According to science, comfort food can alleviate stress, lifting our spirits up in times of need. It seems that if you were looking for a good time to indulge in a slice of heaven, the current lockdown caused by the COVID 19 pandemic is the best time to do so.
Over the past several years, the Dubai food industry has evolved bringing cuisines from all over the world to the UAE in an attempt of harmonizing cultures and bring diversity on the table for all of the locals and ex-pats living in the city.
Italian food, specifically pizza, is a convenient way for either a sit-down restaurant or a fast food joint, to provide a real taste of Italy when in need of practical and comforting food.
Currently Dubai offers more than 350 locations that sell Italian food or specifically pizza.
Top 10 places where you can savor a slice in a white tablecloth environment or through home delivery are:
- Massimo’s Italian Restaurant: https://massimos.ae/
They currently offer online orders making it a worthy place to order during the lockdown.
Prices start at 50 AED
2. Ronda Locatelli: https://www.atlantis.com/dubai/restaurants/ronda-locatelli
The restaurant being part of an entertainment complex is currently closed but they also offer delivery services with prices starting at 75 AED
3. Eataly: https://www.eatalyarabia.com/
You can find the franchise location in the mall this being the reason the place is currently closed and not offering delivery. But can still be a good hit once the lockdown eases.
4. Trattoria Toscana: https://www.jumeirah.com/en/dine/dubai/madinat-trattoria-toscana
Located in Souk Jumeirah the location is open for seating. Prices range from 50-150 AED
5. Fratelli La Bufala: https://fratellilabufala.com/en/
Location is key for this Italian specific restaurant. JBR The Beach waterfront. Currently the location is closed, and the restaurant is only available for takeout or delivery at this time.
6. Carluccio’s: https://www.carlucciosme.com/
One of the many restaurants that is open for dine-in, take away and home delivery You will definitely find their pizza’s worth it.
7. Bussola: https://www.bussoladubai.com/
“Bussola offers one of the best Italian Pizza in Dubai in a relaxed and casual family atmosphere.” As the restaurant claims, unfortunately, the location is currently closed, and no delivery information is available. Once open for business expect prices that start at AED 100
8. Rosso: https://www.rotana.com/rotanahotelandresorts/unitedarabemirates/dubai/amwajrotana/diningout/rossobarenotecaandristorante
Prices are fair for the market starting at AED 70. Currently, the location is open for hotel guests at Amwaj Rotana JBR
9. Pitfire Pizza: https://www.pitfiredubai.ae/
An amazing affordable pizza place that is open but with limited time schedule during the COVID pandemic
10. Freedom Pizza: https://www.freedompizza.ae/
With multiple locations along with Dubai and they have a fast delivery affordable menu for you to choose from.