Artisan crust
The thin, charred crust is a standout, with one delivery order arriving hot and retaining a good cheese texture.
Moon Slice Pizza - The 77 Valley, Al Khawaneej
Wadi Alamardi - Academic City
Moon Slice Pizza is an artisan-style pizza restaurant in Wadi Alamardi - Academic City, with a menu that also includes pasta, salads and starters. Reviews point to the truffle wagyu pizza, charred thin crust and comfortable indoor-outdoor setting as strong reasons to visit.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
154 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Truffle wagyu
The truffle wagyu pizza is repeatedly praised for its flavour, though one returning customer felt the recipe had changed.
Wood-fired
A review notes that the pizzas are cooked in a wood fire oven and use combinations and ingredients diners found distinctive.
Outdoor seating
The indoor and outdoor areas create a relaxed setting, with outdoor dining especially enjoyable in cooler weather.
Family friendly
A reviewer found the restaurant suitable for children, with their kid enjoying the food as much as the adults.
Beyond pizza
The menu also performs well with pasta and starters: one meal highlighted rich mushroom pasta, crispy arancini and pizza.
Takeaway quality
Takeaway packaging helped keep the pizza fresh and hot, preserving much of the restaurant experience at home.
What to Eat at Moon Slice Pizza - The 77 Valley, Al Khawaneej 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 Moon Slice Pizza - The 77 Valley, Al Khawaneej, 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 Moon Slice Pizza - The 77 Valley, Al Khawaneej, 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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Truffle pizza Net +4
““Moon Slice Pizza is an absolute gem! The food is simply amazing – the truffle pizza was perfectly cooked, and every bite was full of flavor. The vibes of the restaurant are fantastic; it’s such a cozy and welcoming place to enjoy a meal. A special shoutout to Diana, who was incredibly kind and attentive – her service made the experience even better! Don’t miss out on their dessert; it’s absolutely delicious and the perfect way to end the meal. I’ll definitely be coming back!””
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““Moon Slice Pizza is an absolute gem! The food is simply amazing – the truffle pizza was perfectly cooked, and every bite was full of flavor. The vibes of the restaurant are fantastic; it’s such a cozy and welcoming place to enjoy a meal. A special shoutout to Diana, who was incredibly kind and attentive – her service made the experience even better! Don’t miss out on their dessert; it’s absolutely delicious and the perfect way to end the meal. I’ll definitely be coming back!””December 2024
“Chips & Truffle pizza were so tasty, great for brunch 😉”March 2026
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Kale salad Net +2
“Food is as amazing, first time there. I ordered the kale salad, chips and truffle pizza…. Yummmmm… the experience was even better with Diana’s big smile serving us and giving us those recommendation. Thank u Diana”
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“Food is as amazing, first time there. I ordered the kale salad, chips and truffle pizza…. Yummmmm… the experience was even better with Diana’s big smile serving us and giving us those recommendation. Thank u Diana”May 2026
“Amazing food and great service! Lin was excellent and she explained the items in detail as I was also looking for vegan options. We had the best garlic pizza and the kale salad. The Local honey pizza was really good too! Highly recommend this place.”March 2025
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Mushroom pasta Net +2
“Food was great!! I had the mushroom pasta! .. I wanted to lick the dish :x .. jK .. everything was nice even the person who surved us was great (Hussein) ..10/10 highly recommend. ❤️🤤”
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“Food was great!! I had the mushroom pasta! .. I wanted to lick the dish :x .. jK .. everything was nice even the person who surved us was great (Hussein) ..10/10 highly recommend. ❤️🤤”May 2026
“I always come back to this restaurant after university it’s mushroom pasta and ceased salad makes me addicted to its taste plus the staff Hussein is very kind and has a smile which lit up the restaurant and made us come again overall everything is a 10/10”April 2026
Honorable mentions (12)
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Truffle wagyu pizza Net +1
“Really good and amazing flavors with the truffle wagyu pizza . Good service and great ambience”
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“Really good and amazing flavors with the truffle wagyu pizza . Good service and great ambience”July 2026
“Ordered for dilvery the Ms pizza and truffle wagyu, both were delicious, however the MS is my all time favorite!”January 2025
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Apple pie dessert Net +1
“it’s called Apollo Drink great tase and last but not least apple pie dessert with ice cream on top crispier and delicious dessert with no extra sweet proper flavor bang on tongue with honey on top really enjoy it ….”
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“it’s called Apollo Drink great tase and last but not least apple pie dessert with ice cream on top crispier and delicious dessert with no extra sweet proper flavor bang on tongue with honey on top really enjoy it ….”November 2025
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Arancini starter Net +1
“We also loved the arancini starter — crispy on the outside, cheesy and flavorful on the inside. A perfect way to start the meal!”
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“We also loved the arancini starter — crispy on the outside, cheesy and flavorful on the inside. A perfect way to start the meal!”May 2026
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Burrata Net +1
“Lovely pizza and delicious burrata, very quiet during the week and great for kids, Sheila our waitress was very attentive.”
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“Lovely pizza and delicious burrata, very quiet during the week and great for kids, Sheila our waitress was very attentive.”May 2026
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Burrata cheese pizza Net +1
“the staff prefer us burrata cheese pizza and we like it actually not like it but we love it very much thanks to MR.HUSSAIN for giving proper information about the food and taste and helping us to choose the best one as per our menu…. I always think that staff must have proper knowledge of food and allergies before taking an order from customer & Hussain saved me for that unnoticed mistake for going with burrata from truffle & we love it every slice of it”
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“the staff prefer us burrata cheese pizza and we like it actually not like it but we love it very much thanks to MR.HUSSAIN for giving proper information about the food and taste and helping us to choose the best one as per our menu…. I always think that staff must have proper knowledge of food and allergies before taking an order from customer & Hussain saved me for that unnoticed mistake for going with burrata from truffle & we love it every slice of it”November 2025
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Fritto misto Net +1
“The MS Special pizza & Fritto Misto. Powerful combo. Sooooo good. Thanks to Diana for the suggestion and the amazing support. A must try for all pizza lovers.”
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“The MS Special pizza & Fritto Misto. Powerful combo. Sooooo good. Thanks to Diana for the suggestion and the amazing support. A must try for all pizza lovers.”February 2025
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Garlic pizza Net +1
“Amazing food and great service! Lin was excellent and she explained the items in detail as I was also looking for vegan options. We had the best garlic pizza and the kale salad. The Local honey pizza was really good too! Highly recommend this place.”
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“Amazing food and great service! Lin was excellent and she explained the items in detail as I was also looking for vegan options. We had the best garlic pizza and the kale salad. The Local honey pizza was really good too! Highly recommend this place.”March 2025
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Local honey pizza Net +1
“Amazing food and great service! Lin was excellent and she explained the items in detail as I was also looking for vegan options. We had the best garlic pizza and the kale salad. The Local honey pizza was really good too! Highly recommend this place.”
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“Amazing food and great service! Lin was excellent and she explained the items in detail as I was also looking for vegan options. We had the best garlic pizza and the kale salad. The Local honey pizza was really good too! Highly recommend this place.”March 2025
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Pomodoro sauce pasta Net +1
“and we took pomodoro sauce pasta and it’s so good very easily you feel the texture of sauce brilliant”
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“and we took pomodoro sauce pasta and it’s so good very easily you feel the texture of sauce brilliant”November 2025
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Potato chips Net +1
“we ordered in appetizer potato chips and it’s turned out amazing with their delicious sauce Rosemary dipped wow you must try this”
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“we ordered in appetizer potato chips and it’s turned out amazing with their delicious sauce Rosemary dipped wow you must try this”November 2025
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Spicy pomposity pasta Net +1
“Loved their spicy pomposity pasta! Sheila greeted us with such warmth and a genuine smile. Her attitude and care reflect excellent service and deserve recognition”
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“Loved their spicy pomposity pasta! Sheila greeted us with such warmth and a genuine smile. Her attitude and care reflect excellent service and deserve recognition”January 2026
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Short rib pizza Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The food is great especially the short ribs pizza , thank you sheila 🫶🏼”
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“The food is great especially the short ribs pizza , thank you sheila 🫶🏼”May 2026
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Apollo drink Net +1
“it’s called Apollo Drink great tase and last but not least apple pie dessert with ice cream on top crispier and delicious dessert with no extra sweet proper flavor bang on tongue with honey on top really enjoy it ….”
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“it’s called Apollo Drink great tase and last but not least apple pie dessert with ice cream on top crispier and delicious dessert with no extra sweet proper flavor bang on tongue with honey on top really enjoy it ….”November 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Arancini Net −1
“We ordered the arancini, which was alright, though a bit too oily and deep-fried for my taste. It wasn’t bad, just heavier than expected.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the arancini, which was alright, though a bit too oily and deep-fried for my taste. It wasn’t bad, just heavier than expected.”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check allergens. Ask about the truffle pizza before ordering: a review says its cheese contains fish, which matters for seafood allergies.
Try weekdays. For a quieter meal, consider a weekday visit; one review found it very quiet and comfortable for children then.
Protect delivery. For delivery, ask the kitchen to prepare the pizza close to driver arrival; one customer said cling film helped preserve the heat.
Request lighting. If sitting outside at night, ask whether a better-lit table is available, as one diner found the area too dark to read the menu.
Time drinks. If you prefer drinks with or after the meal, specify that when ordering; one review says drinks arrived before the main course.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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Wadi Alamardi - Academic City, 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
Short rib inconsistency
The short rib pizza received mixed feedback: one customer found only a few pieces of meat and almost no flavour.
Warm delivery
One regular noted that the pizza sometimes arrives warm rather than very hot, which may matter if you prefer it straight from the oven.
Heavy arancini
The arancini was described as acceptable but oilier and more heavily deep-fried than one diner expected.
Outdoor lighting
The outdoor area was reported to be very dark, making the menu difficult to read for one diner without glasses.
Ceiling drip
One lunchtime visit included water dripping from the ceiling onto a guest, with the reviewer unhappy with the response.
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The Bottom Line
Moon Slice Pizza is an artisan-style pizza restaurant in Wadi Alamardi - Academic City, with indoor and outdoor seating and a menu that goes beyond pizza. The main draw is the pizza: reviews mention the truffle wagyu, MS Special, short rib and burrata versions, along with thin, charred crusts and unusual combinations. Pasta, kale salad, arancini and desserts give groups some flexibility when not everyone wants the same thing.
The truffle wagyu pizza has earned especially strong praise, while the short rib pizza is less consistent. One diner found it almost flavourless and sparsely topped, although another called it a favourite. The arancini also divided opinion, with one review finding it too oily.
Takeaway can work well: a customer asked for preparation close to driver arrival and received a hot pizza wrapped to preserve its temperature. The setting is calm during the week and has worked well for families, with one child enjoying the meal as much as the adults. If you have a seafood allergy, ask about the truffle pizza first because one review says its cheese contains fish.
Outdoor diners should also note a complaint about insufficient lighting, while another visit reported a ceiling leak. One customer paid AED 90 for the short rib pizza, so check current prices before ordering.