{"id":3007,"date":"2022-12-27T12:44:46","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T12:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emiratesbd.ae\/blog\/?p=3007"},"modified":"2022-12-27T12:44:48","modified_gmt":"2022-12-27T12:44:48","slug":"best-new-restaurants-in-abu-dhabi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emiratesbd.ae\/blog\/best-new-restaurants-in-abu-dhabi\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Best new restaurants in Abu Dhabi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

2022 has been a busy year for Abu Dhabi\u2019s culinary community. Starting strong by hosting the inaugural\u00a0Middle East & North Africa\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants<\/a>\u00a0awards in February, the UAE capital has continued to flex its culinary muscles with several novel concepts launched by homegrown talents as well as openings by globally renowned chefs. They run the gamut from refined hotel-managed venues to laid-back, family-run spots.

As the capital readies itself to welcome the region\u2019s best culinary talent again on 30th January 2023 for the\u00a0second edition of MENA\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants<\/a>, discover the new spots to add to your list while dining in the city<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Otoro<\/strong>
Having opened in April in Abu Dhabi\u2019s Al Qana district, sleek Japanese concept Otoro has been making waves in the city with its \u2018less is more\u2019 approach to refined dining. Produce is sourced directly from various prefectures of Japan, with wagyu beef from Kagoshima, otoro tuna from Tokyo and uni sea urchin from Hokkaido. Premium ingredients take\u00a0centre\u00a0stage on Otoro\u2019s menu: signature dishes include the Duo of Handrolls, one filled with tuna and truffle, the other bursting with wagyu and caviar.

Managed by White Rice, a boutique hospitality company founded by chef Akmal Anuar of Dubai\u2019s 11 Woodfire, Otoro marks the team\u2019s Abu Dhabi debut. Perched amidst the city\u2019s iconic landmarks with views of the Grand Mosque, it is open all day and can also be booked for private events \u2013 plus, a Chef\u2019s Table is launching soon.

GF, Block M, South, Al Qana, Al Maqta Street, Abu Dhabi<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BB Social Dining<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launched in Dubai\u2019s DIFC district five years ago, BB Social Dining\u2019s second standalone location will shortly open at Abu Dhabi\u2019s Rosewood Hotel. Staying true to its original concept, influenced by both European and Asian cultures, this new iteration of BB Social Dining by chef and co-founder Alexander Stumpf will introduce its signature bites, baos, bowls and barbecue bites to Abu Dhabi\u2019s diners.

And the restaurant is taking its ethos seriously \u2013 in the words of co-founder Spero Panagakis: \u201cNothing makes us prouder than grabbing a local tomato and cucumber from our bio-farms and developing our menus, when before this would have never existed. Farm-to-table is just the beginning for all to come to the UAE, as the simplicity of sustainability is not only a belief, it is a constant for a better tomorrow.”

Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talea by Antonio Guida<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi welcomed Talea, by acclaimed chef Antonio Guida, back in March. Splitting his time between two-Michelin-starred Seta at Mandarin Oriental in Milan and this latest concept, Guida has curated a selection of seasonal and authentic Italian dishes in an elegant setting with a vibrant open kitchen.

The menus draw on Guida\u2019s distinctive culinary style to offer a fresh and innovative take on\u00a0cucina di famiglia,<\/em>\u00a0or family-style cooking, from handmade ravioli,\u00a0spaghetti alla carbonara<\/em>\u00a0and artisanal pizza to\u00a0ossobuco<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0vitello tonnato<\/em>. The restaurant\u2019s interiors are layered with art inspired by the landscapes of Italy \u2013 ports, palaces, lakes and Roman ruins. In cooler months, guests can opt to sit on the equally chic outdoor terrace for a decadent alfresco dining experience.

Emirates Palace, West, Corniche Rd, Abu Dhabi<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded by longtime friends Emirati chef Faisal Alharmoodi and Syrian pastry chef Fadi Kurdi, Let\u2019s opened its doors in February. Located in Abu Dhabi\u2019s Khalifa City, the artisan bakery, caf\u00e9 and restaurant is a hidden gem in the city\u2019s culinary scene.

Open all day, Let\u2019s serves dishes featuring a combination of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences. The space is home to a bakery, while the open kitchen showcases a traditional clay oven and a glass cabinet displays house-made pastries and desserts. Menu highlights include Let\u2019s Balaleet, burrata za’atar flatbread, musakhan pizza, tart aseeda and faloda milk cake. An olive tree takes centre stage in the 55-cover restaurant\u2019s main dining area, fostering a sense of calm in this tranquil escape from the city.

Al Saray St, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Em Sherif Sea Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Em Sherif Sea Caf\u00e9 made its UAE debut in October with waterfront views from the Rosewood Hotel on Abu Dhabi\u2019s Al Maryah Island. This is the latest evolution of Mireille Hayek\u2019s seafood-focused Levantine concept, which pays homage to Lebanon\u2019s historic ties to the Mediterranean and was first founded in Beirut in 2011.

Menu highlights include an extensive mezze selection, raw red sea bream, shrimp proven\u00e7ale and samak rass asfour, as well as vegetarian options such as a whole roasted cauliflower in tahini, hindbeh bil zeit and lentil kibbeh. From \u00e0 la carte dining to coffee, shisha and late-night bites, Em Sherif Sea Caf\u00e9 is as much a place to socialise as it is to dine. With current outposts in Manama and Abu Dhabi, Em Sherif Sea Caf\u00e9 Riyadh will follow suit before the end of the year.

Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2022 has been a busy year for Abu Dhabi\u2019s culinary community. Starting strong by hosting the inaugural\u00a0Middle East & North Africa\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants\u00a0awards in February, the UAE capital has continued to flex its culinary muscles with several novel concepts launched by homegrown talents as well as openings by globally renowned chefs. They run the gamut from refined hotel-managed venues to laid-back, family-run spots. As the capital readies itself to welcome the region\u2019s best culinary talent again on 30th January 2023 for the\u00a0second edition of MENA\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants, discover the new spots to add to your list while dining […]<\/p>\n

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