Sanaa

Incredible Food and Wildlife Views! We had a fantastic lunch at Sanaa! Watching giraffes and zebras on the savanna while we ate was a unique highlight. The food was excellent: * Bread Service: A must-order! The nine dipping sauces are incredible. * Butter Chicken & Lamb Kefta: Both were perfectly seasoned and delicious. * Sanaa Burger: A great twist on a classic with a naan bun. Pro-tip: If you're splitting the Butter Chicken, definitely ask for extra rice- especially if splitting the dish. Big thanks to our server, Kim, for the wonderful service. We’ll definitely be back!

Loved our meal at Sanaa! The bread service was incredible — honestly could’ve just eaten that and been totally happy. For the main, we had the Butter Chicken with Lentil Daal and Rice, and everything was full of flavour and perfectly cooked. The bread was definitely the star of the show though! The atmosphere is cosy and relaxing, and the view of the animals outside makes it extra special. Such a unique and peaceful dining experience — would 100% go back! 🐘🌿

Wonderful service. Great view. And sometimes things are popular for a reason: the bread service (naan and dips!) was delicious and so much fun to eat. If you go for the bread service, I recommend splitting an entree (or getting an entree and small appetizer to split). We felt it was wasteful to leave food on the table, but were so full! Next time, I’d also consider the lunch portions instead when there’s also a great opportunity to see the animals. We went at 5pm in January and saw animals the whole time, but it started to get dark by the end of our meal.

This has easily become a must do for me and one of my favorite places on property. The staff is so welcoming and kind! The vibes in the restaurant are amazing and then you look out the window and see a giraffe and a zebra! Definitely recommend doing lunch or an early dinner so you can take advantage of the views. I got the mule with an African liquor and it was so refreshing and a fun twist on a classic. The butter chicken is always my order. A great dish for introducing you to the cuisine and its the best butter chicken ive ever had! The bread service is amazing and can feed plenty of people. If you like spicy there is a 10th secret sauce you can ask for. And if you dont feel like its worth it or dont have enough people to eat it you can order a naan in a single portion too. Food comes out pretty quickly because some of the items have been cooking for hours and you can tell with the depth of flavor and how tender the meat is. Definitely recommend, 10/10 worth the uber or trek to get there. I recommend booking it on your Animal Kingdom day and its like a 5 minute bus ride from the park to the resort. This resort is broken up into two. Jambo House- the main lobby with Boma, Jiko, and the Mara. Then Kidani Village where Sanna is located downstairs. There is an resort bus i definitely recommend taking if its hot or your feet hurt. Only takes about 5 minutes to wait and 5 minutes of driving if its even that long. If its a nice day and youre up for it, it is an easy walk through the outside of the resorts and parking lots.

Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Kidani Village is truly unforgettable. The famous bread service is an absolute must — warm, fresh breads paired with an incredible variety of flavorful condiments that are as fun to try as they are delicious. The butter chicken was outstanding, cooked to perfection with rich, comforting flavors that left me wanting more. On top of the amazing food, the cast members made the experience even more special. They were warm, friendly, and attentive, ensuring everything ran smoothly while making us feel welcome and cared for. Between the food, the atmosphere, and the excellent service, Sanaa is easily one of the best dining experiences at Disney. Highly recommended!

There are so many dining options at Disney World but this one might not be on your radar! Sanaa combines African cooking with Indian flavors and we promise you will completely forget you’re in WDW! The food has so much incredible flavor, we loved all of it! Here’s a bit of what we tried ~ ✨ Indian style bread service ~ 5 types of bread, 9 accompaniments, there is something for everyone ✨ Lamb Kefta with roasted garlic hummus, crispy spiced chickpeas, & pear chutney ✨ Seasonal salad with chermoula quinoa, caramelized pumpkin seeds, & tamarind vinaigrette ✨ Potjie-Inspired with butter chicken, lentil daal/rajma masala, & basmati rice ✨ Giraffe Tower Mousse with banana cake, peanut butter mousse, banana mousse, & Tanzanian peanut brittle crunch (the best part of it! 🥰🥜) This has definitely been added to our list of favs at Disney! ❗️Take time to look around Animal Kingdom Lodge ~ such a beautiful hotel! ❗️Animal Kingdom is a bit far from other WDW hotels, so make sure you give yourself enough time to make your reservation.

Super cute inside. The ambiance was immaculate. We has a reservation for lunch at 1:40. Checked in 10min early. We ordered the Bread Service and the Potjie-Inspired (with Goan Seafood Curry & Sukuma Wiki). Everything was delicious 😋 the tomato-date jam with the garlic naan was my favorite. I also had the African mai tai, that was good, too

Sanaa’s delicious food made a memory - all by itself, but the server (Summer) was super attentive, knowledgeable and polite. Just outside our window were Zebra, Wilder beast and Giraffe walking around. A immersive, delicious and enjoyable experience - I highly recommend Sanaa!

Outstanding lunch at Sanaa. I went with my husband on our anniversary. We had a reservation and arrived about 30 minutes early. We parked in the self parking lot which was free but they also have valet parking. We checked in with the hostess as soon as we arrived and requested window table seating. We were told there's no guarantee but they would try. To our luck, we got the perfect table with a great view. We ordered the bread service and the lamb kofta. Everything was so delicious and my husband loves spice so we also requested the spicy sauce that comes with bread service if you ask for it. Our waitress, Morgan, was amazing. So kind and friendly. She brought out a small complimentary dessert for our anniversary which was delicious and such a lovely way to end an amazing meal. The resort is so beautiful and it was so fun to see the zebras and giraffes walking around. I would love to go back! Thank you to Morgan and the Sanaa team for such amazing hospitality!

I had eaten at the Animal Kingdom Lodge's other two restaurants on my last visit, so this time, I needed to finish the list by going to Sanaa. Getting a table was no issue and it was ready at exactly our reservation time. Sanaa is located very close to an observation deck where you can go outside and look at the animals roaming around the lodge. The last two times I was at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, it was too late and too dark to see any animals. This time, I was able to see multiple giraffes, zebras, gazelles, and birds. We had a lovely middle dining room table, which had excellent lighting for my food pics! To start, we opted for the Indian-style Bread Service. This comes with Five Breads and Nine Accompaniments. The five breads are: Traditional Naan, Garlic-Ginger Naan, Spiced Naan, Onion Kulcha, and Paneer Paratha. The 9 accompaniments are Cucumber Raita, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Mango Chutney, Tomato-Date Jam, Tamarind Chutney, Coriander Chutney, Garlic Pickle, Red Chile Sambal, and Spicy Jalapeño-Lime Pickle. My favorite was the onion kulcha and the garlic naan. The tomato-date jam and tamarind chutney were my favorites along with the mango chutney. The red chile sambal and the spicy jalapeño-lime pickle was a tad too spicy for me. For mains, I had the Spice Trail Pork Tenderloin with Sumac-crusted Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Pomegranate-Red Wine Reduction, Goat Cheese-Potato Purée, Pumpkin Suya, Carrots, and Charred Leeks. My husband had the Mbavu ya Chuma with Berbere-rubbed Flat Iron Steak, Roasted Sweet Potato and Coconut Purée, Chakalaka-cured Cabbage, and Coffee-Cocoa Jus. My husband's steak was cooked perfectly and was super juicy. My pork tenderloin was a little bit dry, but was still very tender. I really liked the goat cheese potato purée along with the charred leeks. To drink, I had the African Mai Tai with STARR African Rum, Bols Amaretto Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, and House-made Tamarind Simple Syrup. This was very tasty! I loved their take on a Mai Tai, which is one of my favorite drinks ever. We also had their Ankole Cake, with Spiced Chocolate Cake, Baobub curd, Coconut gel, Meringue "Horns", STARR African rum-macerated citrus. This was very good and super pretty. Service was solid, no extra notes. I think we both liked Boma the best out of all the Animal Kingdom Lodge restaurants, but this was a solid addition to my Disney World Resort restaurant collection.

Do you want to eat while being able to look at zebras and giraffes? One of the coolest dining experiences I've ever had. We were able to get a table near the window, so we got to see the animals walking by the entire time. For food, we shared the tandoori chicken plate and it was fantastic. 10/10, would come back every time.

Had a great experience at Sanaa and the food was absolutely amazing. The taste was spot on and everything had loads of flavor. The service was really good and it was nice being able to see the animals around property as you walk to the restaurant. The only negative parts of the meal was that the mango lassi wasn't very good and the naan bread came out cold! Besides that it was a great dining experience and I'll be back!

Um. YUM! Sanaa is divine, the flavors are poppin', the service is as stellar as you'd imagine at Disney, and the views from the right table are impeccable. I absolutely loved my butter chicken entree and the bread service. What a treat!

Animal kingdom lodge is my favorite resort at Disney and Sanaa never fails to be an amazing meal. The staff there is always very friend, the bread service is the best, and it's so amazing getting to hangout there and watch the animals go by in the Savannah and listen to the music in the background.

Would like to start by saying that this is expensive, it is Disney so that's to be expected- BUT the food is so so so so so worth it.The service was incredibly friendly. Our server Casey, and guide Prince were awesome. Prince gave us the history of Sanaa and why the theming is what it is, and Casey was efficient and gave us wonderful recommendations. The bread service is a MUST. All the food was perfectly cooked, generous in proportion, and seasoned well. I would definitely come again! Seeing giraffes and rhinos enjoy their meals alongside us also enhanced the experience! Personally, the only negative is that the drinks were a little too heavy handed, but if that's what you're into, then no downsides all around!

The bread service is to die for! A variety of naan paired with an assortment of flavorful sauces. Each one better than the last. It was so much fun to try them all. I had the potjie with butter chicken, lentils, and rice, and it did not disappoint. Everything was well-seasoned, comforting, and delicious. I really enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back. Highly recommend!

Quite possibly our favourite restaurant in all of Disney World. Can't beat eating brunch next to a ton of exotic animals! The food is some of the most delicious and unique food my fiancé and I have ever had, and the staff was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond for my fiance (now wife) and I who were newly engaged at the time. Highly recommend if you're visiting Disney. Make sure you try the incredible bread service! The best bread service we've ever had. Was also a huge fan of the butter chicken and Sanaa beans!

My wife and I dined here last night and had an amazing meal. We had been a few times before but this was our first visit in several years. The food and service were fantastic and the atmosphere was great especially with the views of the savanna. Getting to view giraffes, eland, zebras, wildebeest, and crowned cranes while dining is a treat. One disappointing change from a previous visit was the bread service no longer has a smaller size option and the full order is too much for the two of us-unless that is dinner. So we ended up skipping it. However the samosas were delicious and perfectly prepared. For dinner I got the pork vindaloo with the chickpea wat and the flavors were complex and delicious. My wife had the seafood stew with the lentil dal and those were also excellent. For desert we shared the Ankole cake which was a lightly spiced cake and is vegan. Our server Rebekah was very friendly and attentive. The pace of the meal was perfect and although the restaurant was busy we did not feel rushed. Because the restaurant is tucked away in Kidani village part of Animal Kingdom Lodge, it does not get as much attention from folks not staying at AKL but it is worth the effort to visit.

I've been coming to Sanaa for more than 10 years. The food, the ambiance and the service never disappoints. It is very tasteful Indian inspired African food. Depending on the plate one chooses, it can be a little spicy. However, it is a place to take someone on a special meal. I took my wife on our 6 months anniversary and continued to come back for their delicious flavors. It can be a little on the pricey side, but worth every penny

The bread service is delicious! The bread alone was worth it! The butter chicken was delicious as well. I've had better, but I find it pretty hard to mess up chicken. The chickpea wat I was excited for, especially to mix everything together, but I ended up not liking it because it was too sweet for me.

Amazing!!! Definitely a top restaurant on Disney property. Food flavorful, delicious, cooked perfectly! Bread service is a must have. We had butter chicken and wat too. After dinner enjoy walking the resort and seeing the safari animals and talking to the friendly cast members

I heard rave reviews from colleagues about this restaurant and wanted to try it. My friend and I had never gone before so we booked a reservation. It is in the DVC building of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - the Kidani Village. If you have a reservation for dining, let the guard know so you can park for free during your meal. We got to the restaurant early and checked in. They had a table ready within a minute or two and we were seated. Staff were all knowledgeable and friendly - our waitress was great at suggesting the best dishes to complement what our mains were or what flavors we wanted. I went with the Potjie Inspired with butter chicken and the Chickpea Wat. Food came out quickly and it was delicious. Flavors balanced out nicely and there was plenty of food for the meal. My friend and I shared a pot of tea to enjoy with the Wilde-best Wildebeest dessert. Wonderful experience overall. If you are a passholder or Cast Member, they do accept your discount there.

Coolest dining experience ever! I made a reservation online before my trip at 5:25 pm so that my party could be there before sunset. If you arrive early you can walk around the viewing areas while you wait for your table. We got great views of zebras and antelope. They do have a separate allergen menu. We also made sure to express we wanted a table by the windows by the view so if that's important to you, you can tell the host. We started with their famous bread service. It is to die for!! The 9 sauces are all delicious! There's something for everyone from sweet to spicy and the breads were all soo soft and fluffy. It's a great introduction for someone new to Indian food. For my entree, I ordered the grilled New York steak. It was cooked to perfection and the sides were so tasty! I have zero complaints. I also love that the host asks you if your party is celebrating anything special. At the end of our dinner our waitress brought out a cute little birthday dessert for our birthday girl :).

Had to wait an extra 45 minutes past out reservation so friends and I just waited at the bar and almost order the same items. We got the naan and the spread which is the typical appetizer. Got the African mule and vegetarian curry. Tasty but a bit slow to get the foods. Very African style look especially the wooden benches and the random glass works on the ceiling and amazing to see the giraffes and other wild animals in the back.

We came here (pronounced sa-NAH) for our anniversary and really enjoyed it. The atmosphere and noise level were perfect-- we had our children with us (yay no babysitter) but still wanted something that felt special. This place with its low lighting and interesting decor was perfect. The menu is slightly limited, but what is there is delicious. We got the butter chicken potjie with red beans, the braised beef potjie with lentils, and the bread service. The bread service is not to be missed. It's $22 but is shareable for the table and comes with 3-4 different naan and 9 different sauces. It was an effort not to devour it all and fill up before our entrees. Potjie just means little pots of slooooow roasted foods. My husband and I traded bites back and forth and could not get enough. For dessert, our sweet waitress Martina brought us an adorable, light bite. A scoop of mango sorbet on a bed of graham cracker crumbs-- meant to look like an ostrich egg. It was so light and delicious after that filling meal. It was a perfect finishing touch. Echoing others notes, definitely make a reservation! They're not required, but depending on the day you might find yourself with a long wait. When we checked in for ours at 8:15pm on a Saturday, another family was being informed of a 75 minute wait.

What a pleasant surprise. When I think of Disney food, I would never picture a meal so grand and so high quality. Sanaa blew it out of the water. We came on a rainy Saturday from Disney Boardwalk and was seated right away. Service was amazing, our waitress provided us with so many recs. We ended up ordering the bread service and the butter chicken with the chickpeas. Our waitress gave us suggestions on which sauces to pair together and with each naan. While the butter chicken isn't the best I've ever tried, it was still a very solid meal. Super impressed and if you're ever wondering where to eat during a multi day trip to Disney world, make sure to make a pit stop to animal kingdom lodge

Beautiful ambience, great service, if seated in right place then get to see zebras grazing outside and other animals too.. Good starters and drinks, main course was not worth it, tried few things and nothing was good..

We had Sanaa for my birthday lunch and it was amazing! Trust me when I say, you want to do the bread service. Even the kids loved it! It comes served up with a ton of unique and flavorful dipping sauces from mild to a bit of heat. Even the kids loved it and trying the various naans to dip in - the garlic was a hit with our family. Again, we're at Disney so everything is warm, welcoming and inviting and the service is always excellent. Unfortunately, due to renovations no animal dining views this November (sad face) but we still very much enjoyed our food and the ambience. I did the Potjie inspired - I'm vegetarian so I was able to select two from that side, and you can mix and match to your hearts content. I opted for the chickpea and lentil. Definitely different from most meals we eat on the regular and very flavorful. Don't sleep on the samosas either - we love samosas in my house (even the kids!) and these did not disappoint. Also, is that Yak dessert not the cutest thing you've ever seen?! Come to Disney and explore this great restaurant - can't wait to come back!

Love the ambiance and love the food. Original menu, offering different spicy meals. We shared the 5 types of naan, served with a wide selection of sauces (neutral to spicy!) I ordered the vegetable curry made with seasonal vegetables and a delicious sauce. Flavorful but not spicy. The cocktails are original and special to this restaurant. Worth the price. Service was great. Our waiter was knowledgeable about the menu and friendly Great upscale restaurant

Sanaa is definitely one of the hidden gems at Disney as most people don't even realize that it's here as it's tucked away in Animal Kingdom Lodge meaning if you don't go to the Kidani Village section of the resort you'll totally miss it! This is by far one of my favorite restaurants in property as it's always been very flavorful and unique to anything else that you can find at Disney. They are open for breakfast as a quick service restaurant that's offering a more upscale menu when compared to other restaurants on property I went with the boar breakfast as it just hit the spot with that very yummy boar sausage and my eggs cooked perfectly I couldn't go wrong but that's not even the star of the show here as that can be found at dinner! The bread service here is among the best I've ever had as it comes with several different naan breads and a variety of sauces to put on them that are ranging from hot to sweet to savory and everything in between this right here was definitely one of the most enjoyable bread services I've ever had as it was just soo fun and yummy to try all the different flavors! So for dinner on this given day I went with the pick 3 and what I received was some yummy rice, beans, and butter chicken to break it all down and let me say the flavors were here in full force from start to finish as I would mix them all together by the spoon full and enjoy them on their own making for an overly yummy dinner from start to finish! The inside of this restaurant is really pretty too as it's very well themed to the African style that you can find across the resort making for a cute but kinda dark atmosphere that's perfect for the vibe of the whole resort as a hole as it's that and the fact that you can sit at your table and look outside to see the safari animals makes for a very unique experience. Overall this really has became one of my favorite restaurants at Disney and one of my favorites in the Orlando area as the flavors are here the cast is friendly and the atmosphere is awesome so do yourself a favor and definitely check it out!

Another yummy visit to one of the most unique and tasty spots on Disney property! The ambiance and service kill it here every time - servers are always kind and knowledgeable, and I love the resort this restaurant sits in. I was, however, disappointed to see that they changed the fish dish on the menu since the last time I visited - it was my favorite entree with the colored cauliflower and potato cake, and it's now a different fish. Understandable but sad to see that one go. Also, I no longer saw the sangrias advertised on the drinks menu, but we were still able to order them! These are my favorites to get here! The bread service was awesome as always, a great value app and such a fun experience. I tried the steak for the first time this visit - the sauce that came with it had a little kick, and it was so good! The plantains were also nicely flavored. I could have used a few more veggies or a potato to round out the dish for me, but it was still full of great flavor as everything is here. We'll be back!

Sanaa was such a beautiful experience. The atmosphere is peaceful and elegant, and I loved being able to see the animals right outside the window while eating. It feels like dining in the middle of nature while still getting that luxury resort vibe. The service was warm and attentive from start to finish, and everything came out perfectly timed. The flavors were rich, fresh, and thoughtfully balanced, and you can really tell the chefs care about presentation and taste. This place feels like an experience, not just a meal. I would definitely come back again.

(July 2025) On this 4th of July, my wife and I had dinner here. Like others, we started with the Indian-Style Bread Service ($22). The bread we chose were two Garlic-Finger Naan, two Traditional Naan, and one Onion Kulcha; the accompaniments we chose were two Cucumber Raita, two Mango Chutney, two Tamarind Chutney, two Coriander Chutney, and one other. We chose these because we don't tolerate spicy foods, especially my wife. Our favorite together was the mango chutney. For the Potjie-Inspired (entree), Journey, we split the Butter Chicken and Braised Beef; for the Harvest, we got the Lentil Daal and Rajma Masala. I preferred the chicken while my wife preferred the beef. Neither of us loved the beans. We ended the evening with the Giraffe Tower Mousse ($12). Bernadette, our server, also gave me a separate little ice cream dessert, as this is also considered my birthday trip. My wife and I hope to make a return visit to Sanaa!

Food quality's awful. Idk what happened here but most definitely would not come back. Why would anybody want to eat the stem off of the tomatoes, especially in the burger? Also why are the bread not warm and stale? These are some of the questions that the management needs to go thru and try to resolve them. Totally unhappy with the experience and definitely won't be coming back

Always love the vibe of this place. The African Indian fusion food is a perfect blend of spices. Definitely try the bread platter. It's comes with some yummy dipping sauces. They have good vegetarian options. We did not make a reservation. Reached around 11.30 am when they start lunch service. Had to wait only for 10 mins. But do recommend to reserve during peak times. You can see Giraffes, Zebras, Ostrich and few more animals from the 1st floor.

The fact that I can enjoy dinner with my family and look at giraffes... already a 10 in my book. The flavor combos- the textures, everything was *chefs kiss*. My step mom's vegan and GF allergies were fully accommodated, even at bread service- which was huge. I loved the decor and huge open windows- absolutely wonderful and highly recommend !

What a gem of a place - this was my first time to Sanaa and Animal Kingdom Lodge, and what a treat it was. The views are stunning, and the food was amazing. The bread service was a standout, and a must have. Our server was so attentive and helpful, practically taking us on a tour of our food on the table. A higher end experience that won't break the bank, this is a new Disney favorite. And where else can you have lunch with giraffes?

This place still cannot and will not disappoint. Still one of the best (if not THE best) restaurants in DisneyWorld. Bread Service still the best/a must get. The Potjie Inspired with any of the options is great. Can't pick wrong. Very underrated burger! Must try and also possibly the best burger in DW. Unfortunately this past visit, the windows were frosted due to construction so I hope to come back. I would never get sick of this place.

We had a reservation for 5 at 8:30 PM on a Thursday. The restaurant seemed like it was clearing out around that time but was still pretty crowded. The restaurant was a bit antiquated but we were seated in a large area which was nice for only 5 people. Because it was dark outside already we weren't able to see the animals outside. Another point of disappointment was that service was poor and just not up to Disney standard. The food itself was just mediocre to poor. I'm surprised at all of the praise it's getting in the reviews. I tried: -MANGO LASSI: This was not a mango lassi at most it was a mango smoothie. Flavor was fine. -INDIAN STYLE BREAD SERVICE: The naans were good and the accompaniments were tasty. -POTJIE INSPIRED: Wow what a disappointment. The rice was severely undercooked. We got the daal which was just not good and overly sour for some reason. For the second dish we got the butter chicken which was also not the best but at least it was better than the daal. -SAMAKI UPMA PERI PERI: The fish was very dry. The chickpea crisp was so tough we thought it was plastic. The corn relish was the only thing that was tasty on the plate though. All in all, such a disappointing restaurant. Skip this place for dinner.

My friend and I came here for lunch. It's definitely recommended to get reservations in advance because this is a very popular spot. For lunch, I tried the Tandoori Chicken. It was good and flavorful, definitely different from Tandoori Chicken I've had at other Jndian restaurants, but still very tasty. The decorations around the restaurant and the outfits the staff wears are all beautiful! The showstopper of this place are the animals roaming outside the restaurant. After our meal, my friend and I saw giraffes and zebras and several other animals. Keep in mind that it is in the Animal Kingdom Lodge and parking is in a parking garage connected to the resort, which has the restaurant below the lobby.

If you are into authentic Indian food, this just doesn't do it. Not worth trekking over from Jambo House to eat here. While the bread service was pretty good, it's $20 for a few pieces of bread and several samples of sauces. If you are familiar again with Indian restaurants this is nothing to write home about. We ordered a butter chicken dish. It included a small portion of white rice, small portion of butter chicken which was mostly gravy very few pieces of chicken. It was very salty and not super flavorful. And a side of some beans, that were kinda meh. Everything looked way better then it actually tasted. Again nothing to write home about and major sticker shock. If you can get good authentic Indian food elsewhere, I would encourage you to do that. Even the dessert was super mid, and the server was less then friendly to us. Biggest regret on our trip, wish we had saved and eaten elsewhere.

Great hidden place that most people don't know about. It has unique menu options (for Disney) and all of it is delicious. I usually get the bread service and a curry. You can't beat a lunch here especially if you get a table overlooking the savanna as a giraffe goes by.

I'm torn on this review, because while the location and service were definitely 5 stars, the food was closer to 3. We made our dinner reservations when they opened 60 days in advance, as you'll typically need to do with any of the more popular Disney dining options. Sanaa is located in Animal Kingdom Lodge, in the Kidani Village section. Parking was confusing - we ended up having to walk quite a ways just to get to the lobby. Some more signage would be appreciated, or an email ahead of time with more info after making your reservation. One of the reasons Sanaa is such a hot spot for meals is because of its setting. The restaurant is situated right on the edge of the Animal Kingdom Lodge "Savanna," where you can watch giraffes, zebras, gazelles, and other animals right from your table. In some cases, you may even have an animal friend come right up to the window, which happened to us and a rather intrigued crane-like bird. This is Disney magic at its finest - a dining experience you can't get anywhere else. We started with their famous bread service, which is a fun, interactive way to try a lot of different sauces and breads. Our server recommended mixing and matching the sauces, which added another layer to the dish. For entrees, we shared the Zanzibari Vegetable Curry with Chicken, and the Samaki Upma Peri Peri, which featured a rotating sustainable fish. That day's fish was Corvina, which was cooked well, but in desperate need of seasoning. The curry featured some interesting flavors, although it wasn't my favorite. We rounded out our meal with the Wilde-best Wildebeest for dessert, which was a rich flourless chocolate cake. This was tasty, albeit small for the price. In fact, the prices overall are on the high side, even for Disney. If we returned, I might stick to ordering just drinks and the bread service, before grabbing dinner at Boma or Jiko.

Bread service, savanna views, and soul-warming flavors you'll be dreaming about for weeks. Sanaa isn't just one of my favorite restaurants on Disney property--it's a destination. Tucked inside Kidani Village at Animal Kingdom Lodge, it's not one of those places you just stumble upon. You go out of your way for Sanaa... and it rewards you. Let's start with the bread service, because yes--it deserves its own section. Five types of warm naan, nine sauces, one unforgettable moment of silence as you decide if you're a mango chutney loyalist or a garlic pickle rebel. You haven't truly eaten at Disney until you've done the full bread service dance. The menu is a blend of African and Indian-inspired dishes, and you can taste the care in every bite. The butter chicken and braised beef? Fork-tender and full of flavor. Vegetarian options? Packed with love, not just thrown on the menu to check a box. But what truly sets Sanaa apart is the ambience. You're eating steps away from a literal savanna. I've had lunch next to zebras. I've watched ankole cattle strut while sipping South African wine. The vibe is warm, earthy, and intimate--with cast members who are just as excited to tell you about the food as they are to point out which animals are passing by. And as a former CM who knows this resort inside and out: Sanaa is a hidden gem that deserves way more hype than it gets. It's not pretentious. It's not rushed. It's special. It's where the flavors are bold, the views are alive, and the magic is in every little detail--from the spice blends to the music softly playing in the background. Pro tip: If you can, go during lunch. That's when you'll get the best animal views. And book early--this place fills up fast (with good reason).

Experience the most amazing views of zebra, giraffe, wildabeast while dining on some amazing food! Stopped in for a quick breakfast before hitting the parks and it did not disappoint with sweet potatoes hash,avocado mash, egg, healthy greens and pine nuts nicely seasoned...will revisit as the place is perfectly decorated and themed for the property! Staff is great!

Gluten free bread service, are you kidding? Naan too! Amazing. Fun combo of Indian and Ethiopian offerings. The decor is beautiful.

Amazing bread service spicy is def spicy so be careful but I would totally recommend for any family who likes breadand any adventurous food tasters

The service here was good. If you sit near the window, you can enjoy a view of the animals while you eat. It's a great way to see the animals without paying for the park. I only ordered a burger and fries, but it was juicy, flavorful, and seasoned perfectly.

The food was okay. It wasn't as authentic as I had hoped. Service was fast, food came out quickly. Disney always does amazing at decor and creating an ambiance. We were able to see giraffes when it was still light out

Sanaa is a great place to go for a nice meal that serves as an exposure to international foods. We came here a year ago and knew we would return on this trip. We managed to keep searching for a reservation continuously before our trip, and the morning of we snagged someone's cancellation time slot which was magical. The food here is great. The littles shared the kids pizza, which comes with two sides of your choosing. Since two kids were sharing the same meal, I didn't feel bad for ordering two sides of Timon's grub. However I did feel bad for not reading that this dessert was not the same as last year (it used to be Pumbaas grub) and now it is a banana pudding and not a chocolate pudding). So know Timon is banana pudding. But that did not dampen our experience. The bread service is a must. The toppings for the naan have changed slightly from last year, and they are still just as tasty. The interior is nicely decorated to match the vibe of the restaurant. Large windows face the animals of Animal Kingdom, so you never know who will you will dine beside - it could be your little or a zebra! The bathrooms are located inside the hallway on your way to the restaurant. There is also stroller parking inside. Inside the hotel, the elevator on the right of the main entry is what will take you down to the restaurant. The one on the left side of the main entry to the hotel does not go down. Sanaa is a place we make reservations to each trip to Disney and this will continue in the future.

I went for lunch! The bread service was delicious. I really only came for that however I ordered the tandoori chicken. The price was a little steep for lunch however it was super filling. I wasn't sure if the sauces you were allowed to ask for more but our server didn't really check back too many times with us . I think I like the bread service better Eet

3.5 is what I'd rank it. All the feels of Africa including African cuisine. I very much enjoyed the bread service trying different breads and dips. Everything else seemed spicy so I just got a burger. The kids loved it and saw many animals but I would come here otherwise for the money.

Made a reservation here for my husband's birthday and really had a nice time. We saw some animals on the window while dining in and my kids really had a good time. For the food we ordered the Indian style bread service and it has five different flavors of bread with 10 types of sauces on the side. This is an appetizer but honestly this can be a main dish and you can share it up to 3 people. Its really delicious! For my main dish I got the potjie inspired and I choose the butter chicken with chickpea wat. I really enjoyed the butter chicken with rice and the chicken was tender and delicious. The chickpea side was alright. I also got the mango lassi and it taste like a mango shake not like the authentic one that its so creamy because of the yogurt and I'm pretty sure the one they serve me has no yogurt. For the kids menu the choices are not that great. My kids had pizza with mac and cheese. I feel like that combo doesn't really match and the meal comes with the banana pudding dessert which is good. Overall it was a fun and memorable experience!

When we left Orlando, we had our final lunch at Sanaa at Animal Kingdom resort and it was probably our favorite meal at this property. It gave us more Indian vibes than African vibes with their food options. If you come here, their bread service is a must. You get several types of bread to enjoy with several combinations of flavors. It's a flavor bomb. I paired the bread service with their lamb kefta appetizer and I was able to make my own lamb flavor bomb sandwich bites. My wife went with the burger and she appreciated the not-subtle spices that made the flavors dance. The meal here is great and I think that you should definitely make it a point to eat here if you are staying at the Animal Kingdom property!

This restaurant is inside the Kidani resort at wild animal Kingdom. It is on the first floor. The lobby is on the second floor. The food is just mediocre. Food comes a little salty at times my bun was supposed to be a Nan-bun, but it seemed like a regular bunall in all the view makes up for it. We had a window seat. It's actually a window wall you can see through the whole thing and you have a view of the Savannah. It's pretty incredible. The animals are sweet and nice and are very close. Take a picture of them. I recommend this place if you wanna go and watch animals.

Great views, great food, great service. As an Indian, I was very skeptical of "The bread service" but it was one the best things I have ever eaten at a restaurant. Finally, they were able to easily accommodate my egg and nut allergies. Indian food and allergy friendly you say, whaaat?

We loved our lunch here. We stopped on the day we were heading out of Disney. We loved being able to have a different cuisine while getting to see animals! The bread service really is as good as everyone says and every dip was so fun to try. The mood was great, except for renovations happening so we couldn't see out the windows. Because of this it seemed more like other restaurants on property. That didn't ruin our experience since we still got to walk out and see them! The burger was really good and the drink options were awesome. Great lunch here and option at the property!