Welcome to Abu Dhabi, the city of opulence, where dining isn’t merely a necessity but an art form. The city’s culinary scene is as diverse as it is extravagant, with countless eateries serving everything from authentic Emirati cuisine to international specialties. This blog post will guide you through the maze of dining options in Abu Dhabi, pinpointing the best lunch spots that offer a blend of delicious food, vibrant atmosphere, and, of course, an unforgettable experience. Buckle up, foodies – we are about to embark on an incredible gastronomic journey!
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.
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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.
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Asador de Aranda Abu Dhabi
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The Galleria Island – Al Maryah Island – Abu Dhabi
Alex Lim: We came here for lunch and ordered the seafood rice and roast chicken – both were beautifully done. The sangria was also strong and very good – so we had 2. Service was impeccable and we used the Entertainer buy 1 free 1 deal so it was a fabulous deal. Highly recommended and will be back! Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 150–200
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J C: My friend brought us here for Lunch and got amazed by the welcoming Staff until we sit and order. We had the Lamb and Steak for Main and the Server amazingly cuts the Lamb. The steak was beautifully taste great. I recommend this Spanish Restaurant who loves a perfect Spanish Lunch. 10/10 Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 300–350
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Ismaeil Alkhoori: This is what it’s all about. Perfection to its finest. Great customer service and delicious food. That Non-Alcoholic Wine is something to try. Smoked Lamb is to die for. The appetizers were incredible. Highly recommended. Finally the dessert will make you smile all day long. This is my new favorite restaurant in Abu Dhabi that will be visiting a lot. Thank you Ali for making it a special lunch for us. Your a great Man. Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 400–450
Traditions restaurant, Abu Dhabi
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شارع أبوظبي – الفلاح – Al Danah – Zone 1 – Abu Dhabi
Simbarashe Mupfekeri: Really enjoyed the African traditional meals. Definitely reminded me of home. Central location, clean environment and friendly staff.
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Jade Javier Bautista: tradition no.1 very affordable food good quality perfect place for all nationalities il surely keep coming back
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Astaria Mengeu: Very clean environment and delicious dishes from Africa ❤ am always there for the jollof and egussi 😋visit and thank me later …
Hasan Hammoud: After a long day at Ferrari world it was time to eat. I decided to go with a bunch of friends to Table Otto and wow it was a great idea. We had their truffle pizza, sweet chicken bites and pink sauce pasta with chicken. The food was insanely good. The service was great too. We had a Syrian waiter whose name I can’t remember who gave us the best recommendations ever. He was very helpful in shaping our order and was very nice and gentle with us. A very big thank you to the chefs and waiters there. Amazing service ! Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 100–150 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Truffle Fries, Truffle Pizza, Fried Chicken Strips
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Sol: The food was tasty and I like the way they present the food, very idealistic and ALTON gives us a good choice of variety of the food. I really love the truffle pizza and the pasta as well. The way he talks to us was so confident and knowledgeable about the menu. Also the Manager is approachable. Great job 👏 definitely will come back with my family again. 👍👍👍 Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 200–250
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Aisha Alyaarobi: Food was good, enjoyed it. Service isn’t the best a bit slow. Prices are reasonable. Ordered chicken fatta salad, shrimp (was really good), labneh pasta was yummy and different. Fries is good but doesn’t have a lot of sauce. Pizza was fresh and good. Drinks menu doesn’t have a variety of options so went with coke Service Dine in Meal type Dinner
PaulDoestuff: As a Thai person, I can say that this restaurant is great. First of all the overall atmosphere and view are magnificent. The restaurant is set up in an amazing location. The service was top notch. The owner and staff were very nice . They took so many pictures for us lol. The food was so good. The Japanese roll was fantastic and the Thai food was amazing. It was very authentic and extremely similar to amazing restaurants in Thailand. The overall experience was exceptional. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Andreas N: Good food with great views and even greater service. The food is tasty and the portions as you can see big enough. My main dish was too spicy (even though my Tom Yum – supposedly with the same spiciness level in the menu – was ok 🤷♀️) but the waiters offered multiple times to take it back and bring me another one. I didn’t change it because I was already full, but they brought me some complimentary milk tea to make it better. In general the service there was so cool and polite and tried to do their best to satisfy us. Respect. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 100–150
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Saurabh Baptista: The location is in the perfect spot for a romantic getaway or just a scenic detox. Restaurant ambience is quite nice, spacious and good tones of purple colours. The staff are quite nice. Emmanuel, Toon and Mary served us and all are absolutely fantastic. Very well mannered, proactive and professional. 5 star employees. Very hygienic and a clean place. Shout out to the chefs for a tasty treat, all the dishes were prepared freshly, hot, with a good presentation and the time to prepare was not long. Overall quite happy with everything, definitely recommended and will definitely come back. Keep up the good work. Well done chefs and staff. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 150–200 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
Al Mandoos Restaurant and Cafe
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World Trade Center – Ground Floor, The Souk – Khalifa Bin Zayed The First St – Abu Dhabi
Ivan Topič: The food was absolutely amazing and authentic. The whole family enjoyed it and even the kids:). The service was very nice and we got a treat at the end. Thank you very much, we hope to see you again sometime:) Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 1–50
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Mohammed Al-Ammari: Very good Emirates food and they have offer set menu which is : – soup – salad – main course – sweet Price is reasonable and the food was delicious . They have daily dishes and new Yamane chef’s
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Kathleen O’Leary Finn: Nice meal and fantastic service by our waiter! Would definitely return ☺️ Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 50–100 Recommended dishes Arabic Salad
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
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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
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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
Antonia
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Mamsha Al Saadyiat – Soul beach – Al Saadiyat Island – Abu Dhabi
Jenn T: Authentic Italian restaurant with amazing views right on Mamsha. You could tell that they use the freshest ingredients with each dish. Have had the honor to visit twice and both experiences were divine Service Dine in Meal type Dinner
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Lana Kaati: Beautiful spot & overall good experince . Great view by the beach & friendly staff . I realy want to give the place 4 stars but unfortunatly they need to improve some stuff . Pasta taste great made fresh / salad was blant ! Now for the pizza if you order slices you feel the dough is hard and dry hard to chew compared to the full tray pizza that they make per order. Coffee very good / desserts : Tiramisu sooo yummy 😋 , but cannoli was not good very dry ( it should be crispy but not hard to bite & the filling tasted just as if its butter & sugar 🤦♀️) Service Dine in Meal type Dinner
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Happy Space: Fantastic location and views…right in front of beach in Soul Beach. Great choice of pizzas. Service is good. The pizzas are ok but not wow. Definitely come back for the views and try the pasta dishes. Service Dine in
FOMO Burger | Souq Al Jami’ – Abu Dhabi
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Outdoor venue – Fomo burgers, Souq Al Jami – Abu Dhabi
shimaa Magdy: It’s my first time to try this place , really the burger was amazing and delicious. I liked it. And I recommend to visit this great place With the nice view.
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Íldé Moiane: The food is delicious and freshly prepared, the service is very nice and the prices are acceptable, the employee is helpful and flexible Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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Andrew LK: The service was over the top attentive. Wonderful ambiance, casual and stylish with soothing music playing in the background. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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