Social - Dubai

Very expensive for the size of the portions was lamm literally a bit.

Eating was not special. it doesn't smell good. I was very sad to pay so much money. on an Aida ship at rossini, the kitchen is a thousand times better.

Food overall good to v. good. Careful with some orders as portions vary from unnecessarily huge (350 gms. or 3/4 lbs. burrata) to minuscule (maybe 100 gms. ravioli entre). Service if outside on the terrace (actually the only place you want to be seated), careful if you are a non smoker or as in my case allergic (asthma) to smoke. They will move you not the chain smokers. I found this to be rather disturbing at a Waldolf Astoria hotel/resort, and in my opinion a MAJOR handicap to this property in an otherwise extremely avant garde tourist spot as Dubai. Many/thousands of restaurants in Dubai avoid this one if a non smoker.

Beautiful setting with good service in a classical french way. Dishes were very good to look at and tasted great. Presented well and great ingredients. High quality and special occasion the warm bread starts the meal well, pasta and risotto cooking was so tasty. This succulent clams in the risotto were the best clams I have tasted and the steak tartare beautifully presented. Burrata needed more tomatoes but because they were amazing and the portion of cheese was huge.

This was our third restaurant by Heinz Beck after Rome and London. We live in UAE and from now on will visit regularly. Favorite dish is fagotelly Carbonara.