Thin crust
The pizza is repeatedly described as thin and crisp, with fresh ingredients and a well-balanced flavour.
Borbone Pizzeria & Caffe, Kite Beach
Jumeirah
Borbone Pizzeria & Caffe is an Italian restaurant by Kite Beach in Jumeirah, known for thin, crisp Roma-style pizza and Italian coffee. Its outdoor seating brings sea views and a relaxed beach stop, while takeaway and delivery make the food easy to enjoy beyond the shore.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,055 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Beach views
Outdoor seating beside Kite Beach adds sea views and an easygoing setting for a meal after time outdoors.
Italian coffee
Coffee is a genuine draw, with customers calling it authentic Italian coffee and a standout part of breakfast visits.
Crisp arancini
The arancini held their crunch during delivery, an unusually useful detail for ordering this fried snack remotely.
Large orders
A 17-pizza birthday order was prepared perfectly on time after strong communication beforehand, useful for beach gatherings.
Fresh salads
The burrata, Caesar, bresaola and rocket salads are repeatedly noted for freshness; one review also found portions generous.
What to Eat at Borbone Pizzeria & Caffe, Kite Beach 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, Kite Beach, 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, Kite Beach, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 7
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Focaccia Net +4
“Every dish, from the fresh and flavorful salads to the warm, aromatic focaccia, was delicious.”
Positive 4Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Every dish, from the fresh and flavorful salads to the warm, aromatic focaccia, was delicious.”June 2026
“The food spectacular! We tacked salad, lasagne and focaccia. We will come back!”January 2026
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Lasagna Net +2
“I had a salad and lasagna — fresh, tasty, and well made.”
Positive 3Negative 1
Review excerpts
“I had a salad and lasagna — fresh, tasty, and well made.”December 2025
“Classic dishes like lasagne and other traditional options come across as well-made and satisfying, with ingredients that taste bright and well balanced.”January 2026
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Arancini Net +2
“The pizza was flavorful with a perfect crust, the arancini were crispy on the outside and rich on the inside, and the coffee was just spot on.”
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“The pizza was flavorful with a perfect crust, the arancini were crispy on the outside and rich on the inside, and the coffee was just spot on.”December 2025
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Bbq chicken pizza Net +2
“I have ordered BBQ Chicken Pizza for take away. The best pizza so far I have ever had in Dubai. Freshly baked and very delicious. Will come back again. Shout out to the chefs, the pizza is just tasty 😋, big size pizzas and good if you are craving for food. Great service, friendly staff, fast and attentive. Highly recommend”
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“I have ordered BBQ Chicken Pizza for take away. The best pizza so far I have ever had in Dubai. Freshly baked and very delicious. Will come back again. Shout out to the chefs, the pizza is just tasty 😋, big size pizzas and good if you are craving for food. Great service, friendly staff, fast and attentive. Highly recommend”July 2024
“I have ordered BBQ Chicken Pizza for take away. The best pizza so far I have ever had in Dubai. Freshly baked and very delicious. Will come back again.”July 2024
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Bbq pizza Net +2
“Highlight was Bbq Pizza and Vegeterian! Highly recommended and best spot at Kite Beach!”
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Review excerpts
“Highlight was Bbq Pizza and Vegeterian! Highly recommended and best spot at Kite Beach!”August 2025
“The BBQ Pizza was excellent, well-balanced, with a perfectly charred crust, high-quality smoky BBQ sauce, and a great cheese blend.”December 2025
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Burata salad Net +2
“The burrata salad was fresh and creamy.”
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Review excerpts
“The burrata salad was fresh and creamy.”December 2025
“Thanks to the chef for burata salad & beef bruschetta, italian spirit brought back to Dubai! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🍕🍝✨”December 2025
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Cesar salad Net +2
“We enjoyed Caesar and Tuna salads as an appetizers and Bresaola & Rocket Foccacia as a main and of course we couldn’t miss our dessert which was chocolate and strawberry waffles-super yummy!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We enjoyed Caesar and Tuna salads as an appetizers and Bresaola & Rocket Foccacia as a main and of course we couldn’t miss our dessert which was chocolate and strawberry waffles-super yummy!”July 2025
“We shared the Cesar Salad and the Bresaola & Rocket. They were super fresh, delicious and very generous with the Cesar which was full of chicken!”December 2025
Honorable mentions (19)
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Beef bruschetta Net +1
“Thanks to the chef for burata salad & beef bruschetta, italian spirit brought back to Dubai! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🍕🍝✨”
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Review excerpts
“Thanks to the chef for burata salad & beef bruschetta, italian spirit brought back to Dubai! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🍕🍝✨”December 2025
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Bresaola & rocket Net +1
“We shared the Cesar Salad and the Bresaola & Rocket. They were super fresh, delicious and very generous with the Cesar which was full of chicken!”
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Review excerpts
“We shared the Cesar Salad and the Bresaola & Rocket. They were super fresh, delicious and very generous with the Cesar which was full of chicken!”December 2025
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Bresaola & rocket foccacia Net +1
“We enjoyed Caesar and Tuna salads as an appetizers and Bresaola & Rocket Foccacia as a main and of course we couldn’t miss our dessert which was chocolate and strawberry waffles-super yummy!”
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Review excerpts
“We enjoyed Caesar and Tuna salads as an appetizers and Bresaola & Rocket Foccacia as a main and of course we couldn’t miss our dessert which was chocolate and strawberry waffles-super yummy!”July 2025
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Calzone Net +1
“Day or night they serve Delicious pizza and calzone by the beach! Friendly staff and real Italian chef ! We ordered Calzone and Pizza diavola and porcini ! Perfect thin crust and fresh ingredients!”
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Review excerpts
“Day or night they serve Delicious pizza and calzone by the beach! Friendly staff and real Italian chef ! We ordered Calzone and Pizza diavola and porcini ! Perfect thin crust and fresh ingredients!”June 2022
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Chocolate and strawberry waffles Net +1
“We enjoyed Caesar and Tuna salads as an appetizers and Bresaola & Rocket Foccacia as a main and of course we couldn’t miss our dessert which was chocolate and strawberry waffles-super yummy!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We enjoyed Caesar and Tuna salads as an appetizers and Bresaola & Rocket Foccacia as a main and of course we couldn’t miss our dessert which was chocolate and strawberry waffles-super yummy!”July 2025
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Dubai-style crepes with pistachio and nutella Net +1
“🌯🇮🇹The Dubai-style crepes with pistachio and Nutella are delicious, very sweet, but perfect if you love dessert-style breakfasts.”
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Review excerpts
“🌯🇮🇹The Dubai-style crepes with pistachio and Nutella are delicious, very sweet, but perfect if you love dessert-style breakfasts.”December 2025
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Focaccia tricolore Net +1
“The Focaccia Tricolore was light and delicious, and the Parmigiana was comforting without feeling heavy.”
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Review excerpts
“The Focaccia Tricolore was light and delicious, and the Parmigiana was comforting without feeling heavy.”December 2025
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Frappe Net +1
“Possibly the best healthy eats place in JBR. Excellent tasty healthy food, with lots of drink and snack options. Waiters are very hospitable, extremely cordial and nice, taking care of all my needs and recommending an amazing summer fruit drink. I was looking for a perfect drink and frappe spot near the beach and I’m so happy I found it ! A MUST VISIT”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Possibly the best healthy eats place in JBR. Excellent tasty healthy food, with lots of drink and snack options. Waiters are very hospitable, extremely cordial and nice, taking care of all my needs and recommending an amazing summer fruit drink. I was looking for a perfect drink and frappe spot near the beach and I’m so happy I found it ! A MUST VISIT”November 2024
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Large pizza with 5 italiano flavours Net +1
“Tried the amazingly delicious large pizza with 5 italiano flavours and it was worth it.”
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“Tried the amazingly delicious large pizza with 5 italiano flavours and it was worth it.”August 2025
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Mushroom pizza Net +1
“We got the vegetarian and the mushroom pizza in medium size. While both pizzas were decent, we didn't feel it was as amazing as the reviews promised (felt the salt was a bit less, but after adding salt it was definitely better!). We definitely liked the mushroom pizza better than the vegetarian one.”
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Review excerpts
“We got the vegetarian and the mushroom pizza in medium size. While both pizzas were decent, we didn't feel it was as amazing as the reviews promised (felt the salt was a bit less, but after adding salt it was definitely better!). We definitely liked the mushroom pizza better than the vegetarian one.”October 2023
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Nutella crepe Net +1
“Went here for breakfast this morning, croissants wasn't available though but their nutella crepe was nice, we ordered some pizza as well, margherita, davialo and truffle.”
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Review excerpts
“Went here for breakfast this morning, croissants wasn't available though but their nutella crepe was nice, we ordered some pizza as well, margherita, davialo and truffle.”October 2022
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Nutella pizza Net +1
“The Nutella pizza really hit the spot.”
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“The Nutella pizza really hit the spot.”November 2025
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Parmigiana Net +1
“The Focaccia Tricolore was light and delicious, and the Parmigiana was comforting without feeling heavy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Focaccia Tricolore was light and delicious, and the Parmigiana was comforting without feeling heavy.”December 2025
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Pizza diavola Net +1
“We ordered Calzone and Pizza diavola and porcini ! Perfect thin crust and fresh ingredients!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered Calzone and Pizza diavola and porcini ! Perfect thin crust and fresh ingredients!”June 2022
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Pizza with smoked cheese Net +1
“Also pizza with smoked cheese - something that never tried before. Very cool and special taste.”
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Review excerpts
“Also pizza with smoked cheese - something that never tried before. Very cool and special taste.”February 2026
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Protein pump Net +1
“What I really loved were the smoothies — especially the protein pump with avocado and vanilla. Very smooth and filling, and the pineapple smoothie was super refreshing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“What I really loved were the smoothies — especially the protein pump with avocado and vanilla. Very smooth and filling, and the pineapple smoothie was super refreshing.”December 2025
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Truffle mushroom pizza Net +1
“The truffle mushroom pizza was rich and flavorful.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The truffle mushroom pizza was rich and flavorful.”December 2025
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Vegetarian pizza Net +1
“We got the vegetarian and the mushroom pizza in medium size. While both pizzas were decent, we didn't feel it was as amazing as the reviews promised (felt the salt was a bit less, but after adding salt it was definitely better!).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We got the vegetarian and the mushroom pizza in medium size. While both pizzas were decent, we didn't feel it was as amazing as the reviews promised (felt the salt was a bit less, but after adding salt it was definitely better!).”October 2023
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Frappuccino Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Also tried the frappuccino which was decent as well.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 4
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Pineapple smoothie Net +1
“What I really loved were the smoothies — especially the protein pump with avocado and vanilla. Very smooth and filling, and the pineapple smoothie was super refreshing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“What I really loved were the smoothies — especially the protein pump with avocado and vanilla. Very smooth and filling, and the pineapple smoothie was super refreshing.”December 2025
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Pistachio coffee Net +1
“The pistachio coffee was great! If you're looking for a delicious meal, you should really stop by this cafe 😍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The pistachio coffee was great! If you're looking for a delicious meal, you should really stop by this cafe 😍”October 2025
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Strawberry lemonade Net +1
“Note: The fresh Strawberry Lemonade is a must!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Note: The fresh Strawberry Lemonade is a must!”December 2025
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Summer fruit drink Net +1
“Possibly the best healthy eats place in JBR. Excellent tasty healthy food, with lots of drink and snack options. Waiters are very hospitable, extremely cordial and nice, taking care of all my needs and recommending an amazing summer fruit drink. I was looking for a perfect drink and frappe spot near the beach and I’m so happy I found it ! A MUST VISIT”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Possibly the best healthy eats place in JBR. Excellent tasty healthy food, with lots of drink and snack options. Waiters are very hospitable, extremely cordial and nice, taking care of all my needs and recommending an amazing summer fruit drink. I was looking for a perfect drink and frappe spot near the beach and I’m so happy I found it ! A MUST VISIT”November 2024
What to Avoid (1)
Drinks 1
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Italian cola Net −1
“They have Italian cola tried for first time and I didn’t like it at all”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“They have Italian cola tried for first time and I didn’t like it at all”October 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Book groups. For a large group, book ahead: one reviewer specifically advised advance booking when visiting with a big party.
Check surcharges. If customising toppings, ask for the final price first; one customer discovered a 13 AED swap fee only on the bill.
Order arancini. Arancini is worth considering for delivery: a reviewer was pleased that it arrived crunchy rather than softened in transit.
Share medium. A medium pizza was described as 12 pieces and enough for two people, despite the menu wording about three slices.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Kite beach - 1 35A St
Umm Suqeim First - Jumeirah 3, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Unannounced fee
One customer was charged an extra 13 AED for changing toppings without being told about the surcharge beforehand.
Sour sauce
One review found the tomato sauce in both the lasagna and pizza extremely sour.
No indoor tables
There are no tables inside, so seating is outdoors or in the neighbouring restaurant.
Order delay
A customer had to ask whether the food was being cooked after the order was not initially put through.
Cola choice
The drinks list does not include Coca-Cola or Pepsi, and one customer disliked the Italian cola offered instead.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
74 AED
pizza
“I recently ordered a pizza at Barbone Pizzeria for 74 AED”Google review · May 2026
13 AED
swapping out the toppings
“However, when the bill arrived, I was charged an extra 13 AED just for swapping out the toppings, even though all the standard pizzas on the menu cost the exact same”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Borbone Pizzeria & Caffe is a casual Italian restaurant beside Kite Beach in Jumeirah, with outdoor seating, beach views and a menu that works for anything from coffee and breakfast to a post-cycle pizza. The thin, crisp pizza is the main draw, while Italian sandwiches, burrata salad and focaccia give you alternatives when you want something lighter or smaller. Several reviews point to particular standouts.
The truffle mushroom pizza is described as rich and flavorful, BBQ Pizza gets praise for its charred crust and smoky sauce, and arancini reportedly arrived crunchy even on delivery. Coffee is another strong reason to stop by, especially in the morning; reviews also mention Nutella pizza, pistachio coffee and dessert-style pistachio-and-Nutella crepes. The setting is breezy rather than indoor and formal: one customer noted there are no tables inside, while others enjoyed the outdoor atmosphere and views.
It can be busy, so large groups should book ahead. The restaurant also handled a 17-pizza birthday order on time, suggesting it can manage planned gatherings. There are a few details to check.
One diner reported an undisclosed 13 AED topping-swap fee, and another found the tomato sauce unusually sour. Coca-Cola and Pepsi are not available; the Italian cola received mixed feedback.