Antonia - Mamsha Al Saadiyat
Abu Dhabi
At a glance
Antonia - Mamsha Al Saadiyat is an Italian restaurant at Mamsha Al Saadiyat, beside Soul Beach on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. The menu focuses on pizza al taglio, genuine pasta, salads, desserts and Supplì, with Italian wine, draft beer and aperitivo completing the offering.
Pizza al taglio is served from rectangular trays, with slices cut to order at the counter. The format allows diners to select different toppings and quantities, making it suitable for a quick bite, a casual meal or takeaway. The pizza dough is made with rustic Italian flour, olive oil, salt and a long-maintained sourdough culture, then left to ferment for 72 hours. The resulting base is thick and airy with a crisp finish, while remaining lighter than its appearance suggests. Pizza is traditionally eaten by hand, in keeping with the street-food roots of the style.
Pasta follows a similarly straightforward approach. Antonia serves classic Italian recipes cooked al dente, with extra virgin olive oil used in place of cream or butter to build the sauces. Portions are generous, and the menu keeps the focus on familiar preparations rather than heavily reworked versions of Italian dishes. Organic salads provide a fresher option, while desserts add a sweet finish to the meal. Supplì, the Italian fried rice croquettes, offer another choice for a snack or shared order.
The setting at Mamsha Al Saadiyat places the restaurant within a beachside dining destination, making it a natural stop before or after time around Soul Beach. The atmosphere is casual and flexible, with counter-style pizza service that works well for diners who prefer to choose a few different slices. Pasta and salads make the menu suitable for a longer meal, while the aperitivo selection gives the restaurant an Italian drinks-and-snacks character beyond pizza alone.
Antonia suits solo diners, couples, families and groups looking for an uncomplicated Italian meal with options to mix and match. The menu also supports different dining rhythms, from a single slice and drink to a fuller order built around pasta, salad, Supplì and dessert. Online ordering is available through the venue, adding a takeaway option for meals enjoyed elsewhere around Saadiyat Island.
