Terracotta Cafe & Restaurant - Dubai

Name: Terracotta Cafe & Restaurant - Dubai
Address: G03-05, WADI AL SAFA 3, Majan, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143956777

Majan

Restaurant Open now 04 395 6777

Terracotta Cafe & Restaurant is a multi-cuisine casual dining spot in Majan, with Uzbeki, Continental, Italian and Indian dishes alongside coffee and tea. Reviews make it appealing for relaxed catch-ups, especially if you want to try dishes such as khachapuri or shakshuka in a cosy indoor or outdoor setting.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

1,854 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Generous portions

Several reviews describe the portions as large, including the dinner plates and khachapuri.

Outdoor seating

The outdoor tables are a strong choice when the weather is comfortable, while indoor seating includes sofas and spacious tables.

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What to Eat at Terracotta Cafe & Restaurant - Dubai

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

Food 2

69 Dirham special Net +2

“We got the 69 dirham special it was delicious and beyond my expectation. Shafic was absolutely a pleasure, he gave superb service.”
Eggs benny’s Net +2

“Our Eggs Benny’s were lush and the coffees delish.”

Honorable mentions (31)

Beshbarmak Net +1

“And I was amazed that they had so wide range of food, different cuisine, they even have my country Kazakhstan' national food - Beshbarmak, and also my favourite dish Plov.”
Bishbarmok Net +1

“We came for the Uzbek food which we’ve never had before and the bishbarmok (clear soup) absolutely blew me away.”
Borsch Net +1

“One of my favorites here is their borsch – hands down better than what I’ve had at many Russian restaurants. Rich in flavor, perfectly balanced. Their selection of Russian dishes also caught me by surprise – not only do they offer a great variety, but everything is cooked to perfection.”
Butter chicken with rice and naan Net +1

“I had the butter chicken with rice and naan and it was delicious! A bit spicy though but very good.”
Carrot cake Net +1

“Amazing desserts (I tried Cheese cake and Carrot cake) and good sized portions.”
Cheese cake Net +1

“Amazing desserts (I tried Cheese cake and Carrot cake) and good sized portions.”
Chicken and rice Net +1

“My friend had the chicken and rice, very tasty as well.”
Chicken pot pie Net +1

“We ordered the club sandwich, chicken pot pie, and khachpuri - all were delicious and expertly made.”
Club sandwich Net +1

“We ordered the club sandwich, chicken pot pie, and khachpuri - all were delicious and expertly made.”
Dina’s dates cake Net +1

“- Cappuccino (20 AED) - 8/10 - Dina’s dates Cake ( 12 AED) 10/10”
Dino's carrot cake Net +1

“The omelette soufflé with turkey ham, beef bacon n cherry tomatoes and Dino's carrot cake was yum.”
Hadi's healthy breakfast Net +1

“Great cafe with a proper Italian vibe and real Lavazza coffee. I've had the chef create a new breakfast menu item for me, ''Hadi's Healthy Breakfast'', pictured. Absolutely lovely meal of 3 eggs, 1 whole avocado, salad and bread mmmmmmm YUMMY!!”
Hakka chicken noodles Net +1

“The noodles were amazing, Hakka chicken noodles. And the servers are nice,Roberto was so helpful. Thank you. The portions are goood”
Khachpuri Net +1

“We ordered the club sandwich, chicken pot pie, and khachpuri - all were delicious and expertly made.”
Koza tushonka Net +1

“Beyond my fairly high expectations! First off, amazed by the inetrior design and set-up, the staff's friendliness and hospitality. The menu was so widely ranged and they have Uzbeki specialties (I met the Uzbek chef Mohamed who delivered my flaming Koza Tushonka and granted our special off-the-menu dietery request). The Virgin Mojito was delicious, one of the best in Dubailand! The food, especially the lamb, was mouthwatering! They packed the leftovers for me in sustainable packaging and gave me a full priced menu as well! The perfect service seemed to never end, until the moment you leave the restaurant. Special thanks to JJ and Roberto to make this happen and set the standard of great hospitality towards their guests. Thank you so much!”
Mediterranean salad Net +1

“Another must-try is their Mediterranean salad – fresh, crisp vegetables, a great portion size, and a well-balanced dressing make it a perfect, light yet satisfying dish.”
Nutella and lotus pancake desert Net +1

“But today Ivan surprised us even more: not only we had the best food and best service but also we got this amazing Nutella and lotus pancake desert that made us crazy!! It was delicious!”
Nutella frappe Net +1

“Also, Im not a coffee lover but loved their Nutella frappe.”
Omelette soufflé with turkey ham, beef bacon n cherry tomatoes Net +1

“The omelette soufflé with turkey ham, beef bacon n cherry tomatoes and Dino's carrot cake was yum.”
Pancakes Net +1

“Oh yes, they make the best pancakes in the world! Never had such delicious pancakes. Give them a try”
Pesto pasta Net +1

“Food.. Terracotta special salad simply awesome, Yummy Pesto Pasta & potato chilly fry and Pizza”
Plov Net +1

“and also my favourite dish Plov. At first, I was planning to order some Chinese food, but then when I found out that the chef is Uzbekistani, I was so sure that the Plov must be very yummy here and it was!!! On top of it, I ordered some food to take away, it was that delicious.”
Salmon salad Net +1

“Everything on the menu is good. Burgers to avo toast to their salmon salad (my fav!).”
Salmon with brown rice with nuts and a healthy greek yogurt dressing Net +1

“They have now a healthy option which is delicious. You can make your own salad or your own main course. I had the salmon with brown rice with nuts and a healthy greek yogurt dressing ==>> LOOK AT THE PLATING 🥰”
Salmon with veg Net +1

“Fantastic 69 dirhams special - had the salad, soup and salmon with veg and was very tasty!”
Shakshuka Net +1

“Dorzi thank you for your service was amazing as always !Smiley helpful and kind. I am regular customer in Terracotta and I always get shakshuka never fails to impress me and here is the proof”
Slice of apple pie with icecream Net +1

“Recently tried their slice of apple pie with icecream, and proudly joined the clean plate club!”
Terracotta special salad Net +1

“Food.. Terracotta special salad simply awesome, Yummy Pesto Pasta & potato chilly fry and Pizza”
Waffles seasonal fruit Net +1

“My food was AMAZING!!! The service was GREAT!!! I got waffles with seasonal fruit... ON POINT!!👌👌👌👌 I honestly think that was the best waffle I've ever had. And the service was amazing!! SO GOOD. The look of the whole place was also REALLY cute. The rest of my group got different dishes and LOVED them”
White past with beef Net +1

“White past with beef was definitely something new and tasty yummy”
Avo toast Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Everything on the menu is good. Burgers to avo toast to their salmon salad (my fav!).”

Drinks 4

Cappuccino Net +1

“- Cappuccino (20 AED) - 8/10 - Dina’s dates Cake ( 12 AED) 10/10”
Lavazza coffee Net +1

“Great cafe with a proper Italian vibe and real Lavazza coffee. I've had the chef create a new breakfast menu item for me, ''Hadi's Healthy Breakfast'', pictured. Absolutely lovely meal of 3 eggs, 1 whole avocado, salad and bread mmmmmmm YUMMY!!”
Moroccan tea Net +1

“They also have good Moroccan tea and coffee menu is good too.”
Virgin mojito Net +1

“Beyond my fairly high expectations! First off, amazed by the inetrior design and set-up, the staff's friendliness and hospitality. The menu was so widely ranged and they have Uzbeki specialties (I met the Uzbek chef Mohamed who delivered my flaming Koza Tushonka and granted our special off-the-menu dietery request). The Virgin Mojito was delicious, one of the best in Dubailand! The food, especially the lamb, was mouthwatering! They packed the leftovers for me in sustainable packaging and gave me a full priced menu as well! The perfect service seemed to never end, until the moment you leave the restaurant. Special thanks to JJ and Roberto to make this happen and set the standard of great hospitality towards their guests. Thank you so much!”

What to Avoid (7)

Food 6

Burger Net −1

“Despite clearly asking for no jalapeños due to my spice intolerance, my burger arrived after a long wait, fully loaded with them. Worse, I found a slice of unmelted cheese still in its plastic wrapper inside the burger an unacceptable oversight. The staff attempted a quick fix by just swapping the bun and removing the jalapeños, but the spicy taste lingered.”
Cheeseburger Net −1

“We ordered fish and chips, cheeseburger and mozzarella sticks. The food was looking stunning- big portions, nice garnish. With the first bite I was disappointed. The fish didn’t have any taste and it was super soft. I would say like watery mashed potatoes. It must have been frozen. It was served with tartar sauce, but it didn’t taste like tartar. I think it didn’t even have pickles. Mozzarella sticks were kind of empty inside, but the sauce was very tasty! Seriously it goes great with the sticks and even with fries. Yummy! The burger meat flavour was super strong, but I don’t even know what to compare it to. It wasn’t any specific spices, but taste like one of those poor quality “vegan meats”.”
Chicken wings Net −1

“Ordered the chicken wings, but what arrived was completely inedible. They were rock-hard frozen, stale, and had a terrible, stinking smell the moment we opened the container.”
Fish and chips Net −1

“We ordered fish and chips, cheeseburger and mozzarella sticks. The food was looking stunning- big portions, nice garnish. With the first bite I was disappointed. The fish didn’t have any taste and it was super soft. I would say like watery mashed potatoes. It must have been frozen. It was served with tartar sauce, but it didn’t taste like tartar. I think it didn’t even have pickles.”
Lamb chop steak Net −1

“I tried their lamb chop steak. Even though their food presenting and arts are great, taste was not so. Sauces they used here the same pizza sauce. It was not great with lamb chop. Lamb was also hard and brushy.”
Pasta with cheese Net −1

“Avocado toast without avocado, pasta with cheese without cheese etc. Poor food quality and whenever I asked specific they charge me extra so now I only go for a drink..”

Drinks 1

Tea Net −1

“Kinda new to see tea served with sugar syrup instead of sugar!! You ruined all the food items already and now finding a way to ruin your drinks as well? I don’t know if the owner is intentionally trying to kill his business or something”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check orders. Check customised dishes when they arrive, especially if you have an ingredient request or intolerance.

Allow time. Allow extra time for meals; some reviews describe slow food service and longer waits.

Plan the visit

Practical details

G03-05, WADI AL SAFA 3

Wadi Al Safa 3 - Majan, Dubai

04 395 6777

Mon	9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tue	9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wed	9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thu	9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Fri	9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat	9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun	9:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Order accuracy

One recent diner received avocado toast without avocado and pasta without cheese, then was charged extra for specific requests.

Delivery quality

A delivery review reported chicken wings arriving frozen, stale and smelling bad.

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The Bottom Line

Terracotta Cafe & Restaurant is a relaxed multi-cuisine restaurant in Majan with a notably wide menu. You can come for breakfast, coffee and cake, or a full meal; reviews specifically mention shakshuka, eggs Benedict, khachapuri and Uzbek dishes such as plov and beshbarmak. That range makes it useful for groups who do not all want the same style of food.

The setting is a recurring draw. Diners describe cosy sofas, spacious seating, a reading corner and outdoor tables, making it workable for catch-ups, studying or a long coffee break. Outdoor seating is nicest in good weather, while football screenings can make the indoor room noisy.

Street parking is available, although finding a space may be harder on weekends or at busy times. Value is another theme: reviews mention generous portions, reasonable prices and a 69-dirham special with salad, soup, salmon and vegetables. Breakfast and desserts receive particularly specific praise, including the pancakes, carrot cake and Nutella frappe.

Service is usually described as friendly and attentive, but waits have been slow for some diners. There are also clear inconsistencies in the feedback. Recent complaints include incorrect orders, poor delivery quality and a serious report of cheese left in plastic inside a burger, so check customised dishes carefully when they arrive.