Mezzaluna - Abu Dhabi

Its not my first time in the restaurant The first time was better. The food was more testy

Tried to book a table online for 8.30pm but only had 7.30 or 9.30pm options. The restaurant was only a third full for the entire evening. What’s up with that, Opentable?! Good wine list but only one rosé by the glass. Food was very good and served quickly. Spaghetti alle vongole et olive was very salty. Be warned. Be prepared for the chaotic tourist crowds on arrival. You find yourselves dodging huge groups of people who are a) tourists bussed in to marvel or b) Abu Dhabi residents who have brought in their toddlers to use the space as a playground. Most of the staff we asked for directions to the restaurant were unfriendly and/or unhelpful. Credit goes to Bernard in the Havana Club Bar. He was so friendly and good at his job that we had both pre and post-dinner drinks in his bar. Sorry, Emirates Palace, but your hotel is just another theme park with poor signage.

Dining tables of outside shows a low level of restaurant in Emirates palace! The table I usually see in fast food restaurant, even no table cloth, but the view is really nice!

Some guests smoked which was a bit uncomfortable for non-smokers.

Amazing food and first class service. Staff went above and beyond to ensure a special night. Thanks!