Hot Chocolate
The hot chocolate is repeatedly described as rich, smooth and deeply chocolatey, with hazelnut, dark and triple-chocolate options.
SAID DAL 1923 - Mall of Emirates
Al Barsha
SAID DAL 1923 is an artisanal Italian chocolatier, cafe and restaurant at Mall of the Emirates in Al Barsha. Reviews make its rich hot chocolate and indulgent desserts the main draw, while coffee and Italian dishes give you reasons to stay for a full meal.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,993 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Desserts
The chocolate cake, tiramisu, cheesecake and fondant receive especially strong praise for richness, texture and presentation.
Coffee
Reviews highlight well-made cappuccino, macchiato, iced Americano and iced latte, including fully customised coffee orders.
Ambience
The setting is described as warm, stylish, cozy and lively, with music and a polished presentation.
Service
Many reviews describe attentive, friendly service, including clear menu explanations and helpful dessert recommendations.
Meal Options
Beyond desserts, reviewers enjoyed dishes such as Italian meatballs, wagyu steak, pizza, Turkish eggs and pistachio grilled chicken.
Tips for a Better Visit
Start Small. If trying the triple hot chocolate, begin with the smallest size because one reviewer found it quite sweet.
Parking Route. For a practical Mall of the Emirates approach, park on level 2 and walk up beside the Louis Vuitton showroom.
Customise Coffee. Ask about customising your coffee order; a reviewer said the iced Americano could be customised completely.
Vegetarian Requests. Vegetarians can ask to customise dishes around their preferences, according to one dining review.
Work Stop. If you need a mall work break, one customer said they were allowed to work there after ordering coffee.
Share Desserts. The portions can be substantial: one reviewer called the chocolate cake the biggest piece they had seen.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Ultimate Triple Chocolate Cake
This large, rich chocolate dessert is described as divine and among the best chocolate desserts one reviewer had tried in Dubai.
Strawberry Fantasy
Fresh strawberries paired with three types of chocolate make this a particularly indulgent dessert choice.
San Sebastián cheesecake
The San Sebastián cheesecake is repeatedly mentioned as a strong dessert choice, including with triple chocolate.
Pistachio tiramisu
This was a well-received alternative when red velvet cake was unavailable, and the coffee was praised alongside it.
Common Concerns
Sweetness
Some chocolate desserts and drinks can be very sweet; one reviewer found the cake too sweet while a companion loved it.
Noise
The cafe can get loud at times, which may matter if you want a quieter coffee stop.
Slow Service
One quieter visit had slow, inattentive service despite the food being good.
Breakfast
A reviewer found the breakfast fairly average compared with the hot chocolate and ambience.
Long Wait
One visit involved a 45-minute wait for waffles after the coffee arrived.
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The Bottom Line
SAID DAL 1923 is a chocolate-led Italian cafe and restaurant at Mall of the Emirates in Al Barsha. You can come for a triple hot chocolate, then stay for desserts such as the Ultimate Triple Chocolate Cake, tiramisu, chocolate fondant or San Sebastián cheesecake. There is also a broader meal menu, with reviews mentioning pizza, Italian meatballs, wagyu steak, Turkish eggs and pistachio grilled chicken.
The strongest pattern is indulgence. The hot chocolate is described as rich, smooth and full of flavour, while the chocolate cake is soft and unusually large. Coffee also gets praise, from cappuccino and macchiato to iced latte and fully customised iced Americano orders.
The warm, stylish setting suits a relaxed coffee-and-dessert stop, although one reviewer found it loud at times. There are a few practical cautions. Triple chocolate drinks and some cakes can be very sweet, so starting with the smallest hot chocolate may be wise.
Service is usually described as attentive, but one visit reported slow staff and a 45-minute wait for waffles. Parking guidance from a reviewer is to use level 2 and walk up beside the Louis Vuitton showroom. Vegetarian dishes can be customised on request.