Kids’ masterclass
Children can make pizza from scratch, choose toppings, bake it and receive a chef diploma at the end.
Dodo Pizza
Al Nahda
Dodo Pizza is a pizza restaurant in Al Nahda serving freshly baked pizzas alongside pasta, rice bowls and combos. Its standout experience is the kids’ pizza-making activity, where children prepare and bake their own pizza and, in some sessions, receive a chef diploma.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
436 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Crisp crust
Several reviews highlight a light, crispy crust, including on delivered pizzas with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and pepperoni.
Fast delivery
One delivery reached the customer in under 30 minutes, while another review reported food arriving within 15 minutes.
Family setting
Birthday parties and play dates are supported by kids’ activities, games and a thoughtfully curated kids’ menu.
Clean interior
Reviews describe the seating area and kitchen as clean, with a modern, cozy atmosphere for casual meals.
Distinct flavours
Chicken Ranch, Dynamite Chicken, Butter Chicken and Truffle pizzas are specifically praised for their flavour or execution.
What to Eat at Dodo Pizza 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 Dodo Pizza, 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.
These items at Dodo Pizza got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 9
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Chicken ranch pizza Net +2
“The Chicken Ranch pizza is particularly flavorsome.”
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Review excerpts
“The Chicken Ranch pizza is particularly flavorsome.”June 2024
“I especially loved their Margherita or Chicken Ranch pizza, which was cooked to perfection.”May 2025
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Margherita Net +2
“The menu has something for everyone, from classic favorites like Margherita to unique, custom creations.”
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Review excerpts
“The menu has something for everyone, from classic favorites like Margherita to unique, custom creations.”August 2024
“I especially loved their Margherita or Chicken Ranch pizza, which was cooked to perfection.”May 2025
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Butter chicken pizza Net +1
“I tried the Dynamite Chicken Pizza and Butter Chicken Pizza—the taste, texture, quality, and crust were all excellent.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried the Dynamite Chicken Pizza and Butter Chicken Pizza—the taste, texture, quality, and crust were all excellent.”May 2025
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Chicken pizza Net +1
“I wonder on the pizza day the days for a dynamite. Chicken pizza was really amazing. The dough was absolutely soft and fresh. It was not something like we had in other pizza branches. But they make adult everyday fresh and do has like freshness. We could not leave it as usually. The do is LA has some left over. But at this pizza joint the pizza the sauce. The chicken, everything goes absolutely perfect perfectly matching. The days was really well and the fresh cooked pizza they serve. There is very nice. The interior is also very soothing and very fun. The place has a lot of parking in front of the AR. Send so overall the experience was really good will surely visit again”
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Review excerpts
“I wonder on the pizza day the days for a dynamite. Chicken pizza was really amazing. The dough was absolutely soft and fresh. It was not something like we had in other pizza branches. But they make adult everyday fresh and do has like freshness. We could not leave it as usually. The do is LA has some left over. But at this pizza joint the pizza the sauce. The chicken, everything goes absolutely perfect perfectly matching. The days was really well and the fresh cooked pizza they serve. There is very nice. The interior is also very soothing and very fun. The place has a lot of parking in front of the AR. Send so overall the experience was really good will surely visit again”February 2025
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Dodo pizza Net +1
“The standout dish is their Dodo pizza, available in four different variations, each worth trying.”
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Review excerpts
“The standout dish is their Dodo pizza, available in four different variations, each worth trying.”June 2024
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Dynamite chicken pizza Net +1
“I tried the Dynamite Chicken Pizza and Butter Chicken Pizza—the taste, texture, quality, and crust were all excellent.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried the Dynamite Chicken Pizza and Butter Chicken Pizza—the taste, texture, quality, and crust were all excellent.”May 2025
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Family combo Net +1
“The food was great. We ordered the family combo, and the salad was enticing and filling. The pizza was different and tasted great. However, the menu was limited for families.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was great. We ordered the family combo, and the salad was enticing and filling. The pizza was different and tasted great. However, the menu was limited for families.”July 2024
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Fresh garlic bread Net +1
“Additionally, the fresh garlic bread, with its inviting aroma, will tantalize your taste buds. The bread itself is super soft and light, generously topped, making it a delight to eat.”
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Review excerpts
“Additionally, the fresh garlic bread, with its inviting aroma, will tantalize your taste buds. The bread itself is super soft and light, generously topped, making it a delight to eat.”June 2024
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Moon pizza Net +1
“The Moon Pizza was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly baked.”
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Review excerpts
“The Moon Pizza was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly baked.”February 2025
What to Avoid (6)
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Cheese sticks with garlic paste Net −1
“Saw all these 5 star reviews and ordered the meal for two (spicy chicken ranch) with garlic bread (got cheese sticks with garlic paste instead) (chocolate scrolls tasted so awful I couldn’t even have one) the taste was extremely bland and unpleasant.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Saw all these 5 star reviews and ordered the meal for two (spicy chicken ranch) with garlic bread (got cheese sticks with garlic paste instead) (chocolate scrolls tasted so awful I couldn’t even have one) the taste was extremely bland and unpleasant.”December 2024
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Chocolate scrolls Net −1
“Saw all these 5 star reviews and ordered the meal for two (spicy chicken ranch) with garlic bread (got cheese sticks with garlic paste instead) (chocolate scrolls tasted so awful I couldn’t even have one) the taste was extremely bland and unpleasant.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Saw all these 5 star reviews and ordered the meal for two (spicy chicken ranch) with garlic bread (got cheese sticks with garlic paste instead) (chocolate scrolls tasted so awful I couldn’t even have one) the taste was extremely bland and unpleasant.”December 2024
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Dodo flavoured pizza Net −1
“Best crust and good flavours. Dodo flavoured pizza was awful.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Best crust and good flavours. Dodo flavoured pizza was awful.”May 2026
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Half and half thin crust Net −1
“Ordered the half and half thin crust. They have very interesting flavours but the execution is just not it. It’s more of a flatbread than a pizza - super dry and no base sauce. Disappointing, especially given the price to quality ratio.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered the half and half thin crust. They have very interesting flavours but the execution is just not it. It’s more of a flatbread than a pizza - super dry and no base sauce. Disappointing, especially given the price to quality ratio.”May 2025
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Meal for two (spicy chicken ranch) Net −1
“Saw all these 5 star reviews and ordered the meal for two (spicy chicken ranch) with garlic bread (got cheese sticks with garlic paste instead) (chocolate scrolls tasted so awful I couldn’t even have one) the taste was extremely bland and unpleasant.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Saw all these 5 star reviews and ordered the meal for two (spicy chicken ranch) with garlic bread (got cheese sticks with garlic paste instead) (chocolate scrolls tasted so awful I couldn’t even have one) the taste was extremely bland and unpleasant.”December 2024
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Mozzarella cheese sticks Net −1
“Other than the quality of bread, Taste is no good. Mozzarella cheese sticks is same as pizza no difference. Over rated restaurant.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Other than the quality of bread, Taste is no good. Mozzarella cheese sticks is same as pizza no difference. Over rated restaurant.”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Use the app. Check the Dodo Mobile app before ordering: one review reports 50% off the first two orders, capped at 30 AED.
Check promotions. Ask about active offers at the counter rather than assuming staff will explain table promotions.
Book kids’ activities. For a birthday or family outing, arrange the kids’ masterclass ahead of time; reviews describe it as a structured hands-on activity.
Visit off-peak. If you want a quicker dine-in experience, consider avoiding rush hours, when one review reported slower service.
Check parking. Drivers can look for RTA parking nearby; one review specifically mentions its availability as a convenience.
Plan the visit
Practical details
19A St
Al Nahda Second - Al Nahda, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
App payments
One customer reported that a discount code appeared accepted but the app charged the full amount, while the call centre was difficult to reach.
Inconsistent quality
A repeat customer said taste, portion size and filling amounts varied between visits.
Thin crust
One half-and-half thin-crust order was described as dry and flatbread-like, with no base sauce.
Warm interior
A birthday-party review found the restaurant quite warm and suggested improving the air conditioning.
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The Bottom Line
Dodo Pizza in Al Nahda is a casual pizza restaurant with a strong family angle. You can order freshly baked pizzas, pasta and combos, or bring children for the pizza-making masterclass. Kids prepare, bake and eat their own creations, and one review says participants receive a pizza chef diploma, making the activity more substantial than a quick colouring-style diversion.
The food feedback is generally strongest on freshness, flavour and crust. Chicken Ranch, Dynamite Chicken, Butter Chicken and Truffle pizzas all receive specific praise, while delivered pizzas have been described as hot with a light, crispy crust. The setting is usually reported as clean, modern and cozy.
Birthday parties and play dates benefit from games and a kids’ menu, although one family found the seating exposed to passers-by and another found the interior warm. Delivery can be quick, with reports ranging from 15 minutes to under 30 minutes. Check the app for introductory discounts and confirm current promotions at the counter.
There are a few cautions: a customer reported being charged full price after an app discount appeared accepted, and others described difficulty changing orders or inconsistent portions and flavour. Thin-crust execution also received a notably poor review, so preferences may vary by pizza and visit.