Antonia - Mamsha Al Saadiyat

We recently visited Antonia at Mamsha Beach, Saadiyat Island with my husband and our close friends, and it turned out to be an amazing find! My husband and I had been planning to celebrate our anniversary at an Italian restaurant since we both love Italian cuisine, and stumbling upon Antonia by chance made the evening even more special. Although the restaurant was quite busy, we were seated quickly. The staff were exceptional ,very cooperative, welcoming, always smiling, and genuinely helpful. They even guided us through the menu and took special care with one of our friends who has a seafood allergy. We ordered the crispy calamari with truffle sauce, Aperol Spritz, and some mocktails – all fantastic. For mains, we had the beef pasta (can’t recall the Italian name!) and the truffle pizza, both bursting with flavor. By the end, we were quite full but couldn’t resist dessert – the tiramisu and lemon sorbet were the perfect finish, followed by a classic espresso to complete the Italian experience. The ambience was lovely, with a relaxing beachside view and a cozy, quirky aesthetic that felt very inviting. The only minor challenge was finding parking, but we managed to park a short walk away ,totally worth it. Overall, a fantastic spot for authentic Italian food, great service, and a warm atmosphere. We’ll definitely be coming back to try more dishes!

We had a wonderful experience at Antonia Restaurant! The atmosphere was warm and inviting — the kind of place where you instantly feel relaxed. The fregola was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked and full of authentic flavor. A special mention goes to Mattia, who provided exceptional service with a smile throughout the evening. His attention to detail and friendly attitude made the experience even better. If you’re looking for great food, good vibes, and genuine hospitality, this is the place to be. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Very busy restaurant for lunch on the weekend! Service is fast and staff very attentive to all our needs. Wide variety of starters, mains and of course pasta / pizza. Multiple size portion proposed for one or to share. Little pricey for the overall experience but the food is really well presented, tasty and delicious. And very tempting creamy ice cream when you reach the exit, a mandatory stop to make sure you can leave the place with a refreshing wonderful memory!

Antonia is hands down the best Italian pizza restaurant in Saadiyat. The pizzas are fresh, light, and full of authentic flavor, and the atmosphere makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a little corner of Italy. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the pasta and starters are just as good as the pizza. Make sure you leave space for dessert because the Bomba is honestly the best I’ve ever had. A place you’ll want to keep coming back to. 🤗🤭⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A friend of us recommended us Antonia. What a great surprise! We were offered for Lobster with Pasta, it was out of the menu and it was a great experience. Pizza and salad were the rest of the order. All was delicious and the best and most surprising was the amazing attitude and service from Jenny. Thank you all of you guys for your great hospitality and job. We got a real good impression of your service !!!

The place is beautiful with a wonderful atmosphere. I absolutely fell in love with their pizza — it tastes amazing and is definitely worth trying! The staff were friendly and attentive, and I really appreciated how caring they were with kids. Overall, I highly recommend this place

We went on a Monday night and the place was packed. Despite that, the service was fast and the food are all tasty. Was not able to take photos of all the food but the steak and pizza were also very tasty. The staff are very accommodating. This will always be one of our fave spots in Mamsha.

Came for lunch on a Saturday. We got here as it was opening at 12pm and had our choice of tables. We sat near the window for the lovely view of the outside area and the sea. The restaurant had a really cool European atmosphere. When you enter there is a pizza counter were you can select individual slices or you can be seated. There’s a range of menu options, with salads, starters, pastas and pizzas. We had the Gorgonzola, apple and walnut salad and it was lovely. My partner ordered a half tray of the pancetta pizza. The half tray is very generous and is about the size of the menu for reference. I had the ravioli with sage and butter. Chili oil and chili flakes are also available if you just ask your server. Pasta was very tasty but the salad and pizza were definitely the highlights. We had espresso cream after, which I thought was a creamy espresso but it’s closer to coffee ice cream. It was very tasty anyway. Overall I’d definitely recommend. Very good portions, amazing pizza and very reasonably priced.