Neapolitan Pizza
Reviews highlight well-baked dough, fresh toppings and a charred crust, especially on the pepperoni and brisket pizzas.
Popolare Positano
Al Barsha South
Popolare Positano is an Italian restaurant in Al Barsha South, known in reviews for Neapolitan-style pizza and a relaxed, welcoming dining room. The menu also includes Tunisian dishes, giving you options beyond pizza and pasta, including couscous and other Mediterranean favourites.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
241 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Burrata Pizza
The Burrata Pizza stands out for its light dough and fresh, creamy burrata.
Tunisian Options
The menu goes beyond Italian food: one reviewer enjoyed couscous and meat kamouneya with balanced Tunisian flavours.
Relaxed Setting
Several diners describe a calm, cosy interior that suits an unhurried meal.
Generous Portions
Portions can be large enough to take leftovers home, while another group found two pizzas enough for several people.
Family Friendly
A family reviewer says the chef prepared soups or purées for small children and staff helped with vegetarian choices.
Parking Options
Parking is available beside the building, with valet mentioned as an alternative.
What to Eat at Popolare Positano 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 Popolare Positano, 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 Popolare Positano, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 5
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Tiramisu Net +3
“We went there again another day as we really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere and they were very welcoming as they offered us a delicious tiramisu as a welcoming dessert”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We went there again another day as we really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere and they were very welcoming as they offered us a delicious tiramisu as a welcoming dessert”July 2026
“We were already full but we couldn’t resist the fresh salad and a mechweya one (Grilled salad) 🥰🥰 and to end our beautiful evening we had two coffees and shared a freshly made Italian Tiramisu 👌”March 2025
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Brisket pizza Net +2
“I ordered the Brisket pizza, the ingredients tasted fresh, the dough was outstanding and overall I left a happy customer.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered the Brisket pizza, the ingredients tasted fresh, the dough was outstanding and overall I left a happy customer.”April 2025
“Best pizza in Dubai, and reasonable prices too, absolutely brilliant. We love the brisket pizza, but they’re all just really good Neapolitan style”July 2024
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Burrata pizza Net +2
“The pizzas were average at best – only the burrata pizza had some real flavor. The others tasted like they were made with low-quality ingredients.”
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“The pizzas were average at best – only the burrata pizza had some real flavor. The others tasted like they were made with low-quality ingredients.”September 2025
“We ordered the “Burrata Pizza” and “The 4-Cheese Pizza”, both were absolutely delicious. The dough was light and perfectly baked. The burrata was fresh and creamy, and the four cheese pizza was rich without being heavy.”January 2026
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Foccacia Net +2
“Haven't really dined in there yet, thou we do order a lot over. Their focaccia bread and Spegetti arabiata are our favourite. Food quality is good and the service even better, Good staff.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Haven't really dined in there yet, thou we do order a lot over. Their focaccia bread and Spegetti arabiata are our favourite. Food quality is good and the service even better, Good staff.”January 2026
“We ordered the pepperoni pizza, seafood pasta and foccacia, all delicious!”November 2024
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Pasta lemon one with shrimps Net +2
“If you don’t know what pasta to order, I recommend the lemon one with shrimps 🦐🧡, it’s delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“If you don’t know what pasta to order, I recommend the lemon one with shrimps 🦐🧡, it’s delicious!”January 2025
“Really amazing, the truffle arancini balls were delicious, pizza dough was perfect and then we tried the lemon shrimp pasta yum!”May 2025
Honorable mentions (21)
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Bresolla pizza Net +1
“Tried the bresolla pizza and tiramisu was great.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tried the bresolla pizza and tiramisu was great.”August 2025
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Burrata Net +1
“The best pizza in town, the dough and sauce and burrata is just perfect.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The best pizza in town, the dough and sauce and burrata is just perfect.”April 2025
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Couscous Net +1
“We had two different main dishes 🐙 couscous for me and the Meat Kamouneya for him that were both cooked to perfection with amazingly balanced Tunisian flavors 💯 ( a little spicy for 🌶️ lovers)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had two different main dishes 🐙 couscous for me and the Meat Kamouneya for him that were both cooked to perfection with amazingly balanced Tunisian flavors 💯 ( a little spicy for 🌶️ lovers)”March 2025
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Creamy pemon pasta Net +1
“We tried the creamy pemon pasta, veg pizza, pesto pistachio pasta. Ali has done a marvelous job.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried the creamy pemon pasta, veg pizza, pesto pistachio pasta. Ali has done a marvelous job.”August 2026
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Dynamite shrimps Net +1
“Very delicious and authentic napoleon pizza, we also ordered dynamite shrimps and were very tasty🍤 .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very delicious and authentic napoleon pizza, we also ordered dynamite shrimps and were very tasty🍤 .”July 2026
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Fried burrata Net +1
“One of the best pizza I tried in Dubai and fried burrata was so good we had to order it again.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“One of the best pizza I tried in Dubai and fried burrata was so good we had to order it again.”May 2025
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Meat kamouneya Net +1
“We had two different main dishes 🐙 couscous for me and the Meat Kamouneya for him that were both cooked to perfection with amazingly balanced Tunisian flavors 💯 ( a little spicy for 🌶️ lovers)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had two different main dishes 🐙 couscous for me and the Meat Kamouneya for him that were both cooked to perfection with amazingly balanced Tunisian flavors 💯 ( a little spicy for 🌶️ lovers)”March 2025
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Mechweya one (grilled salad) Net +1
“We were already full but we couldn’t resist the fresh salad and a mechweya one (Grilled salad) 🥰🥰 and to end our beautiful evening we had two coffees and shared a freshly made Italian Tiramisu 👌”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We were already full but we couldn’t resist the fresh salad and a mechweya one (Grilled salad) 🥰🥰 and to end our beautiful evening we had two coffees and shared a freshly made Italian Tiramisu 👌”March 2025
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Napoleon pizza Net +1
“Very delicious and authentic napoleon pizza, we also ordered dynamite shrimps and were very tasty🍤 .”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Very delicious and authentic napoleon pizza, we also ordered dynamite shrimps and were very tasty🍤 .”July 2026
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Pepperoni Net +1
“Solid Neapolitan-style pizza! The pepperoni was flavorful and the dough had that perfect char.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Solid Neapolitan-style pizza! The pepperoni was flavorful and the dough had that perfect char.”April 2026
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Pepperoni pizza Net +1
“We ordered the pepperoni pizza, seafood pasta and foccacia, all delicious!”
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“We ordered the pepperoni pizza, seafood pasta and foccacia, all delicious!”November 2024
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Pesto pistachio pasta Net +1
“We tried the creamy pemon pasta, veg pizza, pesto pistachio pasta. Ali has done a marvelous job.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the creamy pemon pasta, veg pizza, pesto pistachio pasta. Ali has done a marvelous job.”August 2026
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Pink pasta Net +1
“My son had pink pasta and loved it!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My son had pink pasta and loved it!”December 2025
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Seafood pasta Net +1
“We ordered the pepperoni pizza, seafood pasta and foccacia, all delicious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered the pepperoni pizza, seafood pasta and foccacia, all delicious!”November 2024
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Spegetti arabiata Net +1
“Haven't really dined in there yet, thou we do order a lot over. Their focaccia bread and Spegetti arabiata are our favourite. Food quality is good and the service even better, Good staff.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Haven't really dined in there yet, thou we do order a lot over. Their focaccia bread and Spegetti arabiata are our favourite. Food quality is good and the service even better, Good staff.”January 2026
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The 4-cheese pizza Net +1
“We ordered the “Burrata Pizza” and “The 4-Cheese Pizza”, both were absolutely delicious. The dough was light and perfectly baked. The burrata was fresh and creamy, and the four cheese pizza was rich without being heavy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered the “Burrata Pizza” and “The 4-Cheese Pizza”, both were absolutely delicious. The dough was light and perfectly baked. The burrata was fresh and creamy, and the four cheese pizza was rich without being heavy.”January 2026
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Truffle arancini balls Net +1
“Really amazing, the truffle arancini balls were delicious, pizza dough was perfect and then we tried the lemon shrimp pasta yum!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Really amazing, the truffle arancini balls were delicious, pizza dough was perfect and then we tried the lemon shrimp pasta yum!”May 2025
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Truffle pasta Net +1
“I have tried many places in Dubai and I can safely say this food is the best around. I had the pizza and truffle pasta which were both delicious. The waiter was also very welcoming and friendly which always helps. Will definitely be back.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“I have tried many places in Dubai and I can safely say this food is the best around. I had the pizza and truffle pasta which were both delicious. The waiter was also very welcoming and friendly which always helps. Will definitely be back.”February 2024
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Tunisian iftar menu Net +1
“Our Tunisian iftar menu was absolutely mouthwatering at Popolare Positano today 👌”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Our Tunisian iftar menu was absolutely mouthwatering at Popolare Positano today 👌”March 2025
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Veg pizza Net +1
“We tried the creamy pemon pasta, veg pizza, pesto pistachio pasta. Ali has done a marvelous job.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the creamy pemon pasta, veg pizza, pesto pistachio pasta. Ali has done a marvelous job.”August 2026
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Lasagne Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The food portions were insane, we took portions of everything home and the taste was absolutely sublime 🤤😍 I had the lasagne which had this unique sweet undertone to it. I need it again like yesterday!”
Positive 1Negative 1
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“The food portions were insane, we took portions of everything home and the taste was absolutely sublime 🤤😍 I had the lasagne which had this unique sweet undertone to it. I need it again like yesterday!”March 2025
What to Avoid (4)
Food 3
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Borscht soup Net −1
“Borscht soup is only a name, zero ingredients from the recipe - taste of tomatoes paste.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Borscht soup is only a name, zero ingredients from the recipe - taste of tomatoes paste.”May 2024
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Buffalo pizza Net −1
“Buffalo pizza - tastes like margarita, tomato sauce and cheese.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Buffalo pizza - tastes like margarita, tomato sauce and cheese.”May 2024
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Popolare panozzo Net −1
“Popolare panozzo they sent me only lettuce inside and cheese without mashroom or chicken becarful Bad taste And also scam”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Popolare panozzo they sent me only lettuce inside and cheese without mashroom or chicken becarful Bad taste And also scam”February 2026
Drinks 1
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Mineral water Net −1
“• The “mineral water” served was just local water, not from a natural source.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“• The “mineral water” served was just local water, not from a natural source.”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Panuozzo. If ordering panuozzo for delivery, confirm the selected fillings before the order is finalised.
Confirm Vouchers. If using Entertainer, ask how many vouchers can be used before ordering, especially for a large group.
Try Lemon Pasta. The lemon shrimp pasta is a repeatedly recommended choice for anyone unsure which pasta to order.
Use Valet. If side parking is inconvenient, the review says valet is available as an alternative.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Resortz by Danube Arjan Shop No. 14
Al Barsha South Third - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Missing Fillings
One delivery order reportedly arrived with only lettuce and cheese in the panuozzo, missing the mushroom or chicken filling.
Voucher Limit
An Entertainer user said staff confirmed pizzas were included but later accepted only one voucher for a family of six.
Occasional AC
One diner reported occasional air-conditioning problems.
Dining Comfort
A review found the chairs uncomfortable without cushions and the lighting too cool for the desired atmosphere.
Inconsistent Dishes
One four-dish visit was strongly negative, with complaints about bland pizza, a small lasagna and soups lacking their expected ingredients.
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The Bottom Line
Popolare Positano is an Italian restaurant in Al Barsha South where pizza is the main draw. Reviews point to Neapolitan-style dough with a proper char, plus well-liked choices such as the Burrata Pizza, brisket pizza and lemon shrimp pasta. The menu is not strictly Italian either: Tunisian dishes including couscous and meat kamouneya have also received praise.
The setting is described as calm, cosy and welcoming, with friendly, attentive service. Portions can be generous; one group took food home, while another said two pizzas were enough for the table. Families may appreciate that the chef has prepared soups or purées for small children, and staff have helped diners choose vegetarian dishes.
Parking is available beside the building, with valet also mentioned. There are a few practical cautions. One panuozzo delivery reportedly arrived with only lettuce and cheese instead of the expected mushroom or chicken, so check the fillings when ordering.
An Entertainer user also reported that only one voucher was accepted despite asking beforehand. Reviews are largely positive, but a small number describe inconsistent food, occasional AC problems, uncomfortable chairs and cool lighting. If you are deciding what to order, the Burrata Pizza and lemon shrimp pasta have particularly clear support in the reviews.