Multi-award-winning and proudly homegrown, 21grams is a bistro serving honest yet daring Balkan soul food. We blend creativity, quality, and sustainability to deliver experiences as memorable as they are flavorful—celebrating culture, community, and the joy of gathering around the table.
slow life
Step into 21grams and leave the rush behind. Every corner and detail has been thoughtfully crafted by our founder and Chief Soul Kitchen Officer, Stasha, to create a warm, urban bistro where time slows down. Share stories over bold Balkan flavors, linger over coffee and dessert, and celebrate the simple joys of life with friends, strangers-turned-friends, and kindred spirits alike.
from the balkans
born from a genuine desire for an edible piece of her heritage, 21grams honors Stasha’s passion for wholesome soul food, and her desire to create a uniquely authentic experience inspired by the diverse ethnicities, cultures and cuisines of the Balkan Peninsula.
All-dishes and pastries are hand-made from family recipes and served with kindness and generosity by Balkan-native team.
our humans
daily inspiration and dedicated souls behind, below and at the forefront of 21grams.
Would you like to join this amazing team?
our place
a little corner of the Balkans, right here in Dubai.
21grams feels like stepping into a friend’s home. it’s familiar, warm, and full of life.
morning light pours through the windows, conversations drift between tables, and the aroma of freshly baked bread fills the room.
from early breakfast and specialty coffee to lunch and homemade desserts, we serve honest Balkan soul food every day, made to be shared and savored.
we’re open for long talks, lazy weekends, and everything in between.
monday to sunday, 8am – 5pm
our accolades:
MENA’s 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2024 by World’s 50 Best Restaurants, #32
MENA’s 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2025 by World’s 50 Best Restaurants, #26
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023, 2024, 2025
50 Best Discovery by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, 2022
Gault&Millau UAE, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025:
FACT Dining Awards 2024 - Best Breakfast - Winner
Time Out Dinning Awards 2024 - Best Cafe – Highly Commended
FACT Dining Awards 2023 - Best Homegrown - Winner
Time Out Dinning Awards 2023 - Best Breakfast – Winner
Time Out Dinning Awards 2022 - Best European Restaurant - Winner
FACT Dining Awards 2020, 2021, 2022 - Best Cafe - Winner
Time Out Restaurant Awards 2021 - Best European Restaurant - Highly commended
What’s On Awards 2021 - Favourite European Restaurant - Highly commended
Time Out Restaurant Awards 2020 - Best Cafe - Highly Commended
What’s On Awards 2019 - Indie Restaurant of The Year – Winner
