Crisp crust
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Borbone Pizzeria & Caffe, Al Barsha
Al Barsha South
Borbone Pizzeria & Caffe is an Italian street-food spot in Al Barsha South, with a menu centred on pizza, salads, pasta and café-style breakfast items. Reviews make the thin, crisp-crusted pizzas and the pistachio croissant especially tempting, while the cozy setting also suits a relaxed sit-down meal.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
386 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh toppings
Fresh, generous toppings and a rich, tangy tomato sauce are recurring strengths across the pizza reviews.
Delivery quality
Several customers received pizzas warm, fresh and still crisp, including a large order delivered through an app.
Breakfast choice
The breakfast menu has plenty of food and drink options, with the pistachio croissant singled out as a standout.
Cozy setting
The café has comfortable seating, natural light and a cozy, stylish interior that reviewers found suitable for lingering.
Fresh focaccia
The focaccia has been praised for its crisp crust and tender crumb, making it a worthwhile non-pizza order.
What to Eat at Borbone Pizzeria & Caffe, Al Barsha How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Borbone Pizzeria & Caffe, Al Barsha, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Borbone Pizzeria & Caffe, Al Barsha, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Lasagna Net +5
“Really nice salad and lasagna. Would recommend for a nice lunch or light dinner by the JBR lights”
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Review excerpts
“Really nice salad and lasagna. Would recommend for a nice lunch or light dinner by the JBR lights”December 2024
“As a main course we had lasagna the portions are very large with a perfect Italian taste in an oriental country.”December 2024
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Mont blanc pizza Net +3
“The homemade lasagna and Mont Blanc pizza are must-haves—fresh and flavorful. Highly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
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“The homemade lasagna and Mont Blanc pizza are must-haves—fresh and flavorful. Highly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”July 2024
“Absolutely amazing pizza🤤 thin crust base and delicious toppings ❤️ best pizza ❤️ I love that you can choose different toppings in one box👍🏻 great idea, my favorite is signature mont blanc and cheese&mushrooms”July 2024
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Buratta salad Net +2
“Really tasty food🤤reminded me of my trip to Naples 🥰 loved it! Try Buratta salad and parmigiana 🤌🏼”
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Review excerpts
“Really tasty food🤤reminded me of my trip to Naples 🥰 loved it! Try Buratta salad and parmigiana 🤌🏼”December 2024
“Very tasty Italian food. Daviola Pizza with salami is my absolute favourite. Also BBQ chicken pizza and burrata salad are delicious!”September 2023
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Diavola Net +2
“I order Diavola Pizza and watermelon juice . Pizza was so delicious”
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Review excerpts
“I order Diavola Pizza and watermelon juice . Pizza was so delicious”September 2025
“Very flavorful and fresh toppings. The base had a nice crunch as well. My food came a bit cold so I’m sure it would had been even better hot. Will try the dine in experience next time. I ordered online, and i must say that the portion size information is very ambiguous. U don’t really know what the size of “a slice” is when u see a picture of a large pizza only. Is that pizza cut in 2 or 16 slices (and u get one of them)? So i ordered myself 2 “slices” (one Diavola and one Capricciosa).”July 2025
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Focaccia Net +2
“The focaccia was simply amazing - crispy crust and tender crumb, perfectly baked.”
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Review excerpts
“The focaccia was simply amazing - crispy crust and tender crumb, perfectly baked.”December 2024
“The focaccia was fresh and delicious.”December 2024
Honorable mentions (16)
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Bbq chicken pizza Net +1
“Very tasty Italian food. Daviola Pizza with salami is my absolute favourite. Also BBQ chicken pizza and burrata salad are delicious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very tasty Italian food. Daviola Pizza with salami is my absolute favourite. Also BBQ chicken pizza and burrata salad are delicious!”September 2023
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Beef salami pizza Net +1
“The five-star experience began with a mouthwatering Beef Salami Pizza that was loaded with flavor and perfectly cooked.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The five-star experience began with a mouthwatering Beef Salami Pizza that was loaded with flavor and perfectly cooked.”July 2024
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Burrata Net +1
“The burrata was also 10/10.”
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Review excerpts
“The burrata was also 10/10.”December 2024
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Capricciosa Net +1
“Very flavorful and fresh toppings. The base had a nice crunch as well. My food came a bit cold so I’m sure it would had been even better hot. Will try the dine in experience next time. I ordered online, and i must say that the portion size information is very ambiguous. U don’t really know what the size of “a slice” is when u see a picture of a large pizza only. Is that pizza cut in 2 or 16 slices (and u get one of them)? So i ordered myself 2 “slices” (one Diavola and one Capricciosa).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very flavorful and fresh toppings. The base had a nice crunch as well. My food came a bit cold so I’m sure it would had been even better hot. Will try the dine in experience next time. I ordered online, and i must say that the portion size information is very ambiguous. U don’t really know what the size of “a slice” is when u see a picture of a large pizza only. Is that pizza cut in 2 or 16 slices (and u get one of them)? So i ordered myself 2 “slices” (one Diavola and one Capricciosa).”July 2025
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Capriciossa pizza Net +1
“I ordered Capriciossa pizza and lasagna and both was amazing,so delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered Capriciossa pizza and lasagna and both was amazing,so delicious.”August 2024
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Chicken barbecue pizzas Net +1
“I ordered the Chicken Barbecue and Veg pizzas. Both were delicious, with the perfect balance of flavors.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the Chicken Barbecue and Veg pizzas. Both were delicious, with the perfect balance of flavors.”July 2024
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Chocolate and pistachio ice cream flavours Net +1
“The chocolate and pistachio ice cream flavours were definitely the best and authentic Italian ice cream I tried in Dubai.”
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Review excerpts
“The chocolate and pistachio ice cream flavours were definitely the best and authentic Italian ice cream I tried in Dubai.”July 2024
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Classic margherita Net +1
“Whether you're a fan of the classic Margherita or prefer something more adventurous like their specialty pies, each slice is a delicious journey through the flavors of Italy.”
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Review excerpts
“Whether you're a fan of the classic Margherita or prefer something more adventurous like their specialty pies, each slice is a delicious journey through the flavors of Italy.”August 2024
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Daviola pizza with salami Net +1
“Very tasty Italian food. Daviola Pizza with salami is my absolute favourite. Also BBQ chicken pizza and burrata salad are delicious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very tasty Italian food. Daviola Pizza with salami is my absolute favourite. Also BBQ chicken pizza and burrata salad are delicious!”September 2023
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Funghi pizza Net +1
“Ordered funghi pizza, incredibly flavorful with fresh mushrooms and perfect crust, as well as tomatoes and burrata pizza.”
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Review excerpts
“Ordered funghi pizza, incredibly flavorful with fresh mushrooms and perfect crust, as well as tomatoes and burrata pizza.”July 2024
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Parmigiana Net +1
“Really tasty food🤤reminded me of my trip to Naples 🥰 loved it! Try Buratta salad and parmigiana 🤌🏼”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Really tasty food🤤reminded me of my trip to Naples 🥰 loved it! Try Buratta salad and parmigiana 🤌🏼”December 2024
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Pistachio croissant Net +1
“Recommend to try pistachio croissant, it’s very delicious and tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“Recommend to try pistachio croissant, it’s very delicious and tasty.”December 2024
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Truffle pizza Net +1
“Good good good value. Like the truffle pizza one. They gave also watermelon to us. Nice in hot weather🐦⬛”
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“Good good good value. Like the truffle pizza one. They gave also watermelon to us. Nice in hot weather🐦⬛”July 2024
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Tuna salad Net +1
“The accompanying Tuna Salad was a refreshing delight, with fresh ingredients that made it truly stand out.”
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Review excerpts
“The accompanying Tuna Salad was a refreshing delight, with fresh ingredients that made it truly stand out.”July 2024
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Tuna sandwich Net +1
“I ordered a tuna sandwich, and it was absolutely delicious. The bread was fresh, the tuna was perfectly seasoned, and the portion was just right.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered a tuna sandwich, and it was absolutely delicious. The bread was fresh, the tuna was perfectly seasoned, and the portion was just right.”December 2024
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Caesar salad Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Besides being located close to the beach, we had the opportunity to choose to taste the Caesar salad which is the best Caesar salad I have eaten in Dubai along with a strawberry lemonade which complemented it perfectly.”
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Review excerpts
“Besides being located close to the beach, we had the opportunity to choose to taste the Caesar salad which is the best Caesar salad I have eaten in Dubai along with a strawberry lemonade which complemented it perfectly.”December 2024
Drinks 2
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Spanish coffee Net +1
“Great food and staff! Calming ambience and highly recommend the Spanish coffee and pastry!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Great food and staff! Calming ambience and highly recommend the Spanish coffee and pastry!”November 2024
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Strawberry lemonade Net +1
“Besides being located close to the beach, we had the opportunity to choose to taste the Caesar salad which is the best Caesar salad I have eaten in Dubai along with a strawberry lemonade which complemented it perfectly.”
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Review excerpts
“Besides being located close to the beach, we had the opportunity to choose to taste the Caesar salad which is the best Caesar salad I have eaten in Dubai along with a strawberry lemonade which complemented it perfectly.”December 2024
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Calzone Net −1
“There are 4 small slices of salami in the calzone - I took one bite and the salami on one half was gone.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“There are 4 small slices of salami in the calzone - I took one bite and the salami on one half was gone.”October 2024
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Rice balls Net −1
“We order rice balls a we found a disgusting cooked worm in one rice ball! .... that s unacceptable and definitively let us doubt on the kitchen cleaning and safety !”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We order rice balls a we found a disgusting cooked worm in one rice ball! .... that s unacceptable and definitively let us doubt on the kitchen cleaning and safety !”August 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Clarify slices. If ordering online, ask how large a 'slice' is first; one reviewer found the photos and portion description ambiguous.
Try dine-in. For the best temperature, consider dining in rather than ordering online; one customer said the delivered food arrived a bit cold.
Order breakfast. Breakfast is worth considering, especially the pistachio croissant, which a reviewer specifically recommended.
Try Mont Blanc. The Mont Blanc pizza is a strong starting point if you like juicy, flavorful pizzas with thin dough.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Police Station
Al Barsha South First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery temperature
One online order arrived a bit cold, and another customer reported receiving a completely cold pizza.
Size confusion
Online 'slice' portions were unclear because the ordering images did not explain how large one slice would be.
Food safety
A customer reported finding a cooked worm in a rice ball and questioned the kitchen's cleanliness and safety.
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The Bottom Line
Borbone Pizzeria & Caffe is an Italian street-food restaurant in Al Barsha South where pizza is the main draw. The reviews point to thin, crisp bases, fresh toppings and a tangy tomato sauce, with the Diavola, Capricciosa, Mont Blanc and Chicken Barbecue pizzas all receiving specific praise. The focaccia is another good choice, described as crisp outside with a tender crumb.
There is enough beyond pizza for a fuller meal: customers mention lasagna, salads, burrata salad and parmigiana, while breakfast brings a broad choice of drinks and food. The pistachio croissant is a recurring café recommendation. For dessert, one delivery review praised the chocolate and pistachio ice cream.
The setting is cozy and stylish, with natural light and comfortable seating, so it works for a casual lunch, coffee or an unhurried dinner. Service is commonly described as attentive and welcoming. Delivery can also work well—some pizzas arrived fresh, warm and crisp—but temperature was inconsistent in two reports.
Online, check what “a slice” means before ordering, since the portion imagery was unclear to one customer. One serious review reported a cooked worm in a rice ball, so that isolated food-safety complaint is worth keeping in mind.