The Ritz never fails to impress, Le Cirque isn’t any different from what I am used to. From the exceptional hotel decor and restaurant ambience, to the warm, friendly and caring staff. They truly are amazing. Manjli, Megan, Charlene, and Aman were exceptional, they helped make dads birthday dinner even more memorable by surprising us with dessert and a hand written birthday card. One can say they went out of there way to make it an unforgettable experience. As for the food we had the salmon, wagyu and chocolate fondant. Everything was beautifully presented and tasteful. This place has to be on your schedule when in Dubai.
Fantastic evening, everything top class, excellent service from Charlene and manjli , food unbelievable, not the cheapest but you get what you pay for. Thanks to everyone in the kitchen, behind the bar and the servers. A really enjoyable evening.
Great business lunch, with a good selection of options, generous portions of Mediterranean dishes, brilliant value also including coffee. Thank you for being a consistently good lunch choice, despite a huge array of options in the DIFC, we often come back here.
Friendly environment, great food and amazing service: the perfect place for a business lunch in DIFC.
- Carpaccio was super tender and well seasoned.
- Paccheri "home-made Italian pasta" were very tasty and I personally liked the combination of spinach and salmon.
- Creme brulé was one of the best I've tried in my life.
Came here for a business lunch and truly enjoyed every bit of food on my plate from starter to main course to dessert. I would definitely come back again considering the price range is acceptable and the ambience is classy, busy but also not too loud. Beautiful interior and excellent service.
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My friend is craving for snails so we decided to grab a few bites and drinks. We ordered snails and burrata. The food is totally awesome. I love it. The drinks (expresso martini) 👍 the bomb! Love the mix! And the service is totally professional and friendly ❤❤❤❤
The place to go for a delicious business lunch in an elegant atmosphere. Food is high quality and well presented, I tried the 3 course menu and loved each dish (apple tart was my favorite!). Service is impeccable and the business lunch is fairly priced. Can’t wait to be back and try the rest of the menu!
Good ambience , good food coupled with friendly and polite staff !
One of the best business lunches in town.
The staff / chef is polite and friendly and try their best to requirements esp. when you have specific dietary requirements
Delicious French food with great service. We started with buttery escargot. The server brought use another batch of fresh bread knowing we would dip it in the butter. The mains we had the lobster risotto and duck orange. Both cooked to perfection! Great date night place!
I have visited Le Cirque Dubai few times. The food has always bee outstanding. The Classics are perfectly executed and the new dishes are unique and very well presented. The new manager Oreste and the entire staff are super welcoming. The location is very elegant and I like the non smoking room as well as the beautiful bar. I have visited Le Cirque in India and United States. The quality of food and hospitality are always at the top in each city. I also highly recommend their sister restaurant Circo in Abu Dhabi. Will definitely return very soon.
We’ve oft spotted Le Cirque when imbibing al fresco at neighbouring Flair no.5 in the Ritz Carlton DIFC, but despite the NYC import being on the Dubai scene for a couple of years, we’ve not managed to take it for a spin yet. We’ve done a little menu re-con and it’s overwhelmingly classic French, which we’ll admit doesn’t usually get us going particularly, but we’ve read good things about Le Cirque from trusted friends so we figure it’s worth a shot. (Here are our dear friends OutAndAboutUAE and She Dined in the Sun’s reviews.)
Great food. Great ambiance. Italian with a French twist.
I had the truffle risotto, tiger prawns and creamy mussels.
For desert a yummy passion fruit cheesecake.
10/10! I cannot wait to go back again!
Great place for a dinner night out! We were 3 and had a set menu of 3 courses. They have 3 options in the set menu, so we picked each one and in this way covered around 70 per cent of the entire menu.
We had steak tartare, which was just amazing, strongly recommended, salmon rillettes ( was not impressive at all) and sugar snap salad. For the main course we had tiger prawns , chicken with mashed potatoes and gnocchi with truffles.... all of them were super yummy as well as the deserts.
The ambience is very rich and cozy , the only thing I did not like was the music , sometimes they played the songs which are not suitable for the place at all, they should play some soft lounge music or something very light Italian to give the right vibe. Overall great experience though !
One of my favourite spots for business lunch in the city. So far I’ve been to Le Cirque 3 times and the food has been spot on every single time. Simple French fare cooked to perfection. Our server Cindel was lovely as well. It’s rare that I’d give a restaurant 5 starts but I think Le Cirque deserves it!
A refreshing and excellent addition to the Ritz-Carlton dining stables. Le Cirque delivers delicious refined French-Italian cuisine using what appears to be the very best ingredients. The steak-tartar was finely haché/chopped (rather than puréed), beautifully seasoned and is moreish with every bite. Clam-infused pasta niblets were full of ocean flavour. I look forward to exploring the menu further. My only thoughts about the restaurant are it is annoying to have to walk through the bar-cum-smoking area and potentially inhale second-hand smoke enroute to being seated. Also, the decor of the dining area would benefit from softening up - rugs rather than cold tiles and table cloths and heavy curtains. The renovation from the former bar area that was in the same location doesn’t appear to be very much, and that is a pity since the restaurant deserves better investment purely because the food is so good.
Le Cirque is one of the coolest places I've been in Dubai, I've been there twice and the atmosphere and service is incredible.
Both times I was served by Cindel. One of the warmest persons I had the pleasure to meet. This hotel is really lucky to have such staff working in it.
Thanks!
Gorgeous atmosphere and very polite staff are the highlight of my experience here. Enjoyed business lunch with tuna tartare and beef rib coupled with Afogato. All tasted amazing. Especially tuna tartare was having very subtle and elegant taste. And breads were not exception. Priciness is of course one of features here though!
one of the best restaurants in town.
I took my wife for her birthday and she keeps on thanking me for the restaurant and not for the gift
a must try, I have been there many times and tried many things from the menu. believe me, close tour eyes and order. if you are lost, ask one of the waiters, they give great advices
I strongly recommend the place for the ambiance, service, food quality, food quantity, and price
I were with my girlfriend sitting at the bar and one of the servers from india suggested us the escargots starter dish which was one of the most delicious starters we ever had.
A big thanks to her for the great suggestion and effort.
Joahna Quiambao-Andreaux
+5
We had a four course set meal for a Saturday lunch. It was so GREAT! My french husband started to love this restaurant. Food is at a high quality. Service is quite ok. Ambience is good. We will surely come back to this lovely place.
Nicole Lovelock Mears
+4.5
I’ve got your new date night venue sorted – the incredible French-Italian fine dining restaurant, Le Cirque in the Ritz Carlton DIFC. In fact date night, girl’s night, business lunch, weekend lunch or just some beautiful cocktails, this place has you covered. I’d visited Le Cirque a couple of months back for an event and was literally wowed by the luxurious and beautifully designed venue. It is beyond stunning! I got to try some incredible canapés but not a full meal so I was very excited to go back for dinner last week.
Beautiful place comfortable sitting area and good food! The staff was so friendly and polite.
Tried their mocktails, some amazing blends of fruits and flowers a must try!
Loved their burrata I had asked them to serve this with balsamic vinegar and it was a hit!
Gnocchi Au Salmon: I loved this dish and was better than I expected in term of flavour! Present was beautiful and
Loud De Met: ses bass with mussels was scrumptious the sauce served with was amazing!
For desserts we had:
Paris-Brest was heavenly
Panna Cotta was made with coconut and was delicious
I had lunch here on Friday and loved the food and ambiance going to visit them again!
what an ambiance, nice presentation. truly fine dining. nice place, some of the best service i have seen. the presentation is nice, there is room here. but to be fair, taste is very good.
We’ve become really spoilt when it comes to fine dining options in Dubai. A city of five-star hotels specialising in the most luxurious of experiences and cuisines, we can think of no better representation of this ethos than the high-end dining enclave of DIFC. Call it the Canary Wharf of Dubai, but Dubai International Financial Centre is the place where vast amounts of money are made and spent in the city and with the bar being set so high by brands like Zuma and Gaucho, DIFC has become a very competitive marketplace when it comes to dining, and one where expectations are at an all-time high.
Le Cirque is a fine dining restaurant located at a prime spot in the uber-sophisticated Ritz Carlton DIFC. Originally a dining destination in New York, it now finally made its way to the Middle East. They promise a French cuisine experience with a twist of Italian flair in the comfort of a sleek and sophisticated space.
Tried the sharing style business lunch where the chef surprises you with the dishes. We had torches scallops with coconut-lime sauce and sweet potato crisps, a small mixed salad and burrata on chutney served with sourbread, toasted. I would say they were good, not great. The main course was semi-seared salmon with cherry tomatoes and artichokes, baby onions. The salmon was very underwhelming, but the veggies it came with were packed full of flavour and elevated the dish. The best part of the meal was the creme brulee which was perfectly executed, balanced in sweetness, creamy and perfectly torched. Service was on point, but a bit too attentive in an empty restaurant, incessantly refilling our glasses with sparkling water.
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Really top notch! From the staff to the food to the décor. It exceed my expectations!
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I visited Le Cirque for a friend's bday so we had a set menu with a fabulous variety of appetizers, mains & desserts. Every dish served was impeccable. Truly delicious.
The staff was extremely attentive not only for this occasion but it was clear that the restaurant maintained high standards from wearing gloves when serving dishes (to avoid smudges) to paying attention on which side and how delicately they served the drinks. LITTLE DETAILS MATTER!!!
Here's what I had & loved: the snap pea salad (the crunch was perfection), meat tartare, the grilled chicken (this was one of the most moist chicken dishes I've had in a while!), the asparagus risotto. I usually don't have creme brulée as I'm lactose intolerant but quite frankly it was fabulous and I loved that they used vanilla pods rather than vanilla extract!!!! You could tell from the flavor and from the color in the creme brulée.
I would definitely go again & most importantly take my family here when they visit.
I have no idea what the pricing is on a regular day as it was a special occasion, but will update this when I visit in the future.
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I came here on a Thursday night for a date as a recommendation from a friend and it scored top marks from me and my date. The highlight was the live piano music but the food was exceptional and their collection of wines and the knowledge of the sommelier was high class.
The ambiance is vibrant and the place is perfect for a date or somewhere smart with colleagues or friends.
Can I let you in on a secret? In the ten years or so I’ve lived in the region, I’ve never actually been inside the Ritz Carlton DIFC. Even when I was living across SZR and walking to the Gate Village, I never once stepped inside the sophisticated property. Fortunately, this oversight was remedied with an invitation for lunch at the recently opened Le Cirque last week (replacing the former terrace bar No. 5). Long time readers will know I care deeply concerning the fit out of a restaurant. Luckily, all is as it should be inside the venue. Soaring ceilings, a luxuriance of natural light, chic seating, and quirky artwork make this a much more finished version of what I think Bagatelle is aiming for… (Ahem).
Visited the place and the ambience is very nice, servers are very helpful.
I ordered mushroom risotto & it was perfect, refreshment is okay, and dessert is lovely i had crème brûlée, the Ravioli is okay but i didnt like it much. definetely will try it next time
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Ever since I found out that Le Cirque was going to open in Dubai I had been eagerly waiting to go and try out their food. For those who don't know Le Cirque New York is the original Le Cirque which has had the honour to serve every American President since Ronald Reagan and is the place where food, art and fashion converge!
They serve amazing French food with an Italian twist of course due to the founder Sirio Maccioni's influence on the brand.
Le Cirque means 'The Circus' is French and they do try to bring this concept alive through their decor and food. The ambience is lovely - white with a gold undertone and blasts of red here and there. There's a big emphasis on art which you will see with their usage of sculptures and paintings in and around Le Cirque.
Now coming to the food. Five of us had gone together so we had the chance to discuss what's good and what's not.
I had the following:
- A cocktail I can't remember the name of but was delish!
- Beef Carpaccio- probably one of the best I've had in Dubai!
- Lobster Risotto - AMAZING!
Apparently, the Salmon and their salad were great too!
Overall amazing service, food and ambience - will definitely go again!
Wanted to check Le Cirque ever since they've opened and managed to do that only recently. Went there to check out their business lunch and left happy! They offer sharing style set business lunch menu priced at 170 per person. Fair pricing, great selection and to be honest lots of food. We were party of 10 but we could not finish main courses. Personally myself I tried to save some room for dessert and this did not disappoint by any means. Selection of desserts is perfect, nothing was too sweet, all together so balanced and mouthwatering! Venue itself is beautiful, staff members seem to be very genuine and willing to make you feel great. It is still quite new restaurant though but one of those worth giving a try. I am coming back soon!
Pedro Rodriguez Codina
+5
Probably one of the best restaurants that has opened recently in Dubai.
Great addition to the dining scene in Dubai International Financial Centre.
The A la carte menu offers a perfect balance between French and Italian cuisine.
We had the chance to try a few of their dishes and were all to die for.
Must tries:
Starters
- St. Jacques!
- Burrata
- Tuna Tartare
- Carpaccio
- Angolotti au potiron (Great option to share it before the mains..)
Mains
- Sole fish to share
- Ribeye
Dessers
- Souffle is a must!
-Affogato (classic but good!)
The best part is that finally you have a top class restaurant properly priced!
Definitely the new Favorite!
ENJOY!
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Le Cirque is one of my favourite new spots in Dubai!
Centrally located in the Ritz Carlton in DIFC, Le Cirque is a French restaurant with some Italian influences that was launched in Dubai around three weeks ago. The interior of the restaurant is so cozy, sleek and beautiful! Its so chic! The staff are some of the best I've dealt with in Dubai! Everyone is so friendly and just want to help and make sure you have a great experience while dining in! The menu is new, and they're making adjustments quite often since the restaurant is new.
The food I tried:
- Beef Carpaccio: One of the best I've had in Dubai!
- Burrata : Perfect with peaches and caramelized nuts!
- Tuna tartare: fresh tuna served with watermelon and chili sauce, perfect for the summer season it was so refreshing
- Fillet de boeuf: Literally out of this world, get it medium rare! it was perfectly cooked with mashed potatoes, this was the highlight of my meal!
- King crab stuffed ravioli: Also great, the sauce comes more on the sweet side
- Cheesecake: Fresh and light
- Creme Brulee: Definitely the best in Dubai
- Souffle: this was also amazing, served hot with icecream
Would definitely recommend this place and will definitely be coming back! Great job!
Excellent !!! I love the service , the ambiance and of course the good !
The carpaccio is the best I had in Dubai , it's a must try .. live music 🎶, piano 🎹.. I just love it
Food and service a standout for us. Very playful, relaxed and professional. Good pianist entertainment however felt the back ground music could have been better selected. Limited menu approach a refreshing change! Well done will be back.
The place is new from New York and well designed and placed in 5 star hotel with reasonable price. Good for business and family with interesting menu. I would encourage food lovers who like to discover new and good.
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+5
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(تمت الترجمة بواسطة Google.) لا يفشل فندق ريتز أبدًا في التأثير ، ولا يختلف Le Cirque عما اعتدت عليه. من ديكور الفندق الاستثنائي وأجواء المطعم ، إلى فريق العمل الدافئ والود والعناية. إنها حقا مذهلة. كانت مانجلي وميجان وتشارلين وأمان استثنائية ، فقد ساعدوا في جعل عشاء عيد ميلاد الآباء أكثر لا تنسى عن طريق مفاجأتنا بالحلوى وبطاقة عيد ميلاد مكتوبة بخط اليد. يمكن للمرء أن يقول أنهم خرجوا من هناك لجعلها تجربة لا تنسى. أما بالنسبة للطعام كان لدينا سمك السلمون ، wagyu والشوكولاته فندان. كل شيء كان جميل وعرض لذيذ. يجب أن يكون هذا المكان وفقًا لجدولك أثناء تواجدك في دبي.
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The Ritz never fails to impress, Le Cirque isn’t any different from what I am used to. From the exceptional hotel decor and restaurant ambience, to the warm, friendly and caring staff. They truly are amazing. Manjli, Megan, Charlene, and Aman were exceptional, they helped make dads birthday dinner even more memorable by surprising us with dessert and a hand written birthday card. One can say they went out of there way to make it an unforgettable experience. As for the food we had the salmon, wagyu and chocolate fondant. Everything was beautifully presented and tasteful. This place has to be on your schedule when in Dubai.
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(تمت الترجمة بواسطة Google.) كان من دواعي سروري حقا لتناول الطعام هنا.
لقد جعل أوريست وأندريا والسوميلير ، الذي لم يدرك اسمه للأسف ، أمسية رائعة لنا ، لنتذكرها ؛ نشكر أيضًا جميع موظفي المطبخ الذين لم ترهم أبدًا ، ولكن من يحتفظ بمطعم قائم.
أخيرًا ، ظهر مطعم ذو جودة عالية في دبي. مع بعض التنازلات من "القائمة القديمة" (المشار إليها) التي نأمل أن لا تجتمع مرة أخرى.
لقد قدرنا بدرجة كبيرة الاهتمام بتناغم النكهات والألوان وقبل كل شيء أن الطعام لم يكن مغطى بالصلصات التي تخفي النكهات المختلفة للمكونات الفردية.
إذا كان مسموحًا به ، باستثناء Tartare ، فقد كان أحد أفضل المطاعم في دبي منذ 3 سنوات.
شكرا على الذاكرة اللطيفة
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È realmente stato un piacere cenare qui.
Oreste, Andrea e il Sommelier,di cui purtroppo non afferrato il nome, hanno reso la nostra serata fantastica, da ricordare; ringraziamo anche tutto il personale di cucina che non si vede mai, ma a che tiene un ristorante in piedi.
Finalmente a Dubai è comparso un ristorante che punta alla qualità; con alcuni compromessi dal “vecchio menù” (cosi riferitoci) che speriamo di non rincontrare.
Abbiamo molto apprezzato l’attenzione nell armonia dei sapori, i colori e soprattutto che li cibo non fosse ricoperto di salse che nascondo i diversi sapori dei singoli ingredienti.
Se mi è concesso, eccetto per la Tartare, è stata una delle migliori cene in 3 anni a Dubai.
Grazie per il bel ricordo
(تمت الترجمة بواسطة Google.) قيمة كبيرة مقابل المال. غداء عمل مقابل 80 درهمًا إماراتيًا ، وتتغير القائمة كل أسبوع. طعام لذيذ. تناولت التونة ولحم البقر على الغداء. يم ... يأتي مع القهوة. حصلت على شوت مزدوج من الاسبريسو لكنها قوية بعض الشيء. تعال إلى هنا إذا كنت تعمل في منطقة مركز دبي المالي العالمي. لن تندم على ذلك. أنت تستحق مكافأة من حين لآخر. 😉
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Great value for money. Business lunch for AED 80 and the menu changes every week. Delicious food. I had the tuna tartar and beef for lunch. Yumm... It comes with coffee. I got a double shot espresso but it’s a bit too strong. Come here if you work around the DIFC area. You wouldn’t regret it. You deserve a treat every once in a while. 😉
(تمت الترجمة بواسطة Google.) طعام رائع وأجواء.
قد يكون الطعام كلاسيكيًا وليس ملتهبًا ، ولكن الجودة والإعداد والطريقة التي يتم طهيها رائعة.
اقترح ما إذا كنت قد قمت بالحجز لطلب "حديقة الشتاء" بجوار النافذة حتى تحصل على منظر جميل.
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Great food and ambiance.
The food might be classical and not flamboyant, but the quality, preparation and way it's cooked is superb.
Suggest if you make a reservation to ask for the "Winter Garden" by the window to have a nice view.
(تمت الترجمة بواسطة Google.) عندما مع زوجتي لتناول العشاء. فريق عمل جميل وطعام لذيذ وموقع ممتاز. 4 نجوم لأننا انتظرنا 30 دقيقة بين المقبلات والرئيسية. كان مارشيتا ، الساقي ، نديًا إضافيًا وقدم اعتذارًا وتكمل الحلوى ، لكن مديري المطعم لم يكلفوا أنفسهم عناء الزيارة أو السؤال
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When with my wife for dinner. Lovely staff, tasty food and super location. 4 stars because between starters and main we waited 30 minutes. Marcheta the sommelier was extra noce and offered apologies and complimentarmi dessert however the two restaurant managers did not bother to visit or ask
(تمت الترجمة بواسطة Google.) قيمة كبيرة واختيار غداء عمل ، الموظفين ودية للغاية واستيعاب. استغرق الأمر بعض الوقت لخدمة الطبق الرئيسي بعد المقبلات ، بخلاف ذلك فهو مثالي
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Great value and selection for business lunch, very accommodating and friendly staff. It took some time to serve the main course after appetiser, other than that it’s perfect
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