Revolver Dubai — Restaurant in Dubai

Ambience: Location is great, the ambience is average . The open kitchen and open bar looks cool. ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️

Food: We tried the business lunch menu and the food was good. Nothing special but good. It was not easy to tell what cuisine the restaurant offers by looking at the menu and trying food so we asked the gentleman in charge of our table and he said it’s south Asian . In my opinion the flavors were more similar to Indian cuisine specially the pastes and sauces. ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️

Service: Was ok. I would say there needs to be more training as one staff who was carrying the food snapped his finger to call his colleague to help putting the food on the table which in any professional setting is not a proper way to address someone else specially once you are standing on top of the guest head. ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️

Overall: Couple of issues:

1. we went for business lunch and even though we mentioned it while booking , the minute we sat down they told us the Lamb in the menu is not available considering that the only meat options for the menu were the lamb rib and the beef cheek. Beef cheek is not something everyone likes so one of us who only eats meat decided to go for the a La carte menu ordering the sirloin as main dish which was double the price of the whole business lunch menu. We were told that the restaurant doesn’t allow one person in a group to choose from a la carte while rest are going for business lunch. If you look at it price wise it would not hurt the restaurant as I mentioned before the wagyu was double the price of the whole business lunch menu. I explained to the waiter that the reason one of us will not take the business lunch is because you don’t have the meat option and knowing you won’t have it, you didn’t even call mentioning it to us even though it was clearly mentioned in the booking we will be going for business lunch menu….. anyway they said “ only this time we will allow it only if u order an appetizer too from a la carte menu ” which we did! So basically they miss an item from the menu, don’t inform the guest ahead of time and then force the guest to order extra food which gives a vibe of desperation.

2. I received an email directly from seven rooms rating my experience and I gave it 1, then received a call from the manager . He said that he saw the rating and was wondering why. I told him based on my experience from trying many restaurants I didn’t feel that the restaurant provided fine dining experience , he said : “ we are not a fine dining restaurant , we are a casual restaurant “ and I said “ you can’t identify as a casual restaurant but charge fine dining restaurant prices” … any way he didn’t ask what went wrong, why the experience wasn’t up to the expectation, what could be improved….. In my opinion, if you don’t want to really know about the experience of a customer why you disturb them and bother yourself to even call?

I wouldn’t be going...

From the moment we arrived at Revolver, The Opus, the atmosphere stood out. The open kitchen creates a lively backdrop, with chefs working over the charcoal grill, brazier, and tandoor in full view. The terrace offers a unique experience, featuring open-air seating and stunning views of the Dubai skyline, making it a comfortable choice for both casual evenings and special occasions.

The menu reflects India’s culinary heritage through a modern lens, featuring dishes crafted with inventive techniques and high-quality ingredients. Chef Jitin Joshi brings more than two decades of international experience, blending classical training with the vibrant flavours of Indian cuisine. His approach avoids unnecessary complexity, letting the cooking methods and ingredient pairings shine.

We began with the AvoMame Gem, a fresh mix of avocado and edamame, followed by Lamb Arancini with a satisfying crunch and savoury filling. The Hokkaido Scallop Ceviche balanced sweet corn with tangy green mango for a bright, layered taste. Mains included the smooth, flavourful Butter Chicken & Gruyère, the Burrata Street Style with sesame-peanut and savoury churros, the tender Black Vinegar Short Ribs served with jalapeño polenta, and the fragrant Clayfire Rice with seafood and tender coconut.

The drinks list offers creative, non-alcoholic options such as the Lalli (organic barley malt, berries, citrus), the Crystali-No (cold brew oolong, honey vanilla, bubbles), and the Serene (paprika milk punch, red bell pepper, blood orange). Each provided a distinct character, from refreshing to lightly sweet. Desserts included the citrus-forward Burnt Citrus with saffron and yuzu yoghurt, and the comforting Coorg Filter Coffee Milk Cake.

Revolver blends modern Indian cooking with an inviting atmosphere, making it a well-rounded choice for those who value both flavour...

Came for dinner, left slightly obsessed. Revolver was the plot twist I didn’t see coming, a reminder of how thrilling good food can be. From the moment we sat down, our server Vinay set the tone, he was warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in making sure our night was perfect.

The cocktails were a full-blown performance. Half the fun was watching them arrive, the other half was drinking something that actually lived up to its own drama.

Starters kicked off strong. • Burrata Street Style: sesame peanut sauce, savoury Chinese churros, weird on paper, wild in the mouth. • Burnt Leek & Truffle: smoky, nutty, unexpectedly addictive. • Charred Chicken: juicy perfection, no notes. • Wagyu Scotch Egg: the undisputed showstopper, perched on a potato nest with saffron aioli. Michelin-level stuff.

Mains were the part where I just sat back and stared at my plate in awe. • Kolhapuri Lamb Chops: so tender they might actually redefine the word “mutton.” Think steakhouse texture, Indian soul. • Gochujang Cauliflower: gentle heat, curry leaf perfume, a comfort dish in couture form. • Ghee & Truffle Rice: creamy Japanese rice that basically sings to your taste buds. • Kulchettes Trio: mini kulchas stuffed with cheese and dreams. The butter chicken one deserves its own religion, but the truffle & morel version could lead a cult.

Desserts sealed the deal. • Chocolate Fondant with milk ice cream: molten bliss. • Mango & Yuzu Sorbet: fresh, zippy, palate-resetting. • Coorg Filter Coffee Milk Cake: earthy, nostalgic, perfection.

I left full, happy, and slightly emotional about how good food can be when someone clearly gives a damn. Probably one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time — 10/10, will definitely return (and bring people just to watch their faces when that wagyu scotch egg...