ❤️👍🏻”
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“Hope see you soon . I try chicken shawarma and taco pizza it’s amazing ❤️👍🏻”February 2026
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Faita sandwich Net +1
“It's my first time to order at On the Wood Al warqa, and I really enjoyed the food , thank you to their manager Mohamed Khaled for the very nice approach and for giving me a nice choice of foods ,the Faita sandwich and taco pizza... Very satisfied”
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Review excerpts
“It's my first time to order at On the Wood Al warqa, and I really enjoyed the food , thank you to their manager Mohamed Khaled for the very nice approach and for giving me a nice choice of foods ,the Faita sandwich and taco pizza... Very satisfied”July 2024
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Fattoush salad Net +1
“I ordered a fattoush salad and a mix cheese manakish. The portion was pretty good of salad considering the price. Also the vegetables are very fresh.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered a fattoush salad and a mix cheese manakish. The portion was pretty good of salad considering the price. Also the vegetables are very fresh.”January 2023
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Mix cheese manakish Net +1
“I ordered a fattoush salad and a mix cheese manakish. The portion was pretty good of salad considering the price. Also the vegetables are very fresh. And the cheese as well it's very rich in taste.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered a fattoush salad and a mix cheese manakish. The portion was pretty good of salad considering the price. Also the vegetables are very fresh. And the cheese as well it's very rich in taste.”January 2023
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Pasta salad Net +1
“I ordered pasta salad and chicken boneless with the baguette bread and I'll tell you it was so yummy. Pasta salad and the sandwich is their new menu and it was something that i enjoyed very much.”
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“I ordered pasta salad and chicken boneless with the baguette bread and I'll tell you it was so yummy. Pasta salad and the sandwich is their new menu and it was something that i enjoyed very much.”January 2023
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Tabbouleh Net +1
“I ordered Chicken biryani and it was so delicious the way they bake it in oven and their tabbouleh is out of this world. 😍❤️❤️”
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“I ordered Chicken biryani and it was so delicious the way they bake it in oven and their tabbouleh is out of this world. 😍❤️❤️”February 2025
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Tawuk charcoal sandwich Net +1
“We had tawuk charcoal sandwich and it was very delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“We had tawuk charcoal sandwich and it was very delicious.”December 2025
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Chicken biryani Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I ordered Chicken biryani and it was so delicious the way they bake it in oven and their tabbouleh is out of this world. 😍❤️❤️”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered Chicken biryani and it was so delicious the way they bake it in oven and their tabbouleh is out of this world. 😍❤️❤️”February 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Rocca tabouli Net −1
“i ordered a rocca tabouli and paid full price and this is what they sent me,the container isn’t even third way full”
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Critical review excerpts
“i ordered a rocca tabouli and paid full price and this is what they sent me,the container isn’t even third way full”January 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Takeaway. For time-sensitive meals, consider takeaway: one customer found outlet collection faster than online delivery.
Confirm Delivery. If ordering delivery, confirm rider availability first; one order was cancelled after the customer had waited an hour.
Try Late Night. The branch was reported open 24 hours, so it may suit late-night visits when other options are closed.
Check Packing. For mixed orders, check that hot and cold items are separated before leaving or accepting the delivery.
Check Portions. Check salad containers on collection or delivery, since one customer received a container that was not even one-third full.
Biryani Caution. Chicken biryani has mixed feedback, so consider another dish if food quality is your main concern.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Qemzi Building, Shop 2
Al Warqa - Al Warqa 1, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Delivery Failure
One delivery order was cancelled after an hour because the restaurant could not secure a rider.
Delivery Delays
A mezzeh set delivery reportedly took more than an hour, with the reviewer also objecting to the handling of the delay.
Food Handling
One customer said hot and cold food were packed in the same bag and the food spoiled.
Biryani Quality
A recent review reported a bad-smelling chicken portion and excessively oily rice in the chicken biryani.
Small Portions
Customers have complained about very small quantities, including a container that was not even one-third full.
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The Bottom Line
On The Wood - Al Warqa is a Lebanese-leaning Mediterranean restaurant where you can dine in, collect takeaway, or order delivery. The reviews point to cheese manakish, taco pizza, chicken shawarma and tawuk charcoal sandwiches as useful dishes to consider, while one customer also praised the fresh vegetables and rich cheese in a manakish order. The branch has a strong service theme in the feedback, with repeated mentions of quick, polite help and food brought promptly.
Takeaway may be the safer choice when timing matters: one customer said online delivery took time but outlet collection was fast and convenient. Another reviewer found the restaurant open 24 hours, which makes it worth remembering for a late-night meal. Delivery is the main area to approach carefully.
Customers reported a mezzeh delivery taking more than an hour, one order being cancelled after an hour because a rider was unavailable, and hot and cold food being packed together. Portions also drew complaints, including a salad container that was not even one-third full and a separate complaint about receiving only a tiny amount of tomato sauce. Chicken biryani has mixed feedback too, despite another customer enjoying its oven-baked preparation.