Special pizza
The special Pitta Pizza is praised for its distinctive taste, crisp edge and size for two.
Pitta and Pitta Restaurant LLC
Al Barsha South
Pitta and Pitta Restaurant is an Arabic and Pakistani restaurant in Al Barsha South. Customers come for dishes such as the special Pitta Pizza and biryani, with reviews also noting outdoor seating, takeaway, and generally pocket-friendly pricing.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
107 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Good biryani
Biryani is repeatedly described as tasty, with one customer specifically saying they would return for it.
Fresh barbecue
Reviews highlight fresh meat and barbecue, alongside positive comments about the restaurant’s grill dishes.
Top falafel
One customer ranked the falafel among their top five falafel experiences in Dubai.
Outdoor seating
A review mentions outdoor seating, giving diners an option beyond ordering takeaway.
Takeaway option
Takeaway received a specific positive mention, useful if you are not planning to dine in.
Good value
Several customers describe the food as well priced or friendly to the pocket.
What to Eat at Pitta and Pitta Restaurant LLC 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 Pitta and Pitta Restaurant LLC, 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 Pitta and Pitta Restaurant LLC, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 7
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Pizza Net +5
“Awesome food when it comes to authentic Arabic and Desi Cusine, nicely served in peaceful atmosphere..Must Try Pizza which has entirely different taste than any conventional Pizza! Also try their Grill items to satisfy your taste buds. Over all it's great experience and would recommend if you really want some high level cusines in an ecnomical price in such a peacful environment!!”
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Review excerpts
“Awesome food when it comes to authentic Arabic and Desi Cusine, nicely served in peaceful atmosphere..Must Try Pizza which has entirely different taste than any conventional Pizza! Also try their Grill items to satisfy your taste buds. Over all it's great experience and would recommend if you really want some high level cusines in an ecnomical price in such a peacful environment!!”January 2023
“Awesome pizza served, perfect size good for two, perfect crispiness especially the edge and served just in time (10 mins).”September 2023
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Biryani Net +4
“Their Biryani is really nice and so is their Karahi, Great job guys”
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Review excerpts
“Their Biryani is really nice and so is their Karahi, Great job guys”September 2022
“Very good Good they have a fresh meat and the barbecue is very good biryani is awesome”August 2023
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Barbiqu Net +2
“Best restaurant ever, their barbiqu is so delicious, pizza best flavour, and the kitchen karahai yummy overall five ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
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Review excerpts
“Best restaurant ever, their barbiqu is so delicious, pizza best flavour, and the kitchen karahai yummy overall five ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”October 2023
“Very good Good they have a fresh meat and the barbecue is very good biryani is awesome”August 2023
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Chicken karahii Net +1
“Best Chicken Karahii and pizza ... If you love fresh pizza come here and eat... Meat is also very fresh .....”
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Review excerpts
“Best Chicken Karahii and pizza ... If you love fresh pizza come here and eat... Meat is also very fresh .....”December 2022
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Falafel Net +1
“The falafel is TOP 5 i tasted in Dubai!”
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Review excerpts
“The falafel is TOP 5 i tasted in Dubai!”September 2023
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Shawarma Net +1
“I taste the Baryani and Shawarma this restaurant and i love the taste. Everyone must one time to try”
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Review excerpts
“I taste the Baryani and Shawarma this restaurant and i love the taste. Everyone must one time to try”July 2023
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Karachi dry kebab Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Ordered Karachi dry kebab on multiple occasion, it was altogether a different preparation in terms of texture and taste.”
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What to Avoid (4)
Food 4
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Cheese fatayer Net −1
“Came and ordered cheese fatayer, got food poisoning at this place- wouldn't recommend coming here at all!”
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Critical review excerpts
“Came and ordered cheese fatayer, got food poisoning at this place- wouldn't recommend coming here at all!”December 2022
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Chicken kebab Net −1
“Food is horrible. Chicken kebab was completely burnt out and kebab roasting-jack was not cleaned before pulling out so inside of kebabs were full black.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Food is horrible. Chicken kebab was completely burnt out and kebab roasting-jack was not cleaned before pulling out so inside of kebabs were full black.”October 2023
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Meat kebab Net −1
“Meat kebab was stiff and full of black pepper as if meat was soaked in it before roasting.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Meat kebab was stiff and full of black pepper as if meat was soaked in it before roasting.”October 2023
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Toasted bread Net −1
“The toasted bread had a taste of souce and spcie that made me puke.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The toasted bread had a taste of souce and spcie that made me puke.”October 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Build in extra time when ordering: reviews mention slow service, including a 30-minute wait for hummus.
Try pizza. The special Pitta Pizza is a strong first order; one review says it serves two and arrived in 10 minutes.
Check seating. Confirm the seating setup before going, as one review says there is no indoor dining, while another mentions outdoor seating.
Order classics. For Pakistani food, consider the biryani or karahi, both specifically praised for taste in the reviews.
Consider takeaway. Takeaway is worth considering if you want to avoid the reported dine-in waiting and limited indoor facilities.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop# G-15, Diamond Business Center 2 Al Barsha South Third, Arjan - near Miracle Garden
Al Barsha - Al Barsha South, Dubai
Common Concerns
Slow orders
Multiple reviews report long waits, including 30 minutes for hummus and orders taking a long time to prepare.
Limited facilities
One review reports no indoor dining and no toilet, so check the setup before planning a longer meal.
Inconsistent cooking
A customer found the Karachi dry kebab changed noticeably between visits, sometimes becoming dry.
Overcooked kebab
One review describes a chicken kebab as burnt, with blackened kebab interiors and an unclean roasting jack.
Complaint handling
A serious complaint criticised the staff’s response to customer complaints and described the interaction as degrading.
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The Bottom Line
Pitta and Pitta is an Arabic and Pakistani restaurant in Al Barsha South, with a menu that also reaches beyond one cuisine. The clearest reasons to consider it are the special Pitta Pizza, biryani, karahi and barbecue dishes. The pizza gets unusually specific praise: one review calls it crisp at the edge, a good size for two and served in 10 minutes.
The Pakistani dishes have a similarly strong following. Customers describe the biryani and karahi as tasty, while another rates the falafel among their top five in Dubai. Fresh meat, barbecue and fresh bread also appear in the feedback.
Pricing is repeatedly described as good or easy on the pocket, although no review gives a current dish price. Plan the visit with a little flexibility. Waiting times are inconsistent: one customer waited 30 minutes for hummus and left without eating, while another found the service slow but worth the wait.
The setup may suit takeaway or a quick outdoor meal better than a long indoor visit; reviews mention outdoor seating but also report no indoor dining and no toilet. Food quality is not perfectly consistent either. A customer reported dry, changing preparation of Karachi dry kebab, and another described a severely burnt chicken kebab.
If you are ordering for the first time, the pizza or better-reviewed Pakistani staples may be the safer starting point.