Food
44 July 24 – August 6 2019 timeoutabudhabi.com
TASTES OF THE CAPITAL DIRECTORY
Special set menus in the city’s best restaurants
DHS99
Amerigos Mexican Bar
& Restaurant The lively Yas
Island restaurant is a friendly
and chilled-out spot for a
bite to eat, and to have some
fun. The dishes are full of
flavour and super satisfying,
while live music is a regular
occurrence.
O Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu
Dhabi Yas Island
(02 656 2000).Café Sushi This cool and
casual Japanese restaurant at
the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr has
a huge sushi conveyer belt
running through the dining
room. As you watch the chefs
preparing the fresh sushi in
the centre of the belt, you can
also enjoy a range of other
authentic dishes, all made
with the freshest ingredients.
O Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Khor
Al Maqta (02 654 3238).Dahab Restaurant &
Lounge Specialising in
authentic Lebanese cuisine,
this exciting and stylish venue
also hosts weekly live music
nights and a spectacular
Friday brunch. The set menu
is filled with colourful hot
and cold mezze, tasty grilled
meats and more. There are
also Dhs199 and Dhs299
options available if you want
to add more to your table.
O Hilton Capital Grand Abu
Dhabi, Sheikh Rashid Bin
Saeed Al Maktoum Street
(02 667 4446).Dino’s Bistro Italiano
Found at the Pearl Rotana
Capital Centre, this Italian
restaurant has a quirky,
diner-style interior. Being able
to draw on the tables just
adds to the fun, and all of the
wholesome dishes are full of
fresh flavours.
O Pearl Rotana Capital
Centre, Al Khaleej Al Arabi
Street (02 307 5591).@District by Amalfi With
an edgy graffiti-covered
interior inspired by urban New
York, this Italian restaurant
doesn’t exactly look
traditional, but the dishes
are all authentic, made
using quality ingredients and
presented with plenty of style.
O Le Royal Méridien Abu
Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Street
(800 101 101).Park Bar and Grill Offering
a special Vietnamese menu
full of great street food-
inspired dishes and Asian
classics. Ideal for sharing and
full of vibrant ingredients such
as chilli and lemongrass,
it’s sure to be an excellent
culinary experience.O Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel
& Villas, Saadiyat Island
(02 407 1234).Rangoli The classy Indian
restaurant at the Yas Island
Rotana hotel serves authentic
dishes that are filled with
delicious spices. If you’re a
fan of Indian food then don’t
miss this great deal.
O Yas Island Rotana Abu
Dhabi, Yas Island
(02 656 4000).Shang Palace Located by
the Grand Canal, everything
about this restaurant at the
Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al
Beri is elegant and classy.
The menu features traditional
dishes made with only the
finest ingredients, and fans of
Chinese food with love it.
O Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al
Beri (02 509 8555).DHS199
Barfly by Buddha-Bar This
popular hotspot is part of
the world renowned Buddha
Bar brand, and with a funky,
young vibe and stylish dining
room, it’s one of the coolest
places for a night out in Abu
Dhabi. The menu is also full
of amazing pan-Asian dishes
like seafood, grilled meats
and more.
O Venetian Village, The
Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand
Canal, Khor Al Maqta
(056 696 9503).Benjarong Dining at this
elegant Thai hotspot at the
Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi is
always brilliant from start to
finish. The vibrant dishes are
full of fresh flavours, and the
recipes are as authentic as
any you’d find in Thailand.
O Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi,
Sultan Bin Zayed the First
Street (02 698 8137).BiCE At BiCE, classic Italian
dishes are on the menu,
made with fresh ingredients
and celebrated tried-
and-tested combinations.
Alongside a three-course
meal where you can select
one dish from each course,
you can also enjoy a glass of
grape or hops with your meal.
O Jumeirah Etihad Towers,
West Corniche
(02 811 5666).Blue Grill This steakhouse
serves high quality dishes in
a relaxing setting. The cuts of
meat are tremendous, but the
seafood is also worth a try.
O Yas Island Rotana Abu
Dhabi, Yas Island
(02 656 4171).Bocca Found at the
Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort
on the Corniche, this venue
specialises in authentic
Italian food. So if you’re
dreaming of a getaway to
Rome or Venice, now you
can at least experience the
cuisine of this vibrant country
without leaving the capital.
O Radisson Blu Hotel &
Resort, Abu Dhabi, West
Corniche (02 692 4247).Catch This trendy seafood
restaurant at Nation Riviera
Beach Club serves up
beautifully presented fresh
seafood in a pretty setting.
Situated right by the white
sands of the Corniche, you
can always head up to the
roof after you’ve eaten to
admire the views of the Gulf
with a drink or two. Call
ahead and book for this one
as spaces are limited.
O Daily noon-3pm, 6pm-7pm,
Reservations required. Nation
Riviera Beach Club, Corniche
Road West (02 611 0909).Cho Gao If, like us, you’re a
bit obsessed with Asian food,
then you’ll love everything
about this cool restaurant
Featuring some of the best
dishes from across the
continent, the authentic
dishes are full of wonderful
flavour combinations and
spices. Choose one dish from
each course.
O Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi,
Al Markaziyah (02 616 6166).Cho Gao Marina Walk
The cool and atmospheric
dining room at this pan-Asian
restaurant is the perfect place
to keep cool this summer,
and the flavour-filled dishes
are just as brilliant as the
artefacts and decorations.
O InterContinental Abu
Dhabi, King Abdullah Bin
Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street
(02 666 6888).Choice Cut This stylish
steakhouse at the Novotel
Abu Dhabi Al Bustan is
a sophisticated place for
a meal. With fine cuts of
meat, expertly made dishes
and friendly staff, there’s
everything you need for a
dreamy night out.
O Novotel Abu Dhabi
Al Bustan, Al Aman
(02 501 6086).Filini Garden This trendy
Yas Island hotspot has an
amazing air-conditioned
terrace which offers great
views over Yas Links. Head
here early evening to watch
the sunset, or stay on long
into the evening to enjoy
tunes from a live DJ.
O Radisson Blu Hotel AbuDhabi, Yas Island
(02 656 2000).KOI Abu Dhabi Found
in The Collection by The
St. Regis Saadiyat Island
Resort, this stylish Japanese
restaurant does everything
with style. With sushi, grilled
meats, fresh seafood and
more, there’s something to
suit all tastes, and the dining
room is super fancy.
O The Collection, The St.
Regis Saadiyat Island Resort,
Abu Dhabi (02 678 3334).La Mamma Found at one of
the capital’s veteran hotels,
the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel
& Resort, this traditional
Italian restaurant is always
super welcoming. The menu
includes much-loved Italian
classics, and you can also
upgrade your meal to include
selected house beverages for
just Dhs199.
O The Sheraton Abu Dhabi
Hotel & Resort, Corniche Road
(02 677 3333).Li Beirut Here can
expect all of you favourite
Lebanese dishes served in
a contemporary way. There’s
kunafa, mixed grills and all
the usual suspects, given
a signature twist from the
restaurant’s chefs. Alongside
a three-course meal where
you can select one dish from
each course, guests can also
enjoy a glass of grape or hops
with their meal.
O Jumeirah Etihad
Towers, West Corniche
(02 811 5666).Li Jiang Found inside one
of Abu Dhabi’s fanciest
hotels, The Ritz-Carlton Abu
Dhabi, Grand Canal, this
pretty restaurant specialises
in South-East Asian dishes.
You’ll find everything from
spring rolls to dumplings,
while the noodles are some of
the finest in the capital.
O The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi,
Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta
(02 818 8282).Maison Beirut This
authentic Lebanese
restaurant is found in the
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr by the
Grand Canal. With delicious
mezze, succulent meats, fresh
salads and more prepared by
the expert chefs, a meal here
lets you experience the best
cuisine from the Middle East.
The set menu is suitable for
two people or more.
O Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Khor
Al Maqta (02 654 3238).Mare Mare Located at the
stunning beachfront resort
Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island
Resort, the inviting restaurantis great place to enjoy a spell
away from the busy streets
of downtown Abu Dhabi.
The Italian restaurant is
serving up a range of classic
and contemporary dishes,
including your choice of first
course, main course and
dessert. You can also enjoy a
glass of grape with your meal
for Dhs199.
O Weekdays only.
Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island
Resort, Saadiyat Island
(02 811 4444).Market Kitchen With a
huge tree at the centre of the
dining room, this restaurant
at Le Royal Méridien Abu
Dhabi is a lovely place to
spend an evening. Each of
the tasty dishes are expertly
made, and presented with
care and precision.
O Le Royal Méridien Abu
Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Street
(800 101 101).Mijana Found inside one of
Abu Dhabi’s most luxurious
hotels, The Ritz-Carlton
Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal,
this authentic Lebanese
restaurant lets you sample
Middle Eastern food at its
best.You’ll find everything
from hot mezze such as
freshly made falafel and
kibbeh, to grilled meat
platters, fresh fish and more.
O The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi,
Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta
(02 818 8282).Namak by Kunal Kapur
The restaurant by celebrated
chef Kunal Kapur is one of
the best places to try Indian
food in Abu Dhabi. Each
creative plate is presented
with style and precision,
and everything about this
restaurant is designed to
impress. This is a brilliant
chance to try a great
new restaurant.
O Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi,
Sultan Bin Zayed the First
Street (02 698 8137).Pachaylen At Pachaylen
you can always expect to be
served fresh, authentic and
vibrant Thai food. From satays
and sweet and sour Tom
Yum soup, it’s always a taste
sensation when dining at this
atmospheric venue.
O Eastern Mangroves Hotel
and Spa by Anantara
(02 656 1000).Pappagallo Found at The
Village at Le Méridien Abu
Dhabi, this family-friendly
restaurant serves up
wholesome Italian dishes.
Whether you want comforting
soups or steaming bowls
of pasta, you’ll find all your
favourite comfort foods here.O Le Méridien Abu Dhabi, Al
Zahiyah (02 644 6666).Roberto’s As one of the
many glamorous eateries
found in The Galleria on Al
Maryah Island, Roberto’s
serves stylish Italian plates
in a pretty dining room. Each
dish is made using high-
quality, fresh ingredients, and
the bar stays open late.
O The Galleria, Al Maryah
Island (02 627 9009).Safina Saadiyat Beach
Club is known for offering
the best (and certainly the
most glamorous) pool day
experience in Abu Dhabi
(not to mention the huge
parties, too). But the food at
beachside restaurant Safina
is also exceptional, and the
views over towards the Gulf
really can’t be beaten.
O Saadiyat Beach Club,
Saadiyat Island
(02 656 3500).Si Ristorante Found at
Saadiyat Rotana Resort &
Villas, this stylish restaurant
serves up authentic Italian
cuisine that’s presented with
a modern twist. If you haven’t
visited this swish hotel yet,
this is the perfect excuse.
O Saadiyat Rotana Resort &
Villas, Saadiyat Island
(02 697 0000).Spaccanapoli This
welcoming restaurant is much
loved throughout the city.
With heart-warming plates
and friendly service, there’s
nothing not to love.
O Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Al
Markaziyah (02 616 6166).Stratos This sophisticated
restaurant is perhaps best
known for the fact that it
revolves so your view of the
city will continuously change
as you eat. But it also serves
some exceptional dishes,
including fine cuts of meat
and seafood.
O Le Royal Méridien Abu
Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Street
(02 695 0490)Tamba Found in The Hub
at The Mall at World Trade
Center Abu Dhabi this
creative restaurant serves
some of the most exciting
Indian dishes we’ve ever
seen. There’s a sense of
theatre to the presentation,
and it’s a safe bet that you’ll
adore every mouthful. There’s
also a Dsh299 version with
more options available.
O The Hub at The Mall at
World Trade Center, Abu
Dhabi (02 672 8888).Tean Located at the stunning
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