City views
The 74th-floor setting delivers striking Dubai views, especially from a window table.
Carna By Dario Cecchini
Business Bay
Carna by Dario Cecchini is a contemporary steakhouse on the 74th floor of SLS Dubai in Business Bay. Customers come for carefully cooked steaks such as Bistecca alla Fiorentina, polished service and sweeping Dubai views, with weekend lunch and brunch adding another way to visit.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
347 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong steaks
Reviews repeatedly praise tender, precisely cooked steaks, including Australian Wagyu and Bistecca alla Fiorentina.
Meat selection
The Australian wagyu tasting plate lets groups try several steaks in one order.
Standout dishes
Beef tartare, carpaccio, short ribs and sausage are among the dishes reviewers specifically recommend.
Attentive service
Several reviews describe staff as knowledgeable and engaged, including guidance through cuts and dish pairings.
Romantic setting
The calm, elegant room and city outlook make it a strong choice for anniversaries and date nights.
Weekend lunch
The newer weekend lunch uses a compact set menu while still giving diners several choices across courses.
Tips for a Better Visit
Request window. Ask for a window table when booking if the view matters; one guest missed it despite loving the restaurant.
Choose seating. If you dislike smoke, ask for a table at the back because the front area is a smoking zone.
Allow time. Build in extra time for arrival: reaching the restaurant may require two elevator rides.
Share cuts. For a group, consider the Australian wagyu tasting plate or a large Bistecca alla Fiorentina to sample and share.
Try brunch. Sunday roast brunch runs from 1–4pm in one review and includes a drinks-package option; check the current details before booking.
Solo check. Ask whether a special set menu can be ordered solo, as one diner found a sharing-only format limiting.
Plan the visit
Practical details
SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences - Level 74 - Marasi Dr
Business Bay, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Grilled Lettuce Salad
The grilled lettuce salad stands out as an unexpected starter, paired by one diner with truffle honey dressing.
Chocolate soufflé
The chocolate soufflé takes around 20 minutes but was considered worth waiting for.
Flan
The flan was singled out during weekend lunch as a dessert not to miss.
Common Concerns
High prices
Multiple reviewers describe Carna as expensive or pricey, so it suits a splurge rather than casual dining.
Access hassle
Getting to the restaurant can involve two elevator rides, and some reviewers found the SLS driveway difficult.
Uneven cooking
Although many steaks were excellent, one half-board diner reported chewy, undercooked butcher’s-cut meat on three plates.
Loud music
Music can become uncomfortably loud later in the evening, particularly after 10pm.
Slow service
Service has generally been praised, but one family dinner and a Christmas brunch had serious delays and poor updates.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
550aed per person
Xmas brunch
“Went here for a Xmas brunch for 550aed per person, was served roast beef raw so we sent it back to cook it a bit more and an hour and a half later we were still waiting”Google review · December 2022
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The Bottom Line
Carna by Dario Cecchini is a destination steakhouse in SLS Dubai, high above Business Bay. The main draw is the combination of serious meat cooking and a dramatic setting: diners mention Australian Wagyu, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, beef tartare and carpaccio, with the 74th-floor outlook adding plenty of occasion to dinner. The room is calm, spacious and polished, and reviews regularly describe warm, attentive service.
It works naturally for anniversaries, date nights and dinners with friends. The Australian wagyu tasting plate is a useful group order because it lets you compare cuts, while the Bistecca alla Fiorentina is described as large enough for two or three people. Desserts are not an afterthought: flan, chocolate dessert, pistachio ice cream and lemon cake all received specific praise.
There are some practical caveats. Carna is widely described as pricey, and reaching the restaurant can mean two elevator rides. Ask for a window table if the view is central to the plan, and request the back if you dislike smoke; the front is a smoking area.
Music may become loud after 10pm, while service has occasionally been slow or poorly coordinated, especially during brunch. Weekend lunch uses a shorter set menu, and Sunday roast brunch is another option worth checking before booking.