Tasca

Name: Tasca
Address: Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97147772231

Jumeirah

Portuguese restaurant Open now 04 777 2231

Tasca is a Portuguese restaurant on the sixth floor of Mandarin Oriental Jumeira in Jumeirah, pairing traditional flavours with a polished fine-dining setting. Reviews make the Pastéis de Nata, octopus dishes and sea-and-skyline views especially compelling reasons to visit.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

1,094 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Portuguese character

The cooking feels authentic yet refined, with Portuguese dishes retaining their roots while receiving a fine-dining treatment.

Sea views

The terrace and poolside seating look over the sea, with some tables also offering Dubai skyline views.

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What to Eat at Tasca

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

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Tuna cone Net +4

“My favorite were the tuna cones (texture was incredible). The hazelnut mousse was my favorite dessert. Nothing negative to comment. Overall a beautiful experience worth recommending.”
Pastéis de nata Net +2

“The Pastéis de Nata are, without question, the finest I've had in the UAE. Crisp, delicately caramelised, and wonderfully creamy, each bite felt like a little taste of home and brought back the comforting familiarity of Portugal.”

Honorable mentions (36)

Alvarinho Net +1

“The recommended cocktails were outstanding, and the Alvarinho paired with the seafood like pure magic.”
Atlantic rice dish Net +1

“All I can say is wow! We had the tasting menu and it was fantastic, especially the Atlantic rice dish. All of the food was innovate yet unpretentious.”
Beetroot salad Net +1

“We ordered the beetroot salad, tuna cone, and peri peri chicken ,all were excellent, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. We ended the meal with desserts, which were just as impressive.”
Bitoque Net +1

“The food is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! We went for the tasting menu with wine pairing and it didn't disappointed. Everything was incredibly tasteful, from the bread with the butter to the "bitoque". Great wine choices.”
Cataplana Net +1

“The drinks were delicious and food was outstanding even though I’m not a huge fan of Portuguese cuisine. The Cataplana, crab salad and custard pie were my favorites and I would be delighted to order them again (and again!).”
Coastal prawn rissole Net +1

“The first courses — particularly the tuna tartare cone and the coastal prawn rissole — were perfectly balanced in texture and flavour. The crisp elements never overwhelmed the delicacy of the seafood, and the spice was always precise rather than dominant.”
Crab meat with caviar Net +1

“Another starter that impressed me is crab meat with caviar. It is fresh and the portion is quite enough for two.”
Crab salad Net +1

“The drinks were delicious and food was outstanding even though I’m not a huge fan of Portuguese cuisine. The Cataplana, crab salad and custard pie were my favorites and I would be delighted to order them again (and again!).”
Crab torricado Net +1

“The Crab Torricado stood out for its harmony: high-quality caviar, deeply flavourful crab, and just the right crunch from the bread to create contrast without disrupting the balance.”
Custard pie Net +1

“The drinks were delicious and food was outstanding even though I’m not a huge fan of Portuguese cuisine. The Cataplana, crab salad and custard pie were my favorites and I would be delighted to order them again (and again!).”
Egg with mushrooms and truffle Net +1

“The egg with mushrooms and truffle marked a transition toward deeper, more structured flavours. I appreciated how every element remained distinguishable while contributing to a cohesive whole.”
Foie gras tartine Net +1

“We started with the Avocado Tempura, and I had the Foie Gras Tartine. While the tartine was superb, the tempura would have been more interesting if paired with a dip or a chutney.”
Garlic prawns Net +1

“The garlic prawns and spicy octopus, 5/5, delicious.”
Garlic shrimp Net +1

“I do like the appetizers and starters more than main dish, especially the garlic shrimp. The clever use of herbs make the shrimps even more tasty than ever. I can go again just for this seemingly simple but delicate dish.”
Gema alvarinho Net +1

“Wine - Gema Alvarinho (portugese white wine) This paired very well with the sea food.”
Goat dessert with salted caramel and orange blossom Net +1

“The desserts were extraordinary. The raspberry sorbet with caramelised almond and pudding was beautifully constructed, and the final goat dessert with salted caramel and orange blossom was elegant and complete.”
Golden egg Net +1

“The steak was absolutely delicious — perfectly cooked, tender, and packed with flavor. I also tried the golden egg, and it was equally impressive — rich, well-balanced, and beautifully presented. Overall, the quality of the food was top-notch, living up to the high standards you’d expect from a fine dining spot like Tasca.”
Green vegetable curry Net +1

“We continued with the Cherry Gazpacho Soup, Beetroot Tartare, Creamy Mushroom Rice, Cenoura Algarvia, Charcoal Grilled Asparagus and Polenta, and the Green Vegetable Curry. The curry was flavorful and prepared differently from the traditional Asian version, making it somewhat more interesting. Overall, the main dishes were well-executed and beautifully presented. However, they lacked some depth of flavor to our taste. We would have liked perhaps some more spices or a touch of chili to enrich them.”
Grilled atlantic seabass Net +1

“Grilled Atlantic Seabass 5/5 (it took too long to be served though)”
Grilled octopus Net +1

“Food, very fresh and tasty. Starter we had the clam which is so fresh and tasty. The main we took grilled octopus and wagyu which are also recommended.”
Hazelnut mousse Net +1

“My favorite were the tuna cones (texture was incredible). The hazelnut mousse was my favorite dessert. Nothing negative to comment. Overall a beautiful experience worth recommending.”
Lobster platter Net +1

“We celebrated our anniversary at Tasca with a bottle of Louis Roederer champagne and a stunning lobster platter. The setting was chic and romantic, with breathtaking views and flawless service. Every detail — from the food to the ambiance — made the evening truly special. A perfect spot for a memorable celebration.”
Mandarin orange Net +1

“Dessert - Mandarin Orange ( egg custard with mandarin sorbet ) & Rose Pavlova. Both the deserts are a must and to die for.”
Peri peri chicken Net +1

“We ordered the beetroot salad, tuna cone, and peri peri chicken ,all were excellent, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. We ended the meal with desserts, which were just as impressive.”
Raspberry sorbet with caramelised almond and pudding Net +1

“The desserts were extraordinary. The raspberry sorbet with caramelised almond and pudding was beautifully constructed, and the final goat dessert with salted caramel and orange blossom was elegant and complete.”
Rissóis Net +1

“The starters were exceptional and, for me, stole the show—especially the rissóis, which were beautifully executed and bursting with flavour while remaining true to their roots.”
Rose pavlova Net +1

“Dessert - Mandarin Orange ( egg custard with mandarin sorbet ) & Rose Pavlova. Both the deserts are a must and to die for.”
Seabass ceviche Net +1

“Seabass Ceviche 4/5”
Seabass with passion fruit from madeira Net +1

“The Seabass with passion fruit from Madeira was one of the most refreshing moments of the evening — bright, clean, and vibrant. It demonstrated how acidity can elevate rather than overpower a dish.”
Seafood rice Net +1

“The seafood rice, although more rustic in style, carried excellent balance — especially with the lime foam and rosemary ash adding complexity and lift. It felt comforting yet refined.”
Seafood soup Net +1

“Seafood soup 4/5”
Spicy octopus Net +1

“The garlic prawns and spicy octopus, 5/5, delicious.”
Steak with truffle, raw egg, and gold flakes Net +1

“As for the main dish, the steak with truffle, raw egg, and gold flakes seem too much for me. The taste overall is good but a bit complicated. For good steak, It makes not too much difference if u eat it here or any other good restaurants in the world.”
Wagyu arroz Net +1

“A special mention must go to the Wagyu Arroz. Every spoonful was rich, deeply satisfying, and incredibly comforting. It had that rare quality of feeling like a warm, nurturing embrace in the middle of life's chaos—a dish that doesn't just feed you, but genuinely comforts you.”
Wagyu short rib Net +1

“The wagyu short rib was technically impressive: tender, intensely flavourful, supported by elements like the orange emulsion and lettuce that restored balance to the richness.”
Francesinha Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Don’t miss the “Taste of Porto” menu currently on offer—the francesinha is to die for.”

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Wine pairing Net +1

“The food is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! We went for the tasting menu with wine pairing and it didn't disappointed. Everything was incredibly tasteful, from the bread with the butter to the "bitoque". Great wine choices.”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Avocado tempura Net −1

“We started with the Avocado Tempura, and I had the Foie Gras Tartine. While the tartine was superb, the tempura would have been more interesting if paired with a dip or a chutney.”
Grilled octopus with spinach and baby potato’s Net −1

“The stuff members were very friendly and accommodating, the grilled octopus with spinach and baby potato’s were over salty, the dessert was delicious though”
Portuguese seafood rice Net −1

“As the main, we had Portuguese seafood rice, to share between two, recommended by waiter. Had a paella feel. Presentation was as nice, portion good, but the sea food was pretty bland, and a high rice to seafood ratio. I would not recommend it. I would probably stick to tapas style dinning there and get a bunch of smaller plates. The paella was also pretty expensive for the ok dish that it was.”
Seafood paella Net −1

“All the dishes we ordered were excellent, except for the seafood paella.”
Signature seafood rice Net −1

“I did went back there to try their signature seafood rice, the food is very fresh but I don’t like the tomato base (which I had asked before ordering and get a no tomato base answer), and it’s too salty also.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Taste Porto. Ask whether the “Taste of Porto” menu is available; one reviewer specifically recommended it for the Francesinha.

Ask wines. Ask the team about Portuguese wines: reviewers found the recommendations knowledgeable and the selection distinctive.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Jumeirah Beach Road

Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1, Dubai

04 777 2231

Mon	5:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Tue	5:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Wed	5:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Thu	5:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fri	5:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Sat	5:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Sun	5:30 PM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Salt levels

Several diners found dishes too salty, including the grilled octopus, Francesinha and seafood rice.

Slow main

One reviewer rated the grilled Atlantic seabass highly but said it took too long to arrive.

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The Bottom Line

Tasca is a Portuguese restaurant on the sixth floor of Mandarin Oriental Jumeira in Jumeirah, with a terrace overlooking the sea and, from some tables, Dubai’s skyline. It suits a special dinner, anniversary, business meal or relaxed brunch, especially when the setting matters as much as the plate. The menu gives you plenty to explore, from Pastéis de Nata, tuna cones and rissóis to grilled octopus, Cataplana and Wagyu Arroz.

The tasting menu with wine pairing is a popular route for a fuller introduction, while Portuguese wines—particularly Alvarinho with seafood—are worth discussing with the team. Service is a consistent strength, with reviewers describing knowledgeable, friendly attention and thoughtful celebration touches. There are a few reasons to order selectively.

Several diners found individual dishes too salty, including grilled octopus, Francesinha and seafood rice; one seafood-rice review also found the dish bland, rice-heavy and expensive. Portions may feel small to some diners, and one seabass order took too long. Ask for a terrace or poolside table if views are important, and use the convenient valet outside the entrance.