Tender ribs
The ribs have been praised as fall-off-the-bone tender and coated in barbecue sauce.
Trade Centre
Tony Roma’s is a family-friendly American steakhouse in Trade Centre, with a menu that leans into ribs, steaks and generous pasta dishes. Reviewers particularly mention fall-off-the-bone ribs and creamy chicken Alfredo, while the calm dining room and attentive service suit relaxed family meals and celebrations.
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The ribs have been praised as fall-off-the-bone tender and coated in barbecue sauce.
Several diners found the portions generous; one took half a creamy pasta dish home.
Reviews repeatedly describe friendly, accommodating service, including regular table checks.
The restaurant is described as peaceful, quiet and relaxing, with comfortable seating noted by one diner.
The Chipotle Caesar and Tony’s Asian salad are specific favourites among salad orders.
The team has helped make birthdays memorable, including a sung ice-cream-cake celebration with a tambourine.
One family said staff looked after their baby so they could enjoy their meal.
These items at Tony Roma's got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“The chicken alfredo pasta was creamy and indulgent, with a generous amount of tender chicken mixed in with the pasta.”
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“The chicken alfredo pasta was creamy and indulgent, with a generous amount of tender chicken mixed in with the pasta.”May 2023
“This time we tried Chicken Alfredo Pasta and Memphis Burger. Burger was so juicy and tender meat to perfection. Pasta was so delicious even Italian would be proud of eating this delicacy.”July 2019
“The sides that came with the dishes were also delectable, with perfectly cooked vegetables and fluffy mashed potatoes. However, didn’t like the rice as a side.”
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“The sides that came with the dishes were also delectable, with perfectly cooked vegetables and fluffy mashed potatoes. However, didn’t like the rice as a side.”May 2023
“Big serving, we like the mash potato. Nothing so special with the steak but its good anyway.. The staff are friendly 🫶🏼”July 2023
“The food was great, but they only make burgers well-done which is a let down. The seating is alright, could do a more comfortable seating. The upper floor is deserted. Their Avocado fries are really good”
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“The food was great, but they only make burgers well-done which is a let down. The seating is alright, could do a more comfortable seating. The upper floor is deserted. Their Avocado fries are really good”January 2023
“bufflo bonless was amazing so tasty, but unfortunately the main dish we came to try was stake in general, all types servied was tastless and not freshly coocked.”
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“bufflo bonless was amazing so tasty, but unfortunately the main dish we came to try was stake in general, all types servied was tastless and not freshly coocked.”August 2024
“The fish and chicken skewers were nicely cooked and served warm and fresh.”
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“The fish and chicken skewers were nicely cooked and served warm and fresh.”March 2022
“Chicken soup was better than the other choice. I think it was potato soup.”
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“Chicken soup was better than the other choice. I think it was potato soup.”May 2021
“Totally love the food. My friend had the chicken Tuscany and I went for the salmon carbonara fettuccine. My order was really creamy and tasty. Tasted the chicken too, and that was also delicious, chicken was soft and cooked well. The portions were big, had to take half of mine home.”
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“Totally love the food. My friend had the chicken Tuscany and I went for the salmon carbonara fettuccine. My order was really creamy and tasty. Tasted the chicken too, and that was also delicious, chicken was soft and cooked well. The portions were big, had to take half of mine home.”April 2023
“Great place! Amazing ambience! The staff is really loving and cater to all your needs. Personally Bishan is the man 🤩.. he knows how well to talk to customers and make sure they are well seated and comfortable plus my chicken wrap was 💥. I will definitely come back.”
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“Great place! Amazing ambience! The staff is really loving and cater to all your needs. Personally Bishan is the man 🤩.. he knows how well to talk to customers and make sure they are well seated and comfortable plus my chicken wrap was 💥. I will definitely come back.”November 2023
“Ordered chilled icetea to settle in ! Such a refreshing one !”
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“Ordered chilled icetea to settle in ! Such a refreshing one !”March 2018
“I love their salads, especially Chipotle ceasar Salad and Tony's Asian salad. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. The prices are affordable, and the quality of food is very good.”
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“I love their salads, especially Chipotle ceasar Salad and Tony's Asian salad. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. The prices are affordable, and the quality of food is very good.”January 2024
“The fish and chicken skewers were nicely cooked and served warm and fresh.”
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“The fish and chicken skewers were nicely cooked and served warm and fresh.”March 2022
“We ordered Grilled Chicken with Spinach and Roma Chicken with pasta. Both were delicious🙂.”
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“We ordered Grilled Chicken with Spinach and Roma Chicken with pasta. Both were delicious🙂.”February 2020
“The ice cream cake celebration was a delight and shock. The way the team came by with a tambourine and sang was a memory for time.”
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“The ice cream cake celebration was a delight and shock. The way the team came by with a tambourine and sang was a memory for time.”May 2022
“Good experience of Iftar. Alot for 2 people but as always food was yumm! To know more about my journey, please follow me on Instagram @treasuresandpleasuresoflife”
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“Good experience of Iftar. Alot for 2 people but as always food was yumm! To know more about my journey, please follow me on Instagram @treasuresandpleasuresoflife”July 2021
“Lobster & Steak , RedEye Rin with bake potato our eyes for dinner ! I’m super addicted to meat and it was great treat! My small suggestion is not to burnt the steak !”
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“Lobster & Steak , RedEye Rin with bake potato our eyes for dinner ! I’m super addicted to meat and it was great treat! My small suggestion is not to burnt the steak !”March 2018
“This time we tried Chicken Alfredo Pasta and Memphis Burger. Burger was so juicy and tender meat to perfection. Pasta was so delicious even Italian would be proud of eating this delicacy.”
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“This time we tried Chicken Alfredo Pasta and Memphis Burger. Burger was so juicy and tender meat to perfection. Pasta was so delicious even Italian would be proud of eating this delicacy.”July 2019
“Amazing food at Tony Romas served by BHIM the waiter. He recommended the mix platter of ribs and steak. Delicious and tasty food. I recommend to visit here for the best Ribs and steak in Dubai. Thanks 🙏🏻”
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“Amazing food at Tony Romas served by BHIM the waiter. He recommended the mix platter of ribs and steak. Delicious and tasty food. I recommend to visit here for the best Ribs and steak in Dubai. Thanks 🙏🏻”August 2024
“We visited Tony Roma's in Sheikh Zayed Road; the ambiance is good, staff are welcoming... we tried the onion rings loaf and it was amazing - the sauce was specially tasty... steak and ribs are okay... parking could be challenging during weekdays..”
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“We visited Tony Roma's in Sheikh Zayed Road; the ambiance is good, staff are welcoming... we tried the onion rings loaf and it was amazing - the sauce was specially tasty... steak and ribs are okay... parking could be challenging during weekdays..”November 2018
“The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and coated in a barbecue sauce, while the ribeye steak was cooked to perfection with a juicy and tender texture that melted in my mouth.”
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“The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and coated in a barbecue sauce, while the ribeye steak was cooked to perfection with a juicy and tender texture that melted in my mouth.”May 2023
“What I enjoyed was the Roma Burger and the Onion Loaf.”
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“What I enjoyed was the Roma Burger and the Onion Loaf.”May 2021
“We ordered Grilled Chicken with Spinach and Roma Chicken with pasta. Both were delicious🙂.”
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“We ordered Grilled Chicken with Spinach and Roma Chicken with pasta. Both were delicious🙂.”February 2020
“I placed an order for the rosemary chicken plate and found the meal to be quite delectable. I would highly recommend the salad and rice as suitable side dishes.”
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“I placed an order for the rosemary chicken plate and found the meal to be quite delectable. I would highly recommend the salad and rice as suitable side dishes.”October 2024
“Totally love the food. My friend had the chicken Tuscany and I went for the salmon carbonara fettuccine. My order was really creamy and tasty. Tasted the chicken too, and that was also delicious, chicken was soft and cooked well. The portions were big, had to take half of mine home.”
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“Totally love the food. My friend had the chicken Tuscany and I went for the salmon carbonara fettuccine. My order was really creamy and tasty. Tasted the chicken too, and that was also delicious, chicken was soft and cooked well. The portions were big, had to take half of mine home.”April 2023
“We had full rack ribs, steak modena linguine, chicken span stack, shrimp primavera and the one I liked most was the salmon piccata, it was cooked well topped with shrimp and served with rice and veggies. Overall, I can rate the food 7/10, it was all okay and the good part was the discount and the laughters we shared over dinner.”
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“We had full rack ribs, steak modena linguine, chicken span stack, shrimp primavera and the one I liked most was the salmon piccata, it was cooked well topped with shrimp and served with rice and veggies. Overall, I can rate the food 7/10, it was all okay and the good part was the discount and the laughters we shared over dinner.”June 2022
“This is what we ordered yesterday and oh my the short rib beef was so soft and really yummy.... I guess I have another favourite restaurant.”
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“This is what we ordered yesterday and oh my the short rib beef was so soft and really yummy.... I guess I have another favourite restaurant.”August 2019
“We are three people so order two steaks, one onion load and one shrimp salad, shrimp salad with veggie is fresh, the steak is good also as not be tough to swallow.”
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“We are three people so order two steaks, one onion load and one shrimp salad, shrimp salad with veggie is fresh, the steak is good also as not be tough to swallow.”May 2019
“I love their salads, especially Chipotle ceasar Salad and Tony's Asian salad. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. The prices are affordable, and the quality of food is very good.”
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“I love their salads, especially Chipotle ceasar Salad and Tony's Asian salad. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. The prices are affordable, and the quality of food is very good.”January 2024
“The steak was cooked adequately as per taste with the perfect amount of sides with a rejoicing taste with every bite. Also, the frosty chocolate shake was just marvelous due to its creamy and silky taste.”
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“The steak was cooked adequately as per taste with the perfect amount of sides with a rejoicing taste with every bite. Also, the frosty chocolate shake was just marvelous due to its creamy and silky taste.”May 2018
“House salad was just ok and so is the BBQ chicken. It was a bit dry for me.”
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“House salad was just ok and so is the BBQ chicken. It was a bit dry for me.”May 2021
“Breakfast sandwich different from the picture.”
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“Breakfast sandwich different from the picture.”February 2024
“We ordered mussels =very bad”
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“We ordered mussels =very bad”October 2022
“Omelette with the eggs not properly mixed, almost a fried egg.”
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“Omelette with the eggs not properly mixed, almost a fried egg.”February 2024
“The steak linguine pasta was very well cooked and seasoned, however, didn’t really fit my tastebuds.”
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“The steak linguine pasta was very well cooked and seasoned, however, didn’t really fit my tastebuds.”May 2023
Avoid rushes. Visit outside busy periods if you want to reduce the risk of a 15-minute ordering wait and a 30–40-minute food wait.
Check discounts. Ask which dishes qualify before using a coupon: one diner specifically notes that most steaks are excluded.
Try ribs. If you are deciding what to order, ribs are the restaurant’s signature dish and were described as tender in another review.
Plan parking. Allow extra time for parking on weekdays, when one reviewer found it challenging.
Ask burger doneness. Check the burger cooking policy before ordering if you prefer anything other than well-done.
Consider lunch. The express lunch menu was reported as AED 34 per person, with an appetizer available as an add-on.
Plan the visit
One review reports up to 15 minutes to order and 30–40 minutes for food to arrive.
A diner found all the steaks they tried tasteless and not freshly cooked.
Breakfast feedback included dry scrambled eggs, an uneven omelette and a sandwich differing from its picture.
Parking can be challenging during weekdays, according to one Sheikh Zayed Road review.
One birthday diner liked the meal and service but wanted the washroom area tidied up.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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“79 aed for the iftar set menu per person”Google review · September 2024
The Bottom Line
Tony Roma’s in Trade Centre is a long-running American steakhouse with a menu that makes sense for sharing or settling into a substantial meal. Reviews point to ribs, ribeye and other steaks, chicken Alfredo, salads and large pasta portions. The strongest food example is the ribs: one diner described them as fall-off-the-bone tender and coated in barbecue sauce.
Another found the chicken Alfredo creamy, indulgent and generously filled with tender chicken. Service is a major part of the appeal. Diners regularly describe the team as friendly, attentive and accommodating, with thoughtful touches for birthdays and even help looking after a baby during dinner.
The room is often described as calm or inviting, and the seating can handle both small and larger groups. That makes it a comfortable choice for family meals and celebrations rather than a quick, purely functional stop. There are a few caveats.
Service has occasionally been slow, with one visit taking 15 minutes to place an order and 30–40 minutes for food to arrive. Steak quality has also been inconsistent, and breakfast received notably poor feedback. Weekday parking may be awkward.
For value, check the express lunch menu, previously reported at AED 34 per person, and confirm coupon exclusions before ordering steaks.