Russian classics
Dumplings, borscht and other Russian dishes are repeatedly described as delicious, authentic and home-cooked.
SUVOROFF GRAND
Damac Hills
Suvoroff Grand is a Russian restaurant in Damac Hills serving Russian, European and Caucasian dishes. Reviews make it worth considering for classics such as dumplings and borscht, with breakfast, coffee and a quiet outdoor setting also available.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
103 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Wide choice
The menu combines a large selection of Russian classics with international food.
Quiet setting
The quiet atmosphere and patio suit remote work or a relaxed lunch away from busier seating.
Outdoor seating
The outdoor seating is described as cosy and relaxing, with a patio offering a quieter option.
Breakfast favourite
The omelette received a specific 10/10 rating from a breakfast visitor.
Fast service
One lunch review found the staff lovely and service fast, despite noting a small vegetable portion.
Clean interior
A dinner review praised the beautiful ambience and described the restaurant as very clean.
Coffee break
Coffee is a recurring draw, with one review calling the coffee amazing and another praising the mocha.
What to Eat at SUVOROFF GRAND How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For SUVOROFF GRAND, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of SUVOROFF GRAND, 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
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Borscht Net +2
“The borscht? A masterpiece.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The borscht? A masterpiece.”May 2025
“There weren't enough dumplings with cherries and I didn't like them, but the other dishes I tried were good. Borscht, carbonara, sea bass.”January 2024
Honorable mentions (16)
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Beef cutlets Net +1
“On this occasion, we went for Beef Stroganoff and Beef cutlets, both with mashed potatoes. I found the portions very reasonable and very tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“On this occasion, we went for Beef Stroganoff and Beef cutlets, both with mashed potatoes. I found the portions very reasonable and very tasty.”April 2024
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Carbonara Net +1
“There weren't enough dumplings with cherries and I didn't like them, but the other dishes I tried were good. Borscht, carbonara, sea bass.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“There weren't enough dumplings with cherries and I didn't like them, but the other dishes I tried were good. Borscht, carbonara, sea bass.”January 2024
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Chicken soup Net +1
“The best chicken soup in Dubai - recommended for any kids to maintain health”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The best chicken soup in Dubai - recommended for any kids to maintain health”February 2024
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Crispy eggplant Net +1
“We had dumplings, chicken and crispy eggplant.. All amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had dumplings, chicken and crispy eggplant.. All amazing.”April 2025
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Honey cake Net +1
“And don’t get me started on the honey cake — it’s what dreams are made of.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“And don’t get me started on the honey cake — it’s what dreams are made of.”May 2025
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Manti Net +1
“Excellent experience. Great food - delivered on time. The Vatrushka and Manti in particular were brilliant!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Excellent experience. Great food - delivered on time. The Vatrushka and Manti in particular were brilliant!”June 2025
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Mushroom soup Net +1
“I order some appetizers, the mocha coffee was to die for, the mushroom soup was amaaazing and presentation overall was out of this world.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I order some appetizers, the mocha coffee was to die for, the mushroom soup was amaaazing and presentation overall was out of this world.”February 2025
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Napoleon Net +1
“Napoleon is delicious, I want to come back for this more than once, but the milk girl was sickly sweet.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Napoleon is delicious, I want to come back for this more than once, but the milk girl was sickly sweet.”January 2024
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Omelette Net +1
“We took Omelette and pancakes. 10/10 for the omelette 👏”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We took Omelette and pancakes. 10/10 for the omelette 👏”April 2025
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Rye bread Net +1
“Also gifted my mom some rye bread to take home and she really loved it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Also gifted my mom some rye bread to take home and she really loved it.”January 2024
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Salad with shrimps and avocado Net +1
“I love this place,y favorite dishes is salad with shrimps and avocado”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I love this place,y favorite dishes is salad with shrimps and avocado”June 2024
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Salmon with grilled vegetables Net +1
“Tasty, I had salmon with grilled vegetables. Good portion of salmon, however the quantity of side vegetables portion is too small.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tasty, I had salmon with grilled vegetables. Good portion of salmon, however the quantity of side vegetables portion is too small.”September 2025
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Sea bass Net +1
“There weren't enough dumplings with cherries and I didn't like them, but the other dishes I tried were good. Borscht, carbonara, sea bass.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“There weren't enough dumplings with cherries and I didn't like them, but the other dishes I tried were good. Borscht, carbonara, sea bass.”January 2024
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Uzbek filaf Net +1
“Very nice restaurant. The uzbek filaf was amazing! My family enjoyed our dinner with special thanks to Blanka.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very nice restaurant. The uzbek filaf was amazing! My family enjoyed our dinner with special thanks to Blanka.”May 2024
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Vatrushka Net +1
“Excellent experience. Great food - delivered on time. The Vatrushka and Manti in particular were brilliant!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Excellent experience. Great food - delivered on time. The Vatrushka and Manti in particular were brilliant!”June 2025
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Beef stroganoff Net 0
Mixed feedback
“On this occasion, we went for Beef Stroganoff and Beef cutlets, both with mashed potatoes. I found the portions very reasonable and very tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“On this occasion, we went for Beef Stroganoff and Beef cutlets, both with mashed potatoes. I found the portions very reasonable and very tasty.”April 2024
Drinks 2
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Mocha coffee Net +1
“I order some appetizers, the mocha coffee was to die for, the mushroom soup was amaaazing and presentation overall was out of this world.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I order some appetizers, the mocha coffee was to die for, the mushroom soup was amaaazing and presentation overall was out of this world.”February 2025
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Sea buckthorn tea Net +1
“Sea buckthorn tea was good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Sea buckthorn tea was good.”January 2024
What to Avoid (5)
Food 4
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Beef rib Net −1
“Paid 110 Dirhams for a microscopic beef rib. This is not right. Either increase the portion to something normal or half the price. I really felt ripped off. Sorry guys but thats not right.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Paid 110 Dirhams for a microscopic beef rib. This is not right. Either increase the portion to something normal or half the price. I really felt ripped off. Sorry guys but thats not right.”January 2024
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Dumplings with cherries Net −1
“There weren't enough dumplings with cherries and I didn't like them, but the other dishes I tried were good.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“There weren't enough dumplings with cherries and I didn't like them, but the other dishes I tried were good.”January 2024
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Eggs and toasts Net −1
“Small portion of eggs and toasts for a ridiculous price Also they bring lemons with asking them and they charge us Also no white sugar at the Resturant Food taste average not worth the price The toast peaces re smaller then my 1 year old son hand”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Small portion of eggs and toasts for a ridiculous price Also they bring lemons with asking them and they charge us Also no white sugar at the Resturant Food taste average not worth the price The toast peaces re smaller then my 1 year old son hand”January 2026
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Rice pilaf Net −1
“Definitely a reason to come back, despite portions being too small for its price. The rice pilaf finished in couple of spoons and expensive!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Definitely a reason to come back, despite portions being too small for its price. The rice pilaf finished in couple of spoons and expensive!”January 2024
Drinks 1
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Americano Net −1
“Lovely cafe, but coffee is average - and over priced unfortunately 25aed for a small americano. The quality does not reflect the price. Tried a few times.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Lovely cafe, but coffee is average - and over priced unfortunately 25aed for a small americano. The quality does not reflect the price. Tried a few times.”March 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check portions. Ask about portion sizes before ordering, especially for beef dishes and pilaf, as several diners found them small.
Confirm water. Check bottled-water pricing before accepting it; one diner reported a 40 Aed charge for a small bottle.
Visit off-peak. For a quick lunch, consider a quieter time; one busy visit had one waiter and no order taken in 35 minutes.
Try the patio. Choose the outdoor patio if you want a quieter place to work or eat away from the main room.
Check discounts. If a breakfast discount is advertised, confirm it is applied to the bill; one diner received 20% instead of the advertised 30%.
Mind coffee cost. Check the coffee size and price before ordering: one review reported 25aed for a small americano.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mall
Al Hebiah Third - DAMAC Hills, Dubai
Common Concerns
Small portions
Several diners felt portions were too small for the prices, including a microscopic beef rib priced at 110 Dirhams.
High prices
Reviews repeatedly describe prices as higher than nearby restaurants and not always justified by the food or portion size.
Service gaps
A busy lunch ended without an order after 35 minutes because the sole waiter struggled to communicate.
Hygiene concern
One diner found a hair in a dish and felt the response lacked a proper apology or compensation.
Extra charges
A reviewer reported being charged 40 AED for a small bottle of water and for requested lemons.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
40 Aed
small bottle of water
“40 Aed for small bottle of water”Google review · August 2025
110 Dirhams
beef rib
“Paid 110 Dirhams for a microscopic beef rib”Google review · January 2024
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The Bottom Line
Suvoroff Grand is a Russian restaurant in Damac Hills with a menu spanning Russian classics, European dishes and Caucasian food. The clearest reasons to visit are the dumplings, borscht, chicken soup and syrniki, all specifically praised in reviews. Breakfast is another option, with one diner giving the omelette a 10/10 rating.
The setting gets good marks for its clean, modern interior, cosy outdoor seating and quiet patio. One reviewer found it suitable for remote work, while another enjoyed coffee, mushroom soup and a light lunch in a calm atmosphere. Service can be warm and attentive, but the experience is not completely consistent.
Value is the main caution. Multiple diners describe portions as small for the price, including a 110 Dirhams beef rib and pilaf that reportedly finished in a couple of spoons. A small bottle of water was reported at 40 Aed, and a small americano at 25aed.
Check prices and portion sizes before ordering. Busy periods may also bring delays: one lunch party left after 35 minutes without successfully placing an order. If you want a quieter visit, the patio is the more appealing choice.
Also confirm any advertised breakfast discount is reflected on the bill.