Barça Club

The Palm welcomes its most romantic spot to date. We try out the menu, rate the location, and tell it like it is - we liked 7 Reviews

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From Time Out Dubai Eating Out 2009

If you’re after an intimate venue for some romancing, you can’t get much better than Barça Club. Hidden in an apartment building on The Palm with no signage, you will be unsurprised to find a near-deserted restaurant.

But its secluded location actually conjures an exclusive vibe thanks to its tasteful, Gaudí-esque decor. A tasty amuse bouche will stave off your hunger while you peruse the menu. There’s an interesting array of dishes; mainly Spanish with French, with Italian and Moroccan influences.

Starters are more than pleasant, but you won’t have long to savour them, as the mains are whipped out and proudly placed before you. You won’t mind, though, as the steak is cooked to perfection; so tender, it glides down the throat.

The beef bourguignon is equally delicious – you will find it hard to tell the difference between the mushrooms and the beef chunks as each are soft, plump and coated in a rich, thick red-wine gravy.

On Time Out’s visit, the restaurant had only been open a month and was not yet serving desserts, as they were ‘still trying to choose the perfect selection’. We recommend you go along and judge if they have achieved their goal – not an arduous task, we think you’ll agree.

By Time Out Dubai staff
Time Out Dubai, 17 March 2009

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Posted by: Lorne on 12 Aug ' 09 at 04:36

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

The menu is not expansive but there are some absolute diamonds hidden within. The mushroom risotto is the best I've ever had rich and creamy due with marscapone and parmesan used to great effect. The steak is tender, juicy and the chef is willing to customize the trimmings on request (I had a side of sauteed mushroom/onions/garlic with mine). The staff are friendly and the chef took the time to answer my queries about some of the dishes. The only downside is the price of the wine, which is high even for Dubai.

Posted by: Johnny on 26 May ' 09 at 07:48

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

As always here, trying to look expensive, charge expensive but it's cheap in all other ways.

Posted by: Ali on 16 Apr ' 09 at 15:36

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Service has improved since I first went, as have the prices and offering. A great place to sit and have lunch now that the weather is good, with a much bigger selection of snacky and light dishes.

Posted by: Mike on 13 Mar ' 09 at 10:16

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Steak was probably the best I've had in my 16 years in Dubai! Absolutely amazing!

Posted by: Piaras on 23 Jan ' 09 at 05:03

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Staff need to be trained. When asked for a bar snack, we had a drink at the empty bar before sitting down, we were offered the starters menu. English language skills were poor. Drinks small measures and expensive. Food was excelent.

Posted by: Bob on 21 Jan ' 09 at 16:22

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Service is bored as there aren't yet many customers, thus they rush you through the courses too fast. Once it gets busier, i'm sure they'll improve on this.

Posted by: Debbie on 20 Jan ' 09 at 13:54

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

Food ok.Service disappointingly amateur!!

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