Stylish setting
Distinctive interiors, artwork and a cosy atmosphere give the restaurant a strong visual identity.
Bistro Royal Dubai
Dubai Design District
Bistro Royal Dubai is an Italian restaurant in Dubai Design District with a design-led setting, outdoor seating and a menu that ranges from steaks to pasta. Reviews make the tenderloin steaks and New York cheese cake especially useful starting points, while the atmosphere suits work dinners, relaxed evenings and drinks.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
874 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Reliable steaks
Tenderloin and ribeye steaks are repeatedly praised for being juicy, rich and well cooked.
Strong desserts
The New York cheese cake was called the best part of one returning customer’s meal.
Outdoor seating
The outdoor area is described as cosy, with renewed terrace seating and string lights in winter.
Good value
Several diners found the portions generous and the pricing affordable or surprisingly good for the quality.
Attentive service
Many reviews describe the staff as friendly, warm and attentive, with quick service on some visits.
What to Eat at Bistro Royal Dubai How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Bistro Royal Dubai, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Bistro Royal Dubai, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Tiramisu Net +2
“Their tiramisu was awesome .”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their tiramisu was awesome .”July 2023
“Also, a special star to their tiramisu, perfect for a little sugar break.”February 2021
Honorable mentions (18)
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Beef bearnaise Net +1
“Beef bearnaise is great.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Beef bearnaise is great.”September 2025
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Bruschetta Net +1
“We tried the Bruschetta (ok), Truffle Fries (good, crispy), Mushroom Rissoto (divine), Pizza (they made it in the shape of a heart for us, which was so sweet of them (thanks Maria), and for dessert - New York cheese cake (best of all).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the Bruschetta (ok), Truffle Fries (good, crispy), Mushroom Rissoto (divine), Pizza (they made it in the shape of a heart for us, which was so sweet of them (thanks Maria), and for dessert - New York cheese cake (best of all).”May 2023
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Chicken breast burger Net +1
“I recently enjoyed the chicken breast burger at Bistro Royal, and it was a dining experience that truly stands out. The burger was impeccably crafted, with a tender, perfectly grilled chicken breast that was juicy and full of flavor. The fresh, crispy toppings and a soft bun complemented each bite, making it an indulgence worth every moment.”
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Review excerpts
“I recently enjoyed the chicken breast burger at Bistro Royal, and it was a dining experience that truly stands out. The burger was impeccably crafted, with a tender, perfectly grilled chicken breast that was juicy and full of flavor. The fresh, crispy toppings and a soft bun complemented each bite, making it an indulgence worth every moment.”November 2024
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Homemade chips Net +1
“A standout on their menu is the must-try homemade chips a tantalizing treat not to be missed.🤤”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“A standout on their menu is the must-try homemade chips a tantalizing treat not to be missed.🤤”September 2024
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Lamb chops Net +1
“The drinks are clean, Coffee is great and the food really tasty (I love the lamb chops).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The drinks are clean, Coffee is great and the food really tasty (I love the lamb chops).”August 2018
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Mushroom rissoto Net +1
“We tried the Bruschetta (ok), Truffle Fries (good, crispy), Mushroom Rissoto (divine), Pizza (they made it in the shape of a heart for us, which was so sweet of them (thanks Maria), and for dessert - New York cheese cake (best of all).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the Bruschetta (ok), Truffle Fries (good, crispy), Mushroom Rissoto (divine), Pizza (they made it in the shape of a heart for us, which was so sweet of them (thanks Maria), and for dessert - New York cheese cake (best of all).”May 2023
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New york cheese cake Net +1
“We tried the Bruschetta (ok), Truffle Fries (good, crispy), Mushroom Rissoto (divine), Pizza (they made it in the shape of a heart for us, which was so sweet of them (thanks Maria), and for dessert - New York cheese cake (best of all).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the Bruschetta (ok), Truffle Fries (good, crispy), Mushroom Rissoto (divine), Pizza (they made it in the shape of a heart for us, which was so sweet of them (thanks Maria), and for dessert - New York cheese cake (best of all).”May 2023
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Ribeye Net +1
“Update: I came again and tried Ribeye which was great whether Medium or well-done. Thanks for great atmosphere and service.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Update: I came again and tried Ribeye which was great whether Medium or well-done. Thanks for great atmosphere and service.”June 2025
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Salmon Net +1
“One of the Best Salmon I had after a very long time .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“One of the Best Salmon I had after a very long time .”August 2025
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Salmon burgers Net +1
“Food was very tasty. We’ve ordered the salmon and tuns burgers.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was very tasty. We’ve ordered the salmon and tuns burgers.”February 2020
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Steak Net +1
“The steak was cooked to perfection — tender, juicy, and full of flavor — and paired beautifully with a great glass of wine.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The steak was cooked to perfection — tender, juicy, and full of flavor — and paired beautifully with a great glass of wine.”November 2025
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Steak medium rare Net +1
“The food was impeccable, i ordered a steak medium rare… chefs kiss”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was impeccable, i ordered a steak medium rare… chefs kiss”June 2026
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Steak sandwich Net +1
“Burger & sliders were good but Steak sandwich was super awesome. Risotto was average.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Burger & sliders were good but Steak sandwich was super awesome. Risotto was average.”April 2024
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Tenderloin steaks Net +1
“I love coming back here for their tenderloin steaks, always rich, juicy, and perfectly cooked.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I love coming back here for their tenderloin steaks, always rich, juicy, and perfectly cooked.”February 2026
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Truffle fries Net +1
“We tried the Bruschetta (ok), Truffle Fries (good, crispy), Mushroom Rissoto (divine), Pizza (they made it in the shape of a heart for us, which was so sweet of them (thanks Maria), and for dessert - New York cheese cake (best of all).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the Bruschetta (ok), Truffle Fries (good, crispy), Mushroom Rissoto (divine), Pizza (they made it in the shape of a heart for us, which was so sweet of them (thanks Maria), and for dessert - New York cheese cake (best of all).”May 2023
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Tuns burgers Net +1
“Food was very tasty. We’ve ordered the salmon and tuns burgers.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was very tasty. We’ve ordered the salmon and tuns burgers.”February 2020
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Chicken pasta Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Instead of beef pasta we were served chicken pasta which we requested to be corrected and though the pasta wax decent, beef was chewy.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Pasta with pesto sauce Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Another dish ordered was the pasta with pesto sauce which again, was decent but not mindblowing.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Lemonade juice Net +1
“Lemonade juice is good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Lemonade juice is good.”November 2023
What to Avoid (4)
Food 4
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Chicken milanese Net −1
“Disappointed with my experience today. I ordered a chicken Milanese and after a few bites I noticed the chicken was clearly raw/undercooked in the middle. This is a serious food safety issue.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Disappointed with my experience today. I ordered a chicken Milanese and after a few bites I noticed the chicken was clearly raw/undercooked in the middle. This is a serious food safety issue.”July 2026
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Fish and chips Net −1
“We ordered for fish and chips and beef fillet pasta. Fish n chips came without pea purée even when the menu mentioned it. It’s not the same without peas!! The batter of the fish was soo salty I picked the fish and left the batter.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered for fish and chips and beef fillet pasta. Fish n chips came without pea purée even when the menu mentioned it. It’s not the same without peas!! The batter of the fish was soo salty I picked the fish and left the batter.”February 2026
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Salmon burger Net −1
“As for the food, it was not exceptional but not disappointing. I ordered the salmon burger and found that the squud inked buns provided a taste that was too over powering, so I decided to deconstruct my burger and have it that way.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“As for the food, it was not exceptional but not disappointing. I ordered the salmon burger and found that the squud inked buns provided a taste that was too over powering, so I decided to deconstruct my burger and have it that way.”April 2018
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Beef fillet pasta Net −2
“I ordered the beef pasta . But received a chicken pasta first which had a pink sauce when I asked for a white sauce. After pointing this out I got my actual pasta BUT.... The beef was overcooked and powdery . That's the few pieces I was able to eat. Most of the pieces were inedible and terribly chewy since it was a cheap cut of beef with a lot of muscle fibres in it. The pasta and sauce was good. The server was irritable and not apologetic about the mistake in giving me the wrong order.”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the beef pasta . But received a chicken pasta first which had a pink sauce when I asked for a white sauce. After pointing this out I got my actual pasta BUT.... The beef was overcooked and powdery . That's the few pieces I was able to eat. Most of the pieces were inedible and terribly chewy since it was a cheap cut of beef with a lot of muscle fibres in it. The pasta and sauce was good. The server was irritable and not apologetic about the mistake in giving me the wrong order.”February 2026
“We ordered for fish and chips and beef fillet pasta. Fish n chips came without pea purée even when the menu mentioned it. It’s not the same without peas!! The batter of the fish was soo salty I picked the fish and left the batter. Instead of beef pasta we were served chicken pasta which we requested to be corrected and though the pasta wax decent, beef was chewy.”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check offers. Confirm that a advertised special applies to your chosen item before ordering, as one review found the menu wording unclear.
Check orders. Verify the dish and requested sauce or ingredients when it arrives; one table initially received chicken pasta instead of beef.
Ask about sides. For fish and chips, confirm that pea purée is included, since a reviewer said the menu mentioned it but it was missing.
Time your visit. Weekends can be bustling and packed, while another review found it quiet during a quieter period; plan around the atmosphere you want.
Plan parking. Parking is not equally convenient for everyone: one diner reported walking from a spot, while another review mentions valet parking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
design district Building no 6
Zaa'beel Second - Dubai Design District, Dubai
Common Concerns
Food safety
One diner found chicken Milanese raw in the middle and received no apology or acknowledgment of the seriousness.
Order errors
Reviews report chicken pasta arriving instead of beef pasta, alongside missed modifications and an irritable response.
Inconsistent dishes
Fish and chips arrived without the advertised pea purée, and one reviewer found the batter excessively salty.
Offer confusion
A menu special was unavailable or restricted to selected products without that limitation being clearly stated.
Past cleanliness
A 2022 review reported flies outside and dirty, unpleasant-smelling toilets, so outdoor conditions may be worth checking.
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The Bottom Line
Bistro Royal Dubai is a design-conscious Italian restaurant in Dubai Design District, useful for a work dinner, relaxed evening or drinks outdoors. The menu has enough range for different appetites, but the most consistently appealing choices in reviews are tenderloin steaks, ribeye, steak sandwiches and desserts such as the New York cheese cake and tiramisu. The setting is a major part of the visit.
Customers mention distinctive interiors, artwork, cosy seating and a terrace, with string lights making the outside especially inviting in winter. Music can become louder around 9pm, and weekends may be busy, while daytime brings more natural light indoors. Alcohol, cocktails and wine are also mentioned.
Service is often warm and attentive, and some diners describe food arriving quickly. Pricing opinions vary: some call it affordable or surprisingly good value, while one family review found it a little pricey. Careem Plus and, in another review, valet parking were mentioned.
There are worthwhile reasons to check details before settling in. Reviews report unclear special-offer restrictions, unavailable drinks, incorrect pasta orders, missing pea purée with fish and chips, and one serious raw-chicken incident. Confirm promotions, sides and your order when it arrives, particularly if ordering chicken Milanese or fish and chips.