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Best Restaurants in Abu Dhabi.

Nayzak, Otoro and Beirut Sur Mer lead this Abu Dhabi shortlist, with 96 restaurants selected for a clear fit with the question rather than a loose keyword match.

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Nayzak, Otoro and Beirut Sur Mer lead this Abu Dhabi shortlist, with 96 restaurants selected for a clear fit with the question rather than a loose keyword match.

Best 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 96 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 lebanese, italian, japanese contemporary and mediterranean, with particularly useful options around Mamsha, Yas Island, Al Maryah Island and Corniche. 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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Official view of OtoroJapanese ContemporaryOtoro
Plate Snob Pick

Otoro

Al Qana, Abu Dhabi

A relaxed contemporary Japanese restaurant overlooking Al Qana.

AED 150–250 per personFull profile →
Official view of MikaMediterraneanMika
Plate Snob PickHot right now

Mika

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

A relaxed Mediterranean restaurant at Yas Marina.

AED 100–200Full profile →

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Official view of NayzakModern InternationalNayzak
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Nayzak

Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi

A museum restaurant and café with a terrace looking across Saadiyat Cultural District.

AED 110–180 per personFull profile →
Official view of MikaMediterraneanMika
Plate Snob PickHot right now

Mika

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

A relaxed Mediterranean restaurant at Yas Marina.

AED 100–200Full profile →
Official view of COYA Abu DhabiPeruvianCOYA Abu Dhabi
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COYA Abu Dhabi

Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

Colourful modern Peruvian dining with a high-energy bar and waterfront terrace.

AED 300–500 per personFull profile →

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Official view of MikaMediterraneanMika
Plate Snob PickHot right now

Mika

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

A relaxed Mediterranean restaurant at Yas Marina.

AED 100–200Full profile →
Official view of ErthEmirati ContemporaryErth
Plate Snob Pick

Erth

Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi

A contemporary expression of Emirati cooking beside Qasr Al Hosn.

AED 100–200Full profile →
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 →
Official view of COYA Abu DhabiPeruvianCOYA Abu Dhabi
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COYA Abu Dhabi

Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

Colourful modern Peruvian dining with a high-energy bar and waterfront terrace.

AED 300–500 per personFull profile →
Official view of Dai Pai DongChineseDai Pai Dong

Dai Pai Dong

Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

Cantonese comfort food, dim sum and a garden terrace at Rosewood Abu Dhabi.

AED 220–360 per personFull profile →
HealthyAlkalime

Alkalime

Mamsha, Abu Dhabi

Healthy dining in Mamsha, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 90–180 per personFull profile →
IndianAngar

Angar

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Indian dining in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
CafeAptitude Café

Aptitude Café

Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi

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

AED 45–95 per personFull profile →
Middle EasternBBQ Al Qasr

BBQ Al Qasr

Corniche, Abu Dhabi

Middle Eastern dining in Corniche, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
EuropeanBentley Kitchen

Bentley Kitchen

Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

European dining in Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
LebaneseByblos Sur Mer

Byblos Sur Mer

Corniche, Abu Dhabi

Lebanese dining in Corniche, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
InternationalGarage

Garage

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

International dining in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
InternationalGlo Abu Dhabi

Glo Abu Dhabi

Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

International dining in Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
AsianJing Asia

Jing Asia

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Asian dining in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
LebaneseLi Beirut

Li Beirut

Corniche, Abu Dhabi

Lebanese dining in Corniche, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
CafeLocal Mamsha

Local Mamsha

Mamsha, Abu Dhabi

Cafe dining in Mamsha, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 45–95 per personFull profile →
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 →
EmiratiMezlai

Mezlai

Corniche, Abu Dhabi

Emirati dining in Corniche, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
InternationalMYSK

MYSK

Mamsha, Abu Dhabi

International dining in Mamsha, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
InternationalNahaam

Nahaam

Corniche, Abu Dhabi

International dining in Corniche, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
Official view of Oak RoomSteakhouseOak Room

Oak Room

Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi

A handsome modern steakhouse at Al Bateen Marina.

AED 330–600 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 →
AmericanPickl Mamsha

Pickl Mamsha

Mamsha, Abu Dhabi

American dining in Mamsha, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 45–95 per personFull profile →
Southeast AsianSontaya

Sontaya

Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi

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

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
ItalianVilla Toscana

Villa Toscana

Corniche, Abu Dhabi

Italian dining in Corniche, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 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 →
Official view of AntoniaItalianAntonia

Antonia

Mamsha, Abu Dhabi

A casual Roman-style pizzeria at Mamsha Al Saadiyat.

AED 100–200Full profile →
ItalianGiornotte

Giornotte

Al Maqta, Abu Dhabi

Italian dining in Al Maqta, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
AsianLi Jiang

Li Jiang

Al Maqta, Abu Dhabi

Asian dining in Al Maqta, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 350+ per personFull profile →
LebaneseMijana

Mijana

Al Maqta, Abu Dhabi

Lebanese dining in Al Maqta, Abu Dhabi, listed for its useful fit in the local dining mix.

AED 180–350 per personFull profile →
Official view of NIRIJapanese ContemporaryNIRI
Hot right now

NIRI

Mamsha, Abu Dhabi

A contemporary Japanese restaurant at Mamsha Al Saadiyat.

AED 100–200Full profile →
Official view of Al MrzabEmiratiAl Mrzab

Al Mrzab

Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi

A local favourite for Emirati and Kuwaiti home-style cooking.

AED under 100Full profile →

Keep following the craving

Explore cuisines

Mediterranean12International10Italian9Lebanese8Cafe6Steakhouse6

Change the scenery

Explore neighbourhoods

Al Maryah Island17Yas Bay15Mamsha14Corniche13Saadiyat10Yas Island10

Match the mood

Browse by occasion

Date Night67Celebration63Business Dinner56Family Dinner29Casual25Quick Lunch21

Useful answers

Before you book.

What are the best restaurants in Abu Dhabi?

Nayzak 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.

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

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

See Otoro
Which restaurant works when the setting matters?

Nayzak 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.

See Nayzak

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