Matilda Cake
The rich Matilda Cake is large enough to share, with reviews estimating one serving for two to three people.
Dubai Hills Estate
Parker’s is a restaurant in Dubai Hills Estate, inside Dubai Hills Mall, serving reworked comfort food in a sociable, greenery-filled setting. It is especially known for its generous Matilda Cake and well-reviewed breakfast dishes such as Eggs Benedict.
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The rich Matilda Cake is large enough to share, with reviews estimating one serving for two to three people.
The Eggs Benedict made a strong impression on a regular brunch-ordering reviewer, who called it their best ever.
The greenery-filled interior feels more distinctive than a standard mall restaurant, with one reviewer comparing it to an indoor park.
Coffee is praised for both presentation and quality, and one family found it paired especially well with the desserts.
The truffle pasta was described as creamy and well-seasoned, making it one of the stronger savoury choices mentioned.
A review describes the team and manager handling an unexpected guest allergy carefully and helpfully during the meal.
The Karak chai is noted for a balanced, less-sweet level of sugar and comes in a delicate glass cup.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Parker's Dubai Hills, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“We stopped by after hearing rave reviews about the Matilda cake, which is their must try dessert. And it definitely lives up to the hype. Rich, decadent, goey chocolatey and 100% delicious. Portion size is pretty big as well, so one cake will be sufficient for 2-3 people.”
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“We stopped by after hearing rave reviews about the Matilda cake, which is their must try dessert. And it definitely lives up to the hype. Rich, decadent, goey chocolatey and 100% delicious. Portion size is pretty big as well, so one cake will be sufficient for 2-3 people.”December 2025
“I finally had the chance to try the authentic Matilda cake at this restaurant, and it was absolutely delicious.”July 2026
“The Chicken burger was good but basic.”
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“The Chicken burger was good but basic.”June 2026
“The Chicken Burger was tasty, but heads up: it doesn't come with sides.”December 2025
“The chicken tacos were flavorful but tiny.”
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“The chicken tacos were flavorful but tiny.”December 2025
“For appetizers, the spicy toffee shrimp and chicken tacos were tasty, along with the Greek and nacho salad that added a nice crunch to our meal.”February 2025
“The Matilda Cake and Date Pudding were both delicious.”
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“The Matilda Cake and Date Pudding were both delicious.”September 2025
“To top off our meal, we indulged in the Lotus drama and date pudding for dessert, both of which were equally good.”February 2025
“I ordered the taco pizza, chicken taco, arrabbiata pasta, and the kale salad to start. The salad was really tasty. They use lime in many of their dishes which adds a nice zest that enhances the flavor without being too sour. I definitely recommend it as a starter.”
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“I ordered the taco pizza, chicken taco, arrabbiata pasta, and the kale salad to start. The salad was really tasty. They use lime in many of their dishes which adds a nice zest that enhances the flavor without being too sour. I definitely recommend it as a starter.”November 2025
“Tried multiple plates and if i would rank them from the most liked. It will be as follows: 1.Shrimp 2. Tacos 3.Sandos 4.milk cake 5. Kale salad.”July 2025
“We finally got around to trying the famous Matilda Cake and Milk Cake that everyone seems to be talking about. First of all, let me say this: despite how rich and indulgent they look, these are not the kind of desserts that leave you feeling overwhelmed or in a chocolate-induced sugar coma. Both were incredibly well balanced and, quite simply, delicious.”
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“We finally got around to trying the famous Matilda Cake and Milk Cake that everyone seems to be talking about. First of all, let me say this: despite how rich and indulgent they look, these are not the kind of desserts that leave you feeling overwhelmed or in a chocolate-induced sugar coma. Both were incredibly well balanced and, quite simply, delicious.”June 2026
“Tried multiple plates and if i would rank them from the most liked. It will be as follows: 1.Shrimp 2. Tacos 3.Sandos 4.milk cake 5. Kale salad.”July 2025
“Everything was on point! The nachos salad was incredible so much so that even the picky non-salad eaters devoured it.”
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“Everything was on point! The nachos salad was incredible so much so that even the picky non-salad eaters devoured it.”September 2025
“For appetizers, the spicy toffee shrimp and chicken tacos were tasty, along with the Greek and nacho salad that added a nice crunch to our meal.”February 2025
“The mains were also great, I had the Parker's Burger (without the sauce) it was perfect.”
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“The mains were also great, I had the Parker's Burger (without the sauce) it was perfect.”May 2026
“The truffle pasta was creamy and well-seasoned, and the Parkers Burger, made with a juicy wagyu patty, was full of flavor.”June 2025
“A must try is the steak and fries !!!!”
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“A must try is the steak and fries !!!!”June 2025
“We ordered hot chicken pasta, steak with fries and a Matilda cake for sharing. Food and dessert was great.”November 2025
“The truffle pasta was creamy and well-seasoned, and the Parkers Burger, made with a juicy wagyu patty, was full of flavor.”
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“The truffle pasta was creamy and well-seasoned, and the Parkers Burger, made with a juicy wagyu patty, was full of flavor.”June 2025
“We ordered crispy chicken potato slider as starter , truffle pasta and pasta chicken Alfredo. Between them Pasta chicken Alfredo was better.”April 2025
“I only ordered the açai bowl — it was tasty and refreshing, but I’d love to see more peanut butter and granola included by default.”
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“I only ordered the açai bowl — it was tasty and refreshing, but I’d love to see more peanut butter and granola included by default.”April 2025
“Good chicken Sando sandwich, would suggest they add some pickles or small cabbage salad or slaw on the side.”
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“Good chicken Sando sandwich, would suggest they add some pickles or small cabbage salad or slaw on the side.”March 2026
“The croissant and eggs were a decent serving. Enjoyable and filling enough.”
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“The croissant and eggs were a decent serving. Enjoyable and filling enough.”January 2026
“The food was absolutely delicious. I always order Eggs Benedict wherever I go, and this was the best I’ve ever had!”
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“The food was absolutely delicious. I always order Eggs Benedict wherever I go, and this was the best I’ve ever had!”July 2026
“Ordered the fried mac and cheese, they were nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.”
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“Ordered the fried mac and cheese, they were nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.”March 2025
“We ordered hot chicken pasta, steak with fries and a Matilda cake for sharing. Food and dessert was great.”
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“We ordered hot chicken pasta, steak with fries and a Matilda cake for sharing. Food and dessert was great.”November 2025
“For mains, we tried the steak and fries, which was rich and creamy, and the lemon chicken with feta cream sauce, which was tangy and delicious.”
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“For mains, we tried the steak and fries, which was rich and creamy, and the lemon chicken with feta cream sauce, which was tangy and delicious.”February 2025
“Lime chicken was good. Some pomegranate drink he recommended was AMAZing!”
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“Lime chicken was good. Some pomegranate drink he recommended was AMAZing!”August 2025
“The lime hot chicken pasta was equally amazing.”
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“The lime hot chicken pasta was equally amazing.”September 2025
“The calamari is great and the lime pasta is amazinggg!!!”
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“The calamari is great and the lime pasta is amazinggg!!!”June 2025
“To top off our meal, we indulged in the Lotus drama and date pudding for dessert, both of which were equally good.”
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“To top off our meal, we indulged in the Lotus drama and date pudding for dessert, both of which were equally good.”February 2025
“And to round it all off, the Matilda sundae (that or the Matilda cake are must tries at Parker’s) gave our dinner the perfect ending.”
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“And to round it all off, the Matilda sundae (that or the Matilda cake are must tries at Parker’s) gave our dinner the perfect ending.”September 2025
“We ordered crispy chicken potato slider as starter , truffle pasta and pasta chicken Alfredo. Between them Pasta chicken Alfredo was better.”
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“We ordered crispy chicken potato slider as starter , truffle pasta and pasta chicken Alfredo. Between them Pasta chicken Alfredo was better.”April 2025
“The food was flavorful and the ambience was great too. Would recommend the Pesto Quinoa salad.”
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“The food was flavorful and the ambience was great too. Would recommend the Pesto Quinoa salad.”January 2026
“Tried the pull-up cake at Parkers in Dubai Mall and it absolutely lived up to the hype. Very satisfying yet surprisingly light, not overly sweet, and a perfect portion to share.”
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“Tried the pull-up cake at Parkers in Dubai Mall and it absolutely lived up to the hype. Very satisfying yet surprisingly light, not overly sweet, and a perfect portion to share.”December 2025
“Tried multiple plates and if i would rank them from the most liked. It will be as follows: 1.Shrimp 2. Tacos 3.Sandos 4.milk cake 5. Kale salad.”
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“Tried multiple plates and if i would rank them from the most liked. It will be as follows: 1.Shrimp 2. Tacos 3.Sandos 4.milk cake 5. Kale salad.”July 2025
“Matilda cake is absolutely instagrammable and the shrimp risotto was delicious — creamy and full of flavor.”
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“Matilda cake is absolutely instagrammable and the shrimp risotto was delicious — creamy and full of flavor.”January 2026
“Shrimp taco pasta a bit salty but nice.”
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“Shrimp taco pasta a bit salty but nice.”August 2025
“The spicy loaded fries were AMAZING also.”
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“The spicy loaded fries were AMAZING also.”March 2025
“For appetizers, the spicy toffee shrimp and chicken tacos were tasty, along with the Greek and nacho salad that added a nice crunch to our meal.”
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“For appetizers, the spicy toffee shrimp and chicken tacos were tasty, along with the Greek and nacho salad that added a nice crunch to our meal.”February 2025
“We started with some refreshing mocktails—the tangy pomegranate and sweet passion fruit were both delightful!”
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“We started with some refreshing mocktails—the tangy pomegranate and sweet passion fruit were both delightful!”February 2025
“We started with some refreshing mocktails—the tangy pomegranate and sweet passion fruit were both delightful!”
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“We started with some refreshing mocktails—the tangy pomegranate and sweet passion fruit were both delightful!”February 2025
“We grabbed the truffle fries to make up for it; they were great, though they got a bit soggy at the bottom.”
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“We grabbed the truffle fries to make up for it; they were great, though they got a bit soggy at the bottom.”December 2025
Mixed feedback
“Pretzel chicken strips are also great !”
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“Pretzel chicken strips are also great !”June 2025
“We also ordered the beetroot beef slider, but the beetroot was extremely hard and difficult to eat. Please improve the quality and taste of the food, as our experience was disappointing.”
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“We also ordered the beetroot beef slider, but the beetroot was extremely hard and difficult to eat. Please improve the quality and taste of the food, as our experience was disappointing.”April 2026
“The club sandwich though… I was expecting a bigger portion. It felt a bit small. Now I don’t know if it’s just me a toddler mum who’s always hungry 😅 or if the portions are on the lighter side. Probably a bit of both. Will I go again? Yes. Will I order the club sandwich again? Probably not.”
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“The club sandwich though… I was expecting a bigger portion. It felt a bit small. Now I don’t know if it’s just me a toddler mum who’s always hungry 😅 or if the portions are on the lighter side. Probably a bit of both. Will I go again? Yes. Will I order the club sandwich again? Probably not.”January 2026
“Unfortunately, the food was not fresh at all. We ordered the mac and Cheetos, and there were a lot of black seeds in it.”
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“Unfortunately, the food was not fresh at all. We ordered the mac and Cheetos, and there were a lot of black seeds in it.”April 2026
“The street fries were disappointing and lacked flavor.”
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“The street fries were disappointing and lacked flavor.”June 2026
“We also ordered a white sauce pasta from the kids menu for my son it was dry and lacked flavor.”
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“We also ordered a white sauce pasta from the kids menu for my son it was dry and lacked flavor.”June 2026
Book Ahead. Book ahead for weekends: one reviewer says the Dubai Hills Mall branch gets quite busy then.
Share Dessert. Order one Matilda Cake to share first; reviews say its generous size is enough for two or three people.
Add Sides. If you order the Chicken Burger, remember to add fries or another side because the burger does not include one.
Visit Off-Peak. For a quieter visit, choose a weekday or off-peak hour rather than a busy weekend sitting.
Customise Acai. The açai bowl may come with light amounts of peanut butter and granola, so ask for extra on the side if needed.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
One visit found the pasta sauce undercooked and floury, while another described pasta as bland, suggesting uneven execution.
Street fries were called disappointing and lacking flavour in one visit; another review said fries arrived soggy at the bottom.
One reviewer reported a bad odor at the table and felt the table did not seem clean.
A reviewer felt the pricing was slightly expensive, particularly when ordering several dishes.
The club sandwich was considered a lighter portion, with one customer saying it felt too small for their appetite.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
two people including drinks and dessert
“Portions were generous, and pricing felt reasonable for the quality and setting, averaging around AED 175 to 200 for two people including drinks and dessert”Google review · June 2025
The Bottom Line
Parker’s in Dubai Hills Estate is a mall restaurant built around reworked comfort food, a sociable atmosphere and distinctive greenery-filled décor. The menu gives you plenty to choose from, but the clearest draws in the reviews are the Matilda Cake, Eggs Benedict, truffle pasta and Karak chai. The Matilda Cake is the headline order.
It is rich and chocolatey, with a portion large enough for two or three people; some diners found it very sweet or difficult to finish, so sharing is sensible. The Matilda sundae is another dessert repeatedly singled out. Coffee is also a strong companion, praised for both quality and presentation.
For savoury food, reviews mention creamy truffle pasta, shrimp risotto, tacos, salads and steak with fries. Breakfast portions are generally filling, though the club sandwich was considered small. Food quality is not completely consistent: one visit found floury, undercooked pasta, bland fries and a poorly cleaned table.
Expect a typical mall setting inside Dubai Hills Mall, with a calm atmosphere when it is quieter. Weekends can be busy, so book ahead or visit on a weekday. One review puts a meal for two, including drinks and dessert, at around AED 175 to 200; another felt pricing was on the expensive side.