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Mediterranean restaurant Oii opens at Al Qana

The name Oii comes from the Portuguese word for ‘hi’ — and it’s greeting the capital with an earnest embrace of Latin passion. Chief Euro eats on the menu include Portuguese rabanadas and everyone’s favorite custard cake — pasteis de nata; fresh from the culinary heartland of Italy, there’s authenti ‘paccheri’ pasta and a classic beef cheek Milanese; amongst the delights from Greece you’ll find honey thyme saganaki; and a collection of rustic Spanish tapas.

The centrepiece of the venue, is the decadent gold ‘Santorini Mocktail Bar’ – a sophisticated hub for crafting elegant elixirs and bougie blended beverages.

 

Speaking on the inspiration behind Oii, Gabrielle F. Mather, CEO & Founder of Restaurant Secrets Inc. (RSI) said: “Food is about celebrating life with the people we love. It brings joy, nourishment and social moments we thrive on. This was the main inspiration behind creating Oii.”

“With its identity deeply rooted in the warmth and vibe of the countries that form a part of Europe’s Southern region, Oii has the ambiance of a Mediterranean seaside spot you may choose in Italy or Spain, or the charm of a village café you’d expect to see in Greece or Portugal.”

Reference: WHAT’S ON

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Abu Dhabi welcomes a new Mediterranean restaurant

Oii is a new Mediterranean dining spot that has opened its doors in Abu Dhabi, in the world-class Al Qana development

Restaurant Secrets Inc., a UAE-based F&B firm, has announced the opening of its latest turnkey project in Abu Dhabi, a Mediterranean restaurant called Oii. Sited in the new Al Qana waterfront destination, Oii which translates to mean ‘hello’ in Portuguese, welcomes diners to enjoy a selection of Southern Europe’s most preferred dishes and beverages.

The concepts menu was created by Director of Operations at RSI, Brian Voelzing and offers dishes that span Portugal, Spain, Greece and Italy. Reach for Portuguese Rabanadas (French toast) and Pastéis de nata (egg custard tart pastries), Italy’s paccheri pasta and Beef cheek Milanese, Greek Honey thyme saganaki and Spanish tapas, that are all aesthetically presented in a minimalistic manner.

Complement your delightful dining experience with tastefully-blended mocktails and other non-alcoholic sips, crafted at an elegant showstopping Santorini Mocktail Bar that adds an element of luxury to the restaurant.

Call +9712 628 2983 or email e-mail info@oiiabudhabi.com. Visit Instagram.

Reference: BBC GOODFOOD

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New Mediterranean restaurant Oii is now open in Abu Dhabi

Looking for Mediterranean food in the capital? Oii Abu Dhabi is open now and it looks like just the spot. Pull up a seat and get ready to sample Portuguese, Italian, Greek and Spanish dishes in a sleek setting.

You can find Oii Abu Dhabi at the brand new Al Qana development, which has been buzzing lately with loads of new restaurants opening and excitement spilling over from The National Aquarium. Oii means “hi” in Portuguese; it serves a selection of Southern Europe’s favourite dishes and drinks.

Guests can expect dishes such as Portuguese rabanadas and classic pasteis de nata, Italy’s paccheri pasta and beef cheek Milanese, Greek honey thyme saganaki, as well as Spanish tapas. We’ve got our eyes locked on the lobster picatta and paccheri pasta with truffle.

Diners can expect highlights like Portuguese rabanadas and classic pasteis de nata, Italy’s paccheri pasta and beef cheek Milanese, Greek honey thyme saganaki, as well as Spanish tapas, that are all aesthetically presented in a minimal way to create a serious craving for quality Mediterranean flavours.

Oii also features an elegant Santorini soft mixology bar, where you can try mocktails in a luxurious setting (hello, gold bar).

Al Qana has loads of new openings, including Japanese hotspot Otoro, Turkish sweets spot Mado and Tazal: a new café and restaurant with international dishes. While you’re there you should also visit The National Aquarium, where you can see jellyfish, sea turtles and hundreds of sharks. Fancy a swim? You can even get into the tank for the shark dive experience.

With so much to explore at Al Qana, you’re going to want to make a booking for dinner. Why not check out Oii Abu Dhabi?

Open daily, 9.30am-11pm.  Al Qana. info@oiiabudhabi.com, instagram.com/oiiabudhabi (02 628 2983).

Reference: TIMEOUT

 

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In Photos: Restaurant Secrets Inc. reveals Oii in Abu Dhabi

UAE-based F&B firm Restaurant Secrets Inc. has announced the opening of its latest turn-key project in Abu Dhabi, Mediterranean restaurant, Oii.

Located in the new, Al Qana district, Oii – meaning ‘Hi’ in Portuguese – is now open to guests to serve a selection of Southern Europe’s famous dishes and beverages.

Speaking on the inspiration behind Oii, Gabrielle F. Mather, CEO and founder of Restaurant Secrets Inc. said: “I’ve always been passionate about bringing historic and cultural context into our concepts. Food is about celebrating life with the people we love. It brings joy, nourishment and social moments we thrive on. This was the main inspiration behind creating Oii.

“With its identity deeply rooted in the warmth and vibe of the countries that form a part of Europe’s Southern region, Oii has the ambience of a Mediterranean seaside spot you may choose in Italy or Spain or the charm of a village café you’d expect to see in Greece or Portugal. We’ve brought to life the warm personality and soulfulness of our vision through the interiors, food and hand-picked talent”. 

Mather considers the decision to position Oii in Al Qana as a strategic move, as the newly opened area presents guests with the region’s largest wellness club, aquarium and focused entertainment offerings, creating a fitting space for Oii.

The menu was created by the director of operations at Restaurant Secrets Inc, Brian Voelzing and spans Portugal, Spain, Greece and Italy.

Guests can expect highlights like Portuguese rabanadas and classic pasteis de nata, Italy’s paccheri pasta and beef cheek Milanese, Greek honey thyme saganaki, as well as Spanish tapas.

A centrepiece at Oii is its Santorini Mocktail Bar, a gold bar that adds an element of luxury to the restaurant to present tastefully blended mocktails and other non-alcoholic beverages.

Reference: CATERER