Chicken pizzas
Ranch chicken and Buffalo chicken pizzas are repeatedly praised, with one reviewer calling the Ranch version amazing.
Pizzaro - Al Barsha
Al Barsha
Pizzaro in Al Barsha is a small Italian restaurant known for thin-crust pizzas and pasta. Reviews repeatedly point to the Ranch chicken pizza, Buffalo chicken pizza and lasagna, while the cozy dine-in room and takeaway deals make it useful for casual meals or movie nights at home.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
481 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Italian crust
Several customers like the freshly prepared, thin and crispy dough, with one describing it as original Italian pizza dough.
Pasta choice
The menu goes beyond pizza: reviewers specifically enjoyed the creamy Alfredo pasta with chicken and the Lasagna alla Bolognese.
Takeaway value
Customers mention regular deals, including a reported 40% Tuesday discount and a party feast shared by four people.
Friendly service
Reviews describe welcoming, attentive staff and a manager who offered recommendations during a takeaway order.
Cozy setting
The small dining room is described as clean, tidy and cozy, with a relaxed atmosphere for a casual meal.
What to Eat at Pizzaro - Al Barsha 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 Pizzaro - Al Barsha, 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 Pizzaro - Al Barsha, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 3
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Buffalo chicken pizza Net +5
“My buffalo chicken pizza recommended by the manager was super delicious.”
Positive 5Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My buffalo chicken pizza recommended by the manager was super delicious.”June 2023
“I ordered a take away and for sure I have found my spot here,my buffalo chicken pizza was amazing.Thank you guys I will order again and again.”October 2024
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Ranch chicken pizza Net +3
“The Ranch chicken pizza is amazing.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Ranch chicken pizza is amazing.”February 2024
“Ranch chicken pizza and buffalo chicken pizza was a great recommendations.”June 2023
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Mac and cheese balls Net +2
“I also tried the mac and cheese balls and it was amazing.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I also tried the mac and cheese balls and it was amazing.”February 2024
“We ordered the carbonara, Chicken pesto and turkey pizza, and the mac and cheese balls. Food came on time with Zomato, hot and fresh. Prices are reasonable with Zomato Go pro app (50% off on online orders!). The food items looked and tasted great. Neatly packed too, no spillage. Would definitely order again!”October 2020
Honorable mentions (26)
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Bbq chicken pizza pocket Net +1
“Every time we have a movie marathon at home, we would order at Pizzaro -- pizza, pizza pockets (their BBQ Chicken Pizza Pocket is a must-try!), and lasagna!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Every time we have a movie marathon at home, we would order at Pizzaro -- pizza, pizza pockets (their BBQ Chicken Pizza Pocket is a must-try!), and lasagna!”July 2024
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Bolognaise pasta Net +1
“First time we order through deliveroo, the mozarella pizza was AMAZING ! Thin dough full of flavour, wooden oven definitely. Also got the bolognaise pasta that was good aswell but the pizza was better 😁”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“First time we order through deliveroo, the mozarella pizza was AMAZING ! Thin dough full of flavour, wooden oven definitely. Also got the bolognaise pasta that was good aswell but the pizza was better 😁”September 2021
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Burrata napoli crust pizza Net +1
“We first tried their Burrata Napoli Crust pizza and their Vegetarian Pizza for our movie night and we fell in love ever since.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We first tried their Burrata Napoli Crust pizza and their Vegetarian Pizza for our movie night and we fell in love ever since.”July 2024
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Burrata pizza Net +1
“I only ordered their mozzarella sticks and Burrata pizza, both of them were fresh and tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I only ordered their mozzarella sticks and Burrata pizza, both of them were fresh and tasty.”September 2022
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Carbonara Net +1
“We ordered the carbonara, Chicken pesto and turkey pizza, and the mac and cheese balls. Food came on time with Zomato, hot and fresh. Prices are reasonable with Zomato Go pro app (50% off on online orders!). The food items looked and tasted great. Neatly packed too, no spillage. Would definitely order again!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered the carbonara, Chicken pesto and turkey pizza, and the mac and cheese balls. Food came on time with Zomato, hot and fresh. Prices are reasonable with Zomato Go pro app (50% off on online orders!). The food items looked and tasted great. Neatly packed too, no spillage. Would definitely order again!”October 2020
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Cheese cake Net +1
“The pizzza is very fine small restaurant. The food was so yummy. Definitely me and my friends will come back again. I would like to recommend steak pizza and cheese cake”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The pizzza is very fine small restaurant. The food was so yummy. Definitely me and my friends will come back again. I would like to recommend steak pizza and cheese cake”March 2023
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Chicken bites with cocktail sauce Net +1
“Chicken bites with cocktail sauce was unique.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Chicken bites with cocktail sauce was unique.”June 2023
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Chicken pesto pizza Net +1
“We ordered the carbonara, Chicken pesto and turkey pizza, and the mac and cheese balls. Food came on time with Zomato, hot and fresh. Prices are reasonable with Zomato Go pro app (50% off on online orders!). The food items looked and tasted great. Neatly packed too, no spillage. Would definitely order again!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered the carbonara, Chicken pesto and turkey pizza, and the mac and cheese balls. Food came on time with Zomato, hot and fresh. Prices are reasonable with Zomato Go pro app (50% off on online orders!). The food items looked and tasted great. Neatly packed too, no spillage. Would definitely order again!”October 2020
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Creamy alfredo pasta with chicken Net +1
“Creamy Alfredo pasta with chicken is a must try.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Creamy Alfredo pasta with chicken is a must try.”February 2024
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Garlic bread Net +1
“The garlic bread was really good!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The garlic bread was really good!”May 2023
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Hawaiian pizza Net +1
“We had Hawaiian pizza and pepperoni jalapenos. It was delicious. Highly recommend.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had Hawaiian pizza and pepperoni jalapenos. It was delicious. Highly recommend.”July 2023
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Lasagna ala bolognese Net +1
“The food are great especially the Lasagna ala Bolognese.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food are great especially the Lasagna ala Bolognese.”January 2021
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Linguine seafood pasta Net +1
“I Ordered linguine seafood pasta for AED60. And a hawaiian pizza. The pasta have a unique but authentic tomato sauce, sour and a littlebit spicy just perfect for my taste. The pasta firm and not broken. The seafood taste and cook just right. Squid shirmps and mussel in good portion ended my cravings for seafood which has bothered me for a weeks now. Add a little salt and it will enhance the taste of the pasta more.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I Ordered linguine seafood pasta for AED60. And a hawaiian pizza. The pasta have a unique but authentic tomato sauce, sour and a littlebit spicy just perfect for my taste. The pasta firm and not broken. The seafood taste and cook just right. Squid shirmps and mussel in good portion ended my cravings for seafood which has bothered me for a weeks now. Add a little salt and it will enhance the taste of the pasta more.”December 2022
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Mozarella pizza Net +1
“First time we order through deliveroo, the mozarella pizza was AMAZING ! Thin dough full of flavour, wooden oven definitely. Also got the bolognaise pasta that was good aswell but the pizza was better 😁”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“First time we order through deliveroo, the mozarella pizza was AMAZING ! Thin dough full of flavour, wooden oven definitely. Also got the bolognaise pasta that was good aswell but the pizza was better 😁”September 2021
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Mozzarella sticks Net +1
“I only ordered their mozzarella sticks and Burrata pizza, both of them were fresh and tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I only ordered their mozzarella sticks and Burrata pizza, both of them were fresh and tasty.”September 2022
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Pepperoni jalapenos Net +1
“We had Hawaiian pizza and pepperoni jalapenos. It was delicious. Highly recommend.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had Hawaiian pizza and pepperoni jalapenos. It was delicious. Highly recommend.”July 2023
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Pepperoni pizza Net +1
“Amazing food the pizza was so tasty....OMG mouth watering good my wife n me had the pepperoni pizza and the ranch pizza was recommended by hussein who happened to be serving us that evening he was a delight to speak to, constantly cracking jokes while breaking the ice....totally recommend this place n will be going back myself”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing food the pizza was so tasty....OMG mouth watering good my wife n me had the pepperoni pizza and the ranch pizza was recommended by hussein who happened to be serving us that evening he was a delight to speak to, constantly cracking jokes while breaking the ice....totally recommend this place n will be going back myself”April 2023
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Pink pasta with chicken Net +1
“The pink pasta with chicken was the absolute winner for me, so creamy and tasty! 🤤”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The pink pasta with chicken was the absolute winner for me, so creamy and tasty! 🤤”July 2023
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Ranch pizza Net +1
“Amazing food the pizza was so tasty....OMG mouth watering good my wife n me had the pepperoni pizza and the ranch pizza was recommended by hussein who happened to be serving us that evening he was a delight to speak to, constantly cracking jokes while breaking the ice....totally recommend this place n will be going back myself”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing food the pizza was so tasty....OMG mouth watering good my wife n me had the pepperoni pizza and the ranch pizza was recommended by hussein who happened to be serving us that evening he was a delight to speak to, constantly cracking jokes while breaking the ice....totally recommend this place n will be going back myself”April 2023
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Seafood pizza Net +1
“The seafood pizza is a must-try—loaded with fresh and flavorful toppings, and the crust is perfectly crispy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The seafood pizza is a must-try—loaded with fresh and flavorful toppings, and the crust is perfectly crispy.”September 2024
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Signature baked garlic bread Net +1
“And of course their signature baked garlic bread is a must try.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“And of course their signature baked garlic bread is a must try.”February 2024
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Spaghetti bolognese Net +1
“I also recently tried their Spaghetti Bolognese and it did not disappoint!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I also recently tried their Spaghetti Bolognese and it did not disappoint!”July 2024
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Steak pizza Net +1
“The pizzza is very fine small restaurant. The food was so yummy. Definitely me and my friends will come back again. I would like to recommend steak pizza and cheese cake”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The pizzza is very fine small restaurant. The food was so yummy. Definitely me and my friends will come back again. I would like to recommend steak pizza and cheese cake”March 2023
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Truffle pizza Net +1
“Ordered again few days ago their truffle pizza and it was amazing, yet the sourdough grilled chicken one wasn't that tasty for me.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered again few days ago their truffle pizza and it was amazing, yet the sourdough grilled chicken one wasn't that tasty for me.”October 2022
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Turkey pizza Net +1
“We ordered the carbonara, Chicken pesto and turkey pizza, and the mac and cheese balls. Food came on time with Zomato, hot and fresh. Prices are reasonable with Zomato Go pro app (50% off on online orders!). The food items looked and tasted great. Neatly packed too, no spillage. Would definitely order again!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered the carbonara, Chicken pesto and turkey pizza, and the mac and cheese balls. Food came on time with Zomato, hot and fresh. Prices are reasonable with Zomato Go pro app (50% off on online orders!). The food items looked and tasted great. Neatly packed too, no spillage. Would definitely order again!”October 2020
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Garlic cheese bread Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Their garlic cheese bread was ok.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Margarita Net +1
“Ordered through the Careem app, I ordered a Margarita and a Chicken Ranch pizza. Both are good, but I liked the Chicken Ranch more.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered through the Careem app, I ordered a Margarita and a Chicken Ranch pizza. Both are good, but I liked the Chicken Ranch more.”February 2024
What to Avoid (1)
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Cold pizza Net −2
“So I pay 100AED for a 56 AED cold pizza and he says he will be back with my change soon... 3 h later ni sign of him.”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“So I pay 100AED for a 56 AED cold pizza and he says he will be back with my change soon... 3 h later ni sign of him.”August 2020
Tips for a Better Visit
Check deals. Check the current Tuesday offer before ordering; one review reported 40% off takeaway orders.
Go early. For dine-in, arrive before the busiest period because one review says the branch has only four tables.
Track delivery. If ordering delivery, confirm the estimated time and follow up if it slips; one order arrived after 1 hour and 25 minutes.
Try pockets. For a movie-night takeaway, consider the BBQ Chicken Pizza Pocket, which a regular reviewer specifically called a must-try.
Ask recommendations. If you are unsure what to order, ask the staff for a recommendation; customers singled out the Ranch and Buffalo chicken pizzas.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Raha Building - G Floor, Al Raha Building, Behind Mall of the Emirates
Al Barsha - Al Barsha 1, Dubai
Common Concerns
Delivery delays
Several delivery reviews report long waits, including an order that arrived 1 hour and 25 minutes after ordering.
Cold arrivals
Some delivery orders arrived cold after delays, which affected the experience significantly.
Uneven toppings
A few customers felt the cheese or chicken filling was too limited, and one simply found the toppings lacking.
Soggy centre
One dine-in review found the crust too thin and slightly soggy in the centre, so pizza texture may vary.
Small dining room
Seating is limited, with one reviewer counting only four tables inside; busy periods may be inconvenient for groups.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED149
party feast offer
“During Eid we tried their party feast offer for only AED149 shared by 4 people this is an amazing deal!”Google review · July 2023
AED60
linguine seafood pasta
“I Ordered linguine seafood pasta for AED60”Google review · December 2022
56 AED
cold pizza
“So I pay 100AED for a 56 AED cold pizza and he says he will be back with my change soon”Google review · August 2020
DXB
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The Bottom Line
Pizzaro in Al Barsha is a compact Italian restaurant where pizza is the main draw, with pasta and small plates rounding things out. The Ranch chicken pizza and Buffalo chicken pizza receive repeated praise, while the Lasagna alla Bolognese is another useful choice if you want something beyond pizza. For takeaway movie nights, one regular also recommends the BBQ Chicken Pizza Pocket.
The pizza style divides opinion slightly. Positive reviews describe thin, crispy or original Italian dough, and the Burrata mushroom and seafood pizzas have their own fans. Other customers found the toppings too light, a crust soggy in the centre, or a discounted pizza below standard, so expectations around consistency should be realistic.
The branch is cozy but genuinely small: one reviewer counted only four tables. That makes it better suited to a casual visit or takeaway than a large group without checking first. Deals can improve the value, including a reported Tuesday 40% discount and an AED149 party feast shared by four people.
Delivery is the main caution, with several older reviews describing very late or cold arrivals; pickup or dine-in may be safer when timing matters.