Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan is singled out as a standout favourite, alongside consistently praised pizza.
Russo's New York Pizzeria
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Russo’s New York Pizzeria is a casual pizzeria in Dubai Silicon Oasis serving pizza alongside pasta and other Italian-American dishes. Reviews particularly highlight the thin-crust pizzas and chicken Parmesan, with indoor and outdoor seating for relaxed meals with family or friends.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
587 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Thin Crust
The thin-crust pizzas suit diners who prefer a crispier, lighter base.
Gluten-Free
One reviewer called the gluten-free pizza the best they had tried after several disappointing alternatives.
Fresh Toppings
Reviews describe pizzas with generous toppings, fresh vegetables and well-balanced flavours.
Outdoor Seating
The outdoor area is praised for its décor and peaceful atmosphere, especially in cooler weather.
Allergy Care
A diner with allergies said staff kept checking in and prepared a special pasta.
Generous Portions
Several reviews describe portions as filling, including a meal that left the diner fully satisfied.
What to Eat at Russo's New York Pizzeria 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 Russo's New York Pizzeria, 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 Russo's New York Pizzeria, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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Parmesan chicken Net +3
“Tried their Parmesan Chicken and Buffalo Ranch Pizza, both were equally good.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tried their Parmesan Chicken and Buffalo Ranch Pizza, both were equally good.”February 2023
“The pizza is excellent but the chicken Parmesan is in a league of its own!! Its my favourite dish of all the things I've had in Dubai 👏”October 2025
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Four cheese pizza Net +2
“I also recommend trying their great four cheese pizza.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I also recommend trying their great four cheese pizza.”June 2022
“The carbonara pasta is the creamiesttt pasta I have ever eaten, and the quattro formaggi pizza is soo delicious.”May 2025
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Lasagna Net +2
“Pasta Al dente and the lasagna is soooo good.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Pasta Al dente and the lasagna is soooo good.”February 2024
“The food was good but I don't recomend the garlic bread they have it has an excessive portion or butter that makes not sense, the lasagna was great and also de ice tea but not the garlic bread I Would recommend them to reduce the amount of butter..”December 2022
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Pepperoni pizza Net +2
“I ate a 🍝 pasta and my son had a Fettuccini Alfredo. My friend had the pepperoni 🍕 pizza. The food was good and the portions a fair size.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ate a 🍝 pasta and my son had a Fettuccini Alfredo. My friend had the pepperoni 🍕 pizza. The food was good and the portions a fair size.”October 2023
“Pepproni Pizza is my personal favorite.”September 2018
Honorable mentions (18)
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Garlic bread Net +1
“Honestly I ate so much garlic bread I only had a slice of pizza after 😂😂.”
Positive 3Negative 2
Review excerpts
“Honestly I ate so much garlic bread I only had a slice of pizza after 😂😂.”November 2020
“As a delightful start, they served us garlic bread which was fresh and delicious.”November 2024
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Tiramisu Net +1
“They probably have the best tiramisu in town but fell short big time when it came to rectifying an issue when we placed an order on Talabat.”
Positive 2Negative 1
Review excerpts
“They probably have the best tiramisu in town but fell short big time when it came to rectifying an issue when we placed an order on Talabat.”October 2024
“Before checking out, we asked for American coffee and tiramisu, and with all confidence I can say that the tiramisu was the best I had in Dubai! It was super moist and delicious!!! I totally recommend it for tiramisu lovers!”June 2022
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100% Beef burger Net +1
“From the little restaurants that's serving 100% beef burger, i like it so much, it's my first time to test your food but will not be the last..”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“From the little restaurants that's serving 100% beef burger, i like it so much, it's my first time to test your food but will not be the last..”November 2021
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28 Inch pizza Net +1
“28 inch Pizza! That will be ordered for our next party at home when this pandemic is tamed.”
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Review excerpts
“28 inch Pizza! That will be ordered for our next party at home when this pandemic is tamed.”February 2021
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Calamari Net +1
“Calamari is crispy and seasoned well.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Calamari is crispy and seasoned well.”February 2024
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Carbonara pasta Net +1
“The carbonara pasta is the creamiesttt pasta I have ever eaten, and the quattro formaggi pizza is soo delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The carbonara pasta is the creamiesttt pasta I have ever eaten, and the quattro formaggi pizza is soo delicious.”May 2025
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Doppio pepperoni Net +1
“The doppio pepperoni was amazing though.”
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Review excerpts
“The doppio pepperoni was amazing though.”July 2025
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Focaccia Net +1
“You get some nice focaccia at the table for starters.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“You get some nice focaccia at the table for starters.”October 2023
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Garlic cheese knots Net +1
“The garlic cheese knots are amazing and the pizzas are nice as well.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The garlic cheese knots are amazing and the pizzas are nice as well.”July 2025
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Gluten-free pizza Net +1
“Best gluten free pizza I've ever had and I've had quite a few, they were all fails. 😭”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best gluten free pizza I've ever had and I've had quite a few, they were all fails. 😭”January 2025
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Kids spaghetti Net +1
“We had 2 mid pizzas and kids spaghetti and we just loved it!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had 2 mid pizzas and kids spaghetti and we just loved it!”June 2022
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Peri peri chicken pizza Net +1
“The peri peri chicken pizza could have been more spicy but we enjoyed the dough and fresh toppings.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The peri peri chicken pizza could have been more spicy but we enjoyed the dough and fresh toppings.”July 2025
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Peri peri crispy chicken Net +1
“Their pizzas are fresh and very tasty, service is also good. We recommend the peri peri crispy chicken.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their pizzas are fresh and very tasty, service is also good. We recommend the peri peri crispy chicken.”January 2025
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Peri peri crispy chicken pizzas Net +1
“We tried the Buffalo Chicken Ranch, Spicy Chicken Curry, and Peri Peri Crispy Chicken pizzas—all of them were absolutely delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the Buffalo Chicken Ranch, Spicy Chicken Curry, and Peri Peri Crispy Chicken pizzas—all of them were absolutely delicious.”November 2024
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Spicy chicken curry pizzas Net +1
“We tried the Buffalo Chicken Ranch, Spicy Chicken Curry, and Peri Peri Crispy Chicken pizzas—all of them were absolutely delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the Buffalo Chicken Ranch, Spicy Chicken Curry, and Peri Peri Crispy Chicken pizzas—all of them were absolutely delicious.”November 2024
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Ultimate giant pizza with pepperoni Net +1
“We ordered ultimate giant pizza with pepperoni 🤤🤤 full of authentic flavour 👏🏻 recommended 👍🏻”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered ultimate giant pizza with pepperoni 🤤🤤 full of authentic flavour 👏🏻 recommended 👍🏻”October 2021
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Xl pizza Net +1
“We always order the XL pizza it for our parties. The prices are little bit higher that other pizza joints but you feel that you’re paying for the quality ingredients, thankfully you can use entertainer with makes it a great deal.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We always order the XL pizza it for our parties. The prices are little bit higher that other pizza joints but you feel that you’re paying for the quality ingredients, thankfully you can use entertainer with makes it a great deal.”September 2024
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Burger Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“This time tried their burger and it was ok.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 3
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Lemonade Net +3
“Our waiter CJ makes a mean lemonade and was very kind and welcoming.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Our waiter CJ makes a mean lemonade and was very kind and welcoming.”January 2025
“This is the place with the most amazing lemonade I've ever tasted. In fact, I always ordered lemonade when I was there.”June 2022
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Ice tea Net +2
“The food was good but I don't recomend the garlic bread they have it has an excessive portion or butter that makes not sense, the lasagna was great and also de ice tea but not the garlic bread I Would recommend them to reduce the amount of butter..”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was good but I don't recomend the garlic bread they have it has an excessive portion or butter that makes not sense, the lasagna was great and also de ice tea but not the garlic bread I Would recommend them to reduce the amount of butter..”December 2022
“The drinks menu had a nice variety, the mocktail, ice tea and lemonade were well-balanced.”October 2024
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Mojito's Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Food was really good, specially their Chicken permesan. The mojito's were average but everything else was spot on.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (3)
Food 3
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Calzane Net −1
“The Calzane had no taste the cheese was synthetic like.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The Calzane had no taste the cheese was synthetic like.”January 2023
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Fries Net −1
“Yes by the way i didn't like the fries, try to improve it”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Yes by the way i didn't like the fries, try to improve it”November 2021
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Gnocchi Net −1
“Tried the gnocchi it was absolutely dense and inedible.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Tried the gnocchi it was absolutely dense and inedible.”September 2020
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Hours. Check the branch’s current opening hours before travelling; a visitor found it closed at 9:30 PM.
Prefer Dine-In. For greater reliability, consider dining in rather than relying on delivery, which several reviews describe as delayed or cancelled.
Try Outdoors. Choose outdoor seating when the weather is pleasant; one diner found it peaceful and especially good in winter.
Use Discounts. Check The Entertainer before paying, as diners report a discount through the app.
Ask Gluten-Free. If you need gluten-free pizza, ask about it directly; one reviewer rated this version exceptionally highly.
Skip Bread. If you are sensitive to rich sides, consider skipping the garlic bread, which was described as excessively oily.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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Common Concerns
Delivery Failures
Multiple diners report delayed orders being cancelled without delivery, apology or effective phone support.
Unclear Hours
One visitor found the branch closed at 9:30 PM and could not reach the listed phone number.
Bland Sandwich
One review found the sandwich noticeably blander than the restaurant’s other dishes.
Oily Bread
Garlic bread was criticised for having an excessive amount of butter or oil.
Price Concerns
One diner described the restaurant as very expensive and disliked the food and cleanliness.
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The Bottom Line
Russo’s New York Pizzeria is a casual Italian-American spot in Dubai Silicon Oasis, with indoor and outdoor seating and a menu built around pizza, pasta and related comfort food. The strongest reasons to consider it are the thin-crust pizzas, chicken Parmesan and gluten-free pizza, all of which receive specific praise in the reviews. Pizza choices range from doppio pepperoni and quattro formaggi to Buffalo Chicken Ranch, Spicy Chicken Curry and Peri Peri Crispy Chicken.
The pasta has its fans too: carbonara, lasagna and a special pasta prepared for a diner with allergies were all mentioned positively. Free garlic bread, focaccia or bread with dips may arrive before the meal, though the garlic bread is a divisive side—some call it delicious, while others found it overly buttery or oily. The atmosphere is generally described as cosy, welcoming and family-friendly, with outdoor seating that reviewers particularly enjoy in cooler weather.
Staff are often attentive and accommodating, but service is not uniformly dependable. Delivery complaints include long waits, cancelled orders and poor phone support, while one Talabat issue ended without either tiramisu or a refund. Check opening hours before visiting, and look for Entertainer or card discounts; one diner found prices higher than nearby pizza places but better value with a discount.