good menu choice for vegetarians in salads sides and appetizers, the one main they have is really very very good and a must have.
superb flavors, fresh ingredients and very high quality service
the cocktails are also a must try
good things in life are never cheap and this one is an expensive one too.
Went for lunch, had an amazing time there. The services was like no other, and food to match.
This was my first visit to Gaia and I enjoyed it . The service was amazing and we were seated politely . Grilled Prawns and meat balls were amazing and then the selection of fresh fish grilled to perfection followed by Greek doughnuts and coffee . Will recommend it to my friends
A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon spent in a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere with superb service and delicious vegetarian options while my husband and friend enjoyed a scrumptious lobster pasta...
Another standout restaurant with Greek seafood being it's strong point. Gaia is Chef Izu's creation and is one of DIFC's finest establishments. The classy interiors with soft colors and fancy ambience do enough to complement the dining experience.
For starters, the cocktail menu is quite decent. The seafood is divine especially the Grilled Octopus and Prawn Saganaki. We had a Sea Bream that was cooked to perfection and although overpriced, it impressed by its quality. The Coconut cake dessert is just delectable and a must have!!
The price point is higher due to the location and hence it would be preferable to visit if the occasion demands something special for sure!! But otherwise, a fine establishment in the Dubai food scene!!
One of the best fine dining experiences in dubai. Love the food, the ambience, and the service. The place is worth the price. I will definitely go back again.
Super well deserved 5, from the moment you step in until you depart. The service is excellent, professional and very efficient, no rooms for mistake. As far as the food is concerned, it was so delicious a cross everything we ordered including the fresh sole fish recommendation from the chef. Definitely a must try and well done to the team and management.
The prawn appetizer was very tasty. The braised goat was good. And the homemade frozen yogurt was our favorite. A little bit over priced though.
We ordered the Prawn Saganaki,
Raw Tuna with Truffle,
Spinach Pie
and chocolate Mousse Dessert. The food was delicious but the service was very bad. The waiter constantly surrounded us and it was a very uncomfortable vibe. Even when we asked for recommendations the waiter spoke about one dish for at least 2 mins which was just unnecessary. Apart from that, the food was good.
Came to celebrate my 29th birthday with my friends at Gaia. The service was great and the food was amazing. Everything on the menu is delicious. The cheese pie is a must try. Sadly the zucchini tempura was not available, but will defiantly come back for it.
Greek food is the flavour of the town and Gaia is a good addition in the upmarket DIFC area. The food, drink and deserts are all very good. The watermelon salad had become a compulsory favourite
One of the best restaurants in Dubai according to me and majority of my friends.
Went for date night here with the Missus and I must say its a great place for one of those. The things you have to try are the Baked Feta, Sea Bream Carpaccio. If you are a wine drinker then please do pair it with a Pinot Grigio as it will go quite well. They have a great selection of wine as well.
However, they do not give you much time to actually sit down and enjoy the meal. I understand the concept of two hours but 20 minuets after we sat down we were constantly asked if we need anything else, every 20 minutes. I would have liked to actually have a uninterrupted conversation with my wife.
I think the staff need to give its customers some space. Apart from that, great job.
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You know, at this level of price point..I really am inclined to get my food critic hat on and be ultra-pedantic about every single detail. For me, I think the location isn’t great for parking, and you’ve got to know your way around DIFC otherwise you’re probably going to turn up with an attitude like “this better be $€%@ing worth it”. So now that that’s out of the way. This place blew my mind. I like fish in the same way I like dentists. You know - they are important people to see, I get it..but I’m not going to be yearning to visit one even if it’s been a while. Fish for me - same thing. It just doesn’t satisfy like beef or plump chicken. But this did. God Damn! Ok Tuna Tataki was insane. Then they had the ceviche which was white fish, that they just sliced and rolled within the fish that they offer you with sea salt and a selection of oils to go with it. Mind blowing. Those for me - were the best things I have ever tried. weirdly I tried the goat. And I’ve never liked goat. But this was some delicious goat. Literally the Greatest Of All Time. And the frozen yogurt dessert was more or less ..ok let’s not go there..take it from me it was good.. kind of like Beyoncé if she was a dessert. Clement our waiter knew what he was up to, no doubt trained in France at one of those “Waiter universities”! Bear in mind I think I was fortunate to have gone with someone that knew his way around the menu. You know how sometimes you can walk out spending like 2k and feeling a bit like “meh”..I didn’t I was like..Yes. Congratulate yourself on this experience. I have not been this satisfied with a meal since McDonald’s opened their first branch in the Al Ghurair Center. Also, this is the first city that the restaurant has opened in. Dubai is doing things. Thumbs up. This is a looooong review..just in case you are wondering - no, I’m not fat. Gaia - if you are reading this I expect a free meal for 2. Just kidding. No, not kidding at all. Holler. Ok bye
If you know about Chef Izu, then you’ll know what to expect in this restaurant — which is great food and nice ambience. I can’t remember what was ordered as someone else did all the ordering. We were there only to enjoy the food and company. The salad, fish and lobster pasta were all great, as expected. The menu is somewhat similar to his other places, Carine and Izu Brasserie as well as where he used to be a chef — La Petite Maison, La Serre, Lighthouse.
A truly memorable experience for all food lovers that appreciate greek cuisine. Run by the best chef in the game, almost every dish is mouth watering. Staff is friendly and the service is top. A must visit !!
One of the best greek places in dubai, the sea food is fresh and delicious, service is 5 stars ⭐️ wonderful atmosphere... visiting Gaia is a must
A greek restaurant in DIFC serving authentic food. The vibe is great and the food is quite good too. The baked feta cheese and fried calamari was really good.
Greek dining in DIFC. Very pleasant and charming venue with delicious dishes using fresh and high quality ingredients. Attentive and helpful staff. I would like to come back and try other dishes. I recommend this place to visit.
I’ve being twice and I will keep caming in to try the total menu...amazing....Iam Spanish and I apreciate good food and from many restaurants I tried in Dubai this is the one
Favorite restaurant in town!!! The food is woooow, especially all the seafood (raw) and dessert options. Even a simple Greek salad tastes very unique. Ambience/restaurant is beautifully decorated. Only downside is the 2 hour seating rule, however, this is the same everywhere in Dubai. I would 100% recommend this to anyone in Dubai! A must try
Gaia has to be one of my favourite new restaurants in Dubai right now!
Every item we ordered from starters, main to drinks and dessert were all divine!
The watermelon salad and lamb chops were the best I’ve had. Lovely bursting flavours!
Gaia is a proof of true, real, culinary food that's fulfilling to the heart and soul and not just an artsy dish to Instagram and impress! Moussaka, Mussels, Calamari, salads... The only thing that was missing was the sea breeze of the Aegean sea! But you almost took me there! Efcharisto!!
A fine dinning experience in the Greek cuisine world. Here is where everyone wants to join for good food and party time. The interior of this restaurant was made with a lot of fine notes like the white cloths on tables and beautiful designer chairs all combined with interesting Greek details. Inside of the restaurant on the ground floor you will find a small club where you can have some drinks after your dinner. The restaurant has a menu with Greek dishes and a seafood bar from where you can choose your meal and the way you want to be cooked. I choose a beautiful white fish that was made in a almond and capers sauce. The baked cheese dish is delicious and big :) You really have to try this restaurant when in Dubai.
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After a lot or recent news of Gaia, decided to book for our anniversary.
The Restaurant itself is decorated very stylishly and influence of the Mediterranean / Greek. The music was very fitting the venue, and not so loud so that we could not enjoy conversation.
We were greeted by our waiter, who also made recommendations and explained the menu.
We went with his recommendations for the starters, which where very nice. The Scollop carpaccio was sublime, very fresh with the wonderful citrus flavor of lemon.
For main we had the chicken and lamb. Unfortunately the lamb ordered medium came rare, and when sent back came back well done.
The chicken was very well cooked and with a wonderful jus sitting on slices of seeded bread, all worked.
The restaurant manager did come to see us and apologize and offered a replacement main. Which we did not take, but to his credit, took off the bill the deserts and also included an extra which we did not order. This is the type of service and friendly manager expected from such a wonder restaurant.
I would happily return to this restaurant. It is also very suitable to a group with large table and outside area also.
I've visited Gaia recently with my friend for a casual dinner. The ambiance speaks for itself, the place was super busy, even though it was a weekday. The food is exquisite (seabass ceviche is really out of this world, cheese&truffle pie, and truffle pasta are still coming to me in my dreams), the service is a high class, the interior is perfect.
This place is new so I hope they are going to keep the quality on the level. Can't wait to come back!
Amazing food. Absolutely delicious. All appetizers and main dishes were really great. We did not try desserts
Waiting time however was about an hour although we have a reservation and arrived on time.
Elisabeth Helman Kabbani
+4
It’s a very nice casual greek restaurant. My favorites are:
Appetizers:
Chicken Souvlaki
Truffle Potatoes
And for main curse:
Lobster pasta
A seemingly highly popular restaurant in Dubai right now; make a reservation in good time! Great ambiance, nicely arranged/designed premises (in the DIFC area); a happy yuppy crowd, lots of staff - all helpful and professional - and... great Greek-Mediterranean dishes! We had red mullet carpaccio (beautifully presented and with three differently flavoured olive-oil sauces to choose from..) as well as grilled octopus, fried calamari and Greek salad to start with. Then, a perfectly grilled sea-bream. Lastly, as desert, the Greek mille-feuille.. Great wines (and ouzo) too! Definitely a restaurant to remember!
A perfect place for a couples dinner , ambience is well layed out and thought of, knowledgeable staff, great taste of the food there don’t miss out !
Gaia has to be the best new restaurant in Dubai in the DIFC/Downtown area. The food looks and tastes divine and the desserts are even better! Attentive, friendly service and a cheerful vibe. Definitely one of my new favourites!
Highly recommended for sea food and Greek cuisine lovers. Great food, nice ambience, friendly and courteous staff made our business lunch a good one. Thoroughly enjoyed the calamari, raw Salmon, Greek salad and grilled octopus. Baby goat in main cuisine was good too.
Coconut cake and rice pudding in desserts comes recommended.
Place is always full so it is highly advised to book table well in advance for a great experience.
4stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Nice Greek restaurant in DIFC. The ambiance is very cozy and elegant. The white is the color and it has a nice patio. The menu has cold and hot appetizers and different kind of mains. Interesting is the fish window where you can choose directly the fish. The appetizer were super and the service perfect!
GAIA is a new restaurant in dubai which is run by the famous chef Izu. The ambience is just perfect and the design is great. The waiter tried to help us pick our dishes, and he helped us in every way possible. The only thing that stopped me from giving them a 5 star rating was that the food wasnt up to the standard of the place. The salad with watermelon and feta cheese had too much olive oil you could feel it burn your throat.
Super Chefs Izu Ani and Orestis come together again with the Bulldozer Group to give us Gaia, an elegantly designed, contemporary Greek-Mediterranean restaurant in DIFC. Located opposite Cipriani, the restaurant has already become hugely popular with Joe Public and A-Listers alike. Even H.E. Sheikh Mohammad recently paid a visit, sadly not on the either of the two occasions I’ve been there.
Simple ingredients crafted by a highly skilled team in such a way that they become the very paragon of what that item can be. This is Chef Izu's skill - he'll take a tomato and literally turn it into the best tomato you've ever had. The focus here is on fresh, fresh seafood cooked to order, with an assortment of salads. It's light Mediterranean dining that takes a cue from Greece, although to be honest it feels too sophisticated to really emulate anything Greek that I've tried before. The decor at Gaia is really stunning too, and the chef's table and secret disco room downstairs make this an ideal choice for an occasion dinner, or smart business lunch.
My first time here and I was amazed by the service, the quality of food and the atmosphere! Nothing below expectations and I left the place extremely satisfied, finally Gaia gained a new loyal customer 😉
Got an opportunity to have lunch at Gaia, DIFC. In simple words, it’s very unique Mediterranean restaurant where the dishes are interesting, which you don’t necessarily find in other restaurants serving Greek fares.
We had a cheese pie and a salad as appetizers. Cheese pie was too good. For the main course, there was fish, lamb chops and chicken.
The desserts were very light and enjoyable.
Just a word of caution, that a business lunch can be quite long at this place, so keep enough time for your experience.
Great food
Really good seafood and service
Too bad it’s always very busy and it’s difficult to find a table
If you’re a fan of raw food try the fish it’s good
The fried squid is also a winner
The only thing that wasn’t a wow is the dessert
They need to improve the dessert selection
They are very good at seafood. The flavours are fabulous. Well appointed interiors and seating arrangements. I am not too sure about the pricing though.
Gaia is CONFIDENT. Food was better than expected. Props to experts Chef Izu Ani and Chef Orestis Kotefas for the amazing selection. It is more than just Mediterranean cuisine.
Food: 5/5 (great choices from the waiters, I recommend the cheese pie, calamari, seabass grilled and grilled lobster. The truffle potatoes were so good.
Location: 5/5 It’s DIFC, need I say more? NOW SHUSH AND GO EAT!
Amazing interiors, perfect lighting, and great service. Only few fine dining concepts have mastered a Mediterranean cuisine and Gaia is definitely one of them. Went on a Monday night and the place was crowded, the service was just great, had the water melon and feta salad, baked feta, Mousaka and Chicken Souvlaki and everything was up to the standard, would definitely be going again. The cherry on top was the prices as they are not as expensive as other fine dining restaurants in DIFC
Great new place in the heart of difc.
The decor in the restaurant is great ! It is light, not dim. You can actually in front of you not needing a flash light.
Got to try a lot of great dishes here.
The best was the marakel fish with the mandarin oil, it’s a must.
The grilled octopus was good. The sea bass ceviche is good too !
The tuna with truffle is good too.
Everything I tried was amazing.
A must try !!!
Gaia is our new favorite in town.
Great location, ambiance, service ... Its very bright inside and a very alive atmosphere giving the “feel good” vibe.
Food was excellent. We started with Tuna with black truffles, Seabass Ceviche, and Amberjack Carpaccio. Carried on with Baked Feta, Grilled Calamari and Grilled Octopus. And then had a very delicious Lobster Pasta.
Overall really enjoyed our time at Gaia and again ots our new favorite in town.
Super chic! From my favorite chef in townS
Recommendations not to forget:
Tuna carpaccio wooow
The baked feta drizzled with honey a no miss
The mousakaa was insane
Restaurant Gaya (Greek) 🇬🇷
Mediterranean dishes
The place is beautiful and elegant, the seafood is fresh on the Greek way, the service is great and the food is very delicious
The chef touches @chefizu
A pleasant and beautiful experience worth repeating 👌🏼
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Fellow Foodies,
I am pleased to say that there is a new contender for the title of ‘Best Restaurant in Dubai’. Chef Izu Ani is a beloved and essential piece of the Dubai food industry with him opening many French/Mediterranean restaurants such as La Petite Maison and La Serre. He owns The Lighthouse, IZU. Brasserie and Bakery and Carine (check out my review). Gaia is different to all of these but even better. It is a Greek concept with decor and food to match Izu’s reputation.
The service was exquisite providing quick, attentionate and passionate service! Gulin, Aymeric and Anastasia were taking care of us and it was nothing short of PHENOMENAL!
But now, onto the main part, the FOOD:
Smoked Tuna Carpaccio: 5/5. This was outstanding. The smokiness complements the truffle dressing perfectly.
Sea Bream Carpaccio: 5/5 (10000000/5). The Sea Bream just melts in your mouth! The three dressings accompanying it were out of this world! This was probably my favorite dish.
Shrimps Saganaki: 5/5. The SAUCE! The SAUCE! THE SAUCE! We tried desperately to figure out what was in it but to no avail! 🤷🏻♂️ The shrimps were cooked perfectly too.
Moussaka: The Moussaka reminded me of an eggplant parmigiana. It was sweet and tangy. I adored it.
Half Chicken: 5/5. It was juicy and tender. The herb sauce was delicious as well.
Grilled Sea Bass: 5/5. The fish was impeccably cooked and incredibly fresh. The sauces that accompany it had a base of « Théo » olive oil made in chef Izu’s farm in Greece which is amazing!
Lobster Spaghetti: OMG! This was my main dish and boy, am I happy I ordered it. The spaghetti was exquisite, the lobster melts in your mouth like butter and the lobster bisque was astounding!
Sorbets: 5/5. We had ordered an assortiment of sorbets. It was presented in exquisite fashion. These sorbets jusy blew us away. We had Strawberry, Chocolate and Passion Fruit sorbets.
This concludes my review of GAIA. I have never been so impressed by a restaurant. I’m thinking of going back
for my birthday dinner, it’s THAT AMAZING. Thank you so much to Gulin and the rest of the team for the amazing food and service, and thank you Izu for blessing us once again with what is arguably the best restaurant in Dubai!
-Luca, The 13 Year Old Reviewer.
PS: You are probably telling yourself I do not give any negative feedback but it’s just nothing short of PHENOMENAL!
PPS: I DID GO for my birthday!
It was a fantastic experience overall ! The Greek salad and veggie tempura were so delicious. In fact the Greek salad was one of the best I’ve had in Dubai to date. For mains, we opted for the grilled sea cream which was again perfectly cooked and melted in the mouth. Saw the crown prince of dubai dining in the restaurant which was an added bonus. Definitely going back again !
The food is sublime! I’ve been waiting for ages to have authentic Greek cuisine in Dubai and GAIA definitely hits the spot. The moussaka is the best in town! The truffle cheese pie and truffle potatoes were both amazing as was the spinach pie. We ordered the luqaimat (doughnuts) were good but the best dessert on the menu is their orange cake (WOW) and the chocolate brioche dessert was delicious.
كل شي جربته كان لذيذ ..
طلباتي كانت: روبيان بصوص الليمون، ستيك، و باستا ..
الستيك 😍♥️♥️♥️ انا ما آكل لحم وذقته عجبني🤤🤍🤍🤍
وكانوا لطيفين وفاجئوني باحتفالهم بذكرى زواجي 🥲💜
مفاجأة رائعة من عائلتي في يوم ميلادي مطعم رائع انصح به
كانت تجربة جميلة
حصلنا على الحجز بصعوبه ولكن كان المطعم يستحق الانتظار
اجواء المطعم بشكل عام جميلة جدًا
من اطباق المقبلات
طلبنا البوراتا جيز لذيذه جدا
والحبار المقلي
ومن الاطباق الرئيسية
طلبنا استيك لحم لذيذ لذيذ
والبيبي شكن
والبطاط بالفرن
من الحلويات
طلبنا
جيز كيك
وموس شوكولاتة
والكريم بورليه لذيذ جدا جدا
الاكل والاجواء جميلة جدا انصح بزيارته يتطلب الحجز المسبق
مكان مهتم بأدق التفاصيل من خدمة و طعام و طريقة التقديم و جودة المكونات وخلط المقادير. طعم مو عادي ماشاء الله ويستحق التجربة. اللي يخدمون الطعام عندهم خبرة بذوق رواد المكان فممكن تسألونهم ايش اقتراحاتهم لكم إذا كنتوا تحبون صنف معين (باستا، لحم، سمك)وهم يسنعونكم.
المطعم غالي جدا. ٣ أشخاص ب ١٢٠٠ ريال.
المقبلات: لازم تجربون الحلزون و شرائح الاخطبوط. أما أصابع السمك كانت ماهنا زود ولافيها تميز ومالحة شوي
الأطباق الرئيسية: ماصورت الطبقين الرئيسين اللي هم أفخاذ بط و مكرونة بفطر الترافل الإيطالي. الفخذ لذيذ للي يحب البط و الخضرة اللي معه تعطي طعم متمازج جدا مع لحم البط. الباستا كانت لذيذة بس للي يحب الترافل لأن طعمه قوي في الباستا. أنا حبيته بس اختي ماحبته مثلا. لو كنت جايعة أكثر بطلب لحم شرايح
الحلى: ضروري تأخذون الخبز الفرنسي المقلي و تجربون كيكة الفستق بعد. الشوكولاته لذيذة لكن ممكن تلقونها في أماكن مماثلة.
بالعافية يارب
مطعم فرنسي تقليدي ورايق، الزيارة كانت للحلا فقط وبالتحديد تجربة الكريم بورليه وما خيب الظن 😋❤️ المطعم يتطلب حجز مسبق والخدمة كان من المفترض تكون افضل بالنسبة لمطعم فرنسي فاخر
من أجمل مطاعم دبي ضروري حجز طاوله قبل بفتره
خدمات الموظفين وتوصياتهم مميزة . المقبلات والوجبات الرئيسية لذيذة، القيمة مقابل الطلبات مقبولة .
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