Fresh crust
Thin dough, crispy fluffy crusts, generous toppings and plenty of cheese arrive piping hot.
Pitfire Pizza
Jumeirah Village Circle
Pitfire Pizza is a small, cosy restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle serving fresh, flavourful pizzas and pasta. It stands out for its relaxed retro atmosphere, generous hospitality and extras such as board games for the table.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
776 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Cosy setting
The small JVC branch has a warm, homely feel with retro décor, music and a relaxed atmosphere.
Table games
Board games including dominoes and Snakes and Ladders give families and groups something to do while waiting.
Birthday touches
Reviews describe complimentary cookies and cookie cake surprises for birthday visits.
Sharing portions
Several dishes were described as generous and well suited to sharing with a group.
Menu variety
The menu goes beyond pizza with well-received pasta, wings and salads, including options for vegetarian and non-vegetarian diners.
What to Eat at Pitfire 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 Pitfire Pizza, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Pitfire Pizza got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Garlic knots Net +7
“The garlic knots are delicious”
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Review excerpts
“The garlic knots are delicious”April 2026
“You can’t leave without eating the Garlic knots! Totally addictive.”April 2026
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Truff daddy Net +4
“We also loved the extra Parmesan for our garlic knots and the extra sauce for our Truff Daddy.”
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“We also loved the extra Parmesan for our garlic knots and the extra sauce for our Truff Daddy.”March 2026
“Such a fun and satisfying dining experience! ✨ The food was amazing, the servings were generous, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Our favorites were the veggie salad, the chicken alfredo, the garlic knots, and the pizzas especially the Spicy Salami, Truff Daddy, and Hawaii Five O. Every dish was perfect for sharing and enjoying together.”May 2026
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Chicken alfredo Net +3
“I ordered the margarita and hipsta pizza both delicious, sauce cheese ratio was perfect and the crust!!! I don’t even like crust and I could not stop my bites! The chick n Alfredo was creamy and perfect.”
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“I ordered the margarita and hipsta pizza both delicious, sauce cheese ratio was perfect and the crust!!! I don’t even like crust and I could not stop my bites! The chick n Alfredo was creamy and perfect.”May 2026
“We also tried the Chicken Alfredo, Spicy Salami pizza, and the Hawaii Five O pizza it was all so good!”May 2026
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Hawaii five o Net +2
“We also tried the Chicken Alfredo, Spicy Salami pizza, and the Hawaii Five O pizza it was all so good! The Spicy Salami had the perfect kick and savory flavor, while the Hawaii Five O was a great mix of sweet and savory toppings.”
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Review excerpts
“We also tried the Chicken Alfredo, Spicy Salami pizza, and the Hawaii Five O pizza it was all so good! The Spicy Salami had the perfect kick and savory flavor, while the Hawaii Five O was a great mix of sweet and savory toppings.”May 2026
“Such a fun and satisfying dining experience! ✨ The food was amazing, the servings were generous, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Our favorites were the veggie salad, the chicken alfredo, the garlic knots, and the pizzas especially the Spicy Salami, Truff Daddy, and Hawaii Five O. Every dish was perfect for sharing and enjoying together.”May 2026
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Spicy salami Net +2
“Such a fun and satisfying dining experience! ✨ The food was amazing, the servings were generous, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Our favorites were the veggie salad, the chicken alfredo, the garlic knots, and the pizzas especially the Spicy Salami, Truff Daddy, and Hawaii Five O. Every dish was perfect for sharing and enjoying together.”
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Review excerpts
“Such a fun and satisfying dining experience! ✨ The food was amazing, the servings were generous, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Our favorites were the veggie salad, the chicken alfredo, the garlic knots, and the pizzas especially the Spicy Salami, Truff Daddy, and Hawaii Five O. Every dish was perfect for sharing and enjoying together.”May 2026
“We also tried the Chicken Alfredo, Spicy Salami pizza, and the Hawaii Five O pizza it was all so good! The Spicy Salami had the perfect kick and savory flavor, while the Hawaii Five O was a great mix of sweet and savory toppings.”May 2026
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Veggie salad Net +2
“Such a fun and satisfying dining experience! ✨ The food was amazing, the servings were generous, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Our favorites were the veggie salad, the chicken alfredo, the garlic knots, and the pizzas especially the Spicy Salami, Truff Daddy, and Hawaii Five O. Every dish was perfect for sharing and enjoying together.”
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Review excerpts
“Such a fun and satisfying dining experience! ✨ The food was amazing, the servings were generous, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Our favorites were the veggie salad, the chicken alfredo, the garlic knots, and the pizzas especially the Spicy Salami, Truff Daddy, and Hawaii Five O. Every dish was perfect for sharing and enjoying together.”May 2026
“The chicken wings were juicy and packed with flavor, while the veggie salad balanced everything nicely.”May 2026
Honorable mentions (12)
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Buffalo chicken pizza Net +1
“I tried the Buffalo Chicken Pizza, and the spice level was perfectly balanced—flavorful with just the right amount of heat.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried the Buffalo Chicken Pizza, and the spice level was perfectly balanced—flavorful with just the right amount of heat.”June 2026
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Caramel blondie Net +1
“The pasta was delicious, full of flavor and came with a side of bread sticks. The caramel blondie was delicious as well.”
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“The pasta was delicious, full of flavor and came with a side of bread sticks. The caramel blondie was delicious as well.”February 2026
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Cherry bomb pizza Net +1
“Amazing food, we tried the cherry bomb, buffalo wings and burrata rocket salad. Agnes was so delightful the second we came into the restaurant. She showed us to a lovely booth by the window and was a great host. Tasty pizza, not heavy, amazing condiments as well! Highly recommend to all.”
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Review excerpts
“Amazing food, we tried the cherry bomb, buffalo wings and burrata rocket salad. Agnes was so delightful the second we came into the restaurant. She showed us to a lovely booth by the window and was a great host. Tasty pizza, not heavy, amazing condiments as well! Highly recommend to all.”June 2026
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Chicken wings Net +1
“The chicken wings were juicy and packed with flavor, while the veggie salad balanced everything nicely.”
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Review excerpts
“The chicken wings were juicy and packed with flavor, while the veggie salad balanced everything nicely.”May 2026
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Fig and date pizza Net +1
“While the classic offerings are stellar, the Fig and Date pizza stands out as a brilliant fusion creation that shouldn't be missed. The combination of flavors is unexpected yet harmonious, proving that Pitfire isn't afraid to reimagine Italian classics while respecting their roots.”
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Review excerpts
“While the classic offerings are stellar, the Fig and Date pizza stands out as a brilliant fusion creation that shouldn't be missed. The combination of flavors is unexpected yet harmonious, proving that Pitfire isn't afraid to reimagine Italian classics while respecting their roots.”December 2025
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Gochujang wings Net +1
“Anna was very friendly. Place was clean and organized. Pizza was great as usual! Also enjoyed the gochujang wings.”
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“Anna was very friendly. Place was clean and organized. Pizza was great as usual! Also enjoyed the gochujang wings.”May 2026
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Hawaiian pizza Net +1
“we ordered the garlic knots, hawaiian pizza and burrata, and everything was delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“we ordered the garlic knots, hawaiian pizza and burrata, and everything was delicious.”June 2026
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Hipsta pizza Net +1
“I ordered the margarita and hipsta pizza both delicious, sauce cheese ratio was perfect and the crust!!! I don’t even like crust and I could not stop my bites! The chick n Alfredo was creamy and perfect.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the margarita and hipsta pizza both delicious, sauce cheese ratio was perfect and the crust!!! I don’t even like crust and I could not stop my bites! The chick n Alfredo was creamy and perfect.”May 2026
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Korean buffalo wings Net +1
“The best pizza in Dubai. Service is excellent. Pizza very tasty. Salad with vinegrette very much yummy. The Korean buffalo wings, and hot honey added the very tasty pizza. Truff daddy is my fave, and garlic nuts.”
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“The best pizza in Dubai. Service is excellent. Pizza very tasty. Salad with vinegrette very much yummy. The Korean buffalo wings, and hot honey added the very tasty pizza. Truff daddy is my fave, and garlic nuts.”May 2026
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Mac and cheese Net +1
“The garlic knots and the mac and cheese were excellent starters.”
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“The garlic knots and the mac and cheese were excellent starters.”July 2026
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Salad with vinegrette Net +1
“The best pizza in Dubai. Service is excellent. Pizza very tasty. Salad with vinegrette very much yummy. The Korean buffalo wings, and hot honey added the very tasty pizza. Truff daddy is my fave, and garlic nuts.”
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“The best pizza in Dubai. Service is excellent. Pizza very tasty. Salad with vinegrette very much yummy. The Korean buffalo wings, and hot honey added the very tasty pizza. Truff daddy is my fave, and garlic nuts.”May 2026
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Truffle pasta Net +1
“The pasta dishes are equally impressive. The Truffle Pasta is a must-order—rich, aromatic, and executed with precision.”
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Review excerpts
“The pasta dishes are equally impressive. The Truffle Pasta is a must-order—rich, aromatic, and executed with precision.”December 2025
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Margarita Net +1
“I ordered the margarita and hipsta pizza both delicious, sauce cheese ratio was perfect and the crust!!! I don’t even like crust and I could not stop my bites! The chick n Alfredo was creamy and perfect.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the margarita and hipsta pizza both delicious, sauce cheese ratio was perfect and the crust!!! I don’t even like crust and I could not stop my bites! The chick n Alfredo was creamy and perfect.”May 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Brownies Net −1
“the third time now its almost every week for our dinner. me and husbad try queen B. the dough this time is thinner and dry. the dessert ( brownies ) too sweet. overall is OK.”
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Critical review excerpts
“the third time now its almost every week for our dinner. me and husbad try queen B. the dough this time is thinner and dry. the dessert ( brownies ) too sweet. overall is OK.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try hot honey. Ask for hot honey with your pizza; one reviewer called it a game changer, and it is also recommended with Truff Daddy.
Bring the family. For a more playful meal, choose the board games and try dominoes or Snakes and Ladders while waiting.
Allow time. Leave room for roughly 15–20 minutes for the pizza rather than expecting an instant slice.
Add toppings. If ordering Truff Daddy or garlic knots, ask about extra Parmesan or sauce for a richer finish.
Ask recommendations. If it is your first visit, ask the team about best sellers such as Cherry Bomb or Queen B.
Plan the visit
Practical details
3688+GRX
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 – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Longer wait
One review reported a 15–20 minute wait for pizza, so this is not always a quick meal.
Tight space
The restaurant is small, and one guest felt it could use more breathing room.
Cold AC
One couple moved outside because the indoor air conditioning felt too cold.
Price concern
One reviewer found the meal a bit pricey, despite considering the food and atmosphere worthwhile.
Frequent check-ins
One guest felt multiple staff check-ins made the meal feel less private.
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The Bottom Line
Pitfire Pizza is a pizza-and-pasta restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle, with reviews pointing to fresh, flavourful pizzas and a relaxed, homey setting. It works for a casual meal with family or friends, especially if you like lingering over food rather than rushing through a quick slice. The menu has plenty of specific standouts.
Truff Daddy is described as rich and creamy, with reviewers suggesting Parmesan and hot honey; the garlic knots are repeatedly singled out, including one description of them as soft, buttery and cheesy. Cherry Bomb, Spicy Salami, Hawaii Five O and Buffalo Chicken Pizza also receive enthusiastic mentions, while Truffle Pasta and Fig and Date pizza give non-pizza diners something more adventurous to consider. This JVC branch is small, cosy and retro, with warm lighting, posters, music and board games such as dominoes and Snakes and Ladders.
That makes it a good family or date-night setting, and the games can occupy you while food is prepared. Portions were called generous, though one visit took around 15–20 minutes for pizza. There are a few trade-offs: one reviewer found it pricey, another found the dining room too cramped, and a cold AC setting pushed one couple outside.
Service is usually described as attentive, but one guest felt staff checked in too often. Ask about hot honey or extra Parmesan and sauce if those pairings appeal.
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