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Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Abu Dhabi.

Mika, Cafe Milano and Beach House Abu Dhabi lead this Abu Dhabi shortlist, with 16 restaurants selected for a clear fit with the question rather than a loose keyword match.

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Mika, Cafe Milano and Beach House Abu Dhabi lead this Abu Dhabi shortlist, with 16 restaurants selected for a clear fit with the question rather than a loose keyword match.

Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Abu Dhabi is less about finding the longest list and more about matching the room to the plan. This Plate Snob edit brings together 16 restaurants in Abu Dhabi, using cooking, spend, setting and practical detail to separate a useful booking from a merely famous address. The selection stretches from mediterranean, french mediterranean, italian and asian mediterranean, with particularly useful options around Yas Island, Al Maryah Island, Saadiyat and Mamsha. We favour restaurants with a clear reason to go, reliable location information and enough context to choose confidently. Start with the highlighted picks for the strongest all-round answers, then use the full list and map to compare atmosphere, price and convenience. Availability, menus and opening times can move quickly in the UAE, so confirm the final details with the venue before travelling.

Reviewed 29 August 2026
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Where we'd start

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Official view of Cafe MilanoItalianCafe Milano

Cafe Milano

Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

Polished Italian dining with waterfront views and a capital-city power-table mood.

AED 240–400 per personFull profile →

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Mika

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

A relaxed Mediterranean restaurant at Yas Marina.

AED 100–200Full profile →

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GreekMAZI Abu Dhabi

MAZI Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi

Greek dining in Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
MediterraneanOlea

Olea

Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi

Mediterranean dining in Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
MediterraneanAlba Terrace

Alba Terrace

Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi

Mediterranean dining in Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →

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Useful answers

Before you book.

What are the best mediterranean restaurants in Abu Dhabi?

Mika is a strong place to start, backed by the broader Plate Snob selection on this page. The best choice still depends on your budget, preferred atmosphere and the kind of meal you are planning.

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Is there a good-value option in this Abu Dhabi edit?

Mika is among the more approachable options in this selection. Check the current menu before booking because set menus and per-person spend can change.

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Which restaurant works when the setting matters?

Mika is worth considering when atmosphere and location matter alongside the food. Use the practical details and map on this page to check whether it fits the occasion.

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