There are restaurants you go back to out of habit. And then there are the ones you return to because you just can’t stay away. Antonia is the latter.
Saadiyat Island, a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide, and that very carbonara that makes you want to stay in Abu Dhabi for one more day. Pizza with a crisp crust. No pretension — just really good Italian food in a place that knows exactly how to make it.
This time, Dasha spent the whole morning on the road talking about pasta, and when the menu arrived, she chose pizza. The logic of a four-year-old. Then she asked for crayons and started drawing something grand on a sheet of paper. We drank coffee and didn’t interfere.
If you find yourself on Saadiyat — head to Antonia. Just book a table right away, otherwise you’ll be standing.