Fresh pasta
Pasta is repeatedly praised for its flavour and freshness, including pesto, bolognese and blanca versions.
Piadera - Authentic Italian Flatbread
Trade Centre
Piadera is an Italian restaurant in Trade Centre centred on piadina-style flatbreads, with pasta and desserts alongside coffee. Reviews point to fresh, flavourful food, quick service and a relaxed setting, making it useful for a casual lunch, coffee break or easy dinner.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
344 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Flatbreads
The piadina-style flatbreads are a clear speciality, with fresh toppings and options to customise the combination.
Warm service
Reviews consistently describe the team as kind, welcoming and accommodating, with helpful menu guidance.
Quick meals
Service is reported as quick, which is handy for a lunch or coffee break in the busy Trade Centre area.
Coffee breaks
Coffee is a recurring highlight, and the café atmosphere works for a relaxed break or working visit.
Outdoor views
Outdoor seating can bring views towards the Museum of the Future, including sunset views mentioned by a diner.
Large pinsa
The pinsa can be a substantial order: one reviewer found the portion almost impossible to finish.
Catering service
A dinner-catering review describes a fully handled service that included cleanup afterwards.
What to Eat at Piadera - Authentic Italian Flatbread 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 Piadera - Authentic Italian Flatbread, 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.
These items at Piadera - Authentic Italian Flatbread got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Pistachio tiramisu Net +2
“The pistachio tiramisu was just perfect, and the surprise complimentary birthday cake made the moment even more special. 🎂”
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Review excerpts
“The pistachio tiramisu was just perfect, and the surprise complimentary birthday cake made the moment even more special. 🎂”February 2026
“The pesto pasta was super yummy, and the pistachio tiramisu was a must-try.”February 2026
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Tenerina chocolate cake Net +2
“🍴Tenerina Chocolate Cake - Ferrara city speciality with Premium Italian chocolate soft inside and crunchy outside. NO, Its not a brownie...”
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Review excerpts
“🍴Tenerina Chocolate Cake - Ferrara city speciality with Premium Italian chocolate soft inside and crunchy outside. NO, Its not a brownie...”October 2020
“The cakes initially served to us were APPLE CAKE and TENERINA CHOCOLATE CAKE. The chocolate cake was concocted specially for a queen in Italy. We being chocoholics ABSOLUTELY LOVED the flavor of the cake as it had the right balance of sweetness and a crispy base which made it all the more delicious and just the perfect dessert for us.”January 2018
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Tiramisu Net +2
“they are as well serving different Italian soda and guess what the desert are all out of this world especially #tiramisu”
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Review excerpts
“they are as well serving different Italian soda and guess what the desert are all out of this world especially #tiramisu”November 2017
“🍴Tiramisu - Italian Ladyfingures dipped into Padova's Italian Coffee and dressed with venetian Mascarpone so delightful..”October 2020
Honorable mentions (17)
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Apple cake Net +1
“The cakes initially served to us were APPLE CAKE and TENERINA CHOCOLATE CAKE.”
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Review excerpts
“The cakes initially served to us were APPLE CAKE and TENERINA CHOCOLATE CAKE.”January 2018
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Basil soup Net +1
“Very simple and good value Italian food. We had basil soup which was fresh and delicious, and buratta and ceaser salad. Recommend!”
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“Very simple and good value Italian food. We had basil soup which was fresh and delicious, and buratta and ceaser salad. Recommend!”November 2025
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Bianca pasta Net +1
“🍴Bianca Pasta - Gragnano Pasta with Honemade Truffle Rosemary cream sauce was absolutely delicious”
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Review excerpts
“🍴Bianca Pasta - Gragnano Pasta with Honemade Truffle Rosemary cream sauce was absolutely delicious”October 2020
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Cheese cake Net +1
“The people who serve are good so as the cheese cake we had. It was very light and we were craving to have more and more.”
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Review excerpts
“The people who serve are good so as the cheese cake we had. It was very light and we were craving to have more and more.”April 2019
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Chicken breast Net +1
“My favorite Italian restaurant in Dubai 😍😍the chicken breast is very delicious 🤤 the service is very good and the staff are very welcoming and friendly 😍specially Faith & Mark❤️❤️”
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“My favorite Italian restaurant in Dubai 😍😍the chicken breast is very delicious 🤤 the service is very good and the staff are very welcoming and friendly 😍specially Faith & Mark❤️❤️”November 2025
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Classic mayo flatbread Net +1
“Classic Mayo Flatbread for AED 30 Comes with: 1 Veggie (Green pepper is so! out of this world) 1 meat (I like their chicken, but they've got turkey, salmon etc) 1 cheese (Parmesan for me) +Mayo sauce. +5 options for Avacado sauce, Ceasar's, extra veggies. +9 for Avacado pieces thst looked exotic. My lunch for AED 45 was yummy! +1 visit Lemon Zest Flatbread”
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Review excerpts
“Classic Mayo Flatbread for AED 30 Comes with: 1 Veggie (Green pepper is so! out of this world) 1 meat (I like their chicken, but they've got turkey, salmon etc) 1 cheese (Parmesan for me) +Mayo sauce. +5 options for Avacado sauce, Ceasar's, extra veggies. +9 for Avacado pieces thst looked exotic. My lunch for AED 45 was yummy! +1 visit Lemon Zest Flatbread”December 2020
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Del golfo flat bread Net +1
“🍴Del Golfo Flat Bread - (Dubai Favourite ) Grilled Chicken Marinated in lemon Zest, Fresh Lettuce Tomatoes and Proteic Chickpea Sauce so mouthwatering.”
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“🍴Del Golfo Flat Bread - (Dubai Favourite ) Grilled Chicken Marinated in lemon Zest, Fresh Lettuce Tomatoes and Proteic Chickpea Sauce so mouthwatering.”October 2020
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Flat bread pizza Net +1
“Everything is home made, no chemical taste, nothing from the freezer. A simple menu: pasta, salads, flat bread pizza and other flatbread specialties.”
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“Everything is home made, no chemical taste, nothing from the freezer. A simple menu: pasta, salads, flat bread pizza and other flatbread specialties.”February 2024
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Italian flat bread Net +1
“it serves Italian flat bread where it is done in the same time with fresh ingredients made according to your taste buds... so yummy and light ...”
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“it serves Italian flat bread where it is done in the same time with fresh ingredients made according to your taste buds... so yummy and light ...”November 2017
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Italian flatbread Net +1
“The food was fresh and flavorful — especially the Italian flatbread and pasta.”
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“The food was fresh and flavorful — especially the Italian flatbread and pasta.”March 2026
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Pasta blanca Net +1
“The pasta, either bolognese or blanca comes with real tomato sauce made of fresh tomatoes : you eat here as if at home and the chef can customize anything to ease you.”
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Review excerpts
“The pasta, either bolognese or blanca comes with real tomato sauce made of fresh tomatoes : you eat here as if at home and the chef can customize anything to ease you.”February 2024
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Pasta bolognese Net +1
“The pasta, either bolognese or blanca comes with real tomato sauce made of fresh tomatoes : you eat here as if at home and the chef can customize anything to ease you.”
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“The pasta, either bolognese or blanca comes with real tomato sauce made of fresh tomatoes : you eat here as if at home and the chef can customize anything to ease you.”February 2024
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Pesto pasta Net +1
“The pesto pasta was super yummy, and the pistachio tiramisu was a must-try.”
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Review excerpts
“The pesto pasta was super yummy, and the pistachio tiramisu was a must-try.”February 2026
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Piadina Net +1
“Nice location food piadina very nice really same Italia 🇮🇹 😋😋😋”
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“Nice location food piadina very nice really same Italia 🇮🇹 😋😋😋”January 2018
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Pink sauce pasta Net +1
“Love the food. The staff is really sweet. I went there craving pink sauce pasta and i got exactly what I wanted.”
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“Love the food. The staff is really sweet. I went there craving pink sauce pasta and i got exactly what I wanted.”October 2024
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Pinsa Net +1
“The pinsa was absolutely delicious… It was almost impossible to finish (such a huge portion).”
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“The pinsa was absolutely delicious… It was almost impossible to finish (such a huge portion).”February 2026
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Pizza Net +1
“The pizza was aamazing -light, flavorful, and truly different from the typical pizzas we’re used to, making it perfect for any kind of diet :)))”
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“The pizza was aamazing -light, flavorful, and truly different from the typical pizzas we’re used to, making it perfect for any kind of diet :)))”January 2026
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Cappuccino Net +1
“Their cappuccino is excellent and the pasta is absolutely delicious.”
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“Their cappuccino is excellent and the pasta is absolutely delicious.”June 2026
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Green detox drink Net +1
“Next up, we ordered a Green Detox drink to have along with our sandwich and it was quite refreshing. The drink had the right balance with the apple, mint and cucumber that gave a delightful taste to wash down the piada.”
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“Next up, we ordered a Green Detox drink to have along with our sandwich and it was quite refreshing. The drink had the right balance with the apple, mint and cucumber that gave a delightful taste to wash down the piada.”January 2018
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Latte Net +1
“We ordered a latte and it was just the right drink to go along with the desserts.”
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“We ordered a latte and it was just the right drink to go along with the desserts.”January 2018
What to Avoid (2)
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Margherita pizza Net −1
“Don't get it wrong its Margherita Pizza .. on Piadera concept.. Tomato and Arabic bread with little cheese.. the worst Italian restaurant ever”
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“Don't get it wrong its Margherita Pizza .. on Piadera concept.. Tomato and Arabic bread with little cheese.. the worst Italian restaurant ever”June 2020
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Pizza margarita Net −1
“5* I had a pizza margarita. And two pasta. The pasta was very good. 4.8*. The pizza was just ok to good They use their signature flatbread as a crust. Alright.. But they do not use fresh mozzarella. And what they do use reminds me of cheap frozen pizza. Sauce was very gooz however.”
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Critical review excerpts
“5* I had a pizza margarita. And two pasta. The pasta was very good. 4.8*. The pizza was just ok to good They use their signature flatbread as a crust. Alright.. But they do not use fresh mozzarella. And what they do use reminds me of cheap frozen pizza. Sauce was very gooz however.”January 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try flatbread. Start with the Italian flatbread or customise a piada; reviews describe fresh toppings and a light, satisfying meal.
Coffee break. For a work-friendly visit, consider the coffee and croissant combo: one review mentions AED 19 coffee, croissant and WiFi.
Outdoor seating. Choose outdoor seating if you want a view towards the Museum of the Future or a quieter setting away from car noise.
Save room. Leave space for dessert, particularly the pistachio tiramisu, which multiple diners singled out.
Ask to customise. If you have dietary preferences, ask about customising dishes; one regular says the chef can adjust orders to suit.
Consider catering. For a hosted dinner, ask about catering: a review describes start-to-finish handling and cleanup afterwards.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Office 1, One Central, Dubai World Trade Center,
Trade Center Second, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Pizza cheese
One diner found the Margherita only average and specifically disliked that it used non-fresh mozzarella.
Ready bread
An older review objected to the bread being ready-made rather than prepared fresh.
Price concern
One older review felt the taste was below average for the prices, so expectations may vary by dish.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 30
Classic Mayo Flatbread
“Classic Mayo Flatbread for AED 30”Google review · December 2020
AED 45
lunch
“My lunch for AED 45 was yummy!”Google review · December 2020
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LOCAL
The Bottom Line
Piadera is an Italian restaurant in Trade Centre built around piadina-style flatbreads, but the menu also has pasta, salads, desserts and coffee. The Italian flatbread and pasta received especially consistent praise, while the pesto pasta and pistachio tiramisu were singled out as strong orders. It works for a quick lunch, a coffee break or a casual dinner rather than a formal Italian meal.
The setting is relaxed and cosy, with indoor and outdoor seating. Several reviews mention a quiet atmosphere, and outdoor tables can look towards the Museum of the Future; one diner particularly enjoyed the sunset view. Service is another reliable part of the experience, with reviewers describing the team as friendly, quick and accommodating.
A coffee-and-croissant combo was reported at 19 dhs and the café has WiFi, making it practical for a short work session. Portions can be generous: a reviewer found the pinsa almost impossible to finish, while another described the individual flatbread portions as well sized. Dessert is worth leaving room for, especially the pistachio tiramisu.
Catering is also available, with one dinner event handled from setup through cleanup. A few older reviews were less impressed, citing ready-made bread or non-fresh mozzarella on a Margherita pizza, so pizza expectations may depend on the dish.