Gourmet Guide to Abu Dhabi's 8 Best Restaurants & Eats
Abu Dhabi has a reputation for being one of the most sophisticated Emirates, and the cuisine is no exception. From desert dining to Italian gelaterias, there is a wide range of food to enjoy, with local and international tastes catered for abundantly. We’ve revisited Abu Dhabi to find out what new cuisines are on offer and whether Abu Dhabi’s Michelin-starred chefs have transformed the desert city into a culinary destination.
1. Indigo
Restaurant, Indian
2. Vasa Vasa
Vasa Vasa
3. Villa Toscana
Villa Toscana
Villa Toscana mixes the rusticity of hand-crafted, regional Italian specialities with panache in a modern and sophisticated setting, with the inspiration behind the regional dishes coming from Tuscany, Umbria and Emilia-Romagna. Despite offering a wide range of tasty pizzas for takeaway, it is the a la carte menu in which they excel: try the veal rolls stuffed with porcini mushrooms, and the cheese stracciatella, Milanese style, served with mashed potatoes and green pepper veal jus. The menu is twinned with a sophisticated and thoughtful wine list.
Villa Toscana, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Nation Towers, Corniche, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, +971 2 694 4575
4. Rodeo Grill
Restaurant, Steakhouse
Marakesh
As it name suggests, Marakesh is a sophisticated Moroccan restaurant located in the center of Abu Dhabi. Even if there were a number of Moroccan-inspired restaurants in Abu Dhabi (which there isn’t), this restaurant would still rank amongst the best. Its interior is a very opulent and resembles a banquet hall. Every day, there are a number of post-dinner entertainments such as belly dancers, singers and Moroccan bands. The menu consists of a Moroccan classics like tagines, along with North African-inspired salads, fish, seafood and meat grills.
Marakesh, Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, +971 26146020
5. Bord Eau
Restaurant, French, European, Vegetarian
6. Al Maqam
Restaurant, Asian
7. Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill
Restaurant, Steakhouse, Seafood, European, Mediterranean
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