Live music
Live singers, DJs, karaoke and open-mic sets give ordinary dinners a lively edge.
PizzaExpress Live, JLT
Jumeirah Lake Towers
PizzaExpress Live is an Italian restaurant in Jumeirah Lakes Towers where you can settle in for pizza and pasta alongside live music. Reviews also highlight family-friendly pizza-making sessions and lively brunches, making it a good pick when dinner needs some entertainment.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
5,842 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Brunch value
Several reviews describe the brunch as affordable, enjoyable and well suited to groups or families.
Pizza
Pizzas are repeatedly praised, with meat lovers, BBQ chicken, vegetarian and vegan options mentioned.
Kids activity
Children can join a pizza-making session, with one family saying the team kept the kids engaged throughout.
Plant-based
The vegan pizza and cheese were specifically described as tasty, giving plant-based diners a clear option.
Group friendly
Reviews mention successful family gatherings, staff parties, birthdays and both large and small groups.
Lunch deal
A reported power-lunch combination included a main, side and drink for 29 AED.
What to Eat at PizzaExpress Live, JLT 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, JLT, 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, JLT got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 9
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Chicken wings Net +2
“SLAAAAYYYY! Everything was perfect. Personal favorite is the chicken wings!!”
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Review excerpts
“SLAAAAYYYY! Everything was perfect. Personal favorite is the chicken wings!!”April 2026
“I loved the chicken wings and the calamari.”October 2025
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Balls with butter Net +1
“These days they are offering power lunch for just 29 aed and omg i will recommend their balls with butter and side you can order”
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Review excerpts
“These days they are offering power lunch for just 29 aed and omg i will recommend their balls with butter and side you can order”April 2026
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Bbq chicken pizza Net +1
“I had a BBQ chicken pizza,it’s good! And Cephius is so kind. He was so nice person. I want to go there again.”
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Review excerpts
“I had a BBQ chicken pizza,it’s good! And Cephius is so kind. He was so nice person. I want to go there again.”November 2025
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Brunch Net +1
“Such a lovely brunch. Staff so attentive and fun. Florence was so helpful and caring to anything of our needs. Thank you for such a great afternoon”
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“Such a lovely brunch. Staff so attentive and fun. Florence was so helpful and caring to anything of our needs. Thank you for such a great afternoon”June 2026
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Calamari Net +1
“I loved the chicken wings and the calamari.”
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Review excerpts
“I loved the chicken wings and the calamari.”October 2025
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Hawaiian pizza Net +1
“I recommend the Hawaiian pizza and truffle pasta. We ordered it twice because it’s very delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“I recommend the Hawaiian pizza and truffle pasta. We ordered it twice because it’s very delicious.”October 2025
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Pistachio and chocolate dessert Net +1
“The pistachio and chocolate dessert was amazing!”
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“The pistachio and chocolate dessert was amazing!”October 2025
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Truffle pasta Net +1
“I recommend the Hawaiian pizza and truffle pasta. We ordered it twice because it’s very delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“I recommend the Hawaiian pizza and truffle pasta. We ordered it twice because it’s very delicious.”October 2025
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Vegan pizza Net +1
“The vegan pizza and cheese were very tasty, good options for plant based people.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The vegan pizza and cheese were very tasty, good options for plant based people.”June 2026
Drinks 1
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Beer Net +1
“The pizzas so so , but happily the beer was ok (thanks peronni)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The pizzas so so , but happily the beer was ok (thanks peronni)”July 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Chocolate fudge Net −1
“The worse : the chocolate Fudge that’s it was like eating raw sugar”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The worse : the chocolate Fudge that’s it was like eating raw sugar”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check schedule. Confirm the entertainment lineup before going if live music is your main reason to visit.
Skip package. If drinks matter most, consider ordering separately: one review strongly preferred the music over the unlimited package.
Try lunch. For a budget daytime visit, ask about the power lunch: one review reported a main, side and drink for 29 AED.
Try happy hour. Ask about Happy Hour deals if you are visiting in the evening; a reviewer specifically recommended that timing.
Arrive early. For Sunday night jam sessions, sign up early because the stage is open to customers and participation is supported.
Bring children. Families can ask about the pizza-making activity, which gave children a hands-on session during the visit.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Cluster A
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, 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
Package drinks
One Friday visitor found the unlimited package drinks watered down, heavily iced and later no longer served.
Slow service
A review of the unlimited package reported waits of around 15 minutes for a beer and difficulty getting orders heard.
Inconsistent food
One diner found the first serving acceptable but said later food was disappointing.
Live schedule
The live-music promise was not consistent for one visit, which had background music and a birthday song instead.
Dessert quality
One review found the chocolate fudge excessively sugary and described it as like eating raw sugar.
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The Bottom Line
PizzaExpress Live JLT is a casual Italian restaurant in Jumeirah Lakes Towers built around food with a side of entertainment. You can order pizza, pasta, chicken wings or a vegan pizza, then stay for a live singer, DJ, karaoke, open mic or Sunday night jam. That makes it more of a social dinner destination than a quiet meal.
Brunch is one of the stronger draws. Reviews describe the package as affordable and good value, with families enjoying the atmosphere and a pizza-making activity for children. Birthday groups and staff parties also appear to fit comfortably here, while the reported power lunch combines a main, side and drink for 29 AED.
The experience is not entirely consistent. One Friday brunch review criticised the unlimited package for watered-down, ice-heavy drinks, slow beer service and food that declined after the first serving. Another visit had background music rather than a proper live set, so check the entertainment schedule if that is your priority.
For a more dependable value play, ask about lunch or Happy Hour, and arrive early for jam-night participation.