Choix Patisserie and Restaurant, the Top Cafe & Restaurant in Dubai Festival City

Business lunch at "Choix" Pierre Gagnaire restaurant. Ideal for a hearty and delicious business lunch. Dishes expertly crafted by Chef Mathieu Balbino. Very well executed dishes with fresh flavo... show more Business lunch at "Choix" Pierre Gagnaire restaurant. Ideal for a hearty and delicious business lunch. Dishes expertly crafted by Chef Mathieu Balbino. Very well executed dishes with fresh flavors, using local ingredients (such as Caesar salad with local shrimp) and seasonal products! The service team orchestrated by Mr. Hervé Lorit is truly remarkable. We love the French art of table setting, simple and elegant, with French spirit in every detail, from water to butter, and even coffee! The space is comfortable, bright, a lovely haven in the heart of a neighborhood far from Dubai's usual glitz, a bistro spirit without the fuss! A pleasant surprise! Definitely worth repeating! show less

This is our favorite cafe, we are visiting it since many years and always we find it one of the best in Dubai. The pastries are outstanding and made with passion and attention to details. The am... show more This is our favorite cafe, we are visiting it since many years and always we find it one of the best in Dubai. The pastries are outstanding and made with passion and attention to details. The amount of sugar always very well balanced so in general the pastries are not very much sweet which is our favorite choice. The service is very good and we are always being very well welcomed. show less

One-line review: Go elsewhere for your dining experience. If you're curious about the reasons, read on for my full review. I had anticipated the elegance of a Michelin-starred experience at Pi... show more One-line review: Go elsewhere for your dining experience. If you're curious about the reasons, read on for my full review. I had anticipated the elegance of a Michelin-starred experience at Pierre TT, but instead found myself at Choix, a restaurant apparently serving as an alternative for breakfast and lunch. Walking into a restaurant to find empty tables littered with dirty plates is hardly an inviting sight. I had to request table cleanup before being seated. Upon inquiry about their signature dishes, the waitress suggested the "Ratatouille," yet the menu listed a completely different name for the dish. Nevertheless, I opted for their supposed signature meal along with a hot beverage to start, opting for an Earl Grey tea in this instance. The serving of two pieces of bread, dried out and lacking a bread knife on the side, left much to be desired. I hoped the main course would fare better. However, the way my tea was served was disappointing – placed on the far end of the table. This can be observed in one of the accompanying photos, and the experience only seemed to worsen from there. The tea was exceedingly diluted and lacked flavor, making it challenging to discern whether it was green tea or Earl Grey. Upon requesting a stronger brew, they took the pot, leaving me to ponder whether to wait for my now-cold meal or risk a cold cup of tea afterward. Subsequently, they served my tea again after a 10-minute delay. The timing left me torn between enjoying my tea while my meal went cold or risking a tepid cup later on. Desiring a glass of wine to accompany my meal, I requested white wine, expecting a lighter counterpart to my dish. However, much like the substitution of my chosen meal, they brought a different variety without regard to my preference. With my meal, wine, and belated tea in hand, I settled in. Despite the meal being enjoyable, albeit not of my choosing, the service undoubtedly needs refinement. In a city like Dubai, where rents are steep and luxury is paramount, employing well-trained staff should be a priority. The white wine provided was overly dry and potent compared to my meal. I would have preferred a smoother, lighter option to complement the dish. My dining experience concluded with a lukewarm cup of tea, adding to the overall disappointment with this restaurant. P.S.: I couldn't help but notice that every table had a tissue box except mine. Despite my attempts to procure one from neighboring tables, none of the staff bothered to provide me with one. Choix, consider investing more in your waitstaff to enhance your presentation. show less

Afternoon tea was lovely, lots of choices for teas and good coffee. The pastry selection for tea was amazing, and I just love the savory Omani Shrimp Tartlet! And of course, you will never go wr... show more Afternoon tea was lovely, lots of choices for teas and good coffee. The pastry selection for tea was amazing, and I just love the savory Omani Shrimp Tartlet! And of course, you will never go wrong with the scones and clotted cream! show less

I like the restaurant and the foods. A good variety of foods, good combination of vegetarian and meat based foods and good mix of healthy and yummy foods. The staffs are nice and friendly and it... show more I like the restaurant and the foods. A good variety of foods, good combination of vegetarian and meat based foods and good mix of healthy and yummy foods. The staffs are nice and friendly and it has a nice and calm atmosphere. Can't say he expensive as you have many foods option with an open menu. show less