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Pitfire Pizza
Dubai Hills Estate
Pitfire Pizza is a New York-style pizza restaurant in Dubai Hills Estate, with pizzas, pasta and bar drinks. Reviews particularly highlight the pepperoni pizza and garlic knots, while the lively, stylish setting makes it suitable for casual meals, group dinners and drinks.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,267 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Garlic Knots
The garlic knots are a standout order, with one reviewer saying they could have eaten three portions alone.
Pizza Splits
Large pizzas can be ordered half-and-half, letting you combine two flavours or mix vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices.
Drink Choice
The licensed restaurant has a bar setup with beer, cocktails and other drinks to pair with the food.
Fast Service
Several reviews describe efficient service, including one dinner where food and attention remained impressively quick throughout.
Lively Atmosphere
The Dubai Hills branch has energetic music, dim lighting and a bar-like New York or London feel rather than a typical pizza-room atmosphere.
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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Pizza Net +22
“The best pizza’s and a lovely place to go with friends.”
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Review excerpts
“The best pizza’s and a lovely place to go with friends.”June 2026
“Loved the pizza and the overall vibe of the place. Everything tasted fresh and delicious.”March 2026
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Garlic knots Net +6
“The garlic knots are a must-order as well!”
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“The garlic knots are a must-order as well!”December 2025
“The pizza crust and garlic knots are amazing and a good selection of beer and drinks to go with the meal.”February 2026
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Pasta Net +5
“The pizza, pasta, and garlic knots were all amazing! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely satisfying.”
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“The pizza, pasta, and garlic knots were all amazing! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely satisfying.”June 2026
“The pizza and the pasta? always fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. 💯👌🏻”May 2026
Honorable mentions (22)
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Bill’s special pizza Net +2
“Tried Bill’s Special pizza and sausage penne before lunch—both were great.”
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“Tried Bill’s Special pizza and sausage penne before lunch—both were great.”April 2026
“We also went for a half-and-half pizza with Pepperoni Primo and Bill’s Special flavors, and it was so good we devoured the entire thing.”December 2025
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Blondie Net +2
“We topped it off with apple pie and a blondie for dessert—both were perfect.”
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“We topped it off with apple pie and a blondie for dessert—both were perfect.”April 2026
“To top it all off, we ended the night with the blondies for dessert, which were the perfect sweet treat to finish our meal.”December 2025
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Cherry bomb special pizza Net +2
“Thanks for Lina she recommended us to choose Cherry Bomb pizza 🍕”
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“Thanks for Lina she recommended us to choose Cherry Bomb pizza 🍕”April 2026
“The Cherry Bomb special pizza was incredible (that’s a keeper), and the Margarita cocktail was deliciously tasty.”April 2026
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Chocolate chip cookie brownie Net +2
“Nina was the best waitress we’ve ever had in fifteen years of being in Dubai. Food was amazing especially the garlic knots and the chocolate chip cookie brownie. Highly recommend”
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“Nina was the best waitress we’ve ever had in fifteen years of being in Dubai. Food was amazing especially the garlic knots and the chocolate chip cookie brownie. Highly recommend”January 2026
“Great vibes and amazing food. We really enjoyed the Virgin Mojito and the chocolate chip cookie brownie was the perfect finish.”April 2026
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Korean wings Net +2
“Great place! I had an amazing pizza and the Korean wings were absolutely delicious.”
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“Great place! I had an amazing pizza and the Korean wings were absolutely delicious.”February 2026
“We also tried the Korean-style chicken wings, and they were incredible—crispy, flavorful, and the perfect mix of sweet and spicy.”December 2025
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Queen b pizzas Net +2
“We ordered the truffle pizza, the veggie supreme and the Queen B. All the bases were light and crisp. The quality of the ingredients and freshness was evident and the variety of condiments in hot honey, chillies, oregano etc etc made each slice customisable and different.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the truffle pizza, the veggie supreme and the Queen B. All the bases were light and crisp. The quality of the ingredients and freshness was evident and the variety of condiments in hot honey, chillies, oregano etc etc made each slice customisable and different.”September 2025
“The food was incredible, from the Truff Daddy to the Queen B & Five star pizzas and especially the Black Truffle Pasta… everything was simply delicious. Every bite was full of flavor!”April 2026
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Sausage penne Net +2
“We also especially loved the smoked chicken and fig pizza as well as the sausage penne.”
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Review excerpts
“We also especially loved the smoked chicken and fig pizza as well as the sausage penne.”February 2026
“Tried Bill’s Special pizza and sausage penne before lunch—both were great.”April 2026
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Truffle pizza Net +2
“Every visit is consistently excellent, and our go-to orders are the Garlic Knots, Truffle Pizza, chicken wings, plus a new pizza to try each time. Everything is always flavorful, fresh, and absolutely worth coming back for.”
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Review excerpts
“Every visit is consistently excellent, and our go-to orders are the Garlic Knots, Truffle Pizza, chicken wings, plus a new pizza to try each time. Everything is always flavorful, fresh, and absolutely worth coming back for.”May 2026
“We ordered the truffle pizza, the veggie supreme and the Queen B. All the bases were light and crisp. The quality of the ingredients and freshness was evident and the variety of condiments in hot honey, chillies, oregano etc etc made each slice customisable and different.”September 2025
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Alfredo pasta Net +1
“We also got the Alfredo pasta, which was surprisingly elite.”
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“We also got the Alfredo pasta, which was surprisingly elite.”July 2026
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Apple pie Net +1
“We topped it off with apple pie and a blondie for dessert—both were perfect.”
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“We topped it off with apple pie and a blondie for dessert—both were perfect.”April 2026
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Black truffle pasta Net +1
“The food was incredible, from the Truff Daddy to the Queen B & Five star pizzas and especially the Black Truffle Pasta… everything was simply delicious. Every bite was full of flavor!”
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“The food was incredible, from the Truff Daddy to the Queen B & Five star pizzas and especially the Black Truffle Pasta… everything was simply delicious. Every bite was full of flavor!”April 2026
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Boneless chicken wings Net +1
“We went back to check out the pasta and boneless chicken wings (both yums!) - and had again an amazing time under the care of Ryan and Kamal! The garlic knots were so good too!”
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“We went back to check out the pasta and boneless chicken wings (both yums!) - and had again an amazing time under the care of Ryan and Kamal! The garlic knots were so good too!”December 2025
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Pepperoni pizza Net +1
“The pepperoni pizza was fantastic, though fair warning on the Hell’s Kitchen pizza: it does not mess around with the spice level, so proceed with caution (and water).”
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“The pepperoni pizza was fantastic, though fair warning on the Hell’s Kitchen pizza: it does not mess around with the spice level, so proceed with caution (and water).”July 2026
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Pepperoni primo Net +1
“We also went for a half-and-half pizza with Pepperoni Primo and Bill’s Special flavors, and it was so good we devoured the entire thing.”
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“We also went for a half-and-half pizza with Pepperoni Primo and Bill’s Special flavors, and it was so good we devoured the entire thing.”December 2025
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Pizza hawai Net +1
“We particularly enjoyed the Pizza Hawai.”
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“We particularly enjoyed the Pizza Hawai.”March 2025
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Sausage pasta Net +1
“The food was amazing - we had the pepperoni pizza, garlic knots, and and the sausage pasta. Everything was perfect and the vibe was so fun. They’re also a licensed restaurant so theres a choice to get drinks. Our server Harlyn was also very friendly and helpful as she gave us recommendations on what to order.”
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“The food was amazing - we had the pepperoni pizza, garlic knots, and and the sausage pasta. Everything was perfect and the vibe was so fun. They’re also a licensed restaurant so theres a choice to get drinks. Our server Harlyn was also very friendly and helpful as she gave us recommendations on what to order.”June 2026
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Smoked chicken and fig pizza Net +1
“We also especially loved the smoked chicken and fig pizza as well as the sausage penne.”
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“We also especially loved the smoked chicken and fig pizza as well as the sausage penne.”February 2026
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Truff daddy Net +1
“The food was incredible, from the Truff Daddy to the Queen B & Five star pizzas and especially the Black Truffle Pasta… everything was simply delicious. Every bite was full of flavor!”
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“The food was incredible, from the Truff Daddy to the Queen B & Five star pizzas and especially the Black Truffle Pasta… everything was simply delicious. Every bite was full of flavor!”April 2026
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Truffle garlic bites Net +1
“Had such a great experience at Pitfire Pizza in Dubai Hills! The food was absolutely fantastic- the pizza was delicious, the truffle garlic bites were honestly addictive, and the wings were surprisingly good too (which i did not expect that from a pizza place).”
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“Had such a great experience at Pitfire Pizza in Dubai Hills! The food was absolutely fantastic- the pizza was delicious, the truffle garlic bites were honestly addictive, and the wings were surprisingly good too (which i did not expect that from a pizza place).”June 2026
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Truffle linguini pasta Net +1
“As for the food, it was all delicious. We started with the Truffle Linguini Pasta, and it quickly became our personal favorite dish—seriously amazing.”
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“As for the food, it was all delicious. We started with the Truffle Linguini Pasta, and it quickly became our personal favorite dish—seriously amazing.”December 2025
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Veggie supreme Net +1
“We ordered the truffle pizza, the veggie supreme and the Queen B. All the bases were light and crisp. The quality of the ingredients and freshness was evident and the variety of condiments in hot honey, chillies, oregano etc etc made each slice customisable and different.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered the truffle pizza, the veggie supreme and the Queen B. All the bases were light and crisp. The quality of the ingredients and freshness was evident and the variety of condiments in hot honey, chillies, oregano etc etc made each slice customisable and different.”September 2025
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Whipped feta chips Net +1
“I highly recommend all the spicy drinks, their hot honey pizzas and whipped feta chips. Ambience, playlist, pizza and staff are always on point 👌🏽🍕”
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“I highly recommend all the spicy drinks, their hot honey pizzas and whipped feta chips. Ambience, playlist, pizza and staff are always on point 👌🏽🍕”June 2026
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Margarita cocktail Net +1
“The Cherry Bomb special pizza was incredible (that’s a keeper), and the Margarita cocktail was deliciously tasty.”
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“The Cherry Bomb special pizza was incredible (that’s a keeper), and the Margarita cocktail was deliciously tasty.”April 2026
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Virgin mojito Net +1
“Great vibes and amazing food. We really enjoyed the Virgin Mojito and the chocolate chip cookie brownie was the perfect finish.”
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“Great vibes and amazing food. We really enjoyed the Virgin Mojito and the chocolate chip cookie brownie was the perfect finish.”April 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Truffle knots Net −1
“I also had the truffle knots and it was weird because the truffle cream was cold and the knot itself was too crispy.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I also had the truffle knots and it was weird because the truffle cream was cold and the knot itself was too crispy.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask Specials. Ask about happy-hour offers before ordering; one diner only heard about them after the meal was already underway.
Expect Delays. Allow extra time at busy periods; a reviewer described a long wait and recommended heading to the bar while waiting.
Split Large. Choose the large pizza if you want two flavours in one order: the branch allows a half-and-half combination.
Use Condiments. Try the hot honey, chillies and oregano to customise each slice rather than eating the pizza exactly as served.
Share Pizzas. Plan to share or leave table space: reviewers found the pizzas impressively large, including three 15-inch pizzas at one table.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Hills Estate, Business Park-1
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Long Waits
A reviewer reported a long wait for a table, and another suggested using the bar while waiting.
Service Inconsistency
One in-person visit was described as cold and inhospitable, despite the food being well received.
Late Specials
Happy-hour information was reportedly given only after ordering, which may matter if you are visiting for a deal.
Serious Spice
The Hell’s Kitchen pizza can be substantially hotter than expected, so it may not suit spice-sensitive diners.
Few Vegetarian Choices
One reviewer enjoyed the food but wished the menu had a broader vegetarian selection.
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The Bottom Line
Pitfire Pizza in Dubai Hills Estate is built around large New York-style pizzas, but the menu goes beyond slices. Reviewers repeatedly mention the pepperoni pizza, garlic knots, chicken wings and pasta; the Truffle Linguini Pasta and Korean-style wings are especially useful alternatives when your table wants more variety. Large pizzas can also be ordered half-and-half, which makes sharing different flavours easier.
The setting leans lively and bar-like, with music, dim lighting and a relaxed dinner atmosphere. It is a comfortable choice for friends, family meals or drinks, and the restaurant is licensed, with cocktails and beer available. Outdoor seating has also been described as comfortable.
Pizzas are generally reported as fresh, flavourful and crisp, with condiments such as hot honey, chillies and oregano available for customising slices. There are a few practical cautions. Busy periods can bring a long wait, so allow time or use the bar while waiting.
Ask about happy-hour specials before ordering, since one diner learned about them too late. The Hell’s Kitchen pizza is genuinely spicy, vegetarian choice may feel limited, and one visit reported notably unfriendly service, although many others describe warm, attentive staff. Portions are generous, so sharing is sensible.