Syrovarnya by Novikov (Cheesefarm) | Cыроварня - Dubai Festival City Mall

Syrovarnya by Novikov (Cheesefarm) | Cыроварня - Dubai Festival City Mall

Dubai Festival City

Italian restaurant Closed 0 589 855 543

Syrovarnya by Novikov in Dubai Festival City is an Italian-Russian restaurant built around in-house cheese production. Reviews point to the fresh burrata and stracciatella, well-made pizza and pasta, and a warm setting with outdoor seating overlooking the Festival City fountains.

Reputation Score
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248 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Fresh cheese

In-house cheeses are a genuine draw, with burrata, stracciatella and cheese boards repeatedly praised for freshness and flavour.

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Strong pizza

Pizza gets specific praise for its blistered or crisp-light crust, fresh toppings and balanced cheese.

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What to Eat at Syrovarnya by Novikov (Cheesefarm) | Cыроварня - Dubai Festival City Mall

These items at Syrovarnya by Novikov (Cheesefarm) | Cыроварня - Dubai Festival City Mall got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 5

  1. Napoleon dessert Net +6
    “The cheese was excellent, the grill dishes were absolutely delicious, and the Napoleon dessert was one of the best we’ve had.”
  2. Cheese platter Net +4
    “We also started with a fantastic cheese platter that showcased their high quality selection.”
  3. Chicken shashlik Net +2
    “The chicken shashlik was tender and full of flavour, cooked just right.”
  4. Seafood pizza Net +2
    “The food was delicious, we loved their seafood pizza.”
  5. Stracciatella Net +2
    “The burrata and stracciatella were excellent, and the pizza was very good as well.”
Honorable mentions (37)
  1. Aperol spritzes Net +1
    “The Aperol and Limoncello spritzes were refreshing and ideal for the warm weather, making for an easy, enjoyable dining experience.”
  2. Artisanal cheese board Net +1
    “We tried their artisanal cheese board and the creamy burrata, and both were incredibly flavorful and beautifully presented.”
  3. Baby chicken Net +1
    “I fell in love with their Super delicious special Cheese platter, delicious Baby Chicken and yummy Firewood Kebab Pizza.”
  4. Beef cutlets Net +1
    “The beef cutlets were a standout, and the cocktails were fantastic.”
  5. Beef stroganoff Net +1
    “Food is fantastic and the service is exceptional. The view of Dubai Creek is so pretty at sunset and the ambience of the restaurant is wonderful! Two days in a row - wish we had discovered it sooner. Try the beef stroganoff, bruschetta and chicken soup! And don’t forget the pickles and pickles tomatoes!!”
  6. Beef with creamy mashed potatoes Net +1
    “The Bellini cocktails were refreshing and perfectly made, and the beef with creamy mashed potatoes was absolutely delicious—tender, flavorful, and comforting.”
  7. Berry coupe Net +1
    “The mocktails were genuinely impressive — the berry coupe and passion fruit sour both looked and tasted like proper craft drinks.”
  8. Bruschetta Net +1
    “Food is fantastic and the service is exceptional. The view of Dubai Creek is so pretty at sunset and the ambience of the restaurant is wonderful! Two days in a row - wish we had discovered it sooner. Try the beef stroganoff, bruschetta and chicken soup! And don’t forget the pickles and pickles tomatoes!!”
  9. Burrata Net +1
    “The burrata was outstanding and definitely worth trying.”
  10. Burrata with roasted tomato and herb oil Net +1
    “Burrata with roasted tomato and herb oil was spot on, and the Napoleon cake for dessert was flaky, creamy, and exactly what it should be.”
  11. Burrata with tomato confit Net +1
    “The burrata with tomato confit was a standout: creamy, perfectly portioned, and well balanced with the tomato’s sweetness.”
  12. Cheese cakes Net +1
    “Really loved their super delicious desserts. Must try are the Carrot cake and Cheese Cakes 🍰”
  13. Cheese tasting board Net +1
    “The cheese tasting board was a nice touch too, a good variety of textures and flavors to work through slowly.”
  14. Chicken and mushroom pizza Net +1
    “We ordered the chicken and mushroom pizza, and it was an absolute winner — perfectly cooked, flavourful, and really satisfying.”
  15. Chicken soup Net +1
    “Food is fantastic and the service is exceptional. The view of Dubai Creek is so pretty at sunset and the ambience of the restaurant is wonderful! Two days in a row - wish we had discovered it sooner. Try the beef stroganoff, bruschetta and chicken soup! And don’t forget the pickles and pickles tomatoes!!”
  16. Duck with buckwheat Net +1
    “We also tried the truffle pasta and the duck with buckwheat, and both dishes were absolutely delicious. Everything was well prepared and full of flavour.”
  17. Firewood kebab pizza Net +1
    “I fell in love with their Super delicious special Cheese platter, delicious Baby Chicken and yummy Firewood Kebab Pizza.”
  18. Honey cake Net +1
    “For dessert, I had both the carrot cake and the honey cake. Both were delicious, but honestly, I’d recommend the honey cake more, it really stood out.”
  19. Lamb kebab Net +1
    “The seafood pizza was melting in the mouth, the salads were super fresh and tasty, and the lamb kebab was juicy and perfectly cooked.”
  20. Limoncello spritzes Net +1
    “The Aperol and Limoncello spritzes were refreshing and ideal for the warm weather, making for an easy, enjoyable dining experience.”
  21. Mango & passion cake Net +1
    “For dessert, we tried the Mango & Passion Cake with Herbal Altay tea, which was a lovely ending to the dinner.”
  22. Margaritas Net +1
    “the margaritas are hands down some of the best we’ve had in dubai 10/10.”
  23. Meat dumplings Net +1
    “I would definitely recommend it, especially the meat dumplings!”
  24. Mille-feuille Net +1
    “Highly recommend ordering the mille-feuille for dessert—it’s the perfect end to the meal.”
  25. Mille-feuille topped with fresh raspberries Net +1
    “We finished with a mille-feuille topped with fresh raspberries, flaky and not overly sweet.”
  26. Passion fruit sour Net +1
    “The mocktails were genuinely impressive — the berry coupe and passion fruit sour both looked and tasted like proper craft drinks.”
  27. Pear pizza Net +1
    “The pear pizza was definitely the highlight—such a unique combination of flavors, perfectly balanced and incredibly tasty.”
  28. Pelmenis Net +1
    “We ordered the pelmenis and the cheese platter, and both were excellent.”
  29. Pizza Net +1
    “We ordered pizza and cocktails- everything was very tasty and well presented.”
  30. Pizza with stracciatella and mortadella Net +1
    “The pizza with stracciatella and mortadella was the standout — beautifully balanced with fresh ingredients and a perfectly blistered crust.”
  31. Russian meatballs Net +1
    “we also ordered the russian meatballs and they were incredibly savory and flavorful.”
  32. Shashlik Net +1
    “The shashlik was cooked to perfection juicy, flavorful, and expertly prepared.”
  33. Sour cream cake Net +1
    “They also have a fantastic range of desserts, we’ve tried sour cream cake which was delicious.”
  34. Special cheese platter Net +1
    “I fell in love with their Super delicious special Cheese platter, delicious Baby Chicken and yummy Firewood Kebab Pizza.”
  35. Tiramisu Net +1
    “To top it off, the drinks were refreshing and the Tiramisu was the perfect ending to the meal.”
  36. Truffle pasta Net +1
    “We also tried the truffle pasta and the duck with buckwheat, and both dishes were absolutely delicious. Everything was well prepared and full of flavour.”
  37. Truffle pizza Net +1
    “I tried the truffle pizza, and the cheese was absolutely amazing, rich, fresh, and full of flavor.”

Drinks 4

  1. Bellini cocktails Net +1
    “The Bellini cocktails were refreshing and perfectly made, and the beef with creamy mashed potatoes was absolutely delicious—tender, flavorful, and comforting.”
  2. Berry sangria Net +1
    “Drinks were just as memorable — a vibrant berry sangria and a passion fruit cocktail that was tangy and refreshing.”
  3. Herbal altay tea Net +1
    “For dessert, we tried the Mango & Passion Cake with Herbal Altay tea, which was a lovely ending to the dinner.”
  4. Passion fruit cocktail Net +1
    “Drinks were just as memorable — a vibrant berry sangria and a passion fruit cocktail that was tangy and refreshing.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Napoleon. Leave room for the Napoleon dessert; several reviews single it out for delicate layers, creaminess and balanced sweetness.

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Choose outdoors. For an evening atmosphere, ask for outdoor seating to catch views of the DFC fountain and Dubai Creek.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Dubai Festival City Mall, Festival Bay, The Market Island, G-Floor
Al Kheeran - Dubai Festival City, Dubai
0 589 855 543
Mon12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sat12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sun12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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The Bottom Line

Syrovarnya by Novikov is a cheese-focused Italian-Russian restaurant in Dubai Festival City, with fresh cheeses made in-house and a menu that moves between pizza, pasta and Eastern European comfort food. The clearest reason to visit is the combination of burrata or a cheese platter with a proper meal; the truffle pasta, Russian meatballs and chicken shashlik also receive specific praise. Dessert is not an afterthought.

The Napoleon is repeatedly described as flaky, light and well balanced, while the mille-feuille, honey cake and other pastries also earn strong mentions. Drinks are another draw, with creative cocktails, Bellinis, spritzes and impressive mocktails appearing throughout the reviews. The room is warm and wood-toned rather than formal, with indoor and outdoor seating, occasional live music and attentive service.

Choose the outdoor area if you want to see the Dubai Festival City fountain shows and Dubai Creek. For drivers, one reviewer specifically notes free self-parking at the hotel. An indoor smoking area is also mentioned, so it is worth checking the seating arrangement if that affects your comfort.

No customer-reported prices were supplied, so ask for current menu costs before ordering.

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