La Cava — Restaurant in Abu Dhabi

La Cava is a attractive restaurant/wine bar located both on the ground level and wine cellar inside the Rosewood Hotel. The wine cellar is hidden away down a spiral staircase. Descending down the stairs, you feel as though you are being ushered to a secretive or exclusive hip hotspot.

My wife and I first visited La Cava about a week ago. It was around 6 pm and we had the place to ourselves. Our server was incredibly attentive, funny, and well-spoken. He explained to us about about the 7 to 9 Grape & Cheese special, which we booked for later in the week when were leaving. The music being played during this visit was pure classic jazz and truly fit the intimate setting of the cellar. He explained that the Grape & Cheese nights were very popular and that the cellar would get very noisy and that we should take a look at the available seating upstairs.

We opted to reserve seating on the ground floor level for the next visit. The area is nice and seating is spread out making it perfect when wanting to have a conversation. This worked out perfectly when we had a guest join us for this evening. The only issue was that the initial seating we had was really uncomfortable. Our server quickly showed us to another area which was better.

He got our evening off with some bubbly and plates of finely sliced meats, an assortment of breads, and several types of cheese. As the evening celebration unfolded we sampled a very nice Pinot Noir and a delectable dry Riesling. With great conversation and wines flowing our two hours came to a end much quicker than expected. Time seriously flew by... Each night we have been there, the staff on hand has made us feel welcomed and well cared for. The snacks have been delightful and scrumptious, and the setting transports one to Bordeaux or Tuscany. La Cava is a place we look forward to taking many an extended vacation to in the...

Racist restaurant, suggest to avoid, shame on Rosewood branding. The staff (at least one of the staff named Erica) was obviously poorly trained and was very rude and impolite and even discriminating her customer.

My friend was feeling unwell and vomited after the wine, we asked Erica politely to please bring us some tissue. And here is how we were treated in a restaurant within a FIVE star hotel:

She shouted immediately “Oh Shit” in front of us; Without showing any care or support, she requested us to clean the table and throw everything (including the tableware) on the table by ourselves to the trash bin (there is no trash bin nearby), otherwise we will be fined by the restaurant; We asked her to please bring us a plastic bag/paper bag so that we can clean the table, she rejected (more than one time) and said they don’t have any plastic/paper bags. Instead, she said you can do it with the tissue?! However her colleague and herself later brought us the plastic/paper bags; She kept repeating for at least five times that we have to clean the table and throw the glass on the table by ourselves otherwise we will be fined; Her attitude through the process was rude, impolite, totally unprofessional and made me feel like being discriminated.

Overall it was an extremely bad experience where we are not being treated as a customer or even a proper...

My partner and I traveled all the way from Dubai to dine at La Cava, following a glowing recommendation and it did not disappoint. From the moment we stepped into the venue, it was clear this was going to be a special night.

The food? Absolutely insane. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or just love good Spanish food, La Cava delivers a culinary experience that exceeds expectations.

And the wine... what a selection. No matter which bottle you choose, you’re in for a treat. The wine list is top-tier, and what makes it even better is the staff’s knowledge — they clearly know and love what they’re serving. We especially appreciated the guidance we got from the team when picking our pairings.

A special mention must go to Paolo, the manager, whose warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail took the experience to another level. The entire service team was exceptional, friendly, and genuinely passionate.

To top it all off, we happened to visit on a flamenco night. The live Spanish music, the vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere, and the beautiful venue itself made the evening unforgettable.

Highly recommended to anyone who appreciates great food, outstanding wine, and...