Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is a vibrant and diverse city that is home to a wide range of cultures and cuisines. If you’re a foodie, you’re in luck – Abu Dhabi is a culinary hotspot, with an abundance of excellent restaurants and food places to choose from.
From traditional Emirati cuisine to international favorites, Abu Dhabi has it all. Whether you’re in the mood for a casual meal or a fine dining experience, you’ll find plenty of options to suit your tastes and budget. In this blog post, we will explore some of the best food places in Abu Dhabi that you simply cannot miss. So, get ready to indulge your taste buds in some delicious food!
Cerutti Restaurant Cafe
| Address : | Al Jazeera Towers – Al Tabli st – Sultan Bin Zayed The First St – next to Bani Yas Tower – Abu Dhabi |
| Contact Number : | +97126277103 |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 4615 |
| Website : | NA |
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| 1: | Lorna Paghunasan: We had dinner yesterday to celebrate the birthday of my fiancé. Upon entering, the staff was accommodating and since its also a sisha place, (we both don’t smoke) they let us choose better place to seat. The food was great! Special thanks to Ms. Akira for surprising us with the cake dedication, we really appreciate it and for the very good service she gave to us during the dinner. My fiancé and I really enjoyed the night. Hope they have non smoking section. Will surely comeback. |
| 2: | veerappa Gowda: It’s was wonderful time we spent with our team. Great place . Friendly staff Akira treat us well. Crowded during night , better booking before u go. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner |
| 3: | abdo Rami: I was one of the first customers visited Cerutti when it opened, and for years now, it continues to be my favourite restaurant for many occasions, family breakfast, business lunch or just going out with friends for dinner or snack. The staff are very helpful and their customer service skill’s developed significantly. Management are very attentive to details. Best meals for me there are breakfast, mix grills, salads and pasta never disappointing. The quality of food is more than very good and the time required for preparation is fast. They have in/out door seatings arrangements, and they serve sheesha as well. their sheesha is the best and many people were ordering it. Highly recommended 👌 Service Dine in Meal type Breakfast Recommended dishes Avocado with Honey and Nuts, Linguini Alfredo with Chicken, Seafood Salad, Mint Coffee, Beef Pizza, English Breakfast |
Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe – Yas Mall
| Address : | The Fountains, Yas Mall – Yas Island – Abu Dhabi |
| Contact Number : | +97128772272 |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 4277 |
| Website : | http://alfanarrestaurant.com/uae |
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| 1: | Shu Chan: Perfect Service & Excellent food. It is not easy to find local authentic food in Yas Island but i finally get to taste the delicious foods in this restaurant with a great interior. I also get to do some food tasting before order with the help from David which is very friendly, helpful waiter, he keeps checking on our table to make sure we get everything we needed. |
| 2: | Teresa Kennedy: Our host, David was amazing, knowledgeable in the menu and catered to our dietary requirements with ease. Food was delicious, will definitely be back to try the breakfast menu. Thank you once again for your amazing hospitality David. |
| 3: | Jie Maggie: We were searching for the authentic Emirati cuisine, found this one from the Google review. The food was delicious. The service from David was fantastic. If you don’t know what to order, ask David to give you recommendations! |
Jones the Grocer Al Mamoura
| Address : | Al Mamoura Building B Ground Floor 06/07 Corner 4th Muroor & – شارع – ١٥ – Abu Dhabi |
| Contact Number : | +97124438762 |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 2002 |
| Website : | http://www.jonesthegrocer.com/ |
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| 1: | Yunie Malnegro: 5 Star rate from food presentation to taste and staff’s customer service skill. The food was very satisfying especially the main meals. Food was served fast. Thanks Ms.Babylyn and Ms. Deem for accommodating us and also to the guy with tattoo (*I forgot the name). Such a great experience! High recommended. |
| 2: | Hassan Awada: You might miss it as the sign outside is tiny, it’s just around the corner. We ordered the garlic and chili linguine with prawns, gone fishin (fancy way to say fish and chips) and the spicy rooster (another fancy way to say chicken burger). The food was really good, tasty and fresh. It’s reasonably priced, hence the portions are reasonable as well, not too big and not too small. The vibes and setting are beautiful, very casual yet trendy. The staff are friendly and attentive. Will definitely be coming back. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 150–200 |
| 3: | LYSSDN: This place is amazing. The food was great, everything was delicious. But I highly recommend to get the me…so hungry pasta and their beef burger. The relaxed ambiance of the place added to the great experience. The servers was friendly too, always smiling and explains the menu well. Thanks to Chef Daniel for preparing our food. Highly recommended restaurant. |
Al Mrzab Traditional Restaurant
| Address : | Airport Road, behind the National Theatre – Abu Dhabi |
| Contact Number : | +97126662333 |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 1774 |
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| 1: | Salem Ibrahim (Salem.Ibrahim): The place was quiet and peaceful. Food price is so reasonable compare to the other restaurants. I loved the taste of Chips, that was yammee and beef was so tender and juicy but I didn’t like much the chicken, I didn’t feel the taste of it. When you visit the place I would advise to taste Zafran drink, it is very tasty and nice. You will be able to refill it as many times as you like for free. In regards to parking it’s available at the door of the restaurant. |
| 2: | Gabriel Firmansyah: Nice experience, when we got in, there was a waiting list because a lot of people wanted to eat here! After we waited, we ordered our food and got complimentary saffron drink and dates, then the food came, I ordered Lamb Majbous and my friend ordered Biryani Chicken and some Shrimps, it was very delicious! The only problem was the toilet is too small and I had to wait just to wash my hands. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 150–200 |
| 3: | Silver Wolf: Coming from dubai to this restaurant. Forgot to take picture of food i was too hungry… Food is very delicious real emerati food. In dubai you can’t find real emarati food all indian briyani spicy 🥵 doesn’t have test … i love abu dhabi for best food. Anytime i come here i gaining weight 😂 Expensive but worth it Price per person AED 250–300 |
Cafè Otantik – TCA Branch, Abu Dhabi
| Address : | 10th St – Al Zahiyah – E16-01 – Abu Dhabi |
| Contact Number : | +97126812294 |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 1755 |
| Website : | http://otantik.ae/ |
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| 1: | Connie Ngu: We had a group of 20 people had lunch at Otantik restaurant, the grilled chicken kebabs were juicy and flavorful, the lentil soup and salads was fresh and delicious! The overall service was above my expectations. Everyone was very happy with the lunch and service! Thank you for a great experience at your restaurant! Well done to the chefs, management and staffs. |
| 2: | K Jishi: tried the breakfast for 2 and i really enjoyed it. It has different options and all plates were good and yummy. We also had a manakeesh which had generous amount of cheese and tasted good. The waiter was so kind to offer my 2 daughters ice-cream after they have finished their breakfast. Also the breakfast comes with complimentary tea for 4. I will definitely go back again! |
| 3: | Jaison Varghese: Amazing food, lovely ambience and great staff. Highly recommended if you want to have a great dining experience at a Mediterranean restaurant. The manager and supervisors are also very friendly. We truly enjoyed our evening. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 100–150 |
Nusr-Et Steakhouse Abu Dhabi
| Address : | The Galleria Level 1 Below Four Seasons Hotel, Abu Dhabi – Abu Dhabi |
| Contact Number : | +97126799949 |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.2 | 1090 |
| Website : | http://www.nusr-et.com.tr/en/home.aspx#home |
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| 1: | Dej DJ: Nice set up and menu variety. Food was good me and my wife like it. But the price tag was hefty. Quality steak Istanbul cut. The manager was friendly and explained different type of steak on showcase to me. |
| 2: | M L: Service : very good. They offer us a big table even we are only two Quality : very good wagyu beef from Australia. Tender and tasty. We ordered beef carpaccio , meat heart and filet mignon. All good and tender ! Price : expensive but the quality is here Service Dine in Meal type Dinner |
| 3: | Ahmed Baira: Went there with the family, we honestly enjoyed the food, there is no doubt about that. The staff were nice, overall 10/10. However I feel that we could have the same food quality and experience at other reputable restaurants, with lower prices. If they want to attract a bigger audience, they should definitely revise their pricing (just a suggestion) Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Recommended dishes Baklava with Ice Cream, Meat Selection |
Yadoo`s House Restaurant & Cafe
| Address : | Al Murror Street – Al Nasr Tower 2 – Al Aman St – behind Shakespeare and Co – Abu Dhabi |
| Contact Number : | +97124411311 |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 890 |
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| 1: | ROSEBELLE DAVID: I recently had a great experience at Yadoo’s House Restaurant & Cafe with fantastic food and accommodating staff. The menu had a great selection and the dishes were delicious. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal and friendly service. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner |
| 2: | Abdulla Al Ali: Very good traditional Emirates cuisine restaurant Service Dine in Meal type Breakfast Price per person AED 100–150 |
| 3: | mohammed nachoum: Really very nice experience very delicious food emazing stuff it’s a recommended place. Service Dine in Meal type Breakfast Price per person AED 1–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Saffron Cake, Breakfast Plate, Fried Shrimp, Crepe with Strawberry and Nutella, Potato Balls, Cheese Roll, Shrimp Salad, Mix Grill, Arugula Salad, Beef Thread, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Caesar Salad, Grilled Fish, Macaroni Chicken, Chicken Grilled, Salad with Mayonnaise, Grape Leaves, Chicken Fingers, Soft Drinks, Caesar Salad |
Dai Pai Dong Restaurant
| Address : | Rosewood Abu Dhabi – Level B3 – Galleria Shopping Mall – Abu Dhabi |
| Contact Number : | +97128135588 |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.2 | 498 |
| Website : | http://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/abu-dhabi/dining/Dai-Pai-Dong |
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| 1: | Y.C. 6001: Decided to try this Chinese restaurant in Abu Dhabi after a few days of Western and Arabic cuisine. The menu is pretty extensive, and it also serves dim sum on top of the typical Chinese meal. I’d have to say that the food is good, with above average serving portion. Prices are on the high side but it’s worth it 👌 Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 100–150 |
| 2: | Tyrone: I went for their Friday night hotpot brunch. It was super affordable, given that it’s all you can eat for the hot pot items. They have a sauce station setup on the outside patio and that’s also where they have the various hot pot items that you can grab and bring back to your table to cook. Everything was delicious and I’ll have to return for their normal menu items. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 200–250 |
| 3: | Qabas Al Lawati: Some of the best Chinese I’ve had in a while! Excellent service, decor, and ambiance. Prices are a bit high but are worth it compared to other restaurants- given the great food quality and taste. I recommend getting the xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and the steak noodles! Dish of the day was chicken cooked in a pot!Recommended Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 300–350 Recommended dishes Egg Fried Rice, Dim Sum Selection, Beef Short Ribs, Peking Duck, Wok-Fried Hakka Noodles |
Villa Toscana
| Address : | Nation Towers – The St. Regis Abu Dhabi – W Corniche Rd – Abu Dhabi |
| Contact Number : | +97126944553 |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 428 |
| Website : | http://www.villatoscana-abudhabi.com/ |
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| 1: | DAVID DOUGLAS: Bit late in reviewing our amazing experience at Villa Toscana at St Regis Hotel, Corniche, in Abu Dhabi. During the Christmas celebrations my wife and I visited this lovely Italian restaurant on Christmas Day and returned again on New Years Eve. I contacted the Manager, Domenico, in advance, as we are both vegans and they went out of their way to prepare an amazing set vegan menu for both occasions. Domenico emailed us in advance to review the menu which made us feel very special. We were overjoyed with our Christmas Day experience so had no hesitation in booking for New Years Eve. We were very well attended to by Domenico and his team and cannot thank them enough for making our first Christmas and New Year in Abu Dhabi so memorable. Highly recommended, not just for vegans! |
| 2: | Ahmed q8: It’s a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Amazing wines, food and service. Chef Vittorio are extremely humble and make great recommendations. |
| 3: | Alaa Mansour: taff and great food, we had an excellent experience celebrating my sister’s birthday Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 200–250 |
UDN Restaurant
| Address : | Mzaham St – Al Rawdah – W69 – Abu Dhabi |
| Contact Number : | +97124413037 |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 362 |
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| 1: | Hassan Awada: We went for dinner on a Friday night. The experience was OK, not very busy hence quite vibes. The food was good, it was fresh, warm and on time. Everything was cooked well except for the dynamite shrimps, they were a bit soggy and not 100% fresh. However everything was good that I am willing to ignore that. The selection of food is really good, it covers most Asian dishes. The staff were attentive and very friendly. Definitely recommended and will be go there again. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 200–250 |
| 2: | Aisha Alyaarobi: Amazing experience, we went on Tuesday to get the 50% off offer. Tried so many things and the price was very reasonable and affordable. We liked everything we tried, it was fresh and delicious. That was my first time but definitely not last. Much recommended Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 50–100 |
| 3: | Anja C: Friendly and polite staff. Udon noodles were extremely tasty, I definitely recommend ordering them. We also had Spicy tuna sushi and Miso soup. Sushi was OK, but not as good as the noodles. Miso soup was also very tasty and would definitely order it again. Would recommend a visit. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner |
