Salmontini Le Bistro

Salmontini Le Bistro

DIFC

Salmontini Le Bistro is a Mediterranean restaurant in DIFC with a strong focus on salmon and Japanese-influenced dishes. Reviews highlight its all-you-can-eat sushi offers, generous portions and a calm setting suited to business lunches or relaxed dinners.

Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
250 ratings
5★
87%
4★
8%
3★
2%
2★
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1★
2%

Source: Google Maps

The Good Stuff

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Sushi offers

All-you-can-eat sushi is freshly made, varied and served quickly during promotional sessions.

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Salmon quality

Salmon is the standout, from grilled and miso-marinated preparations to sushi and sashimi.

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What to Eat at Salmontini Le Bistro

These items at Salmontini Le Bistro got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 3

  1. Seaweed salad Net +4
    “The seaweed salad was refreshing.”
  2. Sashimi Net +3
    “Perfection would be the word to describe my experience! P.S: You can't come here and not try the sashimi, and this is coming from a guy who's not a big fan of it!”
  3. Miso soup Net +2
    “All day sushi experience was wonderful. I like the consistency of the miso soup and that it had generous serving of tofu and seaweeds. Really packed.”
Honorable mentions (31)
  1. All you can eat sushi Net +1
    “The all you can eat sushi was absolutely amazing. Freshly made and very tasty. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The service was tops”
  2. Angus beef ribs Net +1
    “From appetizers, main course and desserts are perfect! My favorites are buratta dates salad, angus beef ribs, and kunafa cheese cake!”
  3. Apple tart Net +1
    “For dessert, we ordered an apple tart, forgot to take a pic😢Was served warm with icecream. Highlight of lunch - will definitely go back for this😋”
  4. Avocado toast Net +1
    “The shakahuka is great (like a capsicum pepper and tomato soup and eggs to order), the avocado toast is wonderful and avocado portion plentiful, the eggs any way come with 2 hot hash browns (yum!), baked beans (only ok, could be better) and sautéed mushrooms (really good) but the highlight (and to show the little things matter) toast with butter and jam (excellent quality and complimentary unlike the other place).”
  5. Berry berry Net +1
    “I also ordered mocktails which is Berry Berry and the other one with Mango, so tasty the fact that I also like sweet and fresh fruits from my drinks.”
  6. Buratta dates salad Net +1
    “From appetizers, main course and desserts are perfect! My favorites are buratta dates salad, angus beef ribs, and kunafa cheese cake!”
  7. Chocolate croissant Net +1
    “We had brunch there. All you can eat. Food was good especially the pastries (chocolate croissant) the only issue was the delay in the order. And the restaurant wasn’t that crowded, wondering if this is a sort of eat what you can strategy”
  8. Chocolate fondant Net +1
    “Huge thanks to Mr. Ali and Mr. Sandesh for making it extra special. To top it all off, since it was Valentine’s Day, the chef surprised us when we asked for the bill with a complimentary chocolate fondant and ice cream—such a thoughtful and delicious gesture! Already looking forward to our next visit!”
  9. Crispy crab salad Net +1
    “I tried the crispy crab salad, crispy salmon salad, sashimi, eel sushi.. all are amazing.. I am writing this review for the only items I have tried so far.”
  10. Crispy salmon salad Net +1
    “I tried the crispy crab salad, crispy salmon salad, sashimi, eel sushi.. all are amazing.. I am writing this review for the only items I have tried so far.”
  11. Dragon Net +1
    “We also tried 3 signature sushi orders (dragon, fusion & the spicy salmon).”
  12. Eel sushi Net +1
    “I tried the crispy crab salad, crispy salmon salad, sashimi, eel sushi.. all are amazing.. I am writing this review for the only items I have tried so far.”
  13. Fusion Net +1
    “We also tried 3 signature sushi orders (dragon, fusion & the spicy salmon).”
  14. Greek salad Net +1
    “We ordered their sushi, salmon, and Greek salad. They also offered complimentary bread with butter. Everything was excellent, especially the salmon skin, which was to die for!”
  15. Grilled salmon Net +1
    “Thoroughly enjoyed grilled salmon, miso soup and sushi rolls here. Service was excellent too”
  16. Iftar set menu Net +1
    “I booked iftar set menu in the last minute, came late around 8:30pm and they still accepted to serve us after make confirmation by call before come. From appetizers, main course and desserts are perfect! My favorites are buratta dates salad, angus beef ribs, and kunafa cheese cake! I will come again in the next occasion to try other menu for sure”
  17. Kale n roasted veggies salad Net +1
    “I had the Kale n roasted veggies salad. Was good.”
  18. Katsu burger Net +1
    “We had the Katsu burger and the Salmontini benedict. They were a bit busy on that week day and our order was served after about 25 minutes. The food was worth the wait. Both the benedict and the burger were excellent, though the eggs were a little runny. The burger’s brioche bun was soft and tasty, the Katsu sauce delicious and the fries just right. The only thing that would have been better than that burger would have be another burger.”
  19. Kunafa cheese cake Net +1
    “From appetizers, main course and desserts are perfect! My favorites are buratta dates salad, angus beef ribs, and kunafa cheese cake!”
  20. Miso marinated salmon pavé Net +1
    “The Miso Marinated Salmon Pavé and Seaweed Salad are outstanding, both scoring a perfect 5.”
  21. Miso salmon bowl Net +1
    “Seabass & miso salmon bowl were really good.”
  22. Poke bowl Net +1
    “We had poke bowl and salmon dish. The food was amazing. The poke bowl was served sea weed instead of salad as it is conventionally served. This brought new flavors in salmon with the creamy mixture. I think this is the first time I tried this type of poke bowl and enjoyed it very much.”
  23. Salmon kaware Net +1
    “The salmon kaware was very good. The cruchiness of the salmon skin was just right, not overwhelming.”
  24. Salmontini benedict Net +1
    “We had the Katsu burger and the Salmontini benedict. They were a bit busy on that week day and our order was served after about 25 minutes. The food was worth the wait. Both the benedict and the burger were excellent, though the eggs were a little runny.”
  25. Seabass Net +1
    “Seabass & miso salmon bowl were really good.”
  26. Set menu Net +1
    “We visited for Iftar and tried their set menu priced at 129 AED. Even better — we booked with the 2-for-1 offer on Careem Dine Out, which made it an incredible deal. The food was excellent: high-quality ingredients, beautifully presented, and very generous portions. Every course felt carefully curated, and we left completely satisfied.”
  27. Shakahuka Net +1
    “The shakahuka is great (like a capsicum pepper and tomato soup and eggs to order), the avocado toast is wonderful and avocado portion plentiful, the eggs any way come with 2 hot hash browns (yum!), baked beans (only ok, could be better) and sautéed mushrooms (really good) but the highlight (and to show the little things matter) toast with butter and jam (excellent quality and complimentary unlike the other place).”
  28. Spicy crispy salmon Net +1
    “The spicy crispy salmon is also tasty, though not as exceptional.”
  29. Spicy salmon Net +1
    “We also tried 3 signature sushi orders (dragon, fusion & the spicy salmon).”
  30. Tiger prawn sushi Net +1
    “The Tiger Prawn Sushi was also delicious.”
  31. Volcano maki Net +1
    “Volcano Maki was a wonderful surprise. It's burst of flavor in the mouth was interesting. I like the texture. .”
What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

  1. Burned cheesecake Net −1
    “The burned cheesecake was a bit of a letdown.”
  2. Cheese cake Net −1
    “And we ordered the cheese cake as he recommended it to receive it also not fresh and it was really really bad we asked for the bill and left. Even we told the waitress about the cheese cake she said oh sorry you didn’t like it.”
  3. Hamachi maki Net −1
    “Hamachi Maki and Kani maki rice was a little undone. Katsuoboshi is ok, but not much of a fan, however the balance was good.”
  4. Kani maki rice Net −1
    “Hamachi Maki and Kani maki rice was a little undone. Katsuoboshi is ok, but not much of a fan, however the balance was good.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Order early. For all-you-can-eat sushi, place your choices at the start so the flow of plates does not interrupt the meal.

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Check schedule. If visiting for open sushi, confirm the current promotion and hours first; one review listed Monday to Friday, 3pm–9pm.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Precinct Building 3
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai
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Common Concerns

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Slow orders

Some diners experienced delays despite the restaurant being relatively quiet, including during brunch.

Drinks excluded

The all-you-can-eat sushi deal does not include drinks, so budget for beverages separately.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED99

business lunch

“We had a business lunch for AED99 which consisted of soup/or salad, 3 types of sushi and drink/water”
Google review · May 2023

129 AED

Iftar set menu

“We visited for Iftar and tried their set menu priced at 129 AED”
Google review · March 2025
DXB
LOCAL

The Bottom Line

Salmontini Le Bistro in DIFC is a seafood-led Mediterranean restaurant where salmon is the clearest draw, alongside sushi, sashimi and other bistro dishes. The all-you-can-eat sushi promotions are a major reason people visit, while the seaweed salad, miso soup and grilled salmon also receive specific praise. Portions are often described as generous.

It works for several kinds of meals. The business lunch has been described as substantial, and the large dining area, outdoor seating and moderate music suit friendly work lunches. For dinner, reviews mention a calm, quiet atmosphere, while the open-sushi sessions can be lively or busy.

Breakfast and brunch are available too, although the breakfast buffet has a smaller selection than some nearby alternatives. Deals are worth checking before you go: reviews mention open sushi from Monday to Friday between 3pm and 9pm, a Friday all-you-can-eat offer and a Wednesday burger promotion. Drinks may not be included in sushi deals, and the DIFC branch does not serve alcohol.

Service is usually praised as attentive and fast, but a few diners reported delayed orders. One older review also raised concerns about fish freshness and dining-area upkeep, so check dishes and conditions if anything seems off.

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