Bring It Home! Food Delivery In Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is rich with great food, and even better, food that can be delivered either directly from the restaurant or by one of the food delivery apps in Abu Dhabi. This is particularly fabulous as the weather gets warm and you just can’t brave it - why not order food online Abu Dhabi?! We’re also lucky that most of the time, the  order arrives in great condition and piping hot - we’re looking at you Pasta Della Nonna (the hottest food delivery in the universe!)! 

We’re not saying we’re lazy, but honestly, Instashop is an absolute marvel and you must download the app the second you hit Abu Dhabi shores. Get everything delivered from groceries to vitamin gummies in an hour. Our only caveat on this is that we need to think about sustainability: was the journey really necessary?!

PASTA DELLA NONNA

SALAM ST, ETIHAD PLAZA, AL AIN

If you’re all about Italian food and want it delivered, Pasta Della Nonna is a great place to order food in Abu Dhabi.  We love the diverse range of flavours, with everything from traditional Italian options, a luscious, creamy penne Alfredo, the completely not traditional but very much gorgeous penne pink, to the pasta marinara, full of great seafood and the classic spaghetti Bolognese.  This comes in both a bambino size and a full size - which yes, you could scarf through on your own but it’s a lot and could very easily be shared.  As well as pasta options, you can order pinsa - a square, lighter pizza. We recommend the butter chicken burrata - a match made in heaven - or the cinque formaggi, with clearly not the usual four but FIVE cheeses to melt your heart. 

Timings: 11AM - 11PM

Order: direct via Chatfood - click here

Or head to Deliveroo

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DESERT LOTUS

AL BANDAR

Desert Lotus is one of Abu Dhabi’s best loved Thai restaurants but what you might not know is how strong their sushi game is … and for delivery, we recommend you order a mix of both! Ingredients are king at Desert Lotus and you can guarantee that every maki roll, nigiri and Bua’s roll is outstanding.  Not sure what to order? Whether you like it super authentic or covered in non-traditional mayo, there’s something for you. The tuna avocado maki is beautiful as are the fresh, tasty nigiri options and the Bua roll is mouth-wateringly good. 

Timings: 12PM - 10.15PM

Order: via Deliveroo

LOCALINO

AL RAHA BEACH

Did you know … Al Raha Beach’s favourite Italian is available for delivery?! This is great news for people who live close-by but they’re also on Deliveroo for anyone who lives slightly further afield.  We rate Localino, not just for the beautiful pizzas - we highly rate The One with pecorino and rocket and the Via Calabria with spicy nduja sausage - but also for the superb lasagne and the perfect-to-go sandwiches.

The roast beef is a huge sandwich, with layers of tasty filling encased in crusty homemade bread, which could possibly be shared if you were feeling generous. Order a bombolone - Italy's answer to a doughnut - or a tiramisu and you’ve got Rome in the home! 

Timings: 12PM - 11PM

Order: Deliveroo - click here - or Talabat - click here

PIZZA DI ROCCO

SALAM ST, ETIHAD PLAZA, AL AIN

When anyone comes onto the Best Bites Abu Dhabi Facebook Group to ask ‘where’s the best pizza for delivery?’, the answers make it resoundingly clear: it’s Pizza Di Rocco all the way.  Their direct delivery covers most of the city and it arrives hot and just so pizza-licious. 

What’s our go-to? We love the caramelised onion, sundried tomatoes and pesto on the fattoria and the BBQ brisket, with a piquant bbq sauce is a winner, sporting so much more than just a smattering of great, soft meat.  Seafood lovers will love the prawns with pesto and the tandoori is literally ‘winner winner chicken dinner’! 

There’s a huge vegan selection and some very good vegetarian options too - get the Beyond Baha and the Ortolana! 

Grab a few sides - the chicken strips are the best in town - and if you’re feeling healthy, a gorgeously fresh Italian salad and your meal is made. 

Open: 11AM - 11PM

Order: https://pizzadirocco.com/menu/

Or head to Deliveroo

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LA PATRONA

AL YASAT TOWER, ETIHAD PLAZA

For beautiful Mexican food delivery in Abu Dhabi, La Patrona is the one. 

Start with some birria cheese balls or gorgeous house-made empanadas then hit the taco section hard. 

The La Patrona menu has something for every taco lover, and with each portion including 3 tacos with the ability to add more, a few dishes are plenty to share. Heat seekers should check out the gringa pastor filled with chicken pastor, cheese, and a sweet & spicy mango habanero sauce, while steak lovers enjoy the signature La Patrona grilled rib-eye steak topped with warm melted cheese and onions, wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. If seafood is your thing, the grilled garlic shrimp Riviera with sliced avocado, pineapple pico de gallo, and jalapeños is for you.

Our pick? The lamb barbacoa is fall-apart soft and served with a broth for dipping. It’s a bit messy and a lot fun … and definitely a ton delicious! But the birria burrito is a massive size and excellent for the starving meat lover.

There are also a few vegan options, including the vegan pastor and vegan birria taco – juicy sliced mushrooms in La Patrona’s traditional birria marinade.

Got a crowd round? The taco boxes (starting at AED99 for 10) are a perfect option for sharing and you could get a pile of montados (quesadillas) - great for sharing. Finish with some excellent churros and you’ve eaten super well. 

Timing: 11AM - 11PM

Order: https://www.lapatronauae.com/online-ordering

Or head to Deliveroo

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ARTO

Sick of beyond average supermarket bread? Getting bread delivered from Arto is pretty much an Abu Dhabi must-do.  Get sliced or unsliced sourdough loaves, both white and multi-grain, flaky and beautiful croissants - with a sugar free option too! Load up on pains au chocolat and enjoy their real chocolate centre and superb flakiness. 

Alongside all the pastries and breads, they sell artisan butter and spreads - the jams are absolutely exquisite, as well as olive oils and organic tea.

Get your food and grocery delivery in Abu Dhabi from 11AM the following day and you’ll never buy supermarket anything again!

Delivery in Abu Dhabi: From 11AM - 4PM daily

Order: https://www.arto.ae/

GINO'S DELI

SALAM ST, ETIHAD PLAZA, AL AIN

Gino’s Deli might just be Abu Dhabi’s first choice for delivery. Gino’s specialises in panuozzos - never heard of them? Think pizza base but made into a sandwich. And oh my, such sandwiches! 

Thousands of Abu Dhabians sunk their teeth into the turkey, cranberry masterpiece that was The Gobbler at Christmas, while we prefer the year-round deliciousness of The Rebecca - brisket wondrousness, the slinky notes of the butter chicken & burrata, the piquancy of the Reuben and the beasty chilli chicken cheese. Honestly, it’s hard to pick a favourite so start  the rotation this week. Grab a couple of sides to go with it - get wings! - and a brownie for dessert and consider yourself stuffed … kind of like a panuozzo really! 

Timing: 11AM - 11PM

Order: direct via Chatfood - click here

Or head to Deliveroo

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WAGAMAMA

KHALIFA CITY, ABU DHABI MALL‍‍

If it’s a great ramen you crave or even some good sushi, Wagamama is your delivery go to and the place to order food Abu Dhabi.  If you’re concerned that the soup won’t arrive hot, don’t be.  The broth comes well wrapped, and if you order chicken (a must!) pour the broth over the chicken and veg once you get it. It’s hot, it’s healthy and it’s absolutely delicious.  Wagamama is the perfect healthy food delivery in Abu Dhabi.

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MONICA BAKES

AL ZAHIYAH

If you've got a sweet craving going on, Monica Bakes is the answer. Not only do they do amazing celebration cakes, but their stuffed cookie game is the best in Abu Dhabi. We love the lotus cookie and the chocolate chip but it's the peanut butter swirl that really melts our butter.

If you've got people coming for dinner or afternoon tea, order the luscious brownies and bars on offer - the red velvelt brownie is epic - or consider the delicious craquelin cream puffs that we love so much. If it's a work meeting, a box of Monica Bakes muffins goes down a treat especially the blueberry with the streusel topping or possibly the lemon bars that are so piquant and lovely. And if you have to provide some baking for school, cheat and get Monica Bakes cupcakes delivered - you can thank us later!

Timings: 11AM - 11PM

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If you loved reading this, can we tempt you with a fabulous Sunday brunch?

Or how about a ladies night low-down?

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