Slab - mercato

Name: Slab - mercato
Address: Ground Floor - Mercato Mall - Jumeira St, Jumeirah, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145481477

Jumeirah

Restaurant Open now 04 548 1477

Slab - mercato is a contemporary restaurant and café in Jumeirah’s Mercato Mall, built around seasonal, changing menus and creative small and large plates. Reviews point to it for dishes such as the Chef Salmon and umami fries, plus relaxed breakfasts, coffee and desserts.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

1,110 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Seasonal Menus

The menu changes with the seasons, keeping familiar basics while tweaking them and introducing new specials.

Creative Flavours

Reviews describe thoughtful spice combinations, bold sauces and dishes that feel carefully developed rather than gimmicky.

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What to Eat at Slab - mercato

These items at Slab - mercato got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

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Carrot detox Net +2

“Also, if you’re into fresh juices, I highly recommend the Carrot Detox! It tastes so clean and refreshing.”
Slab big breakfast Net +2

“I ordered the Slab Big Breakfast along with a coffee, and both were a 10/10.”

Honorable mentions (29)

Beef tacos Net +1

“We had a garden salad and beef tacos. Both were great.”
Beef tataki Net +1

“I had the Beef Tataki, the Duck Confit, and also the Pumpkin Dip. All of which were really tasty.”
Breakfast tacos Net +1

“We ordered the Slab Big Breakfast and the Breakfast Tacos. Both were a solid 10/10.”
Burrata zataar chef speciale Net +1

“The service friendly from the all team of staff, the cafe location and environment is pretty and clean; and most important the food absolutely delicious exceeded my expectations ( ( Didn't take any photos though: tried the burrata zataar chef speciale and the quasesillas which both were so delicious 😋 really delicious and the portions are so generous, really loves these dishes and definitely back to order the same lol 👍)”
Chef salmon Net +1

“I had a wonderful lunch at SLAB and tried their specialty Chef Salmon. It was incredibly delicious and truly stood out! A special thanks to Fanta for recommending this dish; I couldn't have been happier enjoying every single bite of this dish.”
Chicken quesadilla Net +1

“The food and service were wonderful. We had the chicken quesadilla and wagyu beef burger. The burger was alright (though still tasty!) but the quesadilla was phenomenal! And Khalil’s service in particular was amazing. Will be returning.”
Chocolate mousse Net +1

“2 drinks, 2 coffees, 2 big sandwiches, triple cooked fries, chicken wings, chocolate mousse and another dessert which was their signature and made in-house all came to around AED 365 which I think is just excellent value for the whole experience we had.”
Crispy brussel sprouts Net +1

“Very good coffee and food. The crispy brussel sprouts is a definite must try! Service is equally good. Marshal J was very helpful and friendly.”
Dessert with real argentinian dulce de leche Net +1

“You should try everything, but especially the dessert with REAL ARGENTINIAN DULCE DE LECHE ☆”
Duck confit Net +1

“I had the Beef Tataki, the Duck Confit, and also the Pumpkin Dip. All of which were really tasty.”
Fire sourdough Net +1

“Also, be sure to try the fire sourdough and the spicy tuna crispy.”
Garden salad Net +1

“We had a garden salad and beef tacos. Both were great.”
Grilled shrimp tostadas Net +1

“Service from Fanta was lovely, food was delicious! The grilled shrimp tostadas and the Torrija bread pudding were the highlights.”
Korean chicken bao Net +1

“The Korean Chicken Bao, while tasty and flavourful, didn't quite reach the pinnacle of its potential. The combination of Korean flavours was pleasant, yet it fell short of being outstanding.”
Korean wings Net +1

“The food was truly some of the best I’ve had in Dubai. I have some of the Korean wings and the texture was very crispy and has an instant taste which evolves and you eat it.”
Lumber jack Net +1

“In addition, the food was nice love the salmon Benedict more than the lumber jack, but still thought it was good.”
Pumpkin dip Net +1

“I had the Beef Tataki, the Duck Confit, and also the Pumpkin Dip. All of which were really tasty.”
Quasesillas Net +1

“The service friendly from the all team of staff, the cafe location and environment is pretty and clean; and most important the food absolutely delicious exceeded my expectations ( ( Didn't take any photos though: tried the burrata zataar chef speciale and the quasesillas which both were so delicious 😋 really delicious and the portions are so generous, really loves these dishes and definitely back to order the same lol 👍)”
Roasted beet salad Net +1

“The roasted beet salad 😍 is wow”
Salmon benedict Net +1

“In addition, the food was nice love the salmon Benedict more than the lumber jack, but still thought it was good.”
Seabass curry Net +1

“I had the seabass curry. It was amazing, every bite a delight. Wasn’t crazy about the AED120 price but it was borderline worth it.”
Sourdough jack beef burger Net +1

“On the other hand, the Sourdough Jack beef burger was a highlight of the meal. The beef was juicy and cooked to perfection, complemented by fresh vegetables and cheese. It was evident that care had been taken in selecting quality ingredients for this dish.”
Spicy tuna crispy Net +1

“Also, be sure to try the fire sourdough and the spicy tuna crispy.”
Tiramisu Net +1

“Especially when they gave us a scrumptious tiramisu dessert to finish our meal.”
Tiramisu milk cake Net +1

“The tiramisu milk cake was awesome.”
Torrija bread pudding Net +1

“Service from Fanta was lovely, food was delicious! The grilled shrimp tostadas and the Torrija bread pudding were the highlights.”
Turkish eggs Net +1

“I had a decent experience at this place. The food was good, especially the Turkish eggs. However, I was disappointed with the coffee as it was too bitter and strong, and the milk seemed to be burnt.”
Umami fries Net +1

“The umami fries are absolutely incredible. Easily one of the best I’ve had! The tangy and cheesy flavors work so well together, and they were so addictive that I genuinely wished I had ordered another serving.”
Wagyu beef burger Net +1

“The food and service were wonderful. We had the chicken quesadilla and wagyu beef burger. The burger was alright (though still tasty!) but the quesadilla was phenomenal! And Khalil’s service in particular was amazing. Will be returning.”

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Cappuccino Net +1

“The coffee had really nice cocoa notes to it even though we had a cappuccino and a latte you could really get the bean’s flavour.”
Latte Net +1

“The coffee had really nice cocoa notes to it even though we had a cappuccino and a latte you could really get the bean’s flavour.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check Specials. Ask what is currently on the seasonal or special menu; it changes regularly and is a major reason repeat diners return.

Share Plates. Sharing lets you sample more of the creative menu, and is useful given that some reviewers found the plates small for their price.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Ground Floor - Mercato Mall - Jumeira St

Jumeirah - Jumeira First, Dubai

04 548 1477

Mon	9:00 AM – 10:45 PM
Tue	9:00 AM – 10:45 PM
Wed	9:00 AM – 10:45 PM
Thu	9:00 AM – 10:45 PM
Fri	9:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Sat	9:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Sun	9:00 AM – 10:45 PM

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Common Concerns

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Higher Prices

Several diners consider Slab expensive, especially because many plates are relatively small.

Mall Noise

Because it is inside a mall, the dining area can become noisy during busy hours.

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The Bottom Line

Slab - mercato is a contemporary restaurant and café in Jumeirah’s Mercato Mall, with a short menu that changes seasonally. It suits diners who like trying carefully developed flavours rather than sticking to a fixed, familiar menu. The Chef Salmon, chicken quesadilla, roasted beet salad and Sourdough Jack beef burger are among the dishes reviewers have called out, while the menu also works well for sharing.

Breakfast is a strong reason to visit: the Slab Big Breakfast and Breakfast Tacos both received 10/10 feedback. For drinks, the Carrot Detox is described as fresh and refreshing, and the coffee and pastries have attracted plenty of praise. The umami fries and crispy brussel sprouts are useful side orders to consider, although coffee quality has not been completely consistent across visits.

The setting is bright, modern and relaxed, with spacious tables and a children’s play area mentioned in reviews. It is still a mall restaurant, so expect noise during busy hours. Prices are another consideration: several diners found the food expensive, particularly when smaller plates are involved, though one AED120 seabass curry review felt the dish was nearly worth it.

If you are driving, the mall location also brings the convenience of parking.