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Filini Garden
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Ly
Review №1

All you can drink ladies night MONDAY for AED 69. Max 10 per table.

Lj
Review №2

I was at first skeptical of the taste because well, honestly, I cannot pronounce majority of the menu hahaha but I was glad that the server was extra helpful, I just pointed on the things I wanted and voila! I made my choices...😜 oh, that’s french hahah but yes, 5 star for the taste and the ambiance of the place 👌🏻

Sa
Review №3

Filini was lovely, it definately was the ambiance for me. The food and the drinks were top notch. However certain glitches like the waitress getting really swamped with so many tables to attend to led to our drinks refill be such a nuisance. Then along comes Froilan to the rescue, who was not our intial waiter for the night by the way. Well he definately saved the night by making sure our glasses were getting a refill. We didnt sniff an ounce of racism from him which was even the highlight of the night.Surely any service industry should have a Froilan. He was amazing.Overally the experience was good vibes. Good music, good food and drinks, good ambiance. Amazeballs😊

Ka
Review №4

Filini garden is amazing place with a lot of great food and drinks. Beautiful are around it, friendly staff and unforgettable cheese and grape evenings, a must see place :)

Ja
Review №5

Fantastic brunch! Really amazing service and constantly topping up our drinks. Huge selection of Italian specialties but also table service of starters and mains. Can’t wait to go back

Ma
Review №6

Great ambient and people. Food is amazing and tasty. Real Italian flavour With a real Italian chef.Highly recommended

A
Review №7

Worst place to enjoy a decent meal. Youre only paying for the atmosphere. The staff is nice, unfortunately it doesnt help makeup for the tasteless food. Garbage has more flavor. Not even worth the money or the time. If you do have money to waste. Stick to pasta or the seabass.

St
Review №8

Came for ladies night spontaneously, definitely glad we did! Perfect atmosphere for conversation while being lively enough to laugh as loud as you want. Music was a good mix of chill out and dance. Staff are amazing and never let her glass go below halfway!

Le
Review №9

Amazing place with a wonderful vibe and a incredible sunset.

Wa
Review №10

A very beautiful wide open space area and I just loved the entrance. If you’re at a sunset time then I guess this place with give you one of the most beautiful sunset views in abu dhabi. A very peaceful place with your family for a weekend brunch. Views are fantastic. Very good customer services. Loved it

An
Review №11

Extremely happy with the place, food and the staff! Worth trying. The staff: Monika, Bala,Cecilia deserve the separate recognition for being extremely nice, genuinely sweet and caring hostesses. We came with a 2y.o. Kiddo. They took shifts to play with her so we could enjoy the dinner even more. fast service. Nice music and the ambience.

sh
Review №12

Amazing restaurent. Amazing view, amazing food, cheesy delights.

Ro
Review №13

Lovely views of the golf course and ocean. Italian fine dining. Staff are great. Recommend it 💯

Ab
Review №14

Although this place decor is amazing and have great views on the mangrove, unfortunately the place was not clean at all, tables were dusty and the service was slow though the place was not really full, food quality was not up to expectations, I ordered the lobster pasta and it was so fishy and pasta not cooked well... I had to ask to clean the table 3 times, salt and pepper like 4 times, soup came cold.. it is sad that a place like that have this poor quality of service and food

Vi
Review №15

Nice place to sit, relax and enjoy food. Service is ok. Food tastes good. Outdoor sitting is available.

Ja
Review №16

Thank you so much Manice and team for this wonderful birthday of our son!!! We will never forget, you made our dinner something special!! The attention and warm treatment was very nice!!! We will come back for sure!!!

Ka
Review №17

The staff were very friendly, the food and music are soo good. Definitely worth visiting. 😊

Fa
Review №18

By far this is one of the best Italian restaurants I ever been to.Service is excellent, food is delicious, selection is also wide.Went in there my friend and I and I can say the whole environment and experience was amazing, if lm ever around Abu dahbi again Ill be back.

Yu
Review №19

My first time there. Loved it. Absolutely amazing view

Fi
Review №20

Its a perfect place to laugh and hang out with friends. They have indoor and outdoor seating which has a summer feels.

Ev
Review №21

Definitely a place you should visit. The food,service and atmosphere is just amazing, not to mention the amazing sunset sessions. My family and I love this place .

Mw
Review №22

The service here is TERRIBLE. Starting from the Security guard to the manager. My friend and I came here for dinner and drinks we were harassed by a rude security guard at the entrance.He spoke to us like we were trash. He demanded our ID. It was clear he made an assumption about what we were at the bar. We told him we are teachers just here for a drink, he refused to accept it. The Manager was called he was somewhat polite but not apologetic at all. I certainly will not be visiting this place again. Avoid this place! There are better places on Yas Islan

Cl
Review №23

Really nice atmosphere. Wonderful view and services

de
Review №24

We had our company dinner here. The ambiance is good. This is a good place to watch the sunset. It has an open concept but light is too dimmed. The staff are all good. The appetizer to share is nice. There are different variety of cheese and cold cuts. We all ordered sea bass. However it was too dry and was served in a very small portion. It could have been better if there are choices of how it is cooked (that was we are expecting to hear). The dessert is ok but didnt reach my expectation. I think it was prepared ahead of time. It wasnt too sweet which gives a plus. We ordered orange juice but it seems there were no options again for a fresh juice or not. It was a mixed type of orange juice and the waitress mentioned she can replace my juice but returned back said that it was finished. The tea ordered is fine. It just take a long time to reach our table.The restaurant can improve better on the food they are serving by making some proper options and making it more enticing.

Ti
Review №25

Filini is the indoor restaurant but the outside area is called Filini Garden. It definitely looks like a secret garden and great lighting. Its absolutely gorgeous of a setting and they have different specials and offers depending on the day of the week. Be sure to inquire. When it gets really cold they have heat lamps outdoors but they also have an indoor/outdoor setting. The margherita pizza is tasty and they have a variety of Italian options. I love the feel of the place and be sure to check out their latest offers.

Je
Review №26

We came to Filini for Thursday evening brunch and we were surprised by the beauty of the view! It felt like we were transported to a Mediterranean sunset. Our waitress, Dawn, was committed to making sure our glasses were never empty, and provided myself with vegetarian alternatives to the set menu. The food is reasonable, but when you think about what you’re paying (235 dhs), you can’t complain!

Pr
Review №27

Food was awesome ! Drinks & service was greatManice & Dawn done a great job..... they were sooo kindI loved the place....

Ad
Review №28

Relaxed place for drinks, especially on ladies night. Love the live sax!

an
Review №29

I love it this restaurant!. The food esa excelent, the service is of first level and the place is beautifull.

An
Review №30

Perfetto! One of my favoirite places in Abu Dhabi. Everything is just great :)I am always happy to come here again and bring my friends.Dawn was our host last time. She made sure that we had smooth and joyful experience. Lovely evening. Many thanks to her and the rest of thr team🙏

Ri
Review №31

Had some delicious, boozy cocktails!

Mi
Review №32

Food was really good, went in for cheesecake but were blown away by their main menu. It was a friends birthday and they sand to her and jazzed up her plate, just the right amount of embarrassed.

Ma
Review №33

The location is nice and you have a beautiful view when you are on the terrace. The food is OK but not great (desert were clearly the less appealing part of our brunch). The brunch is competitive but as mentioned the food is a bit disappointing (average instead of great)

Ma
Review №34

Nice ambiance Restaurant and Bar.

T
Review №35

Food is ok. Not satisfied with customer service. In addition, I booked a brunch online and the email correspondence was excellent in regards to constant reminders to pay online before the brunch. However, when I emailed back to inform that I couldnt attend the brunch and requested a refund or credit...I was ignored. Flies/insects were also an issue around the outdoor tables.

Ha
Review №36

Very nice ambience and music. The steak was very nice. Ask for Monika.

Er
Review №37

Best place to be for ladies night! Staff are all accommodating Billy, Bala, Malis and everyone.chill cozy place to be if you want an escape from the city.

Ki
Review №38

Best place to watch sunset, good crowd and friendly staff. Overall its a must visit place. On the bar Ahmed and Subhash are the best!

Ma
Review №39

We visited Filini for dinner. Place was pleasant, a bit silent. With all understanding, choosing your order from mobile phone meny was very unfriendly.My wife ordered virgin mohito as she was driving, and got an alcoholic one. When she complained, she got served with some strange syrup-based non-mint whatever... Beer choice was limited, and even they apologized for not having one I ordered.Pre-starter oil and vinegar were served in small plastic dishes overturning each time you intend to dip a bread.Now the pros - food was excellent, fresh and very tasty. Bill....well... a bit pricey for almost non-meat dinner. Alltogether, 3 *

Aa
Review №40

Great music, great vibe and yummy Italian food

MA
Review №41

The foods and the services of the Filini Restaurant to Manager Billy and staffs Sai and Jessa

Mi
Review №42

Visiting family in Abu Dhabi we were invited to this place by friends.The location is super nice with its garden and it is by the sea at Radisson Blue at Yas Island.We had taglieri: these are cutting boards on which we serve cold cuts and we used them a lot back home to serve cold cuts, cheeses or bruschette. We had one of grilled veggies, cheeses, bruschette in fact, pizza.A note of merit is for the lovely tiramisù super foamy and creamy as it should be (never standing!!). Chef is Italian! I heard non positive critics about this place but the chef is new and try the spectacular tiramisú. We were impressed

Ju
Review №43

Food was really good.

Ka
Review №44

Beautiful location, the brunch didnt have many options and it wasnt as tasty as Id hoped.

Ur
Review №45

Fantastic staff and experience.I recommend having a booking.Theres a dress code.Only downside are the prices, but the execution of quality food and services makes up for it.Fantastic decor, drinks and a very kept bathroom.Not too memorable though in the long run, maybe brunch or a sunset view would be better.

Ci
Review №46

Great concept, fear prices, amazing view. Chef Federico is a jung talented surprise.

Gb
Review №47

What a fun place.. Sundown brunch on Thursday night is such a good way to wind down the week. Good energy, ambience and music (house). Though the food options on the Brunch buffet wasnt great, so there is an option to order off the alacarte menu. It is great that they have drinks only package cos the bar offering was just right.Certainly recommend for groups and couples... good way to start the weekend!

Cy
Review №48

Always an awesome place to unwind afterwork, great vibes and ambiance.Went there a week ago for some cocktails and early dinner. Spritz was well presented as always. Lamb chops was very good and cooked well to my desired preference.As usual, we were not felt left out by our hostess Jhonna, adorable and full of personality. She is a huge asset to the restaurant and deserve much Kudos.We’ll be definitely keep coming back again.Highly recommended!

Za
Review №49

Excellent brunch after party! Service is quick, the staff are lovely and the view is beautiful

As
Review №50

Worst restaurant .. rudeness and disrespect towards customers

Co
Review №51

Beautiful scenery looking over the city and Reem Island. The food was also delicious.

Du
Review №52

Bit crowded, drinks expensive tho

B
Review №53

Great views, cool bar and beautiful restaurant

Ve
Review №54

One of the best nights out, very friendly welcoming staff. Even the manager came to our table and had a chat with us, recommended some wines. Affordable food, nice chilled vibes.

Ja
Review №55

Excellent restaurant. Food great. Great atmosphere, live DJ, top quality cocktails, great view for sun downers

Za
Review №56

Its a nice place which is tucked away from view, but its certainly worth a visit. Ive had dinner there and Ive been there in the evening.Good Italian food and a nice night life scene. I cant really fault it too much.

St
Review №57

Loved it, the setting, the music, the drinks. 💛

Be
Review №58

Great evening venue with a great menu. good vibe and has some great offers if you catch it at the right time. Depending on what you drink it can get expensive so try and get some discount. had a great evening with friends as it has a great outside area.

Ba
Review №59

Filini garden is a great place to meet up with friends. Food was great and not too pricey. Music was good.. and you can choose to sit in a quieter part if you like.

An
Review №60

A restaurant with a really pleasant atmosphere. Beautiful evenings are often organized, the style of the place is really elegant. Good cocktails and wine selection.

Si
Review №61

A friendly place with an exceptional Italian Chef and a professional staff .

Ke
Review №62

No better place to be in Abu Dhabi on a Monday night.. with a wonderful manager Billy and team.. vibe is great and energy is good.. before I forget the saxophonist is really talented

Da
Review №63

Last night we visited Filini Garden restaurant, it was best ever night out in my life nice music great staff . Food was very very tasty. Saksafon man played so great . Thank you all for the nice evening. Highly recommend

Da
Review №64

They FORCED us to use.phones to see the menu. No option for real menus. The menu had to be loaded through an app that didnt work on half our groups phones. Food was mediocre, and NO PORK! Will not return.

Ka
Review №65

Expensive cocktails, you would expect a reasonable drink which wasn’t the case at all. Very poor quality.

fi
Review №66

Exceptional service from Benjamin. Always a pleasure to come to this establishment because of the service. What a great team member Filini

k
Review №67

The restaurant is beautiful. Everything is perfect including the lady staff who attended our table. However, your restaurant Manager the male staff was extremely rude and arrogant ! Together with the lady standing at the reception before we headed into the restaurant. We really do not appreciate the looks you gave us when we came to your restaurant. And your arrogant attitude is not doing justice to this beautiful restaurant. The lady staff Resa who attended to us far outweighs your professionalism. She was polite, respectful and kind towards us. Terrible experience with this beautiful place.

Kr
Review №68

Love their Ladies Night ❤❤ on Mondays, drinks and food good, esp. The Risotto!

An
Review №69

I liked the place, very nicely done. Staff was very friendly. We ate pizza and it was delicious. They are also licensed so you can enjoy a glass of bubbles.

Ol
Review №70

Good enough.... lack of staff, orders come late but some guys there really put an effort to provide a good service.... Manice is the best, tries to make your evening to go smooth and can solve any issues 🙏

ji
Review №71

A nice place to sit with friends! we had some steak suggested by our waitress jesa.. it was extremely delicious. A must visit place!

Al
Review №72

One of our favorite place for Friday brunch!The service was excellent! Thank you very much to Benjamin for the wonderful service!

Al
Review №73

A cosy, nice restaurant. Nice waiters and the food was good.

ra
Review №74

Lovely ambience, nice music, awesome food. Although they took an hour to prepare but maybe it was because of valentines day.

Ha
Review №75

A very appalling experience to have reserved on call and upon arriving only to be told the call center (supposedly) “doesn’t know” we close earlier. That shows lack of integrated communication within the restaurant’s circle and appalling customer experience.

Ir
Review №76

Love it ... clean amazing friendly staff

Ju
Review №77

Certain evenings require a reservation. I had the spinach & ricotta cheese ravioli. They can make it without the anchovies!! Great wine selection! Bruschetta has 3 different types on the plate. All were delicious. Tiramisu!!! With Alcohol!! Bonus good coffee!!! Great atmosphere! Our server Monica was on top of everything!! Definitely 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟!! You wont be disappointed in anything about this restaurant!!

Sk
Review №78

Music was too loud to have a conversation while dining. Seafood risotto was overcooked and the digestive tract was not removed properly from the shrimp, which resulted in me crunching on sand. Kindly clean your shrimp before serving it.

Mo
Review №79

Really good restaurant with a nice seating area with a sea view.Food is good. Opens till really like late.A bit overpriced though.

Sh
Review №80

In one word; amazing!

Cr
Review №81

The restaurant is not well organized, we made a reservation for two separate tables but when we went there they weren’t arranged the way we asked.There are no varieties of food and the service is very slow, Friday brunch is horrible. Very noisy and the music was too loud, making people shout when they’re talking. The main dish took 45 minutes to be served, the chicken was horribly dry, beets were bitter, all dishes overcooked. We were a table of 6, and only received one of each menu item. When we asked for more Calamari, none came although you’re supposed to be able to order as much as you like! Also the desserts and juice cocktail selection was very poor. We sat outside near the cheese table and there were a few flies near the bread and cheese. No effort to keep the cheese fresh in the hot weather, cheddar was all mushy!Very disappointed! It’s not worth the money! Definitely will not recommend or go back!

be
Review №82

Update to my last.Hostest was rude and refused to seat us outside. Inside seating was loud, Crowded and smokey. Wont bother in the future. Guess the place is no longer worth eating at.The old review**The food and services were excellent. The view was beautiful. Great wine selection. Price was average for that type of restaurant.

S
Review №83

The food & drinks package were very good and well priced. The staff and management were friendly and efficient. The chef was intuitive to the clientele and ensured customer satisfaction.

Hu
Review №84

Love it so much. We were there for the ladies night. Food was amazing and everything half price for ladies. Definite will go back!

Vi
Review №85

Loved the place, nice food fresh, good cocktails, and attentive staff! The ambience was warm and nice.

aj
Review №86

Good food and great atmosphere.

Na
Review №87

Cozy and nice atmosphere. Good food and the price is a bit high for Italian tho

Vi
Review №88

Htin is by far one of the rudest and most disrespectful barmen I have ever come across. He absolutely spoiled our night with his impudence. However, Ahmed was such a lovely man after that and ensured our drinks were poured quickly and professionally. The actual venue, apart from Htin, is absolutely grand! The rest of the staff are super friendly and helpful. Also, don’t expect to use your Apple Pay here, because management doesn’t allow this, which is also quite a disappointment to be honest.

Bi
Review №89

Actually Im a lover of food and Im always looking different type of food but today Im surprised by who serve my food that was the name Mr. Manice. Wow Im very glad to say that Mr. Manice serve our food with amazing service. This is the greatest example guy who working like that. I dont have word to say more hate off man keep it up.

Mi
Review №90

Food was good but not worth what we paid. Service poor. Wouldnt visit again in a hurry.

Ri
Review №91

Great atmosphere, great people staff and customers alike. Same with service, food and drink. Looking forward to next visit.

Юл
Review №92

Love it. Great atmosphere. Big selection of drinks. And live saxophonist just great!

Na
Review №93

Nice place , good branch but very little seafood

So
Review №94

No words to describe the location,the ambience is super cool. Need to visit the place when the evening falls, the lights the breeze from the creek! just an awesome feel. Mr.Benjamin was a wonderful host, he took care of my kids as well. He also recommended the best drinks and pastas especially the mushroom raviolli.Higly recommend this place to have a fun time with family as well.

Na
Review №95

Good Italian food. The setup is very nice in an actual garden. The service is very good as well. Prices are reasonable.

An
Review №96

The restaurant service and dining improved a lot from last year. The new chef is really good and the ambiance is much better nowadays with live music events too. A place to go when you are in Yas Island

Ah
Review №97

Good place with a nice music and prices are ok

Mi
Review №98

I was really looking forward to eating here but unfortunately was turned away at the door for wearing flip flops despite the rest of our attire being ok. Beautiful place but make sure you are wearing suitable footwear to be allowed to enter.

Ia
Review №99

Good food, friendly helpful staff, nice setting

Qu
Review №100

Good food, chilled out ambience. Nice music from the in house DJ.

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  • Address:Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Site:https://www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-abudhabi/restaurants%23/filini-garden
  • Phone:+971 2 656 2000

Categories
  • Italian restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:5PM–1AM
  • Tuesday:5PM–2AM
  • Wednesday:12:30–3:30PM
  • Thursday:5PM–1AM
  • Friday:5PM–1AM
  • Saturday:5PM–1AM
  • Sunday:5PM–1AM
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