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    Ali's Roti Restaurant

    4.1 (121 reviews)
    InexpensiveTrinidadian
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    The Parking Outside is Crazy! Its been like that since the 90's. But by the end of the day its all worth the wait, the parking, the rush! I drive all the way from Providence just to get roti and then head back! Its made fresh, them women be looking good sometimes too (but that's not why I come), it's one of those places in the heart of the urban areas that fit the best authentic food on earth! Them Roti's are huge and fresh!

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    Hieu V.

    Ali has been serving quality food for the longest time! I recommend the chicken roti (ran out when I came by at around 7pm)

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    Simon B.

    A breath of fresh air for weary travellers. Authentic TRINIDADIAN Curry house, No frills mom n pop shop. priced for the workin' folk in the area our dinner for two 22 bucks, a GENEROUS serve of two different curries with 4 different sides. Sadly the GOAT curry was SOLD OUT, as we arrived an hour before closing time. We chose chicken for 1, beef the other. Two different types of WELL SEASONED rice: red (tomato) with beans. yellow with assorted veg (turmeric), Sides of mango and cabbage. We shared everything and barely got through the SMALL dinner plates. PUNGENT. Balanced. No chili overload, but enough there to keep y'all interested. This chef's been doing this for a long time. Authentic in my experience of the region, not dumbed down for 'baby palates'. We so much appreciated the effort. A special variety of ethnic cuisine rarely found in our travels. We much enjoyed dining IN at Ali's Roti last evening. SOLID 4 star budget meal. Recommended. pics to follow in due cours.

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    Always the place to go for Trini food. FOOD IS ALWAYS ON POINT. Hate the parking situation but it is what it is!!

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    1 year ago

    The food here is so well seasoned with great portions their customer service in the bone in chicken roti is my favorite love it

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    I've been eating here for over 20 years. This is a historic restaurant is a staple restaurant in our community.

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    2 years ago

    Excellent food and great wonderful service. I pray someday they will get a parking lot cause I could eat there at least 3-5 times per week.

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    They charging people $11 for steamed vegetables with a little curry seasoning? That's asinine.

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    I only order the skins and they have yet to be disappointed... Definitely should be more inviting some of the staff are just plain rude!

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    Ali's Roti Restaurant - trinidadian - Updated May 2026

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