Tonos Greek Restaurant

Tonos Greek Restaurant

Downtown Dubai

Greek restaurant Open now 0 581 391 113

Tonos is a Greek restaurant in Downtown Dubai serving Mediterranean favourites alongside shisha. Reviews highlight dishes such as grilled octopus and taramosalata, while the Burj Khalifa views, relaxed Greek-style interiors and attentive service make it appealing for an unhurried meal or evening gathering.

Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
477 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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City views

Several diners highlight Burj Khalifa views, especially from the outdoor seating, adding a memorable Downtown Dubai backdrop.

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Quality shisha

Shisha is repeatedly praised as smooth and well balanced, with one review saying it lasted throughout the evening.

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What to Eat at Tonos Greek Restaurant

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

Food 3

  1. Grilled meats Net +3
    “The grilled meats were juicy, the dips were rich and flavorful, and the portions were generous without feeling heavy.”
  2. Chocolate cake Net +2
    “The rice with mushrooms, beef sandwich, and chocolate cake were all delicious.”
  3. Steak Net +2
    “I tried the steak and it was absolutely delicious – will definitely be coming back!”
Honorable mentions (24)
  1. Baklava Net +1
    “For dessert, we had baklava and chocolate cake, both were indulgent and delicious—especially the baklava, which was crispy and sweet, just like how I remember it from Greece!”
  2. Beef sandwich Net +1
    “The rice with mushrooms, beef sandwich, and chocolate cake were all delicious.”
  3. Éclair Net +1
    “And the éclair was a total treat — fresh, light, and not overly sweet.”
  4. Fig salad Net +1
    “Their soup was outstanding, as well as the fig salad and ribeye steak.”
  5. Frappe Net +1
    “To drink, we had a Pina Colada, Red Sangria, and Frappe, all of which were refreshing and complemented the meal beautifully.”
  6. Fresh juices Net +1
    “Their fresh juices were refreshing and paired wonderfully with the meal.”
  7. Fruit salad Net +1
    “Fruit Salad: 5/5. This was great.”
  8. Greek salad Net +1
    “The tzatziki is creamy and refreshing, the Greek salad bursts with crisp vegetables and rich olives, and the grilled meats are tender, aromatic, and beautifully seasoned.”
  9. Greek-style pasta Net +1
    “They offer a great variety, but I highly recommend the Greek-style pasta and the pistachio dessert. What a wonderful place to enjoy a delicious meal and a stunning view!”
  10. Grilled fish Net +1
    “Their seafood, especially the grilled fish, carries that perfect hint of lemon, olive oil, and sea breeze.”
  11. Grilled octopus Net +1
    “The atmosphere is modern and inviting, with delicious dishes like perfectly grilled octopus stealing the show.”
  12. Lamb chops Net +1
    “We started with the lamb chops, which were perfectly seasoned and tender—definitely a highlight of the meal.”
  13. Linguini pasta with seafood Net +1
    “The ribeye steak was grilled to perfection, juicy and packed with flavor, while the linguini pasta with seafood was rich and satisfying.”
  14. Meze platter Net +1
    “The souvlaki and meze platter were fresh and full of flavor.”
  15. Pina colada Net +1
    “To drink, we had a Pina Colada, Red Sangria, and Frappe, all of which were refreshing and complemented the meal beautifully.”
  16. Pistachio dessert Net +1
    “They offer a great variety, but I highly recommend the Greek-style pasta and the pistachio dessert. What a wonderful place to enjoy a delicious meal and a stunning view!”
  17. Pistachio ice cream Net +1
    “The pistachio ice cream at the end was just amazing 🍨🤤”
  18. Rice with mushrooms Net +1
    “The rice with mushrooms, beef sandwich, and chocolate cake were all delicious.”
  19. Salmon Net +1
    “The Greek appetizers were bursting with flavor, and both the steak and salmon were cooked to perfection.”
  20. Signature seafood dish Net +1
    “For mains, their signature seafood dish was perfectly cooked - tender, flaky fish with a crispy exterior served on a bed of aromatic saffron risotto.”
  21. Souvlaki Net +1
    “The souvlaki and meze platter were fresh and full of flavor.”
  22. Taramosalata Net +1
    “Taramosalata is my favorite dip, and I had never tried the better one than you will take here.”
  23. Tzatziki Net +1
    “The tzatziki is creamy and refreshing, the Greek salad bursts with crisp vegetables and rich olives, and the grilled meats are tender, aromatic, and beautifully seasoned.”
  24. Chicken garden salad Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “Chicken Garden Salad: 3/5. The chicken was well-prepared, but the salad had far too much dressing.”

Drinks 1

  1. Red sangria Net +1
    “To drink, we had a Pina Colada, Red Sangria, and Frappe, all of which were refreshing and complemented the meal beautifully.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Choose terrace. For fresh air and city views, consider the terrace, where reviews mention dining beside views of the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall.

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Customise shisha. If ordering shisha, explain your preferences; a review says the preparation can be adjusted around what you ask for.

Plan the visit

Practical details

FF3, Boulevard Plaza - Shop - Tower 2 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
0 581 391 113
Mon12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tue12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wed12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thu12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fri12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sat12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sun12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Common Concerns

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Heavy dressing

The Chicken Garden Salad was let down by too much dressing, despite the chicken being well prepared.

Bill delay

One diner waited a few minutes to be seated and then spent about 10 minutes trying to get attention for the bill.

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The Bottom Line

Tonos is a Greek restaurant in Downtown Dubai where the main draw is a relaxed meal with Mediterranean food, shisha and Burj Khalifa views. Reviews specifically mention taramosalata, grilled octopus, souvlaki, seafood, Greek-style pasta and generous mezze, so there is plenty to explore beyond the usual Greek staples. The setting leans warm and island-inspired, with white-and-blue Greek styling, cosy interiors and an outdoor terrace.

The terrace is especially useful when you want fresh air with views towards the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. Diners describe the atmosphere as calm enough for lunch, dinner or a long evening with friends and family. Shisha is a strong part of the experience.

Several reviews describe it as smooth, flavourful and carefully maintained; one says it stayed smooth and balanced throughout the evening. If you have a preference, explain it when ordering so the preparation can be adjusted accordingly. Service is usually described as friendly, attentive and quick, although one visit included a short wait to be seated and around 10 minutes trying to get the bill.

The Chicken Garden Salad was also criticised for excessive dressing, so ask for less if ordering it. Desserts worth noting include pistachio ice cream, baklava, chocolate cake and éclair.

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