Family Friendly
The kids menu is praised for reasonable prices and generous portions, while staff accommodate toddlers with child-friendly tableware.
Parker's
Nad Al Sheba
Parker’s is a restaurant in Nad Al Sheba serving familiar global flavours with creative twists. Reviews point to a stylish, comfortable setting for dishes such as the Matilda Cake, shrimp taco pizza and truffle fries, with a kids menu that works well for family visits.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,110 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Dessert Standouts
The Matilda Cake is repeatedly described as rich and chocolatey, while the Matilda Sundae is another popular dessert choice.
Stylish Setting
The Nad Al Sheba branch is often praised for beautiful interiors, comfortable seating and a quiet or cozy atmosphere.
Creative Dishes
The shrimp taco pizza is a memorable choice, with multiple diners specifically calling it out as a favourite.
Quick Service
One family reported food arriving in under five minutes after ordering, while another review noted a 10–15 minute table wait.
Breakfast Choice
The Potato & Egg is specifically recommended for breakfast by a reviewer.
What to Eat at Parker's 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 Parker's, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Parker's got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 5
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Matilda cake Net +6
“We went there for the Matilda cake, as expected it was very good , and tasty. Additionally we ordered fries, tacos and pasta. Fries were ok, pasta was also very good. The staffs are very friendly and checking on.”
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“We went there for the Matilda cake, as expected it was very good , and tasty. Additionally we ordered fries, tacos and pasta. Fries were ok, pasta was also very good. The staffs are very friendly and checking on.”February 2026
“It was a delightful experience! Aside from their amazing interior, they have a very accommodating staff (shout out to Karna) and scrumptious food! We enjoyed their Beetroot quinoa and their Matilda cake. We'll definitely be back for sure!”December 2025
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Matilda cake sundae Net +3
“Tried the new Matilda Cake Sundae — super chocolateyyy! 🍫 Also had their Chicken Alfredo (my go-to pasta) — so creamy and satisfying! 🤤🍝 Thanks to their crew, especially Mr. Sid, for accommodating us!”
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“Tried the new Matilda Cake Sundae — super chocolateyyy! 🍫 Also had their Chicken Alfredo (my go-to pasta) — so creamy and satisfying! 🤤🍝 Thanks to their crew, especially Mr. Sid, for accommodating us!”August 2025
“For dessert, we tried the Matilda Sundae, and it was on another level—rich, unique, and definitely worth recommending.”November 2025
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Chicken alfredo pasta Net +2
“Tried the new Matilda Cake Sundae — super chocolateyyy! 🍫 Also had their Chicken Alfredo (my go-to pasta) — so creamy and satisfying! 🤤🍝 Thanks to their crew, especially Mr. Sid, for accommodating us!”
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“Tried the new Matilda Cake Sundae — super chocolateyyy! 🍫 Also had their Chicken Alfredo (my go-to pasta) — so creamy and satisfying! 🤤🍝 Thanks to their crew, especially Mr. Sid, for accommodating us!”August 2025
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Orzo lemon chicken Net +2
“My friend and I shared the Beetroot Quinoa Salad and the Orzo Lemon Chicken. Both were delicious. And Issam was a great host.”
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“My friend and I shared the Beetroot Quinoa Salad and the Orzo Lemon Chicken. Both were delicious. And Issam was a great host.”August 2025
“Orzo lemon chicken and truffle fries are must try;)”August 2025
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Shrimp taco pizza Net +2
“As you can see in the photos I ate everything all by myself. The food is so tasty. Shrimp taco pizza, you should try.”
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“As you can see in the photos I ate everything all by myself. The food is so tasty. Shrimp taco pizza, you should try.”January 2026
“Food is amazing, especially loved the shrimp taco pizza. Service is quick and very professional. Very warm and welcoming. The date pudding is also nice, good enough for sharing.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (15)
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All about the passion Net +1
“For drinks, we had All About the Passion, which was an instant favorite!! I absolutely love passionfruit, so this was the perfect choice for me”
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“For drinks, we had All About the Passion, which was an instant favorite!! I absolutely love passionfruit, so this was the perfect choice for me”June 2026
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Chicken sando Net +1
“The Chicken Sando was tasty, but small for its price.”
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“The Chicken Sando was tasty, but small for its price.”June 2025
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Cinnamon skillet Net +1
“And finally… dessert. The Cinnamon Skillet completely stole the show. Warm, indulgent, perfectly spiced, and without a doubt my favorite part of the entire tasting. It was the perfect ending to an incredible meal.”
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“And finally… dessert. The Cinnamon Skillet completely stole the show. Warm, indulgent, perfectly spiced, and without a doubt my favorite part of the entire tasting. It was the perfect ending to an incredible meal.”June 2026
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Date pudding Net +1
“Food is amazing, especially loved the shrimp taco pizza. Service is quick and very professional. Very warm and welcoming. The date pudding is also nice, good enough for sharing.”
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“Food is amazing, especially loved the shrimp taco pizza. Service is quick and very professional. Very warm and welcoming. The date pudding is also nice, good enough for sharing.”January 2026
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Fried mac & cheese Net +1
“Fried Mac & Cheese – perfectly crispy on the outside, rich and cheesy on the inside. An absolute must-order.”
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“Fried Mac & Cheese – perfectly crispy on the outside, rich and cheesy on the inside. An absolute must-order.”June 2026
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Garlic bread Net +1
“The best truffle pasta and garlic bread I’ve had.. our server, Sid took great care to attend to our table and service was quick and excellent. The Matilda Sundae definitely lives upto the hype and is a MUST TRY!”
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“The best truffle pasta and garlic bread I’ve had.. our server, Sid took great care to attend to our table and service was quick and excellent. The Matilda Sundae definitely lives upto the hype and is a MUST TRY!”August 2025
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Nacho salad Net +1
“We really enjoyed the risotto and nacho salad. Would definitely recommend for a date night out.”
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“We really enjoyed the risotto and nacho salad. Would definitely recommend for a date night out.”September 2025
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Parker’s kale caesar salad with chicken Net +1
“Parker’s Kale Caesar Salad with Chicken – fresh, flavorful, and beautifully balanced.”
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“Parker’s Kale Caesar Salad with Chicken – fresh, flavorful, and beautifully balanced.”June 2026
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Potato & egg Net +1
“Highly recommend the Potato & Egg for breakfast; delicious! We were served by the humble and friendly “Chan” .. Thank you !”
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“Highly recommend the Potato & Egg for breakfast; delicious! We were served by the humble and friendly “Chan” .. Thank you !”November 2025
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Pull me cake Net +1
“Love the food and vibe Gone to have pull me cake (NAS Branch) - definitely a must try However, Missed out on the karak since they only serve in the morning Requesting Parker’s to consider serving karak in the evening too”
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“Love the food and vibe Gone to have pull me cake (NAS Branch) - definitely a must try However, Missed out on the karak since they only serve in the morning Requesting Parker’s to consider serving karak in the evening too”December 2025
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Risotto Net +1
“We really enjoyed the risotto and nacho salad. Would definitely recommend for a date night out.”
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“We really enjoyed the risotto and nacho salad. Would definitely recommend for a date night out.”September 2025
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Smashed burger Net +1
“Smashed Burger – juicy, flavorful, and exactly what a great smashed burger should be.”
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“Smashed Burger – juicy, flavorful, and exactly what a great smashed burger should be.”June 2026
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Steak frites with pepper sauce Net +1
“Steak Frites with Pepper Sauce – hands down one of the highlights of the meal. The steak was cooked beautifully, and the pepper sauce was simply phenomenal.”
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“Steak Frites with Pepper Sauce – hands down one of the highlights of the meal. The steak was cooked beautifully, and the pepper sauce was simply phenomenal.”June 2026
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Street fries Net +1
“Street fries is a must-try! It had a great blend of textures and flavours.”
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“Street fries is a must-try! It had a great blend of textures and flavours.”June 2025
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Truffle fries Net +1
“Orzo lemon chicken and truffle fries are must try;)”
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“Orzo lemon chicken and truffle fries are must try;)”August 2025
Drinks 3
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Coffee Net +2
“The coffee was also a highlight - rich and delicious.”
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“The coffee was also a highlight - rich and delicious.”July 2025
“Food and coffee was very tasty.”August 2025
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Kadak tea Net +1
“We were welcomed with a really nice Kadak tea drink.”
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“We were welcomed with a really nice Kadak tea drink.”June 2025
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Spanish latte Net +1
“Spanish latte was good as well.”
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“Spanish latte was good as well.”June 2025
What to Avoid (3)
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Chicken sandwich Net −1
“Chicken sandwich was very dry and small 4 pc of sandwich without and side or sauce doesn't worth the price.”
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“Chicken sandwich was very dry and small 4 pc of sandwich without and side or sauce doesn't worth the price.”June 2025
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Stake with fries Net −1
“We ordered stake with fries. And what a shame. On the name of stake there were thin slices of meat loaded with fires. After having dinner feeling like vomit cuz of such an oily and heavy food.”
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“We ordered stake with fries. And what a shame. On the name of stake there were thin slices of meat loaded with fires. After having dinner feeling like vomit cuz of such an oily and heavy food.”June 2025
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Steak & fries Net −1
“We got the steak & fries as well as the shrimp tacos. God bless the lovely waiter, he had the unfortunate task of asking us how we'd like the steaks done, when in reality it doesn't matter what you say because they're so thin that they're coming out overcooked no matter what.”
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“We got the steak & fries as well as the shrimp tacos. God bless the lovely waiter, he had the unfortunate task of asking us how we'd like the steaks done, when in reality it doesn't matter what you say because they're so thin that they're coming out overcooked no matter what.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Availability. Call before visiting if you have a specific dish or promotion in mind; one lunch guest found many menu sections unavailable.
Confirm Promotions. If you are visiting for the student Matilda Cake offer, reconfirm stock on the day rather than relying only on the social-media promotion.
Try Desserts. The Matilda Cake and Matilda Sundae are the clearest dessert picks from the reviews, especially if you are visiting mainly for chocolate.
Visit Off-Peak. For a quieter meal, consider lunch: one review specifically found the restaurant uncrowded at that time.
Allow Waiting. At busier times, expect a possible 10–15 minute wait; one branch contacted guests by call and message when the table was ready.
Morning Karak. Karak tea was reported as morning-only, so check the serving hours if that drink is part of your plan.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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Nad Al Sheba - Nad Al Sheba 3, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Menu Gaps
One lunch visit found more than half the menu unavailable, including salads, corn, pasta and sandwiches.
Small Portions
Several diners felt portions did not match the price; one said a thin steak with fries was not filling.
Steak Quality
A review described the steak as so thin it arrived overcooked, with a sauce dominated by mustard.
Breakfast Confusion
The breakfast menu was described as limited, with staff giving conflicting answers about whether a chicken sandwich was available.
Reported Incident
One customer reported witnessing a physical fight between an employee and a person they said was senior management inside the restaurant.
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The Bottom Line
Parker’s Nad Al Sheba is a stylish restaurant for familiar comfort food with playful twists. The menu has enough range for a mixed group, but the clearest review-backed draws are the rich Matilda Cake, Matilda Sundae, shrimp taco pizza and truffle fries. Breakfast visitors can also look for the Potato & Egg.
The setting comes up repeatedly: reviewers describe beautiful interiors, comfortable seating and a cozy, sometimes quiet atmosphere. Families have useful extras here too. One parent praised the reasonably priced kids menu and generous portions, and said the team supplied plastic cutlery and a custom apron for a toddler.
That makes the branch more practical for families than its polished, fine-dining-like look might suggest. There are a few reasons to check details before you go. Several diners found the main portions small for the price, particularly the steak, and one lunch visit reported that more than half the menu was unavailable.
A breakfast guest also received conflicting information about available dishes. If you are visiting for the student Matilda Cake offer, confirm stock first; one customer arrived after calling and still found it sold out. Lunch may be quieter, while busier visits can involve a 10–15 minute wait.
Karak was reported as morning-only.
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