Al Wadi is a arab restaurant in Arenal, Seville. Rated 4.7 stars from 7624 Google reviews. Known for large portions, real value and fast, attentive service with english-speaking staff. Best for group dinner and date night. Ranked #1 of 15 in Arenal.
Rankings updated April 2026
Al Wadi
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Quick Verdict
Yes. Reviewers came back the next day for dinner after lunch, and years later still remember it as good as they first visit. The food is proper, the staff are friendly, and at €10–20 you're not paying for the postcode.
Book if you're coming Friday through Sunday or during holidays — mid-week walk-ins are fine, but reservations are recommended for busy periods.
Skip if you want a quiet meal for one; it's built for groups and couples, and fills by dinner time.
About Al Wadi
Al Wadi is an Arab restaurant in Seville's Casco Antiguo that does one thing consistently: big portions, fast service, and food that keeps people coming back the same week. You'll find Kabseh cordero, Fattoush, Shish moruno — dishes that reviewers finish completely, which says something. The staff speak English well (several reviews mention specific waiters by name: Aladdin, Mehfooz, Obai), move quickly between tables, and don't make you feel rushed even when it's full. Groups book ahead, tourists walk in mid-week and get seated easily, and Arab guests eat here too — the kind of detail that matters. Portions are large enough that a set menu feeds 2 people with room to spare. It's casual and cozy, wheelchair accessible, and they'll let you linger if the weather turns bad outside.
What Stands Out
Large portions, real value
Five separate reviews mention portion size as a surprise ('big portions', 'large portions', 'so big that they surprised us'). One reviewer noted a set menu was 'more than enough for 2 people'. Price range €10–20 across all dishes.
Fast, attentive service with English-speaking staff
Dutch review: 'Supersnelle en hele aardige bediening' (super fast and very kind service). Multiple reviews name specific waiters (Aladdin, Mehfooz, Obai) and praise their English and courtesy. One traveller from India noted 'language is not a barrier'.
Authentic Arab food that tastes like it should
Reviewers described dishes as 'delicious', 'well cooked and authentic', and one noted 'Lots of Arab guests, indicating that this is authentic food.' Customers finish everything they order.
What Customers Say
We had the set menu which was more than enough for 2 people.
I 100% recommend it - language is not a barrier, and the food is genuinely great.
This is very interesting cuisine to try, friendly and helpful staff, big portion with good price.
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Practical Information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Al Wadi
Both work. Reservations are recommended for lunch, dinner, and brunch — especially weekends and holidays. Mid-week walk-ins are usually accommodated easily, though you might wait during peak hours.
€10–20 per person. A set menu for 2 people is enough to finish, so you're looking at €20–40 for two without drinks.
Kabseh cordero, Fattoush, and Shish moruno cordero are mentioned by name in reviews as very good. Portions are large — one reviewer came back the next day after finishing everything at lunch.
Yes. Google attributes list high chairs and a kids' menu available. Reviews mention families dining here comfortably.
Casual, cosy, and quiet enough for a romantic dinner, but the place hums when full. It fills by 8pm on weekends. Wheelchair accessible throughout.
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