Crispy bases
Reviews repeatedly point to light, thin pizza with a properly crisp crust and satisfying crunch.
Pizza Di Rocco JLT Dubai
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Pizza Di Rocco is an Italian pizza restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, known in reviews for thin, light, crispy bases and fresh-tasting toppings. You can dine in with a lake view or order takeaway and delivery; Burrata Pizza and Pollo Pesto are two named picks worth considering.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
334 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh ingredients
Several diners describe the pizzas as fresh, with good-quality ingredients and authentic Italian flavours.
Lake view
The JLT branch has indoor and outdoor seating beside the lake, adding a pleasant setting to the meal.
Whole wheat
Whole wheat pizza is available, giving you an alternative to the standard all-purpose-flour base.
Friendly service
Multiple dine-in reviews mention polite, attentive staff and a welcoming atmosphere.
Beyond pizza
The menu also includes Italian dishes and sides; one family particularly enjoyed the chicken strips and calamari.
What to Eat at Pizza Di Rocco JLT Dubai 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 Pizza Di Rocco JLT Dubai, 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.
These items at Pizza Di Rocco JLT Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Burrata pizza Net +1
“The pizza is great thanks to the long-fermented dough, which makes it delicious. Must haves are Burrata Pizza and their Signature Fatturia with caramelized onions.”
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“The pizza is great thanks to the long-fermented dough, which makes it delicious. Must haves are Burrata Pizza and their Signature Fatturia with caramelized onions.”October 2020
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Calamari Net +1
“Had a great experience at Pizza di rocco . All the food we tried was so delicious. The pizzas were perfect. I loved the chicken strips and the calamari.”
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“Had a great experience at Pizza di rocco . All the food we tried was so delicious. The pizzas were perfect. I loved the chicken strips and the calamari.”April 2026
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Chicken strips Net +1
“Had a great experience at Pizza di rocco . All the food we tried was so delicious. The pizzas were perfect. I loved the chicken strips and the calamari.”
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“Had a great experience at Pizza di rocco . All the food we tried was so delicious. The pizzas were perfect. I loved the chicken strips and the calamari.”April 2026
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Diavola pizza Net +1
“Had the perfect dinner today from Pizza Di Rocco. Based on our friendly kabayan staff (forgot to get her name 😬) recommendation, ordered half Diavola and half Pollo Pesto for our pizza, partnered with Lasagna Al Forno. Everything was just delicious, fresh and super satisfying.”
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“Had the perfect dinner today from Pizza Di Rocco. Based on our friendly kabayan staff (forgot to get her name 😬) recommendation, ordered half Diavola and half Pollo Pesto for our pizza, partnered with Lasagna Al Forno. Everything was just delicious, fresh and super satisfying.”April 2021
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Fried buffalo chicken pizza Net +1
“Pizza Di rocco in JLT, excellent location, nice views with lake front. If you are average spice lover then dont dare to try Pollo picante pizza was hell spicy 🥵. Their fried buffalo chicken pizza was good. Best thing is they have whole wheat flour pizza options which is great n better then all purpose flour. Overall its good to try.”
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“Pizza Di rocco in JLT, excellent location, nice views with lake front. If you are average spice lover then dont dare to try Pollo picante pizza was hell spicy 🥵. Their fried buffalo chicken pizza was good. Best thing is they have whole wheat flour pizza options which is great n better then all purpose flour. Overall its good to try.”December 2022
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Lasagna Net +1
“Ordered online from Pizza Di Rocco. The pizza and lasagna were good, but surprisingly, it was the side salad that stood out the most—fresh, crisp, and really well put together. Everything was packed nicely and arrived warm. Giving it 4 out of 5 stars. Would definitely order again.”
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“Ordered online from Pizza Di Rocco. The pizza and lasagna were good, but surprisingly, it was the side salad that stood out the most—fresh, crisp, and really well put together. Everything was packed nicely and arrived warm. Giving it 4 out of 5 stars. Would definitely order again.”July 2025
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Lasagna al forno Net +1
“Had the perfect dinner today from Pizza Di Rocco. Based on our friendly kabayan staff (forgot to get her name 😬) recommendation, ordered half Diavola and half Pollo Pesto for our pizza, partnered with Lasagna Al Forno. Everything was just delicious, fresh and super satisfying.”
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Review excerpts
“Had the perfect dinner today from Pizza Di Rocco. Based on our friendly kabayan staff (forgot to get her name 😬) recommendation, ordered half Diavola and half Pollo Pesto for our pizza, partnered with Lasagna Al Forno. Everything was just delicious, fresh and super satisfying.”April 2021
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Pollo pesto pizza Net +1
“Had the perfect dinner today from Pizza Di Rocco. Based on our friendly kabayan staff (forgot to get her name 😬) recommendation, ordered half Diavola and half Pollo Pesto for our pizza, partnered with Lasagna Al Forno. Everything was just delicious, fresh and super satisfying.”
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Review excerpts
“Had the perfect dinner today from Pizza Di Rocco. Based on our friendly kabayan staff (forgot to get her name 😬) recommendation, ordered half Diavola and half Pollo Pesto for our pizza, partnered with Lasagna Al Forno. Everything was just delicious, fresh and super satisfying.”April 2021
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Side salad Net +1
“Ordered online from Pizza Di Rocco. The pizza and lasagna were good, but surprisingly, it was the side salad that stood out the most—fresh, crisp, and really well put together. Everything was packed nicely and arrived warm. Giving it 4 out of 5 stars. Would definitely order again.”
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“Ordered online from Pizza Di Rocco. The pizza and lasagna were good, but surprisingly, it was the side salad that stood out the most—fresh, crisp, and really well put together. Everything was packed nicely and arrived warm. Giving it 4 out of 5 stars. Would definitely order again.”July 2025
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Signature fatturia with caramelized onions Net +1
“The pizza is great thanks to the long-fermented dough, which makes it delicious. Must haves are Burrata Pizza and their Signature Fatturia with caramelized onions.”
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“The pizza is great thanks to the long-fermented dough, which makes it delicious. Must haves are Burrata Pizza and their Signature Fatturia with caramelized onions.”October 2020
Honorable mentions (1)
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Thin slice pizza Net +1
“Good all round thin slice pizza”
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“Good all round thin slice pizza”May 2026
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Espresso Net +1
“Good home made Pizza, only fresh ingredients. Very caring Staff. Good espresso. Will return!!”
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“Good home made Pizza, only fresh ingredients. Very caring Staff. Good espresso. Will return!!”February 2021
What to Avoid (3)
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Bruschetta Net −1
“Absolutely delicious pizza and complimentary sides. Didn't particularly like the Bruschetta but the pizza is to die for 🤤”
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“Absolutely delicious pizza and complimentary sides. Didn't particularly like the Bruschetta but the pizza is to die for 🤤”March 2022
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Cheese pizza Net −1
“We ordered 2 pizzas with the same dough,but cheese pizza was TOTALLY DIFFERENT!!!”
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“We ordered 2 pizzas with the same dough,but cheese pizza was TOTALLY DIFFERENT!!!”September 2025
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Pollo picante pizza Net −1
“Pizza Di rocco in JLT, excellent location, nice views with lake front. If you are average spice lover then dont dare to try Pollo picante pizza was hell spicy 🥵. Their fried buffalo chicken pizza was good. Best thing is they have whole wheat flour pizza options which is great n better then all purpose flour. Overall its good to try.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Pizza Di rocco in JLT, excellent location, nice views with lake front. If you are average spice lover then dont dare to try Pollo picante pizza was hell spicy 🥵. Their fried buffalo chicken pizza was good. Best thing is they have whole wheat flour pizza options which is great n better then all purpose flour. Overall its good to try.”December 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Visit outside busy periods or allow extra time: one dine-in order arrived almost 20 minutes late despite good food.
Check spice. Ask about heat before ordering Pollo Picante; a reviewer found it far too spicy for an average spice lover.
Try whole wheat. If you prefer a different base, ask for the whole wheat pizza option rather than all-purpose flour.
Use parking. Driving is practical for the branch: a reviewer noted that plenty of parking spaces were available.
Check delivery. For delivery, confirm the expected timing when ordering, as reviews range from fast arrivals to waits exceeding an hour.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Lake Level - Unit 15 - Cluster M
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Long waits
Busy periods have led to substantial delays, including orders arriving nearly 20 minutes after other table orders.
Delivery delays
Some delivery orders took over an hour, and one reviewer received stale food after the wait.
Inconsistent quality
Recent reviews describe occasional sloppy pizzas, excessive oil or salt, and uneven preparation.
Uneven toppings
One pizza was overloaded with jalapeños and cut into noticeably uneven slices.
Spicy option
Pollo Picante can be extremely hot, even for an average spice lover.
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The Bottom Line
Pizza Di Rocco is a Jumeirah Lake Towers pizza restaurant for thin, light and crispy Italian-style bases. The most useful starting points from the reviews are Burrata Pizza, Pollo Pesto and Signature Fatturia with caramelized onions. There is also a whole wheat base option, plus a broader menu that includes lasagna, chicken strips and calamari.
The JLT branch works for both a casual family meal and a relaxed dinner. Reviews mention warm indoor and outdoor seating, a lakefront view and plenty of parking. Dine-in service is often described as friendly and attentive, while several delivery customers received pizzas fresh, hot and well packed.
The setting is part of the appeal, not just a place to collect a box. Consistency is the main caution. During crowded periods, orders have arrived almost 20 minutes after other tables were served, and one delivery took an hour and ten minutes.
Other reviewers reported stale food, oily or overly salty pizza, careless cutting and toppings such as jalapeños being piled on. If ordering delivery, check the expected timing; if dining in, allow some flexibility at busy times. Pollo Picante is also notably hot, so it is worth asking about the spice level first.