Great vibes, great food – Best restaurants in Venetian Village
Nestled in The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Canal, Venetian Village is a chic, waterfront destination in Abu Dhabi. Featuring an array of eateries, the place is often busy with young couples and families. Today, we bring you a list of restaurants in Venetian Village [and the accompanying hotel] that offer delicious food and breathtaking vistas of the city.
RESTAURANTS IN VENETIAN VILLAGE ABU DHABI
The Venetian Village restaurants in Abu Dhabi offer an eclectic selection of internationally acclaimed cuisines, amidst inviting interiors and comfortable settings. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular dining places in Venetian Village.
PUNJAB GRILL
Punjab Grill is a fine dining restaurant in Abu Dhabi. The modern Indian restaurant offers both North and South Indian delicacies. They have kebabs, tikkas, curries and tandoori bread, along with regular variations of biryani. Punjab Grill also has an expansive bar and beverages menu for those who want to unwind with some drinks!
- Average price for two: AED 315
- Timings: 12:30 pm – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-50-668-3054
BARFLY BY BUDDHA BAR
Bringing a Neo-Baroque lounge concept to the capital city, Barfly by Buddha Bar* is a popular restaurant-cum-bar in Abu Dhabi. You can experience exquisite dining amidst the intimate atmosphere and live music by the resident DJ at this eatery. The speakeasy bar offers sushi, tapas, salmon and cocktails.
Thinking of staying late into the night? Try their shisha and immerse yourself in a laidback experience!
- Average price for two: AED 480
- Timings: 04:00 pm – 02:00 am, Sat: 01:00 pm – 02:00 am
- Contact: venetianvillage.ae, +971-56-177-7557
*Please note the restaurant is temporarily closed.
LA BRASSERIE
Calling all French food lovers! La Brasserie* is an award-winning, French eatery best known in Abu Dhabi’s culinary landscape for its beautifully creative menu.
La Brasserie serves soups, honey-glazed free-range chicken, braised beef and burgers – all in a beautiful seaside setting. The dessert menu includes sticky toffee pudding, profiteroles filled with vanilla ice cream, dripping raspberry cake and Nutella eclairs. Bon appetit, mates!
- Average price for two: AED 520
- Timings: Call them to find out
- Contact: +971-2-404-1931
*Please note the restaurant is temporarily closed.
TOKYO GRILL
Next on our list is Tokyo Grill! Offering authentic Oriental cuisine, the restaurant transports guests to the streets of the Japanese capital.
If you plan to visit this place, don’t miss out on sushi, miso soup, wagyu beef tempura, sea bass carpaccio or teriyaki chicken – they’ll keep you coming back for more!
- Average price for two: AED 390
- Timings: 01:00 pm – 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-50-696-9503
THE KOSHER PLACE
Offering authentic Jewish cuisine to the capital, this is the first full-time kosher restaurant in Abu Dhabi. The Kosher Place* serves soups, grilled meats, fish fillet, spring roll pastry, chicken liver, vegetable pizza, salmon butterfly and sea bass, prepared as per Jewish dietary rules.
- Average cost for two: AED 350
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-50-175-9411
*Call Venetian Village for further details
EATERIES NEAR VENETIAN VILLAGE ABU DHABI: THE RITZ-CARLTON ABU DHABI RESTAURANTS
Apart from the mentioned restaurants, you can pop over to these eateries at The Ritz-Carlton, one of the best resorts in Abu Dhabi.
MIJANA
Dig into Arabian cuisine at Mijana. This al fresco restaurant also offers traditional tea and shisha.
So, get ready to experience good food and live music while enjoying impressive views of the surroundings!
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 01:00 am, Last order: 11:30 pm
LI JIANG
A Southeast Asian restaurant imbued with rich textiles and vibrant colours, Li Jiang offers dim sum, rice and noodle dishes.
The open kitchen is a major highlight of the restaurant as you can see the expert chefs preparing your food. Tempting right?
- Timings: 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
GIORNOTTE
The phrase, “eat to your heart’s content” seems legit for a place like Giornotte where you can experience all-day dining! Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine, infused with Middle Eastern charm in a patio setting.
- Timings:
- Breakfast:
- Mon-Fri: 06:30 am – 10:30 am
- Sat-Sun: 06:30 am – 11:00 am
- Lunch:
- 12:30 pm – 03:30 pm
- Dinner:
- 06:30 pm – 10:30 pm
- Chef Brunch
- Sat: 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
AL FRESCO
Good food and an expansive pool make a great combo! Pop over to Al Fresco, a beachside restaurant in Ritz-Carlton to experience just that! The restaurant has salads, sandwiches and cocktails on offer.
Bringing little ones along? No worries, they have a separate kids’ menu too.
- Timings: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
SORSO
Sample simple but delicious fare at Sorso. This sports bar-style venue features burgers and signature cocktails. You can also catch all the live sports action on big screens!
Please note that guests below 21 are not allowed at the venue.
- Timings: 05:00 pm – 02:00 am, Fri: 04:00 pm – 02:00 am, Sun: closed
DOLCE
Work up your appetites, it’s time to get full! Dolce, a sports-style cafe in The Ritz-Carlton, brings you healthy bites and drinks, with an option to “make your own poke bowl”!
- Timings: Temporarily closed
ALBA
Check out Alba, a stunning lobby lounge close to the restaurants in Venetian Village. The place is known for salads, sandwiches, specialty cocktails and signature afternoon tea.
- Timings: 08:00 am – 11:00 pm
THE FORGE
The Forge is a signature steakhouse at The Ritz-Carlton. Enjoy specialty cuisine, coupled with fine wines in an elegant setting.
- Timings: 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
For more information or booking, contact Ritz-Carlton at 971-2-818-8203.
FAQs
WHERE IS VENETIAN VILLAGE LOCATED?
Venetian Village is located at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal.
WHAT ARE THE VENETIAN VILLAGE RESTAURANTS’ TIMINGS?
The timings of the aforementioned Abu Dhabi Venetian Village restaurants vary according to the specific establishment.
ARE THERE ANY NEW RESTAURANTS IN ABU DHABI?
Yes, many! Saddle Cafe, Coal Steakhouse and Cipriani Dolci are some of those newly-opened eateries in Abu Dhabi.
That brings us to the end of our guide to the Venetian Village restaurants in Abu Dhabi. As you can see, there are various delightful dining spots that make this a worth-visiting venue!
If you’re looking for more vibrant dining spots, explore the beachfront restaurants in Abu Dhabi. Offering a fabulous meal in a beautiful ambience, they’re worth every penny! You can also consider treating your partner to a heartfelt dinner at any of these romantic restaurants in Abu Dhabi.
Cover Image Credits: Venetian Village Abu Dhabi‘s Facebook Page
