Best restaurants in Abu Dhabi

25 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/abudhabi, r/UAE

Most commenters recommend Bait Al Khetyar, and many recommend it for its shawarma, with several calling it among the best in the city. One commenter singles out the chicken pita shawarma, another calls the beef shawarma good but found the rest disappointing, and one suggests a shared plate with hummus and bread for a big appetite. One commenter points to the Hamdan Street branch. Caveats come up too: a few commenters report uneven or declining quality, a few others find it only okay, overrated, or short on sauce, and two would not recommend it.

12 people recommendvia r/abudhabi

People recommend Marmellata, and most commenters single out its pizza. Several call it the best pizza they have had, and one diner also praises the burrata and focaccia. One commenter notes it is American-style rather than traditional Italian, but still calls it amazing.

Souk Al Mina

11 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/abudhabi

People recommend Zahrat Lebanon, mostly for its shawarma, and one commenter says its grills and breakfast dishes are amazing. One commenter names the Defence Street branch. Two commenters say quality has dropped, and one of them says the shawarma is now mostly sauce.

10 people recommendvia r/abudhabi, r/dubai

Many commenters recommend Al Sultan, with one calling it the best for grills on Defence Road, another suggesting it for Arabic grill, and one suggesting it for steak. Two diners suggest the riash, though one is not fully sure, and another suggests the araes and lamb chops.

Defence Road

10 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/abudhabi

Many people recommend Muallim Hassan for shawarma, with one commenter calling it the original and best spot in Abu Dhabi and another ranking it first for now. One diner says they never tire of it and asks for hummus in place of garlic sauce, and another considers its beef shawarma the best. Two commenters are less impressed: one says quality slipped years ago, and another says a recent order was mostly oil. Still, one diner says it remains very good despite talk that it has fallen off, and one commenter says it is great, though not Lebanese.

9 people recommendvia r/abudhabi, r/UAE

Commenters recommend Saudi Kitchen, and several recommend its mandi. A commenter finds the madhbi delicious, and another commenter describes sitting on the floor in private, traditional majlis-style areas and sharing dishes.

9 people recommendvia r/abudhabi

Many people recommend Niri, and several count it among their favorites for Japanese food, with one diner pointing to its authenticity. A few diners point to the Mamsha branch, and two suggest it for a first date.

Mamsha

9 people recommendvia r/abudhabi

Many commenters recommend Sangeetha, and one calls it an easy pick for South Indian fare. One commenter names the thali with filter coffee, and another points to the chaat platter. Two commenters suggest it as the alternative to Saravana Bhavan.

8 people recommendvia r/abudhabi

Many commenters recommend Layali Al Sham, and a few say it has the best shawarma. One diner says its beef Turkish shawarma is worth ordering, another commenter says its broasted chicken is very good, and a couple more simply name it as a top pick. One commenter says it is awesome but finds the solid seeds in the food annoying.

7 people recommendvia r/abudhabi

Many people recommend Al Ajaweed, and commenters tie it to shawarma. One diner calls the chicken shawarma delicious and its large size impressive, and another is a fan of it. One commenter ranks it among their top picks.

7 people recommendvia r/abudhabi

Many people recommend India Palace, and several praise the food, with one noting it offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian items. One commenter describes the ambience as good too, and another singles out the Kofta Banjara. One diner suggests calling ahead to check what the buffet currently offers, and names the Dalma Mall outlet.

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/abudhabi

Most commenters recommend Otantik, and two of them single out breakfast, naming Turkish breakfast and the breakfast tray. One diner praises the mezze platter as quite good, and another points to its Turkish food. Views differ on authenticity and cost: one Turkish commenter says it lacks Turkish flavors and is expensive, while another calls it overpriced but tasty.

Abu Dhabi Mall

6 people recommendvia r/abudhabi

Many people recommend Dampa Seafood Grill, and a couple of commenters praise its sauce, with one diner also loving the cheesy mussels. A couple find it good value, and one commenter says the abundant seafood suits sharing with a group. The main caveat is that two commenters feel it reads more as a seafood restaurant than a Filipino one, though one of them calls it good.

6 people recommendvia r/abudhabi, r/UAE

Several commenters recommend Madang, with one pointing to it for authentic Korean fare and another calling it great. One commenter calls it decent but not outstanding, though they like the on-site grocery store and the location.

6 people recommendvia r/abudhabi

People recommend Daikan, and several commenters single out its ramen. Two commenters also point to it for Japanese food, with one listing it among high-end Japanese restaurants.

6 people recommendvia r/abudhabi, r/UAE, r/dubai

Many people recommend Karam Al Sham, and a few commenters single out its shawarma, with one praising the saj shawarma. One diner found the food great but said the location was not quiet enough. A commenter calls it the best in town, and another suggests it for grab-and-go.

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/abudhabi

Several people recommend Shish Shawarma, and one commenter calls the Khalifa City branch the best of the chain's locations. Another commenter loves the shish tawook but says consistency can be uneven. Caveat: one commenter feels it is a watered-down take on shawarma.

Khalifa City

5 people recommendvia r/abudhabi

Several people recommend Kuya Juan as a Filipino pick, and one commenter especially recommends it for Filipino pork dishes, describing a casual, fun vibe with beer. One commenter who ate there was not impressed, and another finds it fairly decent but prefers LaPaz Batchoy.

5 people recommendvia r/abudhabi

Commenters recommend the Yas Mall branch of Al Fanar as a good place to try Emirati cuisine. One commenter, however, calls it their least favorite of the Emirati spots they tried.

Yas Mall

5 people recommendvia r/abudhabi

Some people suggest Indian by Nature, with one diner naming its dabeli and another pointing to its samosas. Another commenter finds the masala chai decent. One commenter feels it covers most of the basics well, though no single dish stands out.

5 people recommendvia r/abudhabi

Commenters recommend Mosaic, and several single out its Lebanese food. One commenter counts it among their favorite Lebanese spots and says it tastes homemade. A commenter who has eaten there calls it a sleeper pick with great food quality and delicious shawarma. The only mixed view, from one diner who has eaten there, finds it decent but would rank it lower than the very best. Commenters do not say which of its Abu Dhabi outlets they mean.

5 people recommendvia r/abudhabi

People recommend Antonia, and a few commenters single out its pizza, which one describes as Roman-style rather than Neapolitan. One diner ranks it second only to Marmellata for pizza, and a couple of commenters list it among the Mamsha Al Saadiyat restaurants.

Mamsha Al Saadiyat

5 people recommendvia r/abudhabi

Many people recommend Asyak Grill, and one diner calls the kebabs the best ever. Another commenter calls the restaurant the greatest, one describes it as a special Iranian option at Mina Port, and a further commenter lists it among restaurant suggestions.

Mina Port

5 people recommendvia r/abudhabi

People recommend Hakkasan in Abu Dhabi. One commenter was surprised by how good it is here, having been unimpressed by the London version, and another diner keeps returning to it for dim sum. A few other commenters name it in romantic-dinner suggestions, Mandarin Oriental restaurant lists, or their Abu Dhabi top picks. No one warns against it.

5 people recommendvia r/abudhabi

Commenters recommend Em Sherif, with both its Rosewood and Corniche branches mentioned. One commenter calls it amazing, and another finds the fish well cooked and juicy. A commenter suggests it for impressing someone with both food and atmosphere. One commenter says it leans more Arab than Emirati.

Rosewood

5 people recommendvia r/abudhabi, r/UAE

Commenters recommend Najd Palace, and a few point to its mandi rice with meat as the dish to try. One diner describes the restaurant as not fancy but good. Commenters do not say which outlet they visited.

5 people recommendvia r/abudhabi

People recommend Gazebo, and one commenter calls it budget-friendly. For mutton lovers, one commenter points to the Raan-e-sikandari and advises against the biryani version. Another diner, who went to the Yas Mall branch, says they preferred it to Namak.