Greek atmosphere
Greek-inspired interiors, landscaping and live dancing give the restaurant a distinctive sense of place.
C Restaurant
Trade Centre
C Restaurant is a Mediterranean dining spot in Trade Centre with Greek-inspired décor, live entertainment and a menu that ranges beyond the usual Mediterranean staples. Reviews highlight its fresh seafood, sushi and traditional plate-breaking experience, making it suited to lively dinners, brunches and celebrations.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
6,188 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live shows
Singing, dancing and plate smashing regularly turn dinner into an evening of entertainment.
Fresh seafood
Grilled shrimp, sea bass and mussels were specifically praised for freshness, flavour and generous portions.
Sushi option
Customers describe the sushi as fresh and surprisingly strong alongside the Mediterranean dishes.
Welcoming staff
Many reviews describe the team as friendly and attentive, with service that helps the restaurant feel comfortable for dates and gatherings.
Brunch variety
Brunch reviews mention a broad spread covering seafood, meat, pasta, pizza, sushi, Middle Eastern dishes and desserts.
Complimentary valet
Valet parking is complimentary when the ticket is validated, which is useful in an area where nearby parking can be limited.
What to Eat at C Restaurant 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 C Restaurant, 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 C Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Caesar salad Net +1
“My choice was to try a Caesar salad and fresh carrot and apple juice. Everything was fantastic! The portions were generous enough for sharing, and the prices were more than reasonable for such a beautiful place”
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“My choice was to try a Caesar salad and fresh carrot and apple juice. Everything was fantastic! The portions were generous enough for sharing, and the prices were more than reasonable for such a beautiful place”June 2025
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Chicken souvlaki Net +1
“The food was beautifully presented and thoughtfully prepared. I especially enjoyed the lentil tabbouleh and the chicken souvlaki—both were flavourful, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The fresh juices were made to order and tailored exactly to our preferences, which was a nice touch.”
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“The food was beautifully presented and thoughtfully prepared. I especially enjoyed the lentil tabbouleh and the chicken souvlaki—both were flavourful, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The fresh juices were made to order and tailored exactly to our preferences, which was a nice touch.”June 2026
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Cotton candy surprise Net +1
“The food was all so delicious with plenty of varieties to choose from. The paella was incredible, and the cotton candy surprise was such a fun and unexpected treat!”
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“The food was all so delicious with plenty of varieties to choose from. The paella was incredible, and the cotton candy surprise was such a fun and unexpected treat!”October 2025
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Dry kunafa Net +1
“- The dessert that was brought was dry kunafa with no syrup which is traditional to bring, we asked for it and they brought it, and it was good”
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“- The dessert that was brought was dry kunafa with no syrup which is traditional to bring, we asked for it and they brought it, and it was good”May 2026
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Fried calamari Net +1
“Fried calamari was good with a nice tinge of spice, and greek salad was ok.”
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“Fried calamari was good with a nice tinge of spice, and greek salad was ok.”May 2026
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Greek brunch buffet Net +1
“Spent the weekend at C Restaurant, and it was amazing! Their Greek brunch buffet is perfect for families, with fantastic food from starters to dessert—everything was so flavorful.”
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“Spent the weekend at C Restaurant, and it was amazing! Their Greek brunch buffet is perfect for families, with fantastic food from starters to dessert—everything was so flavorful.”January 2025
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Grilled grouper fishes Net +1
“We ordered also grilled sea bass and grilled grouper fishes and both were really tasty.”
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“We ordered also grilled sea bass and grilled grouper fishes and both were really tasty.”February 2026
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Grilled sea bass Net +1
“We ordered also grilled sea bass and grilled grouper fishes and both were really tasty.”
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“We ordered also grilled sea bass and grilled grouper fishes and both were really tasty.”February 2026
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Grilled shrimps Net +1
“The seafood was incredibly fresh and flavorful the absolute highlights for me were the grilled shrimps and the sea bass.”
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“The seafood was incredibly fresh and flavorful the absolute highlights for me were the grilled shrimps and the sea bass.”January 2026
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Lentil tabbouleh Net +1
“The food was beautifully presented and thoughtfully prepared. I especially enjoyed the lentil tabbouleh and the chicken souvlaki—both were flavourful, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The fresh juices were made to order and tailored exactly to our preferences, which was a nice touch.”
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“The food was beautifully presented and thoughtfully prepared. I especially enjoyed the lentil tabbouleh and the chicken souvlaki—both were flavourful, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The fresh juices were made to order and tailored exactly to our preferences, which was a nice touch.”June 2026
Honorable mentions (13)
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Lobster Net +1
“We have ordered Lobster and it was really delicious.”
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“We have ordered Lobster and it was really delicious.”February 2026
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Mussels Net +1
“If you’re a fan of mussels, you won’t be disappointed; the serving size is very generous!”
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“If you’re a fan of mussels, you won’t be disappointed; the serving size is very generous!”January 2026
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Oriental sausage Net +1
“While the absence of tzatziki on the menu was unexpected given the Mediterranean influence, the creative fusion elements—such as the oriental sausage—add an intriguing twist to the experience.”
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“While the absence of tzatziki on the menu was unexpected given the Mediterranean influence, the creative fusion elements—such as the oriental sausage—add an intriguing twist to the experience.”July 2025
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Pesto pasta with pistachios Net +1
“I ordered a pesto pasta with pistachios and it was very tasty.”
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“I ordered a pesto pasta with pistachios and it was very tasty.”October 2024
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Saturday's meat brunch Net +1
“There was also a dance performance and the breaking of plates. I definitely enjoyed Saturday's meat brunch and will be back soon.”
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“There was also a dance performance and the breaking of plates. I definitely enjoyed Saturday's meat brunch and will be back soon.”September 2024
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Sea bass Net +1
“The seafood was incredibly fresh and flavorful the absolute highlights for me were the grilled shrimps and the sea bass.”
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“The seafood was incredibly fresh and flavorful the absolute highlights for me were the grilled shrimps and the sea bass.”January 2026
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Sea bream Net +1
“- we got pizza and sea bream as the main dishes, the sea bream was nice but it was just a couple of fillets on a dish with no garnish, and nothing around it, the pizza however was mediocre at best, it was too oily and too salty, and the meat used didn't taste good”
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“- we got pizza and sea bream as the main dishes, the sea bream was nice but it was just a couple of fillets on a dish with no garnish, and nothing around it, the pizza however was mediocre at best, it was too oily and too salty, and the meat used didn't taste good”May 2026
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Seafood paella Net +1
“The Seafood paella was a standout dish, bursting with flavor and perfectly cooked seafood.”
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“The Seafood paella was a standout dish, bursting with flavor and perfectly cooked seafood.”September 2024
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Spaghetti meatballs Net +1
“The food looked exactly like the menu photos and tasted amazing, especially the spaghetti meatballs and fresh juice 👏”
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“The food looked exactly like the menu photos and tasted amazing, especially the spaghetti meatballs and fresh juice 👏”May 2026
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Steak Net +1
“The paella was the best , the steak was superb even the coffee and the sweetest fruit platter.”
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“The paella was the best , the steak was superb even the coffee and the sweetest fruit platter.”February 2024
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Sweetest fruit platter Net +1
“The paella was the best , the steak was superb even the coffee and the sweetest fruit platter.”
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“The paella was the best , the steak was superb even the coffee and the sweetest fruit platter.”February 2024
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Tomahawk steak Net +1
“We went for a birthday dinner on a Monday and the place was mostly empty (which we loved) and we had an amazing night enjoying scrumptious dishes and a marvelous show bringing the Tomahawk steak hubby ordered.”
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“We went for a birthday dinner on a Monday and the place was mostly empty (which we loved) and we had an amazing night enjoying scrumptious dishes and a marvelous show bringing the Tomahawk steak hubby ordered.”July 2025
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Greek salad Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Fried calamari was good with a nice tinge of spice, and greek salad was ok.”
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Drinks 3
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Coffee Net +1
“The paella was the best , the steak was superb even the coffee and the sweetest fruit platter.”
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“The paella was the best , the steak was superb even the coffee and the sweetest fruit platter.”February 2024
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Fresh carrot and apple juice Net +1
“My choice was to try a Caesar salad and fresh carrot and apple juice. Everything was fantastic! The portions were generous enough for sharing, and the prices were more than reasonable for such a beautiful place”
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“My choice was to try a Caesar salad and fresh carrot and apple juice. Everything was fantastic! The portions were generous enough for sharing, and the prices were more than reasonable for such a beautiful place”June 2025
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Tea Net +1
“It was delicious today as well. The tea was great to look at, and the aroma and taste were good.”
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“It was delicious today as well. The tea was great to look at, and the aroma and taste were good.”December 2023
What to Avoid (2)
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Pizza Net −1
“- we got pizza and sea bream as the main dishes, the sea bream was nice but it was just a couple of fillets on a dish with no garnish, and nothing around it, the pizza however was mediocre at best, it was too oily and too salty, and the meat used didn't taste good”
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Critical review excerpts
“- we got pizza and sea bream as the main dishes, the sea bream was nice but it was just a couple of fillets on a dish with no garnish, and nothing around it, the pizza however was mediocre at best, it was too oily and too salty, and the meat used didn't taste good”May 2026
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Spatchcock chicken Net −1
“The only minor drawback was the spatchcock chicken, which was slightly dry, and there was a longer-than-expected wait for some plain mayo to accompany it.”
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“The only minor drawback was the spatchcock chicken, which was slightly dry, and there was a longer-than-expected wait for some plain mayo to accompany it.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve a table, especially for a busy dinner or celebration; one regular reviewer calls booking the best approach.
Validate valet. Use the complimentary valet, but validate the ticket before leaving and look for the service on the opposite side of the restaurant.
Choose seating. If you are sensitive to loud sound, ask not to sit beside a speaker; one party was moved after raising the issue.
Skip breakfast. Do not plan a late breakfast visit: a reviewer found that breakfast was no longer being served and ordered a club sandwich instead.
Plan the visit
Practical details
14 Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center First, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Service inconsistency
One visit involved a poor table assignment, disinterested service, wrong orders and a guest feeling overlooked during another group’s celebration.
Slow service
A review of a seafood dinner specifically reported that service was very slow.
Uneven cooking
Food quality is not uniform: one reviewer found the fish and shrimp overcooked and the paella rice overcooked.
Music mismatch
Although the music is often praised, one reviewer found the collection distracting and poorly matched to the setting.
Small portions
A detailed Groupon visit described the portions as generally small and raised questions about what the unlimited set menu included.
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The Bottom Line
C Restaurant in Trade Centre is built around a Greek-inspired setting, Mediterranean food and a lively evening programme. You can come for seafood such as grilled shrimp and sea bass, try sushi alongside the Mediterranean dishes, or book a Greek brunch buffet with a broad spread. Traditional dancing and plate smashing add a celebratory edge that suits birthdays and group dinners more than a quiet meal.
The strongest pattern in the reviews is the atmosphere: elegant interiors, outdoor greenery, live singing and dancing, and staff who are often described as warm and attentive. Several guests also mention generous seafood, fresh juices and attractive presentation. Complimentary valet parking is available when you validate the ticket, although one reviewer warns that the entrance is easy to miss on the opposite side of the restaurant.
Experiences are not entirely consistent. Some diners reported slow service, wrong orders or feeling overlooked, while others described excellent attention. Food feedback is similarly mixed: seafood and sushi receive strong praise, but one visit found fish, shrimp and paella overcooked.
Prices are described as high by one reviewer, so clarify menu details and any Groupon limits before ordering. Reserve ahead, and ask for seating away from speakers if you want easier conversation.