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Teatro
Trade Centre
Teatro is a fine-dining hotel restaurant in Trade Centre with an open kitchen and a wide international menu. Reviews make it especially worth considering for fresh sushi, Saturday brunch and relaxed celebratory dinners.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,068 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Brunch variety
Saturday brunch includes live cooking stations, with reviewers enjoying both the Japanese and Indian corners.
Attentive service
Reviewers describe polished service that gives diners privacy while keeping drinks topped up and tables looked after.
City views
A window table can add city views to the meal, making the setting more memorable.
Warm setting
The restaurant is often described as cosy and elegant, with warm lighting and a quieter atmosphere.
Global menu
The menu lets a group mix dishes across Asian and Italian styles, including sushi, curry and pasta.
What to Eat at Teatro 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 Teatro, 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 Teatro got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Sushi Net +8
“Ate was very tasty, pleasant, quality! Especially immaculate sushi. The staff was very tactful and friendly. We can especially praise Rho Anne! She was polite and responsive. Thanks to this we are very happy.”
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“Ate was very tasty, pleasant, quality! Especially immaculate sushi. The staff was very tactful and friendly. We can especially praise Rho Anne! She was polite and responsive. Thanks to this we are very happy.”August 2025
“TEATRO was simply outstanding! The ambience is beautiful—perfect for a relaxed dinner. The staff went above and beyond, and the sushi was incredibly fresh and flavorful. Their unlimited sushi offer for just 125 AED is unbeatable. A must-try for sushi lovers!”April 2025
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Saturday brunch Net +2
“We came teatro Saturday brunch. It was amazing. Food and service was excellent.”
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“We came teatro Saturday brunch. It was amazing. Food and service was excellent.”August 2024
“We as Allegra Private Tours enjoyed a delicious Saturday Brunch at Teatro. The staff is well trained and extremely friendly and helpful. The food variety including live cooking stations is amazing, we loved the Japanese corner with Sushi and Sashimi but the Indian station too, the chef explained and assisted to prepare a food creation! It is not yet crowded as this brunch arrangement started few weeks ago only, your chance to indulge😊”May 2024
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Wasabi prawns Net +2
“I highly recommend their wasabi prawns.”
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Review excerpts
“I highly recommend their wasabi prawns.”November 2020
“For starters we had wasabi prawns & buffalo chicken wings.I highly recommend their wasabi prawns.It was spectacular.”March 2020
Honorable mentions (13)
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Carrot cake Net +1
“Visited this restaurant for dinner for the first time, and I think it was a love at first sight 😍 we ordered sushi, salmon, spring rolls, dumplings and the best carrot cake I’ve ever had for the dessert.”
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“Visited this restaurant for dinner for the first time, and I think it was a love at first sight 😍 we ordered sushi, salmon, spring rolls, dumplings and the best carrot cake I’ve ever had for the dessert.”August 2021
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Lobster linguini Net +1
“For mains we had lobster linguini,Australian Lamb Loin & Veal chop milanese. Star of the night was Lobster Linguini.I loved every bit of it.It was rich,creamy and what not...”
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“For mains we had lobster linguini,Australian Lamb Loin & Veal chop milanese. Star of the night was Lobster Linguini.I loved every bit of it.It was rich,creamy and what not...”March 2020
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Malten lava cake Net +1
“Rho Anne was an excellent waiter, food was amazing and the malten lava cake experience was phenomenal”
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“Rho Anne was an excellent waiter, food was amazing and the malten lava cake experience was phenomenal”July 2025
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Octopus Net +1
“Food was delicious, I've got octopus 🐙(the best I have ever had) as a starter, salmon as a main and fondant as a desert.”
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“Food was delicious, I've got octopus 🐙(the best I have ever had) as a starter, salmon as a main and fondant as a desert.”October 2023
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Pad thai with prawns Net +1
“We had salmon sashimi, Pad Thai with prawns , forgot the name of the other dish. It was with seafood. Both dishes were really good.”
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“We had salmon sashimi, Pad Thai with prawns , forgot the name of the other dish. It was with seafood. Both dishes were really good.”April 2023
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Salmon sashimi Net +1
“We had salmon sashimi, Pad Thai with prawns , forgot the name of the other dish. It was with seafood. Both dishes were really good.”
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“We had salmon sashimi, Pad Thai with prawns , forgot the name of the other dish. It was with seafood. Both dishes were really good.”April 2023
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Small birthday cake Net +1
“The restaurant graciously accommodated my request for a small birthday cake, which was beautifully presented and truly delightful.”
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“The restaurant graciously accommodated my request for a small birthday cake, which was beautifully presented and truly delightful.”February 2025
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Spicy crunchy tuna Net +1
“Would recommend their Wasabi Tempura and Spicy Crunchy Tuna! Also for the drinks, try their Teatro Signature Mojito. :)”
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“Would recommend their Wasabi Tempura and Spicy Crunchy Tuna! Also for the drinks, try their Teatro Signature Mojito. :)”July 2019
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Spring rolls Net +1
“Wine selection was good and different cuisines from different Asian countries, we tried the spring Rolls, to sushi to curry - all were mouth watering and freshly prepared.”
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“Wine selection was good and different cuisines from different Asian countries, we tried the spring Rolls, to sushi to curry - all were mouth watering and freshly prepared.”April 2024
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Sushi platter Net +1
“However we have called to taste their Sushi Platter and it was tasty and had a great experience there.”
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“However we have called to taste their Sushi Platter and it was tasty and had a great experience there.”November 2020
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Tenderloin Net +1
“My husband had a tartare as a starter, tenderloin as main (which was amazing) and desert ananas 🍍”
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“My husband had a tartare as a starter, tenderloin as main (which was amazing) and desert ananas 🍍”October 2023
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Wasabi tempura Net +1
“Would recommend their Wasabi Tempura and Spicy Crunchy Tuna! Also for the drinks, try their Teatro Signature Mojito. :)”
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“Would recommend their Wasabi Tempura and Spicy Crunchy Tuna! Also for the drinks, try their Teatro Signature Mojito. :)”July 2019
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Wasabi tempura prawns Net +1
“As well as the wasabi tempura prawns which is a must have.”
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“As well as the wasabi tempura prawns which is a must have.”November 2023
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Wine pairing Net +1
“Wine pairing is great but You can’t expect every one to be a fan of mixing wine kinds in their stomach, flexibility would be appreciated.”
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“Wine pairing is great but You can’t expect every one to be a fan of mixing wine kinds in their stomach, flexibility would be appreciated.”September 2023
What to Avoid (1)
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Sizzling brownie with chocolate sauce Net −1
“Unfortunately, the highlight dessert, a sizzling brownie with chocolate sauce, was a big disappointment. The plate it’s served on is extremely hot, and when the chocolate is poured over the brownie, it burns almost instantly. This not only affects the texture but also creates a bitter, burnt taste that overpowers the entire dessert.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Unfortunately, the highlight dessert, a sizzling brownie with chocolate sauce, was a big disappointment. The plate it’s served on is extremely hot, and when the chocolate is poured over the brownie, it burns almost instantly. This not only affects the texture but also creates a bitter, burnt taste that overpowers the entire dessert.”July 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check sushi deal. Ask about the unlimited sushi offer before ordering; one review reported it at 125 AED.
Explore brunch. For Saturday brunch, look beyond the sushi: the Japanese corner has Sushi and Sashimi, while live stations add variety.
Try prawns. Wasabi prawns are one of the clearest dish recommendations in the reviews.
Check dessert. If ordering the sizzling brownie, ask how it is served; one review found the hot plate caused burning and bitterness.
Allow time. If you are on a tight schedule, confirm service timing first, since one quiet visit was reported as unusually slow.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center First, Dubai
Common Concerns
High pricing
One diner found the menu limited and the food insufficiently memorable for the prices.
Dessert execution
A sizzling brownie review says the hot plate burned the sauce and brownie, leaving a bitter taste.
Slow service
One visit had very slow service, a barely functioning kitchen and several errors during the meal.
Dated decor
A long-time brunch customer enjoyed the food and service but found the buffet decor somewhat dated.
Wine flexibility
The wine pairing was praised, though one diner wanted more flexibility instead of mixing different wine styles.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
125 AED
unlimited sushi offer
“Their unlimited sushi offer for just 125 AED is unbeatable”Google review · April 2025
AED 195-250
Sushi Saturday per platter
“Cost of Sushi Saturday per platter: AED 195-250”Google review · November 2020
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The Bottom Line
Teatro is a fine-dining hotel restaurant in Trade Centre built around an open kitchen and an unusually broad menu. You can come for sushi, Italian dishes or Asian plates, while Saturday brunch adds live cooking stations and a Japanese corner with Sushi and Sashimi. The setting is a strong part of the appeal: reviews mention warm lighting, cosy interiors, soft music and occasional city views from a window table.
Sushi is the most consistently praised order, with reviewers calling it fresh and flavourful. Wasabi prawns, Volcano Maki and lobster linguini also stand out in individual accounts. Service is usually attentive rather than stiff; one diner noted that drinks were refilled as soon as glasses were nearly empty, while brunch guests appreciated the hands-on table care.
That makes Teatro a natural choice for a birthday, anniversary or dinner where the atmosphere matters. There are a few reasons to manage expectations. One reviewer considered the menu limited for its prices, and another reported very slow service and kitchen delays.
The sizzling brownie is also divisive: some older reviews enjoyed it, but a recent diner said the hot plate burned the dessert and made it bitter. Check current sushi or brunch pricing before booking, and request a window seat if available.