You know you are heading to the right place for Iftar when you see this magical view…

And indeed Punjab Grill, a fine-dining restaurant specializing in amazing Indian cuisine, is a must-visit during Ramadan.

Comfortable seating inside,

as well as for large family tables, in total distancing safety,

or outdoors in the fresh evening air, Punjab Grill welcomes you as an honored guest.

I would dare say they present Abu Dhabi’s most delicious modern Indian fine-dining Iftar set menu!

And they are proud of that, and it shows.

It shows in their impeccable service, and in their smiles.

And don’t tell me “they’re wearing masks!” – yes, for your kind consideration, but you can really feel the smiles from the eyes and their sincere attention to your every need.

For instance, it’s a set menu – and a glorious one at that! – but at your second and third visit, you might want to try something different… just ask, and be surprised!

In general, everything at Punjab Grill is delicious!

You really can’t go wrong.

See the dips, for instance – your host will explain. Basically, right then and there you know how much thought and care they’ve put into preparing the most amazing dining experience for you!

And then the first course arrives, as an appetizer teaser…

And that tasty little morsel blows your taste buds away!

It sets the scene, and you know that the meal ahead is going to be something special.

The flavors are exotic – even sexy – teasing, and playing with your tongue. The textures dance on your palate, and your eyes close in absolute bliss.

Look at this beauty…

And just you wait for the next waves of delicacies…

A trio of tasty New Zealand lamb, succulent chicken marinated in yoghurt, and chunk of the freshest fish the Gulf has to offer.

And onwards with the fine-dining experience

Superbly crispy Pakoras…

… and superb herbs and spices garnish both the presentation and the taste!

All in all, the dishes keep arriving, one more fragrant than the other, in a crescendo of the Chef’s creations.

Until you are fully satisfied; in fact, totally delighted!

And it is the small details of perfection that distinguish the meal at Punjab Grill…

… for example, see the rice

Just rice? Yes, just plain and simple rice.

But can you see the amazing taste just by the photo? It was Rice with a capital R… a Mr. Rice!

And as a gourmet, I assure you that there is rice, and then there is Rice!

And then it’s time for dessert…

… which the good folk at Punjab Grill prepared with excellence!

And then, with all due praise and congratulations for a superlative meal, a lovely walk around the grounds of Venetian Village, along the Grand Canal, and part of the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, makes for a memorable evening , spent with your loved ones in complete epicurean bliss.

Ramadan in Abu Dhabi, and you can’t miss the evening meal at Punjab Grill.