Neapolitan Dough
The pizzas use Neapolitan-style dough, with one reviewer noting airy, crispy edges and a thin centre.
Dar Artisan Pizzeria
Al Barsha South
Dar Artisan Pizzeria is a compact Al Barsha South spot for Neapolitan-style pizza with Levantine-inspired combinations. The truffle short ribs pizza and waraq enab pizza are two of the more distinctive orders mentioned by customers, alongside a relaxed, welcoming dine-in atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
110 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Short Ribs
The truffle short ribs pizza is repeatedly singled out, including by a customer who usually does not like short ribs.
Waraq Enab
Waraq enab pizza is an unusual standout: grape vine leaves are used in a combination several customers found surprisingly delicious.
Arrabiata Pasta
The arrabiata pasta was rated the highlight of one meal, ahead of the pizzas and sides.
Fresh Lemonade
The lemonade is described as fresh and refreshing, with cherry and peach versions both mentioned.
Quick Service
One reviewer received the order in five minutes, helped by the restaurant’s very hot pizza oven.
Warm Welcome
Reviews often describe attentive, friendly service that makes the compact dining room feel welcoming.
Distinctive Setting
The Palestinian-themed design and the food-truck-zone location give the restaurant a distinctive casual setting.
What to Eat at Dar Artisan Pizzeria 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 Dar Artisan Pizzeria, 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 Dar Artisan Pizzeria, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 3
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Warak enab pizza Net +6
“Warak enab pizza, interesting combination! Loved it. Our waiter Sami was great:)”
Positive 7Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Warak enab pizza, interesting combination! Loved it. Our waiter Sami was great:)”December 2024
“Wara3nab pizza truly was delicious! You have to try it😋 Also the service was excellent, huge thanks to Sammy for being a great waiter!”January 2025
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Burrata pizza Net +2
“Amazing food and highly recommend the burrata pizza.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing food and highly recommend the burrata pizza.”May 2025
“Buratta pizza tastes so good here. One of the best pizzas I ever tried in Dubai. Darshan was attentive to small details.”December 2024
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Spicy pepperoni Net +2
“Best Pizza I've ever tried:- Truffle Ribs ✅ Beef N' Jam ✅ Spicy Pepperoni ✅”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best Pizza I've ever tried:- Truffle Ribs ✅ Beef N' Jam ✅ Spicy Pepperoni ✅”March 2025
“Their short rib truffle, spicy pepperoni and musakhan pizzas are excellent.”April 2025
Honorable mentions (9)
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Chicken milanese Net +1
“The chicken Milanese was decent, but nothing memorable.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The chicken Milanese was decent, but nothing memorable.”April 2025
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Chicken ranch Net +1
“Truffle ribs and chicken ranch are my kids favourite of this place so, i keep coming back in eventually, you guys are great! Keep it up. We will see you soon again. Once my kids are hungry again 💫”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Truffle ribs and chicken ranch are my kids favourite of this place so, i keep coming back in eventually, you guys are great! Keep it up. We will see you soon again. Once my kids are hungry again 💫”July 2025
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Musakhan Net +1
“Their short rib truffle, spicy pepperoni and musakhan pizzas are excellent.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their short rib truffle, spicy pepperoni and musakhan pizzas are excellent.”April 2025
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Spicy grilled chicken ranch Net +1
“Their Spicy Grilled Chicken Ranch is absolutely sensational.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their Spicy Grilled Chicken Ranch is absolutely sensational.”February 2025
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Steak pizza Net +1
“Sammy is a wonderful waiter recommended the steak pizza it was good, I recommend this place for pizza lovers”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Sammy is a wonderful waiter recommended the steak pizza it was good, I recommend this place for pizza lovers”February 2025
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Sweet fries Net +1
“The sweet fries were a solid 9/10 — we usually prefer spicy over sweet, but they still tasted really nice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The sweet fries were a solid 9/10 — we usually prefer spicy over sweet, but they still tasted really nice.”May 2025
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Sweet potato fries Net +1
“Sweet potato fries over the regular one.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Sweet potato fries over the regular one.”April 2025
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Truffle regatoni Net +1
“Truffles fries were mid, truffle regatoni was good, but better with salt & Parmesan.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Truffles fries were mid, truffle regatoni was good, but better with salt & Parmesan.”February 2025
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Truffles fries Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Truffles fries were mid, truffle regatoni was good, but better with salt & Parmesan.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 2
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Margarita Net +2
“Good food tried the margarita pizza it was so good we were served by samwy he’s such a nice employee”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Good food tried the margarita pizza it was so good we were served by samwy he’s such a nice employee”May 2025
“So good! Waraq enab pizza was the highlight, margarita next.”February 2025
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Cherry lemonade Net +1
“Cherry lemonade was great.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Cherry lemonade was great.”February 2025
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Crispy chicken ranch Net −1
“2- crispy chicken ranch. Chicken is grilled and not crispy. All you taste in this pizza is spicy.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“2- crispy chicken ranch. Chicken is grilled and not crispy. All you taste in this pizza is spicy.”January 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Order Short Ribs. Start with the truffle short ribs pizza; it is one of the clearest recurring favourites in the reviews.
Share Pizza. One pizza may suit two hungry diners, so consider sharing before ordering several mains.
Check Drinks. If ordering a canned soft drink, check the date before drinking it, after one customer reported an expired can.
Expect Compact. Dine-in seating is limited to a few tables, making this more suitable for a quick meal than a spacious restaurant visit.
Try Hot Honey. Ask for hot honey with the short ribs pizza if you enjoy a sweet-spicy finish.
Plan the visit
Practical details
36RH+372 - Street 100
Al Barsha South First - Al Barsha South, Dubai
| Mon | 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Expired Drink
One customer reported receiving an expired soft-drink can and felt the response lacked concern or apology.
Phone Issue
A recent review says the restaurant’s phone was not working, which can make contact difficult.
Chaotic Surroundings
The food-truck area can feel hectic, with cars and trucks moving around the dining area.
Heavy Dough
One otherwise positive review found the truffle ribs pizza dough heavier than preferred.
Cooking Miss
A customer reported pizza that was undercooked, with raw dough and unmelted cheese; this appears alongside more positive cooking feedback.
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The Bottom Line
Dar Artisan Pizzeria is a compact Al Barsha South restaurant focused on Neapolitan-style pizza, with a concise menu that also includes pasta. The truffle short ribs pizza is the safest starting point: several diners praise it, and one reviewer says it converted them despite not usually liking short ribs. Waraq enab pizza is the more adventurous choice, pairing pizza with grape vine leaves, while burrata pizza, spicy pepperoni and chicken ranch also receive favourable mentions.
The dough can be a real strength. One customer described airy, crispy edges and a thin centre, and another liked the crispy dough on the spicy honey pizza. The arrabiata pasta was called the highlight of one meal, while lemonade was described as fresh and refreshing.
A single pizza may be enough for two very hungry people, so sharing can make sense. The few tables create a cosy, quick-meal setup rather than a spacious dining room, and the Palestinian-themed design adds character. There are a couple of cautions.
One review reported raw dough and unmelted cheese, while another found the dough heavy. A separate customer received an expired canned drink, so check the date before drinking. The surrounding food-truck zone can also be chaotic, with vehicles moving in and out.
The restaurant phone was reported as unreliable, so contacting it in advance may be difficult.