You won’t find these in any tour guide.
Considered yourself an adventurous gastronome on the hunt for the best hidden gem restaurants in Abu Dhabi?
Well stop walking and take a few minutes to read our fantastic line-up of eateries that you won’t find in any tour guide book.
Hungry?
Here are the restaurants you must try while in Abu Dhabi.
Al Rimal Restaurant!
Your eyes will be fixed on the culinary action where chefs man the frontline, cooking up a storm in the show kitchens and numerous live cooking stations at the beautiful Al Rimal, which offers up panoramic views across Al Fayy (The Shade) and large al fresco for those gentle winter evenings. Read Team Yalla’s full review here
The Warehouse
Intimate booths, low-slung Chesterfields and an assortment of different size dining tables are filled with those looking for a good time, great bites and a wide-range drink offering – nobody is disappointed at The Warehouse. Read Team Yalla’s full review here
Mazaj Bab Al Bahr
Team Yalla believes the sign of a successful restaurant follows the rule of three – outstanding dishes, tangible mood or ambience and stunning location – Mazaj Bab Al Bahr at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr effortlessly ticks all three boxes. Read Team Yalla’s full review here
Antonia Restaurant
Outlined in red neon, attracting diners like moths to a flame, bijou Italian eatery, Antonia, is decked out in fresh vintage design and dishes up Italian fare just like nonna used to make. Read Team Yalla’s full review here
FLAVORS GRILL ABU DHABI – MINA ZAYED
Great dining attacks all of the senses and is much more than just what you taste and Flavours Grill takes you back in time, serving up steaks using cooking techniques from the 18th century – truly a meal fit for a king. Read Team Yalla’s full review here
Fa’e Restaurant
Breakfast is brilliantly big and popular and includes a variety of egg dishes – think Eggs Royale with crème fresh and homemade smoke salmon, asparagus and signature spiced hollandaise – at stylishly cool Fa’e Café. Read Team Yalla’s full review here
Bosnian Hut Restaurant
Five tables, a private family dining room, two Bosnia waiters in traditional dress, Bosnian interior design rules, with Bosnian motifs adorning the walls and the best kebabs you will taste in the whole of Abu Dhabi at Bosnian Hut. Read Team Yalla’s full review here
Pizza di Rocco, Etihad Plaza Abu Dhabi
Any gastronome in Abu Dhabi worth their dough will know that one of best purveyors of the art in the city, or dare we say the entire UAE, is Pizza Di Rocco and with techniques learned in the cradle of pizza, Naples, you won’t be disappointed with your slice of pie. Read Team Yalla’s full review here
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