Strong dough
The dough is repeatedly praised, from a light crispy crust to one reviewer calling it the best part.
Prego Dubai (Pizza, Pasta & Pannuozzo)
Al Barsha
Prego Dubai is a pizza restaurant in Al Barsha combining Italian-style pizzas and pasta with Tunisian options. Reviews especially point to the crisp dough, 5 Cheese Pizza, Makloub and Panuzzo fried chicken, with a small, welcoming setting for casual meals.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
192 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Pizza quality
Several reviews describe fresh toppings, balanced flavours and carefully baked crusts; the Tuna Pizza and 5 Cheese Pizza stand out.
Tunisian options
Makloub is a standout for customers seeking something beyond standard pizza, with the chicken version described as fresh and flavourful.
Pasta dishes
The Bolognese is described as rich and hearty, while 5formaggi also received a positive mention from a group dining together.
Panuozzo choice
The Panuzzo fried chicken was singled out as a particularly satisfying sandwich, making it worth considering if you want a non-pizza order.
Quick service
One review specifically notes friendly staff alongside fast service, useful when you want a relatively efficient casual meal.
Cozy setting
Customers describe the restaurant as small, calm and welcoming rather than a large, formal dining room.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try five-cheese. If you want a richer pizza, start with the 5-Cheese Pizza, which one reviewer called the menu’s real star.
Try Makloub. For the Tunisian side of the menu, consider the chicken Makloub; a reviewer found it especially fresh and flavourful.
Check the base. If you prefer a thicker, cheesier pizza, confirm the current preparation when ordering because one review reported a very thin, lightly cheesed version.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al souk - 4 Al Barsha 1
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Quality variation
One returning customer reported a decline in pizza quality, including an extremely thin base, very little cheese and sauce dominating the taste.
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The Bottom Line
Prego Dubai in Al Barsha is a casual pizza restaurant with an Italian menu and a Tunisian twist. You can come for pizza or pasta, but the reviews make the cross-cultural offering the interesting part: customers repeatedly mention Makloub, Panuozzo and Portafoglio alongside Italian favourites. The pizza gets particularly specific praise.
Reviewers describe a light, crispy crust, fresh toppings and a distinct Italian flavour. The 5 Cheese Pizza is a frequent favourite, while the Tuna Pizza is called fresh and flavourful. The Bolognese is another dependable-sounding order, described as rich and hearty, and 5formaggi also received a warm mention.
For something different, the chicken Makloub and Panuzzo fried chicken are strong candidates. One customer called the latter the best sandwich they could eat, while another praised the chicken Makloub for being fresh and full of flavour. Service is commonly described as friendly, attentive and quick, and the small, cozy room suits an informal meal or meeting friends.
There is one useful caution: a returning customer felt the pizza quality had declined, reporting an extremely thin base, almost no cheese and sauce overpowering everything. If you prefer a cheesier crust, it is worth checking the current preparation before ordering.
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