Neapolitan pizza
The pizzas use large, light bases with charred edges; several reviewers found them close to what they ate in Naples.
L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele JBR
Dubai Marina
L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele JBR is a Neapolitan pizza restaurant in Dubai Marina, set along the JBR promenade with views towards the sea and Ain Dubai. Reviews point especially to its large wood-fired pizzas, including the Diavola and truffle-topped options.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
2,541 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Diavola standout
The Pizza Diavola is a 14-inch pie with thick spicy salami, mozzarella, pecorino and basil.
Sea views
The JBR setting gives the meal a strong visual draw, with reported views of the sea and Ain Dubai.
Truffle options
The Tartufo Pizza is repeatedly singled out, with one diner specifically noting fresh truffle and a rich, fragrant flavour.
Family feature
A soft play area is available for young children, adding a practical family-friendly touch.
Fast service
Some visits report quick, attentive service, including a lunch where pizza and pasta recommendations arrived promptly.
What to Eat at L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele JBR 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 L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele JBR, 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 L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele JBR, 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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Diavola Net +4
“What to order : Look for the Diavola and Genova pizza. The pizzas here are as luxurious. Perfectly cooked, 'Leapordy' crust that comes out of a custom brick oven looking like an inflatable pool: An airy, outer cornicione puffs to the max with charred bubbles, while its softer middle holds up to dollops of mozzarella and whole leaves of fresh basil and spicy salami. Ingredients are rich and authentic. The toppings are liberally applied and the sauces are perfect. The size of pizzas is so satisfying and the options are all top notch.”
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“What to order : Look for the Diavola and Genova pizza. The pizzas here are as luxurious. Perfectly cooked, 'Leapordy' crust that comes out of a custom brick oven looking like an inflatable pool: An airy, outer cornicione puffs to the max with charred bubbles, while its softer middle holds up to dollops of mozzarella and whole leaves of fresh basil and spicy salami. Ingredients are rich and authentic. The toppings are liberally applied and the sauces are perfect. The size of pizzas is so satisfying and the options are all top notch.”December 2024
“The Pizza Diavola 90AED (9/10). This pizza was a true winner. I was glad that it arrived last. It is almost too big for one person, but it is thin enough that you can finish it, if you don’t order anything else. Remember it is 14-inch, topped with tomato sauce, Agerola mozzarella cheese, spicy spianata salami, pecorino cheese, basil, and soy oil, every bite was bursting with flavor. I was so happy that they sliced the Salami thick which I didn’t see on any other pizza in Dubai. Those slices of salami added an enjoyable taste with every bite. I would have given the Diavola a perfect score if the crust had been slightly crispier.”June 2023
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Lasagna Net +2
“Perfect wood-fire crust of the pizzas. lasagna is very rich and cheesy, tartufo and margherita are yum! You can really taste the premium truffle in it, as well as the pasta bolognese.”
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“Perfect wood-fire crust of the pizzas. lasagna is very rich and cheesy, tartufo and margherita are yum! You can really taste the premium truffle in it, as well as the pasta bolognese.”May 2026
“The food is so great that I have yet to try their mains as I can never ever skip their Lasagna and Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese that really makes everyone goes “Mamma Mia”.”June 2026
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Tiramisu Net +2
“Tiramisu: 4/5”
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“Tiramisu: 4/5”July 2025
“We had the margherita, diavola, capricciosa, tiramisu and the gelato. All were great!”January 2026
Honorable mentions (26)
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Carbonara Net +1
“The Carbonara was another winner, creamy and comforting without feeling heavy.”
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“The Carbonara was another winner, creamy and comforting without feeling heavy.”January 2026
“I ordered the Zola Pizza, and the Carbonara and latte so fresh—best pizzza I tasted”November 2025
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Capricciosa Net +1
“We had the margherita, diavola, capricciosa, tiramisu and the gelato. All were great!”
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“We had the margherita, diavola, capricciosa, tiramisu and the gelato. All were great!”January 2026
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Coconut tiramisu Net +1
“The coconut tiramisu was out of this world.”
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“The coconut tiramisu was out of this world.”April 2025
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Doppia margherita pizza Net +1
“WOW, this place was great - I haven't tasted such delicious food in a long while! There were 2 of us: we each had a non-alcoholic drink (mint Mojito & gingerale) and we shared the spinach salad with a little drizzle of oil and balsamic vinegar, followed by a doppia Margherita pizza that we couldn't finish and took the rest back to our hotel to share with a friend.”
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“WOW, this place was great - I haven't tasted such delicious food in a long while! There were 2 of us: we each had a non-alcoholic drink (mint Mojito & gingerale) and we shared the spinach salad with a little drizzle of oil and balsamic vinegar, followed by a doppia Margherita pizza that we couldn't finish and took the rest back to our hotel to share with a friend.”November 2025
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Eggplant parmigiana appetizer Net +1
“Their eggplant parmigiana appetizer is so good and fulfilling.”
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“Their eggplant parmigiana appetizer is so good and fulfilling.”January 2026
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Gelato Net +1
“We had the margherita, diavola, capricciosa, tiramisu and the gelato. All were great!”
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“We had the margherita, diavola, capricciosa, tiramisu and the gelato. All were great!”January 2026
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Italian gelato Net +1
“The salads, cappuccino and italian gelato are very genuine.”
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“The salads, cappuccino and italian gelato are very genuine.”February 2024
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Maradona Net +1
“Great pizzas, the Burrata, Maradona, and the Diavola are some my favorites and I have yet to try the Truffle (I hope in my next visit -God willing-).”
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“Great pizzas, the Burrata, Maradona, and the Diavola are some my favorites and I have yet to try the Truffle (I hope in my next visit -God willing-).”June 2026
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Parmigiana Net +1
“Parmigiana: 5/5”
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“Parmigiana: 5/5”July 2025
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Parmigiana di melanzane Net +1
“We first tried the Parmigiana di melanzane 70AED (6/10). While it was a decent dish, I had better versions. Even though it is one of my favorite dishes in Italian restaurants I won’t order it again here.”
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“We first tried the Parmigiana di melanzane 70AED (6/10). While it was a decent dish, I had better versions. Even though it is one of my favorite dishes in Italian restaurants I won’t order it again here.”June 2023
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Pasta bolognese Net +1
“Perfect wood-fire crust of the pizzas. lasagna is very rich and cheesy, tartufo and margherita are yum! You can really taste the premium truffle in it, as well as the pasta bolognese.”
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“Perfect wood-fire crust of the pizzas. lasagna is very rich and cheesy, tartufo and margherita are yum! You can really taste the premium truffle in it, as well as the pasta bolognese.”May 2026
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Spinach salad Net +1
“WOW, this place was great - I haven't tasted such delicious food in a long while! There were 2 of us: we each had a non-alcoholic drink (mint Mojito & gingerale) and we shared the spinach salad with a little drizzle of oil and balsamic vinegar, followed by a doppia Margherita pizza that we couldn't finish and took the rest back to our hotel to share with a friend.”
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“WOW, this place was great - I haven't tasted such delicious food in a long while! There were 2 of us: we each had a non-alcoholic drink (mint Mojito & gingerale) and we shared the spinach salad with a little drizzle of oil and balsamic vinegar, followed by a doppia Margherita pizza that we couldn't finish and took the rest back to our hotel to share with a friend.”November 2025
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Steak Net +1
“The steak is very tasty, soft and juicy.”
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“The steak is very tasty, soft and juicy.”February 2024
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Summer sangrias Net +1
“The summer sangrias we ordered were perfect.”
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“The summer sangrias we ordered were perfect.”May 2025
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Tagliatelle alla bolognese Net +1
“The food is so great that I have yet to try their mains as I can never ever skip their Lasagna and Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese that really makes everyone goes “Mamma Mia”.”
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“The food is so great that I have yet to try their mains as I can never ever skip their Lasagna and Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese that really makes everyone goes “Mamma Mia”.”June 2026
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Tartufo Net +1
“Perfect wood-fire crust of the pizzas. lasagna is very rich and cheesy, tartufo and margherita are yum! You can really taste the premium truffle in it, as well as the pasta bolognese.”
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“Perfect wood-fire crust of the pizzas. lasagna is very rich and cheesy, tartufo and margherita are yum! You can really taste the premium truffle in it, as well as the pasta bolognese.”May 2026
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Tartufo pizza Net +1
“Then came the Tartufo Pizza, and wow. Easily the highlight of the night. Rich, fragrant, and absolutely mouthwatering. If you love truffle, this is a must-order.”
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“Then came the Tartufo Pizza, and wow. Easily the highlight of the night. Rich, fragrant, and absolutely mouthwatering. If you love truffle, this is a must-order.”January 2026
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Truffle fries Net +1
“Truffle fries were really tasty, caprese salad was average.”
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“Truffle fries were really tasty, caprese salad was average.”August 2024
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Truffle pasta Net +1
“The Truffle Pasta was also very pleasant, flavorful and light enough to enjoy till the last bite.”
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“The Truffle Pasta was also very pleasant, flavorful and light enough to enjoy till the last bite.”January 2026
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Truffle pizza Net +1
“Truffle Pizza is 5/5 Nice and its was fresh truffle”
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“Truffle Pizza is 5/5 Nice and its was fresh truffle”January 2026
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Vegetarian pizza Net +1
“Love the vegetarian pizza and pasta was fantastic too.”
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“Love the vegetarian pizza and pasta was fantastic too.”April 2026
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Zola pizza Net +1
“I ordered the Zola Pizza, and the Carbonara and latte so fresh—best pizzza I tasted”
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“I ordered the Zola Pizza, and the Carbonara and latte so fresh—best pizzza I tasted”November 2025
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Marinara pizza Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We tried their Marinara pizza, and it was absolutely delicious – fresh ingredients, a perfectly crispy crust, and bursting with flavor.”
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“We tried their Marinara pizza, and it was absolutely delicious – fresh ingredients, a perfectly crispy crust, and bursting with flavor.”June 2025
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Panna cotta Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Panna cotta: 3/5”
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Pistachio cake Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Pistachio cake: 3/5”
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Truffle risotto Net 0
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“Truffle risotto: 3/5”
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Cappuccino Net +1
“The salads, cappuccino and italian gelato are very genuine.”
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“The salads, cappuccino and italian gelato are very genuine.”February 2024
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Latte Net +1
“I ordered the Zola Pizza, and the Carbonara and latte so fresh—best pizzza I tasted”
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“I ordered the Zola Pizza, and the Carbonara and latte so fresh—best pizzza I tasted”November 2025
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Margarita Net +1
“The best margarita ever.”
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“The best margarita ever.”December 2022
What to Avoid (3)
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Calzone Net −1
“I ordered a calzone and a pizza, but both were far from authentic Italian quality. The dough was extremely salty, and the tomato sauce tasted like it was simply poured on top without any seasoning, oregano, or real flavor.”
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“I ordered a calzone and a pizza, but both were far from authentic Italian quality. The dough was extremely salty, and the tomato sauce tasted like it was simply poured on top without any seasoning, oregano, or real flavor.”May 2026
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Caprese salad Net −1
“What upset us this time was the caprese salad, just a joke, a few slices of tomato topped with the most rubbery and dry “mozzarella di bufala” we ever had.”
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“What upset us this time was the caprese salad, just a joke, a few slices of tomato topped with the most rubbery and dry “mozzarella di bufala” we ever had.”January 2025
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Risotto frutti di mare Net −1
“As soon as we finished our Parmigiana the next dish arrived the Risotto Frutti Di Mare 90AED (7/10). It had calamari, prawns, clams, mussels, datterini sauce, and parsley. There was nothing to write home about, and next time I’m ordering something else. It was recommended by our server as it is their best seller. The seafood elements were perfectly cooked, but the overall wow flavor wasn’t there. I won’t crave this dish for sure and i was honestly disappointed that this is the restaurant’s best seller. There are other dishes that look amazing.”
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“As soon as we finished our Parmigiana the next dish arrived the Risotto Frutti Di Mare 90AED (7/10). It had calamari, prawns, clams, mussels, datterini sauce, and parsley. There was nothing to write home about, and next time I’m ordering something else. It was recommended by our server as it is their best seller. The seafood elements were perfectly cooked, but the overall wow flavor wasn’t there. I won’t crave this dish for sure and i was honestly disappointed that this is the restaurant’s best seller. There are other dishes that look amazing.”June 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Share pizzas. Plan to share: the pizzas are 14 inches and six slices, so one each can be too much if ordering starters.
Try Diavola. The Diavola is a strong first order, especially if you like spicy salami and generously topped pizzas.
Order Tartufo. Truffle fans should consider the Tartufo Pizza; reviewers describe it as the highlight and note fresh truffle.
Confirm seating. If the view matters, ask about upper-floor seating first; one review says the restaurant sometimes operates on the first floor.
Choose outdoors. Outdoor seating is described as especially pleasant in good weather, making it worth considering for a relaxed visit.
Plan the visit
Practical details
On JBR The Beach - The Walk
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, 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 – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
High prices
Several diners felt the prices were too high for the quality, with one reporting more than AED 120 for a pizza.
Texture varies
Pizza texture is inconsistent: some reviewers found bases soggy, overly wet or chewy rather than crisp.
Mixed menu
Reviews are much stronger on pizza than on some other dishes; the burrata, risotto and panna cotta were rated only average in one visit.
Restroom access
During upper-floor renovations, indoor restrooms were unavailable and diners had to walk to public facilities in the common area.
Smoking areas
One diner objected to smoking being permitted in restaurant areas rather than restricting it to outside spaces.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
above AED 120
pizza
“I had a pizza, which would have been OK for an average price (maybe AED 70-80) however as they charged substantially above AED 120, I would have expected excellence”Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line
L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele JBR is a Dubai Marina stop for large Neapolitan-style pizzas beside the JBR promenade. The strongest reason to visit is the pizza itself: reviewers highlight the Pizza Diavola, Tartufo Pizza and Margherita, with wood-fired bases, generous toppings and, in some visits, a light, well-fermented crust. The sea and Ain Dubai views add plenty to the setting.
The pizza is not the whole story, but it is the safest focus. The menu also includes pasta and Italian dishes, and reviews specifically praise the Lasagna, Carbonara, Parmigiana and coconut tiramisu. Other plates are more uneven: one diner found the burrata, truffle risotto and panna cotta merely average, while another said the Carbonara was not worth reordering.
Portions are substantial. The pizzas are reported as 14 inches and cut into six slices, so sharing one makes sense if you are also ordering starters. Prices are a real consideration: one review records AED 90 for the Pizza Diavola and describes the overall menu as expensive, while another says a pizza cost above AED 120.
A soft play area helps families, and outdoor seating is appealing in good weather, but check the seating and restroom arrangements if upper-floor access matters.