You wanna pizza this? Dubai's best delivery firms
What’s On has the list of best pizza delivery in Dubai. Get delivery times, price, contact details and other information on the best pizza takeaways in Dubai.
Takeout season is in full swing, so here’s your guide to Dubai’s ten best pizza delivery firms. If you fancy eating out, check out our list of best Italian restaurants, too.
Freedom (originally known as NKD Pizza)
Large margarita costs: Dhs41
Add extra toppings for: Dhs3 to Dhs5 each
Can you order online? Yes
Website any good? Yes, the menu is available and the site is easy to navigate
Where do they deliver? Dubailand, Dubai Marina, Al Barsha, Downtown, Mirdiff
Is delivery free? No
USP: Freedom prides itself on being the healthiest version of a takeout pizza around
How long they said it would take: Less than 35 minutes. How long it took: 25 minutes
Grease factor: Minimal
In a tweet: “Good flavour. Good amount of cheese, but crust too much like brown bread. Bit like cheese on toast.”
Tel: (04) 4534313 (Dubai Marina branch). nkdpizza.com
800 PIZZA
Large margarita costs: Dhs43
Add extra toppings for: Dhs3 to Dhs8 each
Can you order online? Yes
Website any good? Yes, and ordering online is straightforward
Where do they deliver? Ibn Battuta/Motor City/Dubai Marina/Al Barsha/Downtown Dubai
Is delivery free? No, cost varies depending on location
USP: 800 Pizza uses hand-crafted wood-fired ovens flown in from Italy
How long they said it would take: 45 minutes to an hour – they took Dhs14 off our bill due to an exceptionally busy period. How long it took: 27 minutes
Grease factor: Some evidence of grease remained in the box when all slices had been swiped
In a Tweet: “Nice and hot, good, thin crust. Looks and tastes authentic. A bit salty. Basil sprigs were nice.”
Tel: (800) 74992. 800pizza.ae
THE PIZZA GUYS
Large margarita costs: Dhs54
Add extra toppings for: Dhs5 to Dhs7 each
Can you order online? No
Website any good? Yes, and The Pizza Guys are social media savvy too
Where do they deliver? Business Bay, Downtown, Old Town, DIFC, and buildings on Sheikh Zayed Road between Executive Towers and the Trade Centre
Is delivery free? Yes
USP: You can pay for your pizza using Bitcoin. Presuming, that is, you understand what it is
How long they said it would take: Maximum 30 minutes. How long it took: 18 minutes
Grease factor: Some evidence of grease
In a Tweet: “Piping hot and delicious. Would definitely order again.”
Tel: 8008434897. thepizzaguys.ae
PITFIRE PIZZA DUBAI
Large margarita costs: Dhs 46 (one size only)
Add extra toppings for: Dhs4 to Dhs5 each
Can you order online? No
Website any good? No website yet, just a Facebook page
Where do they deliver? Tecom, The Greens, Media City, JLT
Is delivery free? Yes
USP: They’re big on locally sourced ingredients
How long they said it would take: 30 to 45 minutes. How long it took: 29 minutes
Grease factor: Not a lot left on the box
In a Tweet: “Moist, juicy and authentic. Liked the extra cartons of basil, chilli flakes and cheese is a nice touch.”
Tel: (04) 4315759. facebook.com/pitfirepizzadubai
DEBONAIRS PIZZA
Large margarita costs: Dhs45
Add extra toppings for: Dhs3 each
Can you order online? The option is coming soon
Website any good? Yes, the website is easy to use
Where do they deliver? Dubai Marina, Downtown, Garhoud
Is delivery free? Yes
USP: Debonairs is preparing to introduce a range of ‘Something Special’ pizzas. Newcomers will include the chicken triple-decker, chicken sandwiched between – you guessed it – three layers of pizza crust
How long they said it would take: 40 to 45 minutes. How long it took: 27 minutes
Grease factor: Hardly any grease left behind
In a Tweet: “Very hot, and very cheesy. Standard takeaway pizza – but it works.”
Al Garhoud, Tel: (04) 2822025. debonairspizza.ae
RED TOMATO
Large margarita costs: Dhs44
Add extra toppings for: Dhs5 to Dhs8 each
Can you order online? No
Website any good? Not bad, but the print on the menu is on the small side.
Where do they deliver? Areas along Sheikh Zayed Road.
Is delivery free? No. Cost varies according to location
USP: Quirky flavour combinations like gorgonzola and pear.
How long they said it would take: 35 minutes to an hour. How long it took: One hour and two minutes
Grease factor: Visible grease patches left behind on the box
In a Tweet: “Tangy, but base too cardboard-like. Toppings weren’t evenly spread. Only one sprig of basil.”
Tel: (800) 866286. redtomato.biz
ROSSOVIVO ARTISAN PIZZA – **WHAT’S ON FAVOURITE**
Large margarita costs: Dhs38 (one size only)
Add extra toppings for: Dhs3 to Dhs20 each
Can you order online? No
Website any good? Yes, it looks good
Where do they deliver? JLT, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Emirates Hills, Media City, Tecom, the Greens, Al Barsha
Is delivery free? No, Dhs3 extra
USP: Rossovivo’s pizza is Neapolitan-style – light and crispy with a charred base.
How long they said it would take: 20 to 30 minutes. How long it took: 20 minutes
Grease factor: Some, not a lot.
In a Tweet: “Very tasty, herby and juicy. Great crust but the sauce is too runny – you’ll need a knife and fork to eat it. Yum.”
Tel: (04) 3805833. rossovivo.ae
SARPINO’S
Large margarita costs: Dhs45
Add extra toppings for: Dhs3 to Dhs5 each
Can you order online? The option is coming soon
Website any good? Decent, but a link to one of the menus was broken when we tried it
Where do they deliver? JLT, JBR, Dubai Marina, Tecom, the Greens, Palm Jumeirah
Is delivery free? Yes
USP: Switch to a whole-wheat crust for Dhs5 extra.
How long they said it would take: 30 to 40 minutes. How long it took: 41 minutes
Grease factor: Substantial
In a Tweet: “A little doughy, it looks more like a pie than a pizza.”
Tel: (04) 508508. sarpinos.net
PIZZA EXPRESS
Large margarita costs: Dhs48
Add extra toppings for: Dhs4 to Dhs7 each
Can you order online? No
Website any good? It was down for maintenance when we checked
Where do they deliver? JLT/Marina/Al Rashidiya/Jumeirah/Trade Centre
Is delivery free? Yes
USP: The Leggera pizzas are all 500 calories or less
How long they said it would take: 40 to 45 minutes. How long it took: 38 minutes
Grease factor: Virtually none left behind on the box
In a Tweet: “Lots of flavour. Could have done with more sauce. Big and very thin. Almost cold. Nice and herby.”
Ibn Battuta, Tel: (04) 3685134. pizzaexpressuae.com
OREGANO
Large margarita costs: Dhs43
Add extra toppings for: Dhs2 to Dhs10 each
Can you order online? Yes
Website any good? Yes, it’s simple and clear
Where do they deliver? Jebel Ali/Media City/The Greens/Mirdiff
Is delivery free? No, price varies according to location
USP: Pizzas like the Matador, the Mexicali and the Mafiosa will appeal to fans of big, bold flavour combinations
How long they said it would take: 40 to 45 minutes. How long it took: 38 minutes
Grease factor: The worst offender on the grease front
In a Tweet: “Unevenly cooked. Bit on the soggy side. Cardboard crust. Tastes cheap.”
Media City, Tel: (04) 4343010. oreganorestaurants.com