Me and my husband had dinner in Al fanar. the service was fantastic as well as the food and ambience, we will definitely come back to this place.

I am not agree with comments for this restaurant is totally disagree about this comments this place is nice with fantastic view . service is not perfect but who's is perfect .food was good and tasty . I recommend this restaurant with no doubt is one of better in Abu Dhabi .

This is the worst restaurant in the Capital .... the worst experience ever, i would actually say it is the worst restaurant i have been to anywhere around the world >>>> let me start

1) Smell of smoke everywhere so booking a smoking or a non smoking table would not make a difference
2) waiters need big time training
3) Food was awful (both me and my wife got sick all night)
4) no value for the money
5) i had to pay for parking ...

i am just surprised how this place is still surviving in AD with all the new hotels and restaurants opening up in the capital >>>> shut it down and turn it into a lounge !

My advice do not gamble been there twice >>> complete waste of money

I am hundred percent dis-agree on the previous comments Ive red. I am a very regular guest of Al Fanar, because They have the best service(Proffesionals), food and ambiance in Abu Dhabi. Im always treated as one of the family. they always mention my name, and very curious on my satisfaction.Simona (manager) is the best manager in town. the food was fantastic as they change the menu in every 4 months. there are lots of places or restaurant in Abu dhabi but I will never replace Al fanar as the people there are serving with their hearts. I always entered al fanar as a guest and as I leave I feel that Im an ambassador!

It was the worst ever experience I had in that resturent. I was there with my wife, I thought to have some romantic moments with her by sitting a bit far and lonely. In turn, the waitress were pushing the customers to sit infront of our seat despite that two third of the tables were empty. Initially I changed my seat, but it was mater of time till they found a new customer to push in front of us. They were doing so in porpose both waitress and the resturesnt manager (Italian lady). That was for the atmosphere, for the food the soup was served cold and reheated, steak was rubbery, and fish was not delecious at all. The wost is that the Italian manager was so unpolie and frequently she came to over look us from back side. She even was rude in talking to us and not friendly at all, it is pitty that place was amazing however the food and workers are son annoying.

The service and management of this restaurant are absolutely atrocious.
We bought a dinner package which was supposed to have a 5 course meal with a bottle of wine.
Well. Instead they charged us for the wine and didn't serve us dessert. As someone else mentioned earlier, the servers are too busy entertaining themselves.
So, if you like to burn your hardearned money and have your entire night ruined, then please head down to this place.
The food is actually pretty good though, I will say that.

went twice, since i am in INNNN the fine food .. , once in a romantic dinner which was great the food was nice and unique, second time it was avarage concidering price. so did not come back , after reading the reviews of 2010 then i might think of visitin Fanar soon with the lack of really good places in twon. however , can any offer be without " unlimited champagne " ??!! we need to try good food also .. can we have a chance with good offer ?

cold food, the waiters are busy chatting with each others and not looking after our table, the food was cold and tastless

The service absolute chaos and the food was not even close to warm

food is good and service is excellent!... the live music with my brunch added to my satisfaction...

Amazing food ,amazing food new menu is incredible and I think this chef is most talented chef in town actually ,

Al fanar is fantastic restaurant ,amazing food amazing view,
I think best food in town actually and service

when I entered the restaurant the first empression last!! the lady on the reception desk smiled at me and mentioned my name and welcomed me with a pleasant manner. Thats was the 2nd time I went there... I feel so impressed!!! during my lunch the server of ours are very very attentive, the food was nice but I didnt like it much as I love eating vegetables. I love going back to that place!!

I went to Al Fanar with my mom and just inform in my reservation that its Her 50th birthday... without expecting, simple surprise makes a big difference. the table was full of white rose petals and a vase of nice flower.. at the most end of our meal, all staffs including Simona the manager which we will never forget sing happy birthday to my Mom that makes her tears fall in happiness! the reason why were always keep on coming back to Al Fanar restaurant.

The best romantic restaurant ever, the food & service was amazing,
Also the view is magnificent and you have to try the chocolate fondant.

a fantastic view with a pleasant smile of staffs, which I think Al Fanar differ from the other brunch in Abu Dhabi... the food and its uniqueness meet our expectations. I will never forget the king prawns in the buffet that melts the tenderness in my mouth. I had a very good time in Abu dhabi coz the help of Al Fanar...

I eaten in Alafanar is best place for romantic and I think this restaurant have most talented chef in Abu dhabi food is simple and very good
tuna foie foie gras was amazing ,foie gras and roast figs is fantastic,and chocolate melting was amzing and service was exellent .I will comeback in this restaurant with no doubt for test new creation of this exellent chef .
bernard

My most unforgettable place in U.A.E as my husband proposed to me surprisely with the help of the staffs. that day was amazing as they put the ring on the top of the chocolate fondant which I love as well.
with the live music the band played my favorite song. thank you!

there are lots of brunch Ive been in Abu Dhabi... but all i can say the brunch in Al Fanar is my most favorite, because of its choices of food and a brilliant service. My family enjoyed it a lot as we can see the changing view of Abu Dhabi. =)

The fantastic view with a sparkling wine and a lovely international buffet.. we love the live making of crepe and omelet. the service was amazing as the staffs are all alert and friendly. we will definitely come back!!

I higly suggest the Al Fanar to everybody ,staff are very friendly ,professional and knowledgable on the top of it , very romantic with live music and the fantastic view of Abu Dhabi ,I had my best wedding annivesary and unforgettable dinner in Al Fanar.Thanks

For a romantic diner, this is the place to go.
The new chef keep changing the menu every couple of month, it is a great discovery every time I dine there.
The dishes to try absolutely are the tuna with foie gras (may sound strange but it is succulant) and the cocolate fondant.
They have a discovery menu, a 6 course menu up to the chef inspiration, just mention what you don't want or like and you will enjoy a surpise dinner.

the food was bad i mean i figured the chef of al fannar would know how to clean the red mullet instead they just served it to me with scales and bones intact.

This restaurant is the best and it's the worst!
The best for the food, probably among the very best in Abu Dhabi.
The worst for the service which might also be among the slowest in the capital. We had to wait 30mn to get our starters and 30mn more to get our main dish. When they said it would be again 20mn more for the desert, we said forget it!
Overall, it was a disappointing experience. If they could have a less slow service, so you don't have to sit for 2 hours from starters to desert, then it would be perfect.

veiw is great bu the food terrible. i mean a 5 star hotel serving red mullet fillet with scales and bones still intact so i could pick through that during a meal very very bad and the sauce very bland and no flavor.

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I am going in this restaurant for new menu with new chef. Incredible food. Something little different in Abu Dhabi tuna and foie gras amazing dish.

I took my husband for his birthday, although i asked specially not to make a fuss about it, but they did, but it was okay
The view was very beautiful
The food was amazing, although the appetizers was expensive as the main course price.
but overall its a very romantic experiance

I took my husband here for his birthday last night, and for those looking to impress on (somewhat) of a budget, this is the place. The service was considerate and efficient, and we spent a relaxed and quiet evening watching the sights below. The rotation certainly didn't make us sick; it was very slow and only occassionally could we feel anything. The decor was muted with solid tables and chairs, but the candles added to the ambience. We were treated to some live piano playing and jazz singing that we didn't expect but enjoyed. The cuisine was the real star.

Although the menu isn't super long, each dish is unique and the it was hard enough to choose among the delicious French dishes on offer. It was clear that only the freshest ingredients were used and prepared with artisic flare. We had lobster ravioli, foi gras, lamb roast, and turbot. I had never eaten turbot (a fish) before, and might not order it again because of the texture, but the sauce and accompaniments were very tasty. Vegetarians might want to call ahead as there weren't a lot of meatless dishes, but I get the feeling that the menu changes regularly.

We paid 725 AED for two appetizers and two entrees, including the service and tourism fees, as well as a sizable tip. But there were certainly slightly more affordable, as well as much more expensive, options in the menu. The brunch deal sounds good, and they also offer a business lunch deal 90 AED for two course or 120 AED for three, and if it takes longer than 45 minutes it's free.

One more thing: bring a jacket or sweater because the A/C's cranked up a little high.

The situation of the restaurant is very good, you can enjoy the best view of Abu Dhabi while dining. The food and the taste is fantastic, you can feel that chef is making "art" on your dishes. However, the light is too dark that you hardly see your food.

I went with my friends and the food was WOW! The Lamb roast was so tender it was melting in our mouth. The duck and veal were so perfectly cooked and there were no leftovers. A friend ordered the Seafood platter, the food was great but it was quiet messing(but that was expected, its grilled lobsters) . The Food was prsented so majestically you didnt feel like touching it for a whole of 5 mins. But all thoughts about how good the food looked was forgotten once you had a taste of it.
The lighting I found fault with because it was quiet dim and we had to stare quiet intently to see the food clearly but as we move the ocassion spotlight was cast on our meal and the smiles of pure pleasure could not be missed. People with motion sickness stay away!! Once in awhile you can feel it move which might put you off. But if you get over that, the food is great and quiet worth the sum you pay!

the most disgusting restaurant ever, it makes you dizzy and feel drunk, the food has no taste, you'll hurry to finish so that you go outside and spit in the elevator, im sure, we'll never come back to this restaurant, EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Oysters are great !