Pepper & Salt Restaurant

Name: Pepper & Salt Restaurant
Address: Pepper & Salt - Al Khayay St, Marsa Dubai - Marina gate 2, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971585994438

Marsa Dubai - Marina gate 2

Restaurant Open now 0 585 994 438

Pepper & Salt is a Mediterranean-leaning restaurant in Marsa Dubai - Marina gate 2, with indoor and outdoor seating beside the marina promenade. Reviews point to well-prepared steaks and pasta, including tenderloin and zucchini pasta, plus a relaxed setting for lunch or dinner.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

226 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Marina setting

Indoor and outdoor seating overlooks the marina, creek water and anchored boats.

Steak quality

Tenderloin, ribeye and steak with truffle are repeatedly praised, including a ribeye described as consistently well cooked.

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What to Eat at Pepper & Salt Restaurant

These items at Pepper & Salt Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

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Burrata salad Net +2

“we ordered tenderloin steak with truffle sauce , ricotta and spinach ravioli and burrata salad… everything was just perfect…”
Tenderloin Net +2

“The tenderloin is amazing.”

Honorable mentions (27)

Chocolate soufflé Net +1

“We had the best food (the meat is next level, the salads are generously portioned, and that chocolate soufflé we shared as a family divine).”
Fresh grilled vegetables Net +1

“Super tasty Fresh grilled vegetables and desserts.”
Fresh orange Net +1

“The fresh orange was pure with no added water.”
Freshly made icecream Net +1

“I really enjoyed the food it was delicious 😋 and they even gave us freshly made icecream which was so tasty.”
Grilled octopus Net +1

“We had burrata salad , grilled octopus and grilled organic chicken (finally had a real taste of chicken in Dubai 😅) and everything was super yummie.”
Grilled organic chicken Net +1

“We had burrata salad , grilled octopus and grilled organic chicken (finally had a real taste of chicken in Dubai 😅) and everything was super yummie.”
Grilled salmon Net +1

“Delicious pumpkin and shrimp soup, fresh salmon and avocado salad, perfectly grilled salmon, yummy brussel sprouts and a delightful creamy dessert with pistachios.”
Kanafeh Net +1

“We also enjoyed the most delicious dessert we have ever eaten. It had kanafeh with a sweet syrup on the bottom, covered in a cream cheese type pudding with crushed sprinkled pistachio on top.”
Lentils soup Net +1

“Like the stake & the salad & lentils soup, Salamon was very nice,”
Medium well steak Net +1

“The medium well steak was mythical and the chocolate moose was mouthwatering .”
Pasta with seafood Net +1

“Good Italian place, pasta with seafood is good, meat is also very good.”
Pumpkin and shrimp soup Net +1

“Delicious pumpkin and shrimp soup, fresh salmon and avocado salad, perfectly grilled salmon, yummy brussel sprouts and a delightful creamy dessert with pistachios.”
Pumpkin risotto Net +1

“A very pleasant place to dine at Dubai Marina.. and the Pumpkin Risotto is definitely a must try!”
Ribeye Net +1

“I love this spot. It's my go to spot for Ribeye. Always done perfectly and flavourful. The salads are delicious as well.”
Ricotta and spinach ravioli Net +1

“we ordered tenderloin steak with truffle sauce , ricotta and spinach ravioli and burrata salad… everything was just perfect…”
Risotto Net +1

“Steak wit mashed potatoes and truffle was exceptionally delicious, risotto was great.”
Risotto mari & mont Net +1

“The Risotto Mari & Mont was perfect, and the staff were so kind.”
Roasted sprouts Net +1

“had a really great meal here wish I took some photos but the pasta and steak were both delicious and we are picky with both usually! roasted sprouts were also really good! food came out so quickly too”
Salmon and avocado salad Net +1

“Delicious pumpkin and shrimp soup, fresh salmon and avocado salad, perfectly grilled salmon, yummy brussel sprouts and a delightful creamy dessert with pistachios.”
Side of mixed mushrooms Net +1

“I ordered a side of mixed mushrooms expecting a tiny plate to complement the main meal, but what came was almost a course itself! Very yummy.”
Steak Net +1

“The steak was excellent.”
Steak wit mashed potatoes and truffle Net +1

“Steak wit mashed potatoes and truffle was exceptionally delicious, risotto was great.”
Tenderloin steak with truffle sauce Net +1

“we ordered tenderloin steak with truffle sauce , ricotta and spinach ravioli and burrata salad… everything was just perfect…”
Tiramisu Net +1

“Ps : Don’t leave without trying their Tiramisu 😋.”
Truffle beef filet Net +1

“Delicious truffle beef filet. Wonderful Mocktails and a super nice crew.”
Truffle cappelletti Net +1

“That said, the truffle cappelletti completely stole the show for me—aromatic, creamy, and absolutely delicious.”
Zucchini pasta Net +1

“We love this place, especially Zucchini pasta , it’s so good.”

Drinks 1

Cappuccino Net +1

“Cappuccino was awesome.”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Beef carpaccio Net −1

“I ordered beef carpaccio and a pasta with meat. The carpaccio was full of large, unpleasant chunks of fat.”
Bresaola Net −1

“The bresaola was super thick very chewy and full of thick fat.”
Grilled asparagus Net −1

“The only reason why I did not give a 5 star for food was soup and grilled asparagus were a bit salty for me.”
Pasta with meat Net −1

“I ordered beef carpaccio and a pasta with meat. The carpaccio was full of large, unpleasant chunks of fat. The pasta was even worse — the meat was full of sinew, large pieces of fat, and the dish was served cold. The quality of the food was absolutely unacceptable.”
Tuna tartare Net −1

“Unfortunately, the tuna tartare did not meet my expectations – it was not only disappointing in taste but also arrived partially frozen at the table.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Ask portions. If ordering from the meat section, confirm the 300g minimum first; the review says it was not stated on the menu.

Check spice. Ask about spice levels before ordering pasta, as one diner only learned that a pasta dish was spicy after asking.

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Practical details

Pepper & Salt - Al Khayay St

Marsa Dubai - Marina gate 2, Dubai

0 585 994 438

Mon	8:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Tue	8:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Wed	8:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Thu	8:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Fri	8:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Sat	8:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Sun	8:00 AM – 11:45 PM

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Common Concerns

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Food consistency

A few diners reported fatty or sinewy meat, including cold pasta and an unacceptably chewy carpaccio experience.

Course timing

Some meals had uneven timing, with one main arriving 15 minutes before the other or arriving while a starter was unfinished.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 545

bill including two smoothies

“Bill for this (including two smoothies) was AED 545”

Google review · September 2025

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The Bottom Line

Pepper & Salt is a marina-side restaurant in Marsa Dubai - Marina gate 2, with indoor and outdoor seating and a menu that leans Mediterranean and Italian. You can come for steaks such as tenderloin or ribeye, pasta including truffle cappelletti and zucchini pasta, or seafood such as grilled octopus and the Risotto Mari & Mont. The marina and creek views add a pleasant backdrop, while several reviews describe the atmosphere as calm and comfortable.

Food is often praised for freshness, generous portions and careful cooking. A side of mixed mushrooms was reportedly almost a course in itself, and one guest returned four times during a trip. Service is commonly described as friendly and attentive, and the terrace is a useful option for diners with dogs; one reviewer says staff brought their dog water.

Families may also find the kitchen flexible, with one review noting that staff organised food for children off-menu. There are some reasons to pay attention when ordering. Reviews mention salty soup or asparagus, undercooked Brussels sprouts and uneven course timing.

One diner reported fatty meat and cold pasta, while another left after learning about an unstated 300g meat minimum and a spicy pasta dish. Confirm portions, spice and serving timing upfront.