Crisp crust
The thin, crunchy base is a standout, with one reviewer praising crispness even in the middle of the pizza.
PINZA!
Jumeirah Village Circle
PINZA! is a pizza restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle with a takeaway-focused setup and a distinctive high-hydration dough. Reviews highlight the thin, crisp base, half-and-half option, and favourites such as the Pinzafied pizza and Truffle Goodness.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
425 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Half-and-half
You can combine two toppings on one pizza, useful when choosing between different flavours.
Fresh toppings
Several reviews describe the cheese and toppings as fresh, including a first order praised for its dough, sauce and cheese.
Named favourites
The Hangover, Truffle Goodness and Pinzafied pizza are repeatedly singled out as memorable choices.
Fast delivery
Older delivery reviews report pizzas arriving quickly and still warm, including orders through the website and delivery apps.
Takeaway focus
This is essentially a takeaway operation rather than a sit-down restaurant, with the kitchen immediately inside the entrance.
What to Eat at PINZA! 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 PINZA!, 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 PINZA!, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Pinzafied Net +1
“Pinzafied (margherita topped with fresh creamy burrata ) is my absolute favorite.”
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Review excerpts
“Pinzafied (margherita topped with fresh creamy burrata ) is my absolute favorite.”July 2020
“One of my favourite pizzas in Dubai! Especially the Pinzafied pizza, it’s a winner everytime. Ordered from the JLT branch and always speedy delivery.”August 2020
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Banana bread Net +1
“It’s the best pizza I have tried in Dubai! Crusty and the toppings are delicious. Also the banana bread is soooo good, I highly recommend it!”
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Review excerpts
“It’s the best pizza I have tried in Dubai! Crusty and the toppings are delicious. Also the banana bread is soooo good, I highly recommend it!”August 2020
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Medium hangover pizza Net +1
“I ordered a Medium hangover pizza on Talabat and the picture below is what I got :’( . I paid 80 AED for this….80!?! It is 6 slices and no bigger than my hand. This is not a medium…barely a small…despite how good it tastes it is not worth the money.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered a Medium hangover pizza on Talabat and the picture below is what I got :’( . I paid 80 AED for this….80!?! It is 6 slices and no bigger than my hand. This is not a medium…barely a small…despite how good it tastes it is not worth the money.”April 2025
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Musakhan chicken Net +1
“The musakhan chicken was very delicious however Aloha which is pulled beef pizza was not so good, the beef was smelly, hope they take notice of this.”
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Review excerpts
“The musakhan chicken was very delicious however Aloha which is pulled beef pizza was not so good, the beef was smelly, hope they take notice of this.”September 2022
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Smashed burger pizza Net +1
“This is a TAKE AWAY ONLY restaurant pretty much open the door and you are in the kitchen… the smashed burger pizza is the best!!! Been a constant customer ever since a friend introduced me to it.”
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Review excerpts
“This is a TAKE AWAY ONLY restaurant pretty much open the door and you are in the kitchen… the smashed burger pizza is the best!!! Been a constant customer ever since a friend introduced me to it.”February 2026
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The hangover Net +1
“The hangover is a MUST TRY!!! Pepperoni, sausage, onions, jalapeños, with a perfect amount of spice for those who can handle it.”
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Review excerpts
“The hangover is a MUST TRY!!! Pepperoni, sausage, onions, jalapeños, with a perfect amount of spice for those who can handle it.”September 2021
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Truffle and burrata pizza Net +1
“Have tried a couple of their Pizzas and have loved most of them, I have introduced my friends to Pinza and they have become addicted to their Pizzas especially the Truffle and Burrata pizza. Best part is that their pizzas don’t make you feel bloated and you can even choose half/half which means two different toppings for one pizza.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Have tried a couple of their Pizzas and have loved most of them, I have introduced my friends to Pinza and they have become addicted to their Pizzas especially the Truffle and Burrata pizza. Best part is that their pizzas don’t make you feel bloated and you can even choose half/half which means two different toppings for one pizza.”October 2020
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Truffle goodness Net +1
“I usually order the Truffle Goodness, which is amazing!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I usually order the Truffle Goodness, which is amazing!”September 2020
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Half and half pizza Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I did order the gluten free base, half and half pizza but I think I should have ordered the normal base version.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Pinza duo Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Ordered from pinza for the first time to try it... we got pinza duo which is basically 2 different pizza of your choice, we got it for 2 people...”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (4)
Food 4
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Aloha Net −1
“The musakhan chicken was very delicious however Aloha which is pulled beef pizza was not so good, the beef was smelly, hope they take notice of this.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The musakhan chicken was very delicious however Aloha which is pulled beef pizza was not so good, the beef was smelly, hope they take notice of this.”September 2022
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Mini potatoes Net −1
“Unfortunately i can’t even call it pizza, it’s dry , the dough very chewy and dry toppings !! And regarding the mini potatoes they were worse, they were literally smashed and dry with no sauce and it looked terrible in the box!”
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Critical review excerpts
“Unfortunately i can’t even call it pizza, it’s dry , the dough very chewy and dry toppings !! And regarding the mini potatoes they were worse, they were literally smashed and dry with no sauce and it looked terrible in the box!”May 2024
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Montuori Net −1
“I ordered (order #6718830) two Pinzas (Pinzafied Margherita & Montuori) for a specific hour later the same day and they called me over an hour and a half before that time saying that the pizza is about to be delivered. I was not home and told them that I ordered for later, and that I will be home only by then. I asked them as well to bake a new ones as in case they keep those, they will be not fresh and warm anymore.. surprisingly they delivered me 1,5 hours later the same ones, they were not fresh and not warm enough pizzas. I had to bake them in my oven to warm up and they did not taste good anymore. Very disappointing customer experience, not ordering from Pinza ever again. By trying to save money on 2 Pinzas they lost a loyal Client.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered (order #6718830) two Pinzas (Pinzafied Margherita & Montuori) for a specific hour later the same day and they called me over an hour and a half before that time saying that the pizza is about to be delivered. I was not home and told them that I ordered for later, and that I will be home only by then. I asked them as well to bake a new ones as in case they keep those, they will be not fresh and warm anymore.. surprisingly they delivered me 1,5 hours later the same ones, they were not fresh and not warm enough pizzas. I had to bake them in my oven to warm up and they did not taste good anymore. Very disappointing customer experience, not ordering from Pinza ever again. By trying to save money on 2 Pinzas they lost a loyal Client.”May 2020
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Truffle chilly pizza Net −1
“Just god delivered a truffle chilly pizza. I got reheated in microwave delivery. You can tell by the state of dough. It was mild warm when it came, and i am 4km away. It was very good pizza before, but this is a sharp drop i quality. I will order somewhere else next time for sure.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Just god delivered a truffle chilly pizza. I got reheated in microwave delivery. You can tell by the state of dough. It was mild warm when it came, and i am 4km away. It was very good pizza before, but this is a sharp drop i quality. I will order somewhere else next time for sure.”March 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm size. Check the current dimensions before ordering: reviews say the former large was replaced by smaller standard or medium pizzas.
Try half-half. If you cannot choose one topping, use the half-and-half option to get two different pizzas in one order.
Add chilli oil. For extra flavour, ask for or use the chilli oil; one long-time customer specifically recommends it.
Check vegan orders. If ordering vegan or avoiding regular cheese, repeat the requirement and check the pizza before eating it.
Expect takeaway. Plan to collect or eat elsewhere rather than expecting indoor dining, as a review describes the branch as takeaway only.
Watch temperature. For delivery, especially from nearby locations, check that the pizza is hot on arrival; several reviews mention temperature issues.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha South Fourth - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
Al Barsha South Fourth - Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Smaller pizzas
Multiple loyal customers say pizzas became much smaller while prices stayed at the former large-pizza level.
Uneven delivery
Recent delivery complaints include cold or mild-warm pizzas, burnt crusts and a pizza that appeared reheated.
Service problems
Reviews report unanswered calls, missed deliveries and poor coordination between ordering, delivery and queues.
Quality swings
Some customers describe dry, chewy crusts, sparse toppings, bland sauce or food that smelled old.
Dietary error
One customer received regular cheese instead of the requested vegan pizza despite mentioning a cheese allergy twice.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
75aed
one pizza
“Summed up to 75aed for one pizza”Google review · February 2018
60aed
two for promo
“The two for 60aed promo is nothing but 1 actual size pizza”Google review · March 2022
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LOCAL
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The Bottom Line
PINZA! is a takeaway-focused pizza restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle, built around a high-hydration dough and a thin, crisp crust. The most useful things to order are the Pinzafied pizza, with fresh creamy burrata, the Truffle Goodness, or the Hangover with pepperoni, sausage, onions and jalapeños.
The half-and-half option lets you split one pizza between two toppings. The strongest reviews describe fresh cheese and toppings, a crunchy base and quick delivery, with some customers saying their pizzas arrived hot and ready to eat. The restaurant has also won repeat business from long-time customers, although that loyalty is not consistent in the more recent reviews.
Portion size and value are the main concerns. Several customers say large pizzas disappeared or became much smaller standard or medium pizzas while prices stayed similar; one reviewer paid 80 AED for a six-slice medium Hangover pizza. Delivery quality also varies, from fast and warm to cold, burnt, flipped or apparently reheated.
If you have an allergy, be especially careful: one vegan-margherita order arrived with regular cheese despite two warnings. This is better treated as a delivery or collection stop than a place for a sit-down meal, and checking the current size before ordering is sensible.