Social

Name: Social
Address: Crescent Rd, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97148182155

Palm Jumeirah

Italian restaurant Closed 04 818 2155

Social is a contemporary Italian restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, with a menu that moves between traditional family recipes and modern presentation. Reviews highlight its tasting menu, open-kitchen chef’s table experiences and dishes such as beef tartare, lobster pasta and table-side tiramisu.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

322 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Chef’s Table

A chef’s table can seat you directly in front of the kitchen, adding an open-view element to the meal.

Tasting Menu

One repeat diner has returned for Social’s tasting menu on three occasions without being disappointed.

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What to Eat at Social

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Social, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 1

Beef tartare Net +2

“Beef tartare as well.”

Honorable mentions (36)

7 Course surprise menu Net +1

“We chose the 7 course surprise menu and it was fantastic. It was more than dining, it was an adventure. The service was amazing: courteous, friendly and casually pleasant. The portions were rather to big than too small and very delicious.”
Australian lamb chop Net +1

“The Australian Lamb Chop was excellent, however the paccheri pasta of the Seafood Paccheri lacked seasoning although the sauce was fine.”
Beef carpaccio Net +1

“While the appetizers were good (The beef carpaccio is excellent), our wine was served to our table AFTER our food was served which was a first for all of us.”
Beetroot macaroon with wasabi Net +1

“We started off with some molecular olives as pre appetizers with burst in the mouth goodness, along with a selection of savoury macaroons by the chef as appetizers. We loved the cucumber macaroon with yogurt filling and beetroot macaroon with wasabi.”
Black truffle menu Net +1

“Went here to try the black truffle menu one evening. They give you a selection of breads to have with fresh olive oil while you wait. The food was lovely and each dish had very unique flavour combinations that I didn’t even know was possible! Although towards the end of our meal I personally started finding the black truffle taste overwhelming so that’s how I found out I can only have black truffle in small doses. My husband however enjoyed his meal throughly and helped finish my share as well.”
Bone stake Net +1

“The bone stake is beyond praise!!! It was a meat "dessert" without exaggeration!”
Buratta starter Net +1

“Beef tartare and buratta starter was good.”
Cacio e pepe ravioli Net +1

“The cacio e pepe ravioli, with a perfectly cooked egg inside, was absolutely incredible—a creative and luxurious twist on a classic.”
Cannoli Net +1

“Highly recommend the meatballs and the spaghetti vongole. And for dessert, don’t miss the tiramisu espresso with a cannoli.”
Chef's tiramisu Net +1

“The chef's tiramisu was also very creative, interesting with a delicate and fluffy cream!”
Crusted fish Net +1

“Crusted fish excellent.”
Cucumber macaroon with yogurt filling Net +1

“We started off with some molecular olives as pre appetizers with burst in the mouth goodness, along with a selection of savoury macaroons by the chef as appetizers. We loved the cucumber macaroon with yogurt filling and beetroot macaroon with wasabi.”
Deconstructed tiramisu Net +1

“Lastly, the deconstructed tiramisu, an artistic presentation by the pastry chef that not only delighted our eyes but also amazed our taste buds, leaving an indelible impression of pastry excellence.”
Drop me down tiramisu Net +1

“Had the pleasure of eating here twice during our 5 night stay at the Waldorf. Really loved the atmosphere from the miniature walking in. Our waiter Hopeson was fantastic both times, food was delicious and our main recommendation was the drop me down tiramisu.”
Eggs with truffle Net +1

“Eggs with truffle cooked for 1.5 hours at 61*C, wonderful fagottelli alla carbonara and many more!”
Fagotelli Net +1

“For the mains, tried the Fagotelli and the gnocchi. I preferred the Fagotelli more.”
Fagottelli alla carbonara Net +1

“Eggs with truffle cooked for 1.5 hours at 61*C, wonderful fagottelli alla carbonara and many more!”
Lasagna Net +1

“The lasagna, in particular, was simply the best we've ever had-perfectly prepared and bursting with flavor.”
Lasagne ravioli Net +1

“I am giving two stars because the lasagne ravioli that my wife ordered (lucky her) were delicious and creative, however this was not enough to save me from the disappointment that I had from being served this food.”
Lobster tagliatelle Net +1

“• Lobster Tagliatelle – perfectly cooked pasta with a rich yet elegant sauce”
Molecular olives Net +1

“We started off with some molecular olives as pre appetizers with burst in the mouth goodness, along with a selection of savoury macaroons by the chef as appetizers.”
Nonna's cake Net +1

“The Food: Must try the truffle pizza, parmigiana, and nonna's cake!Highly recommended!”
Pasta carbonara Net +1

“Pasta carbonara are just incredible.”
Pineapple creomax with chocolate and coconut Net +1

“The next was the star dish - the pineapple creomax with chocolate and coconut - the arrangement and the meringue, was a visual treat and was very well backed up by the taste. If you have to choose one dish, it would be the dessert ! Highly recommended!”
Sea bass Net +1

“The food was exceptional. I had a truffle pasta and my wife ordered the sea bass - both perfectly prepared.”
Sea bass fillet with carrot, zucchini and wildberries Net +1

“Sea bass fillet with carrot, zucchini and wildberries - the sea bass was cooked to perfection, and the berry reduction on the plate was a subtle mix of sweet and savory flavors which blended very well with the fish. This dish was light and tasted splendid ! Highly recommended!”
Spaghetti vongole Net +1

“Highly recommend the meatballs and the spaghetti vongole. And for dessert, don’t miss the tiramisu espresso with a cannoli.”
Steak tartar with pistachio Net +1

“I’ll never forget that I had the best steak tartar with pistachio in my life there back in 2021 - and it has kept me coming back ever since.”
Strawberry creme brulee with bloody mary on top along with frozen strawberry chips Net +1

“After the mains we had a pre dessert / pallete cleanser which turned out to be one of the most creative dishes we have tasted- a strawberry creme brulee with bloody Mary on top along with frozen strawberry chips- hats off to the chef for even thinking this up. The strawberry and chocolate combination was really delicious and had us wanting for more. The presentation was amazing and showed the creative flair the chef is known for.”
Tasting menu Net +1

“I’ve done the tasting menu at Social on 3 different occasions as well as returned for a la carte selections and it absolutely never disappoints!”
Tiramisu Net +1

“The tiramisu was like nothing I’ve experienced before.”
Tiramisu espresso Net +1

“Highly recommend the meatballs and the spaghetti vongole. And for dessert, don’t miss the tiramisu espresso with a cannoli.”
Tiramisu with a special live experience Net +1

“Now, let's talk about the food. Social Italian offers an impressive array of Italian dishes, but what truly stood out was their new invention – the Tiramisu with a special live experience. This dessert was nothing short of spectacular. The Chef presented it to us with a captivating live preparation right at our table. It was a visual and gustatory delight that elevated our dining experience to a whole new level. The combination of flavors and textures in the Tiramisu was a revelation, showcasing the culinary creativity of the chef.”
Truffle pasta Net +1

“The food was exceptional. I had a truffle pasta and my wife ordered the sea bass - both perfectly prepared.”
Truffle pizza Net +1

“The Food: Must try the truffle pizza, parmigiana, and nonna's cake!Highly recommended!”
Fettucine with black truffles Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The Fettucine with Black Truffles was also fine.”

Drinks 2

Basil tortellini with lyo mozarella powder and tomato water Net +1

“The main course was basil tortellini with lyo mozarella powder and tomato water - we loved the combination with mozarella poweder and basil, tasted very good, and was surprisingly filling as well.”
Special negroni cocktail Net +1

“I loved their special negroni cocktail.”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

Pesto pasta Net −1

“We had really sad and bad experience , pesto pasta seems to be spinach sauce pasta but for didn’t taste like pesto pasta!!”
Seafood paccheri Net −1

“The Australian Lamb Chop was excellent, however the paccheri pasta of the Seafood Paccheri lacked seasoning although the sauce was fine.”
Veal cutlet Net −1

“HOWEVER the veal cutlet was probably one of the worst things I have been served in a restaurant. You can see the uninspired square of meat in the attached picture. “No matter” I thought, as I was there to eat the food and not look at it. To my surprise, this veal cutlet tasted even worse than it looked. It somehow found a way to be both dry and super greasy at the same time. It also seemed to be seasoned with what appeared to be an entire salt mine.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Ask Recommendations. Ask your server for guidance; one review specifically recommends this, especially when choosing between inventive dishes.

Consider Tasting. If you enjoy surprise menus, consider the tasting menu; a repeat diner has tried it three times.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Crescent Rd

The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

04 818 2155

Mon	6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Tue	6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Wed	6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Thu	6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Fri	6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat	6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun	6:30 PM – 10:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Slow Service

One recent visit involved very slow service, which affected the overall experience despite good food.

Order Confusion

A reviewer had to repeat the order several times and received no cutlery initially.

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The Bottom Line

Social is a contemporary Italian restaurant in Palm Jumeirah where the meal can be as much about presentation and interaction as the food itself. You can order à la carte, try a tasting menu, or ask about a chef’s table with a view into the kitchen. Beef tartare, lasagna and lobster pasta are among the dishes that receive specific praise.

Dessert is a strong part of the experience. Reviews mention a table-side live preparation of the tiramisu, while other favourites include Nonna Maria Beef Polpette and truffle pizza. Some evenings also feature live music, so it is worth checking what is scheduled when booking.

The setting suits celebrations, couples and group dinners, and one reviewer used it for a company dinner with a personalised chef’s-table arrangement. There are a few reasons to be selective when ordering. One diner found the pesto pasta disappointing, particularly as a vegetarian option, and another felt that some pasta portions were very small.

Service is usually described as attentive and professional, but a recent visit reported slow service, missing cutlery and a confusing order process. The Waldorf Astoria setting also means pricing reflects the location, even though one reviewer felt the quality justified it.