Live music
Live singers and bands turn dinner into an upbeat evening, with reviewers mentioning dancing, singalongs and strong performances.
PizzaExpress Live, BSQ
Business Bay
PizzaExpress Live, BSQ is an Italian restaurant in Business Bay built around pizza, pasta and live entertainment. Reviews point to thin, crisp pizzas, vegan-cheese options prepared without cross-contamination, and a lively setting for brunches, group outings or music-filled evenings.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
3,940 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Crisp pizza
The pizza has won praise for a thin, crispy base, balanced toppings and fresh cheese.
Vegan options
Any pizza can reportedly be made with vegan cheese and dairy-free, without cross-contamination—useful for guests with dietary requirements.
Lunch value
The Power Lunch was described as affordable, generous in portion and quality, with mains, sides and drinks to choose from.
Group-friendly
Several consecutive staff end-of-year parties reportedly found the atmosphere well suited to group outings.
Custom bases
Diners can customise their pizza base and toppings, giving more flexibility than ordering only fixed combinations.
Drinks
Reviews mention well-made cocktails, mojitos, mimosas and a notably good coffee recommendation.
What to Eat at PizzaExpress Live, BSQ 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 PizzaExpress Live, BSQ, 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 PizzaExpress Live, BSQ got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Margherita pizza Net +2
“I particularly enjoyed the Margherita pizza with its perfect balance of tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil. The flavors were authentic and mouthwatering.”
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Review excerpts
“I particularly enjoyed the Margherita pizza with its perfect balance of tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil. The flavors were authentic and mouthwatering.”September 2023
“The food blew me away, from the Dough Balls and Calamari to the Margherita Pizza and Spaghetti Giardiniera, and the desserts were simply delicious.”September 2025
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Power lunch Net +2
“The Power Lunch promotion at PizzaExpress is excellent and offers great value. There is a wide variety of fresh, healthy options for mains, sides, and drinks.”
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Review excerpts
“The Power Lunch promotion at PizzaExpress is excellent and offers great value. There is a wide variety of fresh, healthy options for mains, sides, and drinks.”April 2026
“The Power Lunch is not only affordable but also generous in both quality and portion, perfect for satisfying a really hungry stomach.”April 2026
Honorable mentions (14)
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American hot pizza Net +1
“The menu is top-notch—I highly recommend the American Hot pizza and the Leggera Superfood Salad for a lighter option.”
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Review excerpts
“The menu is top-notch—I highly recommend the American Hot pizza and the Leggera Superfood Salad for a lighter option.”April 2025
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Arabizza Net +1
“Arabizza was a really nice pizza!”
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“Arabizza was a really nice pizza!”June 2025
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Calamari Net +1
“The food blew me away, from the Dough Balls and Calamari to the Margherita Pizza and Spaghetti Giardiniera, and the desserts were simply delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“The food blew me away, from the Dough Balls and Calamari to the Margherita Pizza and Spaghetti Giardiniera, and the desserts were simply delicious.”September 2025
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Dinner brunch Net +1
“Loved the Dinner brunch... Ninh was extra caring and made sure we had a fantastic dining experience... Kudos to her and the whole team”
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“Loved the Dinner brunch... Ninh was extra caring and made sure we had a fantastic dining experience... Kudos to her and the whole team”January 2026
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Dough balls Net +1
“The food blew me away, from the Dough Balls and Calamari to the Margherita Pizza and Spaghetti Giardiniera, and the desserts were simply delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“The food blew me away, from the Dough Balls and Calamari to the Margherita Pizza and Spaghetti Giardiniera, and the desserts were simply delicious.”September 2025
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Dough balls with garlic butter Net +1
“The dough balls with garlic butter are a must, as always!”
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Review excerpts
“The dough balls with garlic butter are a must, as always!”April 2025
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Fried calamari Net +1
“The fried calamari was chewy a yummy.”
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Review excerpts
“The fried calamari was chewy a yummy.”June 2025
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Leggera superfood salad Net +1
“The menu is top-notch—I highly recommend the American Hot pizza and the Leggera Superfood Salad for a lighter option.”
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Review excerpts
“The menu is top-notch—I highly recommend the American Hot pizza and the Leggera Superfood Salad for a lighter option.”April 2025
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Mango salad Net +1
“Also the mango salad was top notch.”
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Review excerpts
“Also the mango salad was top notch.”August 2023
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Margharita Net +1
“I had ordered a margharita along with a sea food pizza & to be very honest, both the pizza's were quite delicious 😋.”
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Review excerpts
“I had ordered a margharita along with a sea food pizza & to be very honest, both the pizza's were quite delicious 😋.”April 2024
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Mimosa Net +1
“The mimosa was tasty as well.”
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Review excerpts
“The mimosa was tasty as well.”June 2025
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Sea food pizza Net +1
“I had ordered a margharita along with a sea food pizza & to be very honest, both the pizza's were quite delicious 😋.”
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Review excerpts
“I had ordered a margharita along with a sea food pizza & to be very honest, both the pizza's were quite delicious 😋.”April 2024
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Spaghetti giardiniera Net +1
“The food blew me away, from the Dough Balls and Calamari to the Margherita Pizza and Spaghetti Giardiniera, and the desserts were simply delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“The food blew me away, from the Dough Balls and Calamari to the Margherita Pizza and Spaghetti Giardiniera, and the desserts were simply delicious.”September 2025
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The american pizza Net +1
“Fantastic spot , great welcome , great culinary experience especially the pizza the taste was unique never had one like this in Dubai ( the American pizza) .”
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“Fantastic spot , great welcome , great culinary experience especially the pizza the taste was unique never had one like this in Dubai ( the American pizza) .”February 2025
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Lemon sparkling drink Net +1
“The lemon sparkling drink was refreshing.”
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Review excerpts
“The lemon sparkling drink was refreshing.”June 2025
What to Avoid (4)
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Customized basil pesto pizza Net −1
“We also tried a customized basil pesto pizza, since we were craving that flavor. Unfortunately, the flavors fell short and didn’t come through as much as we had hoped.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We also tried a customized basil pesto pizza, since we were craving that flavor. Unfortunately, the flavors fell short and didn’t come through as much as we had hoped.”September 2025
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Lava cake Net −1
“The lava cake was not even lava at all. It seemed overcooked or baked or reheated from the microwave!!”
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Critical review excerpts
“The lava cake was not even lava at all. It seemed overcooked or baked or reheated from the microwave!!”April 2024
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Regular dough balls Net −1
“We ordered the regular dough balls, but they tasted quite different from what we’re used to—something about them just didn’t hit right.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the regular dough balls, but they tasted quite different from what we’re used to—something about them just didn’t hit right.”September 2025
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Tiramisu Net −1
“The tiramisu tasted like whipped cream with shaved chocolate!”
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Critical review excerpts
“The tiramisu tasted like whipped cream with shaved chocolate!”April 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check music. Ask about the performance schedule before booking if live music matters; one review says weekend singers are usual.
Ask dietary. Tell the server about dietary needs and confirm the vegan-cheese, dairy-free preparation before ordering.
Use valet. For driving visits, look for valet parking directly in front of the reception area.
Check packages. If you are booking Drunch, confirm the current inclusions; one review described unlimited hot and cold starters, one main and dessert.
Try Dough Balls. Dough Balls are repeatedly suggested as a starter, including with garlic butter, so they are an easy first order to consider.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Building 5 - 5
Business Bay - Bay Square, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent dishes
One visitor found the regular Dough Balls and a customised basil pesto pizza underwhelming compared with other PizzaExpress branches.
Branch variation
A returning PizzaExpress customer said this branch did not match the standard they expected from other locations.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 15/-
all drinks including wines
“AED 15/- for all drinks including wines till midnight”Google review · August 2023
99AED
ladies night
“😍 They have ongoing summer promotion, must try it! There’s more, they have ladies night every Thursday, 99AED only! 🥳 it’s a go to place for drinks after work ☺️☺️ recommended! 👌🏻”Google review · August 2023
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The Bottom Line
PizzaExpress Live, BSQ is a Business Bay Italian restaurant where the food is only part of the outing. You can order pizza and pasta, then stay for live singers or bands; reviews describe everything from energetic weekend performances and singalongs to a more relaxed jazz atmosphere. That makes it a natural choice for a group dinner, celebration or music-led night out.
Pizza is the safest starting point in the reviews. The thin, crispy base, Margherita Pizza, American Hot pizza and Dough Balls all receive specific praise, while one diner also recommended the Leggera Superfood Salad for a lighter option. Pizza bases and toppings can be customised.
Guests avoiding dairy have another useful option: one review says any pizza could be made with vegan cheese and dairy-free without cross-contamination, though it is worth explaining your requirements clearly when ordering. The Power Lunch is described as generous and affordable, and brunch and Drunch reviews mention substantial food-and-drink packages. Reported deals included AED 15 for all drinks including wines on one Monday and a 99AED Thursday ladies night, so check what is currently running before you go.
Valet parking was reported directly in front of reception. One customer did find the Dough Balls and basil pesto pizza disappointing at this branch, a reminder that individual dishes can be inconsistent.