Nestled along the glistening shores of the Arabian Gulf, Abu Dhabi is a culinary oasis where vibrant flavors and cultural influences collide to create a dining scene like no other. From lavish fine dining establishments to bustling local eateries serving up traditional Emirati dishes, this cosmopolitan city offers a gastronomic journey that caters to every palate. Whether you’re a food enthusiast seeking Michelin-starred cuisine or an adventurous traveler eager to sample street food delights, Abu Dhabi’s diverse culinary landscape promises an unforgettable experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Join us as we explore the best places to eat in this vibrant capital city, where each bite tells a story of tradition, innovation, and boundless culinary creativity.
Ted Eckman: Decided to stop for drinks and a quick bite to eat to get out of the hot sun. I had the chili mango mocktail. It was good and spicy. The atmosphere and service were nice, but be prepared to pay high prices. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch
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Salete Peixinho: Lovely place… excellent food, drinks by the pool, beach or restaurant… Amazing staff… Excellent gluten free choices… Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 150–200 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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RASHA: Thank you for making my lunch so memorable. Chef was so accommodating to making me a club sandwich made of salmon since I don’t at meat. Service is amazing . Everyone welcomes you with a smile. Nico thank you for your professionalism and quick service . Chef jomesh thank you once again . Lastly thank you to the manager for making sure everything was to my liking . Great food great ambiance keep up the great work will definitely be back soon 🙏 Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 150–200 Dietary restrictions No meat options
Natalia Scalet: A must for those who want to enjoy the finest fish in a unique atmosphere by the sea. Fresh from the sea. Ask for the “Catch of the day”. It already starts at the reception. The friendliness of the staff and the excellent service make the evening an experience. We (ourselves all from the catering industry) are of the opinion, one of the best Fiachrestaurants ever. We are all looking forward to the next culinary experience here.
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Sandra Annon: This is one of our favourite restaurants in town. The seafood is just outstanding! We love the oysters, rock shrimp salad, organic salmon and their grilled seafood platter just to name a few. The service is always amazing! We will be back soon!
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Maria Io: We had great date night yesterday. Comfy atmosphere, 2 zones outside and inside, open kitchen. Friendly and attentive staff. Good menu selection. Food was full of taste. Local fish hammour melt in my mouth. Lobster was a little bit overcooked, but with sauce okay. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 500+
Loca Restaurant & Bar Abu Dhabi
Address :
Al Maryah Island – Abu Dhabi Global Market Square – Abu Dhabi
Leah Liagh: I actually been here alot of times. The staffs were so accommodating and always offer you the best bite you could have, every Wednesday- it’s ladies night and you get an unlimited Margarita from 7pm til midnight. Food is amazing, ambiance is superb, music is normal, outdoor is epic and experience will surely be a wonderful one. By the way, it’s a Mexican bar and resto, so be prepared to see the menu with fajitas, burritos, tacos, quesadillas and nachos. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 150–200 Recommended dishes Nachos and Salsa, Chicken Quesadillas
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joe abu: Great Mexican food restaurant. Tasty food with quality ingredients. The service is good, but needs more coordination if you have a big group. I highly recommend this place. Their chicken or beef salad is worth the try.
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Alexander Garcia: We recently celebrated my wifes Birthday and the service was excellent. They have an immense variety of authentic Mexican food. It is excellent and full of wonderful taste. I recommend the Enchiladas de pollo en salsa verde y pipian and the tamales. The atmosphere is very delightful as it is on the shore of the beach and the view during sunset is unforgettable. I welcome any to this restaurant they are 5 star! Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Guacamole Made Right in Front of You, Chicken Quesadillas Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot, Paid parking lot, Valet, Free parking garage, Paid parking garage Parking Park at the hotel it is easier to find.
Beatriz Piacesi: A truly hidden gem for Asian food lovers. I was very surprised with the cost-benefit and super delighted with the dishes we got. The portions are big and the flavors are authentic Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 50–100 Recommended dishes Beef Brisket, Chicken Ramen, Chilli Ramen
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Noura Al Hosani: Great options for vegans. First time to eat dumpling and it is super delicious. The stuff and even the chefs are very friendly, smiling and offering great service. They are answering questions and help me my order. Beach view and the atmosphere is cozy and amazing. Definitely great place to eat alone or with family or friends Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 100–150 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Vegetarian options I found more options of vegan food.
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Hazem Almatarneh: So we tried Wagamama restaurant, their food, service, quality, host and basically everything was on point. Just wished if their seating was more. We had teriyaki beef donburi which was really good, but I thought that it was more of a veggie dish than beef as barely felt the taste of brisket.🍖 Also we had chicken raisukaree, let’s say it’s best thing we have had for quite sometime now. The buns was really, I personally would prefer more stuffing than what we had, I would actually recommend taking the fried squid 🦑 as it was definitely our favorite 😻. Would definitely go back to try other things too, their prices compared to everything is actually fair, you don’t feel like you are paying too much, and what you pay for is fair. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 100–150
Dai Pai Dong Restaurant
Address :
Rosewood Abu Dhabi – Level B3 – Galleria Shopping Mall – Abu Dhabi
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
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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
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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 Dim Sum Selection, Beef Short Ribs, Egg Fried Rice, Wok-Fried Hakka Noodles, Peking Duck
Andrey Denisov: Wholesome food to explore Ethiopian cuisine – great cultural oasis in the center of Abu Dhabi. Great flavors and presentation! Friendly staff, eager to help you navigate through the choices. I was looking for a place that offers gluten-free / vegan food and this place didn’t disappoint – mouthwatering flavors without any trace of gluten. Don’t forget to enjoy a cup of coffee after a meal. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 1–50
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Sarah Antoniazzi: We really loved Etiopian Food. I came once few year ago and now returned there because it was really good. The restaurant is quiet small almost with only local people of Etiopia and the waitress is so nice and kind. If you want to taste real Etiopian food i suggest you a stop here.
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Grace R-L: Delicious hole in the wall authentic Ethiopian food in Abu Dhabi. Great, kind owners and service is stellar. Food is amazing – we got the njera with lamb and beef. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 1–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Lamb Meat, Bits of Injera Soaked in Beef Stew And, TIBS, Spiced Red Lentil
Villa Toscana
Address :
Nation Towers – The St. Regis Abu Dhabi – W Corniche Rd – Abu Dhabi
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!
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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.
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Alaa Mansour: 10 months ago Amazing restaurant with cozy atmosphere, very nice staff 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
Byblos Sur Mer
Address :
InterContinental – King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St – Al Bateen – Abu Dhabi
Mina Wahib: Really I loved the Food is so delicious and light I had tried Kabab khoshkash and lamp with vegetables. But the portions compare to price is less (expensive) than usual. But is good because you will get great service and atmosphere They have outside doors tables and nonsmoking tables. Thanks for celebrating my anniversary Of course parking are free. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 150–200
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Matthew Goodman: Had the all inclusive meal as we were staying at the hotel, food and presentation was amazing. Never had Lebanese food before so was amazing to try with all the flavours. Would highly recommend. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner
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Katherine Shu: Could not have had a better experience or dinner! Rami the manager was personally so attentive and thoughtful and went above and beyond to make the dining experience wonderful, even when we were irritable, hungry, and were under some time pressure. The food was so fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented we can’t wait to come back. The pita was fluffy and warm, clearly freshly made, and paired wonderfully with the mezze – the spinach with fried onions was my favorite.
Nusr-Et Steakhouse Abu Dhabi
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The Galleria Level 1 Below Four Seasons Hotel, Abu Dhabi – Abu Dhabi
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.
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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
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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
Azelin Mohamed Noor: The best seafood pasta in a tomato-based sauce I have ever tasted! Excellent service too. Since we were sharing, the waiter offered to plate the order of pasta into two bowls without us asking. A huge loaf of warm bread with generous servings of mashed black olives and sun-dried tomatoes tied the whole dining experience together. We will definitely look out for other Prego’s restaurants around the globe. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 50–100
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Sandeep Mahajan: Good classy Italian restaurant with ample outdoor seating with good ambiance. Staff is courteous and food is upto the expectations. However would love to see more of vegetarian and vegan options.
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Samim Khan: Prego’s Italian Restaurant is a must-visit dining destination. Their seafood salad & pizza is a standout dish and their service, provided by Taju, is exceptional. The warm and inviting atmosphere combined with the delicious cuisine make for a truly enjoyable dining experience. Highly recommend for those looking for authentic Italian food. Service Dine in
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