Get a taste of Paris with L’Avenue by Costes.
A fashionable Parisian institution, L’Avenue by Costes has opened a Dubai outpost that we have been looking forward to trying. Located in Fashion Avenue at Dubai Mall, the restaurant brings its signature Parisian flair and understated luxury to the city. Burgundy velvet, white marble and antique mirrors sit alongside handcrafted architectural details and carefully selected artworks. A music room inspired by the legendary Hôtel Costes leads through to the main dining area, where sculpted ceilings, plush seating and soft lighting create an intimate atmosphere. There is also a quieter oval salon, designed for coffee, afternoon tea or dessert.
With the outdoor weather finally here, we opted for the terrace, reminiscent of the pavement cafés of Paris. Only here, the view is of the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain. The menu follows the L’Avenue philosophy, bringing together French brasserie favourites with a selection of fusion dishes. We began with a basket of homemade bread and olives.
Our first course was the tuna tartare, a fresh and delicate dish. We followed it with the pasta with morels, cooked perfectly al dente, with the earthy richness of the mushrooms making it a particularly indulgent dish. The steak, served with béarnaise sauce was a classic brasserie order. Dessert was a chocolate tart, a decadent way to end the meal.
L’Avenue in the evening is magical, with its night-time views, watching the fountains come to life from our table, without having to leave our seats, was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the evening. The restaurant has brought a little of Avenue Montaigne to Dubai, but it is the unmistakably Dubai backdrop that makes it particularly special.
L’Avenue by Costes
Second Floor, Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai
Daily, 10am–1am
Reservations: avenue-dubai.com
WhatsApp: +971 56 162 1040
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