1881 Italian Restaurant

Abu Dhabi



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Cuisine
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italian cuisine
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$$$$ Moderately Priced
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The mezzanine floor at Al Nakheel Hotel is the key location detail for finding the restaurant.

1881 Italian Restaurant is an Italian dining venue on the mezzanine floor of Al Nakheel Hotel on Muroor Street in Abu Dhabi. The restaurant is opposite Al Falah Street, in Al Dhafrah, Zone 1, placing it within a hotel setting rather than a standalone street-facing location. The mezzanine-floor address is useful for locating the venue inside the hotel.

The restaurant’s category is Italian, with a broader European restaurant classification. It suits diners looking for an Italian meal in a hotel-based setting, as well as groups seeking a restaurant that supports shared dining. The price level is moderate, making the venue suitable for casual meals and group occasions where a mid-range dining option is preferred.

Dine-in service is available for guests choosing to eat at the restaurant. The venue also offers takeaway and delivery, providing alternatives for meals enjoyed away from the dining room. These options make 1881 Italian Restaurant relevant to different dining arrangements, including hotel visits, local meals and group orders.

The restaurant is listed as good for groups, so its service format accommodates group dining. This makes it a practical option for colleagues, friends or larger parties seeking Italian and European food in the Al Dhafrah area. The available dining formats also allow groups to choose between eating at the venue, collecting food or arranging delivery.

Its setting at Al Nakheel Hotel gives the restaurant a clear indoor location and an identifiable address on Muroor Street. The nearby reference point is Al Falah Street, while the wider location is Al Dhafrah in Zone 1. These details are useful when arranging a visit or directing a delivery to the restaurant.

1881 Italian Restaurant combines Italian restaurant service with the flexibility of dine-in, takeaway and delivery. The venue’s group-friendly positioning and moderate price level make it an option for diners seeking an accessible Italian restaurant in Abu Dhabi, whether the meal is planned at the hotel or ordered for another location.

Frequently Asked Questions

The restaurant is suited to diners seeking Italian food and to groups looking for a group-friendly dining venue.
The restaurant offers dine-in, takeaway and delivery.
Opening hours should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before visiting.
It is on the mezzanine floor of Al Nakheel Hotel, Muroor Street, opposite Al Falah Street, in Al Dhafrah, Zone 1, Abu Dhabi.
Takeaway is available, with ordering arrangements best confirmed directly with the restaurant.
Yes, delivery is available.
The restaurant is good for groups, while advance seating arrangements should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
The restaurant’s suitability for specific family needs should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
Specific dietary options should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before ordering.
Outdoor seating availability should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.

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