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Over the past two years, European restaurants in Dubai have become increasingly grandstanding. This is perhaps the single category with the most high profile restaurants. But in the end we had to go with Reflets Par Pierre Gagnaire. The food is spectacular and imaginative and, coupled with the service and decor, reveal attention to detail that benefits the customer in every way. Plus, the restaurant, while undeniably upscale, is playful (we love the chandeliers). The kitchen is not afraid to take risks with its food, reinventing classics at every stage, and coming up with winners every time.

By Will Milner
Time Out Dubai, 4 March 2009

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  • Users voted this restaurant most suitable for: Romantic
Posted by: Thomas Norberg on 05 Mar ' 10 at 15:52
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  • Best for: Romantic
  • Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Out of this world. French Three Star Michelin finally arrives in Dubai.

Posted by: Thomas Norberg on 05 Mar ' 10 at 15:48
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  • Best for: Business lunch
  • Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Great Food. Great Service. Sets the standard for fine dining in Dubai. Restaurant Director, Etienne Haro is on the top of his game.

Posted by: Jean-Louis on 31 Oct ' 09 at 11:26
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  • Best for: Business lunch
  • Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Reflet's business lunch is an amazing bargain. It is everything you might expect from a three-star Michelin chef. We are lucky to have this restaurant in Dubai. We will be indulging in the amazing 3 course menu at least once a month. Amazing experience, food and service. You can understand why this restaurant is ranked in the top 100 in the world. (Number 100 on the list, actually)

Posted by: Andrew on 26 May ' 09 at 09:12
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  • Best for: Romantic
  • Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Simply outstanding food and service. Wine prices were on a par with other restaruants in Dubai - though the wine flight which could be chosen to accompany the tasting menu was excellent value given the quality of the wines on offer. Wait staff were excellent and knew all the details of the food and wine.

Posted by: Ali on 15 Feb ' 09 at 08:08
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  • Best for: Romantic
  • Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

This was an adventure, unique dishes, very brave ingredients and fantastic wines. If you want top quality food from a diverse menu then this is for you. The service was also very good and the sommelier was outstanding! Can't wait to go back.

Posted by: bobby chops on 23 Oct ' 08 at 07:05
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  • Best for: Romantic
  • Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Amazing. Has to be the first port of call when Mitchelin start handing out stars. Wine prices, as everywhere in Dubai, lets it down on the value. Special praise for the Enter The Dragon-style toilets. Certainly somewhere everyone should visit for tea, Mr Braithwaite.

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