Restaurant
Antonia’s, Al Zeina — Abu Dhabi
Antonia's in Al Zeina is Abu Dhabi's most quietly assured Italian restaurant — and its tiramisu is the current reference point for the dessert in the city.
“The tiramisu alone earns a return visit. The rest of the menu makes the case for making it a regular.”
Restaurant editorial verdict
The tiramisu alone earns a return visit. The rest of the menu makes the case for making it a regular.
Al Zeina, Abu Dhabi · £££ Contemporary Italian
What we loved
- The tiramisu — the current reference point for the dessert in Abu Dhabi
- House-made pasta that takes the simplest dishes as seriously as the elaborate ones
- Service that manages pace and tone without instruction
Things to note
- Worth the drive from central Abu Dhabi — plan it as a destination rather than a detour
- Reservations are advisable for weekend evenings
What we loved
- The tiramisu — the current reference point for the dessert in Abu Dhabi
- House-made pasta that takes the simplest dishes as seriously as the elaborate ones
- Service that manages pace and tone without instruction
Things to note
- Worth the drive from central Abu Dhabi — plan it as a destination rather than a detour
- Reservations are advisable for weekend evenings
Editorial pull quote
The tiramisu alone earns a return visit. The rest of the menu makes the case for making it a regular.
